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Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS)

The Draft EIS and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation includes descriptions of the Project Purpose and Need, Preferred Alternative, and the Analytical Framework used in the analyses. The Draft EIS examines the full range of environmental considerations Operational and Construction impacts, and potential measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts.

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FRA solicited public comments on this Draft EIS and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation through the end of the comment period. This Draft EIS and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation is available on the Federal Docket system (Regulations.gov, Docket No. FRA-2020-0039-0023).

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Full Draft EIS

Draft EIS Public Hearing

The Draft EIS virtual Public Hearing took place on June 30, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Watch the recording of the virtual Public Hearing below:

  • All comments provided during the Public Comment Period for the Draft EIS and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation will be given the same consideration by FRA
  • View the June 30th Public Hearing HERE

Explore the Draft EIS

Click below to follow the path to explore the Draft EIS and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation, review key areas of concern, and learn how to add your comment to the public Docket.