Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 14.11.1996

National Environmental Policy Act; Advanced Space Transportation Program

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and NASA policy and procedures (14 CFR Part 1216, Subpart 1216.3), NASA has prepared and issued a DEIS for the Engine Technology Support of NASA's Advanced Space Transportation Program. The proposed action by NASA is to test new and advanced engines, and components, and to modify facilities to support the programmatic development of future launch vehicles. NASA is considering a wide variety of liquid-fueled engines to accommodate the propulsion requirements of new space vehicle(s). The primary sites being evaluated for the testing activities are NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, and John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) in Hancock, Mississippi. In addition, Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster County, California, is also being considered as a potential test site.