Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam, 29104-29105 [2023-09609]
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Dated: April 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0038]
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness
(OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection
notice.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
OUSD(P&R) 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 July 5, 2023.
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 Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and
Transparency, 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
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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.
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 Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Defense for
Military Personnel Policy, Office of
Military Compensation Policy, ATTN:
Mr. Ronald Garner, Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–1500, or call
(703) 693–1059.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB
Number: Data for Payment of Retired
Personnel; DD Form 2656; OMB Control
Number 0704–0569.
Needs and Uses: The information
collection requirement is necessary to
obtain applicable retirement
information from Uniformed Service
members and allow those members to
make certain retired pay and survivor
annuity elections prior to retirement
from service or prior to reaching
eligibility to receive retired pay. The
form will also allow eligible members
covered by the Blended Retirement
System to make a voluntary election of
a partial lump sum of retired pay, as
required by section 1415 of title 10,
United States Code.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Annual Burden Hours: 31,988.
Number of Respondents: 127,950.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 127,950.
Average Burden per Response: 15
minutes.
Frequency: As required.
Every member of the Uniformed
Services who retires or reaches the age
of eligibility to begin receiving retired
pay, in the case of members of the
Reserves and National Guard, will
voluntarily complete this form to
request retired pay, designate
beneficiaries, and make a Survivor
Benefit Plan election. In an average
calendar year, approximately 127,950
members of the Uniformed Service will
complete this form. The spouses of
retiring members of the Uniformed
Services are only required to complete
part V of this form if the Service
member declines or reduces his or her
level of under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
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Dated: April 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for an
Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile
Defense System on Guam
Missile Defense Agency (MDA),
Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice of intent.
The MDA is issuing this
notice of intent to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
to assess the potential environmental
impacts associated with an Enhanced
Integrated Air and Missile Defense
(EIAMD) system for the defense of
Guam. The EIS will be prepared in
accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969; the Council on Environmental
Quality Regulations for Implementing
the Procedural Provisions of NEPA;
MDA’s NEPA Implementing Procedures;
U.S. Department of the Army’s (Army)
NEPA Implementing Procedures; U.S.
Department of the Navy’s (DoN)
Environmental Readiness Program; U.S.
Department of the Air Force’s (DAF)
Environmental Impact Analysis Process;
and Federal Aviation Administration’s
(FAA) NEPA Policies and Procedures.
The EIS will evaluate the potential
environmental impacts from the
proposed deployment and operation of
missile defense radars and sensors,
missile interceptor launchers, and
command and control systems;
construction and operation of associated
support facilities and infrastructure; and
management of associated airspace
(hereafter called ‘‘Proposed Action’’).
The MDA is initiating a public scoping
period to receive comments on the
scope of the EIS including identification
of potential alternatives, information,
and analyses relevant to the Proposed
Action, and the Proposed Action’s
potential to affect historic properties
pursuant to section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of
1966.
SUMMARY:
The MDA invites comments
during the public scoping period
beginning with publication of this
notice in the Federal Register.
Comments must be postmarked or
DATES:
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received on or before June 27, 2023 to
ensure consideration in the Draft EIS.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
be sent via email to info@EIAMDEIS.com; via the website comment
submission form on www.EIAMDEIS.com; or by United States (U.S.)
Postal Service to: ManTech
International Corporation, Attention:
EIAMD EIS Project Support, PMB 403,
1270 N Marine Corps Drive, Suite 101,
Tamuning, Guam 96913–4331.
Comments will also be accepted at the
public scoping meetings. All comments,
including names and addresses, will be
included in the administrative record,
but personal information will be kept
confidential unless release is required
by law.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Mark Wright, MDA Public Affairs, at
571–231–8212 or by email to mda.info@
mda.mil. Additional information on the
Proposed Action can be found at the
MDA website: https://www.mda.mil/
system/eiamd.html.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Within the
context of homeland defense, Guam is a
key strategic location for sustaining and
maintaining U.S. influence, deterring
adversaries, responding to crises, and
maintaining a free and open IndoPacific. An attack on Guam would be
considered a direct attack on the United
States and would be met with an
appropriate response. Current U.S.
forces are capable of defending Guam
against regional ballistic missile threats.
However, regional missile threats to
Guam continue to increase and advance
technologically. The U.S. Indo-Pacific
Command has identified a requirement
for a 360-degree EIAMD capability on
Guam as soon as possible to address the
rapid evolution of adversary missile
threats. The purpose of the EIAMD is to
support the defense of Guam from
cruise, ballistic and hypersonic missile
threats. The EIAMD is necessary to meet
requirements as directed in the fiscal
year (FY) 2022 and FY 2023 National
Defense Authorization Acts and to
protect Guam as described in this
notice.
