Government Announces Availability of Unspecified Environmental Reports Somewhere
Published Date: 1/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like offshore wind farms, highway upgrades, and port modernizations. These reports affect communities, businesses, and nature by guiding big decisions on land and water use. You’ve got until early 2025 to check out drafts and send your thoughts—some projects could also mean big investments and changes in your area!
Analyzed Economic Effects
13 provisions identified: 13 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA posts its EIS comments publicly
Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires the EPA to make its comments on Environmental Impact Statements public. You can read EPA comment letters at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
Comment deadline: Honoapi'ilani Highway (HI)
If you live in Hawaii, a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Honoapi'ilani Highway Improvements Project is open for comment. You have until February 24, 2025 to submit comments.
Review period: Bridge of the Americas port (TX)
If you live in Texas, the Final EIS for modernizing the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry in El Paso is under review. The review period ends February 10, 2025.
Comment deadline: Sparrows Point terminal (MD)
If you live in Maryland, a draft EIS for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is open for comment. You have until March 21, 2025 to submit comments.
Comment deadline: Bridge Creek allotments (OR)
If you live in Oregon, a draft EIS for the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans is open for comment. You have until February 24, 2025 to send comments.
Review period: Elliott State Research Forest (OR)
If you live in Oregon, the Final EIS for the Elliott State Research Forest Habitat Conservation Plan is available for review. The review period ends February 10, 2025.
Review period: Nez Perce-Clearwater forest plan (ID)
If you live in Idaho, the Final EIS for the Land Management Plan for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests is available for review. The review period ends February 10, 2025.
Comment deadline: Ranegras Plains energy project (AZ)
If you live in Arizona, a draft EIS for the Ranegras Plains Energy Center Project is open for comment. You have until February 24, 2025 to submit comments.
Comment deadline: Los Alamos site-wide EIS (NM)
If you live in New Mexico, a draft site-wide EIS for continued operation of Los Alamos National Laboratory is open for comment. You have until March 11, 2025 to submit comments.
Comment deadline: Austin Light Rail Phase 1 (TX)
If you live in Texas, a draft EIS for the Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Project is open for comment. You have until March 11, 2025 to submit comments.
Review period: New Caledonia gas plant (MS)
If you live in Mississippi, the Final EIS for the New Caledonia Gas Plant Project is available for review. The review period ends February 10, 2025.
Review period: Spring Creek Mine (MT)
If you live in Montana, the Final EIS for the Spring Creek Mine is available for review. The review period ends February 10, 2025.
Reopened comment period: Avian influenza response (APHIS)
APHIS reopened the draft EIS comment period for Outbreak Response Activities for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry; comments are due January 17, 2025. Interested parties can review and submit comments during this reopened period.
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