How to Make Comments Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality’s regulations, the U.S. Air Force invites public participation in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Divert Activities and Exercises for Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Anyone wishing to provide comments, suggestions, or relevant information on the Proposed Action and alternatives may do so using one of the following methods. Public Meetings: Submit oral or written comments at any of the five Public Scoping Meetings (Fall 2011) or Draft EIS Public Hearings (Spring 2012) By Mail: Capt Kimberly Bender, PACAF/PA 25 E Street, Suite G-108 Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, HI 96853 ATTN: PACAF Divert Marianas EIS By Project Web site: www.PACAFDivertMarianasEIS.com By Voice Mail: 1-855-200-6734 There are two phases during preparation of an EIS when the public can provide comments: the Public Scoping Period and the Draft EIS comment period. The Public Scoping Period extends from September 27, 2011, through November 10, 2011. The Draft EIS comment period is tentatively scheduled to occur in Spring 2012. The U.S. Air Force intends to hold Public Scoping Meetings on the following dates on Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Guam: Thursday, October 13, 2011 and Friday, October 14, 2011, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Saipan: Monday, October 17, 2011, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Tinian: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Rota: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Written and oral comments and related material on the Proposed Action and alternatives submitted during the Public Scoping Period must be received by November 10, 2011, to be considered in the Draft EIS. If you submit a written comment, please include your name and address, and identify your comments as for the Guam and CNMI Divert Activities and Exercises EIS. Please be aware that written and oral statements could be published in the EIS. Private addresses will be compiled to develop a mailing list for those requesting copies of the Draft EIS. However, only the names of private citizens will appear in the EIS; personal addresses and telephone numbers will not be published. Guam and CNMI Divert Activities and Exercises Environmental Impact Statement Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), its environment, culture, and people are important to the U.S. Air Force. To make sure the environment continues to be protected, an Environmental The U.S. Air Force wants to hear what you think about the EIS. Submit comments via Impact Statement (EIS) is Mail: Capt Kimberly Bender, PACAF/PA 25 E Street, Suite G-108 Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, HI 96853 ATTN: PACAF Divert Marianas EIS being prepared for improving Voice Mail: 1-855-200-6734 Philippine Sea. This study Project Web site: www.PACAFDivertMarianasEIS.com All comments should be submitted no later than November 10, 2011, for consideration in the Draft EIS. an existing airfield on U.S. territory in proximity of the will help to understand the effects on the environment, including natural and cultural resources, and the economic well-being of the people of Guam and CNMI from proposed activities and exercises. The EIS will help the U.S. Air Force to better protect the unique environment of Guam and CNMI. For more information about the EIS, see the “Proposed Action and Alternatives” fact sheet. For more information visit www.PACAFDivertMarianasEIS.com
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