Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, 25121-25122 [2014-10019]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 85 / Friday, May 2, 2014 / Notices construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related element of program, technical and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UES) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 17 April 2014 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act POLICY JUSTIFICATION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Mexico—UH–60M Black Hawk Helicopters Transmittal No. 14–10 The Government of Mexico has requested a possible sale of 18 UH–60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), 40 T700– GE–701D Engines (36 installed and 4 spares), 42 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (36 installed and 6 spares), 36 M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Aviation Mission Planning Systems, 18 AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles, and 1 Aviation Ground Power Unit. Also included are communication security equipment including AN/ARC–210 RT– 8100 series radios, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, facility construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related element of program, technical and logistics support. The estimated cost is $680 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner. Mexico has been a strong partner in combating organized crime and drug trafficking organizations. The sale of these UH–60M helicopters to Mexico will significantly increase and strengthen its capability to provide incountry airlift support for its forces engaged in counter-drug operations. VerDate Mar<15>2010 00:23 May 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 Mexico intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its existing army architecture in its efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft Company in Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aircraft Company (GEAC) in Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of an additional three U.S. Government and five contractor representatives in country full-time to support the delivery and training for approximately two years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The UH–60M aircraft is a medium lift aircraft which includes two T–701D Engines, and the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) cockpit, which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and communication management systems. The CAAS includes five Multifunction Displays (MFDs), two General Purpose Processor Units (GPPUs), two Control Display Units (CDUs) and two Data Concentrator Units (DCUs). The Navigation System will have Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs), two Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS), one ARN–149 Automatic Direction Finder, one ARN– 147 (VOR/ILS marker Beacon System), one ARN–153 TACAN, two air data computers, and one Radar Altimeter system. The communication equipment includes the AN/APX–118 Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) system. The AN/ARC–210 RT–8100 Series V/UHF radio will be included in the UH–60M configuration. Exportable HF or Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) radio capability may be included in the future. 2. The AN/APX–118 IFF Transponder is capable of Modes 1, 2, 3, 3a, and the system is unclassified unless loaded with IFF Mode 4 keying material, in which case it will become classified Secret. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25121 3. The AN/ARC–210 RT–8100 Series radio is a V/UHF voice and data capable radio using commercial encryption. 4. The Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) unit H–764G provides GPS and INS capabilities to the aircraft. The EGI will include Selective Availability antiSpoofing Module (SAASM) security modules to be used for secure GPS PPS if required. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 6. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Mexico. [FR Doc. 2014–10023 Filed 5–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3, Fort Wainwright, Alaska Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The Garrison Commander at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and made the decision to proceed with the implementation of Alternative 1, Demolition of Hangars 2 and 3 (the selected alternative), which includes the demolition of both hangars and supporting infrastructure. Hangars 2 and 3 are World War II-era hangars and are contributing resources within the Ladd Field National Historic Landmark (NHL) and Ladd Air Force Base Cold War Historic District. Specific details of the decision are captured in the Army’s Record of Decision (ROD) for this action. Both hangars no longer meet the functional requirements of maintenance facilities for the modern Army aircraft SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 25122 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 85 / Friday, May 2, 2014 / Notices fleet, currently serve no active function, and are a safety hazard due to their compromised structural integrity. This alternative meets the Army’s following objectives: (1) Eliminate fire and safety issues associated with Hangars 2 and 3; (2) eliminate non-mission essential funding expenditures; (3) make available the valuable airfield space the hangars occupy to support the military mission because the hangars no longer meet the functional requirements of maintenance facilities for modern aircraft and are unable to support the aviation mission; (4) meet the special requirements for NHLs under Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations (to the maximum extent possible, undertake such necessary planning and actions that minimize harm to NHLs); and (5) avoid, minimize, or otherwise mitigate any adverse effects on historic resources through Section 106 consultation under the NHPA. ADDRESSES: Questions and requests for copies of either the ROD, Draft, or Final EIS should be forwarded to: Mr. Matthew Sprau, Directorate of Public Works, Attention: IMFW–PWE (Sprau), 1060 Gaffney Road #4500, Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703–4500 or send email requests to: matthew.h.sprau.civ@mail.mil. Documents are also available for the public at https:// www.wainwright.army.mil/env/ Current.