Of the 25 compatibility factors considered, seven were determined to be
inapplicable to this JLUS:
Cultural Resources
Energy Development
Frequency Spectrum Capacity
Housing Availability
Scarce Natural Resources
Vibration
Water Quality / Quantity
Waterfront Access to Keesler AFB. Keesler AFB is accessible via the
Back Bay of Biloxi. High levels of waterway traffic create a
jurisdictional concern when boaters approach the Keesler AFB
shoreline.
CSX Transportation Rail Proximity. The CSX Transportation rail line
located south of Keesler AFB carries hazardous cargo and could create
a fence line breach if derailed.
Air Quality (AQ)
Air quality is defined by numerous components regulated at the federal and
state level. For compatibility, the primary concerns are pollutants that limit
visibility, such as particulates, ozone, etc. and potential non‐attainment of air
quality standards that may limit future changes in operations at an
installation or the surrounding region. The following Air Quality issue was
identified:
Regional Air Quality. Though Harrison County is in attainment for six
air quality criteria pollutants and Keesler AFB is in compliance with its
Title V Air Quality operating Permit, future community development
has the potential to affect regional air quality. Keesler AFB has
requested a change to its existing permit to reflect lower air quality
emission limits.
Climate Consideration (CC)
Climate consideration examines the gradual shift of global weather patterns
and temperatures resulting from natural factors and human activities
(e.g., burning fossil fuels) that produce long‐term impacts on atmospheric
conditions. The results of climate variability, i.e. ozone depletion and
inefficiencies in land use, can present operational and planning challenges for
the military and communities as resources are depleted and environments
are alte red. The following Climate Consideration issues were identified:
Potential for Flooding to Impact Keesler Air Force Base Missions.
Increased frequency and severity of weather events, such as storm
surge can create flooding at Keesler AFB and affect mission operations.
Potential for Climate Variability to Impact Keesler Air Force Base.
Keesler AFB is vulnerable to long‐term impacts from climate variability
including an increase in risk and severity of flooding and storm surge
events.
Potential for Climate Variability to Impact Surrounding Jurisdictions
Outside of Keesler AFB. The community is vulnerable to long‐term
impacts from inundation due to climate variability including loss of
access to Keesler Medical Center.
Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection (AT / FP)
Anti‐Terrorism Force Protection (AT / FP) relates to the safety of personnel,
facilities, and information on an installation from outside threats. Security
concerns and trespassing can present immediate compatibility concerns for
installations. Due to current global conditions and recent events, military
installations are required to implement more restrictive standards to address
AT / FP concerns. These measures include increased security checks at
installation gates and physical changes (such as new gate / entry designs).
The following Anti‐Terrorism / Force Protection issues were identified:
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