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, 26660-26661 [2018-12326]

Download as PDF amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 26660 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 111 / Friday, June 8, 2018 / Notices 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jun 07, 2018 Jkt 241001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. [FR Doc. 2018–12325 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 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: E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 111 / Friday, June 8, 2018 / Notices • Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory and Advisory Committee Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. 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. The EA has been prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 32 Code of Federal Regulations part 651, Environmental Analysis of Army Actions, and DLA Regulation 1000.22, Environmental Considerations in Defense Logistics Agency Actions. The environmental assessment posted to the docket provides additional information about the proposed action. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 29, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–12326 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2018–OS–0016] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, DoD. ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 9, 2018. ADDRESSES: Comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be emailed to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, DoD Desk Officer, at oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please identify the proposed information collection by DoD Desk Officer, Docket ID number, and title of the information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Licari, 571–372–0493, or whs.mcalex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-informationcollections@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jun 07, 2018 Jkt 241001 Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: DLA Culture/Climate Survey; OMB Control Number 0704–XXXX. Type of Request: New. Number of Respondents: 860. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 860. Average Burden per Response: 45 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 645 hours. Needs and Uses: The purpose of the DLA Culture/Climate Survey is to provide a confidential mechanism for employees to share their feedback on the DLA organization culture and climate. DLA culture is assessed using the Denison Model of Organizational Culture and the associated survey instrument. The climate is assessed using a DLA-developed assessment on current strategic initiatives. As a result, the DLA Culture/Climate Survey provides an opportunity to engage DLA employees and leaders in thoughtful, data-driven discussions that lead to informed action and improve our collective organizational performance. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Biennially. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID 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 ID number, and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy 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: Mr. Frederick Licari. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Mr. Licari at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dddod-information-collections@mail.mil. Dated: June 5, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–12378 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26661 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DOD–2018–OS–0034] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, DoD. ACTION: Information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by August 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Chief Management Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy 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. SUMMARY: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26660-26661]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12326]


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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

AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).

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SUMMARY: 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.

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     Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief 
Management Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, 
Regulatory and Advisory Committee Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, 
Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.

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: The EA has been prepared as required under 
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 32 Code of Federal 
Regulations part 651, Environmental Analysis of Army Actions, and DLA 
Regulation 1000.22, Environmental Considerations in Defense Logistics 
Agency Actions.
    The environmental assessment posted to the docket provides 
additional information about the proposed action.

    Dated: May 29, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-12326 Filed 6-7-18; 8:45 am]
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