Welcome
Welcome to the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake Land Withdrawal EIS/LEIS website. This website has been created to share information with you as well as give you an opportunity to participate in the NEPA process and express your concerns by submitting comments. Your comments are an important part of the environmental planning process and you are encouraged to submit your comments online via this website, by mail, or by attending the public hearings. Comments on the Draft EIS/LEIS will be accepted during the public review period in summer 2012.
You will notice links on the top of this webpage. The links have drop down menus and can take you to areas on this website where you can read about the project, submit a comment and learn about the National Environmental Policy Act. You are encouraged to attend any of the public hearings planned for summer 2012.
The proposed action includes:
- Renew (by act of Congress) the 1994 withdrawal of lands at NAWS China Lake to accommodate continued Navy use for research, development, acquisition, test, and evaluation (RDAT&E) and operational training activities.
- Revise and implement the Comprehensive Land Use Management Plan (CLUMP).
- Maintain Navy readiness by accommodating current and evolving state-of-the-art RDAT&E and training activities in test arenas and target areas.
On this website you will learn more about the proposed action. We invite you to explore the website, read the provided information and submit your comments on the Draft EIS/LEIS during the public review period. Remember, your comments are valuable to us and all comments will be considered when we prepare the Final EIS/LEIS.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving your comments.