Environmental Assessment Fire Island Community ShortTerm Storm Protection

A short-term beach nourishment project is proposed by several communities on Fire
Island to protect homes and infrastructure, enhance recreation areas, and sustain emergency services on Fire Island. Nourishment is designed to temporarily stabilize and maintain Fire Island community conditions until the finalization of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) study.

The National Park Service (NPS)/Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS) must issue Special Use Permits before projects may be undertaken within the boundaries of FIIS, which includes Fire Island communities. Prior to issuance of a Special Use Permit, FIIS must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Director's Order 12, Director's Order 53 (Special Park Use permits), National Park Service Management Policies, and other relevant statutes and regulations. This Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared in accordance with guidelines set forth under NEPA and the NPS Director's Order 12 (DO 12), NEPA guidelines.

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