[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 37017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-17706]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Yuma Proving 
Ground, AZ

AGENCY: Yuma Proving Ground, Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This announces the availability of the Yuma Proving Ground 
FEIS. The FEIS is programmatic in nature and discloses impacts 
associated with direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of the 
proposed action under a range of alternatives. New programs require 
land use changes and construction of new facilities and military 
ranges. Examples of new programs that resulted in this action include: 
combat systems testing and troop training. Activities to support this 
action include modernization of outdated facilities, improvements to 
infrastructure, installation of utilities, and land use changes.

DATES: The public review period for this FEIS will end 30 days after 
publication of the Notice of Availability in the Federal Register by 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

ADDRESSES: Anyone wishing to receive a copy of this FEIS may send a 
postcard with their name and address to Commander, Yuma Proving Ground, 
Environmental Sciences Division, ATTN: STEYP-CD-ES (Mr. Junior Kerns), 
Yuma Proving Ground, AZ 85365. Requests may also be submitted 
electronically to: exch1.army.mil">jkerns@yuma-exch1.army.mil.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Junior Kerns at (800) 330-1348 or 
(520) 328-2148.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EIS's proposed action and alternatives 
are described below:
    Proposed Action: The proposed action is the conversion of Yuma 
Proving Ground from a traditional Army test installation to a 
diversified, multipurpose test range. The multipurpose installation 
will integrate troop training and other mission-compatible uses with 
research, development, test, and evaluation activities as indicated in 
the Installation Master Plan and other planning documents. This 
proposed action supports the defense mission of the United States to 
maintain a prepared and technologically advanced military.
    Alternatives Considered: Five alternatives were considered in the 
Draft EIS: Maintain Baseline Activity Levels (No Action), Decreased 
Military Mission, Increased Military Mission, Modified Nonmilitary 
Mission, and Diversified Mission. The Preferred Alternative was 
developed after public and agency comments on the Draft EIS were 
considered. Impacts of the alternatives are disclosed in accordance 
with the National Environmental Policy Act. The Preferred Alternative 
is analyzed in the FEIS.

    Dated: July 11, 2001.
Raymond J. Fatz,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health), OASA (I&E).
[FR Doc. 01-17706 Filed 7-13-01; 8:45 am]
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