Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics

Office of Environmental Management

 

Environmental Planning and Historic Planning

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

Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Waterways Commerce Cutter Homeport and Shore Facility Infrastructure at Owensboro, KY

By Colin Fishbaugh CEU Cleveland

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Cleveland, OH, June 16, 2025 —

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) which examined the potential impacts for the proposed waterfront improvements to the dedicated homeport berth on the Ohio River, designed to accommodate an incoming Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) River Buoy Tender (WLR) at the USCG Shore Side Detachment (SSD) Owensboro, KY. Based on the Final EA, the USCG concluded the project will have no significant impact on the human environment and has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

The existing homeport pier is not compatible with the design and specifications of the incoming WCC WLR variant, especially during low flow conditions. The USCG proposed action is to expand the shore facilities and establish essential infrastructure to support the loading and operational requirements of the new WCC WLR prior to its arrival. This will allow the USCG to continue fulfilling it’s mission across the Ohio Valley region in District 8.

This notice announces the availability of the Final EA and FONSI, which can be reviewed beginning June 17th, 2025 on the USCG website: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Engineering-Logistics-CG-4-/Program-Offices/Environmental-Management/Environmental-Planning-and-Historic-Preservation/.

Persons with questions or concerns may contact Mr. Colin Fishbaugh at colin.a.fishbaugh@uscg.mil.


Related Documents

OWENSBORO WCC HOMEPORT FONSI
USCG OWENSBORO FINAL EA 29MAY2025
WCC NEPA Homeport Owensboro KY

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