[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 121 (Friday, June 23, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 32711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-14935]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Intent to Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
for the Construction of a Detention Center in Oahu Island, Hawaii
agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons, Justice.
action: Notice of intent to prepare a draft environmental impact
statement (DEIS).
Summary
Proposed Action
The United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons
has determined that a Detention Center is needed to provide Federal
detention capacity in Oahu Island, Hawaii.
The four sites under consideration include the following:
Site A--An approximately four (4) acre tract located along Lagoon
Drive and in close proximity to the Honolulu International Airport. The
land is state controlled and is separated from Site B by Iolana Place.
The land is currently being used as an airport employee parking lot.
Site B--An Approximately five (5) acre tract along Lagoon Drive and
in close proximity to the Honolulu International Airport. The land is
state controlled, and is separated from Site A by Iolana Place. The
land is currently being used as an airport employee parking lot.
Site C--An approximately three (3) acre tract on the Makai side of
Ualena Street, and bounded by Lagoon Drive and Ohohia Street (closer to
Ohohia). The land is state controlled, and is also near the Honolulu
International Airport. The land is vacant and currently being used for
the temporary storage of new automobiles.
Site D--An approximately four (4) acre tract at Fort Armstrong
behind the INS Building on Ala Moana. The land is state (2\1/2\ acres)
and Federally (1\1/2\ acres) controlled, and is currently being used
for government employee parking.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons proposes to construct a 500 bed
detention facility for individuals who are awaiting trial, sentencing,
or having other business before the United States District Court. As
such, the facility is considered an extension of the Federal judiciary
and law enforcement activity.
The sites under consideration are of sufficient size to provide
space for detainee housing, programs, services and support areas, as
well as administration, staff training and parking.
The Process
In the process of evaluating the four sites, several aspects will
receive detailed examination including: utilities, traffic patterns,
noise levels, visual intrusion, threatened and endangered species,
cultural resources and socio-economic impacts.
Alternatives
In developing the DEIS, the options of no action and alternative
sites for the proposed facility will be fully and thoroughly examined.
Scoping Process
During the preparation of the DEIS, there will be numerous
opportunities for public involvement. A public Scoping Meeting will be
held at a time and location convenient to the citizens of Oahu. The
meeting will be well-publicized and will be held at a time which will
make it possible for the public and interested agencies or
organizations to attend. In addition, a number of informal meetings
will be conducted by representatives of the Bureau of Prisons with
interested citizens, officials and community leaders.
DEIS Preparation
Public notice will be given concerning the availability of the DEIS
for public review and comment.
Address
Questions concerning the proposed action and the DEIS can be
answered by: David J. Dorworth, Acting Chief, Site Selection and
Environmental Review Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20534, (202) 514-8697.
Dated: June 2, 1995.
David J. Dorworth,
Acting Chief, Site Selection and Environmental Review.
[FR Doc. 95-14935 Filed 6-22-95; 8:45 am]
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