What public review is required for EAs and EISs?
DOE’s regulations require that EAs be reviewed by host states and Tribes for a minimum of 14 days. In some cases DOE may also want to provide for public review and comment for EAs, and, in all cases, will make EAs available to anyone who requests. Draft EAs will also be posted on the DOE Loan Guarantee Program Office website. For EISs, DOE will always have a scoping meeting prior to the draft EIS (DEIS) and at least one public hearing after the DEIS is issued. DEISs must have a public comment period for a minimum of 45 days. DEIS are also reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other Federal agencies, and host state and Tribal governments. EPA also reviews final EISs (FEISs).
