🎈NASA Draft Environmental Assessment for Scientific Balloon Program
National Environmental Policy Act; Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for NASA's Scientific Balloon Program
Summary
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, NASA has prepared and issued a Draft Supplemental PEA that analyzes scientific balloon launch/flight operations originating from NASA's Balloon Program Office (BPO) facilities in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, Palestine, Texas, and the proposed Burns, Oregon scientific balloon launch facility. Written public input and comments on alternatives, environmental issues, or other matters associated with the scientific balloon program's activities are hereby requested.
Agencies
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Business Impact
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The NASA Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) has direct business implications for companies involved in scientific research, environmental assessment, and infrastructure development due to potential contracts and compliance with environmental regulations. The solicitation for public comments might influence operational changes affecting local businesses.