82 FR 55592 - Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for the Environmental Assessment Addressing Divestment of Military Family Housing at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 224 (November 22, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 224 (November 22, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-25256 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 22, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 55592-55593] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25256] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DOD-2017-OS-0037] Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for the Environmental Assessment Addressing Divestment of Military Family Housing at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On August 9, 2017, DLA published a NOA in the Federal Register (82 FR 37199) announcing the publication of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Addressing Divestment of Military Family Housing (MFH) at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna. The EA was available for a 30-day public comment period that ended September 8, 2017. The EA was prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. In addition, the EA complied with DLA Regulation 1000.22. No comments from the public were received during the EA public comment period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira Silverberg at 703-767-0705 during normal business hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT) or by email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA consulted with the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation-Oklahoma, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Onondaga Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Tuscarora Nation, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Seneca Nation of Indians, Tonawanda Band of Seneca, and Osage Nation for this Proposed Action. The SHPO determined that the Proposed Action would have no effect on historic properties, as identified on the returned Project Review Form Request to Initiate SHPO Consultation on State and Federal Undertakings. The Shawnee Tribe provided a response concurring that no known historic properties would be adversely impacted by the Proposed Action. The Shawnee Tribe indicated they have no issues or concerns about the Proposed Action, but requested they be notified in the event that archaeological materials are encountered during construction, use, or maintenance at the MFH area at [[Page 55593]] which time the tribe would resume consultation. DLA did not receive responses to the consultation requests with the other tribes. An appendix was added to the EA that includes the SHPO and tribal consultation documents, and the responses from the SHPO and the Shawnee Tribe. The revised EA is available electronically at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov within Docket ID: DOD- 2017-OS-0037. This FONSI documents the decision of DLA to divest MFH at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna. DLA has determined the Proposed Action is not a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the context of NEPA and no significant impacts on the human environment are associated with this decision. DLA completed an EA to address the potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed divestment of MFH at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna. This FONSI incorporates the EA by reference and summarizes the results of the analyses in the EA. Purpose of and Need for Action: The purpose of the Proposed Action is to eliminate real property that is no longer needed and reduce operational costs. The Proposed Action is needed because the MFH units are underutilized, outdated, and require a high level of maintenance. The current occupancy rate of the MFH is approximately 32 percent. A majority of the MFH buildings were constructed in the 1950s and are more than 55 years old, while other MFH buildings were constructed prior to 1950. These MFH units are costly to operate and maintain due to their age. Proposed Action and Alternatives: Under the Proposed Action, DLA would divest all MFH operations at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna. DLA would vacate remaining Department of Defense occupants (estimated to be approximately 8 MFH units in 2018) from the installation's total 124 MFH units (39 buildings), demolish 110 MFH units (27 buildings), and retain 14 MFH units (12 buildings) for administrative purposes. Associated bus stops and playground equipment would be demolished; however, sheds would be offered for reuse or sale, as appropriate, prior to demolition. All utility infrastructure, including electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and communication services, within the MFH area would be removed and capped at the utility mains within adjacent roadways. Sidewalks, driveways, and on- roadway parking spaces associated with demolished MFH buildings would be removed. Two garages, the roadways, and golf course areas within the MFH area would remain. Description of the No Action Alternative: Under the No Action Alternative, DLA would not divest MFH operations at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna. All existing MFH buildings and infrastructure (i.e., utilities, two garages, bus stops, playground equipment, and sheds) would remain in place and DLA would continue to operate the MFH. Because DLA stopped accepting MFH applications in December 2016, it is anticipated that eight MFH units would be occupied in 2018 and further attrition would eventually lead to an occupancy level of zero. Funding for operation and maintenance of the MFH would be applied only to the occupied units, utilities, two garages, playground equipment, and sheds associated with occupied units; the unoccupied MFH units, bus stops, and sheds associated