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(c) Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Visitors

Lobby, Building 249, 4800 Oak Grove

Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109 (818–354–

5179).

The EA may also be examined at the

following NASA locations by contacting

the pertinent Freedom of Information

Act Office:

(d) NASA, Ames Research Center,

Moffett Field, CA 94035 (415–604–

4190).

(e) NASA, Dryden Flight Research

Center, Edwards, CA 93523 (805–258–

3448).

(f) NASA, Goddard Space Flight

Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771 (301–286–

0730).

(g) NASA, Johnson Space Center,

Houston, TX 77058 (713–483–8612).

(h) NASA, Langley Research Center,

Hampton, VA 23665 (804–864–6125).

(i) NASA, Lewis Research Center,

21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH

44135 (216–433–2313).

(j) NASA, Marshall Space Flight

Center, Huntsville, AL 35812 (205–544–

5252).

(k) NASA, Stennis Space Center, MS

39529 (601–688–2164).

A limited number of copies of the EA

are available by contacting Ms. Mary

Kaye Olsen at the address or telephone

number indicated herein.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mary Kaye Olsen, 202–358–0304.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NASA has

reviewed the EA prepared for the MGS

mission and has determined that it

represents an accurate and adequate

analysis of the scope and level of

associated environmental impacts. The

EA is incorporated by reference in this

FONSI.

NASA is proposing to launch the

MGS mission, which would deliver a

single polar-orbiting spacecraft to Mars

in 1997. MGS would be inserted into an

elliptical capture orbit in September

1997 and, over the next 4 months,

would use thruster firings and

aerobraking techniques to reach a nearly

circular, low-altitude, polar-mapping

orbit. The orbit would allow the

spacecraft to be illuminated by the sun

in the same way throughout the Martian

year. Aerobraking, a technique which

uses the forces of atmospheric drag to

slow the spacecraft for orbital

maneuvers, would provide a means of

minimizing the amount of fuel required

to reach the final low Mars mapping

orbit. The spacecraft carries no

radioactive material. The proposed

action calls for using a Delta II 7925

launch vehicle with a Payload Assist

Module-Delta (PAM–D) upper stage to

inject the MGS spacecraft into an EarthMars trajectory in November 1996.

The science objectives for the MGS

mission are to fulfill most of the critical

science objectives of the failed Mars

Observer mission. To satisfy the

mission’s purpose, the MGS spacecraft

would carry nearly a full duplicate of

the Mars Observer instrument payload,

and would use those instruments to

acquire Mars surface data for a full

Martian year (approximately 2 Earth

years). These objectives include detailed

global maps of surface topography, the

distribution of minerals, the planet’s

mass, size, and shape, the

characterization of Mars’ gravitational

and magnetic fields, and the monitoring

of global weather. These data and

investigations could help scientists

better understand the current state of

water on Mars, the evolution of the

planet’s formation and atmosphere, and

the factors that led to major changes in

the Martian climate. Other data acquired

from this mission could provide insight

into the evolution of both Earth and the

solar system. MGS could then support

possible future Mars missions, by

providing relay capability for surface

science stations and landers.

Alternatives that were evaluated

include (1) No-Action (i.e., no Mars

Global Surveyor mission); and (2)

launch vehicles options, including the

Space Shuttle, Titan, and Atlas

configurations, foreign launch vehicles,

as well as other Delta configurations.

Failure to undertake the MGS mission

would disrupt the execution of NASA’s

Solar System Exploration Program, as

defined by the Agency’s Solar System

Exploration Committee. Cancellation of

the MGS mission would leave a gap in

the orderly exploration of Mars, and

would retard NASA’s attainment of

scientific data on the surface and

atmosphere of Mars, which is critical to

future explorations of Mars. Of the

launch vehicles evaluated, the Delta II

7925/PAM–D most closely matches the

MGS mission requirements, has

superior reliability, minimizes adverse

environmental impacts, and is also the

lowest in cost.

Expected impacts to the human

environment associated with the

mission arise almost entirely from the

normal launch of the Delta II 7925. Air

emissions from the exhaust produced by

the solid propellant graphite epoxy

motors and liquid first stage primarily

include carbon monoxide, hydrochloric

acid, aluminum oxide in soluble and

insoluble forms, carbon dioxide, and

deluge water mixed with propellant byproducts. Air impacts will be short-term

and not substantial. Short-term water

quality and noise impacts, as well as

short-term effects on wetlands, plants,

and animals, would occur in the

vicinity of the launch complex. These

short-term impacts are of a nature to be

self-correcting, and none of these effects

would be substantial. There would be

no impact on threatened or endangered

species or critical habitat, cultural

resources, or floodplains. Accident

scenarios have also been addressed.

