| Military Training: DOD's Report on the Sustainability of Training Ranges Addresses Most of the Congressional Reporting Requirements and Continues to Improve with Each Annual Update |
27-Oct-2009 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Brian J Lepore; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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 | Because the military faces obstacles in acquiring new training lands, the preservation and sustainment of its current lands is a priority. Sustainable training range management focuses on practices that allow the military to manage its ranges in a way that ensures their usefulness well into the future. As required by section 366(a) of the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (as amended),1 DOD was to submit ... |
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| Soil Exchangeable Phosphorus Pools, Equilibrium Characteristics, and Mass Distribution Coefficients for Eight-Mile Run Watershed, Wisconsin |
Sep-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Zhonglong Zhang; Charles W Downer; Billy E Johnson; William F James; Aaron R Byrd; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| This research experimentally determined phosphorus mass distribution coefficients (i.e., relationship between soil exchangeable and soluble phosphorus), exchangeable phosphorus pools, and soluble phosphorus in the interstitial water for soils exhibiting a range of phosphorus concentrations. The research also developed relationships between these variables and commonly measured, crop-available soil phosphorus for use in establishing initial soil P parameters in the System-Wide Water Resources Program-Nutrient Sub-Model (SWWRP-NSM). |
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| The Corps of Engineers and Prairie Restoration: Synopsis of the First Corps Prairie Workshop, Follow-up Actions, and Thoughts on the Future of Prairie Restoration and Management on Operational Projects |
Jun-2009 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Bailey; Chester O Martin; E P Peloquin; Michael A Watkins; Mandy E Like; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| The restoration of native prairie ecosystems has emerged as an important natural resources land management issue on many Corps of Engineers operational projects. A Corps-wide data call in 2004-2005 re- vealed that at least 21 Districts and 172 projects were involved to some extent in prairie/grassland restoration and management efforts. A need was recognized for greater attention to managing grassland ecosystems on Corp projects, and the first Corps of Engineers ... |
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| Resource Assurance: Balancing the Resource Equation |
Jun-2009 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Betsy Cantwell; OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN
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| South Africa: Current Issues and U.S. Relations |
20-May-2009 |
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| Authors:
Lauren Ploch; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | Over a decade after the South African majority gained its independence from white minority rule under apartheid, the Republic of South Africa is firmly established as a regional power. With Africa's largest GDP, a diverse economy, and a government that has played an active role in the promotion of regional peace and stability, South Africa is poised to have a substantial impact on the economic and political future of Africa. ... |
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| The Causes and Dynamics of Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa |
10-May-2009 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Arthur T Moe; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Pervasive conflict throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa defies easy resolution due to a unique web of factors. Poor governance, ethnic rivalry, mismanagement of land and natural resources, declining economic conditions, and widespread poverty and famine form a daunting bulwark against stability. In recent centuries, much of the western world rose above these destabilizing factors because of socio-political-economic stability gained from two trends: the spread of constitutional democracy and economic globalization. ... |
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| Ethanol: A Strategic Energy Source? |
04-May-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony A Wickham; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| As an element of our energy security policy, the United States should encourage the development of alternative energy sources for future U.S. energy needs. The present administration cites our dependence on oil as one of our critical national weaknesses. Our international standing and economic stability will improve if we can discover plentiful renewable energy sources that eventually reduce global demand for oil. Ethanol is one of several possibilities for achieving ... |
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| South Africa: Current Issues and U.S. Relations |
15-Apr-2009 |
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| Authors:
Lauren Ploch; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Over a decade after the South African majority gained its independence from white minority rule under apartheid, a system of racial segregation, the Republic of South Africa is firmly established as a regional power. With Africa's largest GDP, a diverse economy, and a government that has played an active role in the promotion of regional peace and stability, South Africa is poised to have a substantial impact on the economic ... |
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| Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC): Transfer and Disposal of Military Property |
14-Apr-2009 |
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| Authors:
R C Mason; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (P.L. 100-526) and the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (P.L. 81-152) provide the basic framework for the transfer and disposal of military installations closed during the base realignment and closure (BRAC) process. In general, property at BRAC installations is first subjected to screening for use by the Department of Defense and by other federal agencies. If no federal ... |
