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Welcome to the United States (U.S.) Department of the Navy's webpage for the Environmental Assessment (EA) for Homeporting USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington.

The Navy has prepared this Environmental Assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and Navy regulations. The Navy proposes to replace the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton with the next generation Ford-class aircraft carrier CVN 79. The Proposed Action includes upgrades to the electrical distribution system to increase power supply levels at the pier used for carrier homeporting, and a decrease of approximately 340 personnel, plus their family members. Upgrades to the electrical distribution system would begin in 2026. CVN 79 is expected to arrive no earlier than fiscal year 2029.

Thank you for participating in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the EA. The Draft EA is now available to download on the Draft EA Document page.