The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is currently in the process of preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences associated with providing financial support to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association for the development of the Pacific Northwest Regional Hydrogen Hub. This initiative, which spans across Washington, Oregon, and Montana, aims to facilitate the design, construction, and operation of a hub dedicated to demonstrating the production of clean hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources. The proposed hub is expected to feature a series of demonstration projects focusing on clean hydrogen production, transportation, and various end uses within the Pacific Northwest region. The envisioned Pacific Northwest Regional Hydrogen Hub is set to comprise around 10 projects, including clean hydrogen production facilities with a capacity to generate 300-400 metric tons of clean hydrogen per day, hydrogen liquefiers, essential infrastructure such as refueling stations and pipelines, and a diverse range of end-use applications like fuel cell electric trucks, buses, cargo handling equipment, and stationary fuel cells. While the EIS will play a crucial role in DOE's decision-making process regarding the advancement of the Pacific Northwest Hub for potential funding opportunities, it will not directly authorize funding for individual projects within the hub. As part of the scoping process, the DOE invites public participation through virtual and in-person scoping meetings where individuals can provide comments on the scope of the EIS. Additionally, written comments can be submitted during the 75-day scoping period ending on March 3, 2025. The DOE, serving as the lead federal agency for the EIS (DOE/EIS-0571), aims to gather valuable input to guide the potential development of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. Those interested in learning more about this initiative and the EIS process can find detailed information on the dedicated DOE webpage.