97-29521. Notice of Availability of Record of Decision (ROD) for the Colorado Airspace Initiative (CAI)

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 217 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60487-60488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29521]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Notice of Availability of Record of Decision (ROD) for the 
Colorado Airspace Initiative (CAI)

    On October, 28, 1997, the Air Force signed the ROD for the Colorado 
Airspace Initiative (CAI). The decision included in the ROD were made 
in consideration of, but not limited to, the information contained in 
the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) filed with the 
Environmental Protection Agency on August 22, 1997.
    The decision rendered by the US Air Force is that the US Air Force 
will proceed with modifying existing and creating new military training 
airspace. The actions will take place primarily in Colorado, and will 
be used primarily by the Colorado Air National Guard, although other 
military service flying units will also use the airspace. The CAI 
serves to support the National Guard Bureau's request for modification 
to the National Airspace System administered by the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA). Another purpose is to respond to changes in 
commercial aircraft arrival and departure corridors dictated by the FAA 
for the operation of the new Denver International Airport.
    The implementation of the CAI will proceed with minimal adverse 
impact to

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the environment. This action conforms with applicable Federal, State 
and local statutes and regulation, and all reasonable and practicable 
efforts have been or will be made to minimize any related impact to the 
local public and the environment.
    Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Mr. Harry 
Knudsen, [phone]. Correspondence should be sent to: ANG/CEVP, 
3500 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762-5157.
Barbara A. Carmichael,
Alternate Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-29521 Filed 11-7-97; 8:45 am]
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