[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 94 (Thursday, May 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26782-26783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12711]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of Defense


Notice of Availability of Record of Decision on Alaska Military 
Operations Areas Final Environmental Impact Statement

    On March 5, 1997, the United States Air Force signed the Record of 
Decision (ROD) for the proposed improvements to Alaska Military 
Operations Areas (MOAs). The decisions rendered by the U.S. Air Force 
are as follows: (1) Create

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permanent MOAs in the geographic areas previously used for Temporary 
Military Operations Areas (TMOAs); (2) Modify some existing permanent 
MOAs; (3) Create some new permanent MOAs; (4) Conduct supersonic 
aircraft operations in certain MOAs; (5) Conduct routine flying 
training, joint/combined flying training, and Major Flying Exercises 
(MFEs) in certain MOAs; and (6) Authorize use of chaff and flares for 
routine and MFE training in selected permanent MOAs in accordance with 
11th Air Force directives for safe employment. The ROD is based on 
findings contained in a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) 
made available September 8, 1995, through notification in the Federal 
Register.
    The Office of the Secretary of the Air Force recognizes the many 
unique and sensitive resources prominent with Alaska. These resources 
have been effectively identified by the public, special interest 
organizations, and federal, state, and local officials throughout the 
study process. The Air Force acknowledges that flying operations over 
these areas must be strictly managed and accomplished with great 
sensitivity.
    Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: Mr. Jim 
Hostman, 611 CES/CEV, 6900 9th Street, Suite 360, Elmendorf Air Force 
Base, AK 99506-2270, (907) 552-4151.
Carolyn A. Lunsford,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-12711 Filed 5-14-97; 8:45 am]
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