🔍Draft SWEIS for LOS Alamos
Notice of Availability of the Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for Continued Operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory
Summary
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi- autonomous agency within the Department of Energy (DOE), announces the availability of the Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for Continued Operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (Draft LANL SWEIS) (DOE/EIS-0552) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). NNSA also is announcing a 60-day public comment period and four public hearings to receive comments on the Draft LANL SWEIS. NNSA prepared the Draft LANL SWEIS to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with continuing LANL operations and foreseeable new and/or modified operations and facilities for approximately the next 15 years.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- National Nuclear Security Administration
Business Impact
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The Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement (SWEIS) outlines regulatory requirements and compliance deadlines, directly impacting businesses involved in or influenced by operations at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The analysis of different operational alternatives and associated activities—like facility upgrades and potential new projects—could affect local economic development and job creation, making it crucial for businesses to engage in the public comment process.