Environmental Impact Statement Process

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The PEIS provided a clear and concise discussion of the potential environmental effects of the HLP, and the PEIS evaluation process helped VA identify and document potential positive or negative environmental impacts, and any reasonable alternatives. Through this PEIS, and the NEPA process, VA evaluated the potential physical, environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic effects of the HLP and will use the study to inform potential future planning and decision making related to the HLP.<br />  <br />VA invited federal, state, tribal, and local entities; non-profit organizations; businesses; interested parties; and the general public to be involved in the process. The availability period of the Final Programmatic Impact Statement (PEIS) ended on August 15, 2022.</p> <p>VA issued a Record of Decision (ROD) announcing VA’s decision to implement the Proposed Action in the PEIS – to continue to operate and actively manage VA’s Housing Loan Program. 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