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Fort Bliss Mission and Master Plan Fort Bliss Mission and Master Plan Draft Supplemental Programmatic Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Impact Statement

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Fort Bliss Mission and Master Plan Fort Bliss Mission and Master Plan Draft Supplemental Programmatic Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Environmental Impact Statement

(SEIS)(SEIS)

Public MeetingsPublic MeetingsNovember 2006November 2006

AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda

Welcome Col BurnsGarrison Commander

Briefing Purpose and Need for

ActionCol White

Deputy for Transformation Proposed Action and

AlternativesCol Kirby

Range Commander Draft SEIS Walter Christensen

Directorate of Environment

15 Minute Break

Public Comments

Purpose and Need for ActionPurpose and Need for ActionPurpose and Need for ActionPurpose and Need for Action

Army Transformation Army Campaign Plan Integrated Global Presence and Basing

Strategy Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Modular Force

Brigade Combat Team (BCT)

Unit ChangesUnit ChangesUnit ChangesUnit ChangesFY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010

+ 4th BCT, 1st CAV

- 108th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade

+ Evaluation BCT

+ Artillery (Fires) Brigade

+ Heavy BCT

+ Combat Aviation Brigade

+ Heavy BCT

+ Sustainment Brigade

+ Armor Division Headquarters

- ADA School/6th ADA Brigade

+ Various Echelons Above Brigade support units

- 31st ADA Brigade

+ Terminal High-Altitude Area Air Defense Unit

Transformation to a Modular ForceTransformation to a Modular ForceTransformation to a Modular ForceTransformation to a Modular Force

ReconnaissanceBattalion

Brigade TroopsBattalion

Combined ArmsBattalions

Fires Battalion Brigade Support Battalion

BSB BTB

16 155mm Howitzer

(2 Batteries)

Target Acquisition

12 Engineer Squads(2 Engr Companies)Various Equipment

Chemical Reconnaissance

Vehicles

Maintenance Company

Distribution Company

Counterfire and Counter-Mortar Radars

Medical Company

TUAV Platoons Armed Recon / Fires Company Unmanned Aerial VehiclesMulti-Sensor Unit- Various sensor

capabilities

Signal Company - Communications/Network

Operations Support

Military Intelligence Company

- Intelligence Integration & Analysis

- Human Intelligence capabilities

- Command & Control- PSYOPS/Civil Affairs- Aviation & Air Defense- Security Platoon- Military Police Platoon

Combat Maneuver & Reconnaissance Capabilities

4 Tank Companies4 Mechanized Companies

3 Recon Troops1 Surveillance Troop

2 Scout Platoons2 Mortar Platoons Over 85 Bradley

Scout & Infantry Fighting Vehicles

14 120mm Mortar Carriers

40 HMMWVwith Long-Range Advanced Scout

Surveillance System 2 Sniper Sections

Fires

Joint Fires Cell3 Joint Tactical Air

Control Teams

Target Acquisition

Platoon

Protection

SupportHeadquarters

Over 55 M1A1 Tanks

4 Forward Support Companies (provide

maintenance and other support to battalions)

Heavy Brigade Combat Team (BCT)

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Personnel ChangesPersonnel ChangesPersonnel ChangesPersonnel Changes

* Included in other numbers

Fiscal Year

49,50047,90041,30027,10023,10022,80016,50018,000Military Dependents

47,50046,40041,80033,80031,20030,00025,40026,370Total Personnel

3,3003,2003,1002,8002,7002,4002,200*Contract Civilians

5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,9007,780Other Temporary Duty

1,0001,0001,0002,8002,8002,8002,800*Students

8,0008,0007,5006,6006,5005,8005,3007,400Government Civilians

200200200200200200200*Non-U.S. Military

30,00029,00025,00016,40014,00013,80010,00011,190Total U.S. Military

25,80025,00021,50014,00012,00011,8008,5009,440Enlisted

900900750400300300200240Warrant Officers

3,3003,1002,7502,0001,7001,7001,3001,510Officers

20112010200920082007200620052000Type of Personnel

* Included in other numbers

Fiscal Year

49,50047,90041,30027,10023,10022,80016,50018,000Military Dependents

47,50046,40041,80033,80031,20030,00025,40026,370Total Personnel

3,3003,2003,1002,8002,7002,4002,200*Contract Civilians

5,0005,0005,0005,0005,0005,0004,9007,780Other Temporary Duty

1,0001,0001,0002,8002,8002,8002,800*Students

8,0008,0007,5006,6006,5005,8005,3007,400Government Civilians

200200200200200200200*Non-U.S. Military

30,00029,00025,00016,40014,00013,80010,00011,190Total U.S. Military

25,80025,00021,50014,00012,00011,8008,5009,440Enlisted

900900750400300300200240Warrant Officers

3,3003,1002,7502,0001,7001,7001,3001,510Officers

20112010200920082007200620052000Type of Personnel

Training RequirementsTraining RequirementsTraining RequirementsTraining Requirements

Training Circular 25-1 defines annual training requirements for units at Fort Bliss, including: Small arms and large caliber weapons

proficiency training Off-road vehicle maneuver Helicopter training

Training requirements indicate a need for: New live-fire and qualification ranges Air ground training range Additional off-road maneuver capability

♦ Need minimum of 539,000 acres

Proposed Action and AlternativesProposed Action and AlternativesProposed Action and AlternativesProposed Action and Alternatives

Main Cantonment Area Expand to north and east of Biggs Army Airfield Change land use designation to mixed use Construct four BCT complexes and other

supporting facilities

Fort Bliss Training Complex New and upgraded ranges at/near existing ranges

on Doña Ana and McGregor Ranges New Orogrande Range Complex and Digital Air

Ground Integration Range (DAGIR) Authorize Off-Road Vehicle Maneuver on training

areas in the Tularosa Basin portion of McGregor Range

Options Not Under ConsiderationOptions Not Under ConsiderationOptions Not Under ConsiderationOptions Not Under Consideration

