A compatibility issue is characterized as something that impacts, hinders, or presents an
obstacle to the military or nearby communities and requires an action to resolve or
mitigate the issue. In this chapter, issues resulting from military and community activities
/ operations are grouped according to the relevant compatibility factor. For each
identified issue, a compatibility assessment that discusses the nature and cause of the
issue is provided, along with the existing or potential impacts it causes or may cause the
military or surrounding communities.
Compatibility Factor Evaluation Methods
This section outlines the methodology that was used for the assessment of the
25 compatibility factors in relation to the AZARNG sites and the surrounding
communities.
The evaluation consisted of a comprehensive and inclusive discovery process to identify
key stakeholder issues associated with the 25 compatibility factors. During the beginning
phase of the project, a week‐long stakeholder interview process took place where
representatives from various key stakeholder groups were interviewed to discuss the
JLUS process and identify any compatibility issues they felt were existing or could occur in
the future. These interviews occurred with representatives from the following
stakeholder groups:
Background Report
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