95-7329. Office of the Secretary; Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Disposal and Reuse of Jefferson Proving Ground, IN

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 57 (Friday, March 24, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 15542]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-7329]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary; Draft Environmental Impact Statement for 
Disposal and Reuse of Jefferson Proving Ground, IN

AGENCY: Department of Defense, United States Army.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Public Law 100-526, the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Act of 1988, the Defense Base Closure and 
Realignment Commission recommended the closure of Jefferson Proving 
Ground and transfer of missions to Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. This 
recommendation became law on January 5, 1989. Subject document focuses 
on the environmental impacts associated with the disposal and reuse of 
Jefferson Proving Ground.
    There would be no significant impacts in connection with any of the 
three disposal alternatives. High intensity reuse of Study Areas 2 
through 6, 8, and 10 would result in long term significant direct 
adverse impacts on land use. High intensity reuse of Study Areas 2 
through 8, 10, and 12 would result in long term significant direct 
adverse impacts on utilities and solid waste and biological resources.
    Medium intensity reuse of Study Areas 3 through 6, 8, and 10 would 
result in long term significant direct adverse impacts on utilities and 
solid waste. Medium intensity reuse of Study Area 7 would result in 
long term significant direct adverse impacts on pubic health and 
safety. High intensity reuse of Study Areas 3 through 6, 8, and 10 
would result in long term significant indirect adverse impacts on land 
use. The proposed action of disposal would not contribute to 
significant cumulative impacts.
    A scoping meeting was held in Madison, Indiana on February 11, 
1993. Public notices requesting input and comments from the public were 
issued in the regional area surrounding Jefferson Proving Ground.

DATES: Written public comments and suggestions received within 45 days 
of this Notice of Availability will be addressed in the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement can be 
obtained by writing to the United States Army Materiel Command, Attn: 
Mr. James Davidson, 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22333-
0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Paul Wilbur, [phone].


    Dated: March 20, 1995.
Lewis D. Walker,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health), OASA (IL&E).
[FR Doc. 95-7329 Filed 3-23-95; 8:45 am]
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