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March 2024 - Virtual and in-person public meetings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement are being held in March 2024. See below for meeting dates and times. Recordings of the virtual public meetings are now available for viewing.
February 2024 - The Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available on the Documents page. The Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS was published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2024. The Draft EIS public review and comment period is from February 16, 2024 to April 5, 2024. Virtual and in-person public meetings will be held in March 2024. The schedule is posted below. Click here to learn more.
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This United States (U.S.) Department of the Air Force (DAF) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) project website provides the latest information on the Air National Guard (ANG) F-15EX Eagle II & F-35A Lightning II Operational Beddowns Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
The DAF and NGB invite the public to learn about the proposal to replace legacy aircraft (F-15C/D) with new generation aircraft (F-15EX or F-35A) at select fighter wings. Please review this site for:
- information on the status and schedule of the EIS
- documents and references available for review
- opportunities for public comment and public meetings
- methods to submit comments during the designated public comment periods
This website will be updated throughout the project. Please check back often for updates.
Draft EIS Available
Public involvement is an integral part of the Environmental Impact Analysis Process. The public has an important role in providing input during this process to help the NGB make more informed decisions about implementing this proposal.
The Draft EIS is posted on the Documents page. The NGB will hold public meetings virtually and in person locally. Please see the schedule posted on this page. Click here to learn more.
How to Submit Comments
The NGB requests and welcomes your comments on the Draft EIS. The Draft EIS is posted on the Documents page for public review and comment. The public comment period is from February 16, 2024 to April 5, 2024. Comments can be submitted by one of the following methods:
- Via the online comment form
- Email to NGB.A4.A4A.NEPA.COMMENTS.org@us.af.mil
- By U.S. mail to:
William Strickland
EIS Project Manager
National Guard Bureau, NGB/A4AM
Shepperd Hall
3501 Fetchet Ave.
Joint Base Andrews MD 20762-5157
Office: (240) 612-7042 - Drop off a written comment form at one of the in-person public meetings
- Provide your comment orally at one of the public meetings
Draft EIS Public Meetings
Public meetings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be held virtually and in person at the locations and dates below, schedule subject to change.
All members of the public and press are invited to attend the public meetings. If you’re unable to attend a meeting, recordings of the virtual meetings will be posted on this website.
Virtual Public Meetings (March 5-7, 2024)
These meetings will begin with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session with project team members, and a formal hearing to receive public comments on the Draft EIS.
The virtual public meetings have concluded. Please see below for links to the recordings.
BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA for the 159th Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CST
Click here to view the recording.
WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS for the 104th Fighter Wing at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST
Click here to view the recording.
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA for the 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PST
Click here to view the recording.
In-Person Public Meetings (March 14-21, 2024)
These meetings will include informational posters with project team members available to answer questions, followed by a presentation and formal hearing to receive public comments on the Draft EIS.
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA for the 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m. PDT
Piccadilly Inn
5115 E. McKinley Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS for the 104th Fighter Wing at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m. EDT
Westfield Intermediate School
350 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA for the 159th Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m. CDT
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations or members of the media with a query may send an email to NGB.A4.A4A.NEPA.COMMENTS.org@us.af.mil.
