Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects across the U.S., like military training in Alaska and a medical center move in Texas. If you care about how these projects affect the environment, now’s your chance to comment before deadlines in early March. Some comment periods got extended or corrected, so keep an eye on the dates to have your say!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Alaska Military Training EIS Available
The EPA published the Final EIS for proposed mortar and artillery training at Richardson Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (EIS No. 20250192). The review period for this EIS ends March 2, 2026, and the contact listed is David Martin at 907-552-8151 if you want more information.
Maui Telescope Project Draft EIS
The EPA listed the Draft EIS for the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Research Facility in Hawaii (EIS No. 20250193). The public comment period ends March 16, 2026, and the contact listed is Levi Davis at 719-554-3731.
San Antonio VA Medical Center Draft EIS
The EPA listed the Draft EIS for the proposed relocation of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in San Antonio, Texas (EIS No. 20250194). The public comment period ends March 16, 2026, and the contact listed is Glenn Elliott at 202-360-1243.
Nebraska Power District Final Supplement
The EPA listed a Final Supplemental EIS for the Nebraska Public Power District Revised R-Project Habitat Conservation Plan (EIS No. 20250195). Contact Kassandra Karssen at 308-216-2130 for more information about the final supplement.
Wyoming Hydropower Comment Period Extended
The Draft EIS for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project (FERC, EIS No. 20250141) had its public comment period extended to February 13, 2026. This revises the prior Federal Register notice and provides additional time to comment; contact the Office of External Affairs at 866-208-3372.
Chesapeake Bay EIS Comment Date Corrected
The EPA corrected the comment due date for the FHWA Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 Draft EIS in Maryland (EIS No. 20250190); the comment period now ends March 9, 2026. The contact listed is Alexander Bienko at 410-779-7148.
EPA Posts Its EIS Comment Letters Online
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA makes its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements public. You can read EPA comment letters at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
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