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DHS Environmental Assessments & Environmental Impact Statements

The following Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued with the EAs.

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DHS Adoption of Environmental Impact Statements for St. Elizabeths Campus

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHS has adopted two Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) prepared by the General Services Administration (GSA)  for activities at the St. Elizabeth’s campus.  Dr. Teresa R. Pohlman, Executive Director of Sustainability and Environmental Programs, approved the adoption of the EISs on March 30, 2016.  The complete EISs are available on the project website.

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Supporting Documentation (Science and Technology Directorate, Plum Island) for the Categorical Exclusions Detailed Administrative Record, Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program

Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact from Plum Island for the proposed categorical exclusions contained in the draft Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program. 

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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Examining DHS’ Misplaced Focus on Climate Change”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Office of Strategy, Planning, Analysis & Risk Acting Assistant Secretary Thomas Smith addresses PLCY’s efforts to assess climate change as a risk within the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review.

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NBAF Environmental Impact Statement Support Documents

The Environmental Impact Statement used excerpts and summaries from the following documents to support making a final site decision:

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NBAF Draft Environmental Impact Statement

This is a draft of the Department of Homeland Security's environmental impact statement (EIS) The EIS was created to evaluate siting alternatives for the construction and operation of a proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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National Environmental Policy Act Implementation

Department of Homeland Security procedures to implement the National Environmental Policy Act and supporting information.