Intergovernmental Executive Committee prepares for second public meeting

The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Executive Committee (IEC) has been set for Monday at 2 p.m. to discuss the future of Naval Air Station Fallon’s training range and modernization.

The committee will continue discussions on a memorandum of understanding and a charter that will allow all members to participate in a meaningful way.

The inaugural meeting of the committee was held on April 20 via a virtual conference call. The initial meeting focused on defining the group’s membership, establishing how those members are allowed to have alternates and electing the chair and vice chair of the committee. Serving as chair is Amber Torres, the tribal chairwoman of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, and the vice chair is Churchill County Commissioner Pete Olsen.

The IEC is a congressionally mandated effort that will serve as an advisory board for facilitating government-to-government and intergovernmental coordination, the exchange of views, information, and advice in matters regarding the management of the natural and cultural resources, as well as other concerns, within the existing and proposed withdrawal Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) land area and airspace. The IEC is modeled after a similar committee that addresses issues concerning the Luke Air Force Base training ranges in Arizona.

Monday’s meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Nevada open meeting law (NRS-241) and will be streamed over Zoom to accommodate broad involvement. To find more information on the upcoming meeting, go to www.FRTCModernization.com/IEC.