This JLUS will assess the following
set of 25 potential compatibility
factors to determine all current
and potential issues.
What is compatibility?
Compatibility in relationship to military readiness is the balance and /
or compromise between community and military needs and interests.
The goal of compatibility planning is to promote an environment
where both entities can coexist successfully.
AQ
Air Quality
Air quality is defined by numerous
components that are regulated at the federal
and state level. For compatibility, the primary
concerns are pollutants that limit visibility
(such as particulates, ozone, etc.) and potential
non-attainment of air quality standards that
may limit future changes in operations at the
installation or in the area.
AT
Anti-Terrorism / Force
Protection
Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection (AT / FP)
relates to the safety of personnel, facilities,
and information on an installation from
outside threats. Methods to protect the
installation and its supportive facilities can
impact off-installation uses.
BIO
Biological Resources
Biological resources include
federal and state listed species (threatened
and endangered species) and the habitats
they live in or utilize. These resources may
also include areas such as wetlands and
migratory corridors that support these
species. The presence of sensitive biological
resources may require special development
considerations and should be included early
in the planning process.
CC
Changing Climate
A changing climate drives the
effort to prepare for future climate change
impacts resulting from natural factors and
human activities that influence long-term
atmospheric conditions. The impacts may
include changes in flood potential which can
present operational and planning challenges
for the military and communities.
COM
Communication /
Coordination
Communication / coordination relates to the
level of interaction on compatibility issues
among military installations, jurisdictions,
land and resource management agencies, and
conservation authorities.
CR
Cultural Resources
Cultural resources may prevent
development, apply development constraints,
or require special access by Native American
tribes, other groups, or governmental
regulatory authorities.
DSS
Dust / Smoke /
Steam
Dust results from the suspension of
particulate matter in the air. Dust (and smoke)
can be created by fire (controlled burns,
agricultural burning, and artillery exercises),
ground disturbance (agricultural activities,
military operations, grading), industrial
activities, or other similar processes. Dust,
smoke, and steam are compatibility issues
if sufficient in quantity to impact flight
operations (such as reducing visibility or
causing equipment damage).
ED
Energy Development
Development of energy sources,
including alternative energy sources (such
as solar, wind, or biofuels) could pose
compatibility issues related to glare (solar
energy), vertical obstruction (wind generation),
or radar interference (wind generation).
FSC
Frequency Spectrum
Capacity
In a defined area, the frequency spectrum
is limited. Frequency spectrum capacity
is critical for maintaining existing and
future missions and communications on
installations. This is also addressed from the
standpoint of consumer electronics.
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