with unoccupied units would continue to deteriorate. The No Action Alternative would not meet the purpose of and need for the Proposed Action. Potential Environmental Impacts: No significant effects on environmental resources would be expected from the Proposed Action. Insignificant, adverse effects on noise, air quality, water resources, biological resources, infrastructure and transportation, hazardous materials and wastes, and socioeconomics--housing would be expected. Insignificant, beneficial effects on air quality, water resources, infrastructure and transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes also would be expected. No effects on cultural resources would be expected. Details of the environmental consequences are discussed in the EA, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Determination: DLA has determined that implementation of the Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the human environment. Human environment was interpreted comprehensively to include the natural and physical environment and the relationship of people with that environment. Specifically, no highly uncertain or controversial impacts, unique or unknown risks, or cumulatively significant effects were identified. Implementation of the Proposed Action will not violate any federal, state, or local laws. Based on the results of the analyses performed during preparation of the EA and consideration of comments received during the public comment period, Mr. Phillip R. Dawson, Acting Director, DLA Installation Management, concludes that divestment of MFH at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the context of NEPA. Therefore, an environmental impact statement for the Proposed Action is not required. Dated: November 17, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2017-25256 Filed 11-21-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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before submitting the collection to OMB posted as received to http:// DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
for approval. An agency may not www.cftc.gov. You should submit only
conduct or sponsor, and a person is not information that you wish to make Office of the Secretary
required to respond to, a collection of available publically. If you wish the [Docket ID DOD–2017–OS–0037]
information unless it displays a Commission to consider information
currently valid OMB number. To that you believe is exempt from Notice of Availability for Finding of No
comply with this requirement, the CFTC disclosure under the Freedom of Significant Impact for the
is publishing notice of the proposed Information Act, a petition for Environmental Assessment
collection of information listed below. confidential treatment of the exempt Addressing Divestment of Military
Title: Gross Collection of Exchange- Family Housing at Defense Distribution
information may be submitted according
Set Margins for Omnibus Accounts, Center, Susquehanna
OMB Control Number 3038–0026. This to the procedures established in Section
is a request for extension of a currently 145.9 of the Commissions regulations.2 AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency
approved information collection. The Commission reserves the right, (DLA), Department of Defense.
Abstract: Commission Regulation 1.58 but shall have no obligation, to review, ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).
requires that FCMs margin omnibus pre-screen, filter, redact, refuse or
accounts on a gross, rather than a net, remove any or all of your submission SUMMARY: On August 9, 2017, DLA
basis. The regulation provides that the from http://www.cftc.gov that it any published a NOA in the Federal
carrying FCM need not collect margin deem to be inappropriate for Register (82 FR 37199) announcing the
for positions traded by a person through publication, such as obscene language. publication of the Environmental
an omnibus account in excess of the All submissions that have been redacted Assessment (EA) Addressing
amount that would be required if the Divestment of Military Family Housing
or removed that contain comments on
same person, instead of trading through (MFH) at Defense Distribution Center,
the merits of the Information Collection
an omnibus account, maintained its Susquehanna. The EA was available for
Request will be retained in the public
own account with the carrying FCM. To a 30-day public comment period that
comment file and will be considered as ended September 8, 2017. The EA was
prevent abuse of this exception to the
regulation, a carrying FCM must obtain required under the Administrative prepared as required under the National
and maintain a written representation Procedure Act and other applicable Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
from the originating FCM or foreign laws, and may be accessible under the 1969. In addition, the EA complied with
broker that the particular positions held Freedom of Information Act. DLA Regulation 1000.22. No comments
in the omnibus account are part of a Burden Statement: The Commission from the public were received during
hedge or spread transaction. This is revising its estimate of the burden due the EA public comment period.
collection of information is necessary in to the reduced number of futures FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira
order to provide documentation that can commission merchants in the industry. Silverberg at 703–767–0705 during
be inspected with regard to questions of The respondent burden for this normal business hours Monday through
proper compliance with gross margining collection is estimated to be as follows: Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
requirements. This rule is promulgated (EDT) or by email: ira.silverberg@
• Estimated number of respondents:
pursuant to the Commission’s dla.mil.
rulemaking authority contained in 57.
