Army training land scoping meetings shift to online platform only

By U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Public AffairsAugust 10, 2021

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawai‘i — In compliance with the state of Hawai‘i’s executive order announced today to combat the spread of COVID-19 the U.S. Army will shift the O‘ahu training land retention in-person scoping meetings to an online only platform.

The two scoping meetings will take place online tonight and tomorrow (Aug. 10 and 11) from 6 to 9 p.m. via the Zoom Webinar platform. The public can join using the following links:

Oahu EIS Public Scoping Zoom Webinars

The webinar sessions and all comments will be recorded.

Oral comments may be also be submitted by calling (808) 556-8277. Recording services are only available Aug. 10 starting at 4 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 12.

In addition to the online scoping events on Aug. 10 and 11, the public may view and/or listen to online video presentations, review project documents, and submit comments through the project website at https://home.army.mil/hawaii/index.php/OahuEIS.

Written comments will also be accepted throughout the 40–day scoping period until Sept. 1, 2021, and can be submitted by U.S. mail, email or online at the website below.

U.S. Mail: ​​​​​​​

O‘ahu ATLR EIS Comments

P.O. Box 3444

Honolulu, HI 96801-3444

E-mail: usarmy.hawaii.nepa@mail.mil

Online: https://home.army.mil/hawaii/index.php/OahuEIS

​​​​​​​It is important to note that all comments are viewed equally, regardless of how they are submitted.

“Supporting our local and state officials and the health and safety of our communities and staff is our priority,” said Col. Dan Misigoy, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i. “The transition from an in-person to virtual event was necessary to do our part to reduce large gatherings and make it possible for more people to participate with less risk to public health.”

For more information, or digital resource assistance, please contact Ms. Amy Bugala, U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Public Affairs, at usarmy.hawaii.comrel@mail.mil or (808) 656-3158.