NEPA_P1555U_POM27_20230714.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST-MARINE CORPS BASE

PSC BOX 20005

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28542-0005

Subj: DECISION MEMORANDUM, CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION; WALLACE

CREEK SERVICE ROAD REALIGNMENT, P1555, (NEPA LE20117)

From: Director, Environmental Management Division To: Director, Installation Development Division

Ref: (a) MCO 5090.2

(b) 32 C.F.R. 775.6(f)

Encl: (1) G/F - IDD REIR of 6 Aug 20

(2) Supporting Documents

(3) Applicable Conditions

1. In response to enclosure (1), this document satisfies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review requirement under reference (a) and qualifies as a categorical exclusion in compliance with reference (b).

2. As outlined in enclosure (1) and (2), the proposed scope of the project is:

The project scope was derived using UFC 2-000-05N (formerly known as NAVFAC P-80 guidance) for category code 851-10, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA) Pamphlet 55- 17, recommendations from SSDDCTEA Intersection Analysis Comparison dated October 2017 and Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by VHB in June 2016.

Project will include the following.

a. Realign Wallace Creek Marine Mart Rd with A Street.

b. Construct a roundabout at new, realigned, 4-way intersection.

c. Demolish Bldg. 41

d. Replace Bldg. 17 parking lot on Bldg. 41 site.

3. Pursuant to paragraph (33) of reference (b), this project qualifies for the following categorical exclusion: " (33) New construction that is similar to or compatible with existing land use (i.e., site and scale of construction are consistent with those of existing adjacent or nearby facilities) and, when completed, the use or operation of which complies with existing regulatory requirements (e.g., a building within a cantonment area with associated discharges and runoff within existing handling capacities). The test for whether this CATEX can be applied should focus on whether the proposed action generally fits within the designated land use of the proposed site.."

This project will not result in any extraordinary circumstances.

20 Jan 2021

MCB Camp Lejeune - MCAS New River

Subj: DECISION MEMORANDUM, CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION; WALLACE

CREEK SERVICE ROAD REALIGNMENT, P1555, (NEPA LE20117)

4. In accordance with NEPA, this decision memorandum documents the proper level of environmental review for this project but may not constitute authority to proceed with implementation of the project. Please carefully review and follow all applicable conditions.

5. If the project changes, coordinate with the NEPA Program Manager at (910-451-4542) to determine if this decision memorandum continues to cover your proposed action.

Accepted r/s J. Baker

Receipt Acknowledged Casey, Jonathan 20 Jan 21

Enclosure 1: REIR

REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW

SECTION I - PROPONENT INFORMATION

Project Title: Wallace Creek Service Road Realignment

Short Plain English Description of Action: Project includes realignment of Wallace Creek Marine Mart Service Road with A-Street at McHugh Blvd, constructs a roundabout, demolishes Bldg. 41 and parking lot serving Bldg. 17. Replaces Bldg. 17 parking on Bldg.

41 site after demo.

Project ID: P1555

Start By Date: 1-Jan-22

End By Date: 2-May-23

Activity Sponsor (Unit/Command): G/F - IDD

Activity Sponsor POC: Jonathan Casey

Phone/Fax: 910-451-9609

Activity Sponsor POC (Alternate):

Phone/Fax:

Base Location: Mainside

Project Required To: Other (explain in Purpose/Need box below)

Action Will Be Performed By: Contract

Project will result in permanent site improvement?: Yes

New or Modified Real Estate License Will Be Issued By Base?: N/A

Descriptive Information

Purpose and Need of Action: Improve traffic operations, reduce congestion, and increase safety at the stop-controlled approaches of the existing Wallace Creek Marine Mart Service Road and A Street at McHugh Boulevard in accordance with UFC 3-201-01 Civil Engineering, SDDCTEA Pamphlet 55-17, AASHTO GDHS, AASHTO RSDG-4, AASHTO VLVLR, and NCDOT standards as applicable. Mitigation is required to address operational issues and overall traffic growth due to impacts associated with significant development aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Realignment of the Service Road and A Street will reduce overall traffic delays and will reduce westbound left-turn queueing to and from McHugh Boulevard.

