Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Meeting of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Development of the Westside of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Including the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Action at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, 39802-39803 [E7-14126]
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DEIS at a Workshop that will precede
the Public Hearing. The Workshop will
be conducted from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
and the formal Public Hearing will
comment at 7 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Denise Sloan, Regulatory Project
Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Galveston District, P.O. Box 1229,
Galveston, TX 77553–1229, (409) 766–
3962.
Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement/
Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/
EIR) for the San Jacinto River,
Riverside County, CA
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The purpose of the study is to
evaluate approximately a 2-mile reach
of the San Jacinto River located in
Riverside County in the City of San
Jacinto, CA. The focus will be on
watershed improvements by developing
alternatives for ecosystem restoration
and incorporating conjunctive uses for
groundwater recharge, water quality and
water conservation from a mile up from
Main Street to a mile past the end of San
Jacinto Street. The restoration project
will focus on revitalization of the
riparian vegetation community;
establish environmental corridor to
benefit wildlife and sensitive species;
increasing recharge of the San Jacinto
groundwater basins; and restoring the
habitat for the endangered San
Bernardino Kangaroo Rat. The San
Jacinto River is located about 20 miles
southeast of the City of Riverside and is
entirely within Riverside County, CA.
DATES: Provide comments by August 22,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to Mrs.
Priscilla E. Perry at U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Los Angeles District, CESPL–
PD–RL, P.O. Box 532711, Los Angeles,
CA 90053–2325.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs.
Priscilla E. Perry, Chief, Regional
Planning, Environmental Engineers, at
213–452–3867, 213–713–2677; Fax 213–
452–4204 or e-mail at
Priscilla.e.Perry@usace.army.mil.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Authorization. The proposed study
is authorized by the Flood Control Act
1936; WRDA 1986, Public Law 99–662:
House Resolution dated October 9,
1998, Section 416 of WRDA 2000,
which reads as follows:
‘‘San Jacinto River, California.—The
Committee has provided $100,000 for the
Corps of Engineers to initiate a
reconnaissance study to examine flood
control, environmental enhancement and
related purposes along the San Jacinto River,
California, between the City of San Jacinto
and the City of Lake Elsinore’’.
Section 416 of WRDA 2000:
Section 416. San Jacinto Watershed,
California.
(a) In General.—The Secretary shall
conduct a watershed study for the San
Jacinto watershed, California.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.—
There is authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section $250,000’’.
2. Background. The construction of
the San Jacinto levee project in 1961
proved to be effective in preventing
flood damages during the 1969 floods
on the San Jacinto River. The February
1980 floods were not any greater than
the 1969 floods, but caused the San
Jacinto River levee to fail resulting in
massive flooding in the City of San
Jacinto. The levee was repaired by
adding toe stone, groins, and extending
the Bautista Creek concrete channel by
another 1.3 miles to the confluence with
San Jacinto Creek around the late 1984
to early 1985 timeframe. The 2-mile
reach of the San Jacinto River which is
located a mile up from Main Street to a
mile past the end of San Jacinto Street,
poses damage to aquatic ecosytems from
past flooding and types of
anthropogenic activities. Ecosystems
processes that help maintain
groundwater supplies must be protected
and restored where degraded. Increasing
groundwater recharge is a way to
support the ecosystem and improve the
habitat for the endangered San
Bernardino Kangaroo Rat. Alternatives
to be considered are those that will
reduce adverse water quality impacts
from runoff; reduce further degradation
of the river and the area ecosystem and
improve the quality of both ground and
surface waters.
3. Scoping Process. a. A scoping
meeting is scheduled for August 22, 6
p.m.–8 p.m. at Simpson Center—305 E.
Devonshire Ave., Hemet, CA 92543.
