FALLON RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX MODERNIZATION

Project Updates

Schedule of Modernization Projects

Schedule of Modernization Projects

Updated January 2025

National Defense Authorization Act and Record of Decision Commitment Updates

The Navy has been working to meet the commitments made in the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Record of Decision for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) since it was signed March 12, 2020. The Navy has documented progress made as of Aug. 8, 2023, presented by topic.

DVTA

Dixie Valley Training Area

ROD/NDAA Commitment Status Notes

Develop an agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to address land management of the Dixie Valley Training Area (DVTA). Include protocols for leasable geothermal and uses compatible with the military mission.

In Progress

Expected Completion Q4 FY25

Compensate private landowners within the proposed expansion withdrawal area for losses.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY25

Notify private landowners within the proposed expansion withdrawal area.

Complete

Complete Q4 FY23

Allow geothermal exploration/development in the DVTA west of State Highway 121, consistent with design features identified in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Commit to allowing grazing in the Dixie Valley Training Area (DVTA).

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

B-16

B-16

ROD/NDAA Commitment Status Notes

Incorporate four-wire, wildlife-friendly fencing to minimize impacts on wildlife.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY28

Reroute Sand Canyon and Red Mountain Roads consistent with Road Realignment Study Alternative 2A.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY27

Improve Lone Tree Road (Highway 718), which is heavily used by Navy SEALs training on B-16.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY27

Notify and make payments to mining claim holders if impacted by the modernization.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY27

Make payments to grazing permit holders for losses from the modernization under Taylor Grazing Act.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY25

Complete ethnographic overview study of expanded ranges.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY25

Notify grazing permit holders of impacts and potential changes of the existing boundaries.

Complete

Complete Q3 FY23

B-17

B-17

ROD/NDAA Commitment Status Notes

Incorporate four-wire, wildlife-friendly fencing to minimize impacts on wildlife.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY30

Realign State Highway 361, which will be impacted by the expansion of B-17.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY29

Purchase the portion of the Paiute Pipeline (Great Basin Pipeline) within the proposed B-17 range and facilitate construction of the relocated portion of the pipeline to a location south of B-17.

In Progress

Expected completion Q1 FY28

Make payments to grazing permit holders for losses from the modernization under Taylor Grazing Act.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY27

Notify and make payments to mining claim holders if impacted by the modernization.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY27

Complete ethnographic overview study of expanded ranges.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY26

Complete cultural resources surveys on expanded Weapons Danger Zones (buffer areas) within B-17 and B-20.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY26

Compensate private landowners within the proposed expansion withdrawal area for losses.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY25

Notify water right owners of impacts on access to water rights and potential use inside of new Weapons Danger Zones and Surface Danger Zones; compensate appropriately.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY25

Establish and maintain a bighorn sheep hunting program on B-17.

In Progress

 

Notify private landowners within the proposed expansion withdrawal area.

Complete

Complete Q2 FY24

Notify grazing permit holders of impacts and potential changes of the existing boundaries.

Complete

Complete Q3 FY23

Rotate B-17 expansion to avoid State Route 839 and the Rawhide Mine.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

B-20

B-20

ROD/NDAA Commitment Status Notes

Incorporate four-wire, wildlife-friendly fencing to minimize impacts on wildlife.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY31

Reroute Pole Line Road consistent with Road Realignment StudyAlternative 3B.

In Progress

Expected completion Q1 FY28

Compensate private landowners within the proposed expansion withdrawal area for losses.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY27

Notify water right owners of impacts on access to water rights and potential use inside of new Weapons Danger Zones and Surface Danger Zones; compensate appropriately.

 

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY27

Notify and make payments to mining claim holders if impacted by the modernization.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY27

Complete ethnographic overview study of expanded ranges.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY26

Complete cultural resources surveys on expanded Weapons Danger Zones (buffer areas) within B-17 and B-20.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY26

Notify private landowners within the proposed expansion withdrawal area.

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY24

In coordination with state and county representatives, fund and conduct a study to identify alternatives and costs to reroute Pole Line Road out of the expanded B-20 range or identify alternative regional ingress/egress routes.

