EC - Dam Neck - 1708283 - B448 Exterior Envelope Repairs - FY22_IEPD.pdf

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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 FEAD - Design Branch

2. Activity POC / Phone / email: Callum Gordon / 757-433-2630 / callum.gordon@navy.mil

3. Name of Project/Action: Dam Neck 448 - Exterior Envelope Repair

4. Project Number (if any): 1675396

5. Project Installation Location: NAS Oceana, VA

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

6. Project Type: MINOR

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:

The project will replace the existing EIFS facade covering with a new elastomeric coating direct to the existing masonry walls. Remediation of existing lead containing paint on the exterior CMU walls of the high-bay area prior to new coating application is also included.

10. Why is this project needed? The building experiences ongoing water infiltration and damage at numerous facade elements.

11. Project Design/Construction Process: Design-Bid-Build

12. Award/Construction/Action Start Date (MM/YYYY) - Select the earliest 01/2022

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

N/A

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. 15,000

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

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

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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? No

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.)? YES

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.)? YES

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. YES

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 9, 2021

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: Dam Neck 448 - Exterior Envelope Repair

Project Number: 1675396

NEPA File Name: EC - Dam Neck - 1708283 - B448 Exterior Envelope Repairs - FY22

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:

POC: Philip Croghan, PWD Oceana Tank Program Manager, philip.e.croghan.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3438, for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

No comments.

Tanks

Comments:

POC: Andrea Arredondo, PWD Oceana Air Program Manager, andrea.s.arredondo.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3434, for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

Painting:

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.

Paint Removal:

Control dust, abrasive agents, paint chips, and other debris during abrasive blasting or similar operations that could emit dust/debris.

Containment could include application of water and use of shrouding/ containment. Consideration should be given to other environmental program requirements such as Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements when making decisions in regard to BMPs.

Air

Comments: See Tanks.

Petroleum, Oils & Lubricants

(POL)

Comments:

POC: Richard Simpson PWD Oceana RCRA Program Manager, richard.e.simpson3.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3435, for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

Contact Installation Environmental Office for paint debris/chips determination and disposal method/requirements. Send any lead test results to the Installation Environmental Office (433-3435). A Toxicity Characterization Leachate Procedure (TCLP) analysis by a Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (VELAP) certified laboratory, may be needed to determine if paint is hazardous for heavy metals. All HW must be properly stored and managed in an accumulation area approved by the installation environmental office.

HW must be disposed of at an authorized, permitted facility. All wastes must be characterized and manifests signed by a representative from NAVFAC MIDLANT Environmental Services (757-341-0471) before any waste is transported off site.

Manage Waste paint and paint debris (i.e. rollers, brushes, rags) from oil-based paint as hazardous waste (HW). Waste paint debris from water based (latex) paint can be managed as non-hazardous waste and can be disposed as a regular solid waste after it is dry and bagged. Oil-based paint cans with 1" or less of dry paint can be bagged and disposed in as solid waste. Paint cans with >1" must be properly disposed.

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Management and disposal of waste paint, brushes, rags, and rollers must be determined by the NAS Oceana Hazardous Waste Media Manager.

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. Please see the attached soil SOP for additional guidance.

Hazardous Waste

Comments:

POC: POC Tara Fisher, Water Program Manager, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil, (757) 433-3443 for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

The proposed use of elastomeric masonry coating will have no direct impact on industrial stormwater or wastewater discharges post-construction. Please ensure all appropriate BMPs are implemented during the application of this product, including but not limited to tarps/covers and drain blockers, to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater or sanitary sewer systems.

All surface preparation/paint activities shall be conducted in accordance with the attached SOP.

Wastewater/Stormwater

Comments:

POC: Andrea Arredondo, PWD Oceana Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Program Manager, andrea.s.arredondo.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3434, for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

This project does not appear to have any drinking water impacts as proposed.

Drinking Water

Comments:

POC: Phil Croghan, PWD Oceana MS4 Program Manager, hilip.e.croghan.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3438 for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

No comments. No ground disturbance proposed for this project.

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

Environmental Planning & Conservation

15-35%

Comments:

Project as described is not anticipated to impact wetlands; however, it is located within 100ft of surface waters and 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 without 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.

POCs for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements:

Philip Croghan, PWD Oceana Wetlands Permitting Manager, philip.croghan@navy.mil, 757-433-3438; and Michael Wright, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Program Manager, michael.f.wright@navy.mil, 757-433-3461.

