LU‐6: Concern exists with the planned railroad classification / switchyard
construction near Silverbell Army Heliport.
Location:
Picacho Peak Stagefield
Union Pacific Railroad has identified plans to construct a new railroad classification /
switchyard near Picacho Peak that would include hazardous cargo transfer
capabilities. The railroad hazardous cargo transfer operations have the potential to
impact flight training around this proposed facility and create safety concerns for
pilots operating in the area.
LU‐6A: Add railroad switchyard to No‐Fly map. Primary Party:
If the proposed railroad switchyard is developed in the future, the AZARNG should
add it to the No‐Fly map used by pilots and students at SBAH.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
AZARNG
Geographic Area:
Helicopter TFTA MCA
FOR OTHER STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, SEE STRATEGIES COM‐1F, COM‐1G LAS‐3A, LAS‐3B, LAS‐3C, LAS‐
3D, LAS‐3E, LU‐1A, LU‐1B, LU‐1C, LU‐1D, LU‐1F, LU‐1G, AND LU‐1I.
LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES (LEG) ISSUES
LEG‐1: Arizona Revised Statutes do not address AZARNG sites.
Location:
The Arizona Revised Statues related to land use and development around military
aviation facilities do not identify Silverbell Army Heliport and Picacho Peak Stagefield
as military airports.
Project Area
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
LEG‐1A: Monitor and review existing and proposed state legislation. Primary Party:
In consultation with subject matter experts, the AZARNG and the JLUS
Implementation Committee should review existing and proposed state legislation
pertaining to land use, development, planning, and/or land use notification to
determine if the legislation supports and makes more sustainable military missions or
if revisions are warranted to more effectively reach this goal. The review should
benchmark military‐related legislation from other states to identify the best
legislative approaches and language in support of economic development and
enhanced military planning coordination.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
AZARNG
Partner:
Arizona Military Affairs
Commission
Geographic Area:
N/A
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