[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 136 (Monday, July 18, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-17311] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: July 18, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 6820-23-M