ANDREWS AFB, Md. –
The United States Air Force District Washington (AFDW), 316th Wing has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Aerial Application of Pesticide for Gypsy Moth Control on Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), Prince George's County, Maryland. The purpose of this proposed action is to reduce the potential defoliation and mortality of oak trees on Andrews AFB by quickly and comprehensively reducing the gypsy moth population from the affected area during the larval stage, soon after hatching. This EA has been prepared to evaluate the Proposed Action and alternatives, including the No Action Alternative. Resources addressed in the EA include noise, land use, air quality, safety, geological resources, water resources, biological resources, cultural resources, socioeconomics and environmental justice, hazardous materials and waste management, and infrastructure. The results, as found in the EA, show that the Proposed Action would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, indicating that a FONSI would be appropriate. An Environmental Impact Statement should not be necessary to implement the Proposed Action.
The 30 day public notification period began on 23 March 2008. Copies of the Draft EA and FONSI are available for review until 30 April 2008, at the Upper Marlboro Branch Library, 14730 Main St., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Please address written comments to Ms. Patricia Gray, 316 CES/CEVP, 3466 North Carolina Ave., Andrews AFB, MD, 20762.