[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 233 (Friday, December 4, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67054-67055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-32320]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) and Final Programmatic
Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the Army National Guard Pest
Management Program
AGENCY: National Guard Bureau, Department of the Army, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
Regulations (40 CFR Part 1500-1508); and Army Regulation 200-2, the
National Guard Bureau (NGB) gives notice that an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) is not being prepared for adoption of an Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) Program.
DATES: The public review period for this FNSI and PEA ends on January
4, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the FNSI and PEA can be obtained by contacting Ms.
Pamela Goodman, National Guard Bureau, Office of Public Affairs,
Environmental Branch, 4501 Ford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Pamela Goodman at 1-800-252-8959.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A PEA has been prepared to examine the
potential environmental impacts associated with this determination. The
EA for this Federal action indicates that the project will not cause
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As
a result of these findings, the NGB has determined that the preparation
and review of an EIS is not needed for this project. Based on the
findings, the NGB has reached a FNSI with regard to its determination
on this proposed action.
The final PEA describes and analyzes the proposed action,
consisting of three action alternatives, and the no action option. The
alternatives analyzed were: (1) mechanical, cultural, and biological
management techniques; (2) chemical management techniques; (3) an
emphasis on nonchemical techniques with limited chemical management
techniques with a general reduction of toxic chemical used by 50%; and
(4) no action. All alternatives could have been implemented in full
compliance with applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
Alternative number 3 was selected for implementation.
The NGB provided a 30-day public comment period on the draft PEA.
The draft PEA was also forwarded to the Environmental Protection
Agency, the
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CEQ, and several other Federal and state agencies, as well as several
national environmental groups for review and comment. The final PEA was
refined based upon the comments received. Analysis and response to the
comments received have also been incorporated into the FNSI. The NGB
has found the PEA adequate for its decision to adopt the IPM program
and has issued its FNSI.
Copies of the FNSI, executive summary of the final PEA, and/or the
complete PEA will be mailed to individuals who participate in the Draft
PEA review process. Copies will also be sent to select Federal and
state agencies. Individuals not currently on the mailing list may
obtain a copy be request.
Dated: December 1, 1998.
Raymond J. Fatz,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, (Environment, Safety and
Occupational Health) OASA (I,L&E).
[FR Doc. 98-32320 Filed 12-3-98; 8:45 am]
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