Federal environmental review watch

Environmental reviews,
at the comment stage.

This watch groups notices concerning environmental assessments, impact statements, scoping and related review procedures. A notice marks a stage in a public process; it does not establish project approval, construction, impact magnitude or selection of an alternative.

12current records
4closing within 7 days
6direct docket routes
3named geographies

WHAT THIS INDEX IS FOR

A durable topic page,
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Use this page to find scoping and environmental-review opportunities and then verify the project stage, lead agency, alternatives and submission rules.

Who may want to review: Community, conservation, planning, transportation and environmental-law organizations.

BEFORE COMMENTING

Three questions
for the record

  1. 01

    Is the agency seeking scoping input, draft-document comments or another form of review?

  2. 02

    What project boundary, purpose and need, alternatives and affected resources are defined?

  3. 03

    Is another agency, state process or permit proceeding running on a different schedule?

CURRENT OFFICIAL NOTICES

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12matching deadlines

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Closes todayJul 29, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jun 29, 2026

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group Draft Restoration Plan 5 and Environmental Assessment: Nutrient Reduction and Birds

The natural resource trustee agencies for the Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group (MS TIG) have prepared the Draft Restoration Plan 5 and Environmental Assessment: Nutrient Reduction and Birds (Draft RP5/EA). The Draft RP5/EA analyzes projects to partially restore resources injured in the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill. The Draft RP5/EA evaluates a reasonable range of five action alternatives under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), including criteria set forth in the OPA natural resource damage assessment (NRDA…

Automated evidence noteEnvironmental review

The notice concerns an environmental review, its scope, alternatives or supporting record. The controlling document defines the decision stage and participation process.

Who may want to review

Mississippi: residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the controlling notice and use its submission instructions; no direct Regulations.gov route was supplied in the API metadata.

Agency
Interior Department
Docket
FWS-R4-ES-2026-N008 · FVHC98220410150-XXX-FF04H00000
Geography
MississippiNamed in document title
Document
2026-13044
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
2 days leftJul 31, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewProposed RulePublished Jul 1, 2026

Revisions To Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or agency) is proposing the sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6). Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the UCMR program gathers data about unregulated contaminant occurrence in drinking water. The proposed UCMR 6 would require public water systems (PWSs) to collect national occurrence data for seven ultrashort organofluorine compounds (including certain PFAS), three pesticide metabolites, 13 semivolatile organic compounds, and seven purgeable org…

Automated evidence noteProposed rule

The agency is requesting input before a rule is finalized. The proposal, supporting analysis and implementation questions are contained in the official docket.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the docket, confirm that it still accepts comments, then follow the submission instructions in the controlling notice.

Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Docket
EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0469 · FRL-10857-03-OW
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-13263
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
5 days leftAug 3, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jun 2, 2026

Deep Seabed Mining: Notice of Receipt of Application for Deep Seabed Mining Exploration Licenses and Announcement of Public Comment Period and Virtual Public Hearing

NOAA has received an application for a license to conduct seabed mining exploration activities that is fully compliant with the applicable information requirements of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA or the Act) and the Act's implementing regulations. As part of the application review process, NOAA will hold one virtual public hearing on American Deep Sea Minerals, Inc.'s (ADSM) application and will accept written comments on the application submitted electronically via the instructions below.

Automated evidence notePermit or license review

The agency is considering a permit, license or amendment. The notice identifies the proposed authorization and the record available for public review.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the controlling notice and use its submission instructions; no direct Regulations.gov route was supplied in the API metadata.

Agency
Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Docket
Docket Nos.: 260513-0131
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-10975
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
6 days leftAug 4, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewProposed RulePublished Jun 5, 2026

Louisiana: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to approve the Louisiana Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). After reviewing the CCR permit program application submitted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), EPA has preliminarily determined that Louisiana's CCR permit program meets the standard for partial approval under RCRA. If approved, Louisiana's CCR permit program will operate in lieu of th…

Automated evidence noteProposed rule

The agency is requesting input before a rule is finalized. The proposal, supporting analysis and implementation questions are contained in the official docket.

Who may want to review

Louisiana: residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the docket, confirm that it still accepts comments, then follow the submission instructions in the controlling notice.

Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Docket
EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324 · FRL 13373-01-OLEM
Geography
LouisianaNamed in document title
Document
2026-11312
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
8 days leftAug 6, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewProposed RulePublished Jul 7, 2026

Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment

The U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE" or "the Department") proposes to update the Department's current rulemaking methodology titled, "Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment" ("Process Rule"). Specifically, DOE proposes to: make Appendix A binding on DOE for certain actions; amend objectives and considerations consistent with recent Executive orders and Departmen…

Automated evidence noteProposed rule

The agency is requesting input before a rule is finalized. The proposal, supporting analysis and implementation questions are contained in the official docket.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the docket, confirm that it still accepts comments, then follow the submission instructions in the controlling notice.

