EPA Releases Latest Batch of Project Impact Reports
Published Date: 6/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like road restoration in California and a VA hospital move in Texas. These reports affect local communities, government agencies, and anyone interested in how big projects impact the environment. Some comment deadlines got extended, so there’s more time to weigh in before decisions and spending happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Posts Its EIS Comment Letters
The EPA will make its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements public and they are available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search. This notice reiterates Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requirement that EPA publish its comments on EISs.
Caltrans 'Last Chance Grade' EIS Comment Deadline
The Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement for Caltrans' Last Chance Grade Permanent Restoration Project in California is available and the public review period ends on 2026-07-06. If you are interested in this California road project, you can review the final EIS and submit comments before July 6, 2026.
VAMC San Antonio Relocation EIS Available
A Final Environmental Impact Statement is listed for the Proposed Relocation of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) San Antonio, Texas. Interested parties, including veterans and local community members, can access the final EIS for this Texas project.
Sheppard AFB T-7A Recapitalization EIS Listed
A Final Environmental Impact Statement is listed for the T-7A Recapitalization at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. Military stakeholders and local residents can review the final EIS for this Texas Air Force project.
LLNL Plutonium Facility Review Date Removed
For the NNSA Enhanced Plutonium Facility Utilization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (California), the previously stated review due date was removed at the request of the lead agency. This amendment means no public review deadline is listed in this notice for that project.
Grand Targhee Comment Period Extended
The Final EIS for the Grand Targhee Master Development Plan Projects in Wyoming has a corrected comment period end date of 2026-07-28 (changed from June 29, 2026). This correction gives the public until July 28, 2026 to submit comments on the project.
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