The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as Lead Agency, together with the Authority as Project Sponsor, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Valley Link Rail Project.  Similar to the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) earlier in 2024, the purpose of the EA is to document the potential environmental effects associated with the project following the federal requirements under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).

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​Notification of EA availability was publicized on this website, in thirteen local and regional newspapers, via social media, through Authority email lists, at two community outreach events on Saturday, December 14, 2024, and via the California State Clearinghouse.  The Authority accepted comments on the EA between Tuesday, December 10 and Friday, January 10, 2025.   

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The FTA has completed its review of the public and interagency comments on the EA. In compliance with NEPA and consistent with 23 U.S.C 139 (n)(2), the FTA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Project. The FONSI, along with other supporting NEPA information, is available for review and download on the Documents page of this website.

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