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| Stabilization, Peacebuilding, and Sustainability in the Horn of Africa |
Jan-2009 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen F Burgess; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| Stabilization, peace building, and sustainability in an unstable and famine-prone region like the Horn of Africa are predicated on a holistic approach that addresses environmental degradation, conflict, and their interrelationship. They posit a set of options intended to bring sustainable development as well as security from conflict and struggles over scarce resources. This approach is especially salient in the Horn of Africa because the region combines high levels of environmental ... |
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| LanDPro: Landscape Dynamics Program in Support of Natural and Cultural Resources Management and Range Maintenance |
Dec-2008 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
T F Bullard; E V McDonald; DESERT RESEARCH INST RENO NV
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| LanDPro, the Landscape Dynamics Support Program, is being developed at the Desert Research Institute to support sustained mission capability and military readiness, and to help land managers achieve maximum use of resources available for training land maintenance. During the past several decades, the science of geomorphology and soils has advanced to the point of demonstrating unique and predictable relationships between temporal and spatial variation in landscape components and soils, hydrology, ... |
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| Military Base Closures: Cleanup of Contaminated Properties for Civilian Reuse |
19-Nov-2008 |
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| Authors:
David M Bearden; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In 2005, the 109th Congress approved a new Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. As the Department of Defense (DOD) implements the new round, issues for Congress include the pace and costs of closing and realigning the selected installations and the impacts on surrounding communities. The disposal of surplus property has stimulated interest among affected communities in how the land can be redeveloped to replace jobs lost as a result ... |
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| South Africa: Current Issues and U.S. Relations |
07-Oct-2008 |
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| Authors:
Lauren Ploch; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Over a decade after the South African majority gained its independence from white minority rule under apartheid, the Republic of South Africa is firmly established as a regional superpower and is considered to be one of the United States' two strategic partners on the continent, along with Nigeria. With Africa's largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and a government eager to play an active role in the promotion of regional peace ... |
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| Current and Historical Sediment Loads in the Lower Mississippi River |
01-Jul-2008 |
170 pages |
| Authors:
Colin Thorne; Oliver Harmar; Nick Clifford; Richard Measures; Chester Watson; David Biedenham; NOTTINGHAM UNIV (UNITED KINGDOM) DEPT OF GEOGRAPHY
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| Questions concerning past, present, and future temporal trends in the sediment load of the Lower Mississippi River are of great importance because the redistribution of available Mississippi River sediment is vital to on-going efforts to reduce land loss and restore coastal marshes and wetlands in Louisiana. This document reports the results of a 1-yr study performed by Nottingham University, Halcrow and the Biedenharn Group in collaboration with the Waterways Experiment ... |
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| Deterring Cross-Border Conflict in the Horn of Africa: A Case Study of Kenya-Uganda Border |
01-Jun-2008 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Benson K Ngeiywa; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This case study will analyze the nature of cross-border conflicts and deterrence measures in the Horn of Africa with a focus on the pastoral communities of Pokot, Turkana, and the Karamojong. These communities in northwestern Kenya and eastern Uganda are under intolerable stress and they are involved in a violent struggle to survive. While insecurity in this area is often characterized as arising from competition over scarce resources, there are ... |
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| Democracy in Hugo Chavez's Venezuela: Developing or Faltering Due to His Politics, Activities, and Rhetoric? |
07-May-2008 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
R N David; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Since 1999, Hugo Chavez has been serving as the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. During his reign, Chavez, a member of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, has made many dramatic changes to the nearly 50-year-old democracy, including nationalizing several key industries, stripping the judicial branch of a number of powers, limiting free speech, and governing by decree. He also proposed a constitutional amendment to increase the term ... |
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| Provision of Ecosystem Services Through Market-Based Approaches: Department of Defense Applications |
17 MAR 2008 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Keysar; William D. Goran; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Military installations face increasing competition for important natural resources that provide ecosystem services not captured by current economic methods of valuation. Ecosystems naturally assimilate waste, attenuate noise, form soil, control erosion, regulate surface water flow, and buffer installations from surrounding communities. These services mitigate environmental impacts of training, help installations comply with environmental regulations, and ultimately enable the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct training on installation lands. When undeveloped ... |
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| Department of Defense Base Structure Report: Fiscal Year 2008 Baseline (A Summary of DoD's Real Property Inventory) |
01-Jan-2008 |
206 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) WASHINGTON DC
