On September 13, 2019, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) released, for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public review and comment, a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS) for the Merced to Fresno Section of the California High-Speed Rail Project. This Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is focused on the Central Valley Wye. The Central Valley Wye is located near the City of Chowchilla and will serve as the junction for the high-speed rail system connecting San Jose to Fresno, San Jose to Merced, and Merced to Fresno.