The MDA, in coordination with
Army, DoN, DAF, and FAA as
cooperating agencies, is preparing an
EIS to evaluate the potential
environmental impacts associated with
the Proposed Action and a No Action
alternative.
The Proposed Action includes the
deployment and operation of a
combination of components from the
MDA, Army, and DoN that would be
integrated for air and missile defense.
These proposed components include
missile defense radars and sensors,
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missile interceptor launchers, and
command and control systems. The
MDA and Army need to strategically
locate and integrate the system
components at multiple sites around
Guam. In the event where DoD property
is not available to strategically locate the
components on DoD properties or where
buffer and safety zone arcs encroach on
non-Federal properties, acquisition of
appropriate real estate interests on nonFederal property may be needed in a
few areas. Site selection is evolving and
additional sites may be considered.
Additionally, MDA anticipates airspace
modification may be necessary at sites
where radars would be located.
Airspace issues would be coordinated
with the FAA.
Associated support facilities and
infrastructure (e.g., power plants, fuel
storage facilities, and water storage
facilities), and life support facilities
(e.g., family housing, fire stations, and
dining facilities) would also be
constructed and operated on these sites
to support proposed EIAMD
components and accommodate
personnel associated with the proposed
EIAMD system.
The MDA and Army have conducted
extensive siting studies to confirm
alternative site selection, optimize
system performance, and optimize
facility planning and design. The
proposed EIAMD components, support
facilities and infrastructure, and life
support facilities would be distributed
across the candidate sites.
The environmental issues and
resource areas the MDA would assess in
the EIS include, but are not limited to,
the following: airspace, air quality,
biological resources, cultural resources,
environmental justice and protection of
children, geological resources, public
health and safety, infrastructure and
utilities, land use, noise and vibration,
socioeconomics, transportation,
recreation, visual resources, and water
resources. The analysis will include an
evaluation of direct and indirect
impacts, and will account for
cumulative impacts from other relevant
activities in the area of Guam.
This public scoping effort also
supports compliance with section 106 of
the NHPA and its implementing
regulations at 36 CFR part 800. As such,
the MDA will consult with government
officials and other interested parties
regarding historic and cultural resources
under section 106 of the NHPA, as
appropriate. Additionally, the MDA will
undertake any other consultations and
permitting required by applicable laws
or regulations.
The MDA will conduct three inperson open house scoping meetings on
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Guam in June 2023. Notification of the
meeting locations, dates, and times will
be published and announced in local
news media to encourage public
participation. Access to meeting
information can also be found on the
MDA website at https://www.mda.mil/
system/eiamd.html.
The MDA encourages elected officials,
government agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and interested
individuals to participate in the public
scoping process for the preparation of
this EIS. The public scoping process
assists in determining the scope of the
EIS including identification of potential
alternatives, information, and analyses
relevant to the Proposed Action, and the
Proposed Action’s potential to affect
historic properties.
Additional opportunities for public
comment will occur after the release of
the Draft EIS. The MDA intends to
publish the Draft EIS in spring 2024,
publish the Final EIS in early 2025, and
sign a Record of Decision following the
30-day Final EIS review period.
Dated: May 2, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0039]
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection
notice.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Defense Contract Management Agency
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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for
an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam
AGENCY: Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The MDA is issuing this notice of intent to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the potential
environmental impacts associated with an Enhanced Integrated Air and
Missile Defense (EIAMD) system for the defense of Guam. The EIS will be
prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for
Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA; MDA's NEPA Implementing
Procedures; U.S. Department of the Army's (Army) NEPA Implementing
Procedures; U.S. Department of the Navy's (DoN) Environmental Readiness
Program; U.S. Department of the Air Force's (DAF) Environmental Impact
Analysis Process; and Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) NEPA
Policies and Procedures. The EIS will evaluate the potential
environmental impacts from the proposed deployment and operation of
missile defense radars and sensors, missile interceptor launchers, and
command and control systems; construction and operation of associated
support facilities and infrastructure; and management of associated
airspace (hereafter called ``Proposed Action''). The MDA is initiating
a public scoping period to receive comments on the scope of the EIS
including identification of potential alternatives, information, and
analyses relevant to the Proposed Action, and the Proposed Action's
potential to affect historic properties pursuant to section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966.
