Attachment 4 - AF FM 813 - 21 NOV 23.pdf

11/21/23, 11:28 AM AF FORM 813

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REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Report Control Symbol (RCS):

WT 12384490

INSTRUCTIONS: Section I to be completed by Proponent; Sections II and III to be completed by Environmental Planning Function. Continue on separate sheets as necessary. Reference appropriate item number(s).

SECTION I - PROPONENT INFORMATION

1. TO (Environmental Planning Function)

9 CES/CEAO

2. FROM (Proponent organization and functional address symbol) Air Force - CENMP

2a. TELEPHONE NO.

530-368-0642

3. TITLE OF PROPOSED ACTION

Repair Well Field Cathodic Protection

4. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR ACTION (Identify decision to be made and need date)

1. What do you intend to accomplish and why is the action necessary?

Install cathodic protection (CP) system to wells 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 to protect the wellheads and casings from corrosion and damages. Action is needed because the existing system is past end-of-life and is not properly functioning. According to 49 CFR part 192, "All corrosion protection systems must be operated and maintained to continuously provide corrosion protection to the metal components of that portion of the tank and piping that routinely contain regulated substances and are in contact with the ground." According to UFC 3-570-06 O&M: Cathodic Protection Systems requirements, the existing system is past the design life and requires replacement.

2. What is currently being done to meet the need?

A CP system is currently in place, but has deteriorated past its end-of-life and no long provides utility, therefore no longer adequately meeting the need.

3. Provide any additional details related to the Purpose and Need for Action.

Previously, the CP system for wells 8 and 9 was connected within the overhead electrical distribution system which was removed and replaced with an underground distribution system. Including CP within the underground system was overlooked during design and wasn’t added in the final construction.

Five other wells are connected using underground abandoned concrete water supply pipe as a conduit for the bonding wires. The wires are degraded and have been disconnected in different spots and can no longer protect the well piping and associated components.

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5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES (DOPAA) (Provide sufficient details for evaluation of the total action.)

1. What other alternatives have been considered (to include the no action alternative)?

No action alternative would keep the well piping CP disconnected and unprotected against corrosion which would cause damage to the steel pipes and failure of the water supply system of the base.

2. What alternatives were eliminated from consideration and why?

Providing a single source and bonding through the existing underground concrete pipe was eliminated because it would've required digging within the environmental sensitive areas, an extended time for mitigation, as well as increases in cost for providing bonding wires for longer distances.

3. Please provide a description of the construction action and timing when it will occur.

• Excavate 4-5’ deep and 3-5’ wide area for installation of anode bed and relevant underground connecting wires installation

• Install anode bed (Per requirement, one anode bed will suffice per well head and casing)

• Backfill around the anode bed with the specific soil as technically required

• Install a rectifier to convert AC power to DC connected to the pipes

• Install a breaker and excavate an approx. 4-5’ deep by 2-3’ wide trench to place wires to connect the power into the existing control panel to feed the CP system

• Install a test station for the new CP

Work is anticipated to complete within 45 days.

4. Describe the project location. Attach map(s)/diagram(s) – make sure to include an overview map of where your requested project area is on the installation.

Maps are provided and attached.

5. Describe additional project requirements: 1) Construction and site preparation requirements (include approx. area of ground to be disturbed); 2) Does the project require a laydown yard or storage area? If so, describe the location and groundwork required.

• Approx. 4-5’ deep and 3-5’ wide will be excavated to install the anode beds in the vicinity of each well

• Approx. 4-5’ deep 2-3’ wide trench will be excavated to place wires for power and anode connection

• Laydown area could be provided over the hardened road surfaces available around each well location

6. Describe additional project requirements: 3) Will soil boring/sampling/potholing occur during a design phase? If so, a separate dig permit will be required; 4) Detailed operational activities; 5) Equipment/material lists.

Soil boring/sampling/potholing during a design phase are not required. A dig permit will be provided. Working equipment would include a backhoe, dump truck, personal cars, and electrical working tools and equipment.

