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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Environmental Checklist Step 1: REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

This Environmental Checklist (EC) is utilized to determine the environmental constraints and requirements associated with a proposed project or activity, and serves as the environmental impact analysis required for application of a Categorical Exclusions(s) (CATEX) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), or a decision that a higher level of analysis is required via an Environmental Assessment

(EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Instructions: The Project Proponent shall utilize the GRX and review all applicable overlays identifying environmental requirements (cultural resources, wetlands, environmental restoration sites, etc.) to respond to the questions in the EC. The process timeline for ECs varies depending upon the regulatory consultations that may be required and can be addressed by an installations's NEPA program manager.

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1. Activity Requesting: PWD Oceana

2. Activity POC / Phone / email: Scott D. McPeek / 757-433-2122 / scott.d.mcpeek.civ@us.navy.mil

3. Name of Project/Action: Building 362 - Third Deck Reconfiguration

4. Project Number (if any): 1793689

5. Project Installation Location: NAS Oceana, VA

5a. Annex or Special Area (if applicable):

6. Project Type: SPECIAL

7. Project Phase: Design

8. Purpose of this Review? NEPA Determination (required prior to Site Approval, award, and implementation of an action)

9. Description of the Project:

Building 362 is located on the NSWDG north compound. Footprint optimization is required to accommodate user expanded requirements. The objective of this project is to renovate approximately 1400 SF within the 3rd deck of B362. The renovation will include demolition of the offices, demolition of interior walls, enlarging existing offices, new lighting, new Architectural finishes, new telecommunication wiring, Electrical/Mechanical upgrades and Fire Protection/Life Safety.

10. Why is this project needed? The third floor needs to be renovated to meet the mission of the User.

11. Project Design/Construction Process: Design-Build

12. Award/Construction/Action Start Date (MM/YYYY) - Select the earliest 09/2024

13. Is this project related to any other past or future project? If so, please describe.

No

PLANNING QUESTIONS: If any of the answers are yes, or activities associated with impacts are identified, please discuss in the project description, question 9, above.

Square Feet

14. Total Project Area - Include clear zones, laydown areas, utility corridors, and pavement, etc. 1,400

15. Ground Disturbing Activities? (Excavation, grading, demolition, site work, laydown areas, temporary soil stockpiling, utility work, borings, etc.) **Response Required No

16. How will Storm Water be managed in the long-term (post-construction)? Existing outfalls or drainage ditches will be used

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17. How will Sanitary Sewage (wastewater) be managed in the long-term? No Wastewater will be generated

18. How will industrial Wastewater (washwater, blowdown, etc) be managed in the long term? N/A

19. Will there be actions conducted in an area under an Agriculture outlease? No actions will occur in farmland

20. Will there be actions conducted in the water and/or wetlands (maintenance or new dredging, placement of fill, new pilings, pile driving or extraction, etc.)? No actions will occur in the water or wetlands

21. If the project involves dredging, will the dredge spoil require characterization prior to disposal? N/A

22. Is the site within a floodplain that will experience increased flooding over the lifespan of the project/ activity? (See EO 11988 - Is there a need for the design to add 2-3' of freeboard above the base flood elevation or other accommodations to address the potential for flooding over the lifespan of the project?)

No

DESIGN RELATED QUESTIONS: If any of the answers are yes, or activities associated with impacts are identified, please discuss in the project description, question 9, above.

23. Any utility connections to be installed, abandoned, relocated, or replaced? (fuel lines, water, sewer, stormwater, electric, cable) NO

24. Will the project involve vegetation clearing? NO

25. Will trees, greater than 3" in diameter, be removed? NO

26. Will emission-generating equipment be utilized during construction (bulldozer, backhoe, fuel-burning equipment, generators, refrigerant containing equipment, etc.)? NO

27. Will the project remove, install or utilize an oil or petroleum storage container that is equal to or greater than 55 gallons?

(Includes but not limited to: fixed or portable storage tanks, drums, base tanks for emergency generators, cooking oil containers, or hydraulic reservoirs)

NO

28. Will the project remove or install an Oil Water Separator? NO

29. Will the project relocate excavated material at the Installation? **Response Required NO

30. Will the construction/repair/maintenance actions generate hazardous waste by-products (lead paint chips, asbestos, PCBs, solvents, effluent, etc.)? NO

31. Will groundwater be encountered during the project or activity? NO

32. Will the construction/repair actions require de-watering? NO

33. Is the project located in or within 100 feet of surface water or wetlands? If yes, include details on the site map. NO

34. Is the project location within a historic building or sensitive archaeological area? If yes, include details on the site map. NO

35. Will there be actions to impact or modify existing or new waterworks systems (pipes, valves, faucets, storage tanks, backflow preventers, water meters, potable building plumbing or wells)? NO

36. Is the project site a Munitions Response Site - active or historic range? NO

37. Is the project located in an environmental restoration site? NO

OPERATIONAL RELATED QUESTIONS: If any of the answers are yes, or activities associated with impacts are identified, please discuss in the project description, question 9, above.

