Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for the Environmental Assessment Addressing Upgrade of the Main Gate Access Control Point at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California, and Surrounding Area, 6137-6138 [2019-03208]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID DOD–2018–OS–0042]
Notice of Availability for Finding of No
Significant Impact for the
Environmental Assessment
Addressing Upgrade of the Main Gate
Access Control Point at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California, and Surrounding Area
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).
AGENCY:
This NOA documents DLA’s
decision to proceed with the proposed
action to upgrade the Main Gate Access
Control Point at Defense Distribution
Depot, San Joaquin California, and
Surrounding Area following the
completion of an Environmental
Assessment (EA). 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
SUMMARY:
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normal business hours Monday through
Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(EST) or by email: ira.silverberg@
dla.mil.
DLA
completed an EA to address the
potential environmental consequences
associated with the Proposed Action.
This Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) incorporates the EA by
reference, summarizes the results of the
analyses in the EA, and documents
DLA’s decision to upgrade the Main
Gate ACP at Defense Distribution Depot,
San Joaquin and surrounding area. 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.
DLA consulted with the California
State Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO) at the California Department of
Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic
Preservation, and the Buena Vista
Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, Ione
Band of Miwok Indians, North Valley
Yokuts Tribe, Southern Sierra Miwuk
Nation, Wilton Rancheria, and United
Auburn Indian Community of the
Auburn Rancheria for this Proposed
Action. The SHPO concurred that the
Proposed Action would not affect
historic properties. The Buena Vista
Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians provided
a response indicating the Tribe was not
aware of any cultural resources, but
requested notification if any issues arise
during the Proposed Action and if
undeveloped soil would be disturbed.
DLA did not receive responses to the
consultation requests with the other
tribes. The SHPO and tribal consultation
documents and the responses from the
SHPO and the Buena Vista Rancheria of
Me-Wuk Indians are in Appendix A of
the revised EA.
On July 12, 2018, a Federal Register
NOA was published announcing the
availability of the EA for a 30-day public
comment period that ended August 13,
2018. One comment letter, from the San
Joaquin County Department of Public
Works, was received during the EA
public comment period. The San
Joaquin County Department of Public
Works had no comments, but requested
to be included on the distribution list
for future project documents. The
comment letter was added to Appendix
A of the revised EA. The revised EA is
available electronically at the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov within Docket ID:
DOD–2018–OS–0042.
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Purpose and Need for Action: The
purpose of the Proposed Action is to
provide the Defense Distribution Depot,
San Joaquin with a safe and secure ACP
at the Main Gate for light vehicles (e.g.,
standard dual-axle trucks and cars),
bicycles, and pedestrians that is
compliant with DoD Unified Facilities
Criteria (UFC) 4–022–01, Security
Engineering: Entry Control Facilities/
Access Control Points, and UFC 4–010–
01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism
Standards for Buildings, under all forceprotection conditions. The Proposed
Action would also provide adequate
space on installation property for
vehicle queuing entering the ACP, so
that queuing does not occur on
Chrisman Road. The Proposed Action is
needed because the existing 58-year-old
Main Gate ACP does not meet current
DoD UFC requirements. Additionally,
the Proposed Action is needed to reduce
existing queuing issues along Chrisman
Road during high-volume employee
shift changes.
Proposed Action and Alternatives:
Under the Proposed Action, DLA would
demolish and remove existing buildings
and infrastructure within the proposed
ACP footprint; construct a new,
permanent ACP at the Main Gate on the
installation; and implement offinstallation road improvements. The
proposed ACP would consist of a visitor
center, identification check point,
vehicle inspection area, gatehouse,
overwatch building, active and passive
vehicle barriers and security fencing,
utilities, and ancillary components. The
existing Main Gate ACP, a warehouse,
roadways and other pavements would
be demolished; two fabric tent
structures would be relocated; and
infrastructure (i.e., utilities, fencing, and
asphalt pavement) would be removed
and replaced. The Proposed Action
would also require the installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of
Chrisman and Valpico Road, and the
restriping of one lane of Chrisman Road
leading to the intersection. After
completion of construction, the
proposed ACP would operate as a
secondary ACP (i.e., an ACP that
operates during regular hours, but less
than 24 hours per day), similar to the
existing Main Gate ACP. Light vehicles
would continue to have access to the
installation via the Truck Gate, which is
currently open and would remain open
24 hours per day, during the hours the
proposed ACP is closed. Gate 2 and the
Employee Gate, which are currently
used under limited circumstances,
would be permanently closed. No new
DLA personnel would be required to
operate the proposed ACP.
