Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Department of the Air Force F-15 Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, 86884-86885 [2023-27166]
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Contracting Activity: STRATEGIC
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Designated Source of Supply: South Texas
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Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN
SVCS ACQUISITION BR (2, NEW YORK,
NY
Michael R. Jurkowski,
Acting Director, Business Operations.
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Procurement List; Proposed Additions
and Deletions
Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled.
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The Committee is proposing
to add service(s) to the Procurement List
that will be furnished by nonprofit
agencies employing persons who are
blind or have other severe disabilities,
and delete product(s) previously
furnished by such agencies.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before: January 14, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325,
Washington, DC 20024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
further information or to submit
comments contact: Michael R.
Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 785–6404,
or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice is published pursuant to 41
U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its
purpose is to provide interested persons
an opportunity to submit comments on
the proposed actions.
SUMMARY:
Additions
If the Committee approves the
proposed additions, the entities of the
Federal Government identified in this
notice will be required to procure the
service(s) listed below from nonprofit
agencies employing persons who are
blind or have other severe disabilities.
The following service(s) are proposed
for addition to the Procurement List for
production by the nonprofit agencies
listed:
Service(s)
Service Type: Official Mail Center and
Operation of Postal Service Center
Mandatory for: US Air Force, Postal Service
Center, Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Designated Source of Supply: VersAbility
Resources, Inc., Hampton, VA
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE AIR
FORCE, FA9301 AFTC PZIO
Service Type: Document Destruction
Mandatory for: DOI IBC, Denver Federal
Center, Building 48, Lakewood, CO
Designated Source of Supply: Bayaud
Enterprises, Inc., Denver, CO
Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENTAL
OFFICES, IBC ACQ SVCS
DIRECTORATE (00004)
Deletions
The following product(s) are proposed
for deletion from the Procurement List:
COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
SEVERELY DISABLED
AGENCY:
Proposed additions to and
deletions from the Procurement List.
ACTION:
Product(s)
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7520–01–529–1850—Pen, Ball Point,
Retractable, Refillable, Americana,
Medium Point, Black Ink
Designated Source of Supply: Industries for
the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.,
West Allis, WI
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SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK,
NY
NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
7510–01–591–5821—Tape, Duct, Premium
Grade, Waterproof, 3″ x 60 yd,
Camouflage
Designated Source of Supply: CINCINNATI
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND
VISUALLY IMPAIRED, Cincinnati, OH
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN
SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK,
NY
NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
8520–01–691–2733—Advanced Instant
Hand Sanitizer, Green Certified Gel, 64
oz
Designated Source of Supply: Travis
Association for the Blind, Austin, TX
Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS GREATER
SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI, FORT
WORTH, TX
NSN(s)—Product Name(s):
8115–01–544–2416—Kit, Humanitarian
Airdrop, Tri-Wall Aerial Distribution
System (TRIADS)
8115–01–582–2197—Kit, TRIADS,
Modified
Designated Source of Supply: Tarrant County
Association for the Blind, Fort Worth,
TX
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN
SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK,
NY
Michael R. Jurkowski,
Acting Director, Business Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement for
Department of the Air Force F–15
Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades
at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
Department of the Air Force,
Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
AGENCY:
On April 20, 2021, the
Department of the Air Force (DAF), and
the U.S. Navy acting as a cooperating
agency, issued a Notice of Intent to
prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) for Infrastructure
Upgrades at Andersen Air Force Base
(AFB), Guam. The DAF and U.S. Navy
are now reissuing this Notice of Intent
to prepare an EIS for the proposed F–
15 Beddown and Infrastructure
Upgrades at Andersen AFB, Guam. In
addition to the originally proposed
infrastructure upgrades, the EIS will
assess the potential social, economic,
and environmental impacts associated
with supporting the beddown of 12
SUMMARY:
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Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
F–15 fighter aircraft and constructing
proposed infrastructure upgrades at
Andersen AFB. The beddown of 12
RSAF F–15 fighter aircraft is in addition
to what was previously proposed.
