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Environmental Reviews
TVA conducts environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to consider the effects of their proposed projects on the human and natural environment before final decisions are made. These environmental reviews under NEPA typically also include assessments that facilitate compliance with other environmental reviews requirements, such as those under the National Historic Preservation Act and the Endangered Species Act.
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Public Comment Period for the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan
TVA encourages you to review the draft 2025 Integrated Resource Plan and accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement and share your comments by December 11. Learn more about the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan here.
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Listing of Completed Categorical Exclusion Checklists
Programs, Plans and Policies
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Power Generation – Coal and Gas
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Power Generation – Nuclear
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Power Generation – Solar and Other Renewables
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Economic Development
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Land, Facilities and Permitting
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
River System Operations
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Transmission
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Natural Resources Management
Widows Creek Fossil Plant Deconstruction Environmental Assessment
Jackson County, Alabama
On June 9, 2016, TVA issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for deconstruction of its Widows Creek Fossil Plant near Stevenson, Alabama. The EA evaluates the potential environmental effects of the future disposition of the physical structures associated with the retired coal-fired plant units, including the powerhouse, coal handling facilities, and surrounding support buildings.
TVA assessed five alternatives. Based on the findings in the EA, TVA concludes that implementing any of three alternatives, Alternative B1 – Demolition to Grade with Controlled Explosive Demolition of Units 1-8 Chimneys, Alternative B2 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Dismantlement, or Alternative B3 – Demolition to Grade with Units 1-8 Chimney Hybrid Demolition/Dismantlement would not be a major federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, TVA has issued the FONSI.
TVA’s preferred alternative and the one it is inclined to implement, is Alternative B1. This alternative involves the removal of retired or abandoned structures, roads, and parking lots associated with the coal-fired facility including the demolition of the Unit 1-8 chimneys through controlled demolition using explosives.
A Draft EA of the proposed WCF Deconstruction project was released for comment on February 17, 2016. The 30-day comment period closed on March 18, 2016. The Draft EA was transmitted to state, federal, and local agencies and federally recognized tribes. It was also posted on TVA’s public NEPA review website. A notice of availability, including a request for comments on the Draft EA, was published in newspapers serving the Stevenson, Alabama area. Comments were accepted through March18, 2016, via TVA’s website, mail, and e-mail. TVA carefully reviewed all of the substantive comments that it received. Comments were categorized by author and summarized when appropriate. The comments and TVA’s responses are provided in Appendix D of the Final EA.
The Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Jackson County, Alabama was operated by the TVA from 1950 until 2015 when the facility was retired.
Related Documents
Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 7mb)
Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 0.1mb)
Contact
More information on this environmental review can be obtained from:
Ashley Farless
NEPA Specialist
[email protected]
865-632-2361
1101 Market Street, BR 2C
Chattanooga, TN 37402