U.S. NAVY OFFICIAL WEBSITE
for the
UNDERSEA WARFARE
TRAINING RANGE (USWTR)
The U.S. Navy proposes to establish an instrumented undersea warfare training range (USWTR) off the east coast of the United States for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training.
The USWTR would cover approximately 500-square-nautical mile area of the ocean and would enable the U.S. Navy to train effectively in a shallow water environment at a suitable location for Atlantic Fleet units.
Subsequent to the preparation of the 2005 Draft OEIS/EIS, the Navy determined that a revised Draft OEIS/EIS should be prepared based on changes in the methodology by which behavioral impacts to marine mammals are assessed, comments received during the public comment period and changes in technology that eliminated the need for a secure landside cable termination facility. The 2008 Draft OEIS/EIS superseded the 2005 Draft OEIS/EIS. Public hearings were held on the 2008 Draft OEIS/EIS in September and October 2008. Based on comments received during the public comment period, and additional studies conducted by the Navy, a Final OEIS/EIS has been completed. The Record of Decision has been signed.
This Web site introduces the visitor to the proposed USWTR project and environmental impact statement. It details public involvement and the process ensuring that environmental issues are fully considered in project planning and development.