political_event

vieques referendum on navy training

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A planned vote by registered voters of Vieques to determine the future of U.S. Navy training on the island.
participants
registered voters of Vieques
subject
Navy training

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  • governed_byPuerto Rico electoral laws and regulations
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    The referendum process will adhere to the existing electoral laws and regulations of Puerto Rico.
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    using Puerto Rico electoral laws and regulations as they exist at the time of this order.
  • proposed_to_occur_onMay 1, 2001
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    The initial date proposed for the referendum to take place is May 1, 2001.
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    This referendum will occur on May 1, 2001 or 270 days prior to or following this date, the exact date to be specified on the request of the Department of the Navy.
  • contingent_upon_support_fromGovernment of Puerto Rico
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    The execution of the memorandum concerning the referendum is dependent on the Government of Puerto Rico authorizing and supporting the vote.
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    It is understood that the execution of this memorandum is contingent upon the Government of Puerto Rico authorizing and supporting this referendum.
  • presents_alternativeCessation of Navy Training Alternative
    description
    One of the two choices presented to voters in the referendum is the cessation of all Navy training.
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    The first shall be that the Navy will cease all training not later than May 1, 2003.
  • presents_alternativeContinued Navy Training Alternative
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    The second choice offered in the referendum is the continuation of Navy training, including live fire exercises.
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    The second will permit continued training, to include live fire training, on terms proposed by Navy.
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    2026-03-04T07:37:24.790Z
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