• Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations, the Department of the Navy (DON) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Recreational Vehicle Facility at NSA Annapolis. 
• The U.S. Navy held a public scoping meeting at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis on June 12, explaining the Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park at Naval Support Activity Annapolis. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit public input on the proposed action, alternatives and the resources in the EA. More than 60 people attended the meeting and were able to engage directly with Navy representatives who provided information related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and EA schedule, the Proposed Action and alternatives/locations, action alternatives screening factors, and the alternatives considered but dismissed. During the meeting, the public was able to submit comments, which are being carefully reviewed. Additional comments may be submitted via email at NAVFACWashNEPA1@navy.mil, or via U.S. mail, NAVFAC Washington, ATTN: Ms. Nicole Tompkins-Flagg, 1314 Harwood Street SE, Building 212, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. 20374. Comments must be received no later than June 27, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT to be considered in preparation of the Draft EA.

Washington Navy Yard Land Aquisition

On 31 May, 2024, The U.S. Navy closed on a Land Exchange Agreement (LEA) with developer Redbrick acquiring land adjacent to the northwest corner of the Washington Navy Yard (WNY), the Southeast Federal Center (SEFC) “E” parcels. The “E” parcels will be exchanged for land at the southeast corner of the Navy Yard. Obtaining this land will reduce the encroachment threat posed by existing development rights and protect mission-critical activities conducted at the WNY from encroachment.

During his 247th Navy birthday remarks, SECNAV announced that the Navy’s preferred location for the new National Museum of the United States Navy would be on land adjacent to the Washington Navy Yard that would be acquired either through a land exchange or direct purchase. SECNAV, Navy Museum Development Foundation (NMDF) Board President Al Konetzni, and NHHC Director Samuel J. Cox, unveiled a model of the future National Museum of the U.S. Navy.