SURTASS LFA

Open Houses were conducted to inform the public about the SURTASS LFA EIS and provide a forum for discussions on the EIS and other related issues. Scientists that participated in the Low Frequency Sound Scientific Research Program, the SURTASS LFA EIS Program Manager and other Navy representatives were available for discussions during the Open Houses. Poster displays and a continuously running 15 minute informational video presentation on the Scientific Research Program were also available. Below is a summary of the meetings conducted to better inform the public about the SURTASS LFA EIS:
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --	Jan 1997 - Public Information Brief, Wash, DC May 1997 - Public Meeting, Boston, MA Oct 1997 - Cory Chouest Observation Cruise Oct 1997 - SRP Review Meeting, Monterey, CA Feb 1998 - SRP Phase III Public Info Meeting Feb 1998 - Hawaii Dive Shop Visits Mar 1998 - Hawaii Media Visit on Cory Chouest Mar 1998 - CNN interview with EIS P.M and Chief Scientists May 1998 - EIS Web Page Established June 1998 - Outreach Meeting, Washington, DC Aug 1999 - Outreach Meeting, Washington, DC Aug 1999 - Open House, Los Angeles, CA Aug 1999 - Open House, Miami, FL Sept 1999 - Open House, Honolulu, HI Sept 1999 - Open House, Boston, MA Sept 1999 - Public Hearing, Norfolk, VA Oct 1999 - Open House, Seattle, WA Oct 1999 - Public Hearing, San Diego, CA Oct 1999 - Public Hearing, Honolulu, HI Dec 2005 - Public Hearing, Washington, DC Dec 2005 - Public Hearing, San Diego, CA Dec 2005 - Public Hearing, Honolulu, HI