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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) notices. These statements are published to inform about the potential environmental effects of proposed projects by various federal agencies. The public now has until April 10, 2025, to provide their feedback. This extension includes input on significant projects, such as the relicensing of the Shawmut Project and operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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.

The Department of Energy announced an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board for Northern New Mexico. This meeting, held on February 12, 2025, will focus on various subcommittees, including cleaning up and managing waste at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The meeting is open to the public, who can also participate by making comments or sending written remarks. For more information, people can contact Bridget Maestas, the Executive Director of the advisory board.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 announced a Revised Designation Decision requiring that stormwater discharges from the Los Alamos Urban Area and Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico get permit coverage under the Clean Water Act. These areas are contributing to violations of New Mexico's water quality standards. This decision responds to a petition by Amigos Bravos and revises a previous ruling that was sent back for reconsideration by a court. The revised documentation and supplementary information are available online for review.

The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH), Subcommittee on Dose Reconstruction Review (SDRR) is updating information about their upcoming meeting. The meeting, organized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), will occur on February 25, 2021, and focus on quality management and assurance activities related to dose reconstruction cases. These cases involve various sites, including the Rocky Flats Plant, Hanford, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory, among others. Agenda items are subject to change depending on priorities.