Fort Lee, Farrar Island Munitions Response Site

Fort Lee, Farrar Island Munitions Response Site The US Army Garrison Fort Lee is interested in soliciting public participation for an online meeting to discuss the Recognize, Retreat and Report (3Rs) program for the Farrar Island Munitions Response Site (MRS). The Farrar Island MRS encompasses 5,666 acres, and its current land use includes residential housing, light industry, commercial, recreation, education, and wildlife preservation. The land associated with Farrar Island MRS is currently owned by Chesterfield County, Dominion Energy, Inc. (Dominion), and other private owners and is not used by Fort Lee. Farrar Island served as an impact area for artillery during the World War I (WWI) period. The duration of use was relatively short, specifically from 15 March through 19 June 1918. Historical accounts show that 1 piece of munition/explosive of concern (MEC) was encountered. Subsequent intrusive investigations during the 2019 Remedial Investigation found no MEC or other munitions debris. However, there is a small chance civilians could encounter dangerous munitions within or near the former artillery firing range. It may be difficult to recognize an item if it is weathered, partially buried, or broken. As described in the Army's October 2024 Final 3Rs Plan for the Farrar Island Munitions Response Site, suspected munitions items should never be touched, moved, or disturbed. The Army would like to conduct a one-hour seminar to discuss any concerns related to the Farrar Island MRS. Anyone from the local area is welcome. If enough public feedback is received, then the Army will set up a public Zoom meeting, and the link will be provided on Fort Lee's website. To express interest please contact the following: Mr. Craig Norris Environmental Engineer Environmental Management Division Building 6005 825 19th Street Fort Lee, Virginia 23801 Desk: (804)734-3772 Email: craig.a.norris10.civ@army.mil In addition, the Final Farrar Island 3 Rs Plan is available for download as well as the May 2022 Farrar Island MRS Final Decision Document on the Fort Lee website for 30 days following this announcement, at which point, solicitation will be closed. Fort Lee website URL as follows: https://home.army.mil/greggadams/about/Garrison/directorate-public-works/environmental-management/documents-review Publication Dates LPTR0478446