POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA: FRAMING NEGOTIATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, AND SUSTAINABLE PROCESSES FOR LONG-TERM USE

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dc.contributor.advisorSingh, Amarjit
dc.coverage.spatialHawaii
dc.creatorWalton, James
dc.creatorSingh, Amarjit
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-30T00:29:07Z
dc.date.available2024-05-30T00:29:07Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.formatTechnical Report
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10125/108159
dc.languageeng
dc.rightshttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/
dc.subjectPOHAKULOA
dc.subjectTraining Area
dc.subjectNegotiations
dc.subjectUXO Remediation
dc.subjectRemedial Action Cost Engineering Requirements
dc.subjectRACER
dc.titlePOHAKULOA TRAINING AREA: FRAMING NEGOTIATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION, AND SUSTAINABLE PROCESSES FOR LONG-TERM USE
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