Security & Defense

Notice of Record of Decision for Environmental Impact on Military Training in Alaska

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This notice announces the decision to proceed with live-fire mortar and artillery training year-round at Richardson Training Area, part of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The expansion involves using 155-mm artillery and expanding the Eagle River Flats Impact Area, based on an environmental impact assessment and public input. This affects local communities, military personnel, and potentially wildlife in the area, requiring compliance with environmental guidelines.

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Key Changes

  • All-season live-fire training authorized.
  • Use of 155-mm artillery approved.
  • Expansion of Eagle River Flats Impact Area.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Implement Alternative 1 which includes all-season live-fire training, use of 155-mm artillery, and expansion of the Eagle River Flats Impact Area as analyzed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement

Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army
operational
high

Comply with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements under 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. and Department of Defense National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army
medium

Maintain public access to project information and updates through the designated project website (https://jber-pmart-eis.com/#!/home)

Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army
disclosure
medium

Consider and incorporate inputs from the public and regulatory agencies in ongoing implementation decisions related to the training program

Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army
operational
medium

Make the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision available for public review and reference

Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army
disclosure

Affected Parties

Local communitiesMilitary personnel

Tags

military training,environmental impact,Alaska