CFR > Title 7 - Agriculture > SUBTITLE B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture > CHAPTER XVII—RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (parts 1700 to 1794) > PART 1794—ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES > SUBPART B—Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (§1794.10 to §1794.18-1794.19) > 1794.11—Apply NEPA early in the planning process.

1794.11—Apply NEPA early in the planning process.

The environmental review process requires early coordination with and involvement of RUS. Applicants should consult with RUS at the earliest stages of planning for any proposal that may require RUS action. For proposed actions that normally require an EIS, applicants shall consult with RUS prior to obtaining the services of an environmental consultant.