ðNotice of Public Meetings for Environmental Impact Statement in Hawaii
Notice of Public Meetings for Pacific Missile Range Facility and KÅke'e Park Geophysical Observatory Environmental Impact Statement (ID# EISX-007-17-USN-1749043386)
Summary
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and regulations implemented by the DoN and NASA, as joint lead agencies, DoN and NASA have prepared and filed with the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) for retaining the use of state lands on Kaua[revaps]i, Hawai[revaps]i (HI) in support current operations that occur on these lands. The Draft EIS includes an analysis of the potential environmental effects associated with the continued long-term DoD use of 8,172 acres of State lands on Kaua[revaps]i for operational continuity and sustainment (in support of continued military training, testing, and facility operations) at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), and the continued long-term NASA use of 23 acres of State lands on Kaua[revaps]i in support of continued operations (including measurements of the Earth[revaps]s rotation and local land motion) at the K[omacr]ke[revaps]e Park Geophysical Observatory (KPGO). As the Proposed Action involves State lands, the EIS is a joint NEPA and Hawai[revaps]i Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) (as governed by Hawai[revaps]i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 343), and Hawai[revaps]i Administrative Rules (HAR) (implementing HRS Chapter 343) document; therefore, the public review processes will run concurrently and will jointly meet NEPA and HEPA requirements.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Navy Department
Business Impact
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The regulatory text outlines the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to military and NASA operations on state lands, which can lead to job preservation and economic benefits for local businesses in Kauai. The content indicates potential compliance requirements and environmental assessments for businesses in the region.