🚀Environmental Assessment Notice for Rocket Cargo Test at Johnston Atoll
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Rocket Cargo Test and Demonstration at Johnston Atoll, United States (EAXX-007-57-USF-1728497279)
Summary
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this notice of intent (NOI) to advise the public of the pending preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the impacts of construction and operation of two landing pads at Johnston Atoll for up to 10 reentry vehicle landings per year over four consecutive years to support the test, demonstration, and evaluation of capabilities under the DAF Rocket Cargo Vanguard program (Proposed Action). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System (USFWS) are cooperating agencies.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- Air Force Department
Business Impact
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The notice signals a significant infrastructure project related to space logistics with potential contracts for businesses in construction, logistics, and environmental compliance. The DAF's intent to evaluate impacts and coordinate with various agencies indicates regulatory requirements that can affect operational decisions for related businesses.