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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the modernization of the Owyhee Irrigation District (OID) in Eastern Oregon. The project aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of water delivery to local farms by updating the outdated irrigation infrastructure, which has been in use for about 90 years. This modernization will involve activities like canal lining and installation of new control systems. Public input is being sought, with comments accepted until February 18, 2025, and further public meetings scheduled for early 2025.

The Department of the Air Force is planning to create an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a project at Vandenberg Space Force Base. They intend to redevelop the Space Launch Complex-6 for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches and increase the number of these launches, including landing in the Pacific Ocean. The project involves potential construction and environmental effects, and public input is sought through scoping meetings to discuss the project and its impacts. The Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Coast Guard are also involved in the EIS process, which evaluates the environmental implications of the proposed space activity.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) assessing the potential environmental effects of renewing the operating licenses for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 in South Carolina for an additional 20 years. This site-specific EIS, known as NUREG-1437, Supplement 2, found that the environmental impacts are manageable and recommended that license renewal be considered as a viable option. The decision considers Duke Energy's reports, NRC’s independent reviews, consultation with government agencies, and public comments. The document is available for public viewing online, at the NRC, and at a local library in Seneca, SC.

On February 26, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) decided to build a new Child Development Center (CDC) to help families near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida with childcare needs. This decision follows an Environmental Impact Statement and public input and involves acquiring 14 acres from the City of Crestview. The CDC will be operated by the 96th Force Support Squadron. This notice complies with the National Environmental Policy Act and relevant Air Force regulations.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for modernizing and expanding the Lynden and Sumas land ports of entry in Washington. The projects aim to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection by increasing the ports' functionality, capacity, and safety. For the Lynden site, the GSA prefers the North-South Oriented Expansion, while for the Sumas site, the Multi-Story Construction Expansion is favored. Both alternatives require acquiring additional land and involve site preparation and construction.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) to reassess the analysis from the 2011 Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Safe Room Construction. The agency's reevaluation suggests that there will be no significant environmental impacts from building, renovating, or retrofitting safe rooms across the country, which are eligible for FEMA grant funding. FEMA seeks public feedback on the proposed action, affirming that an Environmental Impact Statement is unnecessary and plans to finalize both SPEA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The final documents will be accessible through the FEMA NEPA Repository website.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to create an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of funding the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. This project, involving the production and use of clean hydrogen in Washington, Oregon, and Montana, aims to promote sustainable energy. Public input is sought via scoping meetings and comments until March 3, 2025. The DOE will analyze various options, including fully funding the proposed hub, expanding it, or a reduced version, to fulfill legislative mandates for clean hydrogen networks.

The Department of the Army is planning to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate the potential effects of disposing of and reusing a 132-acre section of land at the Savanna Army Depot in Illinois. This land, referred to as Parcel 20, will be transferred to local authorities or other recipients for various potential uses such as a shipping facility or recreational space. The environmental review will consider various factors, including the impact on land, water, wildlife, cultural sites, and surrounding communities. The public and other stakeholders are invited to participate in the scoping process and provide comments on the proposed actions during a specified 30-day period.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a project involving a massive new replacement facility for the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The proposed relocation aims to meet the growing healthcare needs of an increasing Veteran population in South Texas, addressing the existing hospital's outdated infrastructure and space constraints. Two preliminary options are being considered: relocating to a new site within the San Antonio medical district or redeveloping the current site. The community and stakeholders are invited to provide comments and participate in public meetings, as the VA evaluates the environmental and social impacts of these options.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the public comment period for a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning the United Nuclear Corporation's (UNC) proposal to handle mine waste at the Northeast Church Rock Mine Site in New Mexico. Initially closing on December 28, 2020, the deadline was first extended to February 26, 2021, and has now been further extended to May 27, 2021, to allow more time for public feedback. This proposal involves excavating mine waste and disposing of it at an existing mill site. The NRC will also engage with local communities to facilitate understanding and gather comments. Public meetings will be held to discuss the proposal.