How will the public be involved in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process?
The first formal opportunity for public involvement is the scoping process, where the public is encouraged to provide the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) with comments on issues related to the project that should be addressed in the Draft EIS (DEIS). Following the scoping process, the public can continue to provide input throughout the EIS process. Public hearings and open houses will be scheduled along the way. In addition, a Regional Citizens’ Liaison Committee will be created to provide the opportunity for community members to have input. Project information, including updates, will also be available to the public on this website and in periodic newsletters and press releases. Following completion and issuance of the DEIS, comments, suggestions and other information gathered at the public hearings will be addressed in the Final EIS (FEIS).
