Environmental Impact Statement. Closure of Chanute Air Force Base

Abstract

The U.S. Air Force proposed to withdraw military personnel and close Chanute Air Force Base prior to October, 1995. This proposal action is a result of the Defense Secretary's Commission on Base Realignment and Closure recommendations. The Quick Withdrawal and Closure Alternative was also eliminated as a result of the commissions recommendations and enabling legislation. The potential environmental consequences of the alternative were addressed under the following categories: general site description, physical environment, biological environment and human environment. This environmental impact statement only addressed biophysical affects of the withdrawal and closure process. A second environmental impact statement will be completed which will address the socioeconomic impacts of base closure and economic reuse and mitigation actions, as required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA268623

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Eutrophication
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology