Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for the Environmental Assessment Addressing Construction and Operation of a Disposition Services Complex at DLA Disposition Services Red River, Texas, 26659-26660 [2018-12325]
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Accordingly, the following service is
added to the Procurement List:
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Service
Service Type: Warehouse Support Service
Mandatory for: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics
Center Norfolk, NDW, Supply
Management Division, NAVSUP
Warehouse, Building 234, 234 Halligan
Rd., Annapolis, MD
Mandatory Source of Supply: Richmond Area
Association for Retarded Citizens,
Richmond, VA
Contracting Activity: Dept of the Navy,
NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission,
whose mission is to provide
employment opportunities for
individuals who are blind or have
significant disabilities in the
manufacture and delivery of products
and services to the Federal Government,
received comments from one party with
interests in the proposed addition to the
Procurement List.
The Commenter objected to the
addition of warehouse support service
requirements at Navy Supply
Warehouse, Annapolis, MD to the
Procurement List for three reasons:
suitability of the work for the
AbilityOne Program, inability of a
nonprofit agency to maintain the
mandatory overall direct labor hour
ratio while performing the warehouse
support services requirement, and
financial and business impact to the
small business incumbent.
The Commenter questioned whether
warehouse support services tasks,
including inspecting, receiving and
processing materials; utilizing material
handling equipment (i.e., box truck, fork
lifts, etc.); maintaining accurate records;
and cleaning the warehouse are tasks
suitable for people with significant
disabilities. Pursuant to 41 CFR 51–2.4,
the Commission conducts a suitability
analysis prior to each Procurement List
addition. Similar warehouse support
service requirements are currently on
the Procurement List, and the
Commission has historically considered
this type of work requirement suitable
for the employment of individuals with
significant disabilities. The Commission
notes several nonprofit agencies
currently perform warehouse support
services requirements like the Navy
Supply Warehouse, Annapolis, MD, in
full compliance with the requirements
of the AbilityOne Program.
The Commenter also questioned
whether a nonprofit agency will be able
to maintain the overall direct labor hour
ratio requirement of performing 75% of
the direct labor hours by people who are
blind or significantly disabled. Pursuant
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to 41 U.S.C. 8501(6), a nonprofit agency
in the AbilityOne Program must employ
blind or significantly disabled
individuals at a level no less than 75%
of the agency’s overall direct labor hour
ratio. The Commission notes that
several nonprofit agencies currently
perform warehouse support service
requirements, like Navy Supply
Warehouse, Annapolis, MD, and
maintain compliance with the overall
75% direct labor hour requirement.
Finally, the Commenter asserted
adverse financial and business impact to
its operations should the work
requirement be added to the
Procurement List. The Commission
conducted an analysis of a possible
severe adverse impact on the
Commenter, the incumbent contractor,
in accordance with 41 CFR 51–2.4(a)(4)
and concluded there was no severe
adverse impact.
Amy Jensen,
Director, Business Operations.
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Submission for OMB Review;
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ACTION:
Notice; correction.
DoD is making a correction to
the notice published at 83 FR 19549 on
May 3, 2018, which advised that the
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
submitted to OMB for clearance, a
proposal for collection of information
under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act. The document contained
an incorrect docket number.
SUMMARY:
Applicable June 8, 2018.
Applicable beginning May 3, 2018.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms.
Amy Williams, telephone 571–372–
6106.
In the
notice published at 83 FR 19549 on May
3, 2018, in the first column, the
following correction is made to this
notice. The docket number cited,
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Amy G. Williams,
Deputy, Defense Acquisition Regulations
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD–2017–OS–0057]
Notice of Availability for Finding of No
Significant Impact for the
Environmental Assessment
Addressing Construction and
Operation of a Disposition Services
Complex at DLA Disposition Services
Red River, Texas
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA), Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).
