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Notice2026-209632026-10-14

Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), Open Public Scoping Period, and Hold Public Scoping Meetings on the Proposed SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Launch and Landing Operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, Texas and Expansion of Starship Landing and Expenditure Locations

Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration

Abstract

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, FAA is announcing its intent to prepare a PEIS analyzing Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s (SpaceX) proposal to increase Starship-Super Heavy operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, TX and expand Starship landing and expenditure locations. Subsequent license modifications or renewals under 14 CFR part 400 are within the scope of the PEIS, and the issuance of temporary airspace closures associated with the Proposed Action are included in FAA's Federal Action. FAA is requesting comments concerning the scope and content of the PEIS. A Draft PEIS will be released for public review and comment at a later date.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of intent to prepare a PEIS, open a public scoping period, and hold public scoping meetings.
Dates
FAA invites interested agencies, organizations, Native American Tribes, and members of the public to submit comments on alternatives and impacts and on relevant information, studies, or analyses with respect to the proposed agency action. The public scoping period starts with the publication of this Notice in the Federal Register. To ensure sufficient time to consider issues identified during the public scoping period, comments should be submitted by one of the methods listed under ADDRESSES no later than November 30, 2026. All comments will receive the same attention and consideration in the preparation of the PEIS.

Public Comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration [FAA-2026-12808] AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare a PEIS, open a public scoping period, and hold public scoping meetings. SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA) and FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, FAA is announcing its intent to prepare a PEIS analyzing Space Exploration Technologies Corp.'s (SpaceX) proposal to increase Starship-Super Heavy operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, TX and expand Starship landing and expenditure locations. Subsequent license modifications or renewals under 14 CFR part 400 are within the scope of the PEIS, and the issuance of temporary airspace closures associated with the Proposed Action are included in FAA's Federal Action. FAA is requesting comments concerning the scope and content of the PEIS. A Draft PEIS will be released for public review and comment at a later date. DATES: FAA invites interested agencies, organizations, Native American Tribes, and members of the public to submit comments on alternatives and impacts and on relevant information, studies, or analyses with respect to the proposed agency action. The public scoping period starts with the publication of this Notice in the Federal Register . To ensure sufficient time to consider issues identified during the public scopi…

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Citation: 91 FR 65289