Notice2026-05790
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Redevelopment at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus
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Published
March 25, 2026
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Interior DepartmentNational Park Service
Abstract
The National Park Service (NPS) and the District of Columbia (District), as joint lead agencies, are preparing an environmental impact statement for Redevelopment at the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium Campus (Proposed Action or Project), in Washington, DC The review will encompass proposed commercial and residential development within the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus, including parks and open space; pedestrian, roadway and transit facilities; and associated utilities. Implementation of the Project is expected to result in beneficial changes in the use of the land along the Anacostia River in the area of the RFK Memorial Stadium.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14587-14588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05790]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
[NPS-NCR-PPFL-NPS0041894; PPNCNCRO10-PPMPSAS1Y.Y00000-266]
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for
Redevelopment at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus
AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement;
request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) and the District of Columbia
(District), as joint lead agencies, are preparing an environmental
impact statement for Redevelopment at the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)
Memorial Stadium Campus (Proposed Action or Project), in Washington, DC
The review will encompass proposed commercial and residential
development within the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus, including parks and
open space; pedestrian, roadway and transit facilities; and associated
utilities. Implementation of the Project is expected to result in
beneficial changes in the use of the land along the Anacostia River in
the area of the RFK Memorial Stadium.
DATES: The NPS and the District are soliciting public comments
concerning the scope of the analysis, identification of potential
alternatives, and information and analyses relevant to this planning
process. All comments must be received or postmarked on or before April
24, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To submit comments for consideration in the development of
the EIS, you may use any of the following methods:
(1.) Electronically: <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/rfk">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/rfk</a>.
(2.) By Hard Copy: Mail to: Tammy Stidham, Associate Regional
Director--Lands and Planning, National Park Service, 1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242.
Document availability: Information regarding the public scoping
process for the EIS and public meetings is available for public review
online at: <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/RFKNOI">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/RFKNOI</a>.
Instructions: Comments will not be accepted by fax, email, or by
any method other than those specified above. Comments must be provided
prior to the closure of the scoping period and should clearly
articulate the commenter's input.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The National Park Service requests
contact be directed to the District at Gilles Stucker, Director of
Strategic Initiatives, Government of the District of Columbia, Office
of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development, 1350
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 317, Washington, DC 20004, by email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#27404e4b4b425409545352444c425567434409404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e494742424b5d005d5a5b4d454b5c6e4a4d00494158">[email protected]</span></a> or by telephone (202) 285-2148. Individuals
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in
the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
When Congress enacted the DC Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Campus Revitalization Act, Pubic Law 118-274, it authorized transfer of
jurisdiction of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus
(Reservation 343F per S.O. 25-01723, Transfer Property) to the
District, and it authorized commercial and residential development of
the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus (in addition to other existing,
approved uses, including stadium purposes, open space, and public
outdoor opportunities). The transfer of administrative jurisdiction of
the Transfer Property was made subject to a Declaration of Covenants
(recorded on February 5, 2025 in the land records of the District of
Columbia [Instrument No. 2025012660]), which provides that the
``Transfer Property shall not be used for commercial or residential
uses until such time as the required planning for commercial and
residential uses has been undertaken by the District and compliance
with the [National Environmental Policy Act] and [National Historic
Preservation Act] has been completed.''
The existing stadium is currently being demolished by the District,
which the NPS authorized on November 26, 2024, following review
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act.
Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action
The purpose of the Project is to revitalize the existing RFK
Memorial Stadium Campus area and proximate Anacostia River waterfront
into a vibrant, mixed-use development that welcomes residents and
visitors, offering a variety of parks, new neighborhoods, and civic
amenities, filling in an essential missing piece in the unique
landscape of the Anacostia River and the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus
consistent with the DC Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus
Revitalization Act, Public Law 118-274. In that Act, Congress
authorized commercial and residential development at the RFK Memorial
Stadium Campus to aid in revitalizing this area. The Project would
establish distinct `places' that are active not only during event days
at the new state-of-the-art pro-sports stadium (which will host
sporting, entertainment, cultural, and civic events), but rather active
and vibrant throughout the year. To support these new neighborhoods,
the Project would improve and extend the existing street network,
transit services, and related utilities, connecting the new commercial
and residential development to the Anacostia River waterfront
consistent with the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative. The Anacostia
Waterfront Initiative was established March 22, 2000, when 19 federal
and District agencies committed themselves to the unprecedented effort
of restoring the Anacostia River, its waterfronts and adjoining
communities and parks.
