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Environmental Assessment of the Joint Unmanned Systems Testing in Collaborative Environment (Project JUSTICE)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science (DHS) Technology (S&T) Directorate hereby gives Notice of the Availability for the draft Environmental Assessment to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the continued testing of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) under the Joint Unmanned Systems Testing in Collaborative Environment (Project JUSTICE).

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Feature Article: Here’s What We’ve Learned About COVID-19


DHS S&T's Master Question List is updated every week with the latest trustworthy COVID-19 information and data relevant to weathering the pandemic.

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Feature Article: How Does the Environment Impact COVID-19

S&T NBACC research finds that sunlight is the strongest environmental factor that inactivates COVID-19.

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DRAFT DHS Environmental Justice Strategy FY21-FY25

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised its 2012 Environmental Justice Strategy and is currently accepting public recommendations. The deadline for submitting recommendations is November 1, 2020. All recommendations received by DHS from the public will be conveyed to the Environmental Justice Interagency Working Group.

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Feature Article: S&T, EPA are Helping Coast Guard Prepare to Clean Up Following an Anthrax Attack

S&T and EPA collaborate in a joint project to help the Coast Guard decontaminate assets after a bioterrorist attack.

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S&T Observes Great Outdoors Month—Safely

June is Great Outdoors Month, a time in which people are encouraged to explore all that nature has to offer, including our nation’s wildlife refuges or parks.

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S&T Celebrates Earth Day

We are celebrating Earth Day this week with a look back on some projects that supported the protection of our environment.

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Sustainability and Environmental Programs

SEP advances operational readiness by leading DHS in the development of policy and guiding the integration of sustainability and environmental considerations into mission execution. Our organization supports a transformative culture within DHS to facilitate individual accountability and organizational commitment for preserving our nation’s resources while protecting the security of the homeland.

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Final EA and FONSI for Port Isabel Service Processing Center

Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Port Isabel Service Processing Center

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Annual Implementation Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2017-2019

These reports summarize the Department’s progress toward achieving the goals of Executive Order 12898 during fiscal years 2017-2019. The Department of Homeland Security is proud to be an active participant in the interagency effort to incorporate environmental justice values as it keeps the nation safe, secure, and resilient.