Environmental Assessment for Construction of an Armed Forces Reserve Center Complex and Implementation of BRAC 05 Realignment Actions in Niagara Falls, New York

On September 8, 2005, the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC Commission) recommended that certain realignment actions occur in Niagara Falls, New York. These recommendations were approved by the President on September 23, 2005, and forwarded to Congress. The Congress did not alter any of the BRAC Commission s recommendations, and on November 9, 2005, the recommendations became law. The BRAC Commission s recommendations must now be implemented as provided for in the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-51 0), as amended. To implement the BRAC Commission s recommendations, the U.S. Army proposes to provide the necessary facilities to support the changes in force structure and the consolidation of reserve units. This Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzes and documents environmental effects associated with the U.S . Army s proposed actions at Niagara Falls, NY. None of the predicted effects of the Proposed Action would result in significant impacts to the quality of the human or biological environment at Niagara Falls ARS. Moreover, mitigation would not be necessary to offset impacts. Therefore, preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not required and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)1 will be published in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.