Corps to discuss Former Camp Beale military munitions response program at March 22 public meeting

Published March 14, 2016

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a public meeting Mar. 22 to update the community about an upcoming investigation of potential munitions areas at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Former Camp Beale.

The Corps is conducting a study to further review the potential projects recommended following a 2007 site inspection. Data collection, obtaining rights of entry, and setting up a restoration advisory board (RAB) to discuss the status and future activities with the community are all part of the study process.

The meeting will be held March 22 at 7 p.m. in the California Department of Transportation building, 703 B Street, Marysville, California. Representatives from the Corps will discuss and answer questions about the Former Camp Beale military munitions response program, project activities and public participation opportunities.

Located in Nevada and Yuba Counties, California, Camp Beale was used for military training activities including artillery, mortar and rocket training ranges, and practice bombing ranges.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District provides planning, engineering, project management, environmental restoration and construction services to military and civilian customers in parts of eight western states, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming.


Public meeting details:

Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2016

7:00 p.m.

California Department of Transportation Building

Sierra Nevada Room

703 B Street, Marysville, CA.

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Contact
Randy Gon
916-557-5123
spk-pao@usace.army.mil

Release no. 16-008