[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 8, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15944-15945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-7506]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Notice of Availability for the Record of Decision (ROD) for 
Implementation of Fort Carson Grow the Army (GTA) Stationing Decisions

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA).

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SUMMARY: The Executive Director of the Army's Installation Management 
Command has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EElS)

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for Implementation of Fort Carson Grow the Army Stationing Decisions 
and has made the decision to proceed with all facets of the Proposed 
Action, with the exception that the Army has decided not to station a 
Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) at Fort Carson at this time. 
Implementation of the Proposed Action involves the stationing of 
approximately 3,900 additional Soldiers at Fort Carson, the 
construction of new Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) facilities at 
the Operational Readiness Training Center site, demolition of old 
facilities and construction of new facilities in Fort Carson's 
cantonment area, and additional training at Fort Carson and the Pinon 
Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS). This alternative is summarized in the 
Army's ROD and described fully in Chapter 2 of the FEIS.

ADDRESSES: For specific questions, please contact: Fort Carson National 
Environmental Policy Act Coordinator, 1638 Elwell Street, Bldg 6236, 
Fort Carson, CO 80913-4000 or e-mail CARSDECAMNEPAconus.army.mil.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Dee McNutt, Fort Carson Public 
Affairs Office at (719) 526-1269, during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EElS assessed the potential 
environmental consequences of three alternatives for implementing GTA 
at Fort Carson and PCMS. All alternatives included constructing new 
facilities at Fort Carson to support an IBCT and other combat support 
units, the potential stationing of a CAB, upgrading ranges at Fort 
Carson, and increased use of live fire training ranges and maneuver 
areas at Fort Carson and PCMS. The Proposed Action and alternatives do 
not include the expansion of PCMS or any construction at PCMS. The ROD 
incorporates analyses contained in the FEIS, including comments 
provided during formal comment and review periods. The ROD evaluates 
the ability of each alternative to meet the Purpose and Need for the 
Proposed Action and outlines mitigation commitments. The Proposed 
Action was selected as it is best able to meet the Army's needs while 
sustaining the environment. A fuller rationale for the decision can be 
found in the ROD which is available for public review at http://www.aec.army.mil.

    Dated: March 27, 2009.
Addison D. Davis, IV,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health.
[FR Doc. E9-7506 Filed 4-7-09; 8:45 am]
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