[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 222 (Thursday, November 18, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 63013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-30077]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint Use Supplement to the Final
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Disposal of
Kelly Air Force Base (AFB), Texas
The United States Air Force (Air Force) is issuing this notice to
advise the public of its intent to prepare a joint use supplement to
the May 1997, Final Programmatic EIS, Disposal of Kelly AFB in San
Antonio, Texas (Joint Use Supplemental EIS). The Greater Kelly
Development Corporation (GKDC) has requested that the Air Force
authorize joint civil and military use of portions of the airfield
facilities at Kelly AFB and permit regular civilian aircraft
operations. The Joint Use Supplemental EIS will analyze potential
environmental impacts from GKDC's proposal and alternatives and will be
considered in making decisions about joint use that will be documented
in the Air Force's Record of Decision. The GKDC, the City of San
Antonio, and the Federal Aviation Administration have been invited to
act as cooperating agencies in this process.
On December 7, 1999, starting at 6:00 p.m., a public scoping
meeting will be held at John F. Kennedy High School, 1922 South General
McMullen Highway, San Antonio, Texas. The scoping meeting will be a
forum for public officials and the community to provide information and
comments relative to environmental issues and concerns that need to be
assessed and discussed in the Joint Use Supplemental EIS. During the
meeting, the Air Force will discuss the proposal for joint use of
portions of Kelly AFB, describe the process involved in preparing a
supplemental EIS, and ask for input on joint use alternatives. The Air
Force will consider all comments offered by any federal, state, or
local government agency, as well as any individual or private entity.
The cumulative impacts of a proposed Texas Air National Guard mission
change environmental assessment will be incorporated into the Joint Use
Supplemental EIS.
To ensure sufficient time to adequately consider public comments
concerning joint use alternatives, the Air Force recommends that
comments be presented at the earliest possible date. The formal coping
process will end January 7, 2000. The Air Force will, however, accept
additional comments any time during the process.
Please direct written comments or requests for further information
concerning the Joint Use Supplemental EIS to Jonathan D. Farthing, HQ
AFCEE/ECA, 3207 North Road, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5363, 210-536-3787, or
fax to 210-536-3890.
Janet A. Long,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-30077 Filed 11-17-99; 8:45 am]
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