EPA Releases EIS on Utah Floods and Nuclear Renewals
Published Date: 3/20/2026
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like flood protection in Utah and nuclear plant license renewals in South Carolina and Florida. These reports help communities and agencies understand how these projects might affect the environment. If you’re interested, you’ve got until early May 2026 to review and comment—so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Gould Wash EIS — Review by May 4, 2026
If you live in Utah, the Gould Wash Flood Protection Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is available for public review. The official review period for this EIS ends on 2026-05-04, so you can read the report and submit comments by that date.
H.B. Robinson License Renewal EIS Available
A Final Supplement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for nuclear plant license renewal covers the H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2 in South Carolina. The Final Supplement is available for review and provides information about environmental effects related to that license renewal.
St. Lucie License Renewal EIS Available
A Final Supplement to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for nuclear plant license renewal covers St. Lucie Plant, Units 1 and 2 in Florida. The Final Supplement is available for review and provides information about environmental effects related to that license renewal.
EPA Publishes Its EIS Comments 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 the URL provided: https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
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