Enclosure (1)

Scope of Project (Project Narrative): The project scope was derived using UFC 2-000- 05N (formerly known as NAVFAC P-80 guidance) for category code 851-10, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA) Pamphlet 55-17, recommendations from SSDDCTEA Intersection Analysis Comparison dated October 2017 and Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by VHB in June 2016. Project will include the following. a. Realign Wallace Creek Marine Mart Rd with A Street. b. Construct a roundabout at new, realigned, 4-way intersection. c.

Demolish Bldg. 41 d. Replace Bldg. 17 parking lot on Bldg. 41 site.

Identify Other Alternatives Considered: Camp Lejeune, specifically Wallace Creek and Hadnot Point areas, have experienced significant facility and housing development in recent years due to Grow the Force initiative. The Base Entry Road (Wilson Boulevard) was also recently constructed to improve base-wide traffic flow. These conditions have affected overall Base population and traffic patterns. Development included the construction of a Marine Mart at the eastern quadrant of McHugh Boulevard and Birch Street accessed by a Service Road. The Service Road, known as "Wallace Creek Service Road", acts as a "cut-through" between McHugh Boulevard and Birch Street. Drivers use the Service Road as a means to bypass the existing McHugh Boulevard and Birch Street signalized intersection. This situation has created intense traffic congestion, significant delays, and unsafe maneuvers such as executing blind left-turns, particularly at the stop-controlled Service Road approach at McHugh Boulevard. In addition to Grow the Force initiative, Camp Lejeune is now constructing a Naval Dental Center (NDC) and a Wallace Creek Marine Centered Medical Home (MCMH). The NDC is being constructed at the corner of A Street and McHugh Boulevard while the MCMH is being constructed at corner of Wallace Creek Road and Birch Street. A Street is only a few hundred feet east of the Service Road. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was conducted by VHB in 2016 to evaluate existing and future traffic operational issues associated with ongoing development in the study area. The TIA concluded that the stop-controlled westbound Service Road and eastbound A Street approaches are expected to operate at a traffic engineering metric Level of Service (LOS) F with very high delays once construction of the NDC & MCMH are complete. At LOS of F, the volumes exceed roadway capacity and drivers are forced to stop for long periods of time due to traffic congestion. The NDC and MCMH projects do not include any roadway improvements or means of mitigating the increasing operational issues and traffic impacts to the Service Road or A Street at McHugh Boulevard.

Therefore, the TIA determined that realignment of these two intersections, in conjunction with widening of existing roadways to create exclusive turn lanes, would greatly improve overall traffic operations. The new four-legged intersection would operate at LOS C in the AM peak hours and at LOS D in the MID and PM peak hours. In October 2017, the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA) conducted an Intersection Analysis Comparison to determine if a signalized intersection or a roundabout would adequately handle the future projected traffic volumes at the new, realigned intersection. The Intersection Analysis concluded that a dual-lane roundabout would have the least overall intersection delay and best LOS in AM and MID peak hours (best operationally). The model projected an overall LOS B in the AM peak hours and a LOS A in the MID and PM peak hours. SDDCTEA indicated a roundabout would have no electrical costs, no signal maintenance costs, and no vertical obstructions. Furthermore, a roundabout would serve as a traffic calming device, reduce the number of conflict points for vehicles and have the ability to handle changes in traffic volumes (no signal retiming needed).

Information concerning avoidance, specific best management practices,or mitigation necessary to complete the project: Wetlands exist near the eastern side of the Wallace Creek Service Road. Although highly unlikely, roadway realignment may impact wetlands depending on design layout. However, wetland avoidance will be pursued to the maximum extent practicable. The project has included $150k for wetland mitigation.

Preferred and Alternative Sites

Preferred Site Description: This project includes realignment of the Wallace Creek Marine Mart Service Road to create an east approach at the intersection between McHugh Boulevard and A Street. The existing roadway approaches will be widened and the intersection will be converted to a roundabout. Additionally, the existing parking lot serving Building 17 will be demolished to accommodate a new service road alignment.

Building 41 will be demolished to accommodate replacement parking that currently serves Building 17.

RDD or IDD Comments, Site Approval: Pending

Clarify Pending status:: Request for Site Approval submitted for routing on 08/05/2020.

