Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Formal Training Unit (FTU) and Main Operating Base 1 (MOB 1) for the Beddown of KC-46A Tanker Aircraft, 18325-18326 [2013-06840]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 58 / Tuesday, March 26, 2013 / Notices following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 25, 2013. Title, Associated Form and OMB Number: Third Party Collection Program/Medical Services Account/ Other Health Insurance; DD Form 2569; OMB Control Number 0720–TBD (previously OMB Control Number 0704– 0323). Type of Request: Extension. Number of Respondents: 2,936,905. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 2,936,905. Average Burden per Response: 3 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 146,845. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to obtain health insurance policy information used for coordination of health care benefits and billing thirdparty payers. DoD implemented the Third Party Collection Program (TPCP) in FY87 based on the authority granted in 10 U.S.C. 1095 and implemented by 32 CFR part 220 in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) (Pub. L. 99–272, section 2001, April 7, 1986). Under the TPCP, DoD is authorized to collect from third-party payers the cost of inpatient and outpatient services rendered to DoD beneficiaries who have other health insurance. Military treatment facilities are required to make this form available to third-party payers upon request. A third-party payer may not request any other assignment of benefits form from the subscriber. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; individuals or households. Frequency: Annually or on occasion (when insurance information changes). Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Mr. John Kraemer. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Mr. Kraemer at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. DOD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD Information Management Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. Dated: March 12, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–06852 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P program requirements do not impose a legal requirement, obligation, sanction or penalty on the public sector, and will not have an economic impact of $100 million or more. Additional Information A complete version of the DTR is available via the internet on the USTRANSCOM home page at https:// www.transcom.mil/dtr/part-iv/. Dated: March 21, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–06854 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Formal Training Unit (FTU) and Main Operating Base 1 (MOB 1) for the Beddown of KC–46A Tanker Aircraft DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DOD–2012–OS–0097] AGENCY: Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), DoD. ACTION: Announcement. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On September 4, 2012 (77 FR 53873–53874), the Department of Defense published a notice titled Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV. DoD has completed their review and response to comments received in connection with the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Phase III Direct Procurement Method (DPM) business rules. Responses can be found on the Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV Web site at https://www.transcom.mil/ dtr/part-iv/phaseiii.cfm (DPM SECTION). All identified changes will be incorporated into the final DPM business rules. The DPM implementation timelines will be based on completion of Defense Personal Property System (DPS) Phase III programming projected for FY17. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jim Teague, United States Transportation Command, TCJ5/4–PI, 508 Scott Drive, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225–5357; (618) 256–9605. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any subsequent modification(s) to the business rules beyond the above stated changes will be published in the Federal Register and incorporated into the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9R). These PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18325 Department of the Air Force, DOD. ACTION: Notice of Intent. SUMMARY: The Air Force is issuing this notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Formal Training Unit (FTU) and Main Operating Base 1 (MOB 1) for the Beddown of KC–46A Tanker Aircraft. The EIS will assess the potential environmental consequences of bedding down KC–46A tanker aircraft, associated infrastructure and manpower of the FTU and MOB 1 at existing active duty Air Force installations within the continental United States and the no-action alternative. The FTU squadron will consist of up to eight KC–46A aircraft with a mission to train personnel to safely and effectively fly, operate, and maintain the KC–46A aircraft. The MOB 1 will consist of 36 KC–46A aircraft with a mission to provide worldwide refueling, cargo, or aeromedical evacuation support. The proposed basing alternatives for the FTU are: 1. 1. Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma 1. 2. McConnell AFB, Kansas The proposed basing alternatives for MOB 1 are: 1. 1. Altus AFB, Oklahoma 1. 2. Fairchild AFB, Washington 1. 3. Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota 1. 4. McConnell AFB, Kansas E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 18326 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 58 / Tuesday, March 26, 2013 / Notices Altus AFB and McConnell AFB are being considered for either the FTU or MOB 1 missions; no base would receive both the FTU and MOB 1 missions. Scoping: In order to effectively define the full range of issues to be evaluated in the EIS, the Air Force is soliciting scoping comments from interested state and federal agencies and interested members of the public. The Air Force will hold a series of scoping meetings to further solicit input regarding the scope of the proposed action and alternatives. 1. Scoping meetings will be held in the local communities near the alternative basing locations. The scheduled dates, times, locations and addresses for the scoping meetings will also be published in local media a minimum of 15 days prior to the scoping meetings. 1. Dates: The Air Force intends to hold scoping meetings from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the following communities on the following dates: 1. 1. Altus Air Force Base—April 9, 2013 at the Southwest Technology Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK 1. 2. McConnell Air Force Base—April 11, 2013 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street N, Wichita, KS 1. 3. Fairchild Air Force Base—April 16, 2013 at the Lincoln Center, 1316 North Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA 1. 4. Grand Forks Air Force Base—April 18, 2013 at the Ramada Inn, 1205 North 43rd Street, Grand Forks, ND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The project Web site provides more information on the EIS and can be used to submit scoping comments; scoping comments may also be submitted to the address below. As a convenience for comments submitted by mail, a comment form is available for download on the Web site. Comments will be accepted at any time during the environmental impact analysis process. However, to ensure the Air Force has sufficient time to consider public input in the preparation of the Draft EIS, scoping comments should be submitted to the Web site or the address listed below by May 17, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jean Reynolds, United States Air Force, AFCEC/CZN Midwest Office, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, Illinois 62225–5022; Phone: Henry Williams Jr, Acting Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–06840 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–10–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:07 Mar 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting Department of the Air Force, U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. ACTION: Meeting notice. AGENCY: 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 United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) quarterly meeting will take place on 9 April 2013 at the Eubank Conference Center on Barksdale AFB, LA. The SAB will meet 7:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. with all sessions closed to the public. The purpose of this quarterly meeting is to review the status of the FY13 SAB studies directed by the Secretary of the Air Force: countering electro-optical and infrared targeting system threats to our aircraft, disaggregation of satellite mission applications, and communicating in a contested environment. The SAB will receive a presentation on the mission of Air Force Global Strike Command, the host for the SAB’s Spring Board Meeting. This board meeting will also include the publication status of the FY12 studies, the latest updates on the ongoing study outbriefs, as well as discussion of the SAB’s review of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) science and technology investments. The remaining FY13 Board schedule and internal restructuring options will also be discussed. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, this meeting of the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board will be closed to the public because it will involve information and matters covered by sections 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and (2). Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below at any time. Statements being submitted in response to the agenda mentioned in this notice must be received by the Designated PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Officer at the address listed below 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 United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board until its next meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Executive Director and Designated Federal Officer, Lt Col Derek Lincoln, 240–612–5502, United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, 1500 West Perimeter Road, Ste. #3300, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762, Derek.Lincoln@pentagon.af.mil. Henry Williams Jr, Acting Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–06781 Filed 3–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–10–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2013–ICCD–0037] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science Annual Performance Report The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED–2013–ICCD–0037 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58 (Tuesday, March 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18325-18326]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06840]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 
Formal Training Unit (FTU) and Main Operating Base 1 (MOB 1) for the 
Beddown of KC-46A Tanker Aircraft

AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DOD.

ACTION: Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: The Air Force is issuing this notice to advise the public of 
its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 
Formal Training Unit (FTU) and Main Operating Base 1 (MOB 1) for the 
Beddown of KC-46A Tanker Aircraft. The EIS will assess the potential 
environmental consequences of bedding down KC-46A tanker aircraft, 
associated infrastructure and manpower of the FTU and MOB 1 at existing 
active duty Air Force installations within the continental United 
States and the no-action alternative.
    The FTU squadron will consist of up to eight KC-46A aircraft with a 
mission to train personnel to safely and effectively fly, operate, and 
maintain the KC-46A aircraft. The MOB 1 will consist of 36 KC-46A 
aircraft with a mission to provide worldwide refueling, cargo, or 
aeromedical evacuation support.
    The proposed basing alternatives for the FTU are:

1. 1. Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma
1. 2. McConnell AFB, Kansas

    The proposed basing alternatives for MOB 1 are:

1. 1. Altus AFB, Oklahoma
1. 2. Fairchild AFB, Washington
1. 3. Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota
1. 4. McConnell AFB, Kansas


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    Altus AFB and McConnell AFB are being considered for either the FTU 
or MOB 1 missions; no base would receive both the FTU and MOB 1 
missions.
    Scoping: In order to effectively define the full range of issues to 
be evaluated in the EIS, the Air Force is soliciting scoping comments 
from interested state and federal agencies and interested members of 
the public. The Air Force will hold a series of scoping meetings to 
further solicit input regarding the scope of the proposed action and 
alternatives.
    1. Scoping meetings will be held in the local communities near the 
alternative basing locations. The scheduled dates, times, locations and 
addresses for the scoping meetings will also be published in local 
media a minimum of 15 days prior to the scoping meetings.
    1. Dates: The Air Force intends to hold scoping meetings from 5:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the following communities on the following dates:

1. 1. Altus Air Force Base--April 9, 2013 at the Southwest Technology 
Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK
1. 2. McConnell Air Force Base--April 11, 2013 at the Eugene M. Hughes 
Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street N, Wichita, KS
1. 3. Fairchild Air Force Base--April 16, 2013 at the Lincoln Center, 
1316 North Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA
1. 4. Grand Forks Air Force Base--April 18, 2013 at the Ramada Inn, 
1205 North 43rd Street, Grand Forks, ND

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The project Web site provides more 
information on the EIS and can be used to submit scoping comments; 
scoping comments may also be submitted to the address below. As a 
convenience for comments submitted by mail, a comment form is available 
for download on the Web site. Comments will be accepted at any time 
during the environmental impact analysis process. However, to ensure 
the Air Force has sufficient time to consider public input in the 
preparation of the Draft EIS, scoping comments should be submitted to 
the Web site or the address listed below by May 17, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jean Reynolds, United States Air 
Force, AFCEC/CZN Midwest Office, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, 
Illinois 62225-5022; Phone:

Henry Williams Jr,
Acting Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-06840 Filed 3-25-13; 8:45 am]
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