81 FR 76936 - Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and Intent To Conduct Public Scoping Meetings for the Upper Susquehanna River Basin Comprehensive Flood Damage Reduction Study, New York
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 214 (November 4, 2016)
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 214 (November 4, 2016)
| Page Range | 76936-76937 | |
| FR Document | 2016-26699 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 214 (Friday, November 4, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 76936-76937] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26699] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and Intent To Conduct Public Scoping Meetings for the Upper Susquehanna River Basin Comprehensive Flood Damage Reduction Study, New York AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act [[Page 76937]] (NEPA), the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), will prepare a Feasibility Report and EIS comprehensively evaluating flood-risk management (FRM) needs and opportunities in the upper Susquehanna River Basin in New York. DATES: The public scoping meeting dates are: 1. November 21, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Auditorium of the Tioga County Office Building. 2. November 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Chenango Community Meeting Room. 3. November 30, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Village of Sidney. ADDRESSES: Two scoping meetings will be held in the Village of Owego on Monday, November 21, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Auditorium of the Tioga County Office Building, 56 Main Street. Two scoping meetings will be held in the Town of Chenango on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Chenango Community Meeting Room at 1529 Upper Front Street (NY Route 12). One meeting will be held on November 30, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Village of Sidney in the Memorial Public Library located at 8 River Street. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed scoping meetings, requests to be placed on the project information distribution list, information requests or written comments on the scope of the EIS and the comprehensive FRM study can be addressed to Mr. David W. Robbins, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CENAB-PL-P, 10 S. Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, telephone 410-962-0685; email address: [email protected]. Please contact me if you wish to speak at the meetings or should you have special needs (sign language interpreters, access needs) at the above address. Information about the study, including public scoping meetings, is available at the study Web site http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/USRB_Feasibility_Study/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Notice initiates formal scoping for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), provides information on the nature of the proposed Project, invites participation in the EIS process, and identifies potential environmental effects to be considered. It also invites comments from interested members of the public, tribes, and agencies on the scope of the EIS and announces upcoming public scoping meetings. Comments should address (1) feasible alternatives that may better achieve the Project's need and purposes with fewer adverse impacts and (2) any significant environmental impacts relating to the alternatives. Scoping meeting information will be posted online by Baltimore District via Web site postings and social media. Meeting information will be provided electronically via the study's Web page and in printed form to local libraries, government offices, as well as mailed to interested public. For all meetings, staff will be available to answer questions. All interested parties are invited to speak at the public meetings. The public scoping peiod will begin on the date of publication of this Notice and will continue through 30 days following the last public scoping meeting. The study was authorized by a Resolution of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on 24 September, 2008. The upper Susquehanna Basin includes the portions of Tioga, Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie, Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, Onondaga, Tompkins, Schuyler, and Chemung Counties in the Susquehanna River Watershed of New York upstream of the Chemung River confluence near Waverly. The upper Susquehanna River Basin repeatedly experiences flooding damages, with recent notable events occurring in 2006 and 2011. USACE is undertaking the FRM study in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). USACE and NYSDEC are seeking public input to identify areas with flooding concerns which may be of interest to address in the context of the study, and learn of area-specific considerations important in formulating any FRM plans. Study efforts will be coordinated with the Federal Emergency Management Area (FEMA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), as well as other Federal and state agencies and local governments. An initial conceptual effort will be completed using existing information to identify areas of the basin that currently do not have FRM infrastructure in place and screen these areas for FRM needs and opportunities. The study will evaluate the level of FRM currently provided by existing FRM infrastructure under current conditions and projected future conditions. Within the study area, there are 20 existing USACE FRM projects, as well as other non-Federal FRM projects. The study will investigate FRM strategies to reduce flood risk, as well as reduce residual risk in areas with existing FRM infrastructure. Structural and non-structural FRM will be considered. Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling will be developed for the majority of the Susquehanna River main stem and major tributaries in the basin to aid plan formulation. The study will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal laws including the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Farmland Protection Policy Act. All appropriate compliance documentation will be obtained and included as part of the EIS. It is currently anticipated that the study will take three years and may lead to the implementation of one or more FRM projects. The EIS is expected to be publicly released in Spring 2018. David W. Robbins, Acting Chief, Civil Project Development Branch, Planning Division. [FR Doc. 2016-26699 Filed 11-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3720-58-P
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Radars, upgrades to airfield radome and improve early warning, enhance with a rotating antenna providing 360
communications systems, upgrade internal and external security, and degree azimuth coverage for acquisition
secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) protect national sovereignty. The system and tracking.
systems, site surveys, installation and provides situational awareness for 3. Sentinel has only one item
checkout, site acceptance testing, Kuwaiti security forces to detect and currently designated Critical Program
interim contractor support, interdict fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Information (CPI) and that is the
construction, contractor logistics This procurement provides coverage for Sentinel software modules containing
support (CLS), spares, support Kuwait’s northern and eastern boarders. routines for electronic counter-counter
equipment and training. Cost for The prime contractor will be measures (ECCM) that have been
additional non-MDE is $132 million. determined by competition between determined to be a CPI.