7. Provide any additional details related to the Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives.

Map Attachments:

CathodicProtection [Site Maps].pdf

Location Description / Justification:

Well Fields area south of Flightline, Beale Air Force Base, California

6. PROPONENT APPROVAL (Name and Grade) Ahmad Shir DOD - shir.ahmad

6a. SIGNATURE //Ahmad Shir DOD - shir.ahmad i:0e.t|fedvis|shir.ahmad//

6b. DATE 02/08/2023

SECTION II - PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY (Check appropriate box and describe potential environmental effects including cumulative effects.) (+ = positive effect; 0 = no effect; - = adverse effect; U = unknown effect)

+ 0 - U

7. AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE LAND USE/ZONE USE (Noise, accident potential, encroachment, etc.) X

8. AIR QUALITY (Emissions, Attainment status, state implementation plan, etc.) X

9. WATER RESOURCES (Drinking water, wastewater, quality, quantity, source, water features, etc.) X

10. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Asbestos/lead-based paint/radiation/chemical exposure, explosives safety quantity distance, bird/wildlife aircraft hazard, etc.) X

11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE (Use/storage/generation, solid waste, toxic materials, etc.) X

12. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (Wetlands/floodplains, threatened or endangered species, etc.) X

13. CULTURAL RESOURCES (Burial sites, archaeological, historical, etc.) X

14. GEOLOGY AND SOILS (Topography, minerals, geothermal, Installation Restoration Program, seismicity, etc.) X

15. SOCIOECONOMIC (Employment/population projections, school and local fiscal impacts, etc.) X

16. OTHER (Potential impacts not addressed above, such as Host Nation considerations/concerns for non-US locations.) X https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/USAFNEPA/Attachments/1675814311419/CathodicProtection%20[Site%20Maps].pdf about:blank 3/6

SECTION III - ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS DETERMINATION

17. PROPOSED ACTION QUALIFIES FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CATEX) #A2.3.12. ; OR

PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A CATEX; FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS REQUIRED.

18. REMARKS

Categorical exclusion (CATEX) A2.3.12. is applied: "Installing, operating, modifying, and routinely repairing and replacing utility and communications systems, data processing cable, and similar electronic equipment that use existing rights of way, easements, distribution systems, or facilities.” None of the unique circumstances that preclude the assignment of a CATEX are known to be present at this time (32 CFR 989 A.2.2). An AF Form 103 is required 30 calendar days before construction begins. Refer to the attached required EDCs. Note that there are specific requirements for all media areas that must be included in the awarded contract and/or project design.

19. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING FUNCTION CERTIFICATION (Name and Grade) Baker, Blaze GS-14

19a. SIGNATURE //Baker Blaze DOD - blaze.o.baker i:0e.t|fedvis|blaze.o.baker//

19b. DATE 11/20/2023

AF IMT 813, 199990901, V1 THIS FORM CONSOLIDATES AF FORMS 813 AND 814.

PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF BOTH FORMS ARE OBSOLETE.

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Review Comments:

AICUZ/Land Use (02/23/2023 - Williams Anissa DOD - anissa.f.williams)

1. Will the Project produce excessive noise?

No.

2. Are there any sensitive receptors within the increased noise zones?

No.

3. Will the effects of the Project require changes to the surrounding land use outside the installation boundaries?

No.

4. Will the Project increase the potential for encroachment concerns?

No.

5. Will installation airspace, range, military training route airspace, special use airspace or uncontrolled airspace be affected and/or require modification?

No.

Safety and Occupational Health (02/23/2023 - Middleton James DOD - james.a.middleton2) Approved.

Water Resources (02/23/2023 - Avery Joshua DOD - joshua.c.avery)

1. Will a new or modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), or HN equivalent, permit be required?

No

2. Would the Project require permitting to discharge effluents into an existing body of water?

No, but the project will need to comply with the General Conditions of a "non-notifying" Nationwide-3 permit for maintenance. (Permit Summary with General Conditions attached)

3. Would the Project impact any existing body of water, floodplain or jurisdictional wetland?

Potentially. There is potential for impact to WoTUS, but impacts are not likely to be significant.

4. Are there downstream sedimentation or storm water-born pollution issues that may be impacted by implementing the Project?

No

5. Will the Project comply with the installation’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan or require a modification?

Will Comply; No modifications required

6. Does the installation drain to an impaired water body and would the Project have the potential to create excessive runoff, sedimentation, and/or erosion as a result of implementing the Project?

No

7. Would the Project have the potential to adversely affect/require mods or substantial changes to installation or community groundwater, wastewater, storm water or other natural or manmade water systems to accommodate regulated wastewater pollutants?

No

8. Does the installation lack sustainable and adequate potable and process water supplies to support the Project?

No

The proposed action meets requirements.

AFCEC Restoration (02/27/2023 - Rector Darren DOD CIV - darren.w.rector)

1. Would the Project require CERCLA removals or similar actions under RCRA or other authorities?

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No.

2. Will there be any existing permits, new or modified permits, manifests, responsible authorities or agencies, contacts, etc., required as a result of implementing the Project for RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA or UIC regulations?

No.

