Notice of Availability for a Final Environmental Impact Statement and Finding of No Practicable Alternative for the Expansion and Modernization of the Raul Hector Castro Land Port of Entry and Proposed Commercial Land Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona, 24002-24003 [2024-07032]

Download as PDF 24002 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 67 / Friday, April 5, 2024 / Notices Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 42.12: • FAR 42.1203(a), Written Request. If a contractor wishes the Government to recognize a successor in interest to its contracts or a name change, the contractor must submit a written request to the responsible contracting officer. The request is used by the contracting officer to determine what additional supporting documentation should be submitted by the contractor and to determine what other contract administration offices should be notified of the contractor’s request. • FAR 42.1204(e) and (f), Novation Agreement. Pursuant to FAR 42.1203(b)(1), upon request from the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit three signed copies of the proposed novation agreement, plus copies of the supporting documentation listed at 42.1204(e) and (f), as applicable. The documentation is used by the contracting officer to evaluate and, if appropriate, execute a proposed agreement for recognizing a third party as a successor in interest. • FAR 42.1205(a), Change-of-Name Agreement. Pursuant to FAR 42.1203(b)(1), upon request from the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit three signed copies of the proposed change-of-name agreement, plus copies of the supporting documentation listed at 42.1205(a), as applicable. The documentation is used by the contracting officer to evaluate and, if appropriate, execute a proposed agreement for recognizing a contractor’s name change. C. Annual Burden khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Respondents: 1,625. Total Annual Responses: 1,625. Total Burden Hours: 3,163. Obtaining Copies: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the GSA Regulatory Secretariat Division by calling 202–501–4755 or emailing GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite OMB Control No. 9000–0076, Novation and Change-of-Name Agreements. William Clark, Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–07276 Filed 4–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Apr 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION [Notice—PBS–2024–05; Docket No. 2024– 0002; Sequence No. 13] Notice of Availability for a Final Environmental Impact Statement and Finding of No Practicable Alternative for the Expansion and Modernization of the Raul Hector Castro Land Port of Entry and Proposed Commercial Land Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona Public Buildings Service (PBS), General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Notice of availability, finding of no practicable alternative (FONPA). AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), which examines the potential environmental impacts from the expansion and modernization of the Raul Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Douglas, Arizona and construction of a new Commercial LPOE to address various operational, capacity, and safety issues associated with the existing facility. SUMMARY: DATES: Wait Period—The FEIS Wait Period begins with publication of this notice in the Federal Register and will last for 30 days until May 6th, 2024. Any final written comments must be received by the last day of the Wait Period (see ADDRESSES section of this notice on how to submit comments). After the Wait Period, GSA will finalize the ROD. Meeting Date—A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. mountain time. The meeting will be held in the Douglas Government Center (see ADDRESSES section of this notice). ADDRESSES: Meeting Location—A public meeting will be held at the Douglas Government Center, 1012 N G Ave., Douglas, AZ 85607. Public Comments—Any final written comments may be submitted at the public meeting or by one of the following methods. • Email: Osmahn.Kadri@gsa.gov. Please include ‘Douglas Commercial and RHC LPOE EIS’ in the subject line of the message. • Mail: ATTN: Osmahn Kadri, Douglas Commercial and RHC LPOE EIS; U.S. General Services Administration, c/o Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc., 77 Upper Rock Circle, Suite 302, Rockville, MD 20850. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions on the FEIS or public meeting should be directed to: Osmahn Kadri, PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NEPA Program Manager, GSA at 415– 522–3617, or via email to Osmahn.Kadri@gsa.gov. Please also call the number if special assistance is needed to attend and participate in the public meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FEIS describes the purpose and need for the project; alternatives considered; the existing environment that could be affected; the potential impacts resulting from each of the alternatives; and proposed best management practices and/or mitigation measures. The FEIS also includes a Floodplain Assessment and Statement of Findings, which provides a FONPA for construction in floodplains at the proposed Commercial LPOE and RHC LPOE. The floodplain assessment was revised to include floodplain impacts at the Commercial LPOE due to updated hydrologic data. Based on impacts analyses and public comments, GSA has identified Alternative 2 (Concurrent Construction—Westward Expansion) as its preferred alternative. GSA has also identified sub-alternative d (combination of adaptive reuse, relocation, or demolition) as the preferred alternative for managing historic structures at the RHC LPOE. GSA is continuing consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office as required under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and updates will be provided in the Record of Decision (ROD). Under the Endangered Species Act, GSA coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) per section 7 requirements to determine effects to federally protected species. The USFWS concurred with GSA findings that the Proposed Action would not likely adversely affect federally threatened or endangered species. Correspondence with USFWS and the findings are incorporated in