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Chapter 3 ⎯ Affected EnvironmentHistoric Built EnvironmentHistoric resources within the ROI also include military housing, offices, structures, landscapes, anddistricts, as well as National Historic Landmarks. These historic resources include the Schofield BarracksHistoric District and the WAAF National Historic Landmark (USAG-HI 2004). These historicresources may include properties less than 50 years old, such as later Cold War properties, if they arefound to be of exceptional significance.Several surveys of historic buildings have been completed for the SBMR. The Schofield BarracksHistoric District and the Schofield Barracks Confinement Facility (Stockade) are listed on the NRHP.The Schofield Barracks Historic District includes 176 contributing buildings and 10 other contributingsites, structures, and objects.Areas of Traditional InterestTraditions and oral histories indicate that the central plateau where SBMR is located was an area ofsacred activities and the residences of Oahu chiefs. An oral history study was completed to try to locateTCPs and ATIs. Informants indicated that there were several ATIs in the area, but they would notdisclose specific information about their locations.Of particular public concern is the status of the Haleauau Heiau. The heiau was thought to have beendestroyed, but was recently located near the BAX construction site at SBMR. Construction of theBAX has not commenced; however, UXO clearance was initiated. Site protection measures for thearea on the bluff above Haleauau Heiau during UXO clearance were established with the input of thecultural monitors and the earth disturbance stayed within the site protection boundaries. Only someboulder fragments rolled over the fencing (Photo 1). The Heiau was not affected by earth disturbingactivities or the movement of the boulders (Photo 2).Photo 1: July 25, 2006 – Boulders rolled onto fencingFebruary 2008 3–36 2/25th SBCT Final EIS