The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the Department of Energy (DOE), announced the availability of a draft environmental impact statement for the ongoing operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This draft is part of their compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and considers the environmental consequences of LANL's activities over the next 15 years. The public is invited to review the draft and provide feedback during a 60-day comment period ending March 11, 2025. Three alternatives for LANL's future operations are considered: continuing current actions, modernizing operations, and expanding operations to address national security challenges.
Simple Explanation
The government is asking people to share their thoughts about how a big science lab in Los Alamos, called the LANL, should operate in the future to make sure it doesn't hurt the environment. They want to know if they should keep doing things the same way, make some changes, or do even more to handle important security jobs.