The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a draft programmatic environmental impact statement for the production of plutonium pits (DOE/EIS-0573). Public comment period closes July 16, 2026.
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
April 10, 2026
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Plutonium Pit Production; Multiple Locations
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a draft programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Plutonium Pit Production (DOE/EIS-0573) to ensure NEPA compliance for the production of plutonium pits for NNSA's Stockpile Stewardship and Management Program. The draft programmatic EIS evaluates the programmatic environmental impacts of producing pits at the Congressionally mandated rate (and potentially other reasonable rates) using various single site and multi-site alternatives; associated activities at other NNSA sites; and associated waste management and transportation activities.
For more information, see Plutonium Pit Production.