POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA: FRAMING NEGOTIATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, AND SUSTAINABLE PROCESSES FOR LONG-TERM USE
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2024-05
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The Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), located on the Island of Hawai’i, is a critical
military training installation used by the U.S. Army and joint forces in the Indo-Pacific Area of
Operations. This report reviews the environmental remediation requirements and sustainable
processes necessary for extending the Army Land Lease Agreement with the State of Hawai’i,
focuses on unexploded ordnance (UXO) remediation techniques and procedures.
PTA, spanning over 133,000 acres, is strategically vital for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
forces. However, the presence of UXOs, hazardous materials, and cultural sensitivities presents
challenges to renewing the existing lease set to expire in 2029. The U.S. Army currently leases
approximately 22,000 acres from the State of Hawai’i. The lease agreement has been under much
scrutiny due to environmental concerns and a lawsuit resulting in the development of a state mandated management plan. Key proposed actions for upcoming negotiations include ‘Full
Retention’ (retain the entire 22,000 acres), ‘Modified Retention’ (retain ~ 19,700 acres), and
‘Minimum Retention and Access’ (retain ~ 10,100 acres and limited road access).
This report addresses environmental challenges and data gaps in recent environmental
impact statements by the executive agent overseeing the real estate transaction, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The report offers an overview of UXO and environmental regulatory
frameworks, and proposes techniques for Cost Engineering Requirements, UXO and
environmental control and monitoring, and emerging technologies and procedures for
remediation activities. Furthermore, the report closely examines the land lease agreement
through evaluating historical context, cultural perspectives, legal and regulatory variables, and
offers negotiation techniques and best alternatives to negotiated agreements.
The report underscores the critical importance of UXO remediation at PTA and
recommends leveraging advanced technologies and negotiation strategies to ensure
environmental sustainability and maintain military readiness. Implementing comprehensive
environmental monitoring systems and cost-effective remediation techniques will be essential for
a favorable lease agreement with the State of Hawai’i.
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POHAKULOA, Training Area, Negotiations, UXO Remediation, Remedial Action Cost Engineering Requirements, RACER
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