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38. Will emission-generating equipment be installed (ex. paint booth, emergency generators, boiler/furnace/HW heater, abrasive blast booth, parts washer, woodworking shop)? NO

39. Will there be any new processes or maintenance activities conducted? NO

40. Does the project include asphalt paving? NO

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION

Type here:

Checklist Preparer, phone number and e-mail (if Same as Question #2 - Type "Same")

SAME

Date

Aug 17, 2023

EV NEPA Program Managers Only - Continue to Step 2

Step 2: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS EXPIRATION: This Environmental Checklist (EC) is valid only so long as the action's scope/activity or the relevant environmental regulatory requirements remain unchanged. Action proponents are responsible for ensuring that this EC remains valid before implementation of an action. It is recommended the EC be revalidated by the Installation Environmental Program once a year throughout the planning, design, and implementation of an action.

Name of Project: Building 362 - Third Deck Reconfiguration

Project Number: 1793689

NEPA File Name: If different than project name

PLANNING REQUIREMENTS (Issues That Can Effect the Project's Timeline, Cost or Site Location)

Environmental Aspect Project ImpactsEnvironmental Requirement

Threatened, Endangered Species NO

Impacts to Marine Mammals NO

Impacts to Essential Fish Habitat NO

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

- Vegetation Clearing NO

Wetland Impacts NO

Navigable Water Impacts NO

Floodplain Impacts NO

Agriculture Outlease NO

Tree Mitigation NO

Coastal Zone Mgmt Act NO

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Cultural Resources NO

Possible Air Emission Source NO

Construction Emissions NO

Installation Restoration NO

Petroleum Contamination NO

Polluted Groundwater or Soil NO

NOSSA Requirement NO

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (Issues To Be Addressed In Design Phase)

Cultural Resources NO

StormWater Best Mgmt Practice NO

Erosion & Sediment Control NO

State StormWater Mgmt Permit NO

De-watering, Wastewater Mgmt NO

Beach & Dune Management NO

Spill Preventative Measures NO

Vapor Mitigation Systems NO

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Issues To Be Addressed Prior To Use)

New Industrial Process NO

New Waste Generating Activity NO

CATEX reviews 1-6 months, EAs 12 months, EIS 24 months.

National EV Policy Act (NEPA) CATEX Applicable? YES

Can't award contracts or undertake actions until the NEPA process is complete.

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR EV PROGRAM MANAGER COMMENTS

Please send updated plans for review to the Media Managers at the following stages

Comments/Requirements StageEV Program Manager

Environmental Compliance

Comments:

TANKS/POL: No adverse petroleum tank issues are expected with this proposed work. Please contact the NAS Oceana POL Tank Program Manager at 757-433-3443 if any POL container/tank is utilized at any phase of this project.

SPILLS: Report all spills to the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) immediately at 757-433-9111; and notify EV of any spill that enters the stormwater or sanitary system, as these events require notification to the regulator within 24 hrs of discovery.

POC Tara Fisher, (757) 433-3443, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil

Tanks

Refrigerant related work must be performed by EPA certified technicians, using recycling/recovery equipment that meets EPA standards, and performed per EPA regulations governing Ozone Depleting Substances (40 CFR 82). Report new or replacement AC&R equipment to the FMS and the Environmental Air Manager. Include equipment type, manufacturer, model number, serial number, refrigerant type, tons cooling capacity, and normal pounds refrigerant charge. Include pounds normal charge per circuit if unit consists of multiple independent circuits.

The Installation Asbestos Program Manager (APM) is responsible for providing asbestos NESHAP Air Quality regulatory requirements, for example: structures must be inspected for suspected presence of asbestos containing material (ACM) prior to renovation or demolition, regardless of the age of the building; asbestos notifications are required at least 10 working days prior to demolition, even if there is no asbestos present in the structure.

NASO operations, per Title V permit requirements, shall use, where possible, of water or chemicals for control of dust in the demolition of existing buildings or structures, construction operations, the grading of roads, or the clearing of land; Application of asphalt, water, or suitable chemicals on dirt roads, materials stockpiles, and other surfaces which may create airborne dust.

Control emissions by keeping all paint, solvent, and/or waste containers closed/secured except when adding or removing material or waste. Air drying of paint cans is only allowed when all liquid possible has been removed and less than 1 inch residue remains. Control emissions during spraying operations by using containment such as shrouds or tarps.

POC: Cole Martin, (757)433-3438, cole.e.martin4.civ@us.navy.mil

Air

TANKS/POL: No adverse petroleum tank issues are expected with this proposed work. Please contact the NAS Oceana POL Tank Program Manager at 757-433-3443 if any POL container/tank is utilized at any phase of this project.

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Comments: SPILLS: Report all spills to the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) immediately at 757-433-9111; and notify EV of any spill that enters the stormwater or sanitary system, as these events require notification to the regulator within 24 hrs of discovery.

Petroleum, Oils & Lubricants

(POL)

All construction and demolition debris, and any excavated soil that cannot be used on site as fill, must be characterized in accordance with the Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and/or the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations and managed at an appropriate off site facility. Waste characterization must be coordinated with the Waste Media Manager.

