Public Comment Process

There are multiple opportunities for the public to participate in the EIS process and to provide comments. A summary of the public comment process is shown in the diagram below. The Scoping period took place from November 1, 2024 through December 16, 2024. Project Cypress is currently in the Draft EIS period.

Draft EIS Period

  • Project Cypress team reviews and responds to all substantive comments provided during the Scoping Period

    • Review all public comments here

  • Project Cypress team conducts agency consultations

  • Project Cypress team prepares the text of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement

  • Publication of Draft EIS is expected in Summer 2025

    • Subsequent 45-day comment period opened for public responses to the Draft EIS

    • Subsequent public hearing for the public to provide comments in response to the Draft EIS