DATES: The MDA invites comments during the public scoping period
beginning with publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Comments must be postmarked or
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received on or before June 27, 2023 to ensure consideration in the
Draft EIS.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent via email to EIS.com">[email protected]EIS.com; via the website comment submission form on www.EIAMD-EIS.com;
or by United States (U.S.) Postal Service to: ManTech International
Corporation, Attention: EIAMD EIS Project Support, PMB 403, 1270 N
Marine Corps Drive, Suite 101, Tamuning, Guam 96913-4331. Comments will
also be accepted at the public scoping meetings. All comments,
including names and addresses, will be included in the administrative
record, but personal information will be kept confidential unless
release is required by law.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Wright, MDA Public Affairs,
at 571-231-8212 or by email to mda.info@mda.mil">mda.info@mda.mil. Additional information
on the Proposed Action can be found at the MDA website: https://www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Within the context of homeland defense, Guam
is a key strategic location for sustaining and maintaining U.S.
influence, deterring adversaries, responding to crises, and maintaining
a free and open Indo-Pacific. An attack on Guam would be considered a
direct attack on the United States and would be met with an appropriate
response. Current U.S. forces are capable of defending Guam against
regional ballistic missile threats. However, regional missile threats
to Guam continue to increase and advance technologically. The U.S.
Indo-Pacific Command has identified a requirement for a 360-degree
EIAMD capability on Guam as soon as possible to address the rapid
evolution of adversary missile threats. The purpose of the EIAMD is to
support the defense of Guam from cruise, ballistic and hypersonic
missile threats. The EIAMD is necessary to meet requirements as
directed in the fiscal year (FY) 2022 and FY 2023 National Defense
Authorization Acts and to protect Guam as described in this notice.
The MDA, in coordination with Army, DoN, DAF, and FAA as
cooperating agencies, is preparing an EIS to evaluate the potential
environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Action and a No
Action alternative.
The Proposed Action includes the deployment and operation of a
combination of components from the MDA, Army, and DoN that would be
integrated for air and missile defense. These proposed components
include missile defense radars and sensors, missile interceptor
launchers, and command and control systems. The MDA and Army need to
strategically locate and integrate the system components at multiple
sites around Guam. In the event where DoD property is not available to
strategically locate the components on DoD properties or where buffer
and safety zone arcs encroach on non-Federal properties, acquisition of
appropriate real estate interests on non-Federal property may be needed
in a few areas. Site selection is evolving and additional sites may be
considered. Additionally, MDA anticipates airspace modification may be
necessary at sites where radars would be located. Airspace issues would
be coordinated with the FAA.
Associated support facilities and infrastructure (e.g., power
plants, fuel storage facilities, and water storage facilities), and
life support facilities (e.g., family housing, fire stations, and
dining facilities) would also be constructed and operated on these
sites to support proposed EIAMD components and accommodate personnel
associated with the proposed EIAMD system.
The MDA and Army have conducted extensive siting studies to confirm
alternative site selection, optimize system performance, and optimize
facility planning and design. The proposed EIAMD components, support
facilities and infrastructure, and life support facilities would be
distributed across the candidate sites.
The environmental issues and resource areas the MDA would assess in
the EIS include, but are not limited to, the following: airspace, air
quality, biological resources, cultural resources, environmental
justice and protection of children, geological resources, public health
and safety, infrastructure and utilities, land use, noise and
vibration, socioeconomics, transportation, recreation, visual
resources, and water resources. The analysis will include an evaluation
of direct and indirect impacts, and will account for cumulative impacts
from other relevant activities in the area of Guam.
This public scoping effort also supports compliance with section
106 of the NHPA and its implementing regulations at 36 CFR part 800. As
such, the MDA will consult with government officials and other
interested parties regarding historic and cultural resources under
section 106 of the NHPA, as appropriate. Additionally, the MDA will
undertake any other consultations and permitting required by applicable
laws or regulations.
The MDA will conduct three in-person open house scoping meetings on
Guam in June 2023. Notification of the meeting locations, dates, and
times will be published and announced in local news media to encourage
public participation. Access to meeting information can also be found
on the MDA website at https://www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html.
The MDA encourages elected officials, government agencies, non-
governmental organizations, and interested individuals to participate
in the public scoping process for the preparation of this EIS. The
public scoping process assists in determining the scope of the EIS
including identification of potential alternatives, information, and
analyses relevant to the Proposed Action, and the Proposed Action's
potential to affect historic properties.
Additional opportunities for public comment will occur after the
release of the Draft EIS. The MDA intends to publish the Draft EIS in
spring 2024, publish the Final EIS in early 2025, and sign a Record of
Decision following the 30-day Final EIS review period.
Dated: May 2, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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