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Chapter 5 – Environmental ConsequencesAs noted above, the Army proposes to reorient the runway at PTA as part of a major renovation ofBAAF. Reorientation of the runway would change the current instrument approach procedures bychanging the compass directions for approaches and departures from the runway, shifting the initialapproach fix (IAF) location, and changing the missed approach point and track. Although thisreorientation of the runway would result in a significant improvement to the safety of the PTACantonment by allowing air traffic to clear the PTA Cantonment, it would have a less than significanteffect on the airspace above the PTA. Once the runway is reoriented and its approaches have beenadjusted, operations within the airspace would continue as they occurred before the reorientation.5.2.14 Energy Demand and GenerationThis section identifies the potential environmental consequences to energy demand, generation,delivery systems, or energy costs. This analysis included identification and evaluation of the missionrequirements for energy and the extent to which each installation already meets these requirements.The analysis also evaluated whether the proposed project activities for each alternative would expandthe specific installations’ demand for regional energy, if energy prices in the region have been rising,and if any additional demand for energy and increases in prices would adversely affect the proposedproject. Table 5-17 summarizes the potential energy impacts under implementation of Alternative A.Energy impacts are expected to be less than significant; therefore, no mitigation is required.Table 5-17Summary of Potential Energy Demand and Generation Impacts fromAlternative ALocationActivity Group SBMR DMR KTA/KLOA PTAImpacts from Cantonment Construction N/A N/A N/A N/AImpacts from Range Construction ☼ N/A N/A ☼Impacts from Live-Fire Training ☼ N/A ☼/ N/A ☼Impacts from Maneuver Training ☼ ☼ ☼/ N/A ☼ = Significant + = Beneficial Impact = Significant but mitigable to less than significant N/A = Not Applicable☼ = Less than Significant = No Impact5.2.14.1 Impacts from Cantonment ConstructionThere is no cantonment construction required in USAG-HI to support the stationing of the 2/25 th .USAG-HI has adequate facilities on hand to support the SBCT and, in fact, was supporting theSBCT’s living, administrative, and vehicle maintenance requirements in 2007 prior to the unit’sdeployment.5.2.14.2 Impacts from Range ConstructionLess Than Significant ImpactsEnergy demand and costs. Alternative A would result in less than significant adverse long-termeffects on energy usage as a result of increased electrical demands at SBMR and PTA, but would alsoresult in less than significant beneficial impacts on electrical service. Construction at SBMR and PTAcould result in service interruptions in order to connect new lines and extend service. This impactFebruary 2008 5-67 2/25th SBCT Final EIS