8/8/2019 NWSTF Boardman EIS Notice of Intent Advertisement

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The U.S. Navy and Nat ional Guard

INV ITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE

in t he Naval Weapons Syst em s

Train ing Fac i l i t y Boardm an EIS

he U.S. Navy, in cooperation with the National Guard Bureau and theregon National Guard (ORNG), is in the early stages of preparing an

nvironmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed military trainingtivities associated with Naval Weapons Systems Training FacilityWSTF) Boardman. The EIS will analyze potential environmental effects

om the proposed training of U.S. forces in military airspace above and landaining areas within the boundaries of NWSTF Boardman. Public input isquested on the scope, content and issues to be addressed in the EIS.

he Navy and the Nat iona l Guard request your input !

ou can participate in a variety of ways:

Visit the project website at www.NWSTFBoardmanEIS.com to learnmore about the project and provide comments.From the project website, link to more information on Navy and ORNGraining and testing activities.Mail written comments to the address below.Attend open house scoping meetings in Oregon.

Let the Navy know what factors you want considered in thepreparation of the EIS.

S U B M I T W R I T T E N C O M M E N T S T O :Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest

Attn: Mrs. Amy Burt NWSTF Boardman EIS Project Manager1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203Silverdale, WA 98315-1101

ubmit comments online at www.NWSTFBoardmanEIS.com. Comments

must be postmarked or received by November 15, 2010.

PUBLIC SCO

MEETING

Boardman:

October 27, 20105-8 p.m.Port of Morrow ConfeCenter, Riverfront Ro

2 Marine DriveBoardman, OR 97818

Hermis ton :

October 28,20105-8 p.m.Hermiston ConferencRotary Room

415 S. Highway 395Hermiston, OR 97838

Individuals requiring reaccommodations, pleaSheila Murray, Navy RPublic Affairs Officer, a4981 or sheila.murray@

PROPOSED ACTION:e Navy and the National Guard propose to implement actions to maintain baseline training activities aels; increase certain training activities from current levels to support Navy and ORNG requirements; propriate ranges and facilities to support training activities; accommodate mission requirements assoce structure changes and the introduction of new weapons systems; and implement range enhancem

e Navy and National Guard appreciate your input. If you are unable to attend a scoping meeting, tbe more opportunities to participate during the EIS development process.

Visit www.NWSTFBoardmanEIS.com to learn more.