Environmental Planning Support

	PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2008) - The guided-missile destroyer USS O'KANE (DDG 77), the JMSDF destroyer JS SETOGIRI (DD 156) and the guided-missile frigate USS RODNEY M DAVIS (FFG 60) steam in formation during the Rim of the Pacific 2008 exercise off the coast of Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo 080729-N-9076B-002 by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Don Bray/Released)

The Compliance Team provides technical expertise in support of Navy facility and at-sea environmental planning; supporting the development of NEPA/EO 12114, MMPA, ESA, CWA, or other policy-driven projects. SSC Pacific scientists are able to address complex environmental issues involving biological, physical, and acoustic oceanography.

Capabilities (direct support):

• Natural resources assessment
• Water/sediment quality analysis 
• NEPA/EO 12114 documentation resource
• CWA permitting assistance

Applications:

• Advanced Deployable System AN/WQR-3 System Integration Test, Southern California Operating Area - Overseas Environmental Assessment
• Deployable Underwater Swimmer Detection System (USDS) Test and Evaluation (T&E) Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Assessment - Installation and Operation of Underwater Surveillance System (USS) at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor, Silverdale, Washington
• Environmental Assessment - Underwater Surveillance System, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Kings Bay, Camden County, GA
• Marine Resources Assessment for the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
• Marine Resources Assessment for the Western Mediterranean Sea
• Naval Base Coronado Underwater Swimmer Detection System (USDS) Installation and Operation Environmental Assessment
• Overseas Environmental Assessment for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Anti-submarine Warfare Bi-Static At-sea Test and Evaluation
• Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active (SURTASS LFA) Sonar