National Capital Planning Commission 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) adopted the Federal Environment Element, Section G of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements on November 5, 2020. The Element establishes policies in Section G to preserve and replace trees that are impacted by development on federal land so they contribute to the sustainability of the National Capital Region's environment. The National Capital Region includes the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and all cities within the boundaries of these counties. Section G of the Element provides the policy framework for Commission actions on plans and projects subject to Commission review.

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has adopted revised Submission Guidelines related to tree preservation and replacement on federal development sites. Federal and non-federal agency applicants whose development proposals and plans are subject to statutory mandated Commission plan and project review must submit their proposals to the Commission following a process laid out in the Submission Guidelines. The adopted Submission Guidelines support the adopted revised Federal Environment Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital, Section G: Federal Elements which NCPC also adopted on November 5, 2020.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC or Commission) is providing notice of its intention to update and reissue one system of records (System of Records or Systems) currently titled, NCPC-1, Mailing ListsNCPC. The category of records to be adopted include the previously adopted list of Federal, State, and local government officials, neighborhood groups, and private citizens of the National Capital Region desiring information on Commission business and activities. New records incorporated into the System of Records include: Contact information for Commission members and designated alternatives; points of contact for media outlets seeking Commission announcements and press releases; and federal agency contacts for agencies submitting projects for inclusion in the Federal Capital Improvement Plan (FCIP) prepared by NCPC.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC or Commission) is providing notice of a new system of records (System of Records or Systems) titled, NCPC-5, General Information Technology Records System. This system consists of information collected in order to provide authorized individuals with access to NCPC information technology resources. Upon adoption the new System of Records will be titled NCPC- 5, General Information Technology Records System.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC or Commission) is providing notice of a new system of records (System of Records or Systems) titled, NCPC-3, Financial System. The categories of records to be adopted include any individual or organization that serves as a creditor to NCPC, including parties for which reimbursable services are performed and employees for expense reimbursements. New records incorporated into the System of Records include: Individual's names; tax identification number, which may be a Social Security Number in certain instances; addresses and other general contact information, such as phone numbers, Facsimile numbers, or email addresses; records of expenses (bills, refund checks, out-of-pocket travel expenses); records of payments; disbursement schedules; monies owed; and electronic financial institution data. Upon adoption the new System of Records will be titled NCPC-3, Financial System.

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has released a revision to the Submission Guidelines updating the requirements and criteria for antennas placed on Federal and certain District buildings and lands in the National Capital Region. Federal and District agency applicants who are seeking to place antennas on their property are subject to review by the Commission following a process laid out in the Submission Guidelines. The proposed revisions to the Antenna Submission Guidelines address several deficiencies in the current guidelines, namely: Adding definitions for small cells and temporary antennas; including several new criteria to help protect viewsheds and address multiple antennas on building rooftops; and identifying the review process for temporary and small cell antennas. NCPC will host one virtual meeting for the public to learn more about the revisions in the draft Antenna Submission Guidelines.

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has released a draft of the Federal Environment Element, Section G of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements for public review. The Element establishes policies in Section G to preserve and replace trees that are impacted by development on Federal land so they contribute to the sustainability of the National Capital Region's environment. NCPC will host an information session for the public to learn more about the draft policies related to tree replacement in Section G of the Federal Environment Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital.

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) adopted the Federal Transportation Element (Element) and Transportation Addendum of the ``Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements'' on July 9, 2020. The Element guides the development and maintenance of a multimodal transportation system that meets the needs of federal workers, residents, and visitors, while improving regional mobility, transportation access, and environmental quality in the National Capital Region. The National Capital Region includes the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and all cities within the boundaries of these counties. The Element provides the policy framework for Commission actions on plans and projects subject to Commission review.