[20040820]RS20458_波多黎各别克斯海军训练场：国会背景和议题.pdf

1 CRS Report RL32533, Vieques and Culebra Islands: An Analysis of Environmental CleanupIssues, by (name redacted) and Linda G. Luther.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20458Updated August 20, 2004Vieques, Puerto Rico Naval Training Range:Background and Issues for CongressRonald ORourkeSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThis report discusses the controversy leading up to the closure of the U.S. navaltraining range on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques, Congress legislation directing theclosure, and the potential impact of the closure on military training and readiness. Fora discussion of post-closure environmental cleanup issues at Vieques, see CRSReport RL32533.1 On April 30, 2003, the Department of the Navy (DON) closed itstraining range on Vieques. On March 31, 2004, as directed by Section 8132 of theFY2004 defense appropriations act (P.L. 108-87/H.R. 2658), the Navy closed thesupporting Roosevelt Roads naval station on mainland Puerto Rico. This CRS reportwill be updated as events warrant.Background informationThe Vieques Training Range. The Commonwea