EPA Unveils Reservoir and Green Car Impact Reports
Published Date: 12/12/2025
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Summary
The EPA just announced new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir and updated rules for safer, more fuel-efficient cars from 2022 to 2031. If you care about clean air, safer vehicles, or local projects, now’s the time to check out these reports and share your thoughts before the deadlines in January 2026. These updates help protect the environment and guide smart decisions that could affect your community and wallet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Del Puerto Reservoir Draft EIS
The EPA published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir in California. You can review the Draft EIS and submit comments by January 12, 2026; contact Allison Jacobson at 916-978-5075 for more information.
SAFE Vehicles Rule III Draft Supplement
The EPA posted a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III covering model years 2022 to 2031 for passenger cars and light trucks. The comment period for this Draft Supplemental EIS ends January 20, 2026; contact Joseph Bayer at 888-327-4236 for details.
EPA Publication of EIS Comments
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the 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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