In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA), an Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared for the proposed construction of a new Energy and Minerals Research Facility, referred to as the EMRF. The EA identified and analyzed potential impacts of the project to the human and natural environment, determined mitigation measures for unavoidable impacts, and provided opportunities for public comment. By following this process, decisionmakers are equipped with the information necessary to make safe and sustainable decisions regarding this proposed Federal action.
Read: Final Environmental Assessment
Notice of Public Meeting and Public Comment Period
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) initiated a 30-day public comment period and issued a Notice of Availability for an Environmental Assessment (EA) of a proposed laboratory and office facility to support USGS and Colorado School of Mines Energy and Mineral Science Operations. In addition, an informational meeting will be held at the Colorado School of Mines.
Dates:
The public comment period was open from February 8th–March 9th. A public meeting was held on February 15, 2023, from 5:00–8:00 pm in Ballrooms B and C of the Ben H. Parker Student Center, on the Colorado School of Mines Campus in Golden, CO.
Read More: Environmental Assessment Public Comment and Response Report
Completion
After the public comment period closed, public comments were collected and addressed as appropriate. The process determined that no significant impact will occur.
Read More: Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact
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