Hazardous Materials/Waste (03/02/2023 - Maresh Eric DOD CIV - eric.g.maresh)

HAZARDOUS AND UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

The contractor must properly identify, accumulate, ship and dispose all hazardous and universal waste generated. All hazardous and universal waste identification, accumulation, shipping and disposal must abide with Federal, State and Department of Defense regulations as specified by:

• The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (40 CFR 260-282) sets Federal standards for hazardous and universal waste management.

• CA Code of Regulations - Title 22 Social Security; Division 4.5 Environmental Health Standards for the Management of Hazardous Waste.

• Department of Defense rules and policies regarding hazardous and universal waste are summarized in the Beale Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (available at the Beale AFB 9 CES/CEIE Environmental Office or at the following website:

https://beale.eim.acc.af.mil/9rw/plans_programs/plans/9%20RW%20Plans%20Finalized/Forms/AllItems.aspx).

HAZARDOUS AND UNIVERSAL WASTE IDENTIFICATION

Proper identification of hazardous and universal waste is the responsibility of the contractor during all waste generation processes. The contractor is responsible for determining if a waste is hazardous or not hazardous by expediently complying with hazardous waste and universal identification regulations; Federal (40 CFR 261) and California State (CCR Title 22; Division 4.5; Chapter 11). Results from hazardous and non-hazardous waste identifications and determinations (analysis results and characterization documents) shall be shared with 9 CES/CEIE. Profile documents for hazardous and non-hazardous wastes shall be approved by 9 CES/CEIE. Chemical analysis of hazardous wastes must be performed by a California Department of Public Health Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certified laboratory.

Examples of processes which generally produce hazardous and universal wastes may include, but are not limited to: paint removal, media blasting, chemical waste removal, thinner activities, contaminated petroleum activities, demolition, battery removal, lamp removal, electronic waste removal, contaminated equipment/item removal, power transformer removal, treated wood removal and contaminated soil removal.

HAZARDOUS AND UNIVERSAL WASTE ACCUMULATION

Proper accumulation of hazardous and universal waste is the responsibility of the contractor. Accumulations of hazardous and universal waste shall be identified to 9 CES/CEIE within one day of the start of accumulation. Contractors must comply with hazardous and universal waste accumulation regulations; Federal (40 CFR 262, 273, 279) and California State (CCR Title 22; Division 4.5; Chapters 12, 23, 29, 32, 34, 42, 43). Storage (containers, tanks or other storage devices) and labeling of hazardous and universal wastes must be in accordance with 40 CFR 262; subpart C and CCR Title 22; Division 4.5; Chapters 12; Article 3.

At completion of work, the contractor shall not leave hazardous wastes or non-waste chemicals at worksite. All non-waste chemicals shall be retained by the contractor at completion of work.

PCB CONTAMINATED HAZARDOUS WASTES (SUSPECTED OR KNOWN)

• Oil Filled Transformer Disposition - Any waste transformer or electrical equipment (switches, capacitors, etc) which contain insulating liquid shall be tested by the contractor for PCBs prior to disposition. Results of PCB analysis shall be shared with 9 CES/CEIE. Equipment caps, covers, etc. must be properly secured to prevent spills. Leaking transformers and equipment must be immediately contained. 9 CES/CEIE must be notified immediately of leaking transformers or equipment. Sealed transformers or equipment may not need sampling if manufacturer data verifies PCB content (9 CES/CEIE shall concur with manufacturer data prior to disposal).

• Disposal of PCB contaminated ballasts - Ballasts without a “NO PCB” sticker must be assumed to be hazardous waste upon disposal. Manufacturer data may be used to prove non-presence of PCB’s for ballasts. All ballasts shall be separated as to “PCB” and “No PCB.”

ACCUMULATION AND DISPOSAL OF TREATED WOOD WASTE (TWW)

TWW must be identified, accumulated, labeled and stored according to California hazardous waste regulations (CCR Title 22; Division 4.5; Chapter 34). Accumulation locations and accumulation start dates for TWW must immediately be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIE. TWW accumulations must be properly labeled in accordance with California TWW regulations. Disposal of TWW must be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIE. Copies of landfill weight tickets must be sent to 9 CES/CEIE.

TWW must be stored off the exposed ground by placing it on blocks, on concrete surfaces or in containers. Do not store TWW beyond allowed limits (90 days – block and tarp, 180 days – containment pad, 1 year – container and storage building). Cover TWW during inclement weather to prevent rain water from leaching chemicals out of the TWW. Sawdust from cutting TWW must be collected and managed as TWW. Accumulate TWW away from public access. Contact 9 CES/CEIE if planning to reuse the removed TWW. Keep TWW from mixing with other waste. Label all TWW bundle/shipments with the following information.

