Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement; Site Acquisition and Campus Consolidation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC/NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio, 34582-34583 [2018-15410]

Download as PDF 34582 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 140 / Friday, July 20, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES the services to be performed, outside the United States has an estimated value that exceeds $500,000. These protections include the following: (a) The contractor is required to implement and maintain a compliance plan during the performance of the contract that includes an awareness program, a process for employees to report activity inconsistent with the zero-tolerance policy, a recruitment and wage plan, a housing plan, and procedures to prevent subcontractors from engaging in trafficking in persons; and (b) The contractor is required to submit a certification to the contracting officer prior to receiving an award, and annually thereafter, asserting that it has the required compliance plan in place and that there have been no abuses, or that appropriate actions have been taken if abuses have been found. The compliance plan must be provided to the contracting officer upon request, and relevant portions of it must be posted at the workplace and on the contractor’s website. Additionally, contractors are required to flow these requirements down to any subcontracts where the estimated value of the supplies acquired or the services required to be performed outside the United States exceeds $500,000. B. Annual Reporting Burden Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Ending Trafficking in Persons, FAR 22.1705 and FAR 52.222–50 and 52.222–56; OMB Control Number 9000– 0188. Adjustment: This information collection is revised to include appropriate burden hours for reporting that was initially published in FAR Case 2013–001 (78 FR 59317 and 80 FR 4967) for FAR clause 52.222–50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and provision 52.222–56, Certification Regarding Trafficing in Persons Compliance Plan. The full burden associated with this FAR Case was inadvertently omitted in the Paperwork Reduction Act notice published on August 20, 2014 (78 FR 59317). The following represents current burdens associated with the FAR clause and provision that were published in the proposed and final rules. Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit entities. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. Reporting Frequency: On occasion. Respondents: 5,909. Responses per Respondent: 3. Annual Responses: 17,727. Hours per Response: 12. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 244001 Total Burden Hours: 212,724. C. Public Comment A notice was published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 12950, on March 26, 2018. No comments were received. Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20405, telephone 202–501–4755. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0188, Combating Trafficking in Persons, in all correspondence. Dated: July 17, 2018. William Clark, Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–15523 Filed 7–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Docket No. CDC–2017–0059] Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement; Site Acquisition and Campus Consolidation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC/ NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in cooperation with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed acquisition of a site in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the development of this site into a new, consolidated CDC/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) campus (Proposed Action). The site being considered for acquisition and development is bounded by Martin Luther King Drive East to the south, Harvey Avenue to the west, Ridgeway Avenue to the north, and Reading Road to the east. The Final EIS and this notice are published pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as implemented by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations. DATES: CDC will issue a final decision on the proposed action after August 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final EIS can be obtained at: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov (reference Docket No. CDC–2017–0059). • By Written Request (Electronic Copies Only) to: cdc-cincinnati-eis@ cdc.gov or Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of Safety, Security and Asset Management (OSSAM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS–K80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329–4027. All U.S. Mail communications must include the agency name and Docket Number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of Safety, Security and Asset Management (OSSAM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS–K80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329–4027, phone: (770) 488–8170, or email: cdccincinnati-eis@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: CDC is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. NIOSH, one of CDC’s Centers, Institutes, and Offices, was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. NIOSH plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to develop and establish recommended occupational safety and health standards; conduct research and training; provide technical assistance; and perform related activities to assure safe and healthful working conditions for every working person in the United States. Currently, three NIOSH research facilities—the Robert A. Taft Campus, Taft North Campus, and the Alice Hamilton Laboratory Campus—are located in Cincinnati, Ohio. These facilities no longer meet the research needs required to support occupational safety and health in the modern workplace. The