POC: Cole Martin, (757)433-3438, cole.e.martin4.civ@us.navy.mil

Hazardous Waste

SW: The proposed project will have no impact on industrial stormwater discharges from the site (interior renovations). Ensure all appropriate BMPs are implemented before, during and after construction, to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater system (ie. sediment, fuel, fluids from equipment, paint, solvents, construction debris, trash, concrete waste, other). Report all spills to the RDC at (757) 433-9111;

and notify EV immediately of any spill that enters the storm system, as these events require notification to the regulatory authority within 24 hours of discovery.

POC Tara Fisher, (757) 433-3443, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil

WW. As written, no impact to wastewater program. In the event that wastewater is generated as part of this project, please note that Any release of wastewater from the site (ex-powerwashing water) to either the storm drain or sanitary sewer must be coordinated with and approved by the Water Program Manager. Best Managements Practice implementation or collection of the water may be required.

POC: Dawn Friedrichs (757)433-3434

Wastewater/Stormwater

Follow up information indicates no renovations in bathrooms or locations containing potable water. With this information, no impact to drinking water program.

POC: Dawn Friedrichs (757)433-3434

Drinking Water

The proposed project does NOT involve land disturbance; therefore, a construction general permit, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan are NOT required. The project operator(s) must always utilize best management practices to ensure materials (sediment, construction debris, fuel, oil, mechanical fluids, paints, solvents, trash, other) associated with this activity DO NOT have the potential of becoming a pollutant in stormwater runoff.

No discharges to the sanitary sewer system, storm system or surface waters are permitted without prior coordination with and approval from the Water Program Manager. Report all spills to the RDC at (757) 433-9111; and notify EV immediately of any spill that enters the storm system or sanitary sewer system, as these events require notifications to the regulatory authorities within 24 hours of discovery.

If any painting occurs, painting procedures must be followed in accordance with the attached Surface Prep and Painting SOP.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

Environmental Planning & Conservation

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Project as described does not propose to impact wetlands.

For laydown areas and any other outdoor work areas, appropriate erosion and sediment control should be utilized to avoid contamination into adjacent wetlands, waterways, ditches, and other stormwater systems. No equipment nor materials should be utilized nor stored in wetlands or waterways withot proper permits. Note stormwater drains and ditches immediately adjacent and within project work zone connect to waters of the U.S. that are considered linear wetlands and protected under the Clean Water Act. Inappropriate erosion and sediment control that results in a release of material into an upland section of ditch that then runs into wetland/waters of the US is considered fill of wetlands and subject to the issuance of a notice of violation under the CWA.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Michael Wright, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Program Manager, michael.f.wright@navy.mil, 757-433-3461.

Wetlands & Waters of the US

None Applicable. Navy has made a No Effects Determination as no species of concern are present on project site and project does not impact habitat associated with species of concern.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Essential Fish Habitat, Marine Mammals & T & E Species

As written, No anticipated impacts to Forestry, Ag, or recreation programs. Equipment and materials should be cleaned of soil and debris prior to and after coming to the installation. If you encounter wildlife that appears to be sick, injured, nesting, or will not leave the work area, do not disturb. POC Douglas H Lynde Shultz 757-635-5436

Forestry/Ag.

Several protected species occur on the installation or within the influence of the installation actions (e.g., air space, etc.). Particular species of concern include several bat, reptile, insect and bird species.

Navy has made a No Effects Determination (Project Code:

2024-0081154). Attached is the USFWS Consultation Official Species List and Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) Consistency Determination. Ensure a copy of these documents are maintained on site and ensure personnel are aware of the listed species of concern and the procedures to follow (described below) if protected species are observed on the project site.

If any protected species are observed on the project site stop work on the site where the animal is located and contact the below POC immediately for further guidance. Particular species of concern anticipated potentially occurring on the project site are bats and birds (for birds, it is only if they have active nests/nest w eggs or hatchlings, on site).

Navy determination was made based on the following assumptions:

project does not impact habitat associated with species of concern;

project noise is not anticipated to exceed that of the existing ambient noise on the installation; project is impacting existing built environment; project does not propose to impact bridges or culverts;

project does not propose the use of pesticides; project does not propose to conduct the work after dark; project does not propose to install exterior lighting; and project does not propose to install exterior windows/glass walls.

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If project SOW changes are made that change any of the above assumption, contact the below POC to obtain additional requirements and updated consultations.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Terrestrial Threatened & Endangered Species

Due to proximity to aircraft air space and helicopter landing sites, avoid creating Bird/Animal Aircraft Hazard (BASH) issues:

Ensure facility, equipment and housing does not have unsecured holes that lead to the inside from the outside. Holes/ventilation should be secured with mesh or other appropriate material to exclude wildlife from entry. For planning purposes, some species of bats can enter through holes as small as 6mm.

Any storage structures or laydown area materials should be housed in a way to minimize its attraction to wildlife that could pose a Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) on the installation. Areas of Mounded materials (soils, pipes, etc.) are very inviting to nesting, perching and/or feeding birds and to rodents which also attract larger animals to the area (prey/predator relationship). Storage areas that capture water may create mosquito breeding areas that attract wildlife to the site for feeding (take measures to avoid mosquito breeding). Areas of disturbed or seeded soil may also attract wildlife. Slit/hydro-seeding of seed or planting of plugs is preferred to minimize seed loss and attraction of wildlife into airspace.

