and the affected communities work together to mitigate the issue of noise and develop
strategies to coexist compatibly.
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Compatibility issues and associated mitigation strategies have been developed based on
guidance from the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, which requires
federal agencies to consider the effects of a proposed project on cultural resources that
are listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Under the
NHPA and associated implementing regulations, federal entities must consider the
effects of their projects on historic properties and take action to mitigate negative
impacts. The most common mitigation strategy is to avoid the immediate area in which
historic properties are found, which can limit the amount of land that is available for
development, but typically in negligible ways. Because the presence of historic properties
may constrain or alter development plans, these properties and any needed compliance
actions should be identified early in the planning process.
The location of cultural resources on or near Arizona Army National Guard sites such as
Florence Military Reservation may require avoidance or other mitigations to protect
resources.
Partners in Flight Program
The DoD has implemented a program entitled Partners in Flight that sustains and
enhances the military testing, training, and safety mission through habitat‐based
management strategies. The program assists natural resource managers in the
monitoring, inventory, research, and management of birds and their habitats. As part of
the Partners in Flight program, a strategic plan is created that can be incorporated into a
Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) plan. This program reaches beyond the
boundaries of the installation to facilitate community partnerships and determine the
current status of bird populations in order to prevent the further endangerment of birds.
Safe Drinking Water Act
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the main federal law that ensures the quality of
drinking water in the U.S. The SDWA authorizes the EPA to set national health‐based
drinking water standards to protect against both naturally‐occurring and man‐made
water contaminants. The SDWA applies to every public water system in the U.S. and can
provide guidance on which projects are likely to impact water quality.
The Sikes Act
The Sikes Act requires the DoD to develop and implement Integrated Natural Resources
Management Plans (INRMPs) for military installations. The INRMPs are prepared in
cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state fish and wildlife agencies to
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