Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Power Upgrades Project Within the Fort Meade Complex, MD, 172-173 [E7-25451]

Download as PDF 172 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 1 / Wednesday, January 2, 2008 / Notices Analog Converter Box program. Information will be collected from individuals under the authority of Title III of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-171, 120 Stat. 4, 21 (Feb. 8, 2006) (hereinafter ‘‘the Act’’) and pursuant to regulations published by NTIA in 47 C.F.R. § 301. This new system of records is necessary to identify those households that qualify for and receive coupons towards the purchase of a digital-to-analog converter box. DATES: The system of records will be effective on January 2, 2008. ADDRESSES: For a copy of the system of records please mail requests to Stacy Cheney, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Room 4713, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20231. A copy of the system of records is also available on NTIA’s website at: https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/frnotices/ 2007/SystemRecordsl112007.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacy Cheney, Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Room 4713, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20231. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 26, 2007, NTIA published in the Federal Register a notice requesting comments on a proposed Privacy Act System of Records entitled COMMERCE/NTIA-1, Applications Related to Coupons for Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes. See, 72 Fed. Reg. 65,943 (Nov. 26, 2007). No comments were received in response to the request for comments. By this notice, NTIA is adopting the proposed system of records as final without changes effective on January 2, 2008. Dated: December 27, 2007. Brenda Dolan, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce. [FR Doc. E7–25493 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Office of the Secretary Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Power Upgrades Project Within the Fort Meade Complex, MD Department of Defense; National Security Agency/Central Security Service. AGENCY: 19:55 Dec 31, 2007 SUMMARY: The National Security Agency (NSA) announces that it intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the environmental planning process for power and utility upgrades at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland (hereafter referred to as Fort Meade). The project was initiated to address aging infrastructure reliability issues as well as meet mission growth requirements. The Proposed Action includes the construction of generator facilities, two electrical substations, a boiler plant and chiller plant, as well as ancillary facilities and parking. The proposed utility upgrades would allow for 100 percent self-contained redundancy, should off site power sources fail. Publication of this notice begins a scoping process that identifies and determines the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the EIS. This notice requests public participation in the scoping process and provides information on how to participate. DATES: There will be an open house at 4 p.m. followed by a scoping meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on February 20, 2007, at the Ramada Laurel, 3400 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland 20724, which is near Fort Meade. Comments or questions regarding this EIS should be submitted by 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register to ensure sufficient time to consider public input in the preparation of the Draft EIS. ADDRESSES: The open house and scoping meeting will be held at the Ramada Laurel, 3400 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland 20724. Oral and written comments will be accepted at the scoping meeting. Written comments can also be mailed to Mr. Jeffrey Williams, Environmental and Safety Services, National Security Agency, 9800 Savage Road Suite 6404, Fort Meade, MD 20755–6248 or submitted by e-mail to Mr. Williams at jdwill2@nsa.gov. Mr. Jeffrey Williams at (301) 688–2970, or email jdwill2@nsa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The National Security Agency (NSA) is a tenant DOD agency on Fort Meade. NSA is a hightechnology organization that is on the frontiers of communications and data processing. In order to meet mission growth requirements as well as address aging infrastructure reliability information, power upgrades are needed at the NSA campus on Fort Meade. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BILLING CODE 3510–60–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 Notice of intent; notice of public meeting; request for comments. ACTION: Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Proposed Action and Alternatives: The Power Upgrades Project, an NSA investment and major systems acquisition, was initiated to meet the growth requirements of NSA as well as address aging infrastructure reliability issues. The Proposed Action would consist of construction of the following: —50 mega volt amp (MVA) North Electrical Substation with 15 kilo volt (kV) switchgears, a 50 mega watt (MW) generator plant with pollution control system and oil storage facilities. —South Generator facility consisting of 36 MW generator plant. —Replacement of four 85–90 million British Thermal Units per hour (MMBTU/hr) boilers, the boiler building, and two 200,000 aboveground oil storage tanks. —Addition of a central chiller plant of 20,000 tons of chilled water capacity with a dedicated substation and emergency generator capacity. —Replacement surface parking and parking garages. —Associated ancillary equipment and utility connections. Alternatives identified include up to five locations for the proposed construction of the North and East substation facilities on the NSA campus, two options for power generation, and various pollution control systems. These alternatives will be developed during preparation of the Draft EIS as a result of public and agency input and environmental analyses of the activities. The No Action Alternative (not undertaking