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) remains one of the world's largest landlords with more than 545,700 facilities (buildings, structures and linear structures) located on more than 5,400 sites, on approximately 30 million acres. The Base Structure Report FY 2008 Baseline represents a consolidated summary of the Department of Defense real property inventory (RPI) as reflected in Military Departments' and Washington Headquarters Service's native real property databases as of September 30, ... |
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| Strategic Sustainability Assessment |
DEC 2007 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Elisabeth Jenicek; Donald Fournier; Natalie Myers; Brian Deal; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| Sustainability has become an important issue of broad public concern. The availability of clean air and water, secure and reliable energy resources, open space, and pollution prevention activities are not only essential for improving the livability of our communities, they are also imperative for the successful long-term operations of our military installations. Demographic and lifestyle shifts increase communal demand for land and other limited resources. As these demands grow, they ... |
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| Profiles for High-Priority Species. Focus of the Army Threatened and Endangered Species Research Program |
NOV 2007 |
185 pages |
| Authors:
Harold E. Balbach; Elizabeth L. Keane; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| A need arose during the conduct of Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) research for a source of material about the Army s priority TES that would be accessible to (primarily) non-biologist researchers performing various studies on habitat associations using remote sensing, GIS, and other technologies. This is a primer to the characteristics of the species, and why they were of interest to the Army; it also identifies in a preliminary ... |
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| Environmental Assessment Golf Learning Center and Driving Range |
07 OCT 2007 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Richard W. Normandie; Matthew R. Lewis; AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS CO 10TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON, ENVIRONMENTAL DIV
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| The United States Air Force Academy (Academy) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the potential environmental effects resulting from construction of a Golf Learning Center and driving range at the Academy Eisenhower Golf Course. The EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts from proposed activities on air quality, airspace, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazardous materials and waste management, land use, noise and water resources. The EA ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Proposed Replacement of the Squadron Operations Facility at the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard |
SEP 2007 |
146 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Meyer; Kate Bartz; Carlos Jallo; Elise Sheva; Jeff Lindquist; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP TUCSON AZ
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| The 140th Wing (140 WG) of the Colorado Air National Guard (ANG) proposes to construct and operate an adequately sized, technologically up-to-date, and properly configured Squadron Operations Facility at Buckley Air Force Base (AFB) to accommodate the requirements of the Air Sovereignty Alert (ASA) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) missions. The Proposed Action would provide a new Squadron Operation Facility as well as interior modifications to the existing ... |
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| Root Zone Microbial Communities and Restoration of Plant Communities in Owens Valley, California - Phase 1 |
SEP 2007 |
187 pages |
| Authors:
Herbert Fredrickson; John Furey; David Price; Chris Foote; Margaret Richmond; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The future quality and quantity of water for Los Angeles, CA, depends on effective environmental management of both water and land use in Owens Valley. Long-term environmental monitoring will be used to assess progress towards attaining sustainable restoration goals. Re-establishment of native plant communities on previously cultivated lands is a major land management goal. Establishment of desired plant communities may, in turn, depend on relationships between soil microorganisms and plants. ... |
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| Defense Infrastructure: Overseas Master Plans Are Improving, But DOD Needs to Provide Congress Additional Information about the Military Buildup on Guam |
SEP 2007 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Brian J. Lepore; Mark Little; Nelsie Alcoser; Kate Lenane; Erika Prochaska; Roger Tomlinson; Cheryl Weissman; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Over the next several years, implementation of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Integrated Global Presence and Basing Strategy will result in the realignment of U.S. forces and the construction of new facilities costing billions of dollars at installations overseas. The Senate and House reports accompanying the fiscal year 2004 military construction appropriation bill directed GAO to monitor DoD's overseas master plans and to provide congressional defense committees with assessments each ... |
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| Template for Conceptual Model Construction: Model Components and Application of the Template |
SEP 2007 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Jim E. Henderson; L. J. O'Neil; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Use of models (conceptual, ecosystem, and decision support models) in systemwide studies is expanding due to requirements for integration of model outputs and due to the emphasis on watershed and regional approaches to water resource problems. Conceptual models assist in integrating the multiple disciplines and models that were brought to bear in a systemwide study providing for a common framework, communication, and identification of significant resources and pathways. By providing ... |
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| Environmental Assessment 819th Red Horse Five Year Plan, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana |
