EPA Shares New EIS for Hydro Plants and Labs
Published Date: 3/7/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like hydroelectric plants and national labs, giving the public a chance to review and comment. If you live near these projects or care about the environment, now’s the time to speak up before early April deadlines. Some comment periods got extended, so there’s a bit more time to weigh in without spending a dime!
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Maine Hydro Projects — Comment Deadline
If you live near the Weston, Lockwood, Hydro Kennebec, or Shawmut hydro projects in Maine, you can review the Final Environmental Impact Statement and comment before the review period ends on April 7, 2025. For questions, contact the Office of External Affairs at 866-208-3372.
Los Alamos Draft EIS — Comment Period Extended
The draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for continued operation of Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico has its public comment period extended to April 10, 2025 (previously March 11, 2025). If you are in New Mexico, you can submit comments or contact Stephen Hoffman at 505-665-8980.
EPA EIS Comment Letters Are Public
EPA makes its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements available to the public online at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search. Anyone can view EPA's comments on EISs without cost.
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