[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 159 (Tuesday, August 18, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 44246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22106]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Record of Decision for the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement (FSEIS) for Final Site Selection and Authorization for
Implementation of the Proposed G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Range, Camp
Shelby Training Site, Camp Shelby, Mississippi
AGENCIES: National Guard Bureau, Department of the Army, DoD; Forest
Service, Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: The Record of Decision (ROD) was signed on July 29, 1998. The
decision made in the ROD was to implement the proposed action and a
series of mitigation measures to minimize the environmental impacts of
this action. The proposed action consists of three components: (1)
Range operation and control area; (2) the downrange area; and (3) the
vehicle holding and maintenance area.
ADDRESSES: For a copy of the ROD, write to Colonel Tim Powell, Public
Affairs Office, Mississippi Army National Guard, PO Box 5027, Jackson,
Mississippi 39296-5027.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colonel Tim Powell at (601) 973-6271, facsimile extension 6176.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The range operation and control area is the
center of responsibility for overall control and coordination of
movement and training exercises within the complex and is also the
administrative center for the range complex. Range support facilities
in this area may include the control tower, general instruction
buildings, personnel and storage buildings, target maintenance
building, latrines, covered mess, covered bleachers, and lysterbag
holder. Also, an ammunition loading/unloading dock for armor munitions
and an ammunition breakdown shelter for infantry (Huntsville Multiple
Purpose Range Complex-Heavy Design Information Guide).
The range area consists of three 4,500-meter by 300-meter lanes,
each separated by a 50-meter buffer zone and a 1- to 2-acre vehicle
holding and maintenance area that contains a 100-square-meter
hardstand.
The proposed G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Range supports collective
training at the platoon and lower levels. Units using the proposed
range complex will include tanks, infantry/cavalry fighting vehicles
and attack helicopters. This advanced training develops collective
skills at the small unit level. It requires sections and platoons to
employ moving and stationary target published.
Copies of the ROD will be mailed to individuals who participated in
the public scoping process. Copies will also be sent to Federal, state,
regional, and local agencies, interested organizations and agencies;
and public libraries. Individuals not currently on the mailing list may
obtain a copy by request.
Dated: August 12, 1998.
Raymond J. Fatz,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and
Occupational Health), OASA(I,L&E).
[FR Doc. 98-22106 Filed 8-17-98; 8:45 am]
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