Welcome to the United States (U.S.) Department of the Navy's Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (OEIS) website, an online resource for information concerning training and testing activities in sea space in and airspace over the Atlantic Ocean along the eastern coast of North America, portions of the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico (the AFTT Study Area).

The U.S. Navy invites you to participate in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the AFTT EIS/OEIS.  This website provides information about the EIS process, including previously completed NEPA studies, project background, EIS project schedule, and opportunities for public involvement. Updates to this website will be made throughout the EIS process to keep you informed about the project.

Recent Announcements

Marine Mammal Protection Act Proposed Rule in Federal Register - Tuesday, March 13, 2018

NMFS Proposed Rule in Federal Register

Press Release:  Public Meeting in Panama City, FL - Friday, July 28, 2017
AFTT EIS Public Meeting in Panama City, FL

Press Release:  Public Meeting in Jacksonville, FL - Friday, July 28, 2017
AFTT EIS Public Meeting in Jacksonville, FL

Press Release:  Public Meeting Venue Change in Norfolk, VA - Tuesday, July 25, 2017
AFTT EIS Public Meeting in Norfolk, VA

Press Release:  Public Meeting in Morehead City, NC - Monday, July 21, 2017
AFTT EIS Public Meeting in Morehead City

Press Release:  Public Meeting in Norfolk, VA (Nauticus/Half Moone - Virginia Room) - Monday, July 21, 2017
AFTT EIS Public Meeting in Norfolk.pdf

Press Release:  Public Meeting in Providence, RI - Monday, July 14, 2017
AFTT EIS Public Meeting in Providence.pdf

Correction made to Notice of Availability in Federal Register - Friday, July 7, 2017

On July 7, 2017, a correction to the Notice of Availability was issued to amend the deadline for comment submission.
Correction to Federal Register.pdf

Notice of Public Meetings for the Draft EIS/OEIS in Federal Register - Friday, June 30, 2017
Notice of Public Meetings.pdf

EIS Notice of Availability in Federal Register - Friday, June 30, 2017
Notice of Availability.pdf

Press Release: AFTT EIS Released for Public Review and Comment - Thursday, June 29, 2017

AFTT DEIS_OEIS Press Release.pdf

Public meetings were held July - August 2017 at the following locations: