Increase cultural resource appreciation.
Contribute to local, national and international knowledge base to better
understand cultural resources and their value.
The 2012 ICRMP identified 98 archeological sites on FMR as potentially eligible for the
National Register. There are 25 additional archeological sites that require further
evaluation to determine their eligibility for the NRHP. The plan details cultural resources
management strategies on FMR including:
Documentation and evaluation of all known cultural resources;
Proper treatment of eligible or potentially eligible properties, as defined by the
NHPA and its implementing regulations; and
Stewardship education and training for AZARNG personnel.
Throughout the JLUS Project Area, organizations with responsibilities to manage land
assets and associated cultural resources must comply with applicable federal, state and
local regulations to ensure cultural resources that are listed or eligible to be listed on the
National Register are identified and protected. Organizations with a direct role in the
management of cultural resources on and around FMR include the AZARNG, ASLD and
Pinal County. These organizations while working closely with the SHPO, Native American
tribal governments and other stakeholders, carry out actions and duties to ensure
cultural resources on lands they are responsible for are properly managed. Additional
proposed development planned to support the region’s growing population, may impact
important cultural resources. In addition, there may be additional cultural site
discoveries during project construction. It is incumbent upon the stakeholders in the
JLUS Project Area to work collaboratively to minimize the potential for these impacts and
to continue a proactive approach to managing cultural resources in the region.
5.4
Dust / Smoke / Steam (DSS)
Dust results from the suspension of particulate matter in the air. Dust and smoke can be
created by fire (controlled or prescribed burns, agricultural burning, and artillery
exercises), ground disturbance (agricultural activities, military operations, grading),
industrial activities, and other processes. Dust, smoke, and steam are compatibility
issues if sufficient in quantity to impact flight operations, by reducing visibility, causing
equipment damage, or creating other safety impediments.
Particles of dust and other materials found in the air are referred to as particulate
matter. At certain concentrations, particulate matter can be harmful to humans and
animals can cause strains to the heart or longs if it is inhaled. Harmful particulate matter
(PM10 and PM2.5) can be caused by many activities, including driving on unpaved roads
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