NOTU Cape Railhead and Transfer Facility EA

Public Comments

Thank you for your interest in providing comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Navy’s Cape Railhead and Transfer Facility. Government agencies, elected officials, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to review the draft EA and to submit comments online or by mail.

The Draft EA is available for download on the Draft EA Documents page during the 30-day public review period beginning on September 17, 2026. Comments will be accepted via this website until 11:59 EST on October 16, 2026.

Comments may also be mailed to:

Environmental Program Manager/SP2521
PAE Strategic Systems Programs
1250 10th Street SE, Bldg. 200, Suite 3600
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5127

Comments must be postmarked by October 16, 2026 to be considered in the development of the Final EA document. All comments submitted during the 30-day public comment period will be part of the public record and substantive comments will be addressed in the Final EA.

PLEASE NOTE: Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of individuals who provide comments will be kept confidential and will not be released, unless required by law.
 
All comments submitted during the public review period will become part of the public record on the EA and will be considered in preparation of the Final EA.

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