• Reports annually by each SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA
Sections 4c, 4d, 4f, 4g and 8a of the
respondent: 4. consulted with the Pennsylvania State
Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 6c,
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) at
6d, 6f, 6g and 12a. • Total annual responses: 228.
With respect to the collection of the Pennsylvania Historical and
information, the CFTC invites • Estimated average number of hours Museum Commission and the Absentee-
comments on: per response: 0.08. Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga
• Whether the proposed collection of • Estimated Total Annual Burden Nation, Delaware Nation-Oklahoma,
information is necessary for the proper Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma,
Hours: 18.
performance of the functions of the Onondaga Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe
• Frequency of Collection: On of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Tuscarora
Commission, including whether the
occasion. Nation, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Seneca
information will have a practical use;
• The accuracy of the Commission’s There are no capital costs or operating Nation of Indians, Tonawanda Band of
estimate of the burden of the proposed and maintenance costs associated with Seneca, and Osage Nation for this
collection of information, including the this collection. Proposed Action. The SHPO determined
validity of the methodology and that the Proposed Action would have no
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
assumptions used; effect on historic properties, as
• Ways to enhance the quality, Dated: November 17, 2017. identified on the returned Project
usefulness, and clarity of the Robert N. Sidman, Review Form Request to Initiate SHPO
information to be collected; and Deputy Secretary of the Commission. Consultation on State and Federal
• Ways to minimize the burden of [FR Doc. 2017–25304 Filed 11–21–17; 8:45 am]
Undertakings. The Shawnee Tribe
collection of information on those who provided a response concurring that no
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are to respond, including through the known historic properties would be
use of appropriate automated electronic, adversely impacted by the Proposed
mechanical, or other technological Action. The Shawnee Tribe indicated
collection techniques or other forms of they have no issues or concerns about
information technology; e.g., permitting the Proposed Action, but requested they
electronic submission of responses. be notified in the event that
All comments must be submitted in archaeological materials are
English, or if not, accompanied by an encountered during construction, use,
English translation. Comments will be 2 17 CFR 145.9. or maintenance at the MFH area at
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which time the tribe would resume spaces associated with demolished MFH Acting Director, DLA Installation
consultation. DLA did not receive buildings would be removed. Two Management, concludes that divestment
responses to the consultation requests garages, the roadways, and golf course of MFH at Defense Distribution Center,
with the other tribes. An appendix was areas within the MFH area would Susquehanna, does not constitute a
added to the EA that includes the SHPO remain. major federal action significantly
and tribal consultation documents, and Description of the No Action affecting the quality of the human
the responses from the SHPO and the Alternative: Under the No Action environment within the context of
Shawnee Tribe. The revised EA is Alternative, DLA would not divest MFH NEPA. Therefore, an environmental
available electronically at the Federal operations at Defense Distribution impact statement for the Proposed
eRulemaking Portal at http:// Center, Susquehanna. All existing MFH Action is not required.
www.regulations.gov within Docket ID: buildings and infrastructure (i.e.,
Dated: November 17, 2017.
DOD–2017–OS–0037. utilities, two garages, bus stops,
Aaron Siegel,
This FONSI documents the decision playground equipment, and sheds)
of DLA to divest MFH at Defense would remain in place and DLA would Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Distribution Center, Susquehanna. DLA continue to operate the MFH. Because Officer, Department of Defense.
has determined the Proposed Action is DLA stopped accepting MFH [FR Doc. 2017–25256 Filed 11–21–17; 8:45 am]
not a major federal action significantly applications in December 2016, it is BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
affecting the quality of the human anticipated that eight MFH units would
environment within the context of be occupied in 2018 and further
NEPA and no significant impacts on the attrition would eventually lead to an DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
human environment are associated with occupancy level of zero. Funding for
Office of the Secretary
this decision. operation and maintenance of the MFH
DLA completed an EA to address the would be applied only to the occupied Defense Business Board; Notice of
potential environmental consequences units, utilities, two garages, playground Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
associated with the proposed equipment, and sheds associated with
divestment of MFH at Defense occupied units; the unoccupied MFH AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management
Distribution Center, Susquehanna. This units, bus stops, and sheds associated Officer, Department of Defense.
