Chapter 4: Planning and Compatibility Tools
Chapter 4 details the existing plans, programs, and studies that can help address
compatibility issues in the area. The applicable tools are reviewed to assess the
effectiveness of each existing plan or program relative to the compatibility issues that are
identified and described in Chapter 5.
Chapter 5: Compatibility Assessment
Compatibility, in relation to military readiness, can be defined as the balance or
compromise between community needs and interests and military needs and interests.
Chapter 5 presents the compatibility issues identified for the Pinal County JLUS. These
issues were identified based on input from the PC and TWG, members of the public,
stakeholder interviews, existing plans and technical reports, and an evaluation by the
project team. This chapter categorizes the issues relative to the following
25 compatibility factors:
1-16
Air Quality
Anti‐Terrorism / Force Protection
Biological Resources
Changing Climate
Communication / Coordination
Cultural Resources
Dust / Smoke / Steam
Energy Development
Frequency Spectrum Capacity
Frequency Spectrum Impedance / Interference
Housing Availability
Infrastructure Extensions
Land / Air Space Competition
Land Use
Legislative Initiatives
Light and Glare
Noise
Public Services
Public Trespassing
Roadway Capacity
Safety
Scarce Natural Resources
Vertical Obstructions
Vibration
Water Quality / Quantity
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