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PEIS for the proposed growth,
realignment, and stationing of new and
existing Army aviation assets. The
proposed action includes the
consolidation and reorganization of
existing aviation units, and the potential
establishment of one or more Combat
Aviation Brigades (CABs). The proposed
action will increase the availability of
helicopter assets to meet current and
future national security requirements
and will allow the Army better to
organize existing aviation assets to
promote more effective training and
force management. The Draft PEIS
evaluates the environmental impacts
associated with the proposed action,
which also includes the construction
and renovation of garrison facilities, as
well as additional training needed to
support the aviation units. Land
acquisition is not being considered as
part of this action.
The Draft PEIS considers the
following alternatives: Alternative 1—
Realign and Station Existing Aviation
Elements of Up to a Full CAB or
Activate and Station a New CAB at Fort
Carson, Colorado. Under this
alternative, the Army either will
consolidate existing aviation units not
currently assigned to a CAB into a
standard CAB structure at Fort Carson
or activate a new CAB at Fort Carson.
As part of this alternative, aviation units
will conduct training on existing land at
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS),
Colorado, in order to maintain training
proficiency and support integrated
training with ground units. Land
acquisition is not being considered as
part of this action. Alternative 2—
Realign and Station Existing Aviation
elements of Up to a Full CAB or Grow,
Station and Activate a CAB at Joint Base
Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Washington.
Under this alternative, the Army either
will consolidate existing aviation units
not currently assigned to a CAB into a
standard CAB structure at JBLM or
activate a new CAB at JBLM. As part of
this alternative, aviation units will
conduct training on existing training
land at Yakima Training Center (YTC),
Washington, in order to maintain
training proficiency and support
integrated training with ground units.
Land acquisition is not being considered
as part of this action. Alternative 3—
Implement Alternatives 1 and 2
(preferred alternative). Under this
alternative, the Army will implement
both alternatives. Under this alternative,
the consolidated units forming a CAB
would be stationed at one installation,
and the new CAB would be activated
and stationed at the other installation.
Fort Carson and JBLM would each gain
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up to one CAB. As part of this
alternative, aviation units would
conduct training on existing training
land at the installation’s training
maneuver area (PCMS for Fort Carson
and YTC for JBLM) in order to maintain
training proficiency and support
integrated training with ground units.
Alternative 4—No Action Alternative.
Under this alternative, the Army would
retain its aviation force structure at its
current levels, configurations, and
locations.
Fort Carson and JBLM are the only
stationing alternatives that meet all of
the Army’s stationing requirements for
new CAB stationing. These locations
have existing runways and airfields,
provide adequate maneuver and
airspace for CAB operations, and are
equipped with existing training ranges
that can support CAB training. Most
importantly, Fort Carson and JBLM are
the only major installations that have
three or more Brigade Combat Teams
but no CAB dedicated to provide
aviation support for training. The
proposed action would allow the Army
to maximize integrated air-ground
training. Land acquisition is not being
considered as part of this action.
DATES: The public comment period will
end 45 days after the publication of a
notice of availability in the Federal
Register by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
ADDRESSES: Written comments may be
sent to: Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army
Environmental Command, Attention:
IMPA–AE, 1835 Army Boulevard,
Basement (Building 2000), Fort Sam
Houston, TX 78234–2686.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Public Affairs Office at (210) 221–0882;
fax (410) 436–1693; or e-mail at APGR–
USAECNEPA@conus.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A CAB
consists of approximately 120
helicopters, 600 wheeled vehicles, and
2,700 Soldiers. The CAB is organized
into five battalions and a headquarters
unit. CAB units include combat,
reconnaissance, and logistics support
aircraft.
The Draft PEIS assesses, considers,
and compares the direct, indirect, and
cumulative environmental effects of
proposed CAB growth and realignment
for each alternative. The primary
environmental issues evaluated include
impacts to air quality, soil, airspace,
cultural resources, natural resources,
and noise. In addition, the Army
considers those issues identified by the
public and other organizations during
the public scoping period (10
September–10 October 2010).
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Environmental impacts associated
with the implementation of the
proposed action include significant
impacts to transportation on the
Interstate 5 corridor near JBLM and to
fish and water quality in Puget Sound.
There are potentially significant impacts
to biological resources at YTC from
increased potential for wildfire and
habitat degradation associated with
aviation training. Impacts will also
include significant but mitigable
impacts to soils at Fort Carson, PCMS,
and YTC as well as significant but
mitigable impacts to water resources at
YTC. At PCMS, cumulative impacts to
soils are predicted to be manageable
with current dust control mitigation
techniques. Impacts to cultural
resources, air quality, noise impacts,
public land use, and socioeconomic
impacts were all determined to be less
than significant.
Members of the public, including
native communities and federally
recognized Native American Tribes, and
Federal, State, and local agencies are
invited to submit written comments on
environmental issues, concerns and
opportunities analyzed in the Draft
PEIS.
A copy of the Draft PEIS is available
at https://aec.army.mil/usaec/nepa/
topics00.html.
Dated: October 25, 2010.
Hershell E. Wolfe,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the
Army (Environment, Safety, and
Occupational Health).
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Record of Decision (ROD) for Training
Range and Garrison Support Facilities
Construction and Operation at Fort
Stewart, GA
Department of the Army, DoD.
Record of Decision.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of the Army
announces the availability of the ROD
for the construction and operation of up
to twelve range projects and two
garrison support facilities at Fort
Stewart. The Army, through the ROD,
selects Alternative B for
implementation. Alternative B includes
sites for projects that predominantly
utilize footprints of existing ranges,
limits construction and restrictions on
existing maneuver terrain, are located in
relative close proximity to the
cantonment area to reduce unit transit
SUMMARY:
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time, and have less overall
environmental impacts. The decision
sites ranges and support facilities in
locations that reflect the proper balance
of initiatives for the protection of the
environment, mission needs, and
Soldier and Family quality of life
considerations.
