Environmental Impact

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.

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.

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

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.

Final Environmental Assessment for the Proposed 2017 Rowley Training Center Master Plan Update

Final Environmental Assessment for the Proposed 2017 Rowley Training Center Master Plan Update

DHS EIS Adoption, Charleston Naval Complex

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Adoption, Charleston Naval Complex (CNC) Proposed Construction of a Marine Container Terminal Cooper River in Charleston Harbor, City of North Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Proposed DHS FEIS Adoption, Proposed Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, North Charleston, SC

Final EA for the Proposed 2017 RTC Master Plan Update

Final Environmental Assessment for the U.S. Secret Service Proposed 2017 Rowley Training Center Master Plan Update

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.

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.

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.