Scoping Comments
The public, stakeholders, and federally recognized tribes were invited to comment on the scope of the SEIS/OEIS, including identifying potential alternatives or issues that should be addressed in the supplemental NEPA analysis, relaying environmental concerns, identifying historic in-water properties, and providing information or analysis relevant to the Proposed Action or the project’s potential to affect historic in-water properties pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA. The Navy and Coast Guard accepted comments during a 45-day scoping period from Dec. 5, 2025, to Jan. 19, 2026. The comment period included an additional 15 calendar days (from the typical 30 days) to allow the public more time to review and comment during the holiday season.
Substantive comments will be considered under NEPA and pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA during development of the Draft SEIS/OEIS.