facilities’ deficiencies adversely affect NIOSH’s ability to conduct occupational safety and health research in Cincinnati. It is not possible to renovate the facilities located on the three campuses to meet current standards and requirements. Additionally, the current distribution of NIOSH activities across separate campuses in Cincinnati results in inefficiencies in scientific collaboration and the duplication of operational support activities. Therefore, CDC is E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 140 / Friday, July 20, 2018 / Notices proposing to relocate and consolidate its Cincinnati-based functions and personnel (approximately 550 employees) currently housed at the three existing campuses to a new, consolidated campus in Cincinnati. Potential locations for the proposed new campus were identified through a comprehensive site selection process conducted by GSA on behalf of CDC. In June 2016, GSA issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) seeking potential sites capable of accommodating the proposed new campus. In response to the REOI, GSA received seven expressions of interest. Following an assessment of each site, GSA found that only one site qualified for further consideration (The Site). The Site encompasses all land between Martin Luther King Drive East to the south, Harvey Avenue to the west, Ridgeway Avenue to the north, and Reading Road to the east in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under NEPA, as implemented by CEQ Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), Federal agencies are required to evaluate the environmental effects of their proposed actions and a range of reasonable alternatives to the proposed action before making a decision. On February 9, 2018, in accordance with NEPA, CDC published a Notice of Availability announcing that a Draft EIS for the proposed acquisition and campus consolidation had been prepared (83 FR 5774). The Draft EIS evaluated the potential impacts of two alternatives: The Proposed Action Alternative (acquisition of the Site and construction of a new, consolidated CDC/NIOSH campus) and the No Action Alternative (continued use of the existing campuses for the foreseeable future). Impacts on the following resources were considered: Land use, zoning, and plans; community facilities; socioeconomics and environmental justice; utilities and infrastructure; visual quality; cultural resources; transportation; geology, topography, and soils; air quality; noise; and hazardous substances. Publication of the Draft EIS notice initiated a 45-day review period, which ended on March 26, 2018. During this period, CDC received comments from government agencies, a Native American tribe, and the public. These comments pertained to the proposed action in general; the accessibility of the proposed campus site for bicyclists; historic buildings; traffic and air quality impacts; sustainability; and the potential displacement of neighborhood residents. All comments were considered when preparing the Final EIS and responses to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Jul 19, 2018 Jkt 244001 the comments are provided in the Final EIS. No comment required substantive revisions to the analyses presented in the Draft EIS or to the alternatives considered. The Final EIS identifies the Proposed Action Alternative as CDC’s Preferred Alternative. CDC will make a decision on whether to proceed with the proposed action after August 20, 2018. At that time, CDC will issue a Record of Decision documenting and explaining its decision based on the Final EIS. Questions on the Final EIS and the proposed action may be directed to: Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of Safety, Security and Asset Management (OSSAM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS–K80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329–4027, phone: (770) 488–8170, or email: cdccincinnati-eis@cdc.gov. Dated: July 16, 2018. Sandra Cashman, Executive Secretary, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2018–15410 Filed 7–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30 Day–18–0307] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a ‘‘Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations’’ notice on February 5, 2018 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. The CDC received 2 non-substantive comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments. CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34583 (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Direct written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Provide written comments within 30 days of notice publication. Proposed Project Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (0920–0307) (Exp. Date 02/28/ 2019)—Revision—National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (GISP) was created in 1986 to monitor trends in antimicrobial susceptibilities of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains in the United States. GISP continues to be a collaboration between different branches of the CDC Division of STD Prevention within the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), selected regional laboratories and selected state/local public health departments and their associated STD specialty care clinics in the U.S. National organizations, local jurisdictions and individuals use data collected in GISP to understand and prevent antibiotic resistance in N. gonorrhoeae. Data from GISP are used to establish a scientific basis for the selection of gonococcal therapies and to allow pro-active changes to treatment guidelines before widespread resistance and failures of treatment occur. To increase capacity to detect and monitor resistant gonorrhea and to improve the specificity of GISP, this revision is being E:\FR\FM\20JYN1.SGM 20JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Docket No. CDC-2017-0059]


Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement; 
Site Acquisition and Campus Consolidation for the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health (CDC/NIOSH), Cincinnati, Ohio

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within 
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in cooperation with 
the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announces the 
availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 
proposed acquisition of a site in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the development 
of this site into a new, consolidated CDC/National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) campus (Proposed Action). The 
site being considered for acquisition and development is bounded by 
Martin Luther King Drive East to the south, Harvey Avenue to the west, 
Ridgeway Avenue to the north, and Reading Road to the east.
    The Final EIS and this notice are published pursuant to the 
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as 
implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations.

DATES: CDC will issue a final decision on the proposed action after 
August 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final EIS can be obtained at:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov 
(reference Docket No. CDC-2017-0059).
     By Written Request (Electronic Copies Only) to: [email protected] or Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of Safety, 
Security and Asset Management (OSSAM), Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS-K80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027.
    All U.S. Mail communications must include the agency name and 
Docket Number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of 
Safety, Security and Asset Management (OSSAM), Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS-K80, Atlanta, Georgia 
30329-4027, phone: (770) 488-8170, or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: CDC is dedicated to protecting health and promoting 
quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, 
and disability. NIOSH, one of CDC's Centers, Institutes, and Offices, 
was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. 
NIOSH plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to develop and 
establish recommended occupational safety and health standards; conduct 
research and training; provide technical assistance; and perform 
related activities to assure safe and healthful working conditions for 
every working person in the United States.
    Currently, three NIOSH research facilities--the Robert A. Taft 
Campus, Taft North Campus, and the Alice Hamilton Laboratory Campus--
are located in Cincinnati, Ohio. These facilities no longer meet the 
research needs required to support occupational safety and health in 
the modern workplace. The facilities' deficiencies adversely affect 
NIOSH's ability to conduct occupational safety and health research in 
Cincinnati. It is not possible to renovate the facilities located on 
the three campuses to meet current standards and requirements. 
Additionally, the current distribution of NIOSH activities across 
separate campuses in Cincinnati results in inefficiencies in scientific 
collaboration and the duplication of operational support activities. 
Therefore, CDC is

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proposing to relocate and consolidate its Cincinnati-based functions 
and personnel (approximately 550 employees) currently housed at the 
three existing campuses to a new, consolidated campus in Cincinnati.
    Potential locations for the proposed new campus were identified 
through a comprehensive site selection process conducted by GSA on 
behalf of CDC. In June 2016, GSA issued a Request for Expressions of 
Interest (REOI) seeking potential sites capable of accommodating the 
proposed new campus. In response to the REOI, GSA received seven 
expressions of interest. Following an assessment of each site, GSA 
found that only one site qualified for further consideration (The 
Site). The Site encompasses all land between Martin Luther King Drive 
East to the south, Harvey Avenue to the west, Ridgeway Avenue to the 
north, and Reading Road to the east in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Under NEPA, as implemented by CEQ Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-
1508), Federal agencies are required to evaluate the environmental 
effects of their proposed actions and a range of reasonable 
alternatives to the proposed action before making a decision. On 
February 9, 2018, in accordance with NEPA, CDC published a Notice of 
Availability announcing that a Draft EIS for the proposed acquisition 
and campus consolidation had been prepared (83 FR 5774). The Draft EIS 
evaluated the potential impacts of two alternatives: The Proposed 
Action Alternative (acquisition of the Site and construction of a new, 
consolidated CDC/NIOSH campus) and the No Action Alternative (continued 
use of the existing campuses for the foreseeable future). Impacts on 
the following resources were considered: Land use, zoning, and plans; 
community facilities; socioeconomics and environmental justice; 
utilities and infrastructure; visual quality; cultural resources; 
transportation; geology, topography, and soils; air quality; noise; and 
hazardous substances.
    Publication of the Draft EIS notice initiated a 45-day review 
period, which ended on March 26, 2018. During this period, CDC received 
comments from government agencies, a Native American tribe, and the 
public. These comments pertained to the proposed action in general; the 
accessibility of the proposed campus site for bicyclists; historic 
buildings; traffic and air quality impacts; sustainability; and the 
potential displacement of neighborhood residents.
    All comments were considered when preparing the Final EIS and 
responses to the comments are provided in the Final EIS. No comment 
required substantive revisions to the analyses presented in the Draft 
EIS or to the alternatives considered. The Final EIS identifies the 
Proposed Action Alternative as CDC's Preferred Alternative.
    CDC will make a decision on whether to proceed with the proposed 
action after August 20, 2018. At that time, CDC will issue a Record of 
Decision documenting and explaining its decision based on the Final 
EIS.
    Questions on the Final EIS and the proposed action may be directed 
to: Harry Marsh, Architect, Office of Safety, Security and Asset 
Management (OSSAM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 
Clifton Road NE, MS-K80, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027, phone: (770) 488-
8170, or email: [email protected].

    Dated: July 16, 2018.
Sandra Cashman,
Executive Secretary, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2018-15410 Filed 7-19-18; 8:45 am]
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