We want to thank all of you who came to the open house to support Project Icebreaker! The open house was held by the U.S. Department of Energy to answer questions and discuss the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) issued on August 18th analyzing the potential adverse environmental impacts of the project.  Our supporters from the labor, business and environmental communities and general public turned out in large numbers — sending a forceful message to the decision-makers in attendance that Project Icebreaker is strongly supported by the community.  
 
The Draft EA is available for review at: www.energy.gov/node/2001046.  The major take-away is that Project Icebreaker will have no significant adverse environmental impacts, and many of the minor impacts will be short term only.  You can submit written comments on the EA until October 10, 2017 to:  U.S. DOE, Golden Field Office, NEPA Division, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401, or by email to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   
 
The state agencies (Ohio Power Siting Board  and Ohio EPA) are reviewing the project impacts at the same time as the federal agencies (US DOE, Army Corps, and Coast Guard). The OPSB has scheduled a public hearing on the project for November 8th at 6 p.m. at Cleveland City Hall.  We will send you reminders of that hearing as it gets closer.  
 
Thanks again for turning out, and for all you’re doing to support Project Icebreaker.