the FEIS. Public Comment Period The views and comments of the public are necessary in helping GSA in its decision-making process with impacts to environmental, cultural, and economic impacts. The meeting will be an informal open house, where visitors may speak with GSA representatives and provide written comments on the FEIS and FONPA. No formal presentation will be provided. All comments will be considered equally and will be part of the public record. Additional information on the project, including an electronic copy of the FEIS, may also be found online at: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/ welcome-to-the-pacific-rim-region-9/ E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 67 / Friday, April 5, 2024 / Notices land-ports-of-entry/douglascommercial-land-port-of-entry and https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/ welcome-to-the-pacific-rim-region-9/ land-ports-of-entry/raul-hector-castroland-port-of-entry. Russell Larson, Director, Portfolio Management Division, Pacific Rim Region, Public Buildings Service. [FR Doc. 2024–07032 Filed 4–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–YF–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Notice of Meetings Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of five AHRQ subcommittee meetings. AGENCY: The subcommittees listed below are part of AHRQ’s Health Services Research Initial Review Group (IRG) Committee. Grant applications are to be reviewed and discussed at these meetings. Each subcommittee meeting will be closed to the public. DATES: See below for dates of meetings: 1. Healthcare Research Training (HCRT) Date: May 16–17, 2024 July 19, 2024 2. Healthcare Safety and Quality Improvement Research (HSQR) Date: May 22–23, 2024 3. Healthcare Effectiveness and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Date: June 5–6, 2024 4. Healthcare Information Technology Research (HITR) Date: June 6–7, 2024 5. Health System and Value Research (HSVR) Date: June 13–14, 2024 ADDRESSES: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (Virtual Review), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (To obtain a roster of members, agenda or minutes of the non-confidential portions of the meetings.) Jenny Griffith, Committee Management Officer, Division of Policy, Coordination and Analysis, Office of Extramural Research Education and Priority Populations, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, Telephone (301) 427–1557 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(2), AHRQ announces meetings of the above-listed scientific peer review groups, which are subcommittees of AHRQ’s Health Services Research Initial Review Group Committee. The subcommittee meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 1009(d), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6). The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Agenda items for these meetings are subject to change as priorities dictate. Dated: April 2, 2024. Marquita Cullom, Associate Director. [FR Doc. 2024–07295 Filed 4–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–P khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Apr 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting for the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC). This meeting is closed to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on May 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., EDT (CLOSED). ADDRESSES: Webinar, Atlanta, Georgia. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher R. Harper, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer, Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop S–1069, Atlanta, Georgia 30341. Telephone: (404) 718–8330; Email: ncipcbsc@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting referenced above will be closed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24003 to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5, U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) (Pub. L. 92–463, as amended). Purpose: The Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC) will: (1) conduct, encourage, cooperate with, and assist other appropriate public health authorities, scientific institutions, and scientists in the conduct of research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies relating to the causes and strategies related to the prevention of injury, overdose, and violence; (2) assist States and other entities in preventing intentional and unintentional injuries, and to promote health and well-being; and (3) make recommendations of grants and cooperative agreements for research and prevention activities related to injury, overdose, and violence. The BSC, NCIPC makes recommendations regarding policies, strategies, objectives, and priorities and reviews progress toward injury, overdose, and violence prevention. The Board also provides advice on the appropriate balance of intramural and extramural research and provides guidance on the needs, structure, progress, and performance of intramural programs. Further, the Board provides guidance on extramural scientific program matters. Additionally, the Board provides second-level scientific and programmatic review of applications for research grants, cooperative agreements, and training grants related to injury, overdose, and violence prevention, and recommends approval of projects that merit further consideration for funding support. The Board also provides feedback and input on strategic plans, resources, and priority publications related to injury, overdose, and violence prevention. Matters to be Considered: The closed meeting will focus on the secondary peer review of extramural research grant applications received in response to three (3) Notices of Funding Opportunity: RFA–CE–24–013— ‘‘Research Grants to Identify Effective Community-Based Strategies for Overdose Prevention’’; RFA–CE–24– 029—‘‘Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence Impacting Children and Youth’’; and RFA–CE–24–034— ‘‘Rigorous Evaluation of Policies for their Impacts on the Primary Prevention E:\FR\FM\05APN1.SGM 05APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 67 (Friday, April 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-07032]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice--PBS-2024-05; Docket No. 2024-0002; Sequence No. 13]


