[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 214 (Friday, November 5, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68334-68335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28036]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Record of Decision (ROD) for Training Range and Garrison Support 
Facilities Construction and Operation at Fort Stewart, GA

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Record of Decision.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army announces the availability of the 
ROD for the construction and operation of up to twelve range projects 
and two garrison support facilities at Fort Stewart. The Army, through 
the ROD, selects Alternative B for implementation. Alternative B 
includes sites for projects that predominantly utilize footprints of 
existing ranges, limits construction and restrictions on existing 
maneuver terrain, are located in relative close proximity to the 
cantonment area to reduce unit transit

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time, and have less overall environmental impacts. The decision sites 
ranges and support facilities in locations that reflect the proper 
balance of initiatives for the protection of the environment, mission 
needs, and Soldier and Family quality of life considerations.

ADDRESSES: To request a copy of the ROD, please contact Mr. Charles 
Walden, Project Manager, Directorate of Public Works, Prevention and 
Compliance Branch, Environmental Division, 1550 Frank Cochran Drive, 
Building 1137-A, Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314-4928 or e-mail 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f6c474e5d434a5c01784e434b4a411b6f5a5c014e5d425601424643"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e1a28980938d8492cfb6808d85848fd5a19492cf80938c98cf8c888d">[email protected]</span></a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Larson, Public Affairs 
Office, at (912) 435-9879 during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The decision to proceed with the 
implementation of Alternative B allows the Army to better accomplish 
its sustainability goals on Fort Stewart because the sites are optimal 
for design, lessen environmental impacts, and are more land-use 
compatible. Minor to negligible impacts have been identified for 
cultural resources and consultation with the Georgia State Historic 
Preservation Office is complete. Moderate adverse impacts have been 
identified for soils, water quality, protected species, timber 
resources, wildland fire, and noise as part of implementing the 
decision. There are no practicable alternatives to locating the 
projects in wetlands or floodplains, but the selected alternative 
minimizes floodplain and wetland impacts. There will be moderate 
adverse impacts to protected species (red-cockaded woodpecker and 
frosted flatwood salamander). Formal consultation with the U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service is complete and all practicable mitigation 
measures and best management practices will be implemented to offset 
environmental impacts. The action will not jeopardize the continued 
existence of these species. The Known Distance Range, a Qualification 
Training Range, an Infantry Squad Battle Course, a Fire and Movement 
Range, and a 25 Meter Zero Range were analyzed as part of the proposed 
action in the Environmental Impact Statement, but have been deferred 
due to funding. These five ranges have been included in the ROD because 
they may be funded in the future. Mitigation associated with these 
ranges will be implemented in the event the ranges are constructed. The 
No Action Alternative would not provide enough ranges and support 
facilities needed to adequately accomplish the mission. Alternative C, 
with different range and support facility sitings than Alternative B, 
would result in greater adverse environmental impacts and is not 
preferred operationally.
    The Final EIS and ROD may be accessed at http://www.fortstewart-mmp-eis.com.

    Dated: 25 October 2010.
Hershell E. Wolfe,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health.
[FR Doc. 2010-28036 Filed 11-4-10; 8:45 am]
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