Notice of Extension of Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for Military Readiness Activities in the Northwest Training and Testing Study Area, 16317-16318 [2014-06505]

Download as PDF emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 57 / Tuesday, March 25, 2014 / Notices consists of approximately 235,000 acres. The EIS will assess proposed PCMS training, infrastructure improvement, and land management activities to support Fort Carson training requirements. It will also assess the impacts of reclassification of the airspace that overlies PCMS. The proposed action does not include, nor would it require, expansion of PCMS. ADDRESSES: Comments on the Proposed Action or requests for additional information should be sent to the Fort Carson NEPA Program Manager, Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division, 1626 Evans Street, Building 1219, Fort Carson, CO 80913–4362, or call (719) 526–4666. Comments may also be submitted via email to: usarmy.carson.imcomcentral.list.dpw-ed-nepa@mail.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at (719) 526–1269, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST; or by email to: usarmy.carson.hqdaocpa.list.pao-officer@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EIS is being prepared to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of implementing proposed actions at PCMS. PCMS supports readiness training for units up to Brigade-size stationed at Fort Carson and for visiting Reserve and National Guard units. Training must fully integrate ground and air resources and reflect the modern battlefield environment for which Soldiers are preparing. The PCMS must accommodate training for current and emerging tactics and new equipment; provide training infrastructure, land and airspace within PCMS necessary to support training requirements; and support assigned and visiting units. Advances in equipment and weapons systems, to include their incorporation into tactical units, dictate changes in how the Army trains, alterations to ranges (including range airspace) for maneuver training and doctrinal changes to accommodate missionessential training prior to global deployments. PCMS must support training that incorporates these technological and doctrinal changes. The proposed action would accommodate additional training tasks and equipment to enable training of current and future Fort Carson units. Additional tasks and equipment include unmanned aerial and ground systems, jamming systems, laser target sightings, non-explosive mortars up to 120 mm, and non-explosive aerial gunnery. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Mar 24, 2014 Jkt 232001 Unmanned aerial systems would be reconnaissance systems, with no livefire capability. The Army recently announced decisions to inactivate one Armor Brigade Combat Team (BCT), realign an Armor BCT and an Infantry BCT by adding an additional maneuver battalion to each, and convert the remaining Armor BCT to a Stryker BCT. The final configuration will result in three BCTs: One Armor, one Infantry, and one Stryker. PCMS must support the training needs of these BCTs. Reclassification of the special use airspace that overlies PCMS (not to extend over land outside the boundaries of PCMS) to restricted airspace is part of the proposed action. This reclassification is required to conduct integrated and realistic air and land training and to accommodate highangle, indirect-fire weapon systems and airborne laser target sighting system training. This proposed reclassification would enable the safe integration of airborne systems (such as unmanned aerial systems) for force-on-force training. Artillery, high explosive aerial ordnance, and Stinger and Hellfire missiles will not be fired at PCMS. Nondud producing munitions fired from aerial systems, including 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .50 caliber, 20mm, 30mm, 2.75’’ inert rockets, none of which exceed 81mm, will not produce residual unexploded munitions. The proposed action could have significant impacts to airspace, soil erosion, wildfire management, cultural resources, and water resources. Mitigation measures will be identified for adverse impacts. The proposed action only considers activity within the boundaries of PCMS. The proposed action does not include, nor would it require, any expansion of PMCS. No additional land will be sought or acquired as a result of this action. In addition to analyzing reasonably foreseeable cumulative impacts, which could include additional site infrastructure capable of hosting more local support staff, the EIS will also analyze a No Action Alternative. Under the No Action Alternative, current mission activities and training operations would continue, as well as range use and training land management. Management would continue to include routine maintenance and natural resource sustainment activities. This alternative, required by NEPA, encompasses baseline conditions and will serve as a benchmark against which the environmental impacts of the proposed action can be compared. Other PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16317 reasonable alternatives will be considered for evaluation in the EIS. Scoping and public comments: Governmental agencies, interest groups, and individuals are invited to participate in the scoping process. Public meetings will be held in Trinidad and La Junta, Colorado. Information on the time and location of the public meetings will be published locally. In addition, the Army will engage in consultation with federally recognized Native American tribes regarding the proposed action. The scoping process will help identify possible alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and key issues of concern to be analyzed in the EIS. It will also eliminate issues which are not significant or which have been covered by prior environmental reviews from detailed consideration. Written comments will be accepted within 30 days of publication of the Notice of Intent in the Federal Register. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–06423 Filed 3–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Extension of Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for Military Readiness Activities in the Northwest Training and Testing Study Area Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: A notice of availability was published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register (79 FR 4158) on January 24, 2014, for the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS). The public comment period ends on March 25, 2014. This notice announces a 21 day extension of the public comment period until April 15, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Attention: Ms. Kimberly Kler—NWTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager, 1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203, Silverdale, WA 98315–1101; or https:// www.NWTTEIS.com. SUMMARY: The public comment period on the NWTT EIS/OEIS will be extended until April 15, 2014. Comments may be submitted SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 16318 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 57 / Tuesday, March 25, 2014 / Notices in writing to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Attention: Ms. Kimberly Kler, NWTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager, 1101 Tautog Circle Suite 203, Silverdale, Washington, 98315–1101. In addition, comments may be submitted online at https://www.NWTTEIS.com during the comment period. All written comments must be postmarked by April 15, 2014, to ensure they become part of the official record. All written comments will be addressed for the Final EIS. Copies of the Draft EIS/OEIS are available for public review at the following public libraries: 1. Everett Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201. 2. Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive W., Gig Harbor, WA 98335. 3. Jefferson County Library—Port Hadlock, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock, WA 98339. 4. Kitsap Regional Library—Poulsbo, 700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. 5. Oak Harbor Public Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. 6. Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles, WA 98362. 7. Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. 8. Sylvan Way Library—Bremerton, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310. 9. Timberland Regional Library— Aberdeen, 121 E. Market St., Aberdeen, WA 98520. 10. Timberland Regional Library— Hoquiam, 420 7th St., Hoquiam, WA 98550. 11. Driftwood Public Library, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. 12. Lincoln County Library District, 1247 NW Grove, No. 2, Newport, OR 97365. 13. Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., Newport, OR 97365. 14. Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, OR 97103. 15. Tillamook Main Library, 1716 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141. 16. Fort Bragg Branch Library, 499 Laurel St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437. 17. Humboldt County Public Library, Eureka Main Library, 1313 3rd St., Eureka, CA 95501. 18. Humboldt County Public Library, Arcata Main Library, 500 7th St., Arcata, CA 95521. 19. Juneau Public Library— Downtown Branch, 292 Marine Way, Juneau, AK 99801. 20. Ketchikan Public Library, 629 Dock St., Ketchikan, AK 99901. Copies of the Draft EIS are available for electronic viewing at https:// www.NWTTEIS.com. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Mar 24, 2014 Jkt 232001 Dated: March 19, 2014. P. A. Richelmi, Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–06505 Filed 3–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2013–ICCD–0047] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Department of Education (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 revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 24, 2014. 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–0047 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted; ED will ONLY accept comments during the comment period in this mailbox when the regulations.gov site is not available. 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, Mailstop L–OM–2–2E319, Room 2E115, Washington, DC 20202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Rebecca Walawender, 202–845–7399. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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: IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR). OMB Control Number: 1820–0624. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Federal Government. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 60. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 102,000. Abstract: In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education, as revised in 2004, each State must have in place a performance plan that evaluates the States efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of Part B and describe how the State will improve such implementation. This plan is called the Part B State Performance Plan (Part B–SPP). In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(2)(C)(ii) the State shall report annually to the public on the performance of each local educational agency located in the State on the targets in the States performance plan. The State also shall report annually to the Secretary on the performance of the State under the States performance plan. This report is called the Part B Annual Performance Report (Part B–APR). Information Collection 1820–0624 corresponds to 34 CFR 300.600– 300.602. E:\FR\FM\25MRN1.SGM 25MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16317-16318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06505]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy


