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    Public Review and Comment Period Begins for the Draft Environmental Assessment for Construction of a C-40A Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at MCBH

    Type III Hangar Digital Rendering from the draft Environmental Assessment for Construction of a C-40A Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at MCBH

    Photo By Capt. Mark McDonough | Digital rendering of the Type III hangar concept proposed to be constructed at Marine...... read more read more

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    04.28.2023

    Story by 1st Lt. Mark McDonough 

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    MCBH PRESS RELEASE

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – The U.S. Navy has completed the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Construction of a C-40A Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) and is seeking public review and comment on the analysis and conclusions in the draft EA. The public comment period is now open and will continue unit May 28, 2023.

    The draft EA analyzes the impacts of constructing and operating a modified Type III aircraft hangar at MCBH to support the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Logistics Squadron 51 (VR-51) C-40A aircraft. The assessment includes a thorough review of potential impacts on air quality, water resources, natural resources, natural hazards & climate resiliency, cultural resources, hazardous materials & wastes, and infrastructure.

    The full draft Environmental Assessment, along with additional information, is available on the MCBH website at: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Resources-Services/Pertinent-Information/C40-Hanger-EA/

    The U.S. Navy seeks public review and comment on the analysis and conclusions within the Draft EA and public input on resolving the adverse effects to historic properties.

    Comments are currently being fielding from members of the public. Please submit comments via email to: NFPAC-Receive@navy.mil. Comments may also be submitted in written form. Please address written comments to:

    EV2 NEPA
    Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command HQ
    1322 Patterson Avenue SE
    Suite 1000
    Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5065.

    For information from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, contact 1st Lt Mark McDonough, MCBH Communication Strategy and Operations, at: mark.mcdonough@usmc.mil. For more information from the U.S. Navy, contact Danny Hayes, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs, at: danny.r.hayes1@navy.mil.

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    POINT OF CONTACT:
    1stLt Mark McDonough
    Communication Strategy and Operations Officer
    Marine Corps Base Hawaii
    (808) 257-1397
    mark.mcdonough@usmc.mil

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 04.28.2023
    Date Posted: 04.28.2023 13:51
    Story ID: 443623
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US

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