[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 76 (Friday, April 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 21121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8296]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Permanent 
Stationing of the 2/25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT)

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, G-3/5/7 has reviewed 
the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Permanent 
Stationing of the 2/25th SBCT and has made the decision to proceed with 
all facets of Alternative A. Alternative A permanently stations the 2/
25th SBCT at Schofield Barracks Military Reservation (SBMR) while 
conducting the required training at military training sites in Hawaii. 
This alternative is summarized in the Army's ROD and described fully in 
Chapter 2 of the FEIS.

ADDRESSES: The ROD can be accessed at http://www.aec.army.mil.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army 
Environmental Command, Building E4460, 5179 Hoadley Road, Attention: 
IMAE-PA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5401; telephone: 410-436-
2556; facsimile: (410) 436-1693. The Public Affairs Office is open 
during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Eastern time.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FEIS assessed the potential 
environmental consequences of the alternatives on the biological, 
physical, and cultural environments. This decision incorporates 
analyses contained in the FEIS, comments provided during formal public 
comment and review periods, and an evaluation of the ability of each 
alternative to meet the Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action. 
Hawaii was selected primarily because it is best able to meet the 
Army's strategic defense and national security needs in the Pacific 
Theater. A fuller rationale for the decision can be found in the Record 
of Decision.

    Dated: April 11, 2008.
Addison D. Davis, IV,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety, and 
Occupational Health).
[FR Doc. E8-8296 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
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