AGENCY:
On October 19, 2017, DLA
published a NOA in the Federal
Register announcing the publication of
an Environmental Assessment (EA)
Addressing Construction and Operation
of a Disposition Services Complex at
DLA Disposition Services Red River,
Texas. The EA was available for a 30day public comment period that ended
November 20, 2017. The EA was
prepared as required under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira
Silverberg at 571–767–0705 during
normal business hours Monday through
Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(EDT) or by email: ira.silverberg@
dla.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA
completed an EA to address the
potential environmental consequences
associated with the Proposed Action at
DLA Disposition Services Red River,
which is on Red River Army Depot
(RRAD). This FONSI incorporates the
EA by reference, summarizes the results
of the analyses in the EA, and
documents DLA’s decision to construct
and operate the Disposition Services
Complex at the installation. DLA has
determined that the Proposed Action is
not a major federal action that
significantly affects the quality of the
human environment within the context
of NEPA, and that no significant
impacts on the human environment are
associated with this decision.
No public comments were received
during the EA public comment period.
Red River Army Depot (RRAD), the host
installation, consulted with the Texas
SUMMARY:
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State Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO) at the Texas Historical
Commission; Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department (TPWD); and the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officers of the
Caddo Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa
Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Wichita and
Affiliated Tribes. The Texas SHPO
provided concurrence that no historic
resources would be affected by the
Proposed Action. TPWD provided
comments and recommendations
regarding protection of migratory birds,
state-listed species, and other wildlife
species. DLA addressed TPWD’s
comments and recommendations in the
EA and responded to TPWD with an
acknowledgment letter stating that
construction activities should avoid or
minimize potential impacts on the statelisted timber rattlesnake and other
wildlife species. The Comanche Nation
responded that a review of their site
files indicated ‘‘No Properties’’ have
been identified at the project area.
RRAD did not receive responses to the
consultation requests with the Caddo
Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, or
the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes. An
appendix was added to the EA that
includes the SHPO, TPWD, and tribal
consultation documents. The revised EA
is available electronically at the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov within Docket ID:
DOD–2017–OS–0057.
Purpose and Need for Action: The
purpose of the Proposed Action is to
provide DLA Disposition Services Red
River with a reutilization, transfer,
donation, and sales complex suitable for
collecting, processing, and liquidating
materiel from military installations and
their units across northern Texas,
Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The Proposed
Action is needed to address the
inefficiency of the facilities and
resultant handling of materiel at the
existing disposal operations sites.
Proposed Action and Alternatives:
Under the Proposed Action, DLA would
construct and operate a complex of
facilities necessary to support the
materiel disposal operations of DLA
Disposition Services Red River. The
Proposed Action would consolidate the
DLA Disposition Services Red River
disposal operations currently conducted
at two sites on RRAD.
The primary facility would be a
145,200-square foot (ft2)
noncombustible general purpose
warehouse. A special foundation system
would be required because of expansive
clay soils. The general purpose
warehouse would also include a 10,000ft2 administrative and utility annex
containing a training/conference
classroom, a locker room with showers
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and latrine, and a break room. These
facilities would include fire suppression
systems, utilities and communications,
and security systems.
A 14.9-acre (648,000-ft2) holding and
sales yard would be constructed for the
sorting, processing, and open storage of
large items and rolling stock. Military
equipment that must be demilitarized
would be fenced from material
processed and displayed for commercial
sales. A 4.1-acre (180,000-ft2) paved
scrapyard would be constructed for the
separation, processing, and transfer of
scrap metal for commercial sales. A
4,608-ft2 scrap area storage facility
would be constructed for the
management of the scrapyard operation,
with two overhead covers for weather
protection of the scrap bins. A weigh
and dispatch facility would be
constructed on the perimeter of the
complex and include a 634-ft2 scale
house with restrooms, truck scales, a
radiation detector, 5,900 ft2 of covered
storage, 7,200 ft2 of paved vehicle
parking/queuing area, and a 528-ft2
restroom building. The complex would
include utilities, fire protection, storm
drainage, communication systems, site
lighting, 383,110 ft2 of paving (i.e.,
access roadways, hardstand aprons,
parking, and walkways), security
fencing, and related site improvements.