the Power Upgrade Project) will also be analyzed in detail. This notice of intent is required by 40 CFR 1508.22, and briefly describes the proposed action and possible alternatives and our proposed scoping process. The EIS will comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality regulations in 40 CFR parts 1500–1508, and NSA Draft NEPA implementation procedures. Significant Issues: Environmental issues to be analyzed in the EIS will include potential impacts on air quality, natural resources, water use, solid waste, cultural resources, and cumulative impacts from increased burdens to the installation and neighboring community based on projected growth. Scoping Process: Public scoping is an early and open process for identifying and determining the scope of issues to be addressed in the EIS. Scoping begins with this notice, continues through the public comment period (see DATES), and ends when the DOD has completed the following actions: E:\FR\FM\02JAN1.SGM 02JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 1 / Wednesday, January 2, 2008 / Notices —Invites the participation of Federal, State, and local agencies, any affected Indian tribe and other interested persons. —Determines the actions, alternatives, and impacts described in 40 CFR 1508.25. —Identifies and eliminates from detailed study those issues that are not significant or that have been covered elsewhere. —Indicates any related environmental assessments or environmental impact statements that are not part of the EIS. —Other relevant environmental review and consultation requirements. —Indicates the relationship between timing of the environmental review and other aspects of the proposed program. —At its discretion, exercises the options provided in 40 CFR 1501.7(b). Once the scoping process is complete, the DoD will prepare a Draft EIS, and will publish a Federal Register notice announcing its public availability. If you want that notice to be sent to you, please contact the DoD Project Office point of contact identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. You will have an opportunity to review and comment on the Draft EIS. Additionally, the DoD anticipates holding a public meeting after publication of the DEIS in the vicinity of Fort Meade, Maryland to present the Draft EIS and receive public comments regarding the document. The DoD will consider all comments received and then prepare the Final EIS. As with the Draft EIS, the DoD will announce the availability of the Final EIS and once again give you an opportunity for review and comment. December 21, 2007. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, DoD. [FR Doc. E7–25451 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board DoD. Meeting notice. AGENCY: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 31, 2007 Jkt 214001 1. Name of Committee: Defense Business Board (DBB). 2. Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2008. 3. Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 4. Location: Pentagon, Room 3E863. 5. Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DBB is to advise the Secretary of Defense on effective strategies for implementation of best business practices of interest to the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will deliberate on findings from three task groups: (1) Task Group on Tooth-to-Tail Review, (2) Task Group on Capability Requirements High-level Review, and (3) Task Group on Engaging U.S. Business in Support of National Security. Copies of DRAFT Task Group presentations will be available on Friday, January 11th by contacting the DBB Office. 6. Agenda: 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Public Meeting. • Task Group Reports: • Tooth-to-Tail. • Capability Requirements High-level Review. • Engaging U.S. Business in Support of National Security. 7. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must contact the Defense Business Board no later than Noon on Monday, January 14th to arrange a Pentagon escort. Public attendees are required to arrive at the Pentagon Metro Entrance by 1:30 p.m. and complete security screening by 1:45 p.m. Security screening requires two forms of identification: (1) A government-issued photo I.D., and (2) any type of secondary I.D. which verifies the individual’s name (i.e. debit card, credit card, work badge, social security card). 8. Committee’s Designated Federal Officer: Kelly Van Niman, Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C288, Washington, DC 20301– 1155, kelly.vanniman@osd.mil, (703) 697–2346. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Defense Business Board about its mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting of the Defense Business Board. All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 173 Officer for the Defense Business Board, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Designated Federal Officer can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp. Statements being submitted in response to the agenda mentioned in this notice must be received by the Designated Federal Officer at the address listed above at least five calendar days prior to the meeting which is the subject of this notice. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Business Board until its next meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Business Board Chairperson and ensure they are provided to all members of the Defense Business Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Bates, Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C288, Washington, DC 20301–1155, ryan.bates@osd.mil, (703) 697–2346. Dated: December 21, 2007. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E7–25452 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Department of Defense. Notice of advisory committee meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on February 6–7, 2008; at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security. E:\FR\FM\02JAN1.SGM 02JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 2, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E7-25451]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Power 
Upgrades Project Within the Fort Meade Complex, MD

