Scoping Materials
The Townsend Bombing Range Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) scoping comment periods were from August 6 to September 7, 2010, and October 9 to November 8, 2010. Thank you to all that provided a comment during these time periods. Your comments will be considered during the preparation of the EIS. Please note that another opportunity for public comment will occur following the completion of the Draft EIS.
Public Scoping Period Comment Summary
Please note that two changes have been made to the following materials since they were presented at the Public Scoping Meetings. First, on the History and Mission poster the current restricted airspace at Townsend Bombing Range was shown to be larger than it actually is. This has been corrected and the restricted airspace is now accurately represented. Second, the proposed expansion area boundary was redrawn in an effort to more precisely illustrate the area the Marine Corps is considering for this project. The expansion area boundary on the posters now shows that no part of the Altamaha River or its western bank is being considered as part of Area 2. Further, the far southwestern portion of Area 1 has been incorporated into Area 2. These changes affect the Proposed Action and Alternatives posters and the Fact Sheet. If there are any questions related to the changes in these materials please contact us using the project e-mail (townsendbombingrangeeis@ene.com). Since scoping, Area 2 has been removed from further evaluation (Area 2 Project Update Notice). The public will have another opportunity to comment on the alternatives and analysis upon release of the Draft EIS.
Scoping Meeting Posters
These posters are electronic versions of the ones that were on display at the August 24, 2010 and August 26, 2010 Public Scoping Meetings.
