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Navy/USMC

Navy Prefers Mayport EIS Option To Homeport One CVN In Florida

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

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Following the completion of an environmental impact statement (EIS) on homeporting a nuclear aircraft carrier at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport, Fla. , the Navy yesterday said its "preferred alternative" is to bring a single nuclear powered aircraft carrier (CVN) to Mayport. The EIS examined potential consequences of constructing and operating facilities and infrastructure associated with homeporting additional surface ships at NAVSTA Mayport. The EIS evaluated resources in the Mayport area that may be affected by the proposed action, such as…

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