TREATED WOOD WASTE – Do not burn or scavenge.

TWW Handler Name:________________________ Address:_______________________ Accumulation Date:_____________

HAZARDOUS AND NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE SHIPPING AND DISPOSAL (BEALE AFB)

All hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments from Beale AFB must be coordinated through 9 CES/CEIE. These shipments include hazardous waste manifests, non-hazardous waste manifests and bill of lading waste shipments. The contractor shall submit a waste profile (identification document) to 9 CES/CEIE for all wastes generated, before removal from Beale AFB. At least two working days prior to transporting wastes from Beale AFB, the contractor shall make an appointment to deliver all hazardous waste manifests to 9 CES/CEIE for review. Hazardous and non-hazardous waste to be shipped off site shall be inspected by 9 CES/CEIE before leaving Beale AFB. The contractor shall provide the properly completed shipping document to:

9 CES/CEIE

6425 B Street Beale AFB CA 95903-1708

EPA ID # CA7570024508

9 CES/CEIE shall sign all hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipping documents leaving Beale AFB.

Air Quality (03/03/2023 - Stewart Susan DOD - susan.b.stewart)

1. Will the Project create criteria pollutant and/or hazardous air pollutant emissions during construction and or operations?

Neutral effect. Action would result in no emissions increase or an increase in emissions that is de minimis.

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2. Will implementation of the Project require the issuance of a new or modified air permit?

No. Project will not require the issuance of a new or modified air permit.

3. Has the Project been analyzed in Air Conformity Applicability Model (ACAM)? Attach the ACAM report.

Action meets General Conformity Exemption 40 CFR 93.153(c)(2)(iv) and does not require ACAM.

4. Will the Project include source(s) that may be classified as a New Source or a major modification of an existing source?

No. Project will not include source(s) that may be classified as a New Source or a major modification of an existing source per AFMAN 32-7002

5. Will mitigation, emissions control devices and/or other management practices be required to minimize or eliminate effects to the region’s air quality condition with regard to attainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?

Minimize nuisance dust emissions.

Project shall adhere to 813 & 103 work clearance air quality best management practices

Natural Resources (03/07/2023 - Rose Eli DOD - eli.t.rose) Implementation of this project would not impact caves, faults, geothermic vents, mineral resources or any other geologic features.

Natural Resources (09/13/2023 - Gallentine Tamara DOD - tamara.a.gallentine)

1. Would the Project potentially impact caves, faults, geothermal vents, mineral resources or any other geologic feature? Negative

Cultural Resources (09/13/2023 - Gallentine Tamara DOD - tamara.a.gallentine)

1. Does the Project involve ground disturbance, construction, demolition or other effects that may impact significant historic buildings or structures, or does it create noise, dust, odors, light, or other disturbances to the existing cultural environment? Negative

2. Are the cultural areas of concern subject to potential impacts within the boundaries of the Project? Negative

3. Are there Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) or Programmatic Agreements (PA) in affect within the areas of concern? Negative

4. Will identified historic properties be potentially impacted by the Project? Negative

5. Are there any historic properties (i.e. archaeological sites or buildings/structures/districts eligible for the National Register) that may be impacted by the Project? Negative

The unanticipated discovery measure needs to be included; otherwise no Section 106 is needed.

Biological Resources (11/14/2023 - Rose Eli DOD - eli.t.rose) This project is in the vicinity of sensitive, candidate, or listed species and/or their habitats, but he proposed work is surrounded by paved, gravel, or hardened surfaces.

Implementation and/or maintenance of this project will not impact threatened or endangered species as long as all work remains on or surrounded by paved, gravel, or hardened surfaces. All work shall comply with Beale AFB Environmental Specs.

Legal (11/20/2023 - Tassin Thomas DOD - thomas.m.tassin) The proposed action meets requirements. I have reviewed the AF Form 813, and I find the application and reliance on CATEX A2.3.12 for the proposed action to be legally sufficient given the information provided. The purpose and need for the proposed action is to protect wellheads and casings from corrosion and damages in accordance with 49 CFR part 192, which provides regulations for corrosion prevention of these systems. The existing system is past its design life and is no longer functioning correctly. All documents and comments provided for my review, and which I did review, indicate that none of the circumstances that preclude the assignment of this CATEX (32 CFR 989 A.2.2) are known to be present at this time.

Attachments:

2021-NWP-03.pdf https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/USAFNEPA/Attachments/1675814311419/2021-NWP-03.pdf