plan for vieques training phase-out
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- A comprehensive strategy announced by the Speaker to end live-fire training and phase out all military operations on Vieques over a five-year period.
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- five years
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- four
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- endsLive Fire Training
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- The new plan will bring an end to the use of live ammunition during military exercises on Vieques.
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- Page 16file
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- a course of action that would end live fire on Vieques, and commit to phasing out all training there.
- commits_tophasing out all training
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- The announced plan includes a commitment to gradually eliminate all military training activities on Vieques.
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- Page 16file
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- commit to phasing out all training there.
- establishesTransition Period for Vieques
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- The new policy defines a specific timeframe during which changes in training rules will occur.
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- Page 16file
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- during the transition period, the rules are going to be changing.
- definesnew relationship between military and people of Vieques
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- The policy change marks the start of a fundamentally different interaction between the military and the Vieques community.
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- Page 16file
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- a whole new relationship between our military and the people of Vieques.
- has_structurefour parts
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- The announced plan is organized into four distinct components or phases.
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- Page 16file
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- The plan has four parts.
- includestransferring title to land to Puerto Rico
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- A component of the plan involves the transfer of land ownership to the government of Puerto Rico.
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- Page 16file
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- transferring title to land to Puerto Rico as soon as possible
- addresseseconomic, health, and environmental concerns
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- A key part of the plan is to tackle the long-standing issues affecting the community's economy, health, and environment.
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- Page 16file
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- we will address the economic, health, and environmental concerns that the community has had for so long.
- includes_measureCommercial Ferry Pier and Terminal
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- The plan incorporates the development of a new pier and terminal for commercial ferries as a measure to address community concerns.
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- Page 16file
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- development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal
- includes_measureArtificial Reef
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- The plan includes the creation of an artificial reef to enhance commercial fishing opportunities.
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- Page 16file
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- an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas
- includes_measureBioluminescent Bay Preservation Program
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- The plan incorporates a program specifically designed to protect the unique bioluminescent bays of Vieques.
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- Page 16file
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- a bioluminescent bay preservation program
- includes_measureAirport Runway Extension
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- The plan involves providing land for the extension of the airport runway to support economic development.
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- Page 16file
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- providing land to extend the airport runway
- includes_measurePublic Health Service Study
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- The plan incorporates a study by the Public Health Service to address health-related concerns.
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- Page 16file
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- a Public Health Service Study.
- meetsPuerto Rico's goals
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- The announced plan is designed to fulfill the objectives and aspirations of Puerto Rico regarding Vieques.
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- Page 16file
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- this plan will meet Puerto Rico's goals
- ensuresCombat Readiness
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- The plan is structured to guarantee that the Navy and Marine Corps maintain their preparedness for military engagements.
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- Page 16file
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- ensure satisfactory Navy and Marine Corps combat readiness
- ensuressafety and well being of the people of Vieques
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- A core objective of the plan is to safeguard the security and welfare of the residents of Vieques.
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- Page 16file
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- ensuring the safety and well being of the people of Vieques.
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- 2026-03-04T06:08:10.522Z
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- Page 16file