Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Homeland Defense Over-the-Radar at Northwest Region

Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense.

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed acquisition of land for, and construction and operation of Homeland Defense Over-The-Horizon Radar (HLD-OTHR) transmission and receiver sites in the northwest region of the United States. Oregon Military Department (OMD) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are cooperating agencies pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Once constructed, the HLD-OTHR would provide persistent, long-range early detection capabilities of airborne threats approaching North America. This EIS is prepared to meet the requirements of both NEPA and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. The Unique Identification Number for this EIS is EISX-007-57-UAF-1743672205.

A public scoping period of 45 days will take place starting from the date of this NOI publication in the Federal Register . The meetings will be held in the following communities on the following dates:

1. Mountain Home, Idaho—Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MT.

2. McDermitt, Nevada—Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT.

3. Ontario, Oregon—Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MT.

4. Christmas Valley, Oregon—Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT.

5. Burns, Oregon—Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PT.

6. Virtual—Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MT.

Specific locations for public scoping meetings identified in the DATES section are:

1. American Legion Hall Post 101 at 715 S 3rd Street, Mountain Home, ID 83647.

2. McDermitt Community Center adjacent to the McDermitt Library at 135 Oregon Road, McDermitt, Nevada 89421.

3. Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum, 676 SW 5th Ave., Ontario, Oregon 97914. ( printed page 16514)

4. Christmas Valley Community Hall, 87345 Holly Lane, Christmas Valley, Oregon 97641.

5. Burns Chamber of Commerce, Burns, 484 N Broadway Ave., Burns, Oregon 97720.

6. Teams. Visit www.othrnweis.com for the meeting link.

Comments can also be submitted through U.S. mail to Attn. OTHR NW EIS, 3527 S Federal Way, Ste. 103 #1026, Boise, ID 83705.