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General Area: Kaluakoi, HI Site Type/Program: FUDS Location: Papohaku Ranchland Subdivision is a residential community being developed on a portion of 1500 acres previously set aside for military purposes by a lease agreement in 1944. The site is bordered by Poolau Gulch to the north and Kaunalu Gulch to the south. Further north is Kaluakoi Hotel and Golf Club. West of the site is the town of Maunaloa. The former bombing range is accessible by vehicle along paved Kaluakoi and Pohakuloa Roads, and Kulawai Loop. The site can also be reached by unpaved roads that traverse the site from the south and east, and by boats capable of mooring offshore. Brief History: Papohaku Target Range was set aside for military gunnery practice exercises. Improvements constructed on the site included a range control house, as many as three ringed targets, and three concrete observation bunkers. A restricted danger zone was established as a component of the bombing range. It was 6,900 feet wide and extended approximately 3 miles seaward from the shore northwest into the Kaiwa Channel. An ordnance survey was conducted by the present landowner from December 1991 to February 1992 and resulted in an ordnance removal project lasting from 4 May to 8 June 1992. Approximately 14,300 pounds of OE were recovered consisting of MK23 and MK76 practice bombs, MK3 SCARs, MK1 practice rockets, 5-inch HVARs, and 100-lb water or sand filled practice bombs. During the preliminary assessment site visit conducted by the Corps of Engineers in June 1993, 20mm rounds were observed in addition to the practice bombs and rockets. |
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Range / Site Description: Associated Munitions: Activities Completed: Contract dollars were moved to 3 rd Quarter. scoping visit was conducted with AE on 10, 11, and 12. Punakua (Project No. H09HI0047401) was also visited in case it can be included in the Papohaku EE/CA. Completion of scope will occur upon receipt of 3 rd Quarter in-house funds. Issues: CEPOH must provide formal approval in order for CEHNC to include Punakua in the Papohaku SOW. Other Information: EE/CA and Removal Action |
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