Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires all Federal agencies to consider the impacts of proposed actions on the human environment and involve the public in the NEPA process. The Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EPHP) Team publishes all Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments of regional or national significance for public notice and comment. Interested parties can view recent draft and final NEPA documents below. Contact information for each project are included in each posting.

On April 23, 2019 CG-47 released the U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Policy, COMDTINST 5090.1 (series) (EP CI) and the Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures (EP IP). The EP CI mandates the use of the EP IP. The two documents now align with the DHS NEPA policy, Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act, Department of Homeland Security Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01 (series) and replace the old Coast Guard National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts, COMDTINST 16475.1D, which has been cancelled. The EP CI and IP include significant changes to the Coast Guard environmental planning process and provide improved policy and procedures for complying with both NEPA and Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions, Executive Order (EO) 12114. Coast Guard members engaged in environmental planning efforts or taking actions that trigger NEPA or EO 12114 requirements must read both the EP CI and IP in order to implement their requirements effectively. Significant changes from COMDTINST M16475.1D included in the EP CI and IP include but are not limited to:

Policy and procedures on the requirements of EO 12114.
Pre-planning process and notification requirements for NEPA and EO 12114.
Timing of compliance with other related environmental mandates (ESA, NHPA, etc.).
Requirements to track and report mitigation and monitoring commitments.
Requirement to establish formal agreements for providing environmental planning support.
Specific guidance for both the acquisitions and shore facilities management programs

Policy Documents

USCG Environmental Planning Policy, COMDTINST 5090.1

Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures for COMDTINST 5090.1 Environmental Planning Policy

Feb. 3, 2023

Final Environmental Assessment (EA) Proposed Dredge Activities at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, MD

COAST GUARD YARD, Md. — This Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluates proposed dredging activities at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD. This EA analyzes potential environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and physical impacts associated with proposed dredging activities.

Jan. 26, 2023

United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) Record of Decision for BNSF Railway Bridge 196.6 Project Across the Missouri River, Mile Point 1315.0, Morton and Burleigh Counties, Between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota

Across the Missouri River, mile 1315.0, between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota — The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has recommended, and the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, has decided to approve the location and plans for the replacement of the BNSF Railway Bridge 196.6 across the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota. This decision is considered to be in the best public interest for satisfying project objectives with the least impacts on navigation and on the environment.

Dec. 14, 2022

Site Investigation Report for U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City

Coast Guard AIRST Traverse City, Mich. — The United States Coast Guard (USCG) submits the Supplemental Site Investigation Report (Report) to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in response to the EGLE requested investigation for suspected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) releases potentially related to USCG Air Station Traverse City.

Nov. 16, 2022

Expansion and Modernization of Base Seattle Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

Base Seattle, Wash. — The U.S. Coast Guard announces the availability of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Expansion and Modernization of Base Seattle. The Draft PEIS analyzes the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts, and identifies related mitigation measures, associated with land acquisition, facility and infrastructure

Nov. 12, 2022

Proposed Dredge Activities at the U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, Maryland

USCG Yard, Maryland — The USCG proposes to perform maintenance and improvement dredging at the USCG Yard in Baltimore, MD. Proposed dredging would occur offshore in Curtis Creek, and would include the Shiplift area and turning basin in front of the CG Yard, the vessel berth areas between Piers 1, 2, and 3, and the navigation channel from the CG Yard to the Interstate

Oct. 28, 2022

United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) Final Environmental Impact Statement for BNSF Railway Bridge 196.6 Project Across the Missouri River, Mile Point 1315.0, Morton and Burleigh Counties, Between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota

Across the Missouri River, mile 1315.0, between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota — BNSF Railway Company proposed to replace the existing historic railroad bridge across the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota.

Sept. 23, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard Record of Decision and Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for the Offshore Patrol Cutter Acquisition Program

Washington, D.C — The United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) prepared this Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS/POEIS) to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions. The Coast Guard identified its need to address the

July 26, 2022

USCG Finding of No Significant Impact for the National Coast Guard Museum Project

New London, Conn. — The Coast Guard proposes to acquire 0.34 acres of land in the City of New London, Connecticut that may be licensed to the National Coast Guard Museum Association (NCGMA) for the purpose of building a museum of approximately 80,000 square feet. Since construction of a museum would be indirect effect of the proposed Coast Guard actions, the potential

June 6, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the National Coast Guard Museum Project

New London, CT — The comprehensive project description includes updated designs in response to comments following the preliminary notice and public hearing in 2018.

March 18, 2022

Waterways Commerce Cutter Acquisition Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, D.C. — The USCG prepared this PEIS to comply with NEPA. The CG identified its need to address the current and long-term mission demand with a reliable and operationally available presence to accomplish assigned maritime ATON missions and provide consistent and reliable presence in the Inland Waterways and Western Rivers. Review and comment period ends 04/18/2022.