Complete

Complete Q2 FY22

Non-Range Specific

Non-Range Specific

ROD/NDAA Commitment Status Notes

Develop protocols for Tribal access to areas of religious and cultural significance in Bravo ranges that guarantees a minimum of 4-days per month.

In Progress

 

Fund and complete a study in collaboration with NDOW to further assess the impacts of aircraft overflight on the greater sage-grouse.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY31

Revise the Fire Management Plan to include the entire expanded FRTC.

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY26

Fund two conservation law enforcement officers to patrol fence lines and address trespassing violations.

 

In Progress

Expected completion Q3 FY26

Revise the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) in coordination with Secretary of Interior, the State of Nevada, Churchill County, other impacted counties in the State of Nevada, and affected Indian Tribes.

In Progress

Expected completion Q2 FY26

Implement management practices and mitigation measures specifically designed to reduce or avoid potential impacts on surface water and groundwater, such as placing targets outside of washes.

In Progress/Best Practice

Expected completion Q2 FY26

Revise the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) with tribal input (share results of the surveys with the Tribes no later than 2 years from NDAA)

In Progress

Expected completion Q4 FY25

Develop a replacement Programmatic Agreement

In Progress

Expected completion Q1 FY25

Initiate development of a replacement PA within 90 days of the signing of the Record of Decision and invite the Tribes to sign as concurring parties.

Complete

Complete Q2 FY24

Execute the amended 2011 Programmatic Agreement (PA).

Complete

Complete Q2 FY23

Reduce Bravo range withdrawal areas to match proposed Weapons Danger Zones (WDZ) by utilizing the smallest possible sectional breakdown

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

The Dixie Valley Training Area shall remain open for public access for the duration of the withdrawal.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Develop range access procedures for research, resource management, and other activities within the Bravo ranges.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Relinquish the currently withdrawn areas that include Simpson Road and the area south of the road.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Avoid identified county roads.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Avoid withdrawing East County Road or land east of the road.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Avoid withdrawing areas along U.S. Routes 50 and 95, State Highway 839, and Earthquake Fault Road. Assure public access to State Highway 121.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Accommodate two additional (electrical) transmission lines or a utility corridor in the DVTA.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Implement a three-nautical-mile airspace exclusion zone over Gabbs, Eureka and Crescent Valley airfields.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Revise the Range Operations Manual (ROM) to identify Crescent Valley and Eureka as noise-sensitive areas.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Provide for an airport exclusion zone (five-nautical-mile radius and 0-1,500' AGL) around Gabbs, Crescent Valley and Eureka airports.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Extend the VFR corridor through the newly established airspace.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Relinquish 23 acres along State Highway 839 to allow access to support livestock and wildlife with water resources.

Complete

Complete Q1 FY23

Establish an Intergovernmental Executive Committee (IEC) with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), State of Nevada, tribal representatives, and other stakeholders.

Complete

Complete Q3 FY21

Establish a Tribal Liaison Office

Complete

Complete Q1 FY21

Allow the Nevada Department of Wildlife to access spring and wildlife guzzlers monitoring and maintenance.

Complete/Best Practice

Complete Q2 FY20

Accommodate a right of way along the northeast boundary of B-16 to allow the I-11 corridor between the northeast corner of the withdrawal area and existing private property at the end of Lone Tree Road.

Complete

Complete Q2 FY20

Ensure Tribes are involved with the development of the ethnographic study and cultural resources surveys; compensate them as appropriate for their contributions and support.

Ongoing/Best Practice

 

Avoid sacred sites and traditional cultural properties wherever possible

Ongoing/Best Practice

 

Coordinate with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for management access within B-16 and B-20 ranges to facilitate flood control measures.

Ongoing/Best Practice

 

Post signs warning the public of risk associated with entry into withdrawal land.

Ongoing/Best Practice

 

Avoid target placement in Biologically Sensitive Areas.

Ongoing/Best Practice

 

Support the Dixie Valley Water Project.

Ongoing/Best Practice