Species of plants selected for landscaping or revegetation activities should be evaluated to select species that will minimize attracting wildlife that pose an elevated BASH threat to the airfield.

All outdoor trash receptacles (particularly those where food based trash is disposed) on site must be secured (lids/doors closed) at all times to avoid the attraction of wildlife to the site.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Doug Lynde Shultz, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Specialist, douglas.lyndeshultz1@navy.mil, 757-635-5436.

BASH

USFWS identified several breeding birds of conservation concern likely to occur on the project site.

It is illegal to possess, harm or take a migratory bird without regulatory permit authorizations (inclusive of animal, active nest, eggs, and/or parts there of). Nesting birds could be present on the project site and associated laydown area. Do not harm or remove active nests. Contact the below POC for further guidance and action if an active nest (nest with eggs or hatchlings present) is present on the project site.

Ensure to survey the work site for any birds and active bird nests (eggs or hatchlings inside). If active nests are found maintain a 25ft buffer around the nest and avoid working within that buffer until the birds have fledged the nest.

As of Mar 2024, there are no active eagle nests within 660ft of the project site. Eagles are known to nest in the area. The next survey is planned for late-Feb to mid-Mar 2025.

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Eagles begin nesting in the late fall/early winter timeframe, check back with the below POC annually for updates regarding eagle nest locations and associated requirements if a nest is confirmed within 660ft of the project area.

If an eagle nest were to be located within 660ft of this project site, consultations/permits/mitigation/monitoring may be warranted and outdoor work limited as specified in the associated permit.

Osprey nests may occur on site. Osprey are protected, do not mess with nests. Recommend that if a nest is present on site (e.g., on light, power pole, tower, etc.) a minimum 8ft buffer from the edge of the nest be established on the ground to establish a worker safety buffer from potential falling nest debris and bird excrement.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

BAGEPA/MBTA

Equipment should be clean prior to arriving on base to avoid introduction of new or spread of existing non-native invasive species to the base/location. After working at this site, equipment should also be cleaned prior to working in any other location/site on or off base.

Reference materials: <https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/ techguides/tg31.pdf>; <https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/take-action>; <https://www.fs.usda.gov/t-d/pubs/pdf/05511203.pdf>;

<https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g2000/envdocs/ EquipmentInspectionandCleaningManual2021.pdf>; etc.

Due to the known presence of non-native invasive species & noxious weeds in the area, on base soil/sludge/organic material removed from any projects on base should be disposed of appropriately off base.

Materials on base should not be relocated anywhere on base beyond its originating location.

Soil/hay/sand/plants/mulch/etc. brought on base for this project should be certified clean (contaminate and noxious weed free). At this time USDA has noxious weed certification processes associated with hay, mulch, plants, and some sizes of gravel.

If project damages Navy property that requires revegetation, utilize native vegetation and ensure the source materials a certified noxious weed free. See landscaping comments for more information.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Doug Lynde Shultz, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Specialist, Invasive Species

15-35%If equipment maneuvering at project site, laydown area, or associated transit result in damage to vegetation/soil (e.g., rutting), the damage to vegetation/landscaping will require grading and replanting to bring back to "original" conditions. If project damages Navy property that requires revegetation, utilize native vegetation and ensure the source materials a certified noxious weed free.

ONLY Native Species should be utilized. The installation is located within the Coastal Plains (C) of VA and as such species native to this zone should be utilized for vegetation/landscaping activities on base.

The installation's Official Source for native status is through a combined use of <http://vaplantatlas.org/> and the book "Flora of Virginia," 2013.

The installation also utilizes the Equipment should be clean prior to

Revised 2/19/2020 Page 10 of 12Environmental Checklist arriving on base to avoid introduction of new or spread of existing non-native invasive species to the base/location. After working at this site, equipment should also be cleaned prior to working in any other location/site on or off base. Reference materials: <https:// www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/techguides/tg31.pdf>; <https:// www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/take-action>; <https://www.fs.usda.gov/ t-d/pubs/pdf/05511203.pdf>; <https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g2000/ envdocs/EquipmentInspectionandCleaningManual2021.pdf>; etc.

Due to the known presence of non-native invasive species & noxious weeds in the area, on base soil/sludge/organic material removed from any projects on base should be disposed of appropriately off base.

Materials on base should not be relocated anywhere on base beyond its originating location.

Soil/hay/sand/plants/mulch/etc. brought on base for this project should be certified clean (contaminate and noxious weed free). At this time USDA has noxious weed certification processes associated with hay, mulch, plants, and some sizes of gravel.

Utilizing seed is not recommended for re-vegetating the site due to BASH concerns associated with attracting wildlife to the seed.

Whenever possible utilize live plants to repair vegetation. If seed must be utilized, to reduce BASH concerns utilize slit seeding techniques to get the seed into the ground (do not leave seed visible on the ground surface). Also, avoid seed coverings which may entangle wildlife (e.g., net like materials). Seed coverings must be USDA certified noxious weed free.

