Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for EA-18G Growler Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington and To Announce Public Scoping Meetings, 54635-54636 [2013-21483]
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Each of the three open house
information sessions will be informal
and consist of information stations
staffed by DoN representatives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
EA–18G EIS Project Manager (Code
EV21/SS); Naval Facilities Engineering
Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, 6506
Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia
23508.
Bao-Anh Trinh,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NAS
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
Whidbey Island is the home of all Navy
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tactical electronic attack (VAQ)
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squadrons flying the EA–6B Prowler
and EA–18G Growler. In 2005 and 2012,
the DoN prepared environmental
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
analyses pursuant to NEPA for the
replacement of the EA–6B Prowler
Department of the Navy
aircraft with the newer EA–18G Growler
aircraft at NAS Whidbey Island. The
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
2005 Environmental Assessment (EA)
Environmental Impact Statement for
EA–18G Growler Airfield Operations at evaluated the environmental
consequences of transitioning fleet
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,
squadrons and the FRS from the EA–6B
Washington and To Announce Public
to the EA–18G aircraft. The 2012 EA
Scoping Meetings
evaluated the environmental
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.
consequences of retaining and
ACTION: Notice.
transitioning the three expeditionary
squadrons currently home based at NAS
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c)
Whidbey Island from EA–6B to EA–18G
of the National Environmental Policy
aircraft and the relocation of a reserve
Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by expeditionary squadron from Joint Base
the Council on Environmental Quality
Andrews, Maryland.
regulations (40 Code of Federal
To meet current and future
Regulations parts 1500–1508), the
requirements, the DoN proposes to: (1)
Department of the Navy (DoN)
Continue and increase the existing VAQ
announces its intent to prepare an
airfield operations at NAS Whidbey
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Island complex, which includes Ault
for EA–18G Growler airfield operations
Field and OLF Coupeville; (2) Add two
at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey
new Expeditionary VAQ squadrons (10
Island, Washington. The EIS will
additional aircraft) and augment the
evaluate the potential environmental
VAQ FRS (3 additional aircraft) to
effects associated with the introduction
support an expanded expeditionary
of two additional EA–18G Growler
Department of Defense (DoD) mission
expeditionary squadrons (10 aircraft)
(total increase of 13 aircraft); (3)
and the addition of three EA–18G
Construct and renovate facilities at Ault
Growler aircraft to the Fleet
Field over a three-year period to
Replacement Squadron (FRS) when
accommodate additional aircraft; and (4)
added to baseline conditions, including Station up to 860 additional personnel
ongoing EA–18G Growler airfield
at and relocate approximately 2,150
operations, at NAS Whidbey Island’s
family members to NAS Whidbey Island
Ault Field and Outlying Landing Field
and surrounding community.
(OLF) Coupeville.
The purpose of the proposed action is
DATES: Dates and Addresses: Three open to sustain the Navy’s electronic attack
house information sessions will be held aircraft capabilities at NAS Whidbey
Island. The proposed action is needed to
between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on:
maintain electronic attack operational
1. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at
Coupeville High School Commons Area, readiness to support national defense
requirements under Title 10 United
501 South Main Street, Coupeville,
States Code Part 5062. The VAQ
Washington 98239.
community of personnel, aircraft,
2. Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at
Oak Harbor High School Student Union equipment and mission related Navy
functions have been performed almost
Building, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor,
entirely at NAS Whidbey Island since
Washington 98277.
1971. With the disestablishment of U.S.
3. Thursday, December 5, 2013, at
Marine Corps capabilities, the DoD
Anacortes Middle School Cafeteria,
2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, Washington Expeditionary VAQ mission is singlesited at NAS Whidbey Island which
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maximizes operational capabilities and
efficiencies without duplicating
facilities and functions at another
location.
In addition to the No Action
Alternative, this EIS will assess the
potential environmental effects of action
alternatives to be developed by DoN for
different operational scenarios.
The environmental analysis in the EIS
will focus on several aspects of the
proposed action: Aircraft operations at
Ault Field and OLF Coupeville; facility
construction; and personnel changes.
Resource areas to be addressed in the
EIS will include, but not be limited to:
Air quality, noise, land use,
socioeconomics, natural resources,
biological resources, cultural resources,
and safety and environmental hazards.
