Advisory Committee Meeting Notice, 46448 [07-4057]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 46448 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 160 / Monday, August 20, 2007 / Notices mortar training. The Army has utilized ERF for weapons training since the 1940s and a wide range of direct and indirect fire weapons have been used at this site, including mortars, howitzers, missiles, rockets, and small arms. Currently, ERF can only be used for live-fire weapons training during winter months when wetland sediments are frozen, which requires Fort Richardson units to travel to Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area to complete training requirements during the summer. Firing restrictions were imposed in 1991 following completion of an environmental assessment that established a link between firing munitions containing white phosphorus and waterfowl mortality at ERF. The intent of limiting weapons firing to winter months was two-fold; first, to reduce possible disturbance and redistribution of white phosphorus within wetlands in order to decrease the chance for additional waterfowl mortality; and, second, to mitigate possible noise impact on ERF until such time as the Army properly evaluated the effect on resident wildlife. Following the discovery that white phosphorus was the cause of waterfowl mortality in 1991, Fort Richardson (to include the ERF ordnance impact) was listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). A comprehensive remedial investigation was undertaken as part of the CERCLA process and white phosphorus was determined to be the only contaminant of concern at ERF. In 1998, a CERCLA Record of Decision that outlined the process for cleanup of white phosphorus at ERF was signed by the U.S. Army Alaska, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Alaska. Remedial actions at ERF have resulted in successful treatment of 99% of the wetlands and reduced waterfowl mortality to acceptable levels in accordance with the Record of Decision. Environmental conditions have significantly improved at ERF since 1991, and the Army is proposing to reassess potential impacts at ERF from year-round use. U.S. Army Alaska proposes to remove existing winter only live-fire restrictions and return to yearround weapons training in order to fulfill current training needs at Fort Richardson. Both direct and indirect fire weapons would be used. Use of white phosphorus containing munitions in ERF would still be banned under the proposed action. Potential impacts resulting from the proposed action include possible VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Aug 17, 2007 Jkt 211001 disturbance of white phosphorus lying below the surface in contaminated areas, accumulation of munitions residues, increased noise, and physical disturbance of natural resources. The environmental components to be evaluated in the EIS include environmental health and safety, wildlife and fisheries, soil, water resources, cultural resources, noise, air quality, vegetation, and socioeconomics. Analysis of additional environmental components may be added based upon input from agency and tribal consultations and public scoping. A range of reasonable alternatives, including an alternative considering ‘‘No Action’’ will be developed and analyzed in the EIS. The No Action Alternative represents the status quo with respect to live-fire training at ERF. Alternatives to be considered include varying the degree, timing, and location of weapons training at Fort Richardson and will take into consideration environmental components such as migratory bird and beluga whale migrations. Other alternatives reasonably capable of meeting the project purpose and need and criteria that may be raised during the scoping process will be considered. Scoping and Public Comment: Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiian groups, Federal, State, and local agencies, organizations, and interested members of the public are invited to participate in the scoping process for the completion of this EIS by participating in scoping meetings or submitting written comments. The scoping process will help identify possible alternatives, potential environmental impacts, means to mitigate adverse environmental impacts, and key issues of concern to be analyzed in the EIS. Scoping meetings will be held in Anchorage, Alaska and surrounding areas. Notification of the times and locations for the scoping meetings will be published in local newspapers. Dated: August 5, 2007. Addison D. Davis, IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health). [FR Doc. 07–4038 Filed 8–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Advisory Committee Meeting Notice AGENCY: PO 00000 Department of the Army, DOD. Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), announcement is made of the following meeting: Name of Committee: Army Education Advisory Committee. Date: September 13, 2007. Place: The Pentagon, Room 2E477, Arlington, VA 20310. Time: 0900–1700. Proposed Agenda: The meeting agenda includes an overview of Army training and a Pentagon tour, an overview of Federal Advisory committees, an update on the five subcommittees: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Command and General Staff College, Army War College, Distance Learning/ Training Technology Applications, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps, and discussions focused on education and training within the Department of the Army. Purpose of the Meeting: To provide for the continuous exchange of information and ideas for training and education between the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), HQ Department of the Army, and the academic and business communities. All communications regarding this committee should be addressed to Mr. Carlton Hardy, at Commander, Headquarters TRADOC, ATTN: ATTG– CT (Mr. Hardy), Fort Monroe, VA 23651–5000; e-mail: carlton.hardy@us.army.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Meeting of the advisory committee is open to the public. Because of restricted meeting space and building security, attendance will be limited to those persons who have notified the Advisory Committee Management Office in writing at least five days prior to the meeting of their intention to attend. Contact Mr. Hardy (carlton.hardy@us.army.mil) for meeting agenda and specific locations. Any member of the public may file a written statement with the committee before, during, or after the meeting. To the extent that time permits, the committee chairman may allow public presentations or oral statements at the meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Robert E. Seger, Senior Executive Service, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7. [FR Doc. 07–4057 Filed 8–17–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–M E:\FR\FM\20AUN1.SGM 20AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 160 (Monday, August 20, 2007)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 07-4057]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DOD.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), announcement is made of the following 
meeting:
    Name of Committee: Army Education Advisory Committee.
    Date: September 13, 2007.
    Place: The Pentagon, Room 2E477, Arlington, VA 20310.
    Time: 0900-1700.
    Proposed Agenda: The meeting agenda includes an overview of Army 
training and a Pentagon tour, an overview of Federal Advisory 
committees, an update on the five subcommittees: Defense Language 
Institute Foreign Language Center, Command and General Staff College, 
Army War College, Distance Learning/Training Technology Applications, 
and the Reserve Officer Training Corps, and discussions focused on 
education and training within the Department of the Army.
    Purpose of the Meeting: To provide for the continuous exchange of 
information and ideas for training and education between the U.S. Army 
Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), HQ Department of the Army, and 
the academic and business communities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All communications regarding this 
committee should be addressed to Mr. Carlton Hardy, at Commander, 
Headquarters TRADOC, ATTN: ATTG-CT (Mr. Hardy), Fort Monroe, VA 23651-
5000; e-mail: carlton.hardy@us.army.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting of the advisory committee is open to 
the public. Because of restricted meeting space and building security, 
attendance will be limited to those persons who have notified the 
Advisory Committee Management Office in writing at least five days 
prior to the meeting of their intention to attend. Contact Mr. Hardy 
(carlton.hardy@us.army.mil) for meeting agenda and specific locations.
    Any member of the public may file a written statement with the 
committee before, during, or after the meeting. To the extent that time 
permits, the committee chairman may allow public presentations or oral 
statements at the meeting.

Robert E. Seger,
Senior Executive Service, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7.
[FR Doc. 07-4057 Filed 8-17-07; 8:45 am]
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