Towers working group coordination (if applicable): Not Applicable

Action Sponsor:

Rank:

Title:

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SECTION II - PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY

a. AIR QUALITY

1. Will your project involve any of the following?: No

(Indicate all that apply, indicate "new" or "modified" as appropriate):

Abrasive Blasting:

Landfill:

Lime Storage:

Open Burning:

Painting:

Paint Booth:

Paint Gun Cleaners:

Paint Strippers:

Refrigerant Storage Recovery, and/or Recycling:

Tanks (ASTs, USTs):

Surface Coating:

Welding:

Woodworking:

Boilers:

Generators:

Engine Test Stands:

Fiberglass Repair:

Bulk Chemical Storage (liquid or solid):

Remediation:

Grinding:

Jet Engine Testing:

Fuel Dispensing:

Parts Oven:

Parts Cleaner:

Fire Training Pit:

Provide proposed construction dates, equipment size, specification, and estimated types.:

2. Will pollution control equipment be involved (e.g.filter or incinerators)?: No

3. Will the project involve the use of disposal of asbestos?: No

4. Will project cause dust problems either temporarily during construction or over the long term?: No

b. LAND QUALITY

1. Number of acres involved? Indicate total project area and total disturbed area.: 5

2. Will the action require use of earthen fill material?: Yes

3. Will vegetation be cleared?: Yes

4. Will the project increase impervious area by 10,000ft squared or more?: No

5. Will wetlands be involved? How many acres? What work will be done in wetlands?': Unknown

c. GROUNDWATER QUALITY

1. Does the project involve use of herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides?: No

2. Does the project involve installation/use of septic tanks, leach beds, or other on-site disposal of sanitary waste?: No

3. Will there be any wells dug or any excavation deeper than 20 feet?: No

4. Will the project generate or use any toxic or hazardous/waste materials?: No

5. Are there any known Installation Restoration Program (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act - CERCLA or Resource Conservation Recovery Act - RCRA) sites or hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (RCRA) facilities within the proposed project area?: No

6. Will there be an increase of solid waste (temporarily or permanently) caused by implementing the project/action?: No

7. Will the project or action be carried out within 100 to 500 feet of a drinking water supply well? If yes, provide distance to nearest drinking water well.: No

8. Does the project require the installation or removal of any petroleum or non-petroleum underground storage tank (UST)?: No

d. SURFACE WATER QUALITY

1. Is the project located on or in a water body or adjacent to or in the 100-year flood plain?: No

2. Will the project involve construction of drainage ditches/underground drains for purposes of lowering water table?: No

3. After construction is complete, will petroleum products including fuel, oil and lubricants be routinely stored or used (temporarily or permanently) at the site? : No

4. Does the project require the installation of any petroleum or non-petroleum above ground storage tank (AST)?: No

e. NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Will trees be removed?: Yes

Amount to be removed:: Less than 1 acre.

2. Will shrubs, or other low-growing vegetation be cut?: Yes

3. Will completion of the project result in a change in land use from what is presently shown in the Base Master Plan? : No

4. Will public access for hunting, boating, fishing, ect., be restricted?: No

5. Are there potential effects on any threatened or endangered species?: No

6. Does the project involve the transfer (purchase, sale, lease, easement or otherwise) of any real estate interest?: No

f. CULTURAL RESOURCES

1. Are there any known archaeological sites in the area of your project/action?: No

2. Are there any known historic buildings or districts affected by the project/action?:

No

3. If known, please contact the Base Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Program Manager for assistance at (910) 451-7230.:

g. UTILITIES AND SERVICES

1. Will utilities be required? : Yes

If yes, please list below.: Potential relocation of gas, water, sewer, power, & telecom.