Wetlands & Waters of the US

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Comments: N/A Essential Fish Habitat, Marine

Mammals & T & E Species

15-35%

Comments:

Heavy equipment and materials should not be stored within the drip-line of trees.

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.

Forestry/Ag.

15-35%

Comments:

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.

A conditional no effects determination has been made for this project.

Project does not propose to remove trees 3 inches or greater in diameter, nor install external/outdoor lighting. If project changes are made that impact lighting or trees 3 inches or greater on base, contact the below POC, for further guidance before implementing changes.

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.

Terrestrial Threatened & Endangered Species

15-35%

Comments:

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

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). 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.

Repairs should be made in such a way that do not create new perching or nesting areas for birds within the hangars. Whenever possible, flush mount equipment to the roof.

Access to the inside of the facility through vents or other holes in the exterior of the building should be secured to avoid the entry of animals into the building. Keep in mind some species of bats can enter through holes as small as 6mm.

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:

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

BASH

15-35%

Comments:

Nesting birds could be present on the project site. Do not harm or remove active nests. Contact the below POC for further guidance and action if actives nest (nest with eggs or hatchlings present) are present on the project site.

As of May 2021, no eagle nests were present within 660 ft of the project site. As eagles begin nesting in the late fall/early winter timeframe, check back with the below POC annually for updates regarding eagle nest locations.

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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.

BAGEPA/MBTA

15-35%

Comments:

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.

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.

Invasive Species

15-35%

Comments:

If equipment manuevering 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.

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 thru a combined use of <http://vaplantatlas.org/> and the book "Flora of Virginia," 2013. The installation also utilizes the USDA website, <http://plants.usda.gov/java/ >, to determine wildlife value and potential Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) concern levels.

Utilizing seed is not recommended for re-vegetating the site due to BASH concerns 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).

Avoid using seed covering which may become foreign object debris (FOD) concerns on the airfield. Also, avoid seed coverings which may entangle wildlife (e.g., net like materials).

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.)

Contact the below POC for a list of previously approved native plants.

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.

Landscaping

Comments: N/A Chesapeake Bay Preservation

Act

Comments: N/AHunting and Fishing

Comments: N/ADunes

15-35%Do not approach wildlife, do not try to touch or relocate wildlife, DO NOT KILL wildlife. For on base wildlife emergency issues, contact the Installation Command Duty Officer (CDO) and they will contact Installation Natural Resources staff to address the wildlife concern (animals only, not plants).

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Comments:

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, fire ants, etc.

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.

Additional Natural Resources

15-35%

Comments:

The proposed project 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:

POC: Tara Fisher, PWD Oceana Cultural Resources Program Manager, tara.fisher@navy.mil, 757-433-3443 for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

DN Bldg 448 is >50 years old; however, this building was part of an Architectural Survey of resources constructed between 1942-1960 and was "determined not eligible" (DNE) for historic listing as part of that survey. inFADS report attached, showing DNE status. There will be no ground disturbance/excavation associated with these exterior repairs;

therefore, no adverse impacts expected to archaeological resources.

Cultural Resources

Environmental Restoration

Comments:

POC: Melissa Cushing, EV3, Remedial Program Manager (RPM), mailto:

melissa.cushing@navy.mil 757.341.0483, applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

This project does not include ground disturbance, so I have no comment.

Environmental Restoration

Other

Comments:Other

Comments:

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. 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:

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CATEX: 8

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.

Date

10/22/2021

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 8:

Routine repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, vessels, aircraft, ranges, and equipment associated with existing operations and activities (e.g., localized pest management activities, minor erosion control measures, painting, and refitting);

Date

REC not required for CATEX 8

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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

CATEX 8:

No comments.

Comments: POC: Andrea Arredondo, PWD Oceana Air Program Manager, andrea.s.arredondo.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3434, for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

Painting:

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.

Paint Removal:

Control dust, abrasive agents, paint chips, and other debris during abrasive blasting or similar operations that could emit dust/debris. Containment could include application of water and use of shrouding/containment. Consideration should be given to other environmental program requirements such as Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements when making decisions in regard to BMPs.

Contact Installation Environmental Office for paint debris/chips determination and disposal method/requirements. Send any lead test results to the Installation Environmental Office (433-3435). A Toxicity Characterization Leachate Procedure (TCLP) analysis by a Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (VELAP) certified laboratory, may be needed to determine if paint is hazardous for heavy metals. All HW must be properly stored and managed in an accumulation area approved by the installation environmental office. HW must be disposed of at an authorized, permitted facility. All wastes must be characterized and manifests signed by a representative from NAVFAC MIDLANT Environmental Services (757-341-0471) before any waste is transported off site.

