EPA Releases New Environmental Impact Statements
Published Date: 3/14/2025
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Summary
The EPA just announced new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like military bases, fishing permits, and energy plants. If you live near these projects or work in related fields, now’s the time to check them out and share your thoughts before the deadlines in April. These reviews help protect the environment while keeping projects on track without surprise costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
USAF Beddown EIS — Arizona Review
The EPA published a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 492nd Special Operations Wing beddown in Arizona. You can review EPA's materials and the EPA review period ends on 04/14/2025 if you live near the project or have concerns.
Kimball Junction EIS — Utah Comment Window
EPA listed a draft EIS for the Kimball Junction project in Utah with a public comment period that ends on 04/28/2025. If you live, work, or commute near Kimball Junction, you can submit comments before 04/28/2025.
West Coast Fishing Permits EIS — California Review
EPA listed a final EIS from NMFS on exempted fishing permits for testing swordfish and other highly migratory species in the U.S. West Coast Exclusive Economic Zone; the review period ends on 04/14/2025. Commercial fishers and others involved in fishing may review EPA's comments and related materials by that date.
TVA Turbine Project EIS — Tennessee Comment Period
EPA published a draft EIS for the Allen Aeroderivative Combustion Turbine Project in Tennessee with a comment period ending on 04/28/2025. Residents and stakeholders near the TVA project can review the draft and submit comments before 04/28/2025.
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