The analysis will evaluate direct and
indirect impacts, and will account for
cumulative impacts from other relevant
activities near the installation. Relevant
and reasonable measures that could
avoid or mitigate environmental effects
will also be analyzed. Additionally, the
DoN will undertake any consultation
applicable by law and regulation. No
decision will be made to implement any
alternative until the EIS process is
completed and a Record of Decision is
signed by the Assistant Secretary of the
Navy (Energy, Installations and
Environment) or designee.
The scoping process will be used to
identify community concerns and local
issues to be addressed in the EIS.
Federal agencies, state agencies, local
agencies, Native American Indian Tribes
and Nations, the public, and interested
persons are encouraged to provide
comments to the DoN to identify
specific issues or topics of
environmental concern that the
commenter believes the DoN should
consider. All comments provided orally
or in writing at the scoping meetings or
by mail during the scoping period will
receive the same consideration during
EIS preparation. All comments must be
postmarked no later than January 3,
2014.
To be included on the DoN’s mailing
list for the EIS (or to receive a copy of
the Draft EIS, when released), a written
request should be submitted to: EA–18G
EIS Project Manager (Code EV21/SS);
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
(NAVFAC) Atlantic, 6506 Hampton
Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508.
August 29, 2013.
P.A. Richelmi,
Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate
General, U. S. Navy, Alternate Federal
Register Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No. ED–2013–ICCD–0085]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; Comment Request;
Race to the Top—Early Learning
Challenge Annual Performance Report
Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education (OESE), ED.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 October
7, 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–0085
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
Division, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room
2E115, Washington, DC 20202–4537.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
questions related To collection activities
or burden, please call Tomakie
Washington, 202–401–1097 or
electronically mail ICDocketMgr@
ed.gov. Please do not send comments
here.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Education (ED), in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department
assess the impact of its information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. It also
helps the public understand the
Department’s information collection
requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is
soliciting comments on the proposed
information collection request (ICR) that
is described below. The Department of
Education is especially interested in
public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) is this collection
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necessary to the proper functions of the
Department; (2) will this information be
processed and used in a timely manner;
(3) is the estimate of burden accurate;
(4) how might the Department enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how
might the Department minimize the
burden of this collection on the
respondents, including through the use
of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in
response to this notice will be
considered public records.
Title of Collection: Race to the Top—
Early Learning Challenge Annual
Performance Report.
OMB Control Number: 1810–NEW.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: State,
Local, or Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 21.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 2,520.
Abstract: The Race to the Top—Early
Learning Challenge program is
authorized by Sections 14005 and
14006, Division A, of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,
as amended by section 1832(b) of
Division B of Public Law 112–10, the
Department of Defense and Full-Year
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011,
and the Department of Education
Appropriations Act, 2012 (Title III of
Division F of Pub. L. 112–74, the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012).
This program is jointly managed by the
U.S. Department of Education and the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. The purpose of the Race to the
Top—Early Learning Challenge program
is to focus on improving early learning
and development programs for young
children by supporting States’ efforts to:
(1) increase the number and percentage
of low-income and disadvantaged
children in each age group of infants,
toddlers, and preschoolers who are
enrolled in high-quality early learning
programs; (2) design and implement an
integrated system of high-quality early
learning programs and services; and (3)
ensure that any use of assessments
conforms with the recommendations of
the National Research Council’s reports
on early childhood. Five key program
reform areas representing the
foundation of an effective early learning
and development reform agenda focused
on school readiness and ongoing
educational success. These five key
reform areas are: (A) successful State
Systems; (B) High-Quality, Accountable
Programs; (C) Promoting Early Learning
and Development Outcomes for
Children; (D) A Great Early Childhood
Education Workforce; and (E) Measuring
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for
EA-18G Growler Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,
Washington and To Announce Public Scoping Meetings
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on
Environmental Quality regulations (40 Code of Federal Regulations parts
1500-1508), the Department of the Navy (DoN) announces its intent to
prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for EA-18G Growler
airfield operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island,
Washington. The EIS will evaluate the potential environmental effects
associated with the introduction of two additional EA-18G Growler
expeditionary squadrons (10 aircraft) and the addition of three EA-18G
Growler aircraft to the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) when added to
baseline conditions, including ongoing EA-18G Growler airfield
operations, at NAS Whidbey Island's Ault Field and Outlying Landing
Field (OLF) Coupeville.