Notice of Extension of Comment Period for the Draft Environmental 
Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for Military 
Readiness Activities in the Northwest Training and Testing Study Area

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: A notice of availability was published by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register (79 FR 4158) on 
January 24, 2014, for the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) 
Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS/OEIS). The public comment period ends on March 25, 2014. This 
notice announces a 21 day extension of the public comment period until 
April 15, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Naval Facilities Engineering Command 
Northwest, Attention: Ms. Kimberly Kler--NWTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager, 
1101 Tautog Circle, Suite 203, Silverdale, WA 98315-1101; or https://www.NWTTEIS.com.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public comment period on the NWTT EIS/
OEIS will be extended until April 15, 2014. Comments may be submitted

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in writing to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, 
Attention: Ms. Kimberly Kler, NWTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager, 1101 
Tautog Circle Suite 203, Silverdale, Washington, 98315-1101. In 
addition, comments may be submitted online at https://www.NWTTEIS.com 
during the comment period. All written comments must be postmarked by 
April 15, 2014, to ensure they become part of the official record. All 
written comments will be addressed for the Final EIS.
    Copies of the Draft EIS/OEIS are available for public review at the 
following public libraries:
    1. Everett Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
    2. Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive W., Gig Harbor, WA 
98335.
    3. Jefferson County Library--Port Hadlock, 620 Cedar Ave., Port 
Hadlock, WA 98339.
    4. Kitsap Regional Library--Poulsbo, 700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, 
WA 98370.
    5. Oak Harbor Public Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 
98277.
    6. Port Angeles Main Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles, WA 
98362.
    7. Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St., Port Townsend, 
WA 98368.
    8. Sylvan Way Library--Bremerton, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 
98310.
    9. Timberland Regional Library--Aberdeen, 121 E. Market St., 
Aberdeen, WA 98520.
    10. Timberland Regional Library--Hoquiam, 420 7th St., Hoquiam, WA 
98550.
    11. Driftwood Public Library, 801 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 
97367.
    12. Lincoln County Library District, 1247 NW Grove, No. 2, Newport, 
OR 97365.
    13. Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St., Newport, OR 97365.
    14. Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, OR 97103.
    15. Tillamook Main Library, 1716 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141.
    16. Fort Bragg Branch Library, 499 Laurel St., Fort Bragg, CA 
95437.
    17. Humboldt County Public Library, Eureka Main Library, 1313 3rd 
St., Eureka, CA 95501.
    18. Humboldt County Public Library, Arcata Main Library, 500 7th 
St., Arcata, CA 95521.
    19. Juneau Public Library--Downtown Branch, 292 Marine Way, Juneau, 
AK 99801.
    20. Ketchikan Public Library, 629 Dock St., Ketchikan, AK 99901.
    Copies of the Draft EIS are available for electronic viewing at 
https://www.NWTTEIS.com.

    Dated: March 19, 2014.
P. A. Richelmi,
Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Alternate 
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-06505 Filed 3-24-14; 8:45 am]
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