DATES: A public scoping period of 30
days, to update the public on changes to
the DAF’s proposal that have occurred
since the original scoping period ended
on May 30, 2021, will take place starting
from the date of this NOI publication in
the Federal Register. Comments will be
accepted at any time during the
environmental impact analysis process;
however, to ensure the DAF has
sufficient time to consider public
scoping comments during preparation of
the Draft EIS, please submit comments
within the 30-day scoping period. The
Draft EIS is anticipated mid-2024. The
Final EIS and a decision on the
Proposed Action are expected in early to
mid-2025.
ADDRESSES: For EIS inquires or requests
for printed or digital copies of scoping
materials, please contact Mr. David
Martin, phone: (210) 925–4266 or
david.martin.127@us.af.mil, or postal
address provided below. The project
website
(www.AAFBInfraandF15EIS.com)
provides additional information on the
EIS and can be used to submit scoping
comments. Scoping comments may also
be submitted via postal mail to 36th
Civil Engineer Squadron, ATTN: CEV
(AAFB F–15 and Infrastructure EIS),
Unit 14007, APO, AP 96543–4007. For
printed material requests, the standard
U.S. Postal Service shipping timeline
will apply. Please consider the
environment before requesting printed
material.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DAF
is proposing to beddown and support
the mission of 12 RSAF F–15 fighter
aircraft, and construct infrastructure
upgrades at Andersen AFB, Guam.
Following the initial scoping period
conducted in April to May 2021 (86 FR
20487, April 20, 2021), the DAF placed
the EIS on a strategic pause to further
consider the scope of the EIS, including
the requirements of evolving strategic
initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region and
how the Proposed Action could best
support these initiatives. As a result of
the strategic pause, the DAF revised the
scope of the Proposed Action to include
the beddown of 12 RSAF F–15 fighter
aircraft and associated mission support.
The purpose of the Proposed Action is
to provide critical infrastructure that
enhances U.S. posture west of the
International Date Line. Additionally,
the purpose of the Proposed Action is to
beddown and operate Republic of
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Singapore Air Force fighter aircraft at
Andersen AFB to support training
requirements. The Proposed Action is
needed to enhance DAF capability to
support U.S. and partner nation forces
within the Indo-Pacific region and
strengthen the U.S.’s ability to respond
regionally and worldwide, through
construction of infrastructure upgrades
and increased support of fighter aircraft,
in alignment with evolving DAF and
DoD strategies and initiatives for the
region. Increasing and improving
airfield and munitions infrastructure
would address capability gaps and
allow for greater efficiencies and agility
in the way ground operations are
conducted. The DAF is the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) lead
agency, and the U.S. Navy is a
cooperating agency for this EIS process.
Under this proposal, the DAF is
considering the beddown and mission
support of 12 RSAF F–15 fighter
aircraft, increase in annual airfield
operations, increase in personnel to
support the mission, and new
infrastructure upgrades adjacent to the
northwest corner of the airfield and
within the munitions storage area at
Andersen AFB. Construction would take
place over approximately 3 to 7 years
and would include airfield pavements,
an aircraft hangar, maintenance and
utilities buildings, fuel systems, fencing
and utilities, roadways and parking,
stormwater management infrastructure,
and earth covered magazines.
Approximately 209 total acres would be
disturbed during construction, which
would be either developed sites or
maintained vegetation once
construction is complete. The proposed
infrastructure has multiple uses and
could support both the RSAF F–15
beddown and other DAF, service
component, and partner nation aircraft
or missions operating from Andersen
AFB now or in the future. The DAF
reviewed requirements for strategic
capabilities within the Indo-Pacific
region and identified Andersen AFB for
enhanced capabilities, including
beddown of 12 RSAF F–15 aircraft and
upgrade of operationally relevant
infrastructure, dismissing five other
potential alternative locations within
the Pacific Air Forces area of
responsibility from consideration. Once
Andersen AFB was identified for
enhanced strategic capabilities, the DAF
considered other locations on Andersen
AFB for construction of infrastructure
upgrades; however, only the Proposed
Action locations were determined to
meet the criteria for the infrastructure
upgrades. The No Action Alternative
will also be addressed in the EIS.
