Project Schedule
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 requires federal agencies to examine the direct, indirect, and cumulative, or additive, environmental effects of their activities. An EIS is a detailed public document that provides an assessment of the potential effects a federal action may have on the human, natural, or cultural environment. An OEIS is prepared to comply with U.S. Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions, of 1979. The Executive Order requires federal agencies to consider the potential effects of their actions on the environment outside U.S. territorial waters. U.S. territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles from shore.
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DESCRIPTION |
CURRENT SCHEDULE |
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Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS/OEIS
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- Initiated the public involvement phase of the NEPA process
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Nov. 12, 2015 |
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Scoping Period
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- Provides an early and open public process for identifying, defining, and prioritizing issues to be evaluated in the EIS/OEIS
- Includes opportunities to learn more and submit comments
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Comment Period:
Nov. 12, 2015 - Jan 12, 2015 |
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Draft EIS/OEIS
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- Presents the analysis of potential environmental impacts for each identified alternative
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Summer 2017 |
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Draft EIS/OEIS
Public Review and
Comment Period
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- Provides 60 days for the public to comment on the analysis presented in the Draft EIS/OEIS
- Includes public meetings and other opportunities to learn more and submit comments
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Comment Period:
June 30, 2017- August 29, 2017
Public Meetings:
July 19, 2017 - August 3, 2017 |
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Final EIS/OEIS
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- Includes updates to the Draft EIS/OEIS and responses to public comments received during the Draft EIS/OEIS comment period
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Summer 2018 |
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30-Day Wait Period
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- Provides 30 days after the Final EIS/OEIS is published before the Navy may take final action
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Summer 2018 |
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Record of Decision
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- Follows the 30-day wait period and consideration of public comments
- Includes selection of an alternative by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment)
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Fall/Winter 2018 |
