[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3198-3199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-905]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE DEFENSE
Department of the Army


Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for 
Proposed Construction at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana

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 (DEIS) for proposed Army National Guard 
projects at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana. The proposal includes 
renovation and rehabitiation of existing facilities, range 
improvements, demolition and construction of facilities, and 
development of ranges.

    Lead Agencies are: The Military Department of Indiana and the 
National Guard Bureau.
    Various alternatives have been developed for consideration 
regarding the proposed projects at Camp Atterbury. The following 
constitutes a list of those alternatives to be considered in the DEIS:
    (1) No action,
    (2) Continued use and improvement of facilities and
    (3) Alternative locations off-site.

Resource categories that will be analyzed include: physical 
environment, water quality, groundwater, air quality, biological 
resources, land use, socioeconomic, noise, and cultural resources.

SCOPING: The Military Department of Indiana will conduct public scoping 
meetings relating to the proposed actions. Public participation in the 
EIS process is essential to assist the decision maker in defining the 
scope of analysis considered in the DEIS.
    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 
competed in the area of the Camp Atterbury; 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 
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scoping meetings to be held at a convenient location near Camp 
Atterbury. The date, time and location for the meetings will be 
announced through letters, public notices, display advertisements and 
released to newspapers of general circulation a minimum of 15 days 
prior to the meeting. 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 completion, the DEIS will be available to the public. The 
avilability of this document will be announced by means of public 
notices so that all interested parties may review and comment on the 
document. A public hearing to solicit public response to the analysis 
will also be scheduled.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties can also furnish written comments or 
materials to Lieutenant Colonel Jack Fowler, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, 
Indiana, 46124, 1-800-730-1333 or (812) 526-1345.

    Dated: January 4, 1995.
Lewis D. Walker,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, (Environment, Safety, And 
Occupational Health) OASA (IL&E).
[FR Doc. 95-905 Filed 1-12-95; 8:45 am]
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