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Constance Storch, Public Affairs Office, IMFW–PAO (Storch), 1060 Gaffney Road #5900, Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703–5900; telephone (907) 353– 67801, email: constance.y.storch.civ@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ROD incorporates analyses contained in the Final EIS for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3, including comments provided during the formal comment and review periods. The ROD discusses the alternatives and provides a discussion of environmental impacts and mitigation commitments the Army will implement as part of this decision. The purpose of the Proposed Action was to determine a disposition for Hangars 2 and 3 that will resolve safety and fiscal concerns, as well as address the underutilization of the real property space they occupy. Determination of their disposition was needed to resolve their inability to meet the functional requirements as maintenance facilities for modern aircraft, their current condemned status that prevents them from serving an active military function VerDate Mar<15>2010 00:23 May 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 at Fort Wainwright, and the safety hazard they present. The Army considered a wide range of potential alternatives for the disposition of Hangars 2 and 3. The United States Army Garrison Fort Wainwright (USAG FWA) used a screening process to evaluate five action alternatives ranging from various reuses to demolition, eventually narrowing the list to those considered reasonable. The Final EIS evaluated the only reasonable action alternative (Alternative 1) and the No Action Alternative (Alternative 2). Under Alternative 1 (selected alternative), demolition will involve removal of the hangars and their supporting infrastructure, including demolition of existing and abandoned utilities not belonging to Doyon Utilities (the current utility provider for the installation); demolition of existing privately owned vehicle parking areas, lighting, head bolt outlets, and power source; demolition of the small, open, flammable liquids storage facility that is located between Hangars 2 and 3; and removal of concrete building slabs and foundations. Once demolition of the hangars is complete, concrete will be added to the building and infrastructure footprints to maintain consistency with the adjacent airfield, which is designated as an aircraft parking apron. Implementation of this decision is expected to result in direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts to the Fort Wainwright installation. Significant impacts are expected to occur as a result of adverse impacts to historic resources. All other impacts are expected to be not significant. The USAG FWA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations 800.6(2) with the Alaska Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to mitigate adverse effects. Mitigation measures include public outreach in the pursuit of more visibility and appreciation for the Ladd Field NHL, re-evaluation of the NHL, and continued stewardship of Fort Wainwright’s historical resources. The selected alternative allows the Army to meet mission requirements while eliminating the potential safety hazard presented by Hangars 2 and 3. This decision provides the proper balance of technical and economic feasibility, environmental and social issues, and the ability to meet Army mission objectives. A summary of environmental impacts and rationale for the decision can be found in the ROD, which is available along with the Final EIS for public review at https:// PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.wainwright.army.mil/env/ Current.html. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–10019 Filed 5–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent to Prepare a Draft Environment Impact Statement and Conduct a Public Scoping Meeting for the Proposed Thousand Palms Flood Control Project within the Thousand Palms Area of Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California (Corps file no. SPL–2014–00238–RJV) Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: The purpose of this notice is to initiate a 45-day scoping process for preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) proposed Thousand Palms Flood Control Project. DATES: Submit comments concerning this notice on or before June 23, 2014. A public scoping meeting will be held on May 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. (PST). ADDRESSES: The scoping meeting location is: Thousand Palms Community Center, 31–189 Roberts Road, Thousand Palms, CA 92276. Mail written comments concerning this notice to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, Regulatory Division, Carlsbad Field Office, ATTN: SPL–2014–00238–RJV, 5900 La Place Court, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Comment letters should include the commenter’s physical mailing address, the project title and the Corps file number in the subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard J. Van Sant III, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, Regulatory Division, Carlsbad Field Office, ATTN: SPL–2014–00238–RJV, 5900 La Place Court, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 602–4837, richard.j.vansant@usace.army.mil. SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Corps is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prior to any permit action. The Corps may ultimately make a determination to permit or deny the proposed project or a modified SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 85 (Friday, May 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25121-25122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10019]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the 
Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3, Fort Wainwright, Alaska

