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| Milestone | Description | Current EIS Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent | Announces an agency’s intent to prepare an EIS | June 8, 2022 |
 Public Scoping Period
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Public process to review and comment on the scope and issues to be analyzed in the EIS | Comment Period: June 8 to July 11, 2022 Public Scoping Meeting: June 23, 2022 |
| Draft EIS | Presents the analysis of potential environmental impacts for each identified alternative | July 18, 2025 |
| Draft EIS Public Review and Comment Period |
Opportunity for public review and comment on the analysis presented in the Draft EIS | Comment Period: July 18 to Sept. 3, 2025 Public Meeting: Aug. 7, 2025 |
| Final EIS | Includes updates to the Draft EIS and responses to public comments received during the Draft EIS comment period | Summer 2026 |
| 30-Day Wait Period | Opportunity for the public to see how their comments on the Draft EIS were addressed | Summer 2026 |
| Record of Decision | Announces the Navy’s formal decision on the selected alternative | Summer/Fall 2026 |
Opportunity for Public Comment
