What's New?

• The Record of Decision was finalized and signed on May 11, 2011. The Record of Decision has been added to the document section.

• The Marine Mammal Protection Act Final Rule has been added to the documents section.

• The Programmatic Biological Opinion has been added to the documents section.

• The Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan has been added to the documents section.

Alaska and the GOA Temporary Maritime Activities Area (TMAA)

Alaska and the GOA TMAA represent an essential combination of sea, land, and airspace that provides realistic training areas for Navy personnel.

Environmental Stewardship

The Navy manages its air and sea ranges, facilities, and natural resources as integrated training range complexes to be able to meet its current and future requirements while protecting natural and cultural resources and minimizing effects to the environment. The Navy’s approach to the GOA TMAA is no different.

As a responsible environmental steward, the U.S. Navy is concerned about the potential effects of its operations on the environment and is committed to complying with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies. The Navy is actively engaged in research to better understand the potential effects of its activities on the environment and to ensure that Navy policy and compliance are science-based.

Public Involvement

Public involvement is a fundamental part of the EIS/OEIS development and the Navy appreciates your comments. The Navy has established several venues and informational resource areas for the public to learn more.

The Final EIS/OEIS is available on this Web site and in designated public libraries. Comments on the Draft EIS/OEIS and the Final EIS/OEIS were accepted on this website and by mail.