2. Will modifications to existing utilities be required? : Yes

If yes, please list below.: Potential relocation of gas, water, sewer, power, & telecom.

h. SOCIAL ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS

1. Will the project cause an increase/decrease in on-base or off-base military population? : No

2. Will there be any increased demand on a local or state government to provide services? : No

3. Will there be any changes to traffic flow and patterns on or off base?: Yes

4. Will the project cause noise or safety issues that could potentially impact off-base persons or property either during construction or from the project itself?: No

i. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Are alternative procedures, practices, or technologies available to minimize environmental impact or utility use? : No

2. Are there likely effects on the human environment that:: d. N/A

Explain YES answers here::

Enclosure 2: Site Map

Figure 1: Location Map

Figure 2: Installation Restoration Map

Enclosure (2)

Enclosure 3: Applicable Conditions

AST/UST/IR/MRP (Soil):

1. The project areas are within an Aquifer Land Use Control site associated with Installation Restoration site 88; there is known groundwater contamination. Any construction activities that require digging into the groundwater will require additional safety precautions (such as 40 hour HAZWOPER training) and waste management for groundwater and saturated soils in accordance with the most current Waste Management Plan. In addition, notification to the State and U.S. EPA is required a minimum 60 days prior to start of construction to ensure compliance with existing land use restrictions.

The notification shall be done by the Installation's Environmental Management Division and coordinated via the construction contractor. If contaminants are suspected through odors or visual observation during construction activities, immediately stop work, call 911, and contact EQB for further instructions.

If contaminants are suspected through odors or visual observation during construction activities, immediately stop work, call 911, and contact EQB at 910-451-5878 for further instructions.

2. There are no known monitoring wells in the project areas but if an unmarked well is discovered and inadvertently damaged, immediately contact EQB at 910-451-5878 for further instructions.

3. The project area is in an active Explosive Safety Submission area managed by MARCORSYSCOM for UXO site #3. An ESS Determination request must be completed prio r to groundbreaking to ensure MARCORSYSCOM and the DoD Explosive Safety Board can appr ove the work to be conducted.

3R UXO Safety Awareness Training is recommended for all construction workers (available through EOD, the OICC or EMD) as a precaution given that Camp Lejeune has been an active military base since the 1940s. Should a munitions-related item be found during construction, follow appropriate notifications as detailed in the 3R training. Any munitions related item found during project construction should additionally be reported to EMD within 10 days (K. Hiortdahl, 910-451-5878) to determine if additional evaluation and precautions are necessary (Explosives Safety Submission, UXO Tech Support, etc).

3R Safety Awareness Training is available online at the following link:

http://www.lejeune.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/Environmental-Mgmt/Training-Video/

Contact Info:

IR Program, 910-451-5878/9610 AST/UST Program,910-451-9641

4. The project area for the new parking lot for Building 17 is within a historic range area (practice hand grenade course) and it is recommended (although not regulatorily required) that the area be assessed for possible surface or buried UXO before construction begins. Recommend coordinating with Range Control on appropriate safety

Enclosure (3) requirements for construction.

Water Quality Program/ECB:

1. This project requires the installation/testing of backflow prevention devices on potable water lines in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Coordinate with Public Works Design Branch.

2. This project involves a water and/or wastewater line serving more than one building and will require a water or wastewater extension permit. A wastewater extension permit also requires a wastewater flow acceptance form. Coordinate this request through Utilities Director Public Works Division. Coordinate all other concerns with Water Quality Manager.

3. This project involves a water line for fire protection. Any line used for fire protection requires a water extension permit from NCDEQ.

4. All construction must be at least 200 feet from any existing or proposed drinking water supply wells. Coordinate with Water Quality Manager.

5. If project proposes any discharges of non-contact cooling water, cooling tower blowdown or boiler blowdown, coverage under the NCG500000 general permit is required.

Coordinate with Water Quality Manager.

6. Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act:

Installation or repair of any piping, fittings, fixtures, solder or flux providing water for possible human consumption must be “lead-free” as defined by the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (RLDWA). The RLDWA revised the definition of lead free to a weighted average of 0.25% of the wetted surfaces of plumbing products. A methodology for calculating the weighted average of wetted surfaces can be found at www.epa.gov.

Contact info:

Water Quality Manager, 910-451-9518 Public Works Design Branch, 910-451-2212 Public Works Utilities Director, 910-451-5024

Air Quality:

1. If demolition/renovation occurs, ensure that subject buildings are evaluated for asbestos/asbestos containing materials by a certified professional prior to the demolition/renovation.

