EPA Shares EIS on Georgia Rivers and SC Nuclear Renewal
Published Date: 2/7/2025
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The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for public review, covering projects like a river watershed plan in Georgia and a nuclear plant license renewal in South Carolina. These reports affect local communities, environmental groups, and project planners, with public comments open until March 10, 2025. No big costs are announced now, but these reviews help keep projects safe and eco-friendly.
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EPA Posts Public Comment Letters Online
Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to make its comments on Environmental Impact Statements public. EPA's comment letters are available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search so anyone can read them.
Public Review: Georgia Watershed EIS
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 25A (EIS No. 20250018) is available for public review, with the review period ending on 2025-03-10. Contact Sharon Swagger at 706-546-2203 for more information.
Public Review: Oconee Nuclear Station EIS
The Final site-specific Environmental Impact Statement for the subsequent license renewal (Second Renewal) of Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (EIS No. 20250019) is available for public review, with the review period ending on 2025-03-10. Contact Lance Rakovan at 301-415-2589 for more information.
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