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The Draft EIS (PDF) for the Spaceport America Commercial Launch Site, Sierra County, New Mexico is available for review and comment.

The FAA is holding six public hearings on the Draft EIS. Members of the public will be provided the opportunity to submit both written and oral comments. The public hearing will be held at the following locations:

  • August 5, 2008
    Alamogordo City Hall (Commission Chambers),
    1376 E. Ninth St., Alamogordo, New Mexico
    Time: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  • August 6, 2008
    Truth and Consequences Civic Center
    400 West Fourth St., TorC, New Mexico
    Time: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  • August 7, 2008
    Doña Ana County Government Center
    845 North Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, New Mexico
    Time: 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Comments regarding the Draft EIS should be submitted using regular mail, email, or fax. to:

  • Ms. Stacey M. Zee
    FAA Environmental Specialist
    Spaceport America EIS
    c/o ICF International
    9300 Lee Highway
    Fairfax, VA 22031
    E-mail: SpaceportAmericaEIS@icfi.com
    Fax: (703) 934-3951

To ensure that all comments can be addressed in the Final EIS, comments on the draft must be received by FAA no later than August 18, 2008.

Updated: 2:57 pm ET June 25, 2008