FAA To Host Public Meetings On Spacex Starship Environmental Assessment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the public to participate in upcoming meetings regarding the Revised Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX’s proposal to expand operations of its Starship/Super Heavy vehicle at Boca Chica. These meetings provide an opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to learn about the proposed changes and share their feedback.

In-Person Meeting

The FAA will hold an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Texas Southmost College, Jacob Brown Auditorium, located at 600 International Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78520. Attendees can join one of two sessions:

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT

Virtual Meeting

A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT. Registration is required for this session and can be completed at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6f5su5mtTne_vBr8MqJOLAVirtual Meeting Registration.

Participants can also join via phone by dialing 888-788-0099 (Toll-Free) and entering:

Webinar ID: 879 9253 6128

Passcode: 900729

Additional Information and Public Comments

Meeting materials and the full Revised Draft EA are available on the FAA’s SpaceX Starship Stakeholder Engagement website. https://www.faa.gov/space/stakeholder_engagement/spacex_starship.

The FAA encourages the public to submit comments on the Revised Draft EA by January 17, 2025. Instructions for submitting comments are provided on the FAA webpage.

For more details, please visit the FAA’s website or attend one of the scheduled meetings to learn how SpaceX’s plans may impact the region and how you can provide your input.