Navy EIS discussed

A public hearing on the Navy's draft environmental study is scheduled for Castle High School on April 1.

The session will begin at 4:30 p.m. with Navy representatives available to answer questions for two hours. The formal public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Comments also can be sent by mail to: Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic; Attn: MMA PM; 6506 Hampton Blvd.; Norfolk, VA 23508-1278.

All comments must be postmarked or received no later than April 25, to be considered in the final EIS.

The project Web site is at www.MMAEIS.com where the draft environmental impact statement is available.