The Fallon Range Training Complex (“FRTC”) Modernization Draft Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) comment period has now been extended so that public comments may be submitted through Thursday, February 14, 2019. There are several public informational materials available to the general public regarding the modernization, materials can be found at the draft EIS website and include fact sheets and maps regarding the management of natural and cultural resources for FRTC.
The FRTC Modernization Draft EIS assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed modernization of the Navy’s FRTC located in Fallon, Nevada and focuses specifically on modernizing the complex to provide the Navy with more realistic training capabilities while maintaining the safety of the local community. The public is encouraged to review the materials and submit comment should they have concerns regarding adverse impacts to the community; comments can be submitted to the Draft EIS by mail or online at the FRTC Modernization database. All comments that are submitted during the public comment become a part of the public record and substantive comments will be addressed in the Final EIS.
The Final EIS statement is expected to be prepared and available to the public by Fall 2019, and will include updates to the Draft EIS and response to any substantive comments submitted during the draft comment period. Once the Final EIS statement is released, there will be a 30-day waiting period for consideration of comments and public review. The Record of Decision is expected to be available by Winter 2019-2020.
