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Removal of Environmental Clearance Officer Review and Comment for Assessments for Projects Over 200 Lots/Dwelling Units or Beds

The Housing and Urban Development Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 22, 2026. It took effect on June 22, 2026. Comments closed on July 21, 2026.

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What the agency says

This interim final rule revises the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) environmental review regulations by removing HUD's requirement that Environmental Assessments for projects over 200 dwelling units or beds shall be sent to the Field Environmental Clearance Officer (FECO) or Program Environmental Clearance Officer (PECO) for review and comment. This revision aligns with recent executive actions directing efficiency for environmental permitting and streamlines processing times for these projects while meeting all other regulatory and statutory requirements for environmental review. This interim final rule also requests public comment on this regulatory change.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-10356
Type: Final rule
Action: Interim final rule; request for comments
Agency: Housing and Urban Development Department
Published: May 22, 2026
Takes effect: June 22, 2026
Comments due: July 21, 2026
Dates: Effective date: June 22, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. FR-6598-I-01
Regulation ID (RIN): 2502-AJ82
Code of Federal Regulations: 24 CFR 50
Topics: Environmental impact statements
Pages: 4

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