Forest Service NEPA Procedures and Guidance

In July 2008, the Forest Service moved its NEPA procedures from directives to regulations to include new provisions that incorporate Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) guidance and to better align Agency NEPA documentation to Agency decision-making processes. Most existing Forest Service NEPA procedures were moved to regulation without substantial change.

Federal Register Notice - Final NEPA Procedures

Highlights of the Final NEPA Procedures

Background on Forest Service NEPA Procedures

Q & A's about the Final NEPA Procedures

CEQ letter re. NEPA Procedures

National Environmental Policy Act Directives

Understanding the Forest Service Directives System

FSM 1950, Environmental Policy and Procedures

FSH 1909.15 - Contents

• Zero Code
• Chapter 10, Environmental Analysis
• Chapter 20, Environmental Impact Statements and Related Documents
• Chapter 30, Categorical Exclusion from Documentation
• Chapter 40, Environmental Assessments and Related Documents
• Chapter 50, Implementation and Monitoring
• Chapter 60, References

Chief's direction to suspend use of Category 10 - Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Federal Register Notice - Proposed NEPA Procedures

Proposed NEPA Procedures - Summary of Public Comment