[Federal Register: December 4, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 233)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

 
Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) and Final Programmatic 
Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the Army National Guard Pest 
Management Program

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

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) 
Regulations (40 CFR Part 1500-1508); and Army Regulation 200-2, the 
National Guard Bureau (NGB) gives notice that an Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) is not being prepared for adoption of an Integrated 
Pest Management (IPM) Program.

DATES: The public review period for this FNSI and PEA ends on January 
4, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the FNSI and PEA can be obtained by contacting Ms. 
Pamela Goodman, National Guard Bureau, Office of Public Affairs, 
Environmental Branch, 4501 Ford Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Pamela Goodman at 1-800-252-8959.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A PEA has been prepared to examine the 
potential environmental impacts associated with this determination. The 
EA for this Federal action indicates that the project will not cause 
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, the NGB has determined that the preparation 
and review of an EIS is not needed for this project. Based on the 
findings, the NGB has reached a FNSI with regard to its determination 
on this proposed action.
    The final PEA describes and analyzes the proposed action, 
consisting of three action alternatives, and the no action option. The 
alternatives analyzed were: (1) mechanical, cultural, and biological 
management techniques; (2) chemical management techniques; (3) an 
emphasis on nonchemical techniques with limited chemical management 
techniques with a general reduction of toxic chemical used by 50%; and 
(4) no action. All alternatives could have been implemented in full 
compliance with applicable state and Federal laws and regulations. 
Alternative number 3 was selected for implementation.
    The NGB provided a 30-day public comment period on the draft PEA. 
The draft PEA was also forwarded to the Environmental Protection 
Agency, the

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CEQ, and several other Federal and state agencies, as well as several 
national environmental groups for review and comment. The final PEA was 
refined based upon the comments received. Analysis and response to the 
comments received have also been incorporated into the FNSI. The NGB 
has found the PEA adequate for its decision to adopt the IPM program 
and has issued its FNSI.
    Copies of the FNSI, executive summary of the final PEA, and/or the 
complete PEA will be mailed to individuals who participate in the Draft 
PEA review process. Copies will also be sent to select Federal and 
state agencies. Individuals not currently on the mailing list may 
obtain a copy be request.

    Dated: December 1, 1998.
Raymond J. Fatz,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, (Environment, Safety and 
Occupational Health) OASA (I,L&E).
[FR Doc. 98-32320 Filed 12-3-98; 8:45 am]
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