Attachment G Dugway.pdf

Attachment G Request for Proposals No. DACA27-1-26-102

DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, TOOELE COUNTY, UTAH

Installation Summary:

Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) is the nation's leading test center for Chemical and Biological Defense, conducting efficient testing and support to empower our nation's defenders, inter-agency partners and our allies to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards. DPG provides unparalleled testing, evaluation, training and technical support while maintaining a world-class workforce, facilities and quality of life for its employees and their families. DPG is comprised of 800,000 acres of land located in northwestern Utah in Tooele County.

Available Properties:

Site A, referred to as English Village, is comprised of two contiguous parcels and is identified as Parcel 1 (314 acres) and Parcel 2 (887 acres).

Site B, referred to as the North Boundary, is comprised of 1,127 acres of land and is identified as Parcel 3.

Site C, referred to as West Dugway, is comprised of 1,138 acres of land and is identified as Parcel 4.

Site Identifier Acreage

Site A 1,201

Site B 1,127

Site C 1,138

Total (Sites A, B, and C) 3,466

Map Identifying the Properties:

Land Usage of the Properties:

Site A: Site A is undeveloped and is an intact section of the Great Basin-Intermountain Dry Shrubland & Grassland National Vegetation Classification group. It is not currently utilized for any mission critical operations or training. The use prior to DA acquisition of Site A in the 1940s was grazing. Adjacent land to the south of Site A is the main cantonment for DPG that includes the main gate, housing, clinic, and administrative buildings. The main road (Stark Road) on DPG runs east to west from the main gate Visitor’s Center, which could potentially provide access to Site A, or a new entry point could be built into the perimeter fence to provide private access to Site A without requiring access onto DPG.

Site B: Site B is undeveloped and is an intact section of the Great Basin-Intermountain Dry Shrubland & Grassland National Vegetation Classification group. It is adjacent to the North Wig Cross Country Maneuver Area that is part of the Wig Mountain Training Area. Although not part of the training area, Site B could be impacted by training area traffic and activities. The use prior to DA acquisition of Site B in the 1940s was grazing.

Adjacent land to the north of Site B is part of the Utah Test and Training Range – South (UTTRS) that is controlled by the Air Force and used for Air Force activities. The nearest paved road (Cheriat Road) is 5 miles from Site B and runs north to south from Wig Mountain to Baker Facility in the interior of DPG. The closest major road is Interstate 80 that is 21 miles straight north of Site B and crosses Air Force, Bureau of Land Management, and private properties. Access to Site B would be from DPG’s main gate or from UTTRS’ roads. If accessing Site B through UTTRS, coordination with the Air Force by the selected Offeror would be required.

Site C: Site C is undeveloped and is an intact section of the North American Desert Alkaline-Saline Marsh & Playa National Vegetation Classification group. It is not currently utilized for any mission critical operations or training. The use prior to DA acquisition of Site C in the 1940s was grazing. Adjacent land to the south of Site C is open range for testing and the Air Force Bombing Range Impact Area. The land to the west is Bureau of Land Management and private land. A new access point could be built into the Installation’s perimeter fence to provide private access to Site C without requiring access onto DPG. There is a perimeter road around DPG with no direct access to roads to Wendover, Utah.

Utilities at DPG: The below information is applicable to Sites A, B, and C.

Electricity: Transmission service is provided by Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp). 69kV serves the Installation. Information on interconnection with PacifiCorp can be found at:

https://www.pacificorp.com/transmission/transmission-services.html

Generation interconnection requests to PacifiCorp’s transmission or distribution systems are managed by PacifiCorp’s Generation Interconnection department.

o All interconnection information can be found on PacifiCorp’s OASIS page. Applications and other useful information can be found under the Generation Interconnection and TSR Queues folder.

Natural Gas: The closest natural gas transmission pipeline is ~30 miles away and is operated by Enbridge. Natural gas capacity is unknown.

Propane Gas: Connection to propane gas tank service is provided to the Installation by AmeriGas. The propane gas is supplied via above ground tanks with underground lines running to buildings.

https://www.pacificorp.com/transmission/transmission-services.html

Water: Water risk for the DPG area is ‘Low-Medium (1-2)’ (Source: WRI AQUEDUCT). Water on DPG is collected through wells. There are no known public water systems within 15 miles of DPG.

Wastewater: Wastewater is treated by an on-Installation water treatment system.

Fiber: Lumen Technologies and Cogent Communications own fiber along I-80 (~35 miles away).

