[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 203 (Friday, October 20, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 54217-54218] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-26043] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on the Disposal and Reuse of Jefferson Proving Ground, Madison, IN AGENCY: Department of Defense, United States Army. ACTION: Notice of availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The proposed action evaluated by this FEIS is the disposal of Jefferson Proving Ground (JPG). This action will result in the disposal of 55,264 acres of excess property at JPG in accordance with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1988, Public Law 100-526. The FEIS addresses the environmental and socioeconomic effects of the disposal and subsequent reuse of the 55,264 acres. Three alternative methods of disposal are analyzed: Encumbered Disposal, Unencumbered Disposal and Retention of the Property in a Caretaker Status (i.e., the No Action Alternative). The Encumbered Disposal Alternative addresses natural or man-made encumbrances to the future reuse. The Unencumbered Disposal Alternative evaluates the potential to remove [[Page 54218]] encumbrances, thereby allowing the property to be disposed with fewer or no Army-imposed restrictions on future use. The impacts of reuse are evaluated in terms of low, medium and high land use intensities. No significant environmental or human health effects are anticipated for any of the three disposal alternatives. Medium and high intensity reuse of certain study areas would have long-term significant impacts on various environmental resources. Hazardous waste remediation in the contonment area will have a beneficial effect on soils, surface water, and groundwater. Mitigation measures that future owners could take include exercise of discretion in land use planning and infrastructure development. Adherence to deed restrictions and enforcement of zoning, subdivision regulation, and building permits could help maintain visual resources inherent at the JPG site. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final Environmental Impact Statement can be obtained by writing or calling Mr. James Davidson, at the U.S. Army Materiel Command, ATTN: AMCSO, 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22333-0001, (703) 274-5510. Dated: October 13, 1995. Raymond J. Fatz, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health), OASA, (I,L&E). [FR Doc. 95-26043 Filed 10-19-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-M