Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality, the Department of the Navy (Navy) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with modernization of the Naval Base Point Loma Old Town Campus (OTC) to support Naval Information Warfare Systems Command’s (NAVWAR) current and future operational readiness.
The 60-day public comment period began on May 14, 2021 and ends July 13, 2021. Due to current federal and state guidance on social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navy will hold two virtual public meetings to provide information about the Proposed Action and the draft environmental analysis, and to accept public comments on the Draft EIS. The virtual public meetings will consist of a presentation explaining the Proposed Action and environmental consequences followed by formal public comment. Additionally, the public will have the opportunity to participate in the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 process through the virtual public meetings.
The public will be able to submit comments on the potential adverse effect to historic properties and provide input on how to resolve adverse effects. Details on the virtual public meetings, how to access the Draft EIS, and how to submit written comments are provided below. All comments submitted by July 13, 2021 will become part of the public record, and substantive comments will be considered in the development of the Final EIS. The Navy welcomes your input.
Virtual Public Meetings
Due to current federal and state guidance on social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navy will hold two virtual public meetings to provide information about the Proposed Action and the draft environmental analysis, and to accept public comments on the Draft EIS. Additional information on accessing the virtual public meetings is available on the project website: www.NAVWAR-revitalization.com
• June 8, 2021, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Pacific Time
• June 23, 2021, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Pacific Time
During each meeting, a presentation will be given at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time followed by the opportunity to provide formal comments on the Draft EIS. The presentation is also available on the project website. Virtual public meetings will also provide the opportunity to comment on impacts to historic properties under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Draft EIS Information
• The Draft EIS is available for electronic viewing or download at www.NAVWAR-revitalization.com. The website also provides supplementary information, meeting information, and other materials for review.
• Copies of the Draft EIS and selected meeting materials will be on display at:
o Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library
215 West Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103
o Point Loma/Hervey Library
3701 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107
o San Diego Central Library
330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
• To request copies of public hearing materials or limited copies of the Draft EIS (Executive Summary or CD): email: info@NAVWAR-revitalization.com or call: 888-682-6289.
• Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations may contact the Navy OTC Revitalization EIS Project Manager, Ron Bochenek at info@NAVWAR-revitalization.com or by calling 888-682-6289.
Providing Comments
• Comment forms are available and may be submitted online at www.NAVWAR-revitalization.com
• Comments may be mailed to:
Navy OTC Revitalization EIS Project Manager
Attention: Ron Bochenek,
750 Pacific Highway, Floor 12
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
• Verbal comments may be provided at the virtual public meetings
All comments submitted or postmarked by July 13, 2021 will become part of the public record, and substantive comments will be considered in the development of the Final EIS.
The Navy invites you to comment on the Draft EIS and welcomes your input.
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| Date Taken: | 05.14.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 05.14.2021 14:09 |
| Story ID: | 396457 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, US |
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