A number of demolitions have been proposed for Ellsworth Air Force Base, according to a news release from the base public-affairs office.

The following demolitions have been proposed for the base in accordance with the "updated environmental assessment for Ellsworth": Facility 601; Propulsion Shop; Facility 1500; Jet Engine Test Cell; Facility 1502; Jet Engine Test Cell Support Building; Facility 2011; former Gas Meter Facility; Facility 4704; former AAFES Tire Shop; Facility 5202; Visitor Control Center; Facility 7107; Avionics Test Packages Storage; Facility 88524; former Line Maintenance Storage Shed; Facility 88554; former Line Maintenance; Facility 609; Life Support Building; Facility 109; Juniper Inn; Facility 110; Oak Inn.

Environmental assessment information on the sites is available at Ellsworth's Holbrook Library and at Rapid City Public Library.

Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until Dec. 31. Questions and comments can be submitted to the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office by phone at 385-5056, through e-mail at 28bw.pa@ellsworth.af.mil or by mail to 28th BW/PA

Attn: Public Comments, 1958 Scott Drive, Suite 4, Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706.