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Description of the No Action
Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DLA would not upgrade the
Main Gate ACP at Defense Distribution
Depot, San Joaquin. The ACP
enhancements would not be provided,
and operational conditions would not
be improved. Gate 2 and the Employee
Gate would remain open. Compliance
with DoD UFCs 4–010–01 and 4–022–01
would not be met. Critical logistic and
security operations at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin would
be vulnerable to disruption and
potentially long-term denial of service,
which could have an immediate impact
on the command and control of these
operations. DLA police would continue
to use inadequate facilities to inspect
incoming light vehicles. 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 noise, air quality, geological
resources, water resources, biological
resources, health and safety,
infrastructure and transportation, and
hazardous materials and wastes would
be expected. Insignificant beneficial
effects on geological resources, water
resources, health and safety,
infrastructure and transportation, and
hazardous materials and wastes would
be expected. No impacts on land use or
environmental justice 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. Gordon B. Hackett
III, Director, DLA Installation
Management, concludes that
implementation of the Proposed Action
at Defense Distribution Depot, San
Joaquin does not constitute a major
federal action that would significantly
affect the quality of the human
environment within the context of
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NEPA. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement for the Proposed
Action is not required.
Dated: February 20, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Defense is
publishing this notice to announce that
it is renewing the charter for the
National Security Education Board (‘‘the
Board’’).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
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Management Officer for the Department
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
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pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1903(a) and in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
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an order of priority in such awards that
favors individuals expressing an interest
in national security issues or pursuing
a career in national security positions. b.
Provide for wide dissemination of
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assisted under 50 U.S.C. Ch. 37. c.
Establish qualifications for students
desiring scholarships or fellowships,
and institutions of higher education
desiring grants, under 50 U.S.C. Ch. 37,
including, in the case of students
desiring a scholarship or fellowship, a
requirement that the student have a
demonstrated commitment to the study
of the discipline for which the
scholarship or fellowship is to be
awarded. d. After taking into account
the annual analyses of trends in
language, international, area, and
counter-proliferations studies under 50
U.S.C. 1906(b)(1), make
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recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense regarding: i. Which countries
are not emphasized in other U.S. study
abroad programs, such as countries in
which few U.S. students are studying
and countries which are of importance
to the national security interests of the
United States, and are, therefore, critical
countries for the purpose of 50 U.S.C.
1902(a)(1)(A); ii. which areas within the
disciplines described in 50 U.S.C.
1902(a)(1)(B) relating to the national
security interests of the United States
are areas of study in which U.S.
students are deficient in learning and
are, therefore, critical areas within those
disciplines for the purposes of that
section; iii. which areas within the
disciplines described in 50 U.S.C.
1902(a)(1)(C) are areas in which U.S.
students, educators, and Government
employees are deficient in learning and
in which insubstantial numbers of U.S.
institutions of higher education provide
training and are, therefore, critical areas
within those disciplines for the purpose
of that section; iv. how students desiring
scholarships or fellowships can be
encouraged to work for an agency or
office of the Federal Government
involved in national security affairs or
national security policy upon
completion of their education; and v.
which foreign languages are critical to
the national security interests of the
United States for purposes of 50 U.S.C.
1902(a)(1)(D) (relating to grants for the
National Flagship Language Initiative)
and 50 U.S.C. 1902(a)(1)(E) (relating to
the scholarship program for advanced
English language studies by heritage
community citizens). e. Encourage
applications for fellowships under 50
U.S.C. Ch. 37 from graduate students
having an educational background in
any academic discipline, particularly in
the areas of science or technology. f.
Provide the Secretary of Defense
biennially with a list of scholarship
recipients and fellowship recipients,
including an assessment of their foreign
area and language skills, who are
available to work in a national security
position. g. Not later than 30 days after
a scholarship or fellowship recipient
completes the study or education for
which assistance was provided under
the Program, provide the Secretary of
Defense with a report fully describing
the foreign area and language skills
obtained by the recipient as a result of
the assistance. h. Review the
administration of the Program required
under 50 U.S.C. Ch. 37. i. To the extent
provided by the Secretary of Defense,
oversee and coordinate the activities of
the national Language Service Corps
(‘‘the Corps’’) under 50 U.S.C. 1913,
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[FR Doc No: 2019-03208]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID DOD-2018-OS-0042]
Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for
the Environmental Assessment Addressing Upgrade of the Main Gate Access
Control Point at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California,
and Surrounding Area
AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).