Description of the No Action
Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DLA would not construct
and operate a new DLA Disposition
Services Complex at RRAD. No changes
to existing facilities or their operations
would result. The continued movement
of materiel for disposal across the
installation is unnecessary and
inefficient and would continue to create
traffic conflicts with installation
production and safety risks. The No
Action Alternative would not meet the
purpose of and need for the Proposed
Action.
Potential Environmental Impacts: No
significant effects on environmental
resources would be expected from the
Proposed Action. Insignificant, adverse
effects on land use and recreation,
noise, air quality, geological resources,
water resources, biological resources,
infrastructure and transportation, and
hazardous materials and wastes would
be expected. Additionally, insignificant,
beneficial effects on noise and
infrastructure and transportation would
be expected. Details of the
environmental consequences are
discussed in the EA, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
Determination: DLA has determined
that implementation of the Proposed
Action will not have a significant effect
on the human environment. Human
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environment was interpreted
comprehensively to include the natural
and physical environment and the
relationship of people with that
environment. Specifically, no highly
uncertain or controversial impacts,
unique or unknown risks, or
cumulatively significant effects were
identified. Implementation of the
Proposed Action will not violate any
federal, state, or local laws. Based on the
results of the analyses performed during
preparation of the EA and consideration
of comments received during the public
comment period, Mr. Patrick Wright,
Acting Director, DLA Installation
Management, concludes that
implementation of the Proposed Action
at DLA Disposition Services Red River
does not constitute a major federal
action significantly affecting the quality
of the human environment within the
context of NEPA. Therefore, an
environmental impact statement for the
Proposed Action is not required.
Dated: May 29, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD–2018–OS–0033]
Notice of Availability of an
Environmental Assessment
Addressing Construction and
Operation of a Fiscal Year 2019
General Purpose Warehouse at
Defense Logistics Agency Distribution
Red River, Texas
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA), Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).
AGENCY:
DLA announces the
availability of an Environmental
Assessment (EA) documenting the
potential environmental effects
associated with the Proposed Action to
construct and operate a Fiscal Year 2019
General Purpose Warehouse at DLA
Distribution Red River, Texas, which is
on Red River Army Depot.
DATES: The public comment period will
end on July 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by DOD–2018–OS–0033, to
one of the following:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2017-OS-0057]
Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for
the Environmental Assessment Addressing Construction and Operation of a
Disposition Services Complex at DLA Disposition Services Red River,
Texas
AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).
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SUMMARY: On October 19, 2017, DLA published a NOA in the Federal
Register announcing the publication of an Environmental Assessment (EA)
Addressing Construction and Operation of a Disposition Services Complex
at DLA Disposition Services Red River, Texas. The EA was available for
a 30-day public comment period that ended November 20, 2017. The EA was
prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
of 1969.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira Silverberg at 571-767-0705 during
normal business hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. (EDT) or by email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA completed an EA to address the potential
environmental consequences associated with the Proposed Action at DLA
Disposition Services Red River, which is on Red River Army Depot
(RRAD). This FONSI incorporates the EA by reference, summarizes the
results of the analyses in the EA, and documents DLA's decision to
construct and operate the Disposition Services Complex at the
installation. DLA has determined that the Proposed Action is not a
major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the
human environment within the context of NEPA, and that no significant
impacts on the human environment are associated with this decision.
No public comments were received during the EA public comment
period. Red River Army Depot (RRAD), the host installation, consulted
with the Texas
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State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) at the Texas Historical
Commission; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD); and the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officers of the Caddo Nation, Comanche Nation,
Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes. The
Texas SHPO provided concurrence that no historic resources would be
affected by the Proposed Action. TPWD provided comments and
recommendations regarding protection of migratory birds, state-listed
species, and other wildlife species. DLA addressed TPWD's comments and
recommendations in the EA and responded to TPWD with an acknowledgment
letter stating that construction activities should avoid or minimize
potential impacts on the state-listed timber rattlesnake and other
wildlife species. The Comanche Nation responded that a review of their
site files indicated ``No Properties'' have been identified at the
project area. RRAD did not receive responses to the consultation
requests with the Caddo Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, or the Wichita
and Affiliated Tribes. An appendix was added to the EA that includes
the SHPO, TPWD, and tribal consultation documents. The revised EA is
available electronically at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov within Docket ID: DOD-2017-OS-0057.
