Virginia Capes Range Complex Final Environmental Impact Statement

VACAPES Range Complex FEIS/OEISChapter 3 Affected Environment andEnvironmental Consequences3.2 – Haz Materials/Haz WasteTABLE 3.2-5SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTSOF THE ALTERNATIVES IN THE VACAPES EIS/OEIS STUDY AREA(Continued)Summary of Effects and Impact ConclusionAlternative and StressorNEPA(U.S. Territorial Waters, 0 to 12 nm)Alternative 2 (Preferred Alternative)MEMUnderwater detonationsand high-explosiveordnanceNon-explosive practicemunitionsMine warfaredeployment/recoveryLong-term, minor, and localizedaccumulation of MEM on the oceanfloor, Sargassum mats, and beaches.Slight increase compared to No Action.Negligible effects.Long-term, minor, and localizedaccumulation of MEM on the oceanfloor, Sargassum mats, and beaches.Slight increase compared to No Action.Negligible effects.Executive Order 12114(Non-Territorial Waters, >12 nm)Long-term, minor, and localizedaccumulation of MEM on the oceanfloor and Sargassum mats. Slightincrease compared to No Action.Negligible effects.Long-term, minor, and localizedaccumulation of MEM on the oceanfloor and Sargassum mats. Slightincrease compared to No Action.Negligible effects.Impact conclusion Less than significant impact. Less than significant harm.3-33 March 2009