The total overall estimated cost is $194 Lockheed Martin, Bethesda Maryland, 4. These items are classified IAW EO
million. Northrop Grumman, Falls Church, 12958 section 1.5, Classification
(iv) Military Department: Air Force Virginia, and the Raytheon Company, categories as category 1.5(e) because
(X7–D–DAB) Waltham, Massachusetts. There are no they contain scientific, technological, or
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None known offset agreements proposed in economic matters relative to the
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, connection with this potential sale. national security. Reports, test data, and
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None This procurement includes a small all Sentinel related media that discloses
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology number of U.S. contractor system and operational parameters, performance,
Contained in the Defense Article or maintenance advisors under a long-term characteristics, ECCM techniques,
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: operations and maintenance support vulnerabilities, limitations or
See Annex attached. package. The exact number of personnel performance weaknesses shall be
(viii) Date Report Delivered to and period of performance is yet to be classified at the highest level based on
Congress: October 13, 2016 finalized. This purchase will not the information being conveyed as
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the substantially alter the U.S. Government referenced in the Sentinel Security
Arms Export Control Act. presence in Kuwait. Classification Guide. Distribution of
There will be no adverse impact on technical performance and system
POLICY JUSTIFICATION U.S. defense readiness as a result of this capabilities reports and data shall only
The Government of Kuwait-Radar Field proposed sale.
be released up to the CONFIDENTIAL
System Transmittal No. 16–38 level. It is not possible to obtain the
The Government of Kuwait has Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Sentinel wartime reserved frequencies
requested a possible total sale of six (6) Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the by reverse engineering, testing, or
Short Range Radars, otherwise known as Arms Export Control Act analyzing the unclassified Sentinel end
Gap Filler Radars, one (1) Long Range item.
Annex 5. This sale is necessary in
Radar with Primary Surveillance Radar
(PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar Item No. vii furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
(SSR) arrays, upgrades to existing AN/ and national security objectives
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
FPS 117 (V) 3 Long Range Radar, 1. The AN/MPQ–64 Sentinel Radar outlined in the Policy Justification.
upgrades to airfield radome and System is a fielded air defense radar Moreover, the benefits to be derived
communications systems, upgrade to system in the Army inventory. Sentinel from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
secure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) is a derivative of the AN/TPQ–36 Justification, outweigh the potential
systems, site surveys, installation and Firefinder System used for artillery damage that could result if the sensitive
checkout, site acceptance testing, detection and the AN/TPQ–36A technology were revealed to
interim contractor support, Norwegian adapted Hawk system. unauthorized persons.
construction, contractor logistics Sentinel is a mobile, phased-array radar 6. All defense articles and services
support, spares, support equipment, and that provides highly accurate 3 listed in this transmittal are authorized
training. The total estimated value of dimensional radar track data to using for release and export to the
this sale is $194 million. systems via the Forward Area Air Government of Kuwait.
The Government of Kuwait requested Defense (FAAD) Command, Control, [FR Doc. 2016–26711 Filed 11–3–16; 8:45 am]
a limited competition between three (3) and Intelligence (C2I) node. Sentinel BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
U.S. vendors to procure a total of six (6) acquires, tracks, and reports cruise
Short Range, Gap Filler Radars (e.g., missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles,
AN/MPQ–64 Sentinel F1, AN/TPS–77, fixed and rotary wing aircraft in clutter DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
or AN/TPS–703) and one (1) Long Range and electronic counter measures
Radar (e.g., AN/TPS–77 or AN/TPS–78). environments. The Sentinel Export Department of the Army, Corps of
Only one of the radars under configuration (AN/MPQ–64Fl) is a Engineers
consideration, the AN/MPQ–64 is Major derivative of the U.S. Army’s Improved Intent To Prepare a Draft
Defense Equipment (MDE). The Sentinel Radar. Environmental Impact Statement, and
remaining radars identified by Kuwait 2. The Sentinel consists of a radar-
Intent To Conduct Public Scoping
for consideration are non-MDE. based sensor system with the M1152
Meetings for the Upper Susquehanna
This proposed sale supports U.S. HighMobility Multipurpose Wheeled
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River Basin Comprehensive Flood
Government national security goals by Vehicle (HMMWV) as the prime mover
Damage Reduction Study, New York
aiding a Major non-NATO Ally in the and the MEP–1041 Advanced Mobile
reduction of transnational threats, Medium Power Source (AMMPS) AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S.
weapons proliferation, and the Tactical Quiet Generator as the power Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
movement and support of international source. The sensor is an advanced ACTION: Notice of intent.
terrorists. battlefield radar capable of X Band air
The Government of Kuwait desires defense phased-array with an SUMMARY: In accordance with the
the radar field system in order to instrumented range of 75 kilometers National Environmental Policy Act
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(NEPA), the Baltimore District, U.S. alternatives that may better achieve the Structural and non-structural FRM will
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), will Project’s need and purposes with fewer be considered. Hydrologic and
prepare a Feasibility Report and EIS adverse impacts and (2) any significant hydraulic modeling will be developed
comprehensively evaluating flood-risk environmental impacts relating to the for the majority of the Susquehanna
management (FRM) needs and alternatives. River main stem and major tributaries in
opportunities in the upper Susquehanna Scoping meeting information will be the basin to aid plan formulation.
River Basin in New York. posted online by Baltimore District via The study will be conducted in
DATES: The public scoping meeting Web site postings and social media. compliance with applicable federal laws
dates are: Meeting information will be provided including the Clean Water Act, the
1. November 21, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. electronically via the study’s Web page Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air
and 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard and in printed form to local libraries, Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Auditorium of the Tioga County Office government offices, as well as mailed to Coordination Act, the National Historic
Building. interested public. Preservation Act, and the Farmland
2. November 22, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. and For all meetings, staff will be Protection Policy Act. All appropriate
6:30 p.m. at the Town of Chenango available to answer questions. All compliance documentation will be
Community Meeting Room. interested parties are invited to speak at obtained and included as part of the
3. November 30, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the public meetings. The public scoping EIS. It is currently anticipated that the
the Village of Sidney. peiod will begin on the date of study will take three years and may lead
ADDRESSES: Two scoping meetings will publication of this Notice and will to the implementation of one or more
be held in the Village of Owego on continue through 30 days following the FRM projects. The EIS is expected to be
Monday, November 21, 2016, at 1:30 last public scoping meeting. publicly released in Spring 2018.
p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Hubbard The study was authorized by a
Resolution of the House Committee on David W. Robbins,
Auditorium of the Tioga County Office Acting Chief, Civil Project Development
Building, 56 Main Street. Two scoping Transportation and Infrastructure, on 24
September, 2008. The upper Branch, Planning Division.
meetings will be held in the Town of [FR Doc. 2016–26699 Filed 11–3–16; 8:45 am]
Chenango on Tuesday, November 22, Susquehanna Basin includes the
2016 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the portions of Tioga, Broome, Chenango, BILLING CODE 3720–58–P
Town of Chenango Community Meeting Cortland, Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie,
Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, Onondaga,
Room at 1529 Upper Front Street (NY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Tompkins, Schuyler, and Chemung
Route 12). One meeting will be held on
Counties in the Susquehanna River
November 30, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Department of the Navy
Watershed of New York upstream of the
Village of Sidney in the Memorial
Chemung River confluence near Notice of Availability of Record of
Public Library located at 8 River Street.
Waverly. The upper Susquehanna River Decision for the Northwest Training
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Basin repeatedly experiences flooding
Questions about the proposed scoping and Testing Final Environmental
damages, with recent notable events Impact Statement/Overseas
meetings, requests to be placed on the occurring in 2006 and 2011. USACE is
project information distribution list, Environmental Impact Statement
undertaking the FRM study in
information requests or written partnership with the New York State AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.
comments on the scope of the EIS and Department of Environmental ACTION: Notice.
the comprehensive FRM study can be Conservation (NYSDEC).
addressed to Mr. David W. Robbins, USACE and NYSDEC are seeking SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: public input to identify areas with (DoN), after carefully weighing the
CENAB–PL–P, 10 S. Howard Street, flooding concerns which may be of strategic, operational, and
Baltimore, MD 21201, telephone 410– interest to address in the context of the environmental consequences of the
962–0685; email address: study, and learn of area-specific proposed action, announces its decision
UpperSRBStudy@usace.army.mil. considerations important in formulating to continue and enhance training
Please contact me if you wish to speak any FRM plans. Study efforts will be activities as identified in Alternative 1
at the meetings or should you have coordinated with the Federal Emergency in the Northwest Training and Testing
special needs (sign language Management Area (FEMA), the U.S. Final Environmental Impact Statement/
interpreters, access needs) at the above Geological Survey (USGS), as well as Overseas Environmental Impact
address. Information about the study, other Federal and state agencies and Statement. This alternative includes
including public scoping meetings, is local governments. adjustments to existing training and
available at the study Web site http:// An initial conceptual effort will be testing activities, new training and
www.nab.usace.army.mil/USRB_ completed using existing information to testing activities to support future
Feasibility_Study/. identify areas of the basin that currently requirements, and activities not
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This do not have FRM infrastructure in place previously analyzed, such as pierside
Notice initiates formal scoping for the and screen these areas for FRM needs sonar maintenance and testing.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and opportunities. The study will Implementation of Alternative 1 will
provides information on the nature of evaluate the level of FRM currently enable the DoN to achieve the levels of
the proposed Project, invites provided by existing FRM infrastructure operational readiness required under
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participation in the EIS process, and under current conditions and projected Section 5062 Title 10 U.S.C. without
identifies potential environmental future conditions. Within the study resulting in significant environmental
effects to be considered. It also invites area, there are 20 existing USACE FRM impacts.
comments from interested members of projects, as well as other non-Federal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
the public, tribes, and agencies on the FRM projects. The study will investigate complete text of the Record of Decision
scope of the EIS and announces FRM strategies to reduce flood risk, as is available at http://nwtteis.com. Single
upcoming public scoping meetings. well as reduce residual risk in areas copies of the Record of Decision are
Comments should address (1) feasible with existing FRM infrastructure. available upon request by contacting:
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