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The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA), DOE/EA-0887, for the proposed thermal stabilization (controlled oxidation) of plutonium, to take place in Building 707, Rocky Flats Plant, Golden, Colorado. The stabilization action would include post-stabilization characterization and on-site movement of stabilized material. Public meetings were held on July 7 and October 6, 1993, to discuss the scope and analyses in the EA. The scope of the EA included evaluation of alternative methods of stabilization, stabilization in other buildings at Rocky Flats, shipping off-site for stabilization, and no action. The public and the State were provided 60 days to comment on the EA, and comments received were responded to as needed in the final EA. Based on the analyses in the EA, DOE has determined that the proposed action would not significantly affect the quality of human environment, within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not required and the Department is issuing this Finding of No Significant Impact.