EPA Releases New Batch of Project Environmental Impact Statements
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
The EPA just announced new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like hydropower, flood control, and transportation that affect communities and nature across the U.S. People and groups have until early March 2026 to share their thoughts, helping shape safer, smarter projects. Some updates also extend comment deadlines, giving everyone more time to weigh in without extra costs.
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EPA Posts EIS Comment Letters Publicly
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA makes its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements public. You can view EPA's comment letters at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
Public Can Comment on Multiple EISs
EPA announced availability of several Environmental Impact Statements and set public comment or review deadlines in early 2026: Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project (Draft Supplement, comment period ends 03/02/2026), Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study (Draft, comment period ends 03/09/2026), South Revilla Integrated Resource Project (Final, comment period ends 03/09/2026), Blue Water Offshore Port (Draft Supplement, comment period ends 03/09/2026), Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 EIS (Draft, comment period ends 03/20/2026), and Rattlesnake Creek Watershed Plan EIS (Final, review period ends 02/23/2026).
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