Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for Transformation at Fort Carson, CO, 45022-45023 [07-3913]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS 45022 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 154 / Friday, August 10, 2007 / Notices Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) in Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado, and other Army transformation programs. The decision is based on the analysis described in the Final PCMS Transformation Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), supporting studies, and comments provided during formal comment and review periods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PCMS National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinator, Directorate of Environmental Compliance and Management, 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913–4000; telephone: 719–526–0912; fax: 719–526–1705; or e-mail: carsdecampcmsnepa@conus.army.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Army has decided to proceed with implementing the Proposed Action described in the Final EIS. The Proposed Action is the Army’s preferred alternative to implement three transformation programs at the PCMS. The Army transformation programs include: BRAC 2005; Global Defense Posture Realignment (formerly known as Integrated Global Presence and Basing Strategy); and the Army Modular Force initiative. These programs are part of the overall Army restructuring and are needed to prepare the Army’s combat forces for deployment around the world. The Army’s decision considered and is consistent with the analysis presented in the EIS, supporting studies, and comments provided during formal comment and review periods. To implement the BRAC Commission recommendations, the Proposed Action includes two primary components: (1) More frequent use of the PCMS training areas to provide training for approximately 8,500 realigned Active Component (AC) Soldiers and additional Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers assigned to, or otherwise under the control of, Fort Carson and (2) construction of facilities in the Cantonment and ranges in the training areas. The Proposed Action will provide for increased frequency of training for existing and new units stations at, or otherwise assigned to, Fort Carson. Training and maneuver activities would be similar to the types of activities that presently occur on the PCMS. The increased training requirements of additional AC and RC units, however, will result in increased frequency of use of the training areas. The Army will continue to implement land and environmental management programs and practices to sustain its training VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:37 Aug 09, 2007 Jkt 211001 lands for continued use. The No Action Alternative would not meet the Army’s purpose and need for the Proposed Action because the BRAC realignment is required by Congress and needed for Army transformation to be effective. All practicable means to avoid or minimize environmental impacts as a result of implementing the selected action have been adopted. The Army will minimize effects on all environmental and cultural resources by implementing the best management practices and mitigation measures described in the ROD to minimize or avoid the adverse effects identified in the Final EIS. The Army’s decision reflects a proper balance among initiatives for protection of the environment, appropriate mitigation, and actions to achieve the Army’s requirements. The decision does not include expansion of the PCMS through land acquisition. Expansion of the PCMS is a separate action that will be evaluated in a public process at a future date. An electronic version of the ROD can be viewed or downloaded online at https://www.hqda.army.mil/acsim/brac/ nepa_eis_docs.htm. Dated: August 5, 2007. Addison D. Davis, IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health). [FR Doc. 07–3912 Filed 8–09–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for Transformation at Fort Carson, CO Department of the Army. Record of Decision. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of the Army announces the availability of a ROD documenting and explaining the decision to implement realignment actions, as directed by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission, and other Army transformation programs, at the Fort Carson military installation near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The decision is based on the analysis described in the Final Fort Carson Transformation Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), supporting studies, and comments provided during formal comment and review periods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fort Carson National Environmental Policy PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Act (NEPA) Coordinator, Directorate of Environmental Compliance and Management, 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913–4000; telephone: 719–526–4666; fax: 719–526–1705; or e-mail carsde camnepa@conus.army.mil. The Army has decided to proceed with implementing the Proposed Action described in the Final EIS. The Proposed Action is the Army’s preferred alternative to implement three transformation programs at Fort Carson. The Army transformation programs include: BRAC 2005; Global Defense Posture Realignment (formerly known as Intergrated Global Presence and Basing Strategy); and the Army Modular Force initiative. These programs are part of the overall Army restructuring and are needed to prepare the Army’s combat forces for deployment around the world. The Army’s decision considered, and is consistent with, the analysis presented in the EIS, supporting studies, and comments provided during formal comment and review periods. To implement transformation programs, the Proposed Action includes three primary components: (1) Changes in force structure resulting in a net gain of military units and personnel; (2) facility construction, renovation, and demolition; and (3) increased frequency of live-fire and maneuver training. The only alternative to the Proposed Action that was evaluated in the Final EIS, the No Action alternative, is not feasible because restationing has been directed by BRAC 2005. All practicable means have been adopted to avoid adverse impacts on environmental and cultural resources identified in the Final EIS as a result of implementing the selected action. To the extent that such impacts cannot be avoided altogether, the Army will minimize them by implementing the best management practices and mitigation measures described in ROD. The Army’s decision reflects a proper balance among initiatives for protection of the environment, appropriate mitigation, and actions to achieve the Army’s requirements. Copies of the ROD can be requested from the NEPA Coordinator or downloaded at https://www.hqda.army.mil/acsim/brac/ nepa_eis_docs.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\10AUN1.SGM 10AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 154 / Friday, August 10, 2007 / Notices Dated: August 5, 2007. Addison D. Davis, IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 154 (Friday, August 10, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45022-45023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3913]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for 
Transformation at Fort Carson, CO

AGENCY: Department of the Army.

ACTION: Record of Decision.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army announces the availability of a ROD 
documenting and explaining the decision to implement realignment 
actions, as directed by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 
Commission, and other Army transformation programs, at the Fort Carson 
military installation near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The decision is 
based on the analysis described in the Final Fort Carson Transformation 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), supporting studies, and comments 
provided during formal comment and review periods.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fort Carson National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinator, Directorate of Environmental Compliance 
and Management, 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236, Fort Carson, 
Colorado 80913-4000; telephone: 719-526-4666; fax: 719-526-1705; or e-
mail carsdecamnepa@conus.army.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Army has decided to proceed with 
implementing the Proposed Action described in the Final EIS. The 
Proposed Action is the Army's preferred alternative to implement three 
transformation programs at Fort Carson. The Army transformation 
programs include: BRAC 2005; Global Defense Posture Realignment 
(formerly known as Intergrated Global Presence and Basing Strategy); 
and the Army Modular Force initiative. These programs are part of the 
overall Army restructuring and are needed to prepare the Army's combat 
forces for deployment around the world. The Army's decision considered, 
and is consistent with, the analysis presented in the EIS, supporting 
studies, and comments provided during formal comment and review 
periods.
    To implement transformation programs, the Proposed Action includes 
three primary components: (1) Changes in force structure resulting in a 
net gain of military units and personnel; (2) facility construction, 
renovation, and demolition; and (3) increased frequency of live-fire 
and maneuver training. The only alternative to the Proposed Action that 
was evaluated in the Final EIS, the No Action alternative, is not 
feasible because restationing has been directed by BRAC 2005.
    All practicable means have been adopted to avoid adverse impacts on 
environmental and cultural resources identified in the Final EIS as a 
result of implementing the selected action. To the extent that such 
impacts cannot be avoided altogether, the Army will minimize them by 
implementing the best management practices and mitigation measures 
described in ROD.
    The Army's decision reflects a proper balance among initiatives for 
protection of the environment, appropriate mitigation, and actions to 
achieve the Army's requirements.
    Copies of the ROD can be requested from the NEPA Coordinator or 
downloaded at https://www.hqda.army.mil/acsim/brac/nepa_eis_docs.htm.


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    Dated: August 5, 2007.
Addison D. Davis, IV,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health.
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