EPA Unveils EIS for Drilling in CA and Hydro in Alaska: Comment Now
Published Date: 5/2/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like drilling in California and a hydroelectric project in Alaska. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to check them out and send your comments before the deadlines in June. These updates help protect the environment while keeping projects on track without extra costs or delays.
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Mojave Drilling Draft EIS — Comment by 6/16/2025
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mojave Exploration Drilling Project in California is available for public comment. The comment period ends June 16, 2025 and the contact listed is Philip Desenze at 760-384-5400.
Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Final EIS — Review Ends 6/02/2025
The Rural Utilities Service adopted the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska; the review period ends June 2, 2025. The notice states the RUS was not a cooperating agency and republication of the document was necessary; contact Russell Japuntich at 970-566-1575.
EPA Publishes EIS Comment Letters Online
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA makes public its comments on Environmental Impact Statements; EPA's EIS comment letters are available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search. This gives anyone access to EPA's reviews of federal EISs.
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