STB issues final environmental assessment of proposed Utah rail line

The Surface Transportation Board's Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) has issued a final environmental assessment (EA) for Savage Tooele Railroad Co.'s proposed construction and operation of a new rail line in Tooele County, Utah.

The public comment period ended Oct. 30, 2023, STB officials said in a press release. The final EA responds to comments on the draft and sets forth OEA’s final recommendations, including final recommended mitigation measures, to the board.

Issuance of the final EA completes the board’s environmental review in the proceeding. Next, the STB will consider the transportation merits of Savage Tooele’s proposal, and the entire environmental record, including the draft EA, final EA and all comments received as part of its final decision.

To access the final EA and related appendices, click here.