The second stage would be ignited at

an altitude of 129 kilometers (80 miles),

which is in the ionosphere. Although

the second stage would achieve orbit, its

orbital decay time would fall below the

limit NASA has set for orbital debris

consideration. After burning its

propellant to depletion, the second stage

would remain in low Earth orbit until

its orbit eventually decayed. The MGS

Project has followed the NASA

guidelines regarding orbital debris and

minimizing the risk of human casualty

for uncontrolled reentry into the Earth’s

atmosphere. No other impacts of

environmental concern have been

identified.

The level and scope of environmental

impacts associated with the launch of

the Delta II 7925 vehicle are well within

the envelope of impacts that have been

addressed in previous FONSI’s

concerning other launch vehicles and

spacecraft. No significant new

circumstances or information relevant to

environmental concerns associated with

the launch vehicle have been identified

which would affect the earlier findings.

On the basis of the MGS EA, NASA

has determined that the environmental

impacts associated with the mission

would not individually or cumulatively

have a significant impact on the quality

of the human environment. NASA will

take no final action prior to the

expiration of the 30-day comment

period.

Dated: December 13, 1995.

Wesley T. Huntress, Jr.,

Associate Administrator for Space Science.

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date

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 015 Veterans Administration .................................................. 04/09/96 07/01/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 029 Bureau of the Census ..................................................... 04/15/96 07/10/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 049 Bureau of Land Management ......................................... 05/01/96 09/22/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 059 Department of State ........................................................ 07/15/96 09/26/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 085 Immigration and Naturalization Service .......................... 07/22/96 09/27/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 117 American Battle Monuments Commission ...................... 07/29/96 10/11/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 147 Selective Service System (World War II) ....................... 08/05/96 10/17/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 163 Selective Service System (World War I) ........................ 08/19/96 10/23/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 210 War Relocation Authority ................................................ 08/26/96 10/29/96

Genealogical Related Records ............................ 241 Patent and Trademark Office ......................................... 08/30/96 12/06/96

Modern Army ........................................................ 338 Army Commands, 1942– ................................................ 04/15/96 10/01/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 024 Bureau of Naval Personnel ............................................. 10/20/96 01/29/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 038 Office of the Chief of Naval Operations ......................... 11/17/96 02/13/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 052 Bureau of Medicine and Surgery .................................... 01/02/96 02/23/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 071 Bureau of Yards and Docks ........................................... 01/08/96 02/29/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 072 Bureau of Aeronauctics .................................................. 01/12/96 03/25/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 074 Bureau of Ordnance ....................................................... 01/25/96 04/09/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 080 Department of the Navy, 1798–1947 ............................. 02/12/96 04/23/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 125 Judge Advocate General (Navy) .................................... 02/16/96 04/25/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 127 U.S. Marine Corps .......................................................... 02/20/96 04/30/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 143 Bureau of Supplies and Accounts .................................. 02/26/96 05/09/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 181 Naval Districts and Shore Establishments ..................... 02/26/96 05/13/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 298 Office of Naval Research ................................................ 03/04/96 05/15/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 313 Naval Operating Forces .................................................. 03/04/96 06/06/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 343 Naval Air Systems Command ......................................... 04/01/96 06/07/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 345 Naval Electronics Systems Command ........................... 04/03/96 06/10/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 346 Naval Ordnance Systems Command ............................. 04/08/96 06/12/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 347 Naval Supply Systems Command .................................. 04/08/96 06/13/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 384 Chief of Naval Material ................................................... 04/10/96 06/17/96

Modern Navy ........................................................ 428 Department of the Navy, 1947– ..................................... 04/15/96 06/25/96

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Union Electric Company; Notice of

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Amendment to Facility Operating

License

[Docket No. 50–483]

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory

Commission (the Commission) has

granted the request of Union Electric

Company (the licensee) to withdraw its

February 24, 1995, application for

proposed amendment to Facility

Operating License No. NPF–30 for the

Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1, located in

Fulton, Missouri.

The proposed change would have

revised Technical Specification 4.6.1.7.4

and its associated Bases to delete the

quarterly verification of the measured

leakage rate for containment mini-purge

supply and exhaust isolation valves.

The Commission had previously

issued a Notice of Consideration of

Issuance of Amendment published in

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(60 FR 24921). However, by letter dated

November 29, 1995, the licensee

withdrew the proposed change.

For further details with respect to this

action, see the application for

amendment dated February 24, 1995,

and the licensee’s letter dated November

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Fulton, Missouri 65251.

Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 11th day

of December 1995.