EPA Drops EIS Bombshell: SpaceX Rockets vs. Florida Wildlife Showdown
Published Date: 6/13/2025
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The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like a Nevada mine, SpaceX launches in Florida, and Navy sonar tests near Hawaii. If you care about clean air and nature, now’s the time to check them out and share your thoughts before mid to late July. These reviews help protect the environment while projects move forward, with no extra costs to the public right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Nevada Mine EIS — Final Review Open
The Bureau of Land Management's Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Spring Valley Mine in Nevada is available for public review. The review period ends on 07/14/2025 and the EPA contact listed is Robert Sevon (775-623-1502).
SpaceX Launches EIS — Florida Comments Due
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement for SpaceX Starship–Super Heavy operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida is open for comment. The comment period ends on 07/28/2025 and the EPA contact listed is Ms. Molly Thrash (321-357-7050).
Navy Sonar Testing EIS — Hawaii Comment Period
A Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Statement for Navy low frequency active sonar training and testing in the Western North Pacific and Indian Oceans is available; the comment period ends on 07/28/2025. The EPA contact listed is John Burke (808-471-1714).
EPA Publishes Its EIS Comments Online
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA makes its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements public. EPA's comment letters are available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
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