The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to demolish relevant existing structures and infrastructure and construct new operational facilities and upgraded utilities with a purpose of allowing for greater personnel and mission consolidation and effectiveness, along with more efficient land uses throughout National Security Agency (NSA) Central Campus.

The Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to address the DoD's proposal for the construction and development of the Central Campus at Fort George G. Meade (Fort Meade), Maryland. This EA has been prepared through coordination with federal and state agencies and will support the DoD decision making. This EA identifies and addresses the potential impacts associated with the Proposed Action and has been prepared to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

The analyses in this Draft EA consider alternatives for the Proposed Action, including the No Action Alternative. Resource areas analyzed include land use and visual resources, transportation, noise, air quality, geological resources, water resources, biological resources, cultural resources, infrastructure, sustainability, hazardous materials and wastes, and socioeconomics.

The Draft EA review period ends on 3 OCT 2025. Written comments should be submitted by mail to "CCD EA," c/o HDR, 2650 Park Tower Drive, Suite 400, Vienna, VA 22180.

Draft EA | Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)