Notice2026-03668

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

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February 24, 2026

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8862-8863]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03668]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CX26-1-000]


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 February 19, 2026, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. 
CX26-1-000, pursuant to section 109 of the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4336c, adopting five categorical 
exclusions from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) relating to 
electric transmission infrastructure, above ground buildings, 
infrastructure systems, plant equipment, and facility grounds 
associated with power generation facilities. Order Adopting Categorical 
Exclusions from TVA under NEPA, 194 FERC ] 61,128 (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 March 22, 2026.
    The Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to 
view and/or print the contents of its order via the internet through 
the Commission's Home Page (<a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a>) using the ``eLibrary'' 
link.

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eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of 
this document in the docket number field. User assistance is available 
for eLibrary and the FERC's website during normal business hours from 
FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or 
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    Dated: February 19, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-03668 Filed 2-23-26; 8:45 am]
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