NAVAL BASE KITSAP-MANCHESTER — The U.S. Navy released its Draft Environmental Assessment report and opened a 30-day public comment period on the proposed fuel tank improvement project at its Manchester Fuel Department.

The EA analyzes the proposed above-ground fuel storage tanks and the closure of the existing underground storage tanks to improve the facility’s fuel tank infrastructure. The EA is available for viewing at the Port Orchard and Manchester public libraries.

Members of the community are invited to attend an informational open house from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 at Sedgwick Middle School, 8995 SE Sedgwick Road, Port Orchard, to discuss the plans with project experts.