No land use changes proposed on: Otero Mesa Sacramento Mountains foothills Castner Range

No expansion of installation boundaries No alternatives to the BRAC decisions

No Action AlternativeNo Action AlternativeNo Action AlternativeNo Action Alternative Minor modifications to land

use from 2000 Mission and Master Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS)

Range upgrades and enhancements in areas approved for weapons firing and surface impact

335,000 acres approved for Off-Road Vehicle Maneuver North Training Areas South Training Areas Training Area (TA) 8

Development of one BCT complex in Main Cantonment Area

Does not provide adequate training capability

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Meyer Range

Doña Ana Range Camp

Forward AreaWeapon Sites

No Surface DangerZone in this Area

No Off-Road VehicleManeuvering in Mounted/Dismounted

Tactical Training Area

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Land Use Categories:

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A with Mission Facilities

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Centennial RangeSafety BufferACEC

Alternative 1Alternative 1Alternative 1Alternative 1 Expand Main Cantonment

Area north and east Designate TAs in south

Tularosa Basin portion of McGregor Range land use category A with Mission Facilities Adds 216,000 acres

available for Off-Road Vehicle Maneuver

Develop new live-fire and qualification ranges on Doña Ana Range and McGregor Range

Minimally meets off-road vehicle maneuver needs

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Centennial RangeSafety Buffer

Alternative 2Alternative 2Alternative 2Alternative 2 Same changes to Main

Cantonment Area as Alternative 1 plus: Develop facilities on Biggs

AAF for second Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB)

Designate TAs in north and south Tularosa Basin portion of McGregor Range land use category A with Mission Facilities Adds 280,000 acres


Same range improvements as Alternative 1

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Alternative 3Alternative 3Alternative 3Alternative 3 Same changes to Main

Cantonment Area as Alternative 2

Designate all North and South Training Areas land use category A with Mission Facilities

Designate TAs in south Tularosa Basin and southeast TAs of McGregor Range land use category A with Mission Facilities Adds 287,000 acres



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Alternative 4 – Proposed ActionAlternative 4 – Proposed ActionAlternative 4 – Proposed ActionAlternative 4 – Proposed Action Same changes to Main

Cantonment Area as Alternative 2

Designate all North and South Training Areas land use category A with Mission Facilities

Designate TAs in north and south Tularosa Basin and southeast TAs of McGregor Range land use category A with Mission Facilities Adds 352,000 acres available

for Off-Road Vehicle Maneuver


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M E X I C O

Draft SEISDraft SEISDraft SEISDraft SEIS

Completed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations

Compares the five alternatives, including No Action

Addresses environmental and socioeconomic impacts in 14 resources areas

Provided for public review and comment Comments on the Draft SEIS will be included

in the Final SEIS

SEIS ScheduleSEIS ScheduleSEIS ScheduleSEIS Schedule

Draft SEIS distributed October 6 Draft SEIS review period ends December 12 Final SEIS will be distributed next spring Record of Decision no earlier than 30 days

after publication of the Final SEIS2005 2006 2007

Notice of Intent

Scoping Meetings

Scoping Period

Draft SEIS

Public Comment Period

Public Meetings

Final SEIS

Record of Decision

Summary of Environmental Summary of Environmental ConsequencesConsequences

Summary of Environmental Summary of Environmental ConsequencesConsequences

Additional personnel at Fort Bliss expected to result in direct population increase of over 60,000, including civilians and dependents.

Increased economic activity projected to attract another almost 60,000 people into the region.

El Paso and nearby communities expected to become more developed to accommodate the population increases.

Traffic congestion around the Main Cantonment Area and on regional highways will increase.

Additional demand for water and wastewater treatment will require El Paso Water Utilities to increase supply.

Summary of Environmental Summary of Environmental Consequences cont.Consequences cont.


Off-road vehicle maneuvers will increase erosion potential in some areas.

Off-road vehicle maneuvers will increase dust, but air quality standards will not be exceeded outside the installation.

The most prevalent vegetation community affected is mesquite coppice dunes, which will not change significantly.

There will likely be some changes in vegetation and species density.

Highly sensitive areas will be off limits to vehicles. Impacts to historic resources will be managed in

accordance with a Programmatic Agreement



Areas immediately north and south of Doña Ana Range and near McGregor firing ranges will be exposed to elevated noise levels from large caliber weapons firing.

Increased population and activity will incrementally increase safety risks, but they remain low.

Increased use of hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated manageable through existing procedures.

The increased population will need more housing and community services, including schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and medical services.

15 Minute Break15 Minute Break15 Minute Break15 Minute Break

Public CommentsPublic CommentsPublic CommentsPublic Comments

When your name is called, step up to the microphone.

Please speak clearly so the court reporter can hear and understand you.

Your comments will be printed verbatim in the Final SEIS; please do not include any personal information you do not want to be published.

Please observe the time limit so everyone who wants to has the opportunity to speak.

How to Submit Written CommentsHow to Submit Written CommentsHow to Submit Written CommentsHow to Submit Written Comments

Comments submitted by December 12, 2006 will be included in the Final SEIS.

Mr. John F. Barrera, NEPA CoordinatorFort Bliss Directorate of EnvironmentATTN: ATZC-DOE-CB624, Pleasonton RoadFort Bliss, TX 79916-6812

Comment Form Comment forms are available in the registration area

E-Mail You may submit your comments to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

U.S. Mail Written comments or requests for more information should be directed to:

Facsimile A fax number is also available to submit comments: 1 (915) 568-3548

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brigade support units

doa ana range

bct complexes

annual training requirements

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