[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 242 (Monday, December 17, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74665-74666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30276]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Docket No. CDC-2012-0013]


Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, 
Public Scoping Meeting, and Request for Comments; 2015-2025 Facilities 
Master Plan for Edward R. Roybal Campus in Atlanta, GA

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of intent; meeting announcement and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within 
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces its intent 
to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed 
2015-2025 Facilities Master Plan for HHS/CDC's Edward R. Roybal Campus 
located at 1600 Clifton Road NE., in Atlanta, Georgia. This 
announcement follows the requirements of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) as implemented by the Council on 
Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations (40 CFR Part 1500-1508); and, 
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) General 
Administration Manual Part 30 Environmental Procedures, dated February 
25, 2000.

DATES: A Public Scoping Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17, 
2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and end no 
later than 9 p.m. Written scoping comments must be received on or 
before Friday, February 1, 2013.
    Deadline for Requests for Special Accommodations: Persons wishing 
to participate in the public scoping meeting who need special 
accommodations should contact George Chandler ([email protected] or (404) 
639-5153) by 5 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The Public Scoping Meeting will be held at the CDC Edward R. 
Roybal Campus, Tom Harkin Global Communications Center (Building 19), 
Auditorium A, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Atlanta, GA 30333. You should be 
aware that the meeting location is in a Federal government building; 
therefore, Federal security measures are applicable. For additional 
information, please see Roybal Campus Security Guidelines under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    You may submit comments identified by Docket No. CDC-2012-0013, by 
any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: George F. Chandler, Senior Advisor, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop A-22, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and Docket Number. All relevant comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal 
information provided. For access to the docket to read background 
documents or comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George F. Chandler, Senior Advisor, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., 
Mailstop A-22, Atlanta, Georgia 30333; telephone (404) 639-5153.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: HHS/CDC intends to prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the potential impacts resulting from 
the proposed Roybal Campus 2015-2025 Facilities Master Plan. The Master 
Plan will guide the future physical development of the HHS/CDC Roybal 
Campus in Atlanta, GA, for the years 2015 to 2025. The proposed Master 
Plan does not constitute authorization or funding for any specific 
construction project.

Background

    HHS/CDC is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of 
life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and 
disability. HHS/CDC, headquartered on Clifton Road in Atlanta, Georgia 
since 1958, is recognized as the lead Federal agency for protecting the 
health and safety of people. HHS/CDC provides credible information to 
enhance health decisions, and promotes health through strong 
partnerships. HHS/CDC serves as the national focus for developing and 
applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and 
health promotion and education activities designed to improve the 
health of the people of the United States.
    Because the 2000-2009 Master Plan has been successfully 
implemented, HHS/CDC is planning to prepare a new Roybal Campus 
Facilities Master Plan for 2015-2025. The new Master Plan will cover a 
10-year planning period and will examine potential growth in agency 
mission, laboratory and laboratory support space, office space and 
personnel on the Roybal Campus. The Master Plan will also examine 
alternative ways of supporting potential mission change or growth at 
the Roybal Campus, including new construction of laboratory and office 
buildings, as well as better use of existing space to house potential 
growth. The Master Plan will evaluate opportunities for future 
development of the site, and consider the limits and capacity of both 
the Roybal Campus proper and the surrounding community. The potential 
impacts of future development on the natural and built environment will 
be evaluated.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(NEPA) as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) 
regulations (40 CFR Part 1500-1508), and the HHS environmental 
procedures, HHS/CDC will prepare an EIS for the proposed 2015-2025 
Facilities Master Plan. Under NEPA, Federal agencies are required to 
evaluate the environmental effects of their proposed actions and a 
range of feasible alternatives to the proposed action before making a 
decision. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to: traffic and 
transportation; air quality; community services; natural resources; 
community and employee quality of life; and utilities (water and 
power).

Scoping Process

    In accordance with NEPA, a Public Scoping process will be conducted 
to identify the range of major issues to be addressed relative to the 
proposed 2015-2025 Facilities Master Plan. ``Scoping'' is the early and 
open process for determining the scope of issues to be addressed and 
for identifying the significant issues related to selecting and 
implementing one of several potential Roybal Master Plan alternatives. 
During the scoping process, HHS/CDC will actively seek input from 
interested people, organizations, and Federal, state, and regional 
agencies to identify environmental concerns to be addressed in the EIS. 
The purpose of this Notice is to inform interested parties regarding 
HHS/CDC's plan to prepare the EIS for the 2015-2025 Facilities Master 
Plan, to provide information on the nature of the Proposed Action and 
to initiate the scoping process. The Scoping Meeting will consist of an 
``Open House'' from 7 p.m. to approximately 7:45 p.m., where HHS/CDC 
will make available a general site plan and publically available 
information on the current conditions of the Campus. HHS/CDC will also 
provide available data on possible future development

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alternatives. Scoping comment cards will be provided at the Open House 
portion of the meeting for those who need to leave early but who wish 
to make a comment for the record. At approximately 8 p.m., HHS/CDC will 
give a brief overview of the current conditions and the planning and 
EIS processes. Individuals staying for this portion of the Scoping 
Meeting may make verbal statements or use a Scoping comment card. A 
stenographer will record this portion of the Scoping Meeting. An 
American Sign Language Interpreter will be available at both portions 
of the Scoping Meeting. The agenda is subject to change without notice. 
A transcript of the meeting and all comments received at the meeting 
will be posted to the public docket at www.regulations.gov.

Roybal Campus Security Guidelines

    The Edward R. Roybal Campus is the headquarters of the U.S. Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention and is located at 1600 Clifton Road 
NE., Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting is being held in a Federal 
government building; therefore, Federal security measures are 
applicable.
    In planning your arrival time, please take into account the need to 
park and clear security. All visitors must enter the Roybal Campus 
through the entrance on Clifton Road; the guard force will direct 
visitors to the designated parking area. Visitors must present 
government issued photo identification (e.g., a valid Federal 
identification badge, state driver's license, state non-driver's 
identification card, or passport). Non-United States citizens must 
present a valid passport, visa, Permanent Resident Card, or other type 
of work authorization document. All persons entering the building must 
pass through a metal detector. Visitors will be issued a visitor's ID 
badge at the entrance to Building 19 and will be escorted in groups of 
5-10 persons to the meeting room. All items brought to HHS/CDC are 
subject to inspection.

    Dated: December 11, 2012.
Tanja Popovic,
Deputy Associate Director for Science, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
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