Line 4: Fort Lewis, WA is located in Pierce County, eight miles SW of The projected long range personnel strength increase is due to the activitation of the I CORPS and the addition of new military units for the 9th Division. Further, the "High Technology Test Bed" will make its "home" at Fort Lewis, WA. Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA) is one of three major USAREUR training areas for US Forces in Europe. Providing training to Army, Armor and Inf units, it is also the home of the 7th Army Training Command (7ATC). Dwelling units will be three-story two-bedroom apartment type buildings, with carports. The design will include masonry constructed structures. provided with low temperature hot-water heating. Site work includes grading, paving, walks, landscaping, storm drainage, street lighting and all utilities except telephone service. Government furnished equipment consists of range, refrigerator, garbage disposal, hot water heater, dishwasher, and smoke detector. Passive solar assisted heating will be provided. a. The proposed project will cause no significant air and water pollution during construction or when operationsl. b. The proposed project will not be located in an area subject to flooding. DD11391 (see next page) PREVIOUS EDITIONS MAY BE USED INTERNALLY c. The project has been reviewed for applicability to Executive Order 12114, "Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions." It has been determined that no environmental documentation is required. d. Justification: Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of three major USAREUR traning areas for US Forces in Europe. Located 58 miles NE of Nuernberg, BRD. Grafenwoehr serves approximately 2,282 square miles of military community with a military/dependent population of approximately 13,000 and situated in the midst of an agrarian area. Most of the local economy housing is considered minimum quality by US construction standards. The majority of the new housing is owner occupied with one floor of the house rented to military families. Apartment complexes, where available, are utilized by local governments to house low income civilian families. There are no plans for any major construction of houses or apartments. The present family housing inventory of 721 dwelling units is averaging a utilization rate of 98.0%. MAY |