AOPA:

The Missile Defense Agency of the Department of Defense has released its draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) facility located at Clear Air Force Station in Alaska, and is accepting public comments on the proposal —which includes a proposed major expansion of restricted airspace—until December 21.

The expansion and division of Restricted Area R-2206 adjacent to Clear Airport is needed to keep aircraft at a safe distance from the upgraded LRDR’s high-intensity emissions, the agency said.

As now proposed, the radar facility would function under a different concept than when its original environmental assessment was composed…

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