Welcome to NEPA
Welcome to the Department of Defense Environmental Planning website. This is the home of National Environmental Policy Act policy information for DOD.
Background
Congress enacted the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in 1969 to establish a national policy for the environment. NEPA requires Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of proposed major Federal actions prior to making decisions. NEPA ensures agencies consider the significant environmental consequences of their proposed actions and inform the public about their decision making.
What’s New
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14154, Unleashing American Energy, which directed the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to propose rescinding CEQ’s regulations implementing NEPA and to provide guidance on implementing NEPA. CEQ published an Interim Final Rule on February 25, 2025, to rescind their NEPA regulations. This rule went into effect on April 11, 2025.
CEQ Interim Final Rule (February 2025)
CEQ Interim Final Rule – Correction (March 2025)
Following the CEQ Final Rule, CEQ provided guidance to Federal agencies and directed each agency to repeal any existing NEPA Regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations and to develop their own NEPA implementing procedures. DOD is publishing new NEPA implementing procedures to cover NEPA compliance and implementation for all of DOD, including DOD Components and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works.
Department of Defense NEPA procedures
Appendix A to the Department of Defense NEPA procedures
The DOD NEPA Procedures provide guidelines for agency procedure and practice with respect to NEPA compliance.
Resources
Watch the latest update from Honorable Dale Marks as he highlights how modernizing the Department’s NEPA Procedures is accelerating readiness.
Through streamlined processes and strengthened environmental stewardship, NEPA modernization ensures compliance with environmental laws while driving forward mission‑critical projects at installations across the country. These updates directly support required facility upgrades and the strengthening of the defense industrial base, ensuring warfighters have the capabilities they need to defend the homeland and protect the nation’s security.
Frequently Asked Questions for Department of Defense NEPA Procedures
This FAQ document provides updates and responses to questions regarding the DOD’s compliance with NEPA.