Attached and pasted below is a press release for consideration in your electronic newsletter/blog.
The U.S. Navy is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate
the potential environmental impacts from military readiness training and
testing activities conducting primarily within existing range complexes and
testing ranges in the Northwest Training and Testing Study Area.
The Navy is seeing public involvement and input. As part of the public
participation process, the Navy will hold open house information sessions to
obtain public input on the scope, environmental resources or issues to address
in the EIS.
Very Respectfully,
Liane Nakahara
Public Affairs Specialist
Navy Region Northwest
Phone: (360) 396-1630
Fax: (360) 396-7127
liane.nakah...@navy.mil
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 27, 2012
Release # 12-002
NAVY TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSIONS
FOR NORTHWEST TRAINING AND TESTING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/OVERSEAS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
SILVERDALE, Wash. - The U.S. Navy is preparing an Environmental Impact
Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) to evaluate the
potential environmental impacts from military readiness training and testing
activities conducted primarily within existing range complexes and testing
ranges in the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Study Area.
The Navy is initiating the scoping process to identify community concerns and
issues for analysis in the EIS/OEIS. The Navy is seeking public involvement and
input, which are fundamental parts of the EIS/OEIS development under the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As part of the public participation
process, the Navy will hold open house information sessions to obtain public
input on the scope, environmental resources or issues to address in the
EIS/OEIS.
The NWTT EIS/OEIS is environmental planning analysis for testing and training
activities to support re-issuance of authorization for permitted activities
analyzed by the Navy in previous environmental documents.
The Navy proposes to adjust training and testing activities to support current
and planned requirements and accommodate evolving mission requirements
associated with force structure changes, including those resulting from the
development, testing, introduction of new vessels, aircraft and weapon
system(s).
The Proposed Action would ensure the Navy accomplishes its mission to maintain,
train and equip combat-ready military forces capable of winning wars, deterring
aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.
The public is invited to attend open house information sessions to learn about
the Proposed Action and to provide comments on factors to be considered in the
EIS/OEIS. The public may arrive at any time during each open house information
session. There will not be a presentation or formal oral comment session. Navy
representatives will be available to discuss the project and the Proposed
Action.
All written comments must be postmarked or received during the comment period
to be considered in the Draft EIS. Written comments must be postmarked by April
27, 2012, and mailed to:
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest
ATTN: Mrs. Kimberly Kler - NWTT Project Manager
1101 Tautog Circle
Silverdale, WA 98315-1100
Comments may also be submitted online at www.NWTTEIS.com or submitted in person
at the open house information sessions.
Nine open house information sessions will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the
following locations:
Washington: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Oak Harbor School District
Administrative Services Center Board Room
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Quilcene School District
Multipurpose Room
294715 U.S. Highway 101
Quilcene
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Central Kitsap High School Cafeteria
3700 NW Anderson Hill Road
Silverdale
Friday, March 16, 2012
Grays Harbor College HUB
1620 Edward P. Smith Drive
Aberdeen
Oregon: Monday, March 19, 2012
Tillamook County Fairgrounds Auditorium
4603 E. 3rd St.
Tillamook
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport
California: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Eureka Public Marina, Wharfinger Building
#1 Marina Way
Eureka
Friday, March 23, 2012
Fort Bragg Town Hall
363 N. Main St.
Fort Bragg
Alaska: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Ted Ferry Civic Center
888 Venetia Ave.
Ketchikan
Visit the project website at www.NWTTEIS.com to learn more about the project.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: If you are interested in attending the media opportunity,
or for further information, contact: Liane Nakahara, Commander, Navy Region
Northwest Public Affairs Specialist, 360-340-5372 or 360-340-5398.
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