170929 PAR Program Final EIS Volume II Appendices

295 Pages·2017·11.61 MB·English

Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization Program At
Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility
Washington, MD
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Volume II: Appendices
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APPENDIX A
Public Notification and Involvement

This Appendix documents steps taken by the USAF during the public scoping phase to fulfill the
public and agency involvement requirements of NEPA, reflected in the following materials:
 Appendix A.1 – Notice of Intent: contains the Notice of Intent to prepare the EIS as
published in the Federal Register
 Appendix A.2 – Public Notification and Advertisements: contains a copy of the Hearing
notices and proof of publication obtained from the publishers.
 Appendix A.3 – Public Hearing Transcript: contains a copy of proceedings from March
2, 2017 Public Hearing.
 Appendix A.4 – Response to Public and Agency Comments on the Draft EIS: detailed
comment summary and original comment letters, with an indication of how comments
received were addressed in the Final EIS.
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APPENDIX A.1
Notice of Intent
This Appendix contains the Notice of Intent to prepare the EIS as published in the Federal
Register on May 4, 2016.
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Federal Register/Vol. 81, No. 86/Wednesday, May 4, 2016/Notices 26779
PROJECT CATCH ESTIMATES—Continued
Species lb kg
Northeast Skate Complex........................................................................................................................................ 140,000 63,503
American Lobster..................................................................................................................................................... 900* ........................
*American lobster value is number of individuals.
CFF needs these exemptions to allow Washington, Maryland (JBA). The EIS facilities displaced by PAR activities.
them to conduct experimental dredge will assess the potential environmental Facilities potentially requiring
towing without being charged DAS, as consequences of the proposal to relocation include the Hazardous Cargo
well as deploy gear in areas that are beddown versions of the Boeing 747–8 Pad (HCP), the Explosive Ordnance
currently closed to scallop fishing. passenger aircraft at JBA as Disposal (EOD) Proficiency Range, the
Participating vessels need crew size replacements to the two existing VC– Joint Air Defense Operations Center
waivers to accommodate science 25A aircraft currently used to transport (JADOC) Satellite Site, areas of the
personnel. Possession waivers would the President of the United States existing golf course, and the Military
enable researchers to sample finfish and (POTUS).
Working Dog (MWD) Kennel. The EIS
lobster catch that exceeds possession
DATES: The Air Force plans to hold one will analyze various alternatives for
limits or prohibitions. The project
daytime and one nighttime public implementing the Proposed Action at
would be exempt from the sea scallop
scoping meeting, at the locations and JBA (beddown and operations of a new
observer program requirements because
times below: aircraft) including a No Action
activities conducted on the trip are not
1. Daytime Scoping Meeting: Veterans Alternative. The Air Force is preparing
consistent with normal fishing
of Foreign Wars Post 9619, 6527
operations. this EIS in accordance with National
Suitland Road, Morningside, MD 20746,
If approved, the applicant may Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 from 9:00–
request minor modifications and 1969; 40 Code of Federal Regulations
11:00 a.m.
extensions to the EFP throughout the (CFR), Parts 1500–1508, the Council on
2. Nighttime Scoping Meeting:
year. EFP modifications and extensions Environmental Quality (CEQ)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9619,
may be granted without further notice if regulations implementing NEPA; and
6527 Suitland Road, Morningside, MD
they are deemed essential to facilitate the USAF Environmental Impact
20746, on Monday, May 23rd, 2016
completion of the proposed research Analysis Process (EIAP) [32 CFR part
from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
and have minimal impacts that do not 989].
ADDRESSES: Additional information on
change the scope or impact of the
the PAR Program and the EIS/EIAP Scoping and Agency Coordination: To
initially approved EFP request. Any
process can be accessed at the project effectively define the full range of issues
fishing activity conducted outside the
Web site at www.parprogrameis.com, and concerns to be evaluated in the EIS,
scope of the exempted fishing activity
and the JBA Web site at the Air Force is soliciting scoping
would be prohibited.
www.andrews.af.mil. Inquiries and comments from interested local, state
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. comments-by-mail regarding the USAF and federal agencies and interested
Dated: April 28, 2016. proposal should be directed to AFCEC/ members of the public. This NOI also
Emily H. Menashes, CZN, 2261 Hughes Ave., Ste. 155, JBSA- serves to provide early notice of
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Lackland, TX 78236–9853, ATTN: Mr. compliance with Executive Order (EO)
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. John Guerra. 11990, ‘‘Protection of Wetlands’’ and EO
The project Web site can also be used
[FR Doc. 2016–10449 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am] 11988, ‘‘Floodplain Management.’’ State
to submit scoping comments and
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P and federal regulatory agencies with
scoping comments may also be
special expertise in wetlands and
submitted by mail to the address listed
floodplains have been contacted to
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE below. Comments will be accepted at request comment. The Air Force will
any time during the Environmental
hold two scoping meetings to inform the
Department of the Air Force Impact Analysis Process (EIAP).
public as well as to solicit comments
However, to ensure the Air Force has
Notice of Intent To Prepare an sufficient time to consider public input and concerns about the proposal.
Environmental Impact Statement for in the preparation of the Draft EIS, Scoping meetings will be held in the
the Presidential Aircraft scoping comments should be submitted local community. Scheduled dates,
Recapitalization Program at Joint Base to the Web site or the address listed locations, and addresses for each
Andrews-Naval Air Facility, below by May 28th, 2016. meeting will be published in the
Washington, Maryland SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION: The Washington Post, Prince George’s
AGENCY: United States Air Force, aircraft replacement was requested by County Gazette, and the Andrews
Department of Defense. the White House in April 2006 and was Gazette newspapers a minimum of
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APPENDIX A.2
Public Notification and Advertisements
This Appendix contains the Hearing notices and proof of publication obtained from the
publishers.
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