EPA Unveils New York Redevelopment Impact Statements for Review
Published Date: 3/28/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for public review, including a big redevelopment project in New York. If you live near these projects or care about the environment, now’s the time to check them out and share your thoughts before deadlines, like May 12, 2025. These reviews help make sure projects don’t harm our air, water, or land—and they keep everyone in the loop without costing a dime to participate!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public review and comment opportunity
You can review and comment on newly filed Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), including the Fulton Elliott-Chelsea Redevelopment Project in New York. The public comment period for that project ends on 05/12/2025 and participation is free.
EPA posts EIS comment letters online
EPA makes its comment letters on EISs public under Clean Air Act section 309(a) and posts them at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search so anyone can read the agency's review comments.
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