AGENCY: Department of Defense; National Security Agency/Central 
Security Service.

ACTION: Notice of intent; notice of public meeting; request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: The National Security Agency (NSA) announces that it intends 
to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the 
environmental planning process for power and utility upgrades at Fort 
George G. Meade, Maryland (hereafter referred to as Fort Meade). The 
project was initiated to address aging infrastructure reliability 
issues as well as meet mission growth requirements. The Proposed Action 
includes the construction of generator facilities, two electrical 
substations, a boiler plant and chiller plant, as well as ancillary 
facilities and parking. The proposed utility upgrades would allow for 
100 percent self-contained redundancy, should off site power sources 
fail.
    Publication of this notice begins a scoping process that identifies 
and determines the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the 
EIS. This notice requests public participation in the scoping process 
and provides information on how to participate.

DATES: There will be an open house at 4 p.m. followed by a scoping 
meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on February 20, 2007, at the Ramada 
Laurel, 3400 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland 20724, which is near 
Fort Meade. Comments or questions regarding this EIS should be 
submitted by 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal 
Register to ensure sufficient time to consider public input in the 
preparation of the Draft EIS.

ADDRESSES: The open house and scoping meeting will be held at the 
Ramada Laurel, 3400 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, Maryland 20724. Oral and 
written comments will be accepted at the scoping meeting. Written 
comments can also be mailed to Mr. Jeffrey Williams, Environmental and 
Safety Services, National Security Agency, 9800 Savage Road Suite 6404, 
Fort Meade, MD 20755-6248 or submitted by e-mail to Mr. Williams at 
jdwill2@nsa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeffrey Williams at (301) 688-
2970, or e-mail jdwill2@nsa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The National Security Agency 
(NSA) is a tenant DOD agency on Fort Meade. NSA is a high-technology 
organization that is on the frontiers of communications and data 
processing. In order to meet mission growth requirements as well as 
address aging infrastructure reliability information, power upgrades 
are needed at the NSA campus on Fort Meade.
    Proposed Action and Alternatives: The Power Upgrades Project, an 
NSA investment and major systems acquisition, was initiated to meet the 
growth requirements of NSA as well as address aging infrastructure 
reliability issues. The Proposed Action would consist of construction 
of the following:

--50 mega volt amp (MVA) North Electrical Substation with 15 kilo volt 
(kV) switchgears, a 50 mega watt (MW) generator plant with pollution 
control system and oil storage facilities.
--South Generator facility consisting of 36 MW generator plant.
--Replacement of four 85-90 million British Thermal Units per hour 
(MMBTU/hr) boilers, the boiler building, and two 200,000 aboveground 
oil storage tanks.
--Addition of a central chiller plant of 20,000 tons of chilled water 
capacity with a dedicated substation and emergency generator capacity.
--Replacement surface parking and parking garages.
--Associated ancillary equipment and utility connections.

    Alternatives identified include up to five locations for the 
proposed construction of the North and East substation facilities on 
the NSA campus, two options for power generation, and various pollution 
control systems. These alternatives will be developed during 
preparation of the Draft EIS as a result of public and agency input and 
environmental analyses of the activities. The No Action Alternative 
(not undertaking the Power Upgrade Project) will also be analyzed in 
detail.
    This notice of intent is required by 40 CFR 1508.22, and briefly 
describes the proposed action and possible alternatives and our 
proposed scoping process. The EIS will comply with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the Council on Environmental 
Quality regulations in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508, and NSA Draft NEPA 
implementation procedures.
    Significant Issues: Environmental issues to be analyzed in the EIS 
will include potential impacts on air quality, natural resources, water 
use, solid waste, cultural resources, and cumulative impacts from 
increased burdens to the installation and neighboring community based 
on projected growth.
    Scoping Process: Public scoping is an early and open process for 
identifying and determining the scope of issues to be addressed in the 
EIS. Scoping begins with this notice, continues through the public 
comment period (see DATES), and ends when the DOD has completed the 
following actions:


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--Invites the participation of Federal, State, and local agencies, any 
affected Indian tribe and other interested persons.
--Determines the actions, alternatives, and impacts described in 40 CFR 
1508.25.
--Identifies and eliminates from detailed study those issues that are 
not significant or that have been covered elsewhere.
--Indicates any related environmental assessments or environmental 
impact statements that are not part of the EIS.
--Other relevant environmental review and consultation requirements.
--Indicates the relationship between timing of the environmental review 
and other aspects of the proposed program.
--At its discretion, exercises the options provided in 40 CFR 
1501.7(b).

    Once the scoping process is complete, the DoD will prepare a Draft 
EIS, and will publish a Federal Register notice announcing its public 
availability. If you want that notice to be sent to you, please contact 
the DoD Project Office point of contact identified in FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT. You will have an opportunity to review and comment 
on the Draft EIS. Additionally, the DoD anticipates holding a public 
meeting after publication of the DEIS in the vicinity of Fort Meade, 
Maryland to present the Draft EIS and receive public comments regarding 
the document. The DoD will consider all comments received and then 
prepare the Final EIS. As with the Draft EIS, the DoD will announce the 
availability of the Final EIS and once again give you an opportunity 
for review and comment.

    December 21, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. E7-25451 Filed 12-31-07; 8:45 am]
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