DTFAAC15R01685_Attachment1_AppA.pdf

Screening Information Request DTFAAC‐15‐R‐01685 Attachment 1 Appendix A

APPENDIX A

STANDARDIZED CBP ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND ACQUISITION

U.S. BORDER PATROL, RVSS, SECTOR, STATE

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction Purpose and Need Proposed Action and Alternatives Considered

Alternative 1: No Action Alternative Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative 3: Other Alternative Considered Alternatives Considered but Eliminated from Further Consideration

Affected Environment and Consequences Summary of Mitigation Actions Findings and Conclusions

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.2 Project Location

1.3 Purpose and Need

1.4 Public Involvement

1.5 Framework for Analysis

2.0 PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES

2.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

2.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

2.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives

2.4 Alternatives Considered but Eliminated from Further Consideration

3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT AND CONSEQUENCES

3.1 Preliminary Impact Scoping

3.2 Land Use

3.2.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.2.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.2.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.3 Geology and Soils.

3.3.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.3.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.3.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.4 Vegetation

3.4.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.4.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.4.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.5 Wildlife and Aquatic Resources

3.5.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.5.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.5.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.6 Threatened and Endangered Species

3.6.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.6.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.6.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.7 Hydrology and Groundwater

3.7.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.7.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.7.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.8 Surface Waters and Waters of the U.S.

3.8.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.8.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.8.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.9 Floodplains

3.9.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.9.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.9.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.10 Air Quality

3.10.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.10.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.10.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.11 Noise

3.11.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.11.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.11.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.12 Cultural Resources

3.12.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.12.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.12.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.13 Utilities and Infrastructure

3.13.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.13.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.13.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.14 Roadways/Traffic

3.14.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.14.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.14.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.15 Aesthetic and Visual Resources

3.15.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.15.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.15.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.16 Hazardous Materials

3.16.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.16.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.16.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.17 Socioeconomic

3.17.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.17.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.17.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.18 Environmental Justice and Protection of Children

3.18.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.18.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.18.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.19 Human Health and Safety

3.19.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.19.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.19.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

3.20 Sustainability and Greening

3.20.1 Alternative 1: No Action Alternative

3.20.2 Alternative 2: Proposed Action Alternative

3.20.3 Alternative 3: Other Alternatives Considered

4.0 Cumulative Impacts

4.1 Land Use

4.2 Geology and Soils

4.3 Vegetation

4.4 Wildlife and Aquatic Resources

4.6 Threatened and Endangered Species

4.7 Hydrology and Groundwater

4.8 Surface Waters and Waters of the U.S.

4.9 Floodplains

4.10 Air Quality

4.11 Noise

4.12 Cultural Resources

4.13 Utilities and Infrastructure

4.14 Roadways/Traffic

4.15 Aesthetics and Visual

4.16 Hazardous Materials.

4.17 Socioeconomic

4.18 Environmental Justice and Protection of Children

4.19 Human Health and Safety

4.20 Sustainability and Greening

4.21 Summary

5.0 Mitigation Measures

6.0 References

7.0 Acronyms and Abbreviations

8.0 List of Preparers

Appendix A: Correspondence (Agency Coordination and Public Involvement) Appendix B: Mitigation Action Plan Appendix C‐X: Additional Technical Studies or References