to carry out mission requirements. This is of particular importance as the proposed
railroad yard site is within the AZARNG TFTA and below helicopter training routes used
for both day and night training operations.
Other concerns with the project on the part of nearby residents and others include:
Concerns with railroad fuel spills,
Local air quality impacts from diesel engine operations,
Noise impacts from railroad activities, and
Water quantity and quality impacts from use of potable water and disposal of
wastewater.
The 2015 Pinal County Comprehensive Plan identifies Red Rock as one of four strategic
growth areas and notes the Union Pacific railroad yard construction as an accelerator for
future development in the region. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as
employment. Currently the Union Pacific Railroad is continuing to assess the project
proposal and determine its future needs with regards to the railroad classification /
switchyard at this location.
Union Pacific Railroad, Pinal County and the AZARNG should collaborate on future rail
yard development plans with a goal to minimize any negative impacts on military
helicopter training activities in the area.
5.10
Legislative Initiatives (LEG)
Legislative initiatives are proposed changes in relevant policies, laws, regulations, or
programs that could have a significant impact on one or more substantive areas of
concern to both the facility and to stakeholder communities. The assessment of
compatibility issues that fall under Legislative Initiatives focused on initiatives with
general and broad implications.
One issue relating to Legislative Initiatives has been
identified as part of this JLUS.
LEG-1 Arizona Revised Statutes do not address AZARNG sites.
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