Notice of Availability for a Final Environmental Impact Statement 
and Finding of No Practicable Alternative for the Expansion and 
Modernization of the Raul Hector Castro Land Port of Entry and Proposed 
Commercial Land Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona

AGENCY: Public Buildings Service (PBS), General Services Administration 
(GSA).

ACTION: Notice of availability, finding of no practicable alternative 
(FONPA).

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), which examines the potential 
environmental impacts from the expansion and modernization of the Raul 
Hector Castro (RHC) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Douglas, Arizona and 
construction of a new Commercial LPOE to address various operational, 
capacity, and safety issues associated with the existing facility.

DATES: 
    Wait Period--The FEIS Wait Period begins with publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register and will last for 30 days until May 6th, 
2024. Any final written comments must be received by the last day of 
the Wait Period (see ADDRESSES section of this notice on how to submit 
comments). After the Wait Period, GSA will finalize the ROD.
    Meeting Date--A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 
2024, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. mountain time. The meeting will be held in 
the Douglas Government Center (see ADDRESSES section of this notice).

ADDRESSES: 
    Meeting Location--A public meeting will be held at the Douglas 
Government Center, 1012 N G Ave., Douglas, AZ 85607.
    Public Comments--Any final written comments may be submitted at the 
public meeting or by one of the following methods.
     Email: [email protected]. Please include `Douglas 
Commercial and RHC LPOE EIS' in the subject line of the message.
     Mail: ATTN: Osmahn Kadri, Douglas Commercial and RHC LPOE 
EIS; U.S. General Services Administration, c/o Potomac-Hudson 
Engineering, Inc., 77 Upper Rock Circle, Suite 302, Rockville, MD 
20850.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions on the FEIS or public 
meeting should be directed to: Osmahn Kadri, NEPA Program Manager, GSA 
at 415-522-3617, or via email to [email protected]. Please also call 
the number if special assistance is needed to attend and participate in 
the public meeting.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FEIS describes the purpose and need for 
the project; alternatives considered; the existing environment that 
could be affected; the potential impacts resulting from each of the 
alternatives; and proposed best management practices and/or mitigation 
measures. The FEIS also includes a Floodplain Assessment and Statement 
of Findings, which provides a FONPA for construction in floodplains at 
the proposed Commercial LPOE and RHC LPOE. The floodplain assessment 
was revised to include floodplain impacts at the Commercial LPOE due to 
updated hydrologic data. Based on impacts analyses and public comments, 
GSA has identified Alternative 2 (Concurrent Construction--Westward 
Expansion) as its preferred alternative. GSA has also identified sub-
alternative d (combination of adaptive reuse, relocation, or 
demolition) as the preferred alternative for managing historic 
structures at the RHC LPOE. GSA is continuing consultation with the 
State Historic Preservation Office as required under section 106 of the 
National Historic Preservation Act, and updates will be provided in the 
Record of Decision (ROD). Under the Endangered Species Act, GSA 
coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) per section 
7 requirements to determine effects to federally protected species. The 
USFWS concurred with GSA findings that the Proposed Action would not 
likely adversely affect federally threatened or endangered species. 
Correspondence with USFWS and the findings are incorporated in the 
FEIS.

Public Comment Period

    The views and comments of the public are necessary in helping GSA 
in its decision-making process with impacts to environmental, cultural, 
and economic impacts. The meeting will be an informal open house, where 
visitors may speak with GSA representatives and provide written 
comments on the FEIS and FONPA. No formal presentation will be 
provided. All comments will be considered equally and will be part of 
the public record.
    Additional information on the project, including an electronic copy 
of the FEIS, may also be found online at: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/
regions/welcome-to-the-pacific-rim-region-9/

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Russell Larson,
Director, Portfolio Management Division, Pacific Rim Region, Public 
Buildings Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-07032 Filed 4-4-24; 8:45 am]
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