ADDRESSES: To request a copy of the
ROD, please contact Mr. Charles
Walden, Project Manager, Directorate of
Public Works, Prevention and
Compliance Branch, Environmental
Division, 1550 Frank Cochran Drive,
Building 1137–A, Fort Stewart, Georgia
31314–4928 or e-mail
Charles.Walden4@us.army.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Kevin Larson, Public Affairs Office, at
(912) 435–9879 during normal business
hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
decision to proceed with the
implementation of Alternative B allows
the Army to better accomplish its
sustainability goals on Fort Stewart
because the sites are optimal for design,
lessen environmental impacts, and are
more land-use compatible. Minor to
negligible impacts have been identified
for cultural resources and consultation
with the Georgia State Historic
Preservation Office is complete.
Moderate adverse impacts have been
identified for soils, water quality,
protected species, timber resources,
wildland fire, and noise as part of
implementing the decision. There are no
practicable alternatives to locating the
projects in wetlands or floodplains, but
the selected alternative minimizes
floodplain and wetland impacts. There
will be moderate adverse impacts to
protected species (red-cockaded
woodpecker and frosted flatwood
salamander). Formal consultation with
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is
complete and all practicable mitigation
measures and best management
practices will be implemented to offset
environmental impacts. The action will
not jeopardize the continued existence
of these species. The Known Distance
Range, a Qualification Training Range,
an Infantry Squad Battle Course, a Fire
and Movement Range, and a 25 Meter
Zero Range were analyzed as part of the
proposed action in the Environmental
Impact Statement, but have been
deferred due to funding. These five
ranges have been included in the ROD
because they may be funded in the
future. Mitigation associated with these
ranges will be implemented in the event
the ranges are constructed. The No
Action Alternative would not provide
enough ranges and support facilities
needed to adequately accomplish the
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mission. Alternative C, with different
range and support facility sitings than
Alternative B, would result in greater
adverse environmental impacts and is
not preferred operationally.
The Final EIS and ROD may be
accessed at https://www.fortstewartmmp-eis.com.
Dated: 25 October 2010.
Hershell E. Wolfe,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the
Army, Environment, Safety and Occupational
Health.
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Notice of Proposed Information
Collection Requests
Department of Education.
Comment request.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Education
(the Department), in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
provides the general public and Federal
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Management Services, Office of
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notice containing proposed information
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Dated: November 1, 2010.
Darrin A. King,
Director, Information Collection Clearance
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Office of Vocational and Adult
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Record of Decision (ROD) for Training Range and Garrison Support
Facilities Construction and Operation at Fort Stewart, GA
AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.
ACTION: Record of Decision.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army announces the availability of the
ROD for the construction and operation of up to twelve range projects
and two garrison support facilities at Fort Stewart. The Army, through
the ROD, selects Alternative B for implementation. Alternative B
includes sites for projects that predominantly utilize footprints of
existing ranges, limits construction and restrictions on existing
maneuver terrain, are located in relative close proximity to the
cantonment area to reduce unit transit
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time, and have less overall environmental impacts. The decision sites
ranges and support facilities in locations that reflect the proper
balance of initiatives for the protection of the environment, mission
needs, and Soldier and Family quality of life considerations.
ADDRESSES: To request a copy of the ROD, please contact Mr. Charles
Walden, Project Manager, Directorate of Public Works, Prevention and
Compliance Branch, Environmental Division, 1550 Frank Cochran Drive,
Building 1137-A, Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314-4928 or e-mail
Charles.Walden4@us.army.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Larson, Public Affairs
Office, at (912) 435-9879 during normal business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The decision to proceed with the
implementation of Alternative B allows the Army to better accomplish
its sustainability goals on Fort Stewart because the sites are optimal
for design, lessen environmental impacts, and are more land-use
compatible. Minor to negligible impacts have been identified for
cultural resources and consultation with the Georgia State Historic
Preservation Office is complete. Moderate adverse impacts have been
identified for soils, water quality, protected species, timber
resources, wildland fire, and noise as part of implementing the
decision. There are no practicable alternatives to locating the
projects in wetlands or floodplains, but the selected alternative
minimizes floodplain and wetland impacts. There will be moderate
adverse impacts to protected species (red-cockaded woodpecker and
frosted flatwood salamander). Formal consultation with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service is complete and all practicable mitigation
measures and best management practices will be implemented to offset
environmental impacts. The action will not jeopardize the continued
existence of these species. The Known Distance Range, a Qualification
Training Range, an Infantry Squad Battle Course, a Fire and Movement
Range, and a 25 Meter Zero Range were analyzed as part of the proposed
action in the Environmental Impact Statement, but have been deferred
due to funding. These five ranges have been included in the ROD because
they may be funded in the future. Mitigation associated with these
ranges will be implemented in the event the ranges are constructed. The
No Action Alternative would not provide enough ranges and support
facilities needed to adequately accomplish the mission. Alternative C,
with different range and support facility sitings than Alternative B,
would result in greater adverse environmental impacts and is not
preferred operationally.
The Final EIS and ROD may be accessed at https://www.fortstewart-mmp-eis.com.
Dated: 25 October 2010.
Hershell E. Wolfe,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Environment, Safety and
Occupational Health.
[FR Doc. 2010-28036 Filed 11-4-10; 8:45 am]
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