Notice of Availability, Notice of Public Comment Period, Notice of Public Meetings, and Request for Comment on the Revised Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy Vehicle Increased Cadence at the Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas

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In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality NEPA- implementing regulations, and FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, the FAA is announcing the availability of the Revised Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX's proposal to increase the number of launches and landings of its Starship/Super Heavy vehicle at the Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas (Revised Draft EA), and its intent to hold public meetings. The Revised Draft EA analyzes SpaceX's proposal to increase launch and landing cadence up to 25 annual Starship/Super Heavy orbital launches, including: up to 25 annual landings of Starship (Second stage), and up to 25 annual landings of Super Heavy (First stage). The Revised Draft EA also addresses vehicle upgrades.