EPA Invites Comments on Road and Land Impact Reports
Published Date: 8/1/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for public review, affecting projects like road changes and safety upgrades in Washington and Arizona. People and groups interested in these projects have until September or October 2025 to share their thoughts. This helps make sure projects protect the environment while moving forward smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Spirit Lake Safety Project — Comment Period
You can submit comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Spirit Lake Outflow Safety Improvement Project in Washington. The comment period ends October 30, 2025; contact Kelsey Jolley at 360-891-5021 for more information.
Yuma Proving Ground Highway 95 — Review Ends
You can review the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Yuma Proving Ground Highway 95 Land Withdrawal Legislative EIS in Arizona. The review period ends September 12, 2025; contact Daniel Steward at 928-328-2125 for details.
EPA Posts Its EIS Comments Online
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA makes its comments on Environmental Impact Statements public. EPA's comment letters on EISs are available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
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