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[FR Doc No: 94-30979]


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[Federal Register: December 16, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force

 

Notice of Intent To Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for 
the Conversion of F-15 Fighter Aircraft at Dobbins AFB, Marietta, 
Georgia, to B-1B Bomber Aircraft at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA

    The United States Air Force and the Air National Guard are 
announcing their intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) to analyze the proposed action regarding the conversion of F-15 
fighter aircraft at Dobbins AFB, Marietta, GA to B-1B bomber aircraft 
at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA. This will be known as the Robins B-1B 
EIS.
    The Air National Guard also proposes to modify training airspace 
that services the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) 
area. Existing charted airspace which includes the Quick Thrust 
Military Operations Areas (MOAs), Fort Stewart MOAs, Gator MOAs, would 
be modified and named Coastal MOA. Restricted Area R-3007 would also be 
modified. These proposed modifications are primarily designed to 
accommodate realistic training requirements for military fighter units 
including Air Force, Navy and Marines and would also satisfy realistic 
training requirements of the B-1B.
    The proposed actions under consideration would address the 
conversion of the F-15 aircraft to B-1B aircraft and the resultant 
potential environmental impacts at both sites, the airspace training 
requirements for the B-1B in the region, and the modification of 
training airspace servicing the Savannah CRTC.
    The Air Force and Air National Guard are planning to conduct a 
series of Scoping meetings on the following dates and times at the 
indicated locations:

1. A. L. Burruss Auditorium, Southern College of Technology, Marietta, 
Georgia, January 5, 1995, 7:00 PM.
2. Wellston Center, 155 Maple Street, Warner Robins, Georgia, January 
10 and 11, 1995, 7:00 PM
3. Altamaha Technical Institute Auditorium, Jesup, Georgia, January 12, 
1995, 7:00 PM.

    The purpose of these meetings is to present information concerning 
the proposed actions and alternatives under consideration and to 
solicit public input with respect to issues to be addressed, effort to 
be expended, and alternatives that should be addressed in the EIS. 
Questions or clarifications concerning the proposal or any other 
information presented will be answered as they relate to the scope of 
the effort anticipated.
    The Scoping meetings will include opportunities for clarification 
of the proposal and statements from representatives of government 
agencies and the public. To ensure the maximum opportunity for public 
participation, initial presentations and questions by individuals will 
be limited to a maximum of five minutes until all those desiring an 
opportunity to speak have been accommodated. Additional presentations 
and questions will be accepted at the end of the meeting. Submission of 
written comments and questions will be accepted. Submission of written 
comments is encouraged but is not required. Written comments and 
questions of any length submitted at the meeting or during the scoping 
period will be considered in their entirety and will carry the same 
weight as oral comment.
    To ensure the Air Force and the Air National Guard have sufficient 
time to consider public input on issues and alternatives in the 
preparation of the Draft EIS, comments should be submitted to the 
address below by February 1, 1995. The Air Force and Air National Guard 
will accept comments at the address below at any time during the 
environmental impact analysis process.
    For further information concerning the preparation of the EIS for 
the Robins B-1B EIS, or to provide written comment, contact: Program 
Manager, Robins B-1 EIS, Air National Guard Readiness Center, ANGRC/
CEVP, 3500 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20331-5157.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-30979 Filed 12-15-94; 8:45 am]
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