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[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 18726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10510]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period and Changed Public 
Hearing Date for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the 
Continued Operation of the Pantex Plant and Associated Storage of 
Weapon Components

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of extension of public comment period and changed public 
hearing date.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) announces the extension of the 
public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) for the Continued Operation of the Pantex Plant and Associated 
Storage of Weapon Components (DOE/EIS-0225D) to July 12, 1996, and 
change of the public hearing in Richland, Washington from May 2, 1996 
to May 23, 1996.

DATES: DOE announced the availability and schedule of public hearings 
for the Draft Pantex EIS in the Federal Register dated April 5, 1996 
(61 FR 15232). In response to requests from the public, DOE is 
extending the close of the public comment period from July 5, 1996 to 
July 12, 1996. Comments received by DOE must be postmarked no later 
than July 12, 1996, to ensure consideration in the Final EIS. Comments 
postmarked after that date will be considered to the extent 
practicable.
    Due to public hearing conflicts on May 2, 1996, DOE has moved the 
Richland, Washington hearing date to May 23, 1996; the time and exact 
location are listed below.

May 23, 1996
    Red Lion Inn, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, Washington 
99352, Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

    The public meeting time and location will be published in local 
newspapers prior to the meeting date. DOE invites the general public, 
other government agencies, and all other interested parties to 
participate in the public hearings and comment process for the Draft 
Pantex EIS. DOE will accept comments on the Draft Pantex EIS at the 
public hearing.

ADDRESSES: Requests for copies or information on the Draft Pantex EIS 
as well as written comments should be directed to: Ms. Nanette Founds, 
U.S. Department of Energy, Albuquerque Operations Office, P.O. Box 
5400, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87185-5400. Written comments, 
suggestions, and requests can also be submitted using the Pantex Plant 
EIS Faxline at 1-800-822-5499. Facsimiles should be marked: Pantex 
Plant EIS. Oral comments and requests concerning this EIS may also be 
submitted by calling the Pantex Plant EIS Hotline at 1-800-788-0306. 
Comments may also be submitted via the Internet. The e-mail address is: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on DOE's National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, please contact: Ms. Carol 
Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Assistance (EH-42), U.S. 
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 
20585, 202-586-4600 or 1-800-472-2756. For information on this EIS, 
please contact: Ms. Nanette Founds at the above address or by calling 
(505) 845-4351.

Subsequent Document Preparation

    DOE intends to complete the Final EIS and prepare a response to 
comments received during the review of the Draft EIS in October 1996 
and will announce its availability in the Federal Register.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 23, 1996.
James C. Landers,
Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs.
[FR Doc. 96-10510 Filed 4-26-96; 8:45 am]
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