Japanese and U.S. governments are working together to reduce the burden on the people of Okinawa and thereby strengthen the Japan-U.S. Alliance.

Outline of SACO Interim Report

1. Return of land*

Futeuma Air Station, Yomitan Auxiliary Airfield and other nine facilities and areas

2. Adjustment of training and operational procedures

Relocation of Artillery Live-fire Training over Highway 104 to the mainland of Japan, etc.

3. Implementation of noise reduction initiatives

Aircraft noise abatement countermeasures at Kadena Air Base and Futenma Air Sta-tion, etc.

4. Improvement procedures of Status of Forces Agreement

* Concerning Northern Training Area, Camp Kuwae, Makiminato SeNice Area, and Camp　Zukeran, return of land is partial (areas to be returned are undecided)