Environmental Considerations of the Properties:

Site A:

a. The soil composition of Site A consists of Medburn fine sandy loam, Berent-Hiko Peak complex, Hiko Peak gravelly loam, and Medburn fine sandy loam, saline.

Vegetation consists of Intermountain dry shrubs and grasses. Bedrock depth is unknown.

b. Site A has some areas that are greater than 5% slope. A small north to south linear hill separates Site A into two natural sections. The eastern section is very flat, and the western section is a combination of flat and gradually sloping terrain that may require consideration in any proposed development. Drainage from each section can easily be engineered to drain in any direction that is suitable for the proposed development.

There are no waterbodies in this area. All water would be accessed via water wells.

c. Site A is within an attainment area. Depending on the Project size and associated emissions, the Utah Division of Air Quality may require the selected Offeror to acquire a stand-alone air permit.

d. Site A has been partially evaluated for cultural resources and has been inventoried in its entirety for archaeological resources. There are 19 archaeological sites within Site A, of which 5 have been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and are significant resources (historic properties) that will require consultation with the Utah State Historic Officer (SHPO) and will need to be avoided or mitigated. Of these 5 sites, 4 are prehistoric in age and 1 is the historic Lincoln Highway. A Memorandum of Agreement or Programmatic Agreement with the Utah SHPO will be required for mitigation. There may be Traditional Cultural Places or Sacred Sites within Site A, and consultation with federally recognized tribes will be required to identify these resources. Site A has been surveyed for resources relating to the historic built environment, and none of these resources are present on Site A. Additionally, any related activities that occur outside of Site A, including off the Installation, will be required to undergo the same identification, consultation, and mitigation process.

e. A breeding bird survey/population assessment of Site A will be required prior to any habitat modification to determine if any Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) protected species will be impacted by the Project. If work is done on Site A between January and August, survey and potentially U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) permitting and/or mitigation would be required to avoid Take of MBTA-protected species.

f. Immediately adjacent to Site A is a wildlife water tank, or guzzler. If Site A is developed for a Project, the wildlife water tank will require removal and relocation or a replacement wildlife water tank will need to be sited and developed elsewhere since proximity to the Project will impact the ability of wildlife to use this site.

g. Site A will require a survey for kit fox and dark kangaroo mouse, both of which are state-SGCN (Species of Greatest Conservation Need) listed species. Pinyon jays, a species that is proposed for Endangered Species Act listing, have been documented in this area. Site A would require a survey for the presence of a nesting colony.

h. The area in which Site A is located has a high risk of impacts from wildland fire and a high potential of fire encroaching on to the Installation from adjacent public lands. This risk could potentially be mitigated by installation of and maintenance of fuel breaks along the eastern boundary at the cost and responsibility of the selected Offeror.

i. There are no known chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats or hazards on Site A. However, the Installation had a chemical and biological munitions mission. In the 1940s and 1950s, chemical and biological munitions were test fired at the Installation, but not near Site A.

Site B:

a. The soil composition of Site B consists of Yenrab - Tooele complex, saline; Saltair - Playas complex; and Duneland. Vegetation consists of Intermountain dry shrubs and grasses and vegetated dunes. Bedrock depth is unknown.

b. Site B is relatively flat with some small rolling sand dunes that are less than 5% slope. Drainage can easily be engineered to drain in any direction that is suitable for the proposed development. There are no waterbodies in this area. All water would be accessed via water wells. The depth to potable water is unknown in this area.

c. Site B is within an attainment area. Depending on the Project size and associated emissions, the Utah Division of Air Quality may require the selected Offeror to acquire a stand-alone air permit.

d. Site B has been partially evaluated for cultural resources. Approximately 30% of Site B has been inventoried for archaeological resources. The remaining 800 acres (+/-) are required to be inventoried and are in an area with a high potential for archaeological resources. There are 42 archaeological sites within the previously inventoried section of Site B, of which 7 have been determined eligible for the NRHP and are significant resources (historic properties) that will require consultation with the Utah SHPO and will need to be avoided or mitigated. All 7 of these sites are prehistoric in age. A Memorandum of Agreement or Programmatic Agreement with the Utah SHPO will be required for mitigation. There may be Traditional Cultural Places or Sacred Sites within Site B, and consultation with federally recognized tribes will be required to identify any of these resources. Site B has been surveyed for the historic built environment and none of these resources are present on Site B. Additionally, any related activities that occur outside of Site B, including off the Installation, will be required to undergo the same identification, consultation, and mitigation process.

