Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Deployment Area Selection and Land Withdrawal/Acquisition DEIS. Chapter I. Program Overview

摘要

Soviet missile developments are making our land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) increasingly vulnerable. To improve deterrence against hostile actions against the United States, the U.S. Air Force proposes to deploy 200 mobile M-X missiles in a survivable multiple protective shelter (MPS) basing mode. The system will include two operating bases, 4,600 shelters, approximately 8,500 miles of roads, and related support facilities, operated and maintained by about 13,000 people. The first 10 missiles are to be operational by mid-1986, and the system is to be fully operational by the end of 1989. Major decisions to be made are selection of a deployment area or areas and two operating base locations from areas identified as suitable in Nevada, Utah, Texas, and New Mexico. Land withdrawal/acquisition could begin in 1981 and construction of initial facilities in 1982. (Author)