The public will have their opportunity to learn more about the Environmental Impact Statement that is getting underway for SpaceX’s plant to launch its Starship rocket from Pad LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center.

During those meetings, people can learn more about the proposed activity in an open house information station format, where the FAA will provide information describing the purpose of the scoping meetings, project schedule, opportunities for public involvement, Proposed Action and alternatives summary, and environmental resource area summary. The meetings will not be hearings, instead, they are designed to provide information.

Meeting Information

June 12, 2024, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm (Eastern)
IN-PERSON
Radisson Cape Canaveral, Jamaica Room
8701 Astronaut Blvd
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

June 13, 2024, 6pm-8pm (Eastern)
IN-PERSON
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953

June 17, 2024, 6pm-8pm (Eastern)
VIRTUAL / ONLINE
URL and call-in information will be provided prior to the meeting at https://www.faa.gov/space/stakeholder_engagement/spacex_starship_ksc

Opportunity For Written Comments

Submitting Written Comments:

According to today’s press relase, “The FAA invites interested agencies, organizations, Native American Tribes, and members of the public to submit comments to inform the FAA on the significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the EIS (e.g., range of actions, alternatives, environmental impacts). The public scoping period starts with the publication of the Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS 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 below no later than June 24, 2024. All comments will receive the same attention and consideration in the preparation of the EIS.”

“Comments, statements, or questions concerning scoping issues must be identified with the Docket Number FAA-2024-1395 and may be provided to the FAA as follows:

• Federal E-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Retrieve the docket by conducting a search for “FAA-2024-1395” and follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Please note that the FAA will post all comments on the Internet without changes, including any personal information provided.
• By U.S. mail to Ms. Eva Long, FAA Environmental Protection Specialist, c/o Leidos, 2877 Guardian Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.”