Public comments invited on Fourth Cliff

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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  The United States Air Force announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, and Finding of No Significant Impact, or FONSI, for the proposed Renovation of Fourth Cliff Recreational Annex located in Scituate, Mass.

Hanscom Air Force Base officials are proposing to demolish two cabins and construct eight Recreational Vehicle sites at Fourth Cliff. 

The cabins are in major disrepair and the new RV sites would better meet the needs of patrons that use Fourth Cliff. The proposed sites would include water, sewer and electrical service, and would be in compliance with all federal, state and local codes.

The Draft EA and FONSI address the site-specific impacts of renovating the Fourth Cliff Recreational Annex operated by Hanscom AFB and the 66th Force Support Squadron, and evaluate the consequences of the proposed action and alternatives on the natural and man-made environments. Any impacts related to the proposed action are anticipated to be minor and the best management practices providing in the draft EA and FONSI would further reduce any impact.

Copies of the Draft EA/FONSI are available for review at the main public library in Scituate and at the Hanscom AFB Environmental Office located in Building 1825. 

For further information concerning the Draft EA and FONSI, contact the Environmental Office at Hanscom AFB at 781-225-2969.
 
Written comments on the Draft EA and FONSI will be received until Oct. 24, 2014 and may be mailed to Chuck Strickland, 66 ABG/CEI, 72 Dow Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 or emailed to Charles.Strickland.4@us.af.mil.