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Fact Sheet

Project Overview

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Draft SEIS/OEIS

Notice of Availability

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Fact Sheet - CHamoru (Guam)

Project Overview

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Fact Sheet - Chamorro (CNMI)

Project Overview

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Fact Sheet - Carolinian

Project Overview

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National Environmental Policy Act

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a U.S. law that requires federal agencies to identify and analyze the potential environmental effects of a proposed action before deciding whether to proceed with that action. Public involvement is a fundamental aspect of the NEPA process, and there are opportunities for the public and stakeholders to participate in the development of the SEIS/OEIS. The Action Proponents welcome, value, and appreciate such input, which allows decision makers to consider community concerns and benefit from local knowledge. The public and stakeholders can participate in the NEPA process during the following stages:

  • Scoping Period: Help to identify concerns, potential effects, relevant effects of past actions, and possible alternative actions.
  • Draft SEIS/OEIS Public Review and Comment Period: Evaluate and provide substantive comments on the analysis of the Proposed Action and alternatives.
  • Final SEIS/OEIS: Review the Final SEIS/OEIS and the Action Proponents’ responses to substantive public comments received on the Draft SEIS/OEIS.
  • Record of Decision: Become informed of the explanations for the Action Proponents’ decision and plans for mitigation and monitoring.
 

NEPA Process

Changes in the National Environmental Policy Act

The SEIS/OEIS is much more concise than previous environmental analyses for military readiness activities in the Mariana Islands. In 2023, the U.S. Congress amended NEPA and required the streamlining of NEPA documents by setting time and page limits, with the goals of promoting public understanding, reducing lengthy reviews, and maintaining comprehensive and thorough analyses. 

Under the law, EISs must be completed within two years and are limited to 150 pages, excluding appendices and citations. The Action Proponents have complied with the 150-page requirement in the SEIS/OEIS.