EPA Shares Impact Reports on Pipelines and Nuke Plants
Published Date: 5/16/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like military training areas, nuclear plant renewals, and pipeline plans. These reports affect local communities, the environment, and government agencies, with public review deadlines mostly by mid-June 2025. If you care about clean air and land, now’s the time to check out these updates and share your thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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EPA posts its EIS comment letters online
The EPA will make public its comments on Environmental Impact Statements under Clean Air Act section 309(a). You can read EPA comment letters at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
Oahu Army training lands EIS review deadline
A Final EIS for Army training land retention affecting Kahuku Training Area, Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Area, and Makua Military Reservation on the Island of Oahu is available for review. The review period ends on 2025-06-16.
Nellis AFB master plan draft comments due
A Draft EIS for the Master Plan and Installation Development at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada is available for public comment. The comment period ends on 2025-06-30.
Golden Gate Vista Grande EIS adopted and republished
The EPA has adopted the National Park Service's Final EIS for the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, California) and republished it. The review period ends on 2025-06-16.
Virgil C. Summer nuclear license renewal EIS review
A Final Supplement EIS (NUREG-1437, Supplement 15) for the subsequent license renewal of Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1 in South Carolina is available for review. The review period ends on 2025-06-16.
CP2 LNG and CP Express pipeline FSEIS review
A Final Supplemental EIS for Venture Global CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects in Louisiana (FSEIS) is available for review. The review period ends on 2025-06-16.
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