Purpose and Need for Action: The purpose of the Proposed Action is
to provide DLA Disposition Services Red River with a reutilization,
transfer, donation, and sales complex suitable for collecting,
processing, and liquidating materiel from military installations and
their units across northern Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The Proposed
Action is needed to address the inefficiency of the facilities and
resultant handling of materiel at the existing disposal operations
sites.
Proposed Action and Alternatives: Under the Proposed Action, DLA
would construct and operate a complex of facilities necessary to
support the materiel disposal operations of DLA Disposition Services
Red River. The Proposed Action would consolidate the DLA Disposition
Services Red River disposal operations currently conducted at two sites
on RRAD.
The primary facility would be a 145,200-square foot (ft\2\)
noncombustible general purpose warehouse. A special foundation system
would be required because of expansive clay soils. The general purpose
warehouse would also include a 10,000-ft\2\ administrative and utility
annex containing a training/conference classroom, a locker room with
showers and latrine, and a break room. These facilities would include
fire suppression systems, utilities and communications, and security
systems.
A 14.9-acre (648,000-ft\2\) holding and sales yard would be
constructed for the sorting, processing, and open storage of large
items and rolling stock. Military equipment that must be demilitarized
would be fenced from material processed and displayed for commercial
sales. A 4.1-acre (180,000-ft\2\) paved scrapyard would be constructed
for the separation, processing, and transfer of scrap metal for
commercial sales. A 4,608-ft\2\ scrap area storage facility would be
constructed for the management of the scrapyard operation, with two
overhead covers for weather protection of the scrap bins. A weigh and
dispatch facility would be constructed on the perimeter of the complex
and include a 634-ft\2\ scale house with restrooms, truck scales, a
radiation detector, 5,900 ft\2\ of covered storage, 7,200 ft\2\ of
paved vehicle parking/queuing area, and a 528-ft\2\ restroom building.
The complex would include utilities, fire protection, storm drainage,
communication systems, site lighting, 383,110 ft\2\ of paving (i.e.,
access roadways, hardstand aprons, parking, and walkways), security
fencing, and related site improvements.
Description of the No Action Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DLA would not construct and operate a new DLA Disposition
Services Complex at RRAD. No changes to existing facilities or their
operations would result. The continued movement of materiel for
disposal across the installation is unnecessary and inefficient and
would continue to create traffic conflicts with installation production
and safety risks. The No Action Alternative would not meet the purpose
of and need for the Proposed Action.
Potential Environmental Impacts: No significant effects on
environmental resources would be expected from the Proposed Action.
Insignificant, adverse effects on land use and recreation, noise, air
quality, geological resources, water resources, biological resources,
infrastructure and transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes
would be expected. Additionally, insignificant, beneficial effects on
noise and infrastructure and transportation would be expected. Details
of the environmental consequences are discussed in the EA, which is
hereby incorporated by reference.
Determination: DLA has determined that implementation of the
Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the human
environment. Human environment was interpreted comprehensively to
include the natural and physical environment and the relationship of
people with that environment. Specifically, no highly uncertain or
controversial impacts, unique or unknown risks, or cumulatively
significant effects were identified. Implementation of the Proposed
Action will not violate any federal, state, or local laws. Based on the
results of the analyses performed during preparation of the EA and
consideration of comments received during the public comment period,
Mr. Patrick Wright, Acting Director, DLA Installation Management,
concludes that implementation of the Proposed Action at DLA Disposition
Services Red River does not constitute a major federal action
significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the
context of NEPA. Therefore, an environmental impact statement for the
Proposed Action is not required.
Dated: May 29, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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