Notice2023-12203
Scoping Comment Period Extension for the Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam
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Published
June 9, 2023
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The MDA is extending the scoping comment period for the notice of intent entitled "Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam," published in the Federal Register on May 5, 2023. The MDA is extending the scoping period to August 11, 2023, in response to Typhoon Mawar-related damage and recovery efforts on Guam. In addition, the MDA will reschedule the in-person open house scoping meetings on Guam to the summer of 2023.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 111 (Friday, June 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 37870]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12203]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Scoping Comment Period Extension for the Notice of Intent To
Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for an Enhanced Integrated
Air and Missile Defense System on Guam
AGENCY: Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of intent; extension of comment period.
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SUMMARY: The MDA is extending the scoping comment period for the notice
of intent entitled ``Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental
Impact Statement for an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense
System on Guam,'' published in the Federal Register on May 5, 2023. The
MDA is extending the scoping period to August 11, 2023, in response to
Typhoon Mawar-related damage and recovery efforts on Guam. In addition,
the MDA will reschedule the in-person open house scoping meetings on
Guam to the summer of 2023.
DATES: The scoping comment period for the notice of intent published in
the Federal Register on May 5, 2023 (88 FR 29104) is extended. Comments
must be postmarked or received on or before August 11, 2023, to ensure
consideration in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#056c6b636a45404c444841283964256d77606338" http: EIS.com">EIS.com</a>">info@EIAMD-<a href="http://EIS.com">EIS.com</a></a>; via the website comment submission form on www.EIAMD-<a href="http://EIS.com">EIS.com</a>;
or by United States (U.S.) Postal Service to: ManTech International
Corporation, Attention: EIAMD EIS Project Support, PMB 403, 1270 N
Marine Corps Drive, Suite 101, Tamuning, Guam 96913-4331. Written
comments will also be accepted at the public scoping meetings. All
comments, including names and addresses, will be included in the
administrative record, but personal information will be kept
confidential unless release is required by law.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Wright, MDA Public Affairs,
at 571-231-8212 or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b488d594dcc6d1d289" http: mda.info">mda.info</a>@mda.mil"><a href="http://mda.info">mda.info</a>@mda.mil</a>. Additional information
on the Proposed Action can be found at the MDA website: <a href="https://www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html">https://www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 5, 2023, the MDA published notice of
intent entitled ``Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement for an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on
Guam'' (88 FR 29104). The EIS will evaluate the potential environmental
impacts from the proposed deployment and operation of missile defense
radars, sensors, missile interceptors, missile launchers, and command
and control systems; construction and operation of associated support
facilities and infrastructure; and management of associated airspace on
Guam (hereafter called ``Proposed Action''). The MDA invited comments
on the scope of the EIS including identification of potential
alternatives, information, and analyses relevant to the Proposed
Action, and the Proposed Action's potential to affect historic
properties pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966. The original scoping comment period was
scheduled to close on June 27, 2023, with three in-person open house
scoping meetings planned on Guam in June 2023.
With this notice, the MDA is extending the scoping comment period
to August 11, 2023, in response to Typhoon Mawar-related damage and
recovery efforts on Guam.
In addition, the MDA will reschedule the in-person open house
scoping meetings on Guam to the summer of 2023. Notification for the
meeting locations, dates, and times will be published and announced in
local news media to encourage public participation. Access to meeting
information can also be found on the MDA website at <a href="https://www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html">https://www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html</a>.
Dated: June 2, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-12203 Filed 6-8-23; 8:45 am]
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