Agency
Energy Department
Docket
EERE-2025-BT-STD-0001
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-13674
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
12 days leftAug 10, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jul 9, 2026

Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Sand Skink; Orange County, FL; Categorical Exclusion

We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application from Sutton Grande, LLC (Sutton Grande Project) (applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The applicant requests the ITP to take the federally listed threatened sand skink incidental to the construction of a residential development and the associated clearing and infrastructure in Orange County, Florida. We request public comment on the application, which includes the applicant's proposed H…

Automated evidence noteSpecies or habitat action

The agency is considering an authorization or policy affecting a species, habitat or protected activity. The notice controls the covered activity and review standard.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the docket, confirm that it still accepts comments, then follow the submission instructions in the controlling notice.

Agency
Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service
Docket
Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2026-2179 · FXES11140400000-267-FF04EF4000
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-13852
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
12 days leftAug 10, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jul 1, 2026

Public Hearing

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on July 30, 2026. The Commission will hold this hearing in person and telephonically. At this public hearing, the Commission will hear testimony on the projects and actions listed in the Supplementary Information section of this notice. In addition to the projects listed below, the Commission will also hear testimony on its proposed Sustainable Water Resources Fund Policy. Such projects and actions are intended to be scheduled for Commission action…

Automated evidence notePublic meeting or hearing

The notice announces a public meeting or hearing connected to an agency decision. Check the agenda, participation method and separate written-comment deadline.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the controlling notice and use its submission instructions; no direct Regulations.gov route was supplied in the API metadata.

Agency
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
Docket
Not supplied in API metadata
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-13340
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
12 days leftAug 10, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewProposed RulePublished Jun 24, 2026

Modernizing Materials Licensing

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to modernize the NRC's materials licensing requirements. This proposed action is responsive to several executive orders and the NRC's mission to enable safe, efficient, and reliable licensing. These changes are deregulatory in nature and include streamlining the process for existing and certain new applicants to enable bringing power to the grid. Unnecessary regulations are being e…

Automated evidence noteProposed rule

The agency is requesting input before a rule is finalized. The proposal, supporting analysis and implementation questions are contained in the official docket.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the docket, confirm that it still accepts comments, then follow the submission instructions in the controlling notice.

Agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Docket
NRC-2025-1370
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-12702
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
14 days leftAug 12, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished May 14, 2026

Application for Withdrawal Extension for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site and Opportunity for Public Meeting; Colorado

The Department of the Army (Army) has filed an application requesting that the Secretary of the Interior extend the Fort Carson- Pinion Canyon Military Lands Withdrawal established by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 as extended by Public Land Order No. 7783 for an additional 15-year period. The withdrawal, established by Congress, as extended, expires on September 22, 2026. This notice advises the public of a 90-day opportunity to comment on the withdrawal extension applicat…

Automated evidence notePermit or license review

The agency is considering a permit, license or amendment. The notice identifies the proposed authorization and the record available for public review.

Who may want to review

Colorado: residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the controlling notice and use its submission instructions; no direct Regulations.gov route was supplied in the API metadata.

Agency
Interior Department · Land Management Bureau
Docket
A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222 · COCO106084509 · COC-0124534
Geography
ColoradoNamed in document title
Document
2026-09638
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
16 days leftAug 14, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jul 20, 2026

Generator Interconnection Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) intends to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to evaluate the environmental effects of transmission system activities associated with generator interconnection requests across TVA's Power Service Area (PSA). The PEIS will establish a programmatic, bounded framework to support efficient, consistent, and predictable National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review for generator interconnection related transmission actions conducted under TVA's Large Gener…

Automated evidence noteEnvironmental review

The notice concerns an environmental review, its scope, alternatives or supporting record. The controlling document defines the decision stage and participation process.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the controlling notice and use its submission instructions; no direct Regulations.gov route was supplied in the API metadata.

Agency
Tennessee Valley Authority
Docket
Not supplied in API metadata
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-14605
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
19 days leftAug 17, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jul 16, 2026

Gulf Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings

The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold two public hearings via webinar to solicit public comments on For-Hire Electronic Reporting.

Automated evidence notePublic meeting or hearing

The notice announces a public meeting or hearing connected to an agency decision. Check the agenda, participation method and separate written-comment deadline.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the controlling notice and use its submission instructions; no direct Regulations.gov route was supplied in the API metadata.

Agency
Commerce Department · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Docket
RTID 0648-XF875
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-14370
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.
22 days leftAug 20, 2026Comment deadline shown by FederalRegister.gov
Environmental reviewNoticePublished Jul 21, 2026

Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Joint Outfall J Unit 1E Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; Categorical Exclusion

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application from Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, the applicant, for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. The applicant requests the ITP to take the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher incidental to the Joint Outfall J Unit 1E Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project, in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. We request public comment on the applicati…

Automated evidence noteSpecies or habitat action

The agency is considering an authorization or policy affecting a species, habitat or protected activity. The notice controls the covered activity and review standard.

Who may want to review

Residents, planners and environmental-review organizations

Next verifiable step

Open the docket, confirm that it still accepts comments, then follow the submission instructions in the controlling notice.

Agency
Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service
Docket
Docket No. FWS-R8-ES-2026-2708 · FXES11140800000-267-FF08ECAR00
Geography
Check controlling noticeNo state identified in title
Document
2026-14680
Generated from document type, title, agency, topic, deadline and docket-link metadata. It does not establish legal effect, exposure, harm or project status.

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