07-Aug-2007 |
96 pages |
| Authors:
RAPID ENGINEER DEPLOYABLE HEAVY OPERATIONAL REPAIR SQUADRON ENGINEER (RED HORSE) 823D TYNDALL AFB FL
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| This EA analyzes the potential environmental impacts from the proposed and alternative actions at Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls Montana. The Proposed Action supports mission requirements of the 819th RHS. Construction of new facilities and expansion of existing facilities is needed to address the shortfall in space required by the 819th RHS. The purpose of this action is to provide adequate space for the efficient execution of the 819th RHS ... |
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| A Wetland Restoration Spatial Decision Support System for the Mississippi Gulf Coast |
AUG 2007 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Jeff P. Lin; Barbara A. Kleiss; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory, has created a Wetlands Restoration Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) based on Geographic Information System (GIS) tools. SDSS will be used to identify and prioritize potential wetland restoration areas along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as part of the non-structural solutions planned for that area following Hurricane Katrina. Advantages of the SDSS approach include relatively rapid identification and assessment of a large number ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Proposed Construction Freight Transfer Facility, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado |
JUN 2007 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Meyer; Mark Merrill; Debbie Zapalac; Elise Sherva; Jeff Lindquist; NATIVE ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGIES INC NEW BRAUNFELS TX
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| Under the Proposed Action, Air Force Element Program Resource Office (AFE PRO) and Defense Courier Service (DCS) is proposing to construct and operate a Freight Transfer Facility at Buckley AFB. This proposed 12,000 square foot (ft2) facility, associated parking, utilities, and security will accommodate the mission beddown of AFE PRO & DCS on Buckley AFB. The proposed facility will be sited adjacent to taxiway H, north of taxiway D. Construction ... |
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| The Geology of Somalia: A Selected Bibliography of Somalian Geology, Geography and Earth Science |
FEB 2007 |
431 pages |
| Authors:
Robert L. Hadden; ARMY TOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEERING CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This bibliography on the geology, geography, and other earth sciences of Somalia was initiated to fill a request for current information on that war-torn state. The bibliography brings together selected citations from a variety of different cartographic, geographical, geological, agricultural, hydrological, and other earth science resources. Sources include scientific societies, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, commercial databanks, and major research libraries. Most of the citations have information on where the item ... |
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| Environmental Assessment of the Relocation and Construction of a Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel |
DEC 2006 |
205 pages |
| Authors:
E2M ENGINEERING-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC FAIRFAX VA
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| The United States Air Force (USAF) 460th Space Wing (460 SW) proposes to relocate and construct a Military Working Dog (MWD) kennel facility on Buckley Air Force Base (AFB) in response to changing land use surrounding the existing kennel and to accommodate additional MWDs. The Proposed Action, two Action Alternatives, and the No Action Alternative were assessed in an Environmental Assessment (EA) which is incorporated herein by reference. |
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| Global Warming and the Combatant Commander: Engaging the Arctic Region |
23 OCT 2006 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Michael L. Burd; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| The National Military Strategy (NMS) describes how the U.S. Joint Force will support the National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS) through the establishment and execution of three military objectives. "Protect, Prevent, Prevail" is a condensed summation of the principles behind this guidance. U.S. forward posture and presence in the global maritime environment are essential in meeting these objectives, particularly in preventing conflict and surprise attack. In describing ... |
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| The Endangered Species Act and "Sound Science" |
05 OCT 2006 |
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| Authors:
Eugene H. Buck; M. L. Corn; Pamela Baldwin; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The adequacy of the science supporting implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is receiving increased congressional attention. While some critics accuse agencies responsible for implementing the ESA of using junk science, others counter that decisions that should rest on science are instead being dictated by political concerns. |
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| Quick Prediction of Future Training/Testing Opportunities Using mLEAM |
SEP 2006 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
James Westervelt; Bruce MacAllister; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Urban development around many installations threatens the ability to provide realistic military training to the soldiers of the U.S. Army and adequate testing for future weapon systems. Regional planning can alter the patterns of future development around installations. The Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) has developed the military Landuse Evolution Assessment Model (mLEAM) suite of software tools to allow for the rapid and inexpensive testing ... |
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| The Effects of Relocation of Yongsan Garrison on Labor Cost Sharing |
SEP 2006 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
