[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 26, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21400-21401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8284]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Availability of the Final Draft Environmental Assessment for the 
Construction of a Building Addition To Accommodate the U.S. Army 
Intelligence and Security Command Information Dominance Center

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The United States Army Intelligence and Security Command has 
prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the potential 
environmental consequences of constructing a new U.S. Army Intelligence 
and Security Command Information Dominance Center (IDC) building 
addition at a previously developed site on Fort Belvoir, VA. This 
Environmental Assessment has been prepared pursuant to the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); the Council on Environmental Quality 
regulations implementing the NEPA; Department of Defense (DoD) 
Directive 6050.1; Environmental Effects in the United States of DoD 
Actions; and instructions implementing NEPA.
    The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) has 
identified a requirement to construct a building addition to 
accommodate its IDC. Construction and operation of the IDC facility 
conforms to Fort Belvoir's current Master Planning strategy. HQ INSCOM 
and Fort Belvoir have thoroughly reviewed the Proposed Action, Action 
Alternatives, a No Action Alternative to the Proposed Action, and 
environmental consequences associated with each. Based on this review 
and consideration of all relevant factors, HQ INSCOM and Fort Belvoir 
have determined and concluded that the Proposed Action will not have 
direct, indirect, or cumulatively significant impacts on the 
surrounding human environment. An Environmental Impact Statement, 
therefore, is not required and will not be prepared. HQ INSCOM and Fort 
Belvoir will consider public comment and concerns prior to making a 
final determination to proceed with the proposed action.
    INSCOM evaluated six alternatives to meet requirements for an 
expanded IDC facility. These alternatives included: a no action 
alternative (status quo); renovation of existing HQ INSCOM facilities; 
renovation of other government facilities; lease of off-post facilities 
in the general vicinity of Fort Belvoir; construction of new facilities 
on Fort Belvoir; and construction of an addition to existing HQ INSCOM 
facilities on Fort Belvoir. Several possible locations were considered 
in this evaluation, with each alternative being evaluated for mission 
support and economic, environmental, and security considerations. It is 
anticipated that construction will begin in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. 
Project completion is anticipated in FY2010.

DATES: The agency must receive comments on or before May 26, 2005.

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ADDRESSES: For additional information or to submit written comments, 
contact Commander, USAINSCOM, 8825 Beulah Street, Building 2444, Attn: 
IALO-E, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Susan Roeder, Environmental 
Protection Specialist, (703) 428-4520, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The intent of this project is to provide 
HQINSCOM with increased space that supports expanding intelligence 
missions and associated personnel increases, particularly for the IDC. 
the proposed IDC project provides a multi-story, multi-purpose, 233,000 
gross square foot facility, to include all required mechanical, 
electrical, fire protection, redundant power and information systems. 
It will also include the installation of physical security and access 
control systems. A unique requirement of the IDC is its need for 
larger, open work areas which must also allow the flexibility of 
periodic reconfiguration. The typical, economical structural design of 
a 30 foot by 30 foot structural column grid is inadequate for the IDC. 
A minimum 30' by 45' grid is required. Other key components of this 
facility include the following: secure facility space; specialized 
operations space; special equipment storage; classrooms; server room; 
wellness room and showers; cafeteria; mechanical/utility rooms; 
bathrooms; training area; storage areas; library; office space; and 
administrative support areas. Other required support facilities to be 
built include walks, curbs and gutters, surface parking, site 
improvements, HVAC, and power generation equipment.
    The IDC Environmental Assessment is available for public review at 
Directorate of Installation Support, Environmental and Natural Resource 
Division (9430 Jackson Loop, Suite 107, Fort Belvoir, VA). It is also 
available at the following four Fairfax County Public Library local 
branches: John Marshall Branch (6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA); 
Lorton Branch (9520 Richmond Hwy., Lorton, VA); Sherwood Hall Branch 
(2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA); and Kingstowne Branch (6500 
Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria, VA). A copy of this notice and the 
Environmental Assessment cab be viewed on the World Wide Web at http://www.inscom.army.mil. Interested parties are invited to submit written 
comments for consideration during the 30-day public comment period 
which closes on the date specified in DATES above. The proposed action 
will not be implemented before this date.

    Dated: April 19, 2005.
Thomas J. Boyle,
Colonel, GS, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4.
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