US Army Corps opens public comment on draft EIS for NXTClean Fuels project in Oregon
- Ron Kotrba
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NXTClean Fuels announced Feb. 23 that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the public notice for its draft environmental impact statement (EIS).
The NXTClean Fuels project has been under development for years.
Once built and upon start-up, the company’s website states that the project will be capable of producing just 45,000 barrels (1.89 million gallons) per year of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
At full capacity, however, NXTClean Fuels said its project will manufacture 50,000 barrels per day, or more than 700 million gallons per year.
The project site is located in Port Westward near Clatskanie, Oregon, adjacent to the Columbia River maritime channel.
The draft EIS is expected to be published Feb. 27 but the comment period is already open.
“After nearly six years of permitting, this should be the last public process for our final permit approval,” NXTClean Fuels stated.
“It is absolutely critical that supporters make their voices heard,” the company added.
Below are ways to voice support for the project.
NXTClean Fuels stated that “It is certainly okay for you to voice your support more than once and in more than one way.”
An easy “click-and-send” comment can be submitted here.
For those who wish to write their own comments, the email subject line must read “NWP-2020-00383: Next Renewable Fuels” and can be submitted to nexteis@usace.army.mil.
Virtual hearings will be held April 1-2.
Click here for a Microsoft Teams link for April 1.
Click here for a Microsoft Teams link for April 2.
Interested parties can preregister to comment by emailing nexteis@usace.army.mil and tell them your name, phone number, and which day you would like to attend (virtually) to provide a comment.
“We wouldn’t be here without your steadfast support over the years,” the company stated. “Thank you, and let’s get one more permit so we can break ground.”
The news comes weeks after Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced her support for the project.
