From executive summary: This report summarizes findings reported by scientists at a Shark Deterrent and Incidental Capture Workshop cosponsored by the Consortium of Wildlife Bycatch Reduction, the New England Aquarium, and NOAA PIFSC...this report is meant to evaluate methods to monitor and reduce shark bycatch.

The following complaints for litigation brought against the Commission (and its individual Commissioners) were formally served on the Commissioners. Please note that the Commission and the Commissioners were not named in Rendell v. Rumsfeld (Docket No. 05-4740), a related case involving the Secretary of Defense's proposed deactivation of the 111th Fighter Wing located at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove, PA. As of March 31, 2006, the Commission and the Commissioners have been dismissed from all actions with the exception of lawsuits filed in Connecticut and Washington. The lawsuits filed in New Jersey (Corzine v. Rumsfeld) and Massachusetts (Romney v. Rumsfeld) have been dismissed. Further information about the status of the remaining cases still under litigation may be obtained by contacting http://www.usdoj.gov/contact-us.html.

USA-0202v3 RC Transformation in MA (AFRC CSMS Ayer, MA) - 25 - RC Transformation in Massachusetts

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 25 Close Otis - 94Z - Otis ANGB

Contains base input from Otis Air Guard Station, MA

Contains base input from Otis Air Guard Base, MA

Mission Capability Index Data - Air Force - Otis Air Guard Base - MA

Contains general notes and research from Air Force Analyst Craig Hall regarding Otis ANGB, MA

Contains 102 FW - Support Agreement date 31 May 2005 regarding Otis AFB, MA

Commissioner Newton's Material - Otis Air Guard Base, MA.

Contains base input from Otis Air Force Base, MA

Contains general notes and research (including CD, map, and supporting documents) from Air Force Team Analyst Craig Hall regarding Otis ANGB, MA

Contains general notes and research (including and informational packet and map) for Air Force Team Analyst Craig Hall regarding Otis ANGB, MA

Contains notes and Research (102 FW, Otis ANGB, MA) by Bradley McRee of the JOINT Issues Team.

Regional Hearing Input from July 6, 2005, Boston, MA. Briefing concerning substantial deviations in Otis overall rating.

Regional Hearing – Boston, MA, July 6, 2005

Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: Army Installations and State Action Papers - Massachusetts

Coalition Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/05/2005 to all Commissioners from Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce writing in support of Otis ANG presence in Massachusetts.

Community Input - Hanscom Air Force Base Presentation - Mass DTI -

Final Cobra Run - Army RC Transformation CSMS Ayer MA

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 09/06/05 to Chairman Principi from Anne D. Shapiro, Chairman of the Concord MA Board of Selectmen, requesting that the Commission and the Congress reverse the recommendation to relocate the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) away from Hanscom AFB.

Final Cobra Run - 94 Otis ANGB, MA. 15 cobra files pertaining to realigning Otis ANGB, MA.

Contains info on location, size, history, missions, major units/tenants, and population.

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/31/05 to Chairman Principi from Lexington, MA Board of Selectmen Chairman Jeanne Krieger explaining her opposition to the closure of Hanscom AFB and its associated research laboratories.