David T. Kim; Frank T. Skrypak; Francis P. Brown; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The objective of this project is to estimate the amount of labor cost sharing (LCS) for both the United States Forces Korea (USFK) and the Republic of Korea government, using a forecasting model. This essential tool will allow leadership in the Korean peninsula to make decisions ahead of time that may prevent demonstrations and mass layoffs affecting the mission and the objective of U.S. presence in the region. With the ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Housing Demolition, Construction, Renovation, and Leasing Bethel Manor, Lighter-Than-Air, and Heavier-Than-Air Military Family Housing Areas |
AUG 2006 |
337 pages |
| Authors:
AIR COMBAT COMMAND LANGLEY AFB VA
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| The purpose of the Proposed Action is to privatize MFH at Langley AFB. Privatizing MFH includes conveying 1,496 existing units to a privatization contractor and leasing the property on which the units are located to the contractor. This EA evaluates the No Action Alternative, the Proposed Action, the Maximum Development Alternative, and cumulative impacts of other actions. Under the No Action Alternative, the 1,496 existing MFH units would not be ... |
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| Evaluation of Models to Support Habitat Fragmentation Analysis |
JUL 2006 |
133 pages |
| Authors:
H. R. Akcakaya; Kelly Cantara; Heather Vaillant; David Diamond; Diane True; Chris C. Rewerts; Robert Lozar; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Although Army lands must primarily support troop training, the Army is also required to manage its training lands to meet other objectives, e.g., maintaining threatened and endangered species (TES) habitat. Because military training is more compatible with TES habitats than are commercial and residential land uses, military land has increasing value for habitat conservation and preservation. By itself, land on military installations is insufficient to ensure populations long-term viability. Primary ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Education Center Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado |
JUL 2006 |
135 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Meyer; Jessica Myklebust; James Denier; Daniel Niosi; Jennifer Christner; AIR FORCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE BROOKS AFB TX
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| The United States Air Force (USAF) has prepared this EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate the potential environmental and social impacts from the construction and operation of the proposed Education Center. The EA considers the No Action Alternative and three action alternatives, including the Proposed Action, for the proposed Education Center. The proposed Education Center is required to support the 460th Air Base Wing mission ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Proposed Security Forces Operations Facility, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado |
JUL 2006 |
137 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth Meyer; Jessica Myklebust; James Denier; Jennifer Christner; Kathyrn Fontaine; AIR FORCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE BROOKS AFB TX
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| The United States Air Force (USAF) has prepared this EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate the potential environmental and social impacts from the construction and operation of the proposed SFOF. The EA considers the No Action Alternative and three action alternatives, including the Proposed Action, for the proposed SFOF. The proposed SFOF is required to support the 460 Space Wing mission by providing a centralized ... |
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| Evaluation of Soil Loss and Erosion Control Measures on Ranges and Range Structures at Installations in Temperate Climates |
JUN 2006 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Niels G. Svendsen; Prasanta K. Kalita; Dick L. Gebhart; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| The Department of Defense operates the largest and most diverse training enterprise in the world. The Army has under its authority 1.3 million uniformed and civilian personnel at over 4100 locations using over 61 million square kilometers of land. Providing realistic and effective training is a key element in fulfilling the military mission. The sustainable use of military training lands presents a challenge to maintaining combat preparedness. Range managers need ... |
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| Social Unrest in China |
08 MAY 2006 |
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| Authors:
Thomas Lum; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| In the past few years, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has experienced rising social unrest, including protests, demonstrations, picketing, and group petitioning. According to PRC official sources, "public order disturbances" have grown by nearly 50% in the past two years, from 58,000 incidents in 2003 to 87,000 in 2005. Although political observers have described social unrest among farmers and workers since the early 1990s, recent protest activities have been ... |
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| The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in United States Air Force Environmental Conflicts |
30-Apr-2006 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Bryan J Hudgens; Nanci R Pigeon; Ellen C England; Leon A Mable; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
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| The use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in government disputes is mandated by the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990. The use of ADR to resolve disputes typically provides a quick and inexpensive resolution when compared to litigation. The Air Force has a very strong ADR program to resolve acquisition and workplace disputes; however, the varied conditions and situations of environmental issues have prevented the Air Force from achieving similar ... |
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| Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Standard Targetry Replacement |
APR 2006 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluates potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of standard targetry replacement and alternatives on environmental and land use resources. The Army believes that the majority of typical and recurring actions associated with standard targetry replacement can be best and most efficiently addressed in this PEA, instead of a separate environmental assessment (EA) for every action, as normally or historically required. To insure proper utilization of ... |