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Garrison Commander at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, has 
reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 
Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and made the 
decision to proceed with the implementation of Alternative 1, 
Demolition of Hangars 2 and 3 (the selected alternative), which 
includes the demolition of both hangars and supporting infrastructure. 
Hangars 2 and 3 are World War II-era hangars and are contributing 
resources within the Ladd Field National Historic Landmark (NHL) and 
Ladd Air Force Base Cold War Historic District. Specific details of the 
decision are captured in the Army's Record of Decision (ROD) for this 
action. Both hangars no longer meet the functional requirements of 
maintenance facilities for the modern Army aircraft

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fleet, currently serve no active function, and are a safety hazard due 
to their compromised structural integrity. This alternative meets the 
Army's following objectives: (1) Eliminate fire and safety issues 
associated with Hangars 2 and 3; (2) eliminate non-mission essential 
funding expenditures; (3) make available the valuable airfield space 
the hangars occupy to support the military mission because the hangars 
no longer meet the functional requirements of maintenance facilities 
for modern aircraft and are unable to support the aviation mission; (4) 
meet the special requirements for NHLs under Section 110 of the 
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing 
regulations (to the maximum extent possible, undertake such necessary 
planning and actions that minimize harm to NHLs); and (5) avoid, 
minimize, or otherwise mitigate any adverse effects on historic 
resources through Section 106 consultation under the NHPA.

ADDRESSES: Questions and requests for copies of either the ROD, Draft, 
or Final EIS should be forwarded to: Mr. Matthew Sprau, Directorate of 
Public Works, Attention: IMFW-PWE (Sprau), 1060 Gaffney Road 
4500, Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703-4500 or send email 
requests to: matthew.h.sprau.civ@mail.mil. Documents are also available 
for the public at https://www.wainwright.army.mil/env/Current.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Constance Storch, Public Affairs 
Office, IMFW-PAO (Storch), 1060 Gaffney Road 5900, Fort 
Wainwright, Alaska 99703-5900; telephone (907) 353-67801, email: 
constance.y.storch.civ@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ROD incorporates analyses contained in 
the Final EIS for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3, including 
comments provided during the formal comment and review periods. The ROD 
discusses the alternatives and provides a discussion of environmental 
impacts and mitigation commitments the Army will implement as part of 
this decision.
    The purpose of the Proposed Action was to determine a disposition 
for Hangars 2 and 3 that will resolve safety and fiscal concerns, as 
well as address the underutilization of the real property space they 
occupy. Determination of their disposition was needed to resolve their 
inability to meet the functional requirements as maintenance facilities 
for modern aircraft, their current condemned status that prevents them 
from serving an active military function at Fort Wainwright, and the 
safety hazard they present.
    The Army considered a wide range of potential alternatives for the 
disposition of Hangars 2 and 3. The United States Army Garrison Fort 
Wainwright (USAG FWA) used a screening process to evaluate five action 
alternatives ranging from various reuses to demolition, eventually 
narrowing the list to those considered reasonable. The Final EIS 
evaluated the only reasonable action alternative (Alternative 1) and 
the No Action Alternative (Alternative 2).
    Under Alternative 1 (selected alternative), demolition will involve 
removal of the hangars and their supporting infrastructure, including 
demolition of existing and abandoned utilities not belonging to Doyon 
Utilities (the current utility provider for the installation); 
demolition of existing privately owned vehicle parking areas, lighting, 
head bolt outlets, and power source; demolition of the small, open, 
flammable liquids storage facility that is located between Hangars 2 
and 3; and removal of concrete building slabs and foundations. Once 
demolition of the hangars is complete, concrete will be added to the 
building and infrastructure footprints to maintain consistency with the 
adjacent airfield, which is designated as an aircraft parking apron.
    Implementation of this decision is expected to result in direct, 
indirect, and cumulative impacts to the Fort Wainwright installation. 
Significant impacts are expected to occur as a result of adverse 
impacts to historic resources. All other impacts are expected to be not 
significant. The USAG FWA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement 
pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations 800.6(2) with the Alaska 
Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic 
Preservation to mitigate adverse effects. Mitigation measures include 
public outreach in the pursuit of more visibility and appreciation for 
the Ladd Field NHL, re-evaluation of the NHL, and continued stewardship 
of Fort Wainwright's historical resources.
    The selected alternative allows the Army to meet mission 
requirements while eliminating the potential safety hazard presented by 
Hangars 2 and 3. This decision provides the proper balance of technical 
and economic feasibility, environmental and social issues, and the 
ability to meet Army mission objectives.
    A summary of environmental impacts and rationale for the decision 
can be found in the ROD, which is available along with the Final EIS 
for public review at https://www.wainwright.army.mil/env/Current.html.

    Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-10019 Filed 5-1-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3710-08-P

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