# 2026-19164: EPA shares environmental reports for dams and transit projects

2026-19164, Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability, is a Federal Register notice from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-09-18, effective 2026-09-18; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-25).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19164
- As of: 2026-09-25
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19164
- Title: Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 59129
- Published: 2026-09-18
- Effective: 2026-09-18
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-09-25

## In one line

EPA shares environmental reports for dams and transit projects

## Summary

The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like dam upgrades and transit expansions that affect communities in California, Washington, and Utah. These reports help everyone understand how projects might impact the environment, and you’ve got until early November or October to share your thoughts. No big money changes announced, but these updates keep important projects moving safely and smartly.

## Effects PRIA read

- Anderson Dam FEIS Adopted — CA: benefit, low. The EPA adopted the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Anderson Dam retrofit and surrender project in California. EPA republished the document because it was not a cooperating agency; the public review period for this EIS ends on 2026-10-09.
- Everett Link Draft EIS — WA Transit: benefit, low. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available for the Everett Link Extension transit project in Washington. The public comment period for this draft EIS ends on 2026-11-02.
- McGriff Lakes Watershed Final EIS — CA: benefit, low. The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the McGriff Lakes Sutter Basin Watershed Flood Control & Flood Safety Project in California is available for review. The review period for this final EIS ends on 2026-11-02.
- Cove–East Fork Draft Watershed Plan — UT: benefit, low. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available for the Cove—East Fork of the Virgin River Watershed Plan in Utah. The public comment period for this draft EIS ends on 2026-11-02.

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## Sources
- [2026-19164 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19164/environmental-impact-statements-notice-of-availability)
- [2026-19164 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-18/pdf/2026-19164.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19164 (as of 2026-09-25).