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Public Comment Period on LATA Draft EA

The 60-day public comment period on the Draft Environmental Assessment analyzing the 27th Special Operations Wing's proposal to establish a low altitude training area in portions of Colorado and New Mexico closed Nov. 5.

We would like to thank all citizens, Tribes, Pueblos, federal, local and state agencies, elected officials and private organizations for taking time to provide comments on the Draft EA. These comments will help the Air Force make an informed decision on a way forward in achieving our training goals while continuing to be good stewards of the environment and good neighbors to residents of Colorado and New Mexico.

The wing received approximately 1,500 comments via email, fax and mail emphasizing many important issues. In addition, 855 people attended 17 community forums in New Mexico and Colorado, where an additional 298 comments were submitted. All comments received will be evaluated and considered in preparation of the Final EA and will become part of the administrative record. Every comment - regardless of method of submittal - will be considered equally.

Public feedback has already significantly influenced our proposal, and it will continue to do so. Please visit this page for the most up-to-date information regarding the proposal, including a Final EA or other outcome.

Cannon Draft Environmental Documents

2011-09-08 Cannon Low Altitude Training Area (6 MB PDF) Due to a large file size, this document may have to be saved to your computer to view. The document that currently appears on the website has been updated with minor administrative corrections to Figures 2-1, 2-2, 2-4 and 3-7 and Appendix C to include letters referenced already in Section 3.6.2.3.

Figure 2-4 Proposed Training Boundary 2011-09-08

Cannon Final Environmental Documents

2011 Melrose Range Plan

Low Altitude Training Area Information

• Public Comment Period Close Press Release November 7
• LATA Forums October 11-20
• LATA Forums September 19 - October 6
• AF Community Forums Press Release September 29
• AF Community Forums Press Release September 14
• Draft EA Press Release September 7
• Libraries and Post Offices where EA is available
• LATA Aircraft
• LATA Purpose and Need
• NEPA Fact Sheet

LATA Updates

LATA Community Forum Presentation
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How to Submit Comments

Electronic copies of these documents may be requested from Cannon AFB Public Affairs at 575-784-4131 or by downloading via the links on this page.

Comments must be submitted via mail or fax:

27 SOW Public Affairs
Attn: LATA Comments
110 E. Sextant Avenue, Suite 1150
Cannon AFB, NM 88103
Fax: 575-784-7412

Comments may also be emailed to 27SOW.PA.NEPA@cannon.af.mil. Please provide full contact information, to include name and address, so you can be added to the list of interested or affected persons who will receive updates.

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