[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 83908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28322]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Draft Environmental Impact Statement Addressing Heat and 
Electrical Upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DOD.

ACTION: Amended Notice of Availability.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army (Army) is issuing this Amended 
Notice of Availability, updating the original notice published on 
October 9, 2020 (Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 197, 64133) of the 
continuing availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) as part of the environmental planning process to address heat and 
electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The comment period for 
the Draft EIS, originally scheduled to conclude on December 8, 2020, is 
being reopened for an additional 60 days to conclude on February 22, 
2021.
    The Army invites public comments on the Draft EIS during the 
comment period that began with the publication of the NOA in the 
Federal Register on October 9, 2020.

DATES: Comments must be received by February 22, 2021 to be considered 
in the preparation of the Final EIS.

ADDRESSES: Please submit written comments to Laura Sample, NEPA Program 
Manager at: Directorate of Public Works, ATTN: IMFW-PWE (L. Sample), 
1046 Marks Road #4500, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703-4500, email: 
[email protected], or through the 
project website: https://home.army.mil/alaska/index.php/fort-wainwright/NEPA/HEU-EIS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact Grant Sattler, Public 
Affairs Office, IMPC-FWA-PAO (Sattler), 1060 Gaffney Road #5900, Fort 
Wainwright, AK 99703-5900; telephone (907) 353-6701; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The current condition of Fort Wainwright's 
heat and power plant requires an upgrade to provide reliable heat and 
electrical infrastructure for the installation that resolves safety, 
resiliency, fiscal, and regulatory concerns. The Draft EIS evaluates 
reasonable alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and key 
issues of concern. A preferred alternative is not identified at this 
time. The comment period is being reopened in response to requests from 
commenters. Additional information can be found within the original 
notice published on October 9, 2020 (Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 
197, 64133). Federal, state, and local agencies; Alaska Natives; Native 
Americans; Native American organizations and tribes; private 
organizations; and the public are invited to continue being involved in 
this EIS process by providing written comments. An electronic copy of 
the Draft EIS is available online at: https://home.army.mil/alaska/index.php/fort-wainwright/NEPA/HEU-EIS. Copies of the Draft EIS will be 
available for review at the Noel Wien Library, 1215 Cowles Street, 
Fairbanks, AK 99701; the Post Library, Building 3700, Santiago Avenue, 
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703; and the Tri-Valley Community Library, 400 
Suntrana Road, Healy, AK 99743, if these facilities are open. Copies of 
the Draft EIS are also available by submitting a request to: see  
ADDRESSES. Written comments must be sent by February 22, 2021. The Army 
will consider all comments received on the Draft EIS when preparing the 
Final EIS. As with the Draft EIS, the Army will announce the 
availability of the Final EIS.

James W. Satterwhite Jr.,
Alternate, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-28322 Filed 12-22-20; 8:45 am]
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