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C/MTF Activity:
• Finalized draft of FY 2010 Budget and Justification Document for military expansion needs of Subcommittee. • Developed Areas of Expertise Document and Work Tasks Document for the proposed JGPO EIS supplemental funding. • Participated in JGPO Partnering Meetings July 29 to 31 held at Saipan and Tinian. • Participated in August 1 Workshop hosted by JGPO at Top of the Mar with military planners and regulatory agencies on Guam and included Guam infrastructure planners in the group. • Participated in bi-weekly JGPO Partnering Steering Committee conference calls. • Participated in Natural Resources Subcommittee. • Reviewed latest JGPO pre-decisional plans. • Coordinated with US EPA on concerns over NEPA process and permitting as applied to Military projects on Guam. Other Activities with DOD • Leading Guam response on monitoring of radioactive releases from DOD activities and consulted with US EPA on this. • Consulted with Navy on Kilo Wharf permits and monitoring. • Made joint inspections with US EPA on Guam DOD facilities. • Provided input to Navy Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. • Participated in Guam Restoration Advisory Boards for Navy and Air Force. Upcoming Activities: • Review of latest JGPO decisions on NEPA Process. • Review of latest updates on military plans. • Plan for baseline studies and impact assessment of CVN berthing developments. • Coordinate with US EPA to provide NEPA training on Guam for Subcommittee members. Tentative dates November 17 to 21. • Revision of environmental regulations to better apply to DOD projects. • Streamlining of permitting processes as applied to military activities. • Involvement with public during Village Meetings, radio show, etc. • DOD/US EPA/Guam EPA Semi-Annual Environmental Forum Meeting on Guam. • JGPO quarterly Partnering Meeting. • Possible DOD supplemental funding arrangements. • Subcommittee meeting October 29, 2008. |
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