WaterPro Conference 2026

USDA - RUS: Updates to Streamlining the Environmental Review Process and New Regulation changes (Room 125 A&B)

15 Sep 26
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Technology, Innovation, & Mapping

Speaker(s): Joseph Ranson, Director EHPD, USDA RUS WEP

This session will provide an overview of the new REAP‑ER Environmental Review Portal and how it is transforming the environmental review process at RUS through improved workflow, transparency, and efficiency. Participants will also gain a practical understanding of recent USDA NEPA regulation updates and what these changes mean for project planning, documentation, and review timelines at RUS. Attendees will leave with clearer expectations, updated guidance, and insight into how RUS is modernizing environmental review through innovation and streamlined processes.