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Additional review and consultation
which will be incorporated into the
preparation of the Draft EIS will
include, but are not necessarily limited
to, consultation under Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act and
consultation under Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act. The
DAF will conduct cultural and natural
resources surveys in the areas proposed
for upgrades and consult with
appropriate resource agencies to
determine the potential for significant
impacts on those resources. The Draft
EIS will present the analysis of the
potential effects of the Proposed Action
and alternatives, which may include
effects on historic properties, sensitive
species or habitat, socioeconomics, and
the noise environment among other
currently unknown potential effects.
Any required permits or authorizations
will be determined through the EIS
analysis process and presented in the
Draft EIS.
Scoping and Agency Coordination: To
effectively define the full range of issues
to be evaluated in the EIS, the DAF is
soliciting comments from interested
local, territorial, and federal elected
officials and agencies, as well as
interested members of the public and
other stakeholders. Comments are
requested on potential alternatives and
impacts, and identification of any
relevant information, studies, or
analyses of any kind concerning impacts
affecting the quality of the human
environment. Concurrent with the
publication of this Notice of Intent,
public scoping notices will be
announced locally. Public scoping
updates will be accomplished via the
project website at
www.AAFBInfraandF15EIS.com. The
website provides posters, an
informational brochure, and other
scoping materials, and the capability for
the public to provide public scoping
comments.
Tommy W. Lee,
Acting Air Force Federal Liaison Officer.
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Department of the Navy
Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement/
Overseas Environmental Impact
Statement for Hawaii-California
Training and Testing Activities
Department of the Navy (DoN),
Department of Defense (DoD).
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for
Department of the Air Force F-15 Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades at
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
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SUMMARY: On April 20, 2021, the Department of the Air Force (DAF), and
the U.S. Navy acting as a cooperating agency, issued a Notice of Intent
to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Infrastructure
Upgrades at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam. The DAF and U.S. Navy
are now reissuing this Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS for the
proposed F-15 Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen AFB,
Guam. In addition to the originally proposed infrastructure upgrades,
the EIS will assess the potential social, economic, and environmental
impacts associated with supporting the beddown of 12
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Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15 fighter aircraft and
constructing proposed infrastructure upgrades at Andersen AFB. The
beddown of 12 RSAF F-15 fighter aircraft is in addition to what was
previously proposed.
DATES: A public scoping period of 30 days, to update the public on
changes to the DAF's proposal that have occurred since the original
scoping period ended on May 30, 2021, will take place starting from the
date of this NOI publication in the Federal Register. Comments will be
accepted at any time during the environmental impact analysis process;
however, to ensure the DAF has sufficient time to consider public
scoping comments during preparation of the Draft EIS, please submit
comments within the 30-day scoping period. The Draft EIS is anticipated
mid-2024. The Final EIS and a decision on the Proposed Action are
expected in early to mid-2025.