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| Native Shellfish in Nearshore Ecosystems of Puget Sound |
APR 2006 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Megan N. Dethier; Tom Mumford; Tom Leschine; Kurt Presh; Si Simenstad; Hugh Shipman; Doug Myers; Miles Logsdon; Randy Shuman; Curtis Tanner; Fred Goetz; WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE
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| This document describes invertebrates found in Puget sound. Life history strategies, habitat requirements and anthropogenic influences are examined. Stock status and population trends of commercially important species is outlined. Land use and its impacts on the nearshore environment is discussed. |
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| Impacts of Fire Ecology Range Management (FERM) on the Fate and Transport of Energetic Materials on Testing and Training Ranges |
APR 2006 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Foote; BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST COLUMBUS OH
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| A growing concern exists that the accumulation of unexploded or unconsumed energetic compound residues in soils on military testing and training ranges represents a threat to human health and the environment and that the ultimate fate and transport of these compounds can be influenced by land management practices. One such practice may be prescribed or controlled burning, which is used on military training ranges for a variety of purposes including ... |
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| Effect of Age-Dependent Forest Characteristics on Acoustic Propagation |
MAR 2006 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Michelle E. Swearingen; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This report contains the results of a theoretical study on the impact of forest stand age on acoustic propagation. A red pine forest was simulated at 10, 20, 30, 40, and 80 years of age, with assumptions that it was being maintained for utility pole harvest. Forest parameters, such as density, height, and diameter of trees, were used to predict vertical sound speed profiles and then acoustic propagation. The resulting ... |
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| An Exploration of the Effects of Genetic Drift on the Endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker |
MAR 2006 |
140 pages |
| Authors:
Ryan E. Nelson; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) (Picoides borealis) is classified as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 due to habitat fragmentation and prescribed burn suppression. Given the endangerment of the RCW, the genetic variation of the small populations will decrease over time due to random genetic drift. The only method of battling the negative effects of random genetic drift is to move, or translocate, genetically diverse birds into ... |
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| Fort Knox Trend Analysis, Encroachment Study, and Perimeter Expansion Opportunities in Support of Military Training |
MAR 2006 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce MacAllister; Robert Lozar; James Westervelt; Michael White; Joseph Rank; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This project used geographic information system (GIS) map layers in an analysis of historic land use and growth in the region. These GIS layers were then used again as input to the LEAM Land Use Change model to project urban growth around Fort Knox into the future. Historical land use maps, current and future highway system plans, and municipal zoning information all contributed to forecasting residential and commercial development. The ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Capital Improvement Projects, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Volume 1 of 2 |
MAR 2006 |
324 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Barndt; John DuWaldt; Connie Chitwood; Robert Zimmer; Joe Rigley; AIR FORCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE BROOKS AFB TX
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| Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, Council on Environmental Quality NEPA implementing regulations (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1500-1508), and Air Force NEPA implementing regulations (32 CFR 989), the USAF 460 SW conducted an assessment of the potential consequences of proposed infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) at Buckley Air Force Base (BAFB) that are described below in the Proposed Action. PROPOSED ACTION: ... |
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| Phosphorus Equilibrium Characteristics for Soils in the Upper Eau Galle River Watershed, Wisconsin |
MAR 2006 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
William F. James; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| The purpose of this demonstration was to examine phosphorus adsorption-desorption and equilibrium characteristics for soils collected from different land use practices in the Upper Eau Galle River watershed (Wisconsin). Land use practices included grazed pasture, row and perennial crop production, conservation reserve program or fallow land, and woodlots. This information will be important for watershed model algorithm improvements and applications that require categorization of soils as a function of phosphorus ... |
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| Environmental Assessment: Demolish 934 of Grand Forks Air Force Base |
MAR 2006 |
102 pages |
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Wayne A. Koop; 319 CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON GRAND FORKS AFB ND
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| The United States Air Force (USAF) proposes to demolish building 934 belonging to Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota. The purpose of the proposed action is to demolish 608 square feet of excess facility space in building 934, known as the booster station, by CES contract in FY 2006. Work includes removal of all plumbing, pumps and equipment, removal of the water lines from the water main into ... |
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