On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts (Interim Framework). 89 Fed. Reg. 92125. According to EPA, the Interim Framework provides a shared reference point for EPA programs and regions as they determine when and how to analyze and consider cumulative impacts. EPA states that Agency programs will incorporate the Interim Framework “into their processes and programs, as appropriate, feasible, and consistent with applicable law, in ways that reflect programmatic and context-specific needs.” EPA will consider public input for potential incorporation into the Interim Framework. EPA notes that public input will also inform its expanding knowledge, along with results from scientific research and program evaluation. Comments on the Interim Framework are due February 19, 2025. For more information and our insightful commentary, please read the full memorandum.

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