Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Scoping Meeting, 36329-36330 [2012-14712]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2012 / Notices Dated: June 13, 2012. J. Adam Ereli, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. for a person to respond using the electronic survey is 12 minutes. The estimated annual survey burden is 64 hours. Dated: June 12, 2012. Mark Cohen, Deputy Special Counsel. [FR Doc. 2012–14832 Filed 6–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [FR Doc. 2012–14726 Filed 6–15–12; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 7405–01–P [Public Notice 7922] DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Notice of Scoping Meeting [Public Notice 7923] AGENCY: Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Dead Sea Scrolls & The Bible Ancient Artifacts—Timeless Treasures’’ ACTION: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003), I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Dead Sea Scrolls & The Bible Ancient Artifacts— Timeless Treasures’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Forth Worth, TX, from on or about July 2, 2012, until on or about January 13, 2013; and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations be published in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Julie Simpson, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202–632–6467). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor (Suite 5H03), Washington, DC 20522–0505. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:02 Jun 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 Department of State. Notice. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321–4347, the Department of State (DOS) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and initiate the scoping process for the proposed agency action as specified below. The EIS will evaluate the impacts on the affected environment, including, but not limited to, socioeconomics, traffic and transportation, land use, historic and cultural resources, noise, air quality, environmental justice, and cumulative impacts. SUMMARY: A public Scoping Meeting will be held on July 19, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.to inform stakeholders about the project and to receive public comments, questions and concerns regarding the scope of the EIS. The Scoping Meeting will be held at the Tifereth Israel Congregation, Cherner Auditorium, 770 16th Street NW., Washington, DC 20012. The public comment period will run until August 10, 2012. ADDRESSES: All comments and questions on the Scoping Meeting and EIS can be directed by email to FMC.INFO@state.gov, by telephone (202) 471–5032, or by mail to: Geoffrey Hunt, Department of State, A/OPR/RPM, HST Room 1264, Washington DC 20520–1264. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The mission of the Department of State (DOS), as the Federal executive agency responsible for international relations of the United States, is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people around the world. DOS has a number of domestic and international responsibilities associated with the establishment and operation of foreign DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36329 missions in the United States. In this regard, DOS is responsible for assisting foreign missions with identifying properties on which they may locate and operate chanceries (commonly referred to as embassies) in the United States. As one of the smallest capital cities in the world, the availability of adequate space for the construction and operation of modern chanceries by foreign missions has been a longstanding challenge in the District of Columbia. In response, pursuant to the International Chancery Act of 1968, Congress authorized DOS to undertake the development of the International Chancery Center (ICC), located near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness Street NW. The ICC has successfully allowed foreign missions to locate their chanceries in a purposebuilt community, which was designed to both address the modern needs of such operations, as well as to mitigate to the extent possible negative impacts such facilities may have, or be perceived to have, with respect to neighboring properties and citizens. The ICC has proven to be a highly successful model for balancing the Federal government’s need to accommodate foreign missions with the concerns of local citizens about the location and operation of foreign chanceries in the District of Columbia. Because all lots within the ICC are fully assigned, DOS is considering establishing a second location for a similar development. Proposed Action: The proposed action is to prepare a Master Plan for the longterm development of a Foreign Missions Center on approximately 43.5 acres of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) site, located at 16th Street NW., between Aspen Street and Alaska Avenue in Washington, DC. The proposed action includes long-term leases of Federal land to foreign governments for the purpose of constructing and operating new chancery facilities. The term ‘‘chancery’’ in this context means the principal offices of a foreign mission (as defined in the Foreign Missions Act) used for diplomatic or related purposes, and any annexes to these offices or support facilities, and includes the site and any buildings on the site. After several years of considering the suitability of other locations throughout the District, the DOS has concluded that the former WRAMC site presents a viable option for undertaking a development of similar size and scale to the existing ICC. The proposed action would be developed in phases and is expected to accommodate several foreign missions E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 36330 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2012 / Notices and may have a small U.S. government building. Cooperating Agencies: The Department of the Army will be requested to participate as a cooperating Federal agency for the EIS. Public Participation: There will be a public scoping meeting on July 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Department of State and its consultants will present the proposed scope of the EIS analysis and will receive public comments at the scoping meeting. Written comments can be sent until August 10, 2012: by mail, postmarked no later than August 10, 2012, to the address listed above or by email to FMC.INFO@state.gov. Dated: May 11, 2012. Adam H. Bodner, Director, Office of Real Property Management, U.S. Department of State. 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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy DePaepe at (405) 954–9362, or by email at: Kathy.A.DePaepe@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–0009. Title: Pilot Schools. Form Numbers: FAA form 8420–8. Type of Review: Renewal of a current information collection. Background: The information on FAA Form 8420–8, Application for Pilot mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:02 Jun 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 School Certificates, is required from applicants who wish to be issued pilot school certificates and associated ratings. Pilot schools train private, commercial, flight instructor, and airline transport pilots, along with training for associated ratings in various types of aircraft. The form is also necessary to assure continuing compliance with Part 141, renewal of certificates every 24 months, and for any amendments to pilot school certificates, FAA approval of pilot school certificate amendments enables schools to provide new training courses not previously approved. Respondents: Approximately 546 applicants. Frequency: Information is collected on occasion. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 27 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 29,770 hours. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed to (202) 395–6974, or mailed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. ADDRESSES: Issued in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2012. Albert R. Spence, FAA Assistant Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services Division, AES–200. [FR Doc. 2012–14790 Filed 6–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Specific Release Form Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on April 3, 2012, vol. 77, no. 64, pages 20093– 20094. The information garnered from a signed Specific Release form is used by FAA Special Agents to obtain information related to a specific investigation. That information is then provided to the FAA decision making authority to make FAA employment and/or pilot certification/revocation determinations. SUMMARY: Written comments should be submitted by July 18, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy DePaepe at (405) 954–9362, or by email at: Kathy.A.DePaepe@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–0740. Title: Specific Release Form. Form Numbers: FAA Form 1600–81. Type of Review: Renewal of a current information collection. Background: Investigations are conducted under 49 USC Sections 106, 40113, 40114, 46101, and 46104, the Aviation Drug Trafficking Control Act of 1984, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. The public respondents are pilots or FAA job applicants from whom additional information is needed to complete a thorough investigation. The information garnered from a signed Specific Release form is used by FAA Special Agents to obtain information related to a specific investigation. Respondents: Approximately 270 subjects of investigation. Frequency: Information is collected as needed. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 5 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 23 hours. DATES: E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 117 (Monday, June 18, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36329-36330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-14712]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7922]


Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and 
Notice of Scoping Meeting

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, the Department of State (DOS) announces 
its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and 
initiate the scoping process for the proposed agency action as 
specified below. The EIS will evaluate the impacts on the affected 
environment, including, but not limited to, socioeconomics, traffic and 
transportation, land use, historic and cultural resources, noise, air 
quality, environmental justice, and cumulative impacts.

DATES: A public Scoping Meeting will be held on July 19, 2012, from 
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.to inform stakeholders about the project and to 
receive public comments, questions and concerns regarding the scope of 
the EIS. The Scoping Meeting will be held at the Tifereth Israel 
Congregation, Cherner Auditorium, 770 16th Street NW., Washington, DC 
20012. The public comment period will run until August 10, 2012.

ADDRESSES: All comments and questions on the Scoping Meeting and EIS 
can be directed by email to FMC.INFO@state.gov, by telephone (202) 471-
5032, or by mail to: Geoffrey Hunt, Department of State, A/OPR/RPM, HST 
Room 1264, Washington DC 20520-1264.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The mission of the Department of State (DOS), as the 
Federal executive agency responsible for international relations of the 
United States, is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, 
and democratic world and foster conditions for stability and progress 
for the benefit of the American people and people around the world. DOS 
has a number of domestic and international responsibilities associated 
with the establishment and operation of foreign missions in the United 
States. In this regard, DOS is responsible for assisting foreign 
missions with identifying properties on which they may locate and 
operate chanceries (commonly referred to as embassies) in the United 
States.
    As one of the smallest capital cities in the world, the 
availability of adequate space for the construction and operation of 
modern chanceries by foreign missions has been a longstanding challenge 
in the District of Columbia. In response, pursuant to the International 
Chancery Act of 1968, Congress authorized DOS to undertake the 
development of the International Chancery Center (ICC), located near 
the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness Street NW. The ICC 
has successfully allowed foreign missions to locate their chanceries in 
a purpose-built community, which was designed to both address the 
modern needs of such operations, as well as to mitigate to the extent 
possible negative impacts such facilities may have, or be perceived to 
have, with respect to neighboring properties and citizens. The ICC has 
proven to be a highly successful model for balancing the Federal 
government's need to accommodate foreign missions with the concerns of 
local citizens about the location and operation of foreign chanceries 
in the District of Columbia. Because all lots within the ICC are fully 
assigned, DOS is considering establishing a second location for a 
similar development.
    Proposed Action: The proposed action is to prepare a Master Plan 
for the long-term development of a Foreign Missions Center on 
approximately 43.5 acres of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center 
(WRAMC) site, located at 16th Street NW., between Aspen Street and 
Alaska Avenue in Washington, DC. The proposed action includes long-term 
leases of Federal land to foreign governments for the purpose of 
constructing and operating new chancery facilities. The term 
``chancery'' in this context means the principal offices of a foreign 
mission (as defined in the Foreign Missions Act) used for diplomatic or 
related purposes, and any annexes to these offices or support 
facilities, and includes the site and any buildings on the site. After 
several years of considering the suitability of other locations 
throughout the District, the DOS has concluded that the former WRAMC 
site presents a viable option for undertaking a development of similar 
size and scale to the existing ICC. The proposed action would be 
developed in phases and is expected to accommodate several foreign 
missions

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and may have a small U.S. government building.
    Cooperating Agencies: The Department of the Army will be requested 
to participate as a cooperating Federal agency for the EIS.
    Public Participation: There will be a public scoping meeting on 
July 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Department of State and 
its consultants will present the proposed scope of the EIS analysis and 
will receive public comments at the scoping meeting. Written comments 
can be sent until August 10, 2012: by mail, postmarked no later than 
August 10, 2012, to the address listed above or by email to 
FMC.INFO@state.gov.

    Dated: May 11, 2012.
Adam H. Bodner,
Director, Office of Real Property Management, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-14712 Filed 6-15-12; 8:45 am]
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