FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR PROPOSED MORTAR AND ARTILLERY TRAINING AT RICHARDSON TRAINING AREA, JBER – ALASKA The Department of Air Force (DAF) is issuing this notice to inform the public of the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Proposed Mortar and Artillery Training at Richardson Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (JBER). The Final EIS evaluates potential social and environmental impacts related to modifying the conditions under which live-fire weapons training and qualification is conducted at JBER. For areas where significant impacts are identified, the EIS proposes mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate those impacts. The EIS also responds to substantive comments received on the Draft EIS during the 60-day public comment period, which ended on June 24, 2025. The DAF has identified Alternative 1 as its preferred alternative in the Final EIS because it allows for full live-fire proficiency and certification in accordance with regulations and doctrine and minimizes the need to travel to other installations. This notice also serves as final public notification of impacts to wetlands and floodplains in accordance with Section 2(a)(4) of Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management, and Section 2(b) of EO 11990, Protection of Wetlands. Electronic copies of the EIS can be downloaded from the project website at https://JBER-PMART-EIS.com (under "EIS Documents"). The EIS is also available at the following local libraries: Wasilla Public Library 500 N. Casey Street Wasilla, AK 99654; Z.J. Loussac Public Library 3600 Denali Street Anchorage, AK 99503; Chugiak–Eagle River Branch Library 12001 Business Boulevard #176 Eagle River, AK 99577; and JBER Library, 123 Chilkoot Avenue, Bldg. 7 JBER, AK 99505. No public comments are being accepted on the Final EIS. All other inquiries may be submitted to JBER Public Affairs, JBER.PA@US.AF.MIL, (907) 552-8151; (U.S. Post Office) JBER Public Affairs, 10480 Sijan Ave., Suite 123, JBER, AK 99506. In the subject line please include "PMART EIS." Pub: Feb. 1, 4/2026