[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 223 (Friday, November 20, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 60244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27959]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy


Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Swimmer 
Interdiction Security System

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy (Navy), after carefully weighing 
the operational and environmental consequences of the proposed action, 
announces its decision to construct and operate a Swimmer Interdiction 
Security System at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington to find, 
identify, and interdict surface and underwater intruders for engagement 
by harbor security forces, in furtherance of the Navy's statutory 
obligations under Title 10 of the United States Code governing the 
roles and responsibilities of the Navy. In its decision, the Navy 
considered applicable laws and executive orders, including an analysis 
of the effects of its actions in compliance with the Endangered Species 
Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the National Historic 
Preservation Act, and the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 12898, 
Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority 
Populations and Low Income Populations and EO 13045, Protection of 
Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks.
    The proposed action will be accomplished as set out in Alternative 
1, described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) as the 
preferred alternative. Implementation of the preferred alternative 
could begin immediately.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Record of Decision (ROD) has been 
distributed to all those individuals who requested a copy of the FEIS 
and agencies and organizations that received a copy of the FEIS. The 
complete text of the Navy's ROD is available for public viewing on the 
project Web site at  http://www.nbkeis.gcsaic.com along with copies of 
the FEIS and supporting documents. Single copies of the ROD will be 
made available upon request by contacting Ms. Shannon Kasa, 619-553-
3889.

    Dated: November 16, 2009.
A.M. Vallandingham,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, 
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-27959 Filed 11-19-09; 8:45 am]
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