For specific dates, times and locations
please contact Peter Odencrans, Eastern
Municipal Water District, at 951–928–
3777 or e-mail at:
odencransp@emwd.org. Potential
impacts associated with the proposed
action will be evaluated. Resource
categories that will be analyzed are:
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physical environment, geology,
biological resources, air quality, water
quality, recreational usage, aesthetics,
cultural resources, transportation, noise,
hazardous waste, socioeconomics and
safety.
b. Participation of affected Federal,
State and local resource agencies, Native
American groups and concerned interest
groups/individuals is encouraged in the
scoping process. Public participation
will be especially important in defining
the scope of analysis in the Draft EIS/
EIR, identifying significant
environmental issues and impact
analysis of the Draft EIS/EIR and
providing useful information such as
published and unpublished data,
personal knowledge of relevant issues
and recommending mitigation measures
associated with the proposed action.
c. Those interested in providing
information or data relevant to the
environmental or social impacts that
should be included or considered in the
environmental analysis can furnish this
information by writing to the points of
contact indicated above or by attending
the public scoping meeting. A mailing
list will also be established so pertinent
data may be distributed to interested
parties.
Dated: July 9, 2007.
Alex C. Dornstauder,
Colonel, U.S. Army, District Engineer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
Notice of Availability and Notice of
Public Meeting of the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS) for the Development of the
Westside of Marine Corps Base
Quantico, Including the 2005 Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Action at Marine Corps Base Quantico,
Virginia
Department of the Navy,
Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA)
and public meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with Section
102(2)(C) of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(C)), as implemented by the
Council on Environmental Quality
Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508),
the Department of the Navy (DON), and
Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ)
announces the availability of the DEIS,
which evaluates the environmental
effects of development of the Westside
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of MCBQ to accommodate
approximately 3,000 personnel directed
to MCBQ by the 2005 BRAC law, and
potential development within the
Westside to accommodate up to 2,000
additional personnel, or 5,000 personnel
total including BRAC, to support other
Marine Corps requirements.
DATES: The public comment period for
the DEIS will end 45 days after
publication of an NOA in the Federal
Register by the Environmental
Protection Agency. All comments must
be received by 4 September 2007.
ADDRESSES: Please send written
comments on the DEIS to: Jeff Gardner,
NREA Branch (B046), 3250 Catlin
Avenue, Marine Corps Base, Quantico,
VA 22134–0855. E-mail comments
should be sent to jeff.gardner@usmc.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Jeff Gardner 703–432–6784 during
normal business hours Monday through
Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Marine Corp Base Quantico, Virginia
proposes development of the Westside
of MCBQ, including the 2005 Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action
at MCBQ. The development would
entail construction of new facilities in
two undeveloped areas west of
Interstate 95. These areas, the Russell
Road Area and the MCB–1 Area, would
co-locate Military Department
Investigative Agency Headquarters with
the Counterintelligence Field Activity
and Defense Security Service at MCBQ
as directed by the 2005 BRAC law. The
areas would also provide adequate
space for facilities to support Marine
Corps units currently at MCBQ, as well
as potentially other federal and Marine
Corps initiatives that may identify
MCBQ as a site for relocation.
This DEIS identifies and evaluates the
potential environmental impacts of (1)
Alternative A (BRAC Action), the
relocation of approximately 3,000
personnel directed to MCBQ by the
BRAC Law; (2) Alternative B, the
relocation of an additional 2,000
personnel for a total of 5,000 personnel,
including those under Alternative A;
and (3) the No Action Alternative.
Under both Alternatives A and B, two
sites for the BRAC action, one located in
the southern portion of the Russell Road
Area, and the other in the northern
portion of the MCB–1 Area, are
analyzed as the BRAC site options
(BRAC Option 1 (Russell Road) and
BRAC Option 2 (MCB–1)).
The Notice of Intent (NOI) published
for this EIS in the Federal Register on
3 August 2006 identified five
alternatives, including the no action
alternative, for analysis in this EIS. In
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addition to Alternatives A and B, the
NOI indicated that a high intensity
development alternative would be
assessed that would add up to 10,000
personnel, including 3,000 under BRAC,
and a medium intensity development
alternative would be assessed that
would add up to 7,000 personnel,
including 3,000 under BRAC. Following
a preliminary assessment of the
proposed sites west of I–95 and further
examination of known requirements,
only Alternatives A and B were carried
forward for analysis.
