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[FR Doc No: 94-24928]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

 

Intent for Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/
Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Combined Forces Training 
Activities, New Equipment Utilization, and Range Modernization Program 
at Camp Roberts, CA

AGENCY: Department of the Army, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: This Notice of Intent is for the preparation of a Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement/Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/
DEIR) for proposed combined forces training activities, new equipment 
utilization, and range modernization program at Camp Roberts, 
California. The document will address the combined forces training 
scenario that includes a brigade directed exercise involving additional 
organizational and support personnel, the capability to support the new 
modern equipment, including the M2/M3 series of infantry fighting 
vehicle (known as the Bradley Fighting Vehicle), the M1A1/A2 family of 
Abrams tank, the AH64 Apache attack helicopters, and the multiple 
launch rocket systems (MLRS), along with the modernization of six 
ranges (small arms, hand grenade, tank gunnery).
    The DEIS/DEIR will address environmental considerations of the 
various alternatives for accomplishing the proposed action objectives. 
The document will analyze the direct and indirect environmental impacts 
that may be both beneficial and detrimental. Environmental issues to be 
addressed include effects on air quality, noise, land use, hazardous 
materials, water resources, biological and cultural resources, public 
health and safety, and social and economic resources.
    Various alternatives have been developed for consideration 
regarding the proposed projects at Camp Roberts. The following 
constitutes a list of those alternatives to be considered in the DEIS:
    (1) The use of Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County, California, 
for brigade directed training activities and utilization of new modern 
equipment.
    (2) The use of Fort Irwin in San Bernardino County, California, for 
brigade directed training activities and utilization of new modern 
equipment.
    (3) The No-Action Alternative (do not conduct brigade directed 
training exercises, modernize ranges, or utilize new equipment at Camp 
Roberts).
    Scoping: CARRNG Will conduct public scoping meetings relating to 
the proposed actions. Dates, times, and locations for the meetings will 
be announced through letters, public notices, display advertisements, 
and releases to newspapers of general circulation at least 15 days 
prior to the meetings. The purposes of the public scoping meetings are 
to:
    (1) Provide a description of the proposed action.
    (2) Discuss the role of the public in the development of the 
proposed action and DEIS/DEIR.
    (3) Identify potential impacts and issues that should be included 
in the DEIS/DEIR.
    (4) Identify and review process, coordination, or permit 
requirements associated with the proposal.
    Interested individuals, governmental agencies and private 
organizations are invited to submit information and comments on this 
proposed action for consideration by the National Guard Bureau. 
Information that would assist the National Guard Bureau in analyzing 
the potential significant environmental consequences are solicited. 
This includes information on other environmental studies planned or 
completed in the area of Camp Roberts, other alternatives, potential 
impacts associated with the proposed action, and recommended mitigation 
measures.
    Concerned individuals and agencies may express their views either 
by writing to the designated point of contact or participating in 
public scoping meetings to be held at convenient locations near Camp 
Roberts. Those wishing to provide information or data relevant to the 
environmental analysis of the proposed actions or alternatives are 
encouraged to do so at the public scoping meetings.
    Upon the completion, the DEIS/DEIR will be available to the public. 
The availability of these documents will be announced by means of 
public notices so that all interested parties may review and comment on 
the documents.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may provide comments or obtain additional 
information by contacting the EIS/EIR Project Officer, CPR Kelly 
Fisher, Director of Personnel & Community Activities (CACR-DPCA), Camp 
Roberts Training Site, Camp Roberts, CA 93451-5000. Verbal comments can 
be made by calling (805) 238-8202.

    Dated: September 30, 1994.
Lewis D. Walker,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety, and 
Occupational Health) OASA (IL&E).
[FR Doc. 94-24928 Filed 10-6-94; 8:45 am]
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