e. A breeding bird survey/population assessment of Site B will be required prior to any habitat modification to determine if any MBTA protected species will be impacted by development of the Project. If work on Site B is done between January and August, survey and potentially FWS permitting and/or mitigation would be required to avoid Take of MBTA-protected species.

f. Site B will require a survey for kit fox, a state-SGCN listed species. Site B has known burrowing owl nesting locations, an SGCN state-listed species and a Department of War Mission Sensitive Species. Site B is within 5 miles of a known golden eagle nest territory. Work in the area would have to avoid encroachment into the nest territory during the breeding season of January to August.

g. Site B has a high risk of encroachment of wildland fire starting off post on public lands across the fence line and traveling on to the Installation. This risk could potentially be mitigated by installation of and maintenance of fuel breaks along the north boundary at the cost and responsibility of the selected Offeror.

h. There are no known chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats or hazards on Site B. However, the Installation had a chemical and biological munitions mission. In the 1940s and 1950s, chemical and biological munitions were tested at the North Wig Grid that is 3.5 miles to the south of Site B.

Site C:

a. The soil composition of Site C consists of Playas - Saltair complex, Vegetation consists of Greasewood which is part of the North American Desert Alkaline-Saline Marsh & Playa National Vegetation Classification group. Bedrock depth is unknown.

b. Site C is flat with little to no change in elevation. It is considered a playa, and the groundwater level could be very close to the surface, especially during the winter months and during times of high precipitation. Drainage would need to be engineered to achieve adequate drainage away from any buildings and infrastructure. There are no waterbodies in this area, but in times of heavy precipitation, small areas of standing water can form. All water would need to be accessed via water wells.

c. Site C is within an attainment area. Depending on the Project size and associated emissions, the Utah Division of Air Quality may require the selected Offeror to acquire a stand-alone air permit.

d. Site C has been partially evaluated for cultural resources. Approximately 5% of Site C has been inventoried for archaeological resources. The remaining 1,083 acres (+/-) are required to be inventoried and are in an area with a moderate potential for archaeological resources. There is 1 archaeological site within the previously inventoried section of Site C, and it has been determined eligible for the NRHP and is a significant resource (historic property) that will require consultation with the Utah SHPO and will need to be avoided or mitigated. The site is prehistoric in age. A Memorandum of Agreement or Programmatic Agreement with the Utah SHPO will be required for mitigation. There may be Traditional Cultural Places or Sacred Sites on Site C, and consultation with federally recognized tribes will be required to identify any of these resources. The area has not been surveyed for the historic built environment, and it is unknown if any of these resources are present on Site C. Additionally, any related activities that occur outside of Site C, including off the Installation, will be required to undergo the same identification, consultation, and mitigation process.

e. A breeding bird survey/population assessment will be required of the Property prior to any habitat modification to determine if any MBTA protected species will be impacted by development of the Project. If work on the Property is done between January and August, survey and potentially FWS permitting and/or mitigation would be required to avoid Take of MBTA-protected species.

f. The Property will require a survey for kit fox and dark kangaroo mouse, both of which are state-SGCN listed species.

g. There are no known chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats or hazards on Site C. However, the Installation had a chemical and biological munitions mission. In the 1940s and 1950s, chemical and biological munitions were test fired at the Installation, but not near Site C.

Legislative Jurisdiction of DPG:

The majority of DPG is subject to concurrent federal legislative jurisdiction with a small portion comprised of approximately 13,000 acres having exclusive legislative jurisdiction.

Concurrent: Both state and federal laws are applicable in a concurrent legislative jurisdiction area. Both federal and state governments may enforce their respective laws and punish an offender for an offense committed in the area. The state, subject to the exemption of the federal government, retains its right to tax. The regulatory powers of the state may be exercised in the area, but not in such a manner as to interfere with federal functions.

Exclusive: Exclusive legislative jurisdiction exists when the federal government acquires all of the state’s judicial, legislative and administrative authority, and the state concerned has not reserved to itself the right to exercise any of the authority concurrently with the federal government, except the right to serve state civil or criminal process for activities that occurred outside of the area. Since there are no federal general municipal laws, the state law in effect at the time such exclusive jurisdiction is acquired generally governs with respect to civil matters. The criminal laws of the state are generally adopted within areas of exclusive federal jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. § 13 (the Assimilative Crimes Statute). As a result, laws governing both criminal offenses and certain civil matters may be ambiguous or non-existent in some cases. Offerors should therefore familiarize themselves with jurisdictional matters to best determine how to address the enforcement of civil matters on the Property, such as enforcement of contractual obligations, which may be addressed through choice of law provisions.