At this time, a preferred alternative
has not been selected. The DEIS analysis
indicate that the increased level of
development and personnel under
Alternative B compared to Alternative A
would be expected to cause a
commensurate increase in the level of
impacts.
The DEIS finds that traffic impacts at
base access points are similar for both
alternatives. Major MCBQ access points
currently perform unacceptably and
regional growth will further degrade
intersections unless improvements are
made. Alternatives have unacceptable
levels of service at U.S. Route 1 and I–
95 intersections, and at proposed
development sites. The DEIS identifies
traffic mitigation measures.
The DEIS also finds that the amount
of development from the proposed
alternatives is small compared to the
amount of undeveloped land that would
remain, largely forested, minimizing
impacts to natural resources. There
would be no effect to threatened and
endangered species; however,
alternatives could impact a small
amount of wetlands. The DEIS finds that
potential regional growth from either
alternative is not large compared to
projected growth already expected for
the surrounding region and the resulting
socioeconomic impacts from either
alternative are less than significant.
Potential impacts, such as noise, caused
by proximity to military training
activities that would remain in the
Westside, can be acceptably minimized
in the facility design process, and
development is a compatible land use at
the proposed sites. The sites avoid
impacting cultural resources and air
emissions are not expected to exceed
the thresholds established for general
conformity to state implementation
plans or to require a new source review.
The DEIS has been distributed to
various federal, state, and local
agencies, elected officials, special
interest groups, and interested parties.
The DEIS is also available for public
review at the following local libraries:
Central Rappahannock Regional Library,
Dumfries Neighborhood Library, and the
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Prince William Public Library System.
The DEIS is also available at the
following Web site: https://
www.quantico.usmc.mil/activities/
display.aspx?PID=1814&Section=NREA.
The Marine Corps invites the general
public, local governments, other federal
agencies, and state agencies to submit
written comments or suggestions
concerning the alternatives and analysis
addressed in the DEIS. The public and
government agencies are invited to
participate in the public meetings where
oral and written comments will be
received. Two public meetings will be
held. The first public meeting will be
held on 6 August 2007 from 7:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. at the Stafford County
Government Center Board Room, 1300
Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA. The
second public meeting will be held on
13 August 2007 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. at the Doctor A. J. Ferlazzo
Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive,
Prince William, VA. All comments must
be received by 4 September 2007.
Dated: July 16, 2007.
L.R. Almand,
Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S.
Navy, Administrative Law Division, Federal
Register Liaison Officer.
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Department of Navy
Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
Department of the Navy, DoD.
Notice to delete a System of
Records.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy
is deleting a system of records in its
existing inventory of record systems
subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5
U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
DATES: This proposed action will be
effective without further notice on
August 20, 2007 unless comments are
received which result in a contrary
determination.
Send comments to the
Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA
Policy Branch, Chief of Naval
Operations (DNS–36), 2000 Navy
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350–2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs.
Doris Lama at (202) 685–6545.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department the Navy systems of records
notices subject to the Privacy Act of
1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have
been published in the Federal Register
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Meeting of the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Development of the
Westside of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Including the 2005 Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Action at Marine Corps Base Quantico,
Virginia
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) and public meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 102(2)(C) of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)), as implemented
by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-
1508), the Department of the Navy (DON), and Marine Corps Base Quantico
(MCBQ) announces the availability of the DEIS, which evaluates the
environmental effects of development of the Westside
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of MCBQ to accommodate approximately 3,000 personnel directed to MCBQ
by the 2005 BRAC law, and potential development within the Westside to
accommodate up to 2,000 additional personnel, or 5,000 personnel total
including BRAC, to support other Marine Corps requirements.
DATES: The public comment period for the DEIS will end 45 days after
publication of an NOA in the Federal Register by the Environmental
Protection Agency. All comments must be received by 4 September 2007.
