Order Adopting Categorical Exclusions From Tennessee Valley Authority Under the National Environmental Policy Act Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act

On July 16, 2026, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. CX26-2-000, pursuant to section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4336c, adopting two categorical exclusions from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) relating the development of recreation sites and public use areas. Order Adopting Categorical Exclusions from TVA under NEPA, 196 FERC ¶ 61,037 (2026). The adopted categorical exclusions will be used for actions concerning water power projects.

The adoption becomes effective 31 days after the issuance date of the Commission's order, i.e., on August 17, 2026.

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