ADDRESSES: For EIS inquires or requests for printed or digital copies
of scoping materials, please contact Mr. David Martin, phone: (210)
925-4266 or [email protected], or postal address provided
below. The project website (www.AAFBInfraandF15EIS.com) provides
additional information on the EIS and can be used to submit scoping
comments. Scoping comments may also be submitted via postal mail to
36th Civil Engineer Squadron, ATTN: CEV (AAFB F-15 and Infrastructure
EIS), Unit 14007, APO, AP 96543-4007. For printed material requests,
the standard U.S. Postal Service shipping timeline will apply. Please
consider the environment before requesting printed material.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DAF is proposing to beddown and support
the mission of 12 RSAF F-15 fighter aircraft, and construct
infrastructure upgrades at Andersen AFB, Guam. Following the initial
scoping period conducted in April to May 2021 (86 FR 20487, April 20,
2021), the DAF placed the EIS on a strategic pause to further consider
the scope of the EIS, including the requirements of evolving strategic
initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region and how the Proposed Action
could best support these initiatives. As a result of the strategic
pause, the DAF revised the scope of the Proposed Action to include the
beddown of 12 RSAF F-15 fighter aircraft and associated mission
support. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to provide critical
infrastructure that enhances U.S. posture west of the International
Date Line. Additionally, the purpose of the Proposed Action is to
beddown and operate Republic of Singapore Air Force fighter aircraft at
Andersen AFB to support training requirements. The Proposed Action is
needed to enhance DAF capability to support U.S. and partner nation
forces within the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen the U.S.'s ability
to respond regionally and worldwide, through construction of
infrastructure upgrades and increased support of fighter aircraft, in
alignment with evolving DAF and DoD strategies and initiatives for the
region. Increasing and improving airfield and munitions infrastructure
would address capability gaps and allow for greater efficiencies and
agility in the way ground operations are conducted. The DAF is the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) lead agency, and the U.S. Navy
is a cooperating agency for this EIS process.
Under this proposal, the DAF is considering the beddown and mission
support of 12 RSAF F-15 fighter aircraft, increase in annual airfield
operations, increase in personnel to support the mission, and new
infrastructure upgrades adjacent to the northwest corner of the
airfield and within the munitions storage area at Andersen AFB.
Construction would take place over approximately 3 to 7 years and would
include airfield pavements, an aircraft hangar, maintenance and
utilities buildings, fuel systems, fencing and utilities, roadways and
parking, stormwater management infrastructure, and earth covered
magazines. Approximately 209 total acres would be disturbed during
construction, which would be either developed sites or maintained
vegetation once construction is complete. The proposed infrastructure
has multiple uses and could support both the RSAF F-15 beddown and
other DAF, service component, and partner nation aircraft or missions
operating from Andersen AFB now or in the future. The DAF reviewed
requirements for strategic capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region
and identified Andersen AFB for enhanced capabilities, including
beddown of 12 RSAF F-15 aircraft and upgrade of operationally relevant
infrastructure, dismissing five other potential alternative locations
within the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility from
consideration. Once Andersen AFB was identified for enhanced strategic
capabilities, the DAF considered other locations on Andersen AFB for
construction of infrastructure upgrades; however, only the Proposed
Action locations were determined to meet the criteria for the
infrastructure upgrades. The No Action Alternative will also be
addressed in the EIS.
Additional review and consultation which will be incorporated into
the preparation of the Draft EIS will include, but are not necessarily
limited to, consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
and consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act. The DAF will conduct cultural and natural resources
surveys in the areas proposed for upgrades and consult with appropriate
resource agencies to determine the potential for significant impacts on
those resources. The Draft EIS will present the analysis of the
potential effects of the Proposed Action and alternatives, which may
include effects on historic properties, sensitive species or habitat,
socioeconomics, and the noise environment among other currently unknown
potential effects. Any required permits or authorizations will be
determined through the EIS analysis process and presented in the Draft
EIS.
Scoping and Agency Coordination: To effectively define the full
range of issues to be evaluated in the EIS, the DAF is soliciting
comments from interested local, territorial, and federal elected
officials and agencies, as well as interested members of the public and
other stakeholders. Comments are requested on potential alternatives
and impacts, and identification of any relevant information, studies,
or analyses of any kind concerning impacts affecting the quality of the
human environment. Concurrent with the publication of this Notice of
Intent, public scoping notices will be announced locally. Public
scoping updates will be accomplished via the project website at
www.AAFBInfraandF15EIS.com. The website provides posters, an
informational brochure, and other scoping materials, and the capability
for the public to provide public scoping comments.
Tommy W. Lee,
Acting Air Force Federal Liaison Officer.
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