ADDRESSES: Please send written comments on the DEIS to: Jeff Gardner,
NREA Branch (B046), 3250 Catlin Avenue, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA
22134-0855. E-mail comments should be sent to jeff.gardner@usmc.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Gardner 703-432-6784 during
normal business hours Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Marine Corp Base Quantico, Virginia
proposes development of the Westside of MCBQ, including the 2005 Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action at MCBQ. The development would
entail construction of new facilities in two undeveloped areas west of
Interstate 95. These areas, the Russell Road Area and the MCB-1 Area,
would co-locate Military Department Investigative Agency Headquarters
with the Counterintelligence Field Activity and Defense Security
Service at MCBQ as directed by the 2005 BRAC law. The areas would also
provide adequate space for facilities to support Marine Corps units
currently at MCBQ, as well as potentially other federal and Marine
Corps initiatives that may identify MCBQ as a site for relocation.
This DEIS identifies and evaluates the potential environmental
impacts of (1) Alternative A (BRAC Action), the relocation of
approximately 3,000 personnel directed to MCBQ by the BRAC Law; (2)
Alternative B, the relocation of an additional 2,000 personnel for a
total of 5,000 personnel, including those under Alternative A; and (3)
the No Action Alternative. Under both Alternatives A and B, two sites
for the BRAC action, one located in the southern portion of the Russell
Road Area, and the other in the northern portion of the MCB-1 Area, are
analyzed as the BRAC site options (BRAC Option 1 (Russell Road) and
BRAC Option 2 (MCB-1)).
The Notice of Intent (NOI) published for this EIS in the Federal
Register on 3 August 2006 identified five alternatives, including the
no action alternative, for analysis in this EIS. In addition to
Alternatives A and B, the NOI indicated that a high intensity
development alternative would be assessed that would add up to 10,000
personnel, including 3,000 under BRAC, and a medium intensity
development alternative would be assessed that would add up to 7,000
personnel, including 3,000 under BRAC. Following a preliminary
assessment of the proposed sites west of I-95 and further examination
of known requirements, only Alternatives A and B were carried forward
for analysis.
At this time, a preferred alternative has not been selected. The
DEIS analysis indicate that the increased level of development and
personnel under Alternative B compared to Alternative A would be
expected to cause a commensurate increase in the level of impacts.
The DEIS finds that traffic impacts at base access points are
similar for both alternatives. Major MCBQ access points currently
perform unacceptably and regional growth will further degrade
intersections unless improvements are made. Alternatives have
unacceptable levels of service at U.S. Route 1 and I-95 intersections,
and at proposed development sites. The DEIS identifies traffic
mitigation measures.
The DEIS also finds that the amount of development from the
proposed alternatives is small compared to the amount of undeveloped
land that would remain, largely forested, minimizing impacts to natural
resources. There would be no effect to threatened and endangered
species; however, alternatives could impact a small amount of wetlands.
The DEIS finds that potential regional growth from either alternative
is not large compared to projected growth already expected for the
surrounding region and the resulting socioeconomic impacts from either
alternative are less than significant. Potential impacts, such as
noise, caused by proximity to military training activities that would
remain in the Westside, can be acceptably minimized in the facility
design process, and development is a compatible land use at the
proposed sites. The sites avoid impacting cultural resources and air
emissions are not expected to exceed the thresholds established for
general conformity to state implementation plans or to require a new
source review.
The DEIS has been distributed to various federal, state, and local
agencies, elected officials, special interest groups, and interested
parties. The DEIS is also available for public review at the following
local libraries: Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Dumfries
Neighborhood Library, and the Prince William Public Library System. The
DEIS is also available at the following Web site: https://
www.quantico.usmc.mil/activities/display.aspx?PID=1814&Section=NREA.
The Marine Corps invites the general public, local governments, other
federal agencies, and state agencies to submit written comments or
suggestions concerning the alternatives and analysis addressed in the
DEIS. The public and government agencies are invited to participate in
the public meetings where oral and written comments will be received.
Two public meetings will be held. The first public meeting will be held
on 6 August 2007 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Stafford County
Government Center Board Room, 1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA. The
second public meeting will be held on 13 August 2007 from 6:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. at the Doctor A. J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis
Drive, Prince William, VA. All comments must be received by 4 September
2007.
Dated: July 16, 2007.
L.R. Almand,
Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Administrative Law
Division, Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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