Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Program's Construction Projects, 26269-26270 [2010-11033]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 90 / Tuesday, May 11, 2010 / Notices SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the: Permit to Transfer Containers to a Container Station. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 12, 2010, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– 1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 9th Street, NW., 7th Floor, Washington, DC. 20229–1177, at 202–325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Permit to Transfer Containers to a Container Station. OMB Number: 1651–0049. Form Number: None. Abstract: This information collection is in accordance with 19 CFR 19.46 which provides that when a person is granted a permit to operate a container VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:22 May 10, 2010 Jkt 220001 station, the port director may request a list of names, addresses, social security numbers, dates and places of birth of the persons employed by the operator. Respondents must provide this list to CBP within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of a written request by the port director. Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 350. Estimated Number of Total Responses: 1,400. Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 466. Dated: May 6, 2010. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2010–11137 Filed 5–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2010–0017] Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Program’s Construction Projects AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared a draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) to address the potential impacts to the human environment resulting from construction-related actions taken under the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Program (IPAWS). The construction actions will be taken to ensure that FEMA meets its responsibilities under Executive Order 13407, Public Alert and Warning System, by providing robust and survivable power generation, fuel storage, and other measures to ensure an effective, reliable, integrated, flexible, and comprehensive system to alert and warn the American people in situations of war, terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other hazards to public safety and well being. The purpose of the PEA is to evaluate these actions and facilitate PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26269 FEMA’s compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by providing a framework to address the potential environmental impacts of these projects. DATES: Comments on the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment may be submitted on or before June 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket ID FEMA–2010– 0017, by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket ID FEMA–2010–0017 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: FEMA–POLICY@dhs.gov. Include Docket ID FEMA–2010–0017 in the subject line of the message. Fax: 703–483–2999 Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835, Washington, DC 20472– 3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available via a link in the footer of https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment or comments submitted by the public on these documents, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov and search for docket ID FEMA–2010–0017. These documents may also be inspected at FEMA, Office of Chief Counsel, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472–3100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jomar Maldonado, Environmental Officer, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation, FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472–3100; phone (202) 646–2741. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) is to evaluate construction-related actions of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Program (IPAWS) and facilitate FEMA’s compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by providing a framework to address the potential environmental impacts of those actions. Pursuant to Executive E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 26270 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 90 / Tuesday, May 11, 2010 / Notices Order 13407, the IPAWS Program goal is to identify, develop, and/or adopt appropriate standards to enable implementation of interoperable public alert and warning systems, to identify technologies and standards that improve security, reliability, addressability, accessibility, interoperability, coverage, and resilience of the public alert and warning systems, and to integrate these capabilities via a common IPAWS Aggregator. Certain construction-related actions may be taken, such as modification of existing transmitter structures to current code and standards, trenching for utility lines, removal of existing underground or above ground fuel storage tanks and the placement of above-ground fuel storage tanks of increased capacity, placement of generators, placement of pre-cast concrete shelter modules, and fencing, to meet the IPAWS Program goal. The PEA provides the public and decision-makers with the information required to understand and evaluate the potential environmental consequences of actions funded by FEMA. In addition to meeting the goals of impact identification and disclosure, the PEA addresses the need to streamline the NEPA review process in the interest of national preparedness and homeland security. The analysis presented in the PEA relies on FEMA’s experience regarding environmental impacts that can be expected with actions that would be undertaken through IPAWS. FEMA will consider the analysis in the PEA to determine whether a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement is appropriate for the proposed actions described and assessed in the PEA. The PEA will also assist in determining when more site-specific information is needed and what level of environmental analysis and documentation is required in order for more complex projects to comply with NEPA. emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Authority: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.; 40 CFR part 1500; 44 CFR part 10. Dated: May 4, 2010. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–11033 Filed 5–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–AB–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:22 May 10, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2010–0022] Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Compliance Costs Policy; Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Mitigation Policy AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting comments on a draft Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Compliance Costs policy and a draft Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Mitigation policy. DATES: Comments must be received by June 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified by docket ID FEMA–2010– 0022 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Please note that the proposed policies are not rulemakings and the Federal Rulemaking Portal is being utilized only as a mechanism for receiving comments. Mail: Regulation & Policy Team, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472–3100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Shick, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation, 1800 S. Bell Street, 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 20598–3020, 202– 646–2685. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Participation Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice, which can be viewed by clicking on the ‘‘Privacy Notice’’ link in the footer of https:// www.regulations.gov. You may submit your comments and material by the methods specified in the PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 section above. Please submit your comments and any supporting material by only one means to avoid the receipt and review of duplicate submissions. Docket: The proposed policies are available in docket ID FEMA–2010– 0022. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and search for the docket ID. Submitted comments may also be inspected at FEMA, Office of Chief Counsel, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472. ADDRESSES II. Background The draft Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Compliance Costs policy establishes FEMA’s policy on who is responsible to pay for the costs of FEMA’s environmental planning and historic preservation (EHP) review, EHP analysis preparation, and execution of EHP mitigation measures. The draft Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Mitigation policy establishes FEMA’s policy on the negotiation and adoption of avoidance, minimization, mitigation, and compensation measures to address adverse effects to the environment, including cultural and historic resources. The proposed policies do not have the force or effect of law. FEMA seeks comment on the proposed policies, which are available online at https://www.regulations.gov in docket ID FEMA–2010–0022. Based on the comments received, FEMA may make appropriate revisions to the proposed policies. Although FEMA will consider any comments received in the drafting of the final policies, FEMA will not provide a response to comments document. When or if FEMA issues final policies, FEMA will publish a notice of availability in the Federal Register and make the final policies available at https://www.regulations.gov. The final policies will not have the force or effect of law. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; 40 CFR part 1500; 44 CFR part 10. David J. Kaufman, Director, Office of Policy and Program Analysis, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–11031 Filed 5–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–19–P E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 90 (Tuesday, May 11, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26269-26270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11033]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2010-0017]


Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Integrated 
Public Alert and Warning Program's Construction Projects

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared a 
draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) to address the 
potential impacts to the human environment resulting from construction-
related actions taken under the Integrated Public Alert and Warning 
Program (IPAWS). The construction actions will be taken to ensure that 
FEMA meets its responsibilities under Executive Order 13407, Public 
Alert and Warning System, by providing robust and survivable power 
generation, fuel storage, and other measures to ensure an effective, 
reliable, integrated, flexible, and comprehensive system to alert and 
warn the American people in situations of war, terrorist attack, 
natural disaster, or other hazards to public safety and well being. The 
purpose of the PEA is to evaluate these actions and facilitate FEMA's 
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by 
providing a framework to address the potential environmental impacts of 
these projects.

DATES: Comments on the draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment may 
be submitted on or before June 10, 2010.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket ID FEMA-2010-
0017, by one of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Search for 
Docket ID FEMA-2010-0017 and follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
    E-mail: FEMA-POLICY@dhs.gov. Include Docket ID FEMA-2010-0017 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Fax: 703-483-2999
    Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of Chief Counsel, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835, Washington, 
DC 20472-3100.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or 
material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will 
include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting 
this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act 
notice that is available via a link in the footer of https://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read the draft Programmatic 
Environmental Assessment or comments submitted by the public on these 
documents, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov and search for docket ID FEMA-2010-0017. These 
documents may also be inspected at FEMA, Office of Chief Counsel, Room 
835, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472-3100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jomar Maldonado, Environmental 
Officer, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation, 
FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472-3100; phone (202) 646-
2741.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the draft Programmatic 
Environmental Assessment (PEA) is to evaluate construction-related 
actions of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning Program (IPAWS) and 
facilitate FEMA's compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) by providing a framework to address the potential environmental 
impacts of those actions. Pursuant to Executive

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Order 13407, the IPAWS Program goal is to identify, develop, and/or 
adopt appropriate standards to enable implementation of interoperable 
public alert and warning systems, to identify technologies and 
standards that improve security, reliability, addressability, 
accessibility, interoperability, coverage, and resilience of the public 
alert and warning systems, and to integrate these capabilities via a 
common IPAWS Aggregator. Certain construction-related actions may be 
taken, such as modification of existing transmitter structures to 
current code and standards, trenching for utility lines, removal of 
existing underground or above ground fuel storage tanks and the 
placement of above-ground fuel storage tanks of increased capacity, 
placement of generators, placement of pre-cast concrete shelter 
modules, and fencing, to meet the IPAWS Program goal.
    The PEA provides the public and decision-makers with the 
information required to understand and evaluate the potential 
environmental consequences of actions funded by FEMA. In addition to 
meeting the goals of impact identification and disclosure, the PEA 
addresses the need to streamline the NEPA review process in the 
interest of national preparedness and homeland security.
    The analysis presented in the PEA relies on FEMA's experience 
regarding environmental impacts that can be expected with actions that 
would be undertaken through IPAWS. FEMA will consider the analysis in 
the PEA to determine whether a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 
or a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement is 
appropriate for the proposed actions described and assessed in the PEA.
    The PEA will also assist in determining when more site-specific 
information is needed and what level of environmental analysis and 
documentation is required in order for more complex projects to comply 
with NEPA.

    Authority:  National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as 
amended, 42 U.S.C. 4331 et seq.; 40 CFR part 1500; 44 CFR part 10.

    Dated: May 4, 2010.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2010-11033 Filed 5-10-10; 8:45 am]
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