[CPEO-MEF] Summary's of Encroachment Testimony by Military

[StellaVB@aol.com]

I am a little late in responding to these testimonies dated April, 2001 
throught the listserver.  I would like to applaud the Air Force for cleaning 
up the active bases on a regular basis.  I do believe that would help the 
ground/groundwater contamination greatly.  I do believe the Air Force is a 
number one polluter of the groundwater due to fuel for their 'flying 
machines'.  I would like to know how the Air Force monitors for groundwater 
contamination on active bases.  My other question:  How is the Air Force 
working to lower emissions?  

The Marines testimony was interesting and I am very familiar with the Miramar

Marine Corps Air Station.  I do agree there must be a buffer zone for there 
is no way to 'mute' the sound of those fighters taking off, landing or flying

for that matter.  I lived next to Camp Bonneville in WA and, for me 
personally, I loved the sound of the Army Helicopters coming in or flying 
over BUT everyone does not enjoy those sounds like I would.  I am also VERY 
aware of Camp Pendleton.  I must ask WHY that particular spot of beach and 
not any other?  Camp Pendleton takes up many miles of the Southern California

coastline.

Stella Bourassa


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