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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 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed wind energy project by Deepwater South Fork LLC. This project involves the construction and operation of up to 15 wind turbines and an export cable connecting the facility to Long Island's electric grid. The public is invited to review the DEIS and participate in virtual public meetings scheduled for February 2021. Comments on the project can be submitted through BOEM's website or by mail by February 22, 2021.

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.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has made a decision to move forward with a plan that involves obtaining High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) from commercial sources to help support advanced nuclear reactors. This decision follows the completion of an Environmental Impact Statement, and DOE has chosen the Proposed Action as the preferred option. The goal is to produce HALEU fuel domestically to support these reactors, following instructions from the Energy Act of 2020. While implementing the plan, DOE acknowledges potential environmental impacts and will ensure these are evaluated by the relevant regulatory authority.

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 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reopened the comment period for their draft programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) concerning the response to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in poultry. This EIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts of three different action plans. The public now has until January 17, 2025, to submit their comments. This extension provides additional time for interested individuals to review and contribute their feedback.

The Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, is planning to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the State Route 67 operational improvements project in San Diego County, California. The proposed project aims to enhance mobility and safety along SR 67 by addressing deficiencies in multi-modal transportation, including options for buses, bicycles, and pedestrians, as well as improving emergency and recreational access. Public comments are invited during a 30-day scoping period from January 14, 2021, to February 15, 2021, with a virtual meeting scheduled for January 27, 2021. The project includes several improvement alternatives, such as additional lanes and improved pedestrian paths, as well as a "No Build" option.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is starting a process to gather public input on the environmental effects of the proposed Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. This project involves constructing new facilities to increase natural gas storage capacity. FERC invites public comments on potential environmental impacts and alternatives, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2025. The project may lead to court proceedings if land agreements with the company are not reached, and detailed instructions are provided for submitting comments electronically or by mail.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it is withdrawing its previous plan to create an Environmental Impact Statement for the Riverport Development and new interchange project on I-95 in Jasper County, South Carolina. This decision comes after changes were made to the project plan, reducing its size and environmental impact. With these modifications, the Corps will now prepare an Environmental Assessment to evaluate the updated proposal. The withdrawal is effective as of January 23, 2025.

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.