[Federal Register: June 5, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 108)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

 
Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Enhanced Training 
and Operations at the National Guard Training Center (NGTC)--Fort 
Indiantown Gap (FTIG), PA

AGENCY: National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) and the 
Pennsylvania Air National Guard (PAANG) have formulated long-range 
plans to ensure the continued and long-term viability of FTIG as a 
National Guard Training Center. The proposed plan, a total of 11 
actions comprised of 42 component projects, is proposed for the 
specific purposes and needs set forth in the FEIS. These proposed 
actions consist of the construction or improvement of the following 
projects: (1) Tracked Vehicle Training Complex, (2) Ammunition Supply 
Point Facility, (3) Artillery Training Support Facility, (4) Multi-
Purpose Training Range Facility, (5) NGTC-FTIG Garrison Facility, (6) 
Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System, (7) Muir Army 
Airfield Complex, (8) Air Guard Station Facilities, (9) Air-to-Ground 
Range Control Compound, (10) Regional Equipment Operator Training 
School, and (11) the implementation of the Integrated Natural Resources 
Management Plan. Each of the proposed actions have been determined to 
be necessary to allow the PAARNG and PAANG to continue to utilize the 
training site to support on-going military and civilian missions. By 
implementing each of these actions, NGTC-FTIG will continue to provide 
training and support facilities necessary to ensure its long-term 
viability, sustainability, and value as a major NGB training site.

DATES: The review period for the FEIS will end 30 days after 
publication of the NOA in the Federal Register by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency.

ADDRESSES: Written comments or materials should be forwarded to Captain 
Geoffrey Lincoln, NGTC-FTIG EIS Project Officer, NGTC-FTIG, 
Environmental Section, 1119 Utility Road, Annville, Pennsylvania 17003-
5002 or Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Cleaver, NGTC-FTIG Public 
Affairs Officer (PAO), PADMVA Headquarters, Building 0-47, Annville, 
Pennsylvania 17003-5002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Lincoln at (717) 861-2548 or 
Lieutenant Colonel Cleaver at (717) 861-8468.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the 28th Infantry Division 
(Mechanized) is to be trained and equipped to join the active forces in 
time of war or national emergency to respond to orders of the Governor, 
to protect lives and property during natural and man-made disasters, to 
clean up the environment, to fight to eradicate the illicit flow of 
drugs, and to serve as role models for future generations. Each of the 
proposed actions is necessary to allow the PAARNG and PAANG to 
productively utilize FTIG to support its on-going military and civilian 
missions.
    Two alternatives in addition to the proposed action were 
considered: (1) Alternative 2 includes a scaled down or modified 
version of some or all of the proposed projects. This alternative 
primarily changes the scope of the Tracked Vehicle Training Complex, 
Multi-Purpose Training Range Facility, and Muir Military Runway/
Enhancement proposed actions. The three alternative projects, coupled 
with the other eight actions as proposed in the EIS, comprise 
Alternative 2 and (2) Alternative 3, whereby none of the proposed 
upgrade or facility construction actions would be implemented; on-going 
actions will be continue; no new construction projects would be 
authorized except those already under construction or contracted for 
construction.
    By implementing the proposed actions, NGTC-FTIG can continue to 
provide training and support facilities necessary to ensure its long-
term viability, sustainability and value as a major NGB training site. 
A summary of impact analyses of previously completed Environmental 
Assessments is incorporated into the FEIS.

    Dated: May 29, 2002.
Raymond J. Fatz,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health), OASA (I&E).
[FR Doc. 02-14070 Filed 6-4-02; 8:45 am]
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