The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced the availability of the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The Draft EIR/EIS has been prepared and is being made available pursuant to both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Palmdale to Burbank Project Section Draft EIR/EIS is available online in PDF at the Authority’s website (www.hsr.ca.gov) or an electronic copy can be requested by calling (800) 630-1039.

A public open house is being held online and via telephone on Oct. 18 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Those interested should check the Authority website (www.hsr.ca.gov) for more information, including up-to-date information on the planned open houses and public hearings and how to access them.