[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26659-26660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12325]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DOD-2017-OS-0057]


Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for 
the Environmental Assessment Addressing Construction and Operation of a 
Disposition Services Complex at DLA Disposition Services Red River, 
Texas

AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).

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SUMMARY: On October 19, 2017, DLA published a NOA in the Federal 
Register announcing the publication of an Environmental Assessment (EA) 
Addressing Construction and Operation of a Disposition Services Complex 
at DLA Disposition Services Red River, Texas. The EA was available for 
a 30-day public comment period that ended November 20, 2017. The EA was 
prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 
of 1969.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira Silverberg at 571-767-0705 during 
normal business hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. (EDT) or by email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA completed an EA to address the potential 
environmental consequences associated with the Proposed Action at DLA 
Disposition Services Red River, which is on Red River Army Depot 
(RRAD). This FONSI incorporates the EA by reference, summarizes the 
results of the analyses in the EA, and documents DLA's decision to 
construct and operate the Disposition Services Complex at the 
installation. DLA has determined that the Proposed Action is not a 
major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the 
human environment within the context of NEPA, and that no significant 
impacts on the human environment are associated with this decision.
    No public comments were received during the EA public comment 
period. Red River Army Depot (RRAD), the host installation, consulted 
with the Texas

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State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) at the Texas Historical 
Commission; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD); and the Tribal 
Historic Preservation Officers of the Caddo Nation, Comanche Nation, 
Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes. The 
Texas SHPO provided concurrence that no historic resources would be 
affected by the Proposed Action. TPWD provided comments and 
recommendations regarding protection of migratory birds, state-listed 
species, and other wildlife species. DLA addressed TPWD's comments and 
recommendations in the EA and responded to TPWD with an acknowledgment 
letter stating that construction activities should avoid or minimize 
potential impacts on the state-listed timber rattlesnake and other 
wildlife species. The Comanche Nation responded that a review of their 
site files indicated ``No Properties'' have been identified at the 
project area. RRAD did not receive responses to the consultation 
requests with the Caddo Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, or the Wichita 
and Affiliated Tribes. An appendix was added to the EA that includes 
the SHPO, TPWD, and tribal consultation documents. The revised EA is 
available electronically at the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov within Docket ID: DOD-2017-OS-0057.
    Purpose and Need for Action: The purpose of the Proposed Action is 
to provide DLA Disposition Services Red River with a reutilization, 
transfer, donation, and sales complex suitable for collecting, 
processing, and liquidating materiel from military installations and 
their units across northern Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The Proposed 
Action is needed to address the inefficiency of the facilities and 
resultant handling of materiel at the existing disposal operations 
sites.
    Proposed Action and Alternatives: Under the Proposed Action, DLA 
would construct and operate a complex of facilities necessary to 
support the materiel disposal operations of DLA Disposition Services 
Red River. The Proposed Action would consolidate the DLA Disposition 
Services Red River disposal operations currently conducted at two sites 
on RRAD.
    The primary facility would be a 145,200-square foot (ft\2\) 
noncombustible general purpose warehouse. A special foundation system 
would be required because of expansive clay soils. The general purpose 
warehouse would also include a 10,000-ft\2\ administrative and utility 
annex containing a training/conference classroom, a locker room with 
showers and latrine, and a break room. These facilities would include 
fire suppression systems, utilities and communications, and security 
systems.
    A 14.9-acre (648,000-ft\2\) holding and sales yard would be 
constructed for the sorting, processing, and open storage of large 
items and rolling stock. Military equipment that must be demilitarized 
would be fenced from material processed and displayed for commercial 
sales. A 4.1-acre (180,000-ft\2\) paved scrapyard would be constructed 
for the separation, processing, and transfer of scrap metal for 
commercial sales. A 4,608-ft\2\ scrap area storage facility would be 
constructed for the management of the scrapyard operation, with two 
overhead covers for weather protection of the scrap bins. A weigh and 
dispatch facility would be constructed on the perimeter of the complex 
and include a 634-ft\2\ scale house with restrooms, truck scales, a 
radiation detector, 5,900 ft\2\ of covered storage, 7,200 ft\2\ of 
paved vehicle parking/queuing area, and a 528-ft\2\ restroom building. 
The complex would include utilities, fire protection, storm drainage, 
communication systems, site lighting, 383,110 ft\2\ of paving (i.e., 
access roadways, hardstand aprons, parking, and walkways), security 
fencing, and related site improvements.
    Description of the No Action Alternative: Under the No Action 
Alternative, DLA would not construct and operate a new DLA Disposition 
Services Complex at RRAD. No changes to existing facilities or their 
operations would result. The continued movement of materiel for 
disposal across the installation is unnecessary and inefficient and 
would continue to create traffic conflicts with installation production 
and safety risks. The No Action Alternative would not meet the purpose 
of and need for the Proposed Action.
    Potential Environmental Impacts: No significant effects on 
environmental resources would be expected from the Proposed Action. 
Insignificant, adverse effects on land use and recreation, noise, air 
quality, geological resources, water resources, biological resources, 
infrastructure and transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes 
would be expected. Additionally, insignificant, beneficial effects on 
noise and infrastructure and transportation would be expected. Details 
of the environmental consequences are discussed in the EA, which is 
hereby incorporated by reference.
    Determination: DLA has determined that implementation of the 
Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the human 
environment. Human environment was interpreted comprehensively to 
include the natural and physical environment and the relationship of 
people with that environment. Specifically, no highly uncertain or 
controversial impacts, unique or unknown risks, or cumulatively 
significant effects were identified. Implementation of the Proposed 
Action will not violate any federal, state, or local laws. Based on the 
results of the analyses performed during preparation of the EA and 
consideration of comments received during the public comment period, 
Mr. Patrick Wright, Acting Director, DLA Installation Management, 
concludes that implementation of the Proposed Action at DLA Disposition 
Services Red River does not constitute a major federal action 
significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the 
context of NEPA. Therefore, an environmental impact statement for the 
Proposed Action is not required.

    Dated: May 29, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-12325 Filed 6-7-18; 8:45 am]
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