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November 5, 2026: Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) and the Kōke‘e Park Geophysical Observatory (KPGO) Real Estate Action

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy) as applicants for the Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory Real Estate Action, withdrew the final Environmental Impact Statement (final EIS), published in the August 23, 2026 edition of The Environmental Notice, from consideration by the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board). NASA and the Navy have elected to undertake additional review and refinement of the environmental documentation before pursuing further State review. NASA and the Navy remain committed to continued coordination with DLNR and to providing the Board with environmental documentation that supports an informed review of the proposed real estate action. For additional information, see Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

September 15, 2026: Wallops Island Shoreline Protection Program

NASA has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed shoreline protection at Wallops Island. All comments received during the public review of the Draft EA were considered during development of the Final EA. On September 15, NASA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the program. The Final EA, FONSI, and background information on this project are available on the Shoreline website.