Draft Environmental Assessment and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact for the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB).
The EA, prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations, and Department of Air Force Instructions implementing NEPA, evaluates potential impacts of the Proposed Action and Alternatives on the environment including the No Action Alternative.
Based on this analysis, the DAF has prepared a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact. The DAF seeks public comments on the draft EA and draft FONSI and will consider all input received before reaching a final decision.
Copies of the draft EA and draft FONSI are available for review and can be downloaded at the following link:
https://www.hanscom.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/379486/civil-engineering.
Civil engineering officials recommend individuals without internet access visit a local library or town hall for assistance in downloading the document. Requests for hard copies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For further information, contact the Hanscom AFB Environmental Office on 781-225-6209.
Written comments will be received through October 28, 2024 and may be either emailed to Jim Maravelias at james.maravelias.1@us.af.mil or mailed to 66 ABG/CEIE; 120 Grenier Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1910.
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