PUBLIC NOTICE
Scoping Meetings to
Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
for
Transformation of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light)
to an
Interim Brigade Combat Team
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces scoping meetings to engage public participation in the environmental impact statement process that will address converting the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) stationed in Hawaii to an Interim Brigade Combat Team (IBCT). An IBCT is a rapidly deployable, early-entry, medium-weight force with a decreased logistical footprint. IBCT fielding is an integral part of the process of developing a new fighting infrastructure that is partly based on self-sufficient, brigade-sized units.
Converting the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) would result in the following force structure and facility changes that may have the potential to impact various Army installations and training lands in Hawaii.
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Fielding of new or modified weapon systems, armored vehicles, and equipment.
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Construction activities including erection of buildings, training facilities and infrastructure, and renovation or demolition of training facilities at military installations located on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii.
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Land transactions (acquisition, asset management, and disposal).
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Deployment of forces and specific training for deployment.
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Training to achieve and maintain readiness to perform missions.
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Other actions necessary to support a net increase in troops and vehicles to be assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light).
Public scoping meetings will be held at and on the dates and times listed below. During each meeting, attendees will be introduced to the Army's vision of its future toward American leadership and security, the IBCT transformation process, and the range of proposed transformation activities. The public will also have the opportunity to provide input on what they would like the EIS to address as it pertains to the Army's proposal to convert the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) to an IBCT. Public comments will be accepted for a period of 15 days following the meeting dates and can be submitted in writing to the individual named below.
| Hilo
Hawaiian Hotel Moku'ola Room 71 Banyan Drive Hilo, HI 96720 April 16, 2002 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Outrigger
Waikoloa Beach
Alii Ballroom 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr. Waikoloa, HI 96738 April 17, 2002 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Leilehua
High School Cafeteria 1515 California Avenue Wahiawa, HI 96786 April 23, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Kawananakoa
Middle School Cafeteria 49 Funchal Street Honolulu, HI 96813 April 24, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Haleiwa
Elementary School Cafeteria 66-505 Haleiwa Road Haleiwa, HI 96712 April 25, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Kahuku
High & Intermediate School Cafeteria 56-490 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku, HI 96731 April 29, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Nanakuli
High & Intermediate School Cafeteria 89-980 Nanakuli Avenue Waianae, Hawaii 96792 April 30, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Send
written comments to or request additional information from:
Earl Nagasawa
U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu
Programs and Project Management Division
Environmental and Special Projects Branch
Building 252
CEPOH-PP-E
Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5440
Telephone: 808-438-0772
Fax: 808-438-7801
E-mail: Earl.I.Nagasawa@poh01.usace.army.mil