Camp Revenna in Ohio one of three possible missile interceptor site locations located within the continental United States being considered by the Pentagon.
The Pentagon released a statement revealing its intention to build another missile defense site in the Continental United States. The reveal was part of a requirement to publish publicly an “Environmental Impact Statement.”As part of the deal a series of “missile interceptors” would be stationed that could fire rockets at nuclear weapons aimed at the U.S. by enemy nations.
The press release reads as follows:
“Sites Announced for Environmental Impact Statement for Potential Missile Defense Site
Pursuant to Congressional direction to complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a potential additional missile defense site in the continental United States, the Missile Defense Agency has completed an extensive evaluation of sites announced by the Department of Defense in September, 2013. The department has made no decision to proceed with construction of a new missile defense site.
It is expected to take approximately 24 months to conduct and complete the EIS. The EIS will assess environmental impacts at each of the sites, to include potential impacts to land use, water resources, air quality, transportation, socioeconomics and other factors established by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Public involvement is encouraged as part of the process, to include public meetings, written comments and public review of the draft and final documents.
The sites selected for completion of an EIS are (in alphabetical order):
– Camp Ravenna, Ohio
– Fort Custer, Michigan
– Fort Drum, New York
– Portsmouth SERE Training Area, Maine (Rangeley)”
Source: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=16518
According to one report “the Missile Defense Agency will gather additional information about the site including an on-site visit, before deciding which site will advance to the next round of consideration”, according to Congressman Tim Ryan (source: http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/department-of-defense-considers-camp-ravenna-as-defensive-missile-site).