# Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review
> **Nuclear Regulatory Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2026-03-30 · Effective 2026-04-29 · 91 FR 15519
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-06049
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 15519
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 51
- **Publication date:** 2026-03-30
- **Effective date:** 2026-04-29
- **Energy docket:** NRC-2018-0300
## Abstract

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations for categorical exclusions for licensing, regulatory, and administrative actions that do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. This final rule eliminates the need to prepare environmental assessments for such NRC actions. The final rule will not change any requirements for applicants or licensees.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06049/categorical-exclusions-from-environmental-review)
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