Previously approved grasses for landscaping on the Installation included: Virginia Wildrye (Elymus virginicus); Purpletop/redtop (Tridens flavus); Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus); Axonopus furcatus (Big Carpetgrass); Setaria parviflora (Knotroot Foxtail, Knotroot Bristlegrass);

Danthonia spicata (Poverty Oatgrass); and Piptochaetium avenaceum (Eastern Needlegrass/Blackseed Speargrass). NOTE: the only recognized native fescues to the local area are: Festuca paradoxa, Festuca rubra, and Festuca subverticillata.

Any vegetation planting lists should be submitted to the installation Natural Resources Manager for final approvals. (CAUTION: EXISTING PLANTS FOUND ON BASE, PLANTS IDENTIFIED in the INSTALLATION APPERANCE PLAN, or PLANTS IDENTIFIED in the LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT PLAN may NOT be Native Species. Select Only Native Species.)

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Landscaping

Comments: Not Applicable Chesapeake Bay Preservation

Act

As written, No anticipated impacts to Forestry, Ag, or recreation programs. Equipment and materials should be cleaned of soil and debris prior to and after coming to the installation. If you encounter wildlife that appears to be sick, injured, nesting, or will not leave the work area, do not disturb. POC Douglas H Lynde Shultz 757-635-5436

Hunting and Fishing

Comments: Not ApplicableDunes

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Installation Command Duty Officer (CDO) and they will contact Installation Natural Resources staff to address the wildlife concern (animals only, not plants).

Feeding, harboring, harassment, collecting, killing, and/or releasing of animals/wildlife (this also includes feral animals) and plants on the installation is prohibited without obtaining authorized permits.

Precautions should be taken to prevent negative impacts from coming in contact with wildlife.

This base is known to have poisonous plants (i.e., poison ivy), venomous snakes (i.e., copperhead and cottonmouth), bees/wasps/hornets, ticks, mosquitoes, rabid animals, etc.

POCs for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Michael Wright, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Program Manager, michael.f.wright@navy.mil, 757-433-3461; and Doug Lynde Shultz, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Specialist, Additional Natural Resources

The proposed project as presented for Installation EV review is located solely on the installation/Federal property and does not propose to impact Natural Resources off of the installation, as such the Natural Resources Department has determined that their program areas of responsibility do not trigger the need for a Coastal Consistency Determination (CCD) given the project description and location provided for this EC. In the event that this project is modified outside of the boundary submitted with this EC, the activity will need to submit an updated EC for review prior to implementing the proposed changes that reflects the complete modification proposal.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Tara Fisher, PWD Oceana Coastal Zone Management Act Program Manager, tara.fisher@navy.mil, 757-433-3443.

CZMA

Comments: As written, no impact to CR. Cultural Resources

Environmental Restoration

Comments: No ground disturbing activities, IR has no comment. Environmental Restoration

Other

Comments:Other

For the subject Environmental Checklist and any applicable Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) to remain valid, all Environmental Media/Program Manager comments documented in this Checklist must be followed and incorporated into activities, project designs/specifications, and contract awards. A documented NEPA decision [i.e., signed Record of Categorical Exclusion (RCE), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), or Record of Decision (ROD)] must be completed prior to undertaking any action or award of any contract. Failure to follow these requirements subjects the installation to unnecessary risk for environmental violations, repeat or additional regulatory consultations/permits, and schedule and cost overruns.

NEPA

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STEP 3: NEPA PROGRAM MANAGER RECOMMENDATION

Based on information found in Steps 1 and 2 of this document, I find that the project or activity does not meet any of the extraordinary circumstances found in the Navy’s NEPA Implementing Regulation, 32 CFR 775, and that the proposed action/project meets the criteria for application of:

Reset

CATEX: 35

CATEX:

Based on information found in Steps 1 and 2 of this document, I find that the project or activity meets one or more extraordinary circumstances found in the Navy’s NEPA Implementing Regulation, 32 CFR 775and will have potentially significant environmental impacts, preventing the application of a CATEX. At a minimum, an Environmental Assessment is necessary unless impacts will clearly be significant, in which case an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be required. My recommendation for higher level NEPA analysis will be forwarded up my installation chain-of-command, and will be shared with the COMNAVREG MIDLANT Environmental Planning Office and Counsel.

04/30/2024

Signature

STEP 4: COMMANDING OFFICER OR DELEGATED PUBLIC WORKS

OFFICER DETERMINATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CATEX)

APPLICABILITY AND RECORD OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (RCE)

I have previously reviewed the 27 August 2012 CNRMA Guidance for Implementing Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act and the information within the attached Environmental Checklist supporting the use of this RCE. I find that the CATEX(s) identified below are applicable for the proposed project or activity and that even the presence of one or more of the extraordinary circumstances found in the Navy’s NEPA Implementing Regulation, 32 CFR 775, would not result in environmentally significant impacts that would preclude the use of the identified CATEX(s). I acknowledge that, should the scope or applicable environmental laws or regulations that would affect the subject project or activity change, this RCE will no longer be valid and that a new Environmental Checklist shall be submitted for compliance with NEPA.