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SUMMARY: This NOA documents DLA's decision to proceed with the proposed
action to upgrade the Main Gate Access Control Point at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin California, and Surrounding Area
following the completion of an Environmental Assessment (EA). 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. (EST) or by email: ira.silverberg@dla.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA completed an EA to address the potential
environmental consequences associated with the Proposed Action. This
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) incorporates the EA by
reference, summarizes the results of the analyses in the EA, and
documents DLA's decision to upgrade the Main Gate ACP at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin and surrounding area. 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.
DLA consulted with the California State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO) at the California Department of Parks and Recreation,
Office of Historic Preservation, and the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-
Wuk Indians, Ione Band of Miwok Indians, North Valley Yokuts Tribe,
Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, Wilton Rancheria, and United Auburn
Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria for this Proposed Action. The
SHPO concurred that the Proposed Action would not affect historic
properties. The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians provided a
response indicating the Tribe was not aware of any cultural resources,
but requested notification if any issues arise during the Proposed
Action and if undeveloped soil would be disturbed. DLA did not receive
responses to the consultation requests with the other tribes. The SHPO
and tribal consultation documents and the responses from the SHPO and
the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians are in Appendix A of the
revised EA.
On July 12, 2018, a Federal Register NOA was published announcing
the availability of the EA for a 30-day public comment period that
ended August 13, 2018. One comment letter, from the San Joaquin County
Department of Public Works, was received during the EA public comment
period. The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works had no
comments, but requested to be included on the distribution list for
future project documents. The comment letter was added to Appendix A of
the revised EA. The revised EA is available electronically at the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov within Docket
ID: DOD-2018-OS-0042.
Purpose and Need for Action: The purpose of the Proposed Action is
to provide the Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin with a safe and
secure ACP at the Main Gate for light vehicles (e.g., standard dual-
axle trucks and cars), bicycles, and pedestrians that is compliant with
DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-022-01, Security Engineering:
Entry Control Facilities/Access Control Points, and UFC 4-010-01, DoD
Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, under all force-
protection conditions. The Proposed Action would also provide adequate
space on installation property for vehicle queuing entering the ACP, so
that queuing does not occur on Chrisman Road. The Proposed Action is
needed because the existing 58-year-old Main Gate ACP does not meet
current DoD UFC requirements. Additionally, the Proposed Action is
needed to reduce existing queuing issues along Chrisman Road during
high-volume employee shift changes.
Proposed Action and Alternatives: Under the Proposed Action, DLA
would demolish and remove existing buildings and infrastructure within
the proposed ACP footprint; construct a new, permanent ACP at the Main
Gate on the installation; and implement off-installation road
improvements. The proposed ACP would consist of a visitor center,
identification check point, vehicle inspection area, gatehouse,
overwatch building, active and passive vehicle barriers and security
fencing, utilities, and ancillary components. The existing Main Gate
ACP, a warehouse, roadways and other pavements would be demolished; two
fabric tent structures would be relocated; and infrastructure (i.e.,
utilities, fencing, and asphalt pavement) would be removed and
replaced. The Proposed Action would also require the installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Chrisman and Valpico Road, and
the restriping of one lane of Chrisman Road leading to the
intersection. After completion of construction, the proposed ACP would
operate as a secondary ACP (i.e., an ACP that operates during regular
hours, but less than 24 hours per day), similar to the existing Main
Gate ACP. Light vehicles would continue to have access to the
installation via the Truck Gate, which is currently open and would
remain open 24 hours per day, during the hours the proposed ACP is
closed. Gate 2 and the Employee Gate, which are currently used under
limited circumstances, would be permanently closed. No new DLA
personnel would be required to operate the proposed ACP.
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Description of the No Action Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DLA would not upgrade the Main Gate ACP at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin. The ACP enhancements would not be
provided, and operational conditions would not be improved. Gate 2 and
the Employee Gate would remain open. Compliance with DoD UFCs 4-010-01
and 4-022-01 would not be met. Critical logistic and security
operations at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin would be
vulnerable to disruption and potentially long-term denial of service,
which could have an immediate impact on the command and control of
these operations. DLA police would continue to use inadequate
facilities to inspect incoming light vehicles. 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 noise, air quality, geological
resources, water resources, biological resources, health and safety,
infrastructure and transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes
would be expected. Insignificant beneficial effects on geological
resources, water resources, health and safety, infrastructure and
transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes would be expected.
No impacts on land use or environmental justice 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. Gordon B. Hackett III, Director, DLA Installation Management,
concludes that implementation of the Proposed Action at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin does not constitute a major federal
action that would significantly affect the quality of the human
environment within the context of NEPA. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement for the Proposed Action is not required.
Dated: February 20, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-03208 Filed 2-25-19; 8:45 am]
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