HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (AP) - Officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs in western South Dakota say a study examining the impacts of reconfiguring the VA system in the Black Hills has been delayed.

The VA announced plans in early 2014 to study the environmental, social and economic effects of restructuring its services in the Black Hills. The department’s plans include closing its facilities at the Hot Springs campus, which was built in the early 1900s.

The VA had initially planned to release a draft of their Environmental Impact Statement in late spring. Officials said Wednesday that the release has been delayed 90 days and will be available at the end of the summer.

Officials did not provide a reason for the delay.

The VA will hold public meeting after the draft is completed.

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