[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 136 (Monday, July 18, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-17311]


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[Federal Register: July 18, 1994]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
 

New Border Station, Highgate Springs, VT

    On January 13, 1994, the General Services Administration (GSA) 
published a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to prepare an 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relating to the planned 
construction of a new Border Station at Highgate Springs, Vermont. 
Subsequently, a Scoping Meeting was held on March 8, 1994, in 
furtherance of this stated intent. For the reasons outlined below, the 
GSA has determined that an Environmental Assessment (EA) will satisfy 
National Environmental Protection Act requirements for the level of 
construction anticipated at this time.
    Subsequent to Congressional authorization and funding of this 
project, it was determined that there was a need to expand the scope of 
the project to include a facility for the capture and temporary, short 
term storage of hazardous materials that might be accidentally 
discharged from trucks being inspected upon entering the United States. 
Because of the potential environmental impacts associated with the 
transportation, handling, and storage of hazardous materials, GSA 
determined that it was in the best interests of the Government and the 
public to prepare an EIS.
    GSA has now determined that the construction of the facilities for 
handling hazardous materials will not be undertaken at this time. The 
construction of the Border Station, however, is still scheduled to 
commence in September of 1994.
    If, in the future, GSA determines that the construction of the 
facilities for handling hazardous materials is necessary, GSA will 
initiate a second EA to assess the potential impacts of this additional 
facility. In the event that the second EA does not result in a Finding 
Of No Significant Impact (FONSI), GSA will proceed with the preparation 
of an EIS, pursuant to GSA regulations.
    For further information please contact Mr. Peter A. Sneed, Director 
of Planning Staff, Public Buildings Service, General Services 
Administration, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1609, New York, New York 10278. 
Telephone: (212) 264-3581.

    Issued in New York, NY on July 8, 1994.
William B. Jenkins,
Acting Regional Administrator, General Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-17311 Filed 7-15-94; 8:45 am]
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