SCHOFIELD BARRACKS -- The Army is seeking community input during a 60-day public comment period, Feb. 1-April 3, on a study of marine resources near Makua beach.
The study supplements a 2009 marine resources study and assesses whether military training activities at Makua Military Reservation pose a health risk to area residents who rely on marine resources for food or other purposes.
It was completed in compliance with a 2012 U.S. District Court order.
Comments can be emailed to usaghi.pao.comrel@us.army.mil or mailed to U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, Environmental Division, Attn: Marine Study -- Public Comments, 948 Santos Dumont Ave., Schofield Barracks, HI 96857.
Mailed comments must be postmarked no later than April 3.
Comments can also be provided during a public meeting March 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Waianae High School.
The study is available online at www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/makua; click on "2013 MR Study."
The study is also available at the Kapolei, Wahiawa , Waianae and Waialua public libraries under the title "Makua Marine Resources Supplemental Study Report, February 2015."
In consideration of the environment, printed copies are available upon request.
• Points of Contact
For questions, call (808) 656-3089 or send email to usaghi.pao.comrel@us.army.mil
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