2. Ensure that any fugitive dust emissions generated by construction/renovation/demolition are appropriately controlled.

3. If the project includes installation of new activities/equipment which generate air emissions, and have not been evaluated for air permitting, contact AQ program at phone numbers below. Please note that air emission sources are required to be permitted prior to their installation/operation. Examples of such sources include, but are not limited to: boilers, water heaters, generators, fuel storage tanks, painting/coating operations, woodworking, welding, abrasive blasting, engine testing, and parts ovens.

4. If any sources are being replaced or if any new sources are being installed, the specs for the new equipment will need to be sent to the AQ program so that it can be evaluated. The permitting process can take up to 6 months, so please allow ample time when submitting the specs

5. If the project involves any refrigerant handling or manipulation, ensure that appropriate Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) servicing procedures are followed.

6. If the project includes removal of any currently permitted air emission sources, contact AQ program at phone numbers below.

AQ program contacts:

Katherine Proffitt, 910-451-5836 Lillian Malloy, 910-451-9017

ECB (Stormwater):

1. Ensure sediment does not leave a construction site of any size as a result of land-disturbing activities. Coordinate with the Stormwater Manager.

2. As long as no ground disturbing activities take place (clearing and/or grubbing) no sediment/erosion and control permit is required.

3. This project involves the disturbance of over 5,000 square feet. Therefore, requirements under Section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) will be enforced. The policy directs all DoD construction projects and redevelopment projects with footprints greater than 5,000 square feet to implement Low Impact Development (LID) techniques to maintain predevelopment hydrology to the maximum extent technically feasible. Coordinate with the Stormwater Manager or Public Works Design Branch.

4. This project involves the disturbance of 1 or more acres of land and will require a State approved sedimentation/erosion control plan and stormwater permit. For questions regarding stormwater requirements coordinate with the Stormwater Manager. To coordinate the permit application contact Public Works Design Branch.

5. This project involves addition/construction of 10,000 sqft of impervious surface area. It requires State permitting through the NCDEMLR and the design/construction of approved BMPs (Coastal County Rules). Coordinate with the Stormwater Manager.

6. This project falls under an existing state issued stormwater permit which may need to be modified. Coordinate with Public Works Design Branch.

7. If additional new built-upon area (BUA) above and beyond the existing amount is proposed, then at a minimum, a high density BMP is required to treat that runoff from the new BUA. If the existing BUA within that drainage area and its runoff cannot be regraded or rerouted, then the proposed BMP must be designed to accommodate all the runoff within its drainage area. A full stormwater permit application will be required.

Coordinate with the Stormwater Manager or with Public Works Design Branch.

Contact Info:

Stormwater Manager, 910-451-9657 (Stormwater Requirements) Pubic Works Design Branch, 910-451-2212 (Permit Application)

ECB (Demolition):

1. Per MCIEAST- MCB CAMLEJO 5090.62A, if more than 35 cubic feet (one cubic meter), 160 square feet (15 square meters), or 260 linear feet (80 linear meters) of friable ACM (or non-friable ACM that may become friable during handling) is to be removed, a permit issued by the State of North Carolina must be obtained. A demolition permit must be submitted to the Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU), even if no asbestos is present in the building. Applications for ACM removal permits are required to be submitted to and received by the State at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled removal/demolition date. All asbestos-containing waste material generated on the Installation will be disposed in the MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. Contact the Landfill prior to transporting the ACM waste.

2. Per MCIEAST- MCB CAMLEJO 5090.62A, the following documents will be submitted to the Asbestos Program Manager after the removal of ACM: ACM removal permits, final inspection reports, ACM waste manifest, clearance air sampling data, and laboratory analytical results for all clearance air samples collected.

Contact Info:

Asbestos Program, 910-451-7018

Wetlands:

1. There are delineated, jurisdictional wetland features in the vicinity of the project area. All ground disturbing activities must remain outside of the 50-foot wetland buffer.

Stream and wetland SME: Jessi Baker, jessi.baker@usmc.mil

Note 1: In accordance with MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 11013.4, projects that include construction will require site approval from G-F. Please contact Installation Development Division (IDD).

Note 2: The following EMD Sections reviewed the REIR, replied to it and have no concerns: Air Quality, Cultural Resources, RTAM