FONSI incorporates the EA by reference with unoccupied units would continue ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory
and summarizes the results of the to deteriorate. The No Action Committee meeting.
analyses in the EA. Alternative would not meet the purpose
Purpose of and Need for Action: The of and need for the Proposed Action. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense
purpose of the Proposed Action is to Potential Environmental Impacts: No (DoD) is publishing this notice to
eliminate real property that is no longer significant effects on environmental announce that the following Federal
needed and reduce operational costs. resources would be expected from the Advisory Committee meeting of the
The Proposed Action is needed because Proposed Action. Insignificant, adverse Defense Business Board will take place.
the MFH units are underutilized, effects on noise, air quality, water DATES: Open to the public on
outdated, and require a high level of resources, biological resources, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from
maintenance. The current occupancy infrastructure and transportation, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
rate of the MFH is approximately 32 hazardous materials and wastes, and ADDRESSES: The address for the open
percent. A majority of the MFH socioeconomics—housing would be meeting is Room 3E928 in the Pentagon,
buildings were constructed in the 1950s expected. Insignificant, beneficial Washington, DC.
and are more than 55 years old, while effects on air quality, water resources,
other MFH buildings were constructed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
infrastructure and transportation, and
prior to 1950. These MFH units are hazardous materials and wastes also Roma Laster, (703) 695–7563 (Voice),
costly to operate and maintain due to would be expected. No effects on (703) 614–4365 (Facsimile),
their age. cultural resources would be expected. roma.k.laster.civ@mail.mil (Email).
Proposed Action and Alternatives: Details of the environmental Mailing address is Defense Business
Under the Proposed Action, DLA would consequences are discussed in the EA, Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room
divest all MFH operations at Defense which is hereby incorporated by 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301–1155,
Distribution Center, Susquehanna. DLA reference. Web site: http://dbb.defense.gov/. The
would vacate remaining Department of Determination: DLA has determined most up-to-date changes to the meeting
Defense occupants (estimated to be that implementation of the Proposed agenda can be found on the Web site.
approximately 8 MFH units in 2018) Action will not have a significant effect SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
from the installation’s total 124 MFH on the human environment. Human meeting is being held under the
units (39 buildings), demolish 110 MFH environment was interpreted provisions of the Federal Advisory
units (27 buildings), and retain 14 MFH comprehensively to include the natural Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
units (12 buildings) for administrative and physical environment and the U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
purposes. Associated bus stops and relationship of people with that Government in the Sunshine Act of
playground equipment would be environment. Specifically, no highly 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
demolished; however, sheds would be uncertain or controversial impacts, 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
offered for reuse or sale, as appropriate, unique or unknown risks, or For meeting information please
prior to demolition. All utility cumulatively significant effects were contact Mr. Steven Cruddas, Defense
infrastructure, including electric, water, identified. Implementation of the Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon,
wastewater, natural gas, and Proposed Action will not violate any Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC
communication services, within the federal, state, or local laws. Based on the 20301–1155, steven.m.cruddas.civ@
MFH area would be removed and results of the analyses performed during mail.mil, (703) 697–2168. To submit
capped at the utility mains within preparation of the EA and consideration written comments or questions to the
adjacent roadways. Sidewalks, of comments received during the public Defense Business Board (Board), send
driveways, and on-roadway parking comment period, Mr. Phillip R. Dawson, via email to mailbox address:
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