EPA drops EIS docs: Sabine Pass, cars, and dam extensions
Published Date: 10/2/2026
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like the Sabine Pass expansion in Texas and safer fuel-efficient vehicle rules. If you’re involved in energy, transportation, or environmental work, these updates affect you and include a deadline extension to October 19, 2026, for comments on the Anderson Dam project. This means more time to weigh in before decisions that could impact communities and budgets are finalized.
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Final EIS: Sabine Pass Stage 5 Available
The EPA published Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS No. 20260129) for the Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project (FERC, Texas). The notice lists the project and provides a contact (Office of External Affairs 866-208-3372) where the EIS can be obtained.
Final Supplemental EIS: SAFE Vehicles Rule III
The EPA listed a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS No. 20260130) for the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III covering model years 2022 to 2031 (NHTSA, REG). The notice names a contact (Joseph Bayer 888-327-4236) for the document.
Anderson Dam Comment Deadline Extended
EPA issued an amended notice adopting the FEIS for the Anderson Dam project (Dam Retrofit and Surrender of the Anderson Dam Hydroelectric Project Exemption) and corrected the public comment deadline from October 9, 2026 to October 19, 2026. The review period now ends on 10/19/2026 and the contact is Alaina McCurdy 202-564-6996.
EPA Comments on EISs Made Public
Under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA makes its comments on Environmental Impact Statements public. EPA's comment letters on EISs are available at: https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
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