NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
DRAFT FINDING OF NO PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVE (FONPA)
FOR THE APPLICATION OF A CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CATEX) TO CLEAR TREES
AT DOVER AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), DELAWARE
Dover AFB, Delaware and the United States Air Force are proposing to issue a FONPA based on the finding of a CATEX for clearing trees in approximately 4 acres of land adjacent to the airfield on Dover AFB. The analysis considered potential effects of the Proposed Action on various environmental media. In particular, the analysis predominantly focused on water quality and natural resources. The results, documented in the FONPA, show that the proposed action is necessary to preserve the safety of aircraft operations. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be necessary to implement the Proposed Action.
In accordance with Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 and 32 CFR 989, the Air Force is making this notification to invite the public to comment on the proposed action, which will occur in the 100-year floodplain and wetlands. The public comment period will last for 15 days from the date of this notification.
Copies of the Draft FONPA and the Air Force Form 813 showing the analysis and CATEX determination are available for review at the Dover AFB AMC Museum and on the Dover AFB webpage at www.dover.af.mil. Written comments should be addressed to Public Affairs at (302) 677-3372, 436AW.PA@us.af.mil, or mailed to:
436 AW/PA
201 Eagle Way, Room 100
Dover AFB, DE 19902-7209.