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Chapter 5 – Environmental Consequencesbuildings and structures, and PRTCSs. There is a possibility the proposed action would impactknown or unknown cultural resources, an impact that cannot be mitigated to less than significant.Table 5-23 summarizes the types of impacts to cultural resources that would occur under AlternativeB.Table 5-23Summary of Potential Cultural Resources Impacts from Alternative BLocationActivity Group Fort Richardson Donnelly Training AreaImpacts from Cantonment Construction ☼ N/AImpacts from Range Construction N/AImpacts from Live-Fire Training ☼ ☼Impacts from Maneuver Training = Significant + = Beneficial Impact = Significant but mitigable to less than significant N/A = Not Applicable= Less than Significant☼= No ImpactImpacts on cultural resources including historic structures, prehistoric and historic archaeologicalsites, and PRTCSs could include intrusion of new buildings or structures that are not consistent withthe historic characteristics of a historic site or district, renovation or demolition of historic buildings,ground disturbance at archaeological sites, removal of objects or artifacts from eligible sites,increased access to archaeologically sensitive areas, or restriction of access to sacred sites. Theoverall increase in traffic and use could result in accelerated disturbance and degradation. Newtraining ranges would be required on FRA. Increased frequency and intensity of training would resultin more extensive and more frequent damage to cultural resources. New systems and equipment,including eight-wheeled Stryker vehicles, would entail the use of more extensive areas duringmaneuver training, resulting in more damage to cultural resource sites. However, Stryker vehicleexercises tend to focus more on rapid deployment and remain on existing roads than training withconventional vehicles. Management activities, land stewardship, policy and programs implementationare expected to improve data collection and management and improve the protection andenhancement of cultural resources.5.3.5.1 Impacts from Cantonment ConstructionLess Than SignificantThere is a potential for less than significant impacts to known historic buildings or structures fromcantonment construction on FRA. Past historic building surveys and ongoing studies of Cold War-erahistoric buildings on FRA have identified buildings that may contribute to a historic area. There arecurrently no plans for demolition, renovation, or construction on the cantonment that would impactCold War-era buildings that may be eligible for the NRHP.An ICRMP has been implemented for FRA. The goals of this ICRMP are to comply with federal lawsand regulations for the treatment of cultural resources, inventory and evaluate cultural resources inUSARAK administered areas, minimize impacts on eligible cultural resources, streamlineconsultation processes, and consider outside interests, including those of Alaskan Natives, localgovernments, and public groups. The ICRMP provides clear guidance on the best methods forcompliance with cultural resources management responsibilities. The ICRMP establishes prioritiesFebruary 2008 5-86 2/25th SBCT Final EIS