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Welcome to one of the Department of the Navy (DoN) environmental planning and compliance websites that houses National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects.

Background ​

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a procedural law that, along with its implementing regulations, requires federal agencies to assess the potential for environmental effects of proposed major actions. Before an agency makes a decision to act, it must also consider reasonable measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate significant effects. Since NEPA’s enactment, the U.S. Navy institutionalized the NEPA process to thoroughly analyze potential environmental effects to inform federal decision making.

Under NEPA, the Navy must analyze the potential effects on the natural and physical environment and consider the following:

  • What are the potential direct and indirect environmental impacts that might occur?
  • What is the severity and context of the environmental impact?
  • How much is the existing condition likely to change? 

The NEPA process ensures environmental planning, conservation, and compliance efforts by all Navy stakeholders are consistent with national policies and national security requirements in order to support operational readiness today and tomorrow.​

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Latest News

190516-N-N0701-0001 WASHINGTON (Dec. 21, 2017) The Department of the Navy seal. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
Navy Releases Draft Environmental Assessment and Will Host Open House Public Meetings for Homeporting Constellation-Class Frigates at Naval Station Everett, Washington
By | Feb. 9, 2024
The Navy invites the public to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)

190516-N-N0701-0001 WASHINGTON (Dec. 21, 2017) The Department of the Navy seal. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
Navy Announces Finding of No Significant Impact for the Environmental Assessment for Homeporting of Columbia Class Submarines at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
By | Dec. 8, 2023
The Navy has completed the Environmental Assessment (EA) for homeporting of the Columbia Class

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Navy Announces Supplemental EIS/OEIS for Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing
By | Nov. 17, 2023

Navy to Begin Supplemental EIS/OEIS for Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing


190516-N-N0701-0001 WASHINGTON (Dec. 21, 2017) The Department of the Navy seal. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
Navy Announces Release of the Final Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact for the Multi-Engine Training System
By | Sept. 8, 2023
The Navy has released a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for replacement of 54 T-44C Pegasus with