Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Transformation of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) in Hawaii

Samenvatting

The Department of the Army announces the availability of its ROD for the Transformation of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) to an SBCT in Hawaii. On May 25, 2004, the Army published a notice of availability of its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that considered the environmental consequences of the proposed action and alternatives. The ROD describes the Army's decision with respect to the proposed action and alternatives considered in the EIS and its rationale for the decision. Based on the EIS and other relevant factors, the Army has decided to implement its proposed actions. This decision allows the Army to proceed with transformation of the 2nd Brigade to an SBCT. The decision includes training to be conducted at Schofield Barracks Military Reservation (SBMR), Dillingham Military Reservation, Kahuku Training Area and Kawailoa Training Area on the island of Oahu and at P[omacr]hakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the island of Hawaii. Twenty-eight projects are proposed that would improve the existing support structure and facilities to provide the necessary field training required for the SBCT. These projects include construction of ranges, airfield upgrades,