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January 19, 2026: Wallops Island Shoreline Protection Program

NASA has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed shoreline protection at Wallops Island. The Draft EA was available for review on the Shoreline website. Comments on the Draft EA were requested from January 19 to February 16, 2026. NASA will consider all comments when preparing the Final EA.

September 8, 2025: NASA Scientific Balloon Program

NASA has prepared a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the proposed expansion of its scientific balloon program. The Final PEA is available for review on the EMD website. Comments on the Draft PEA were requested from May 13 to June 16, 2025. NASA considered all comments in preparing the Final PEA.

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