Ground Forces Modernization Environmental Assessment

GROUND FORCES MODERNIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
FOR GROUND FORCES MODERNIZATION
AT MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII

The Marine Corps prepared this Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality and Department of the Navy regulations, and Marine Corps Order 5090.2. The proposed action is the modernization of equipment, infrastructure, and training for Marine Corps ground forces in Hawaii. The proposed action would occur at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii and associated training ranges in Hawaii. Based upon the EA, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been prepared and a determination made that preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required.

This EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action to the following resources: noise, air quality, water resources, cultural resources, biological resources, public health and safety, and transportation. The Marine Corps solicited public and agency input regarding the proposed action through publication of a Draft EA and through the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 consultation process. The Marine Corps received public comments on the Draft EA from December 26, 2023, to January 25, 2024. These comments were considered as part of the decision-making process as identified in Appendix B of the EA.

The Final EA is available on this website.