Manage Waste paint and paint debris (i.e. rollers, brushes, rags) from oil-based paint as hazardous waste (HW). Waste paint debris from water based (latex) paint can be managed as non-hazardous waste and can be disposed as a regular solid waste after it is dry and bagged. Oil-based paint cans with 1" or less of dry paint can be bagged and disposed in as solid waste. Paint cans with >1" must be properly disposed. Management and disposal of waste paint, brushes, rags, and rollers must be determined by the NAS Oceana Hazardous Waste Media Manager.

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. Please see the attached soil SOP for additional guidance.

Comments: POC: POC Tara Fisher, Water Program Manager, tara.g.fisher2.civ@us.navy.mil, (757) 433-3443 for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

The proposed use of elastomeric masonry coating will have no direct impact on industrial stormwater or wastewater discharges post-construction. Please ensure all appropriate BMPs are implemented during the application of this product, including but not limited to tarps/covers and drain blockers, to prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater or sanitary sewer systems.

All surface preparation/paint activities shall be conducted in accordance with the attached SOP.

Comments: POC: Andrea Arredondo, PWD Oceana Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Program Manager, andrea.s.arredondo.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3434, for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

This project does not appear to have any drinking water impacts as proposed.

Comments: POC: Phil Croghan, PWD Oceana MS4 Program Manager, hilip.e.croghan.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-433-3438 for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

No comments. No ground disturbance proposed for this project.

Comments: Project as described is not anticipated to impact wetlands; however, it is located within 100ft of surface waters and 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 without 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.

POCs for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements: Philip Croghan, PWD Oceana Wetlands Permitting Manager, philip.croghan@navy.mil, 757-433-3438; and Michael Wright, PWD Oceana Natural Resources (NR) Program Manager, michael.f.wright@navy.mil, 757-433-3461.

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: 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.

A conditional no effects determination has been made for this project. Project does not propose to remove trees 3 inches or greater in diameter, nor install external/outdoor lighting. If project changes are made that impact lighting or trees 3 inches or greater on base, contact the below POC, for further guidance before implementing changes.

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

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). 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.

Repairs should be made in such a way that do not create new perching or nesting areas for birds within the hangars. Whenever possible, flush mount equipment to the roof.

Access to the inside of the facility through vents or other holes in the exterior of the building should be secured to avoid the entry of animals into the building. Keep in mind some species of bats can enter through holes as small as 6mm.

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

Comments: Nesting birds could be present on the project site. Do not harm or remove active nests. Contact the below POC for further guidance and action if actives nest (nest with eggs or hatchlings present) are present on the project site.

As of May 2021, no eagle nests were present within 660 ft of the project site. As eagles begin nesting in the late fall/early winter timeframe, check back with the below POC annually for updates regarding eagle nest locations.

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: 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.

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: If equipment manuevering 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.

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 thru a combined use of <http://vaplantatlas.org/> and the book "Flora of Virginia," 2013. The installation also utilizes the USDA website, <http://plants.usda.gov/java/>, to determine wildlife value and potential Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) concern levels.

Utilizing seed is not recommended for re-vegetating the site due to BASH concerns 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). Avoid using seed covering which may become foreign object debris (FOD) concerns on the airfield. Also, avoid seed coverings which may entangle wildlife (e.g., net like materials).

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.)

Contact the below POC for a list of previously approved native plants.

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.

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, fire ants, etc.

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: The proposed project 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.

Comments: POC: Tara Fisher, PWD Oceana Cultural Resources Program Manager, tara.fisher@navy.mil, 757-433-3443 for applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

DN Bldg 448 is >50 years old; however, this building was part of an Architectural Survey of resources constructed between 1942-1960 and was "determined not eligible" (DNE) for historic listing as part of that survey. inFADS report attached, showing DNE status. There will be no ground disturbance/excavation associated with these exterior repairs; therefore, no adverse impacts expected to archaeological resources.

Comments: POC: Melissa Cushing, EV3, Remedial Program Manager (RPM), mailto: melissa.cushing@navy.mil 757.341.0483, applicable BMP’s and regulatory compliance requirements.

This project does not include ground disturbance, so I have no comment.