EPA Shares EIS Docs for Space, Energy Projects
Published Date: 5/23/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like space launches, energy, and transportation, giving the public a chance to review and comment before decisions are made. This affects communities near these projects and anyone interested in how the environment might change. Deadlines to weigh in are mostly in June and July 2025, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA posts EIS comment letters online
The EPA is making its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) public and available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search. Section 309 of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to publish these comments so anyone can read the agency's views on federal EISs.
Comment chance: Vandenberg Falcon launches
A Draft EIS for changes to the Falcon Launch Program at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California (EIS No. 20250059), is open for public comment. The comment period ends July 7, 2025.
Review period: Commonwealth LNG (Louisiana)
A Final Supplement EIS for the Commonwealth LNG Project in Louisiana (EIS No. 20250060) is available for review. The review period ends June 23, 2025.
Review period: Greenlink North transmission (Nevada)
A Final EIS for the Greenlink North Transmission Project in Nevada (EIS No. 20250061) is available for review. The review period ends June 23, 2025.
Review period: Clinch River nuclear site (Tennessee)
A Final Supplement EIS for the Clinch River Nuclear Site Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology Park Unit 1 in Tennessee (EIS No. 20250062) is available for review. The review period ends June 23, 2025.
Review period: METRO Blue Line extension (Minnesota)
A Final EIS Supplement for the METRO Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project in Minnesota (EIS No. 20250063) is available for review. The review period ends June 23, 2025.
Draft fishery plan amendment withdrawn (Florida)
An earlier Draft EIS for Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (EIS No. 20250015) has been officially withdrawn per the submitting agency's request. Contact information lists Florida as the location.
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