Sen. Cramer: Air Force Intends to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Nuclear Modernization at Minot AFB

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U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, announced today the Air Force is advising the public of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) basing action and Minuteman III demilitarization at the Minot Air Force Base.

"An Environmental Impact Statement is necessary to keep nuclear modernization efforts moving forward," said Senator Cramer. "Minot residents should make themselves aware of the details and be ready to work with the Air Force as needed."

According to the Air Force, the EIS will assess the potential environmental consequences of the proposal of GBSD, which will modernize and replace Minuteman III flight systems, weapon system command and control, and launch systems. Senator Cramer has been working closely with Defense Department officials to keep these efforts on track.

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