I will ensure that this signed RCE will be retained locally for six years and that a copy will be forwarded to the installation NEPA Program Manager, COMNAVREG MIDLANT Environmental Planning Office, and NRMA office of General Counsel.

CATEX 35:

Acquisition, installation, modernization, repair, or operation of utility (including, but not limited to, water, sewer, and electrical) and communication systems (including, but not limited to, data processing cable and similar electronic equipment) that use existing rights of way, easements, distribution systems, and facilities;

05/06/2024

Signature

STEP 5: Additional Comments/Revalidation (if required) Comments or Revalidation:

Signature Date

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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Environmental Checklist

Step 1: REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

This Environmental Checklist (EC) is utilized to determine the environmental constraints and requirements associated with a proposed project or activity, and serves as the environmental impact analysis required for application of a Categorical Exclusions(s) (CATEX) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), or a decision that a higher level of analysis is required via an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Instructions: The Project Proponent shall utilize the GRX and review all applicable overlays identifying environmental requirements (cultural resources, wetlands, environmental restoration sites, etc.) to respond to the questions in the EC. The process timeline for ECs varies depending upon the regulatory consultations that may be required and can be addressed by an installations's NEPA program manager.

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

PLANNING QUESTIONS: If any of the answers are yes, or activities associated with impacts are identified, please discuss in the project description, question 9, above.

14. Total Project Area - Include clear zones, laydown areas, utility corridors, and pavement, etc.

15a. What is the maximum depth of proposed excavation (if any)?

15b. Size of Disturbed Ground (land) Area.

15c. Percent of Project Area - that is currently Impervious (asphalt, bldgs, etc.)

15d. Percent of Project Area - that will be Impervious once project completed

15e. Percent of Project Area - that will be disturbed (excavated, graded, etc)

DESIGN RELATED QUESTIONS: If any of the answers are yes, or activities associated with impacts are identified, please discuss in the project description, question 9, above.

OPERATIONAL RELATED QUESTIONS: If any of the answers are yes, or activities associated with impacts are identified, please discuss in the project description, question 9, above.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND INFORMATION

Step 2: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

EXPIRATION: This Environmental Checklist (EC) is valid only so long as the action's scope/activity or the relevant environmental regulatory requirements remain unchanged. Action proponents are responsible for ensuring that this EC remains valid before implementation of an action. It is recommended the EC be revalidated by the Installation Environmental Program once a year throughout the planning, design, and implementation of an action.

PLANNING REQUIREMENTS (Issues That Can Effect the Project's Timeline, Cost or Site Location)

Environmental Aspect

Project Impacts

Environmental Requirement

Process may take 6 months.

Consultations with Regulators required.

Process may take up to 18 months.

Consultations required.

Process may take up to 2 months.

Consultations required.

Project may be delayed by time of year restrictions or until after eggs have hatched and all birds have departed.

Survey or project delays may be required to prevent the taking of migratory birds or their eggs. Vegetation clearing must either be completed outside of local time-of-year restriction windows or a survey must be conducted no more than 5 days prior to the scheduled commencement of the action to confirm the presence/absence of active nests.

May take 7 months - after NEPA.

Permits and possibly mitigation required.

Takes 2-7 months - after NEPA.

Permits required.

Project must comply with EO 11988.

May require mitigation measures, increased freeboard, etc.

Process may take 1 to 3 months.

Consultations with NAVFAC Real Estate required.

This may add cost to the project.

Compensation for tree loss or mitigation is required.

Process takes 90 days.

Coastal Consistent Determination (CCD) or Negative Determination is required.

Process may take 1 to 6 months for no effect/no adverse effect; 12-18 months for adverse effect.

Consultations with SHPO and other appropriate consulting parties required.

Process can take 3-6+ months.

Permit may be required.

RONA process may take 2 weeks.

If the installation is located outside of an attainment area, the proposed action is subject to the Clean Air Act General Conformity Rule and the preparation of a Record of Non-Applicability (RONA) is required.

Process may take 4 months and add significant cost to design and construction.

Land-use controls exist or Coordination w/ EPA required.

This may add cost to the project.

Follow guidance in NAVFAC POL SOP. (MMs to provide a new reference)

This may add cost to the project.

Proper handling and disposal methods required.

May take 6 months and add cost.

Consultation and work plan approval required.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (Issues To Be Addressed In Design Phase)

Incorporated into the design.

Required for projects with identified cultural resources issues.

Incorporated into the design.

Required for projects that will disturb >/= 1 acre of land.

Incorporated into the design.

Required for projects that will disturb >/= 10,000 sq. ft.

Obtain before construction.

Required for projects that will disturb >/= 1 acre of land.

Incorporated into the design.

Protective measures required for managing excess waters.

Incorporated into the design.

Protective measures required for impact beaches & dunes.

Incorporated into the design.

Secondary containment required for tanks >/= 55-gal.

Incorporated into the design.