DATES: Dates and Addresses: Three open house information sessions will
be held between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on:
1. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Coupeville High School Commons
Area, 501 South Main Street, Coupeville, Washington 98239.
2. Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Oak Harbor High School Student
Union Building, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277.
3. Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Anacortes Middle School
Cafeteria, 2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, Washington 98221.
Each of the three open house information sessions will be informal
and consist of information stations staffed by DoN representatives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: EA-18G EIS Project Manager (Code EV21/
SS); Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, 6506
Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23508.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NAS Whidbey Island is the home of all Navy
tactical electronic attack (VAQ) squadrons flying the EA-6B Prowler and
EA-18G Growler. In 2005 and 2012, the DoN prepared environmental
analyses pursuant to NEPA for the replacement of the EA-6B Prowler
aircraft with the newer EA-18G Growler aircraft at NAS Whidbey Island.
The 2005 Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluated the environmental
consequences of transitioning fleet squadrons and the FRS from the EA-
6B to the EA-18G aircraft. The 2012 EA evaluated the environmental
consequences of retaining and transitioning the three expeditionary
squadrons currently home based at NAS Whidbey Island from EA-6B to EA-
18G aircraft and the relocation of a reserve expeditionary squadron
from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
To meet current and future requirements, the DoN proposes to: (1)
Continue and increase the existing VAQ airfield operations at NAS
Whidbey Island complex, which includes Ault Field and OLF Coupeville;
(2) Add two new Expeditionary VAQ squadrons (10 additional aircraft)
and augment the VAQ FRS (3 additional aircraft) to support an expanded
expeditionary Department of Defense (DoD) mission (total increase of 13
aircraft); (3) Construct and renovate facilities at Ault Field over a
three-year period to accommodate additional aircraft; and (4) Station
up to 860 additional personnel at and relocate approximately 2,150
family members to NAS Whidbey Island and surrounding community.
The purpose of the proposed action is to sustain the Navy's
electronic attack aircraft capabilities at NAS Whidbey Island. The
proposed action is needed to maintain electronic attack operational
readiness to support national defense requirements under Title 10
United States Code Part 5062. The VAQ community of personnel, aircraft,
equipment and mission related Navy functions have been performed almost
entirely at NAS Whidbey Island since 1971. With the disestablishment of
U.S. Marine Corps capabilities, the DoD Expeditionary VAQ mission is
single-sited at NAS Whidbey Island which
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maximizes operational capabilities and efficiencies without duplicating
facilities and functions at another location.
In addition to the No Action Alternative, this EIS will assess the
potential environmental effects of action alternatives to be developed
by DoN for different operational scenarios.
The environmental analysis in the EIS will focus on several aspects
of the proposed action: Aircraft operations at Ault Field and OLF
Coupeville; facility construction; and personnel changes. Resource
areas to be addressed in the EIS will include, but not be limited to:
Air quality, noise, land use, socioeconomics, natural resources,
biological resources, cultural resources, and safety and environmental
hazards. The analysis will evaluate direct and indirect impacts, and
will account for cumulative impacts from other relevant activities near
the installation. Relevant and reasonable measures that could avoid or
mitigate environmental effects will also be analyzed. Additionally, the
DoN will undertake any consultation applicable by law and regulation.
No decision will be made to implement any alternative until the EIS
process is completed and a Record of Decision is signed by the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment)
or designee.
The scoping process will be used to identify community concerns and
local issues to be addressed in the EIS. Federal agencies, state
agencies, local agencies, Native American Indian Tribes and Nations,
the public, and interested persons are encouraged to provide comments
to the DoN to identify specific issues or topics of environmental
concern that the commenter believes the DoN should consider. All
comments provided orally or in writing at the scoping meetings or by
mail during the scoping period will receive the same consideration
during EIS preparation. All comments must be postmarked no later than
January 3, 2014.
To be included on the DoN's mailing list for the EIS (or to receive
a copy of the Draft EIS, when released), a written request should be
submitted to: EA-18G EIS Project Manager (Code EV21/SS); Naval
Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Blvd.,
Norfolk, VA 23508.
August 29, 2013.
P.A. Richelmi,
Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U. S. Navy, Alternate
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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