SS Attachment 2 NEPA HHCC Quarters.pdf

Indian Health Service

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION Page 1 of 9

Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Note: A “Yes” or “No” response is required for every question. Answer each item completely with adequate supporting information to justify your response.

Depending upon the context and intensity, any consideration listed below can result in an Environmental Assessment.

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

1. Will the proposed action result in a known violation or continuance of a violation of applicable (Federal, Tribal, State or local) laws or requirements for protection of environment or public health and safety?

No Per site visit, review of construction plans and specification, and meeting with Hopi Health Care Center Facility Manager (06/07/22) by Derrick Buck, P.E., IHS Project Engineer. This project will not result in a violation of applicable (Federal, Tribal, State, or local) laws or requirements for protection of environmental or public health safety. This project will construct staff quarters for the Hopi Health Care Center.

2. Will the proposed action result in a conflict with existing or proposed Federal, Tribal, state, and local land use plans?

No This project will not result in a conflict with existing or proposed Federal, Tribal, state, and local land use plans. The new staff quarters will be constructed at a site designated by the Hopi Tribe and service unit. The Hopi Tribe is aware of this work and supports the construction of additional quarters to support the health center and its staffing needs.

3. Is there a controversy with respect to environmental effects of the proposed action based on reasonable and substantial issues?

No There will be no controversy with respect to environmental effects of the proposed action based on reasonable and substantial issues. Construction will occur at the site of the former quarters.

4. Is the proposed action significantly greater in scope than normal for the area or does it have significant unusual characteristics?

No The proposed action is not significantly greater in scope than normal for the area nor does it have significant unusual characteristics. This is a very typical construction project that has been completed at other Phoenix Area Service Units.

5. Does the proposed action establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future actions with potentially significant environmental effects?

No The proposed action does not establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future actions with potentially significant environmental effects. This project will construct staff quarters for the Hopi Health Care Center.

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

6. Does the proposed action have significant adverse direct or indirect effects on park land, other public lands, or areas of recognized scenic or recreational value? (For example, consider how your activity will affect the view?)

No The proposed action does not have significant adverse direct or indirect effects on park land, other public lands, or areas of recognized scenic or recreational value. The new staff quarters will be constructed at the site assigned by the service unit.

7. Does the proposed action include construction of a new municipal solid waste landfill at a new solid waste disposal site?

No No new municipal solid waste landfill will be constructed as part of this project.

8. Will the proposed action create a need for additional capacity at solid waste disposal facilities?

No The proposed action will not create a need for additional capacity at solid waste disposal facility. The existing landfill has capacity for the additional units.

9. Does the proposed action include construction of a new wastewater treatment facility that will discharge treated sewage effluent to the waters of the U.S.?

No No new wastewater facility will be constructed as part of this project.

10. Will the proposed action create a need for additional capacity at wastewater treatment facilities?

No The proposed action will not create a need for additional capacity at wastewater treatment facilities.

The capacity of the existing lagoon system can accommodate the quarters.

11. Will the proposed action create a need for additional capacity in the drinking water supply?

No The proposed action will not create a need for additional capacity in the drinking water supply. The water drinking supply is sufficient for this project.

12. Are there other considerations about the proposed action that could adversely affect the environment and/or public health and safety?

No The new staff quarters will provide residence for Hopi Health Care Center transient staff.

13. Will the proposed action create a need for additional capacity in health care facilities and for health care services?

No The new staff quarters will provide residence for Hopi Health Care Center transient staff, and thereby supplement current health care services.

14. Will the proposed action create a need for additional energy supply or generation?

No The housing units will have minimal energy requirements. APS is active in the additional transformers being added.

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

15. Will the proposed action create a need for additional capacity in educational facilities?

No The new staff quarters will provide residence for Hopi Health Care Center transient staff, so it is unlikely that any children would be enrolling in local educational facilities.

16. Will the proposed action create a need for additional capacity in transportation systems?

No This project will have no effect on the