Certain areas are subject to Environmental Restoration Program Land Use Controls.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Issues To Be Addressed Prior To Use)

Required before operation.

Environmental Department Site Inspection required.

Required before operation.

Environmental Department Site Inspection required.

CATEX reviews 1-6 months, EAs 12 months, EIS 24 months.

Can't award contracts or undertake actions until the NEPA process is complete.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR EV PROGRAM MANAGER COMMENTS

Please send updated plans for review to the Media Managers at the following stages

Comments/Requirements

Stage

EV Program Manager

Environmental Compliance

Tanks

Air

Petroleum, Oils & Lubricants (POL)

Hazardous Waste

Wastewater/Stormwater

Drinking Water

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

Environmental Planning & Conservation

Wetlands & Waters of the US

Essential Fish Habitat, Marine Mammals & T & E Species

Forestry/Ag.

Terrestrial Threatened & Endangered Species

BASH

BAGEPA/MBTA

Invasive Species

Landscaping

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act

Hunting and Fishing

Dunes

Additional Natural Resources

CZMA

Cultural Resources

Environmental Restoration

Environmental Restoration

Other

Other

NEPA

STEP 3: NEPA PROGRAM MANAGER RECOMMENDATION

STEP 4: COMMANDING OFFICER OR DELEGATED PUBLIC WORKS OFFICER DETERMINATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CATEX) APPLICABILITY AND RECORD OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (RCE)

I have previously reviewed the 27 August 2012 CNRMA Guidance for Implementing Categorical Exclusions Under the National Environmental Policy Act and the information within the attached Environmental Checklist supporting the use of this RCE. I find that the CATEX(s) identified below are applicable for the proposed project or activity and that even the presence of one or more of the extraordinary circumstances found in the Navy’s NEPA Implementing Regulation, 32 CFR 775, would not result in environmentally significant impacts that would preclude the use of the identified CATEX(s). I acknowledge that, should the scope or applicable environmental laws or regulations that would affect the subject project or activity change, this RCE will no longer be valid and that a new Environmental Checklist shall be submitted for compliance with NEPA. I will ensure that this signed RCE will be retained locally for six years and that a copy will be forwarded to the installation NEPA Program Manager, COMNAVREG MIDLANT Environmental Planning Office, and NRMA office of General Counsel.

STEP 5: Additional Comments/Revalidation (if required)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Activity_Requesting: PWD Oceana

Activity_POC: Scott D. McPeek / 757-433-2122 / scott.d.mcpeek.civ@us.navy.mil

Project_Name: Building 362 - Third Deck Reconfiguration

Project_Name: Building 362 - Third Deck Reconfiguration

Project_Number: 1793689

Project_Number: 1793689

Installation_location: NAS Oceana, VA

Installation_location_annex:

Project_type: SPECIAL

Project_phase: Design

Review_purpose: NEPA Determination (required prior to Site Approval, award, and implementation of an action)

Desc_Project: Building 362 is located on the NSWDG north compound. Footprint optimization is required to accommodate user expanded requirements. The objective of this project is to renovate approximately 1400 SF within the 3rd deck of B362. The renovation will include demolition of the offices, demolition of interior walls, enlarging existing offices, new lighting, new Architectural finishes, new telecommunication wiring, Electrical/Mechanical upgrades and Fire Protection/Life Safety.

Project_Need: The third floor needs to be renovated to meet the mission of the User.

Project_Design: Design-Build

Award_Date: 09/2024

Related_Project: No

Project_Area: Square Feet sizenumber: 1,400 sizenumber: 19 sizenumber: 15,000

Ground_Disturbing: No

DropDownList3: Inches

DropDownList3: Square Feet

DecimalField3: 100

DecimalField2: 100

DecimalField1: 50

SW_Managed: Existing outfalls or drainage ditches will be used

WW_Managed: No Wastewater will be generated

Industrial_WW_Managed: N/A

Agriculture_outlease: No actions will occur in farmland

Water_Actions: No actions will occur in the water or wetlands

Dredging_Disposal: N/A

Floodplain: No

Utility_Connect: NO

Veg_Clearing: NO

Tree_diameter: NO

Equip_const: NO

Storage_Tank: NO

OWS: NO

Relocate_material: NO

DecimalField4:

TextField1:

HW_products: NO

GW_encounter: NO

DeWatering: NO

Wetlands: NO

Historic_Area: NO

Waterworks: NO

Munition_Site: NO

EV_Restoration_Site: NO

Emiss_Eq_install: NO

New_process: NO

Asphalt_paving: NO

Add_Comments:

Checklist_preparer: SAME

Date_Complete: 2023-08-17

EV_Only: 1

NEPA_File_Name: If different than project name

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: NO

EVAspect: YES

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Percent: 15-35%

Comments: TANKS/POL: No adverse petroleum tank issues are expected with this proposed work. Please contact the NAS Oceana POL Tank Program Manager at 757-433-3443 if any POL container/tank is utilized at any phase of this project.

SPILLS: Report all spills to the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) immediately at 757-433-9111; and notify EV of any spill that enters the stormwater or sanitary system, as these events require notification to the regulator within 24 hrs of discovery.

