A Federal Consistency Determination has been submitted to the DNREC Delaware Coastal Management Program (DCMP) for the following: US Navy Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area CCD (2025.0013)

The United States Navy proposes to conduct new and existing training and testing activities in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area. The determination submitted reflects changes in the proposed Navy training and testing activities needed to meet mission requirements and U.S. Coast Guard training activities. The potential environmental effects of the proposed training are analyzed in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (www.nepa.navy.mil/aftteis/). Specific training exercises that may occur in or near Delaware waters are discussed in the submission materials, which can be accessed via de.gov/dnrecnotices (Notice No. CCE20250011). The proposed activity is subject to review for consistency under the policies of the DNREC DCMP.

Comments concerning this Federal Consistency Determination will be accepted from January 15, 2025, through February 4, 2025. Comments may be sent to: DNREC Coastal Programs, Jesse Hayden, Administrator, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 7B, Dover, DE, 19904, or electronically to DNREC_DCP_PublicComment@delaware.gov. (Please note that there are underscores between DNREC, DCP, and Public). For submission materials and additional information please visit de.gov/dnrecnotices or call (302) 739-9283.

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