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CD-086-06, Navy Training ExercisesSouthern CaliforniaPage 9B. History. As noted above, the exercises are similar in duration, intensity, andlocation to long-standing Navy training in the operating areas. The Navy states:Nominally, the U.S. Navy (Navy) conducts seven COMPTUEXs and seven JTFEXsper 2-year period throughout existing major ranges and facilities in the southwesternUnited States and offshore Southern California (Table 1-1 and Figure 1-1 [Exhibit1]). Dependent on national tasking, an average of three ESG COMPTUEXs, fourCSG COMPTUEXs, three ESG JTFEXs, and four CSG JTFEXs, would be conductedover a 2-year period (fourteen total exercises). Beginning January 2007, the Navyproposes to conduct some of these major range events concurrently. The overallnumber, type, frequency, and location of these major range events would not changefrom current baseline operations. Southern California (SOCAL) land, sea and airranges have supported major Fleet training dating back before the 1920’s. SanClemente Island (SCI) has served as a dedicated Fleet training asset since it wastransferred over to the Department of the Navy (DON) in 1934. As early as 1935,naval gunfire and bombing, and U.S. Fleet Landing exercises have occurred in theSCI Shore Bombardment Area (SHOBA) and throughout the island, respectively.C. Federal Agency's Consistency Determination. The Navy has determined theproject consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the California Coastal ManagementProgram.II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:The staff recommends that the Commission adopt the following motion:MOTION:I move that the Commission conditionally concur with consistencydetermination CD-086-06 and determine that, as conditioned, theproject described therein is fully consistent, and thus is consistent tothe maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of theCalifornia Coastal Management Program (CCMP).STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends a YES vote on the motion. Passage of this motion will result in anagreement with the determination and adoption of the following resolution and findings. Anaffirmative vote of a majority of the Commissioners present is required to pass the motion.