The Project is needed to implement the DC Robert F Kennedy Memorial
Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, Pub. L. 118-274, and the vision of
the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, at this section of the Anacostia
Riverfront, by developing new mixed-income neighborhoods, aiding in
environmental restoration, enhancing transportation infrastructure,
creating additional public access, connecting commercial and
residential areas with new parks and open space, and creating cultural
destinations.
The NPS is not taking any action of its own, but will sign the NEPA
decision document along with the District, as provided in the
Declaration of Covenants, and accordingly the NPS and the District are
joint lead agencies.
Alternatives Analysis
As part of their analysis, the NPS and the District will consider a
range of Project alternatives, including action alternatives and a
``no-action'' alternative. The no-action alternative would represent
reasonably foreseeable development at the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus
in the event the NPS and the District chose not to approve onsite
commercial and residential development. That reasonably foreseeable
development would include the new RFK Memorial Stadium, a continued use
previously authorized pursuant to the District of Columbia Stadium Act
of 1957, as amended, Public Law 99-581, and reaffirmed in the DC Robert
F Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, Pubic Law 118-
274. The action alternatives would reflect new neighborhoods with
various commercial, residential, park, and open space uses, supported
by enhancements
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to interconnecting transportation networks.
Analysis of Potential Effects
The environmental impact statement will provide an analysis of the
reasonably foreseeable effects of the alternatives it studies,
including the Proposed Action. Expected effects are anticipated for
cultural resources, natural resources (floodplain, vegetation, water
resources, wetlands, wildlife and wildlife habitat), land use, parks
and open space, transportation and utilities.
Related Consultations
The link provided in the ADDRESSES section in this notice directs
to an online project area for reference.
The NPS and the District will consult with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as
appropriate, in the event there are potential impacts to threatened and
endangered species.
The NPS and the District will utilize the National Environmental
Policy Act public scoping process to assist in fulfilling the public
involvement requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act
(54 U.S.C. 306108) as provided in 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3). Scoping comments
received about historic properties and cultural resources within the
Project area will assist the NPS and the District in identifying and
evaluating Project effects to these resources in consultation with the
District Historic Preservation Officer.
Entities interested in serving as a consulting party (see 36 CFR
800.2(c)) can submit their request at any time during the 30-day
scoping period per the ADDRESSES section above in this notice.
Description of the Public Scoping Process and Scoping Meetings
This Notice of Intent continues the scoping process for the NPS and
the District National Environmental Policy Act process for this
Project. The agencies hosted an in-person public scoping meeting on
November 19, 2025, at St. Coletta of Greater Washington, 1901
Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003. During the meeting,
information was presented on the Project, including the purpose and
need, alternatives, anticipated effects, and anticipated schedule.
Comments submitted on agency comment cards or oral comments made to the
court reporter during the November public scoping meeting will be
considered as part of the planning process.
Lead and Cooperating Agencies
The NPS and the District are joint lead agencies for the Project.
The NPS and the District invite eligible government entities (i.e.,
Federal, State, Tribal, or local agencies that are qualified to
participate in the development of the EIS by virtue of their
jurisdiction by law or their special expertise) to respond to this
Notice of Intent describing their eligibility, providing any relevant
comments, or requesting to serve as a cooperating agency.
Public Availability of Comments
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or
other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be
aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying
information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can
ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be
able to do so. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and
considered.
Jennifer T. Nersesian,
Regional Director, National Capital Region, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-05790 Filed 3-24-26; 8:45 am]
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