POC Tara Fisher, (757) 433-3443, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil

Comments: Refrigerant related work must be performed by EPA certified technicians, using recycling/recovery equipment that meets EPA standards, and performed per EPA regulations governing Ozone Depleting Substances (40 CFR 82). Report new or replacement AC&R equipment to the FMS and the Environmental Air Manager. Include equipment type, manufacturer, model number, serial number, refrigerant type, tons cooling capacity, and normal pounds refrigerant charge. Include pounds normal charge per circuit if unit consists of multiple independent circuits.

The Installation Asbestos Program Manager (APM) is responsible for providing asbestos NESHAP Air Quality regulatory requirements, for example: structures must be inspected for suspected presence of asbestos containing material (ACM) prior to renovation or demolition, regardless of the age of the building; asbestos notifications are required at least 10 working days prior to demolition, even if there is no asbestos present in the structure.

NASO operations, per Title V permit requirements, shall use, where possible, of water or chemicals for control of dust in the demolition of existing buildings or structures, construction operations, the grading of roads, or the clearing of land; Application of asphalt, water, or suitable chemicals on dirt roads, materials stockpiles, and other surfaces which may create airborne dust.

Control emissions by keeping all paint, solvent, and/or waste containers closed/secured except when adding or removing material or waste. Air drying of paint cans is only allowed when all liquid possible has been removed and less than 1 inch residue remains. Control emissions during spraying operations by using containment such as shrouds or tarps.

POC: Cole Martin, (757)433-3438, cole.e.martin4.civ@us.navy.mil

Comments: TANKS/POL: No adverse petroleum tank issues are expected with this proposed work. Please contact the NAS Oceana POL Tank Program Manager at 757-433-3443 if any POL container/tank is utilized at any phase of this project.

SPILLS: Report all spills to the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) immediately at 757-433-9111; and notify EV of any spill that enters the stormwater or sanitary system, as these events require notification to the regulator within 24 hrs of discovery.

POC Tara Fisher, (757) 433-3443, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil

Comments: All construction and demolition debris, and any excavated soil that cannot be used on site as fill, must be characterized in accordance with the Virginia Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and/or the Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations and managed at an appropriate off site facility. Waste characterization must be coordinated with the Waste Media Manager.

POC: Cole Martin, (757)433-3438, cole.e.martin4.civ@us.navy.mil

Comments: SW: The proposed project will have no impact on industrial stormwater discharges from the site (interior renovations). Ensure all appropriate BMPs are implemented before, during and after construction, to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater system (ie. sediment, fuel, fluids from equipment, paint, solvents, construction debris, trash, concrete waste, other). Report all spills to the RDC at (757) 433-9111; and notify EV immediately of any spill that enters the storm system, as these events require notification to the regulatory authority within 24 hours of discovery.

POC Tara Fisher, (757) 433-3443, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil

WW. As written, no impact to wastewater program. In the event that wastewater is generated as part of this project, please note that Any release of wastewater from the site (ex-powerwashing water) to either the storm drain or sanitary sewer must be coordinated with and approved by the Water Program Manager. Best Managements Practice implementation or collection of the water may be required.

POC: Dawn Friedrichs (757)433-3434

Comments: Follow up information indicates no renovations in bathrooms or locations containing potable water. With this information, no impact to drinking water program.

POC: Dawn Friedrichs (757)433-3434

Comments: The proposed project does NOT involve land disturbance; therefore, a construction general permit, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan are NOT required. The project operator(s) must always utilize best management practices to ensure materials (sediment, construction debris, fuel, oil, mechanical fluids, paints, solvents, trash, other) associated with this activity DO NOT have the potential of becoming a pollutant in stormwater runoff.

No discharges to the sanitary sewer system, storm system or surface waters are permitted without prior coordination with and approval from the Water Program Manager. Report all spills to the RDC at (757) 433-9111; and notify EV immediately of any spill that enters the storm system or sanitary sewer system, as these events require notifications to the regulatory authorities within 24 hours of discovery.

If any painting occurs, painting procedures must be followed in accordance with the attached Surface Prep and Painting SOP.

POC Tara Fisher, (757) 433-3443, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil

Comments: Project as described does not propose to impact wetlands.

For laydown areas and any other outdoor work areas, appropriate erosion and sediment control should be utilized to avoid contamination into adjacent wetlands, waterways, ditches, and other stormwater systems. No equipment nor materials should be utilized nor stored in wetlands or waterways withot proper permits. Note stormwater drains and ditches immediately adjacent and within project work zone connect to waters of the U.S. that are considered linear wetlands and protected under the Clean Water Act. Inappropriate erosion and sediment control that results in a release of material into an upland section of ditch that then runs into wetland/waters of the US is considered fill of wetlands and subject to the issuance of a notice of violation under the CWA.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements: Michael Wright, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Program Manager, michael.f.wright@navy.mil, 757-433-3461.

Comments: None Applicable. Navy has made a No Effects Determination as no species of concern are present on project site and project does not impact habitat associated with species of concern.

POC for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements: Michael Wright, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Program Manager, michael.f.wright@navy.mil,…