[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 30862] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15371] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Projects and Activities Associated With Future Programs at Yuma Proving Ground AGENCY: Department of the Army, DOD. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with Public Law 91-190, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) being prepared to evaluate environmental implications of future decisions regarding operation of Yuma Proving Ground. The DEIS will focus on impacts of planned future activities at Yuma Proving Ground, development alternatives for the installation Master Plan, development potential of the installation in terms of environmental carrying capacity, and specific concerns regarding risk. Issues to be considered in the proposed action include acceptance of those new programs projected for the installation, modernization or removal of outdated facilities, and improvements to infrastructure, utilities and service necessary to accommodate the new missions and changes in existing test and evaluation missions. All missions on the installation will be considered. The Army will conduct a scoping workshop (exact date, time, and location to be determined) prior to preparing the Environmental Impact Statement. The first step will be to determine the appropriate scope of issues, activities and alternatives to be addressed. Among the anticipated areas to be evaluated are public health risks and public safety, noise, shock and vibration, water quality, air quality, hazardous material management and disposal, biological resources including threatened and endangered species, social and economic effects, and historical and archaeological resources. Agencies having regulatory interest and special expertise will be asked to participate in the scoping process. DATES: Written public comments and suggestions can be submitted by no later than July 18, 1996. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, ATTN: STEYP-ES-C (Junior D. Kerns), Yuma, Arizona 85365-9107. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Junior D. Kerns, (520) 328-2148. Raymond J. Fatz, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) OASA (IL&E). [FR Doc. 96-15371 Filed 6-17-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-M