34th America's Cup
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA, 42 USC 4332(2)(C)), the National Park Service and the U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Presidio Trust, are preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential effects of the 34th America's Cup sailing races on the lands and waters administered by the federal government.
Project Summary
On December 31, 2010, the City of San Francisco was chosen as the location to host the 34th America's Cup (AC34) sailing races. The America's Cup race events are proposed to take place in Summer/Fall 2013, with preliminary "World Series" races in Summer/Fall 2012. Several of the sites proposed for the America's Cup spectator areas and events include national park areas and facilities, and maritime waters subject to the U.S. Coast Guard authority. In addition, in-water construction and dredging are proposed along the San Francisco waterfront and would be subject to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authority. Roads and access managed by the Presidio Trust could also be affected.
