Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Real Property Master Plan (RPMP) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington
The U.S. Department of the Army announces the availability for public review of the draft EA that examines the potential environmental effects of adopting the RPMP, including the Installation Development Plan, Installation Planning Standards, Capital Investment Strategy, 2015 Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Study Update, and the Installation Operational Noise Management Plan. The RPMP sets forth long-term strategies to guide the physical development of the cantonment areas of JBLM and the Yakima Training Center (YTC) over the next 50 years. The draft EA is a programmatic analysis of the environmental impacts of the components of the RPMP; which includes an assessment of existing best management practices, standard operating procedures, and mitigation measures. Training is not covered in this EA but is captured in JBLM's Range Complex Master Plan. The Proposed Action is to adopt the RPMP as a framework for development that ful‑lls today’s needs and mission requirements and allows installation planners to accommodate tomorrow’s changes sustainably. The Proposed Action – the adoption of the RPMP –is needed to address the complexities involved in achieving JBLM’s current mission (including at the YTC) and satisfying the requirements for development over the next 50 years.
To view the draft Master Plan Environmental Analysis, click here.
To view the Finding of No Significant Impact, click here.
For further information, or to submit comments, send an email to:
usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dpw-eis@mail.mil
or mailed to the following address:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION
2012 LIGGETT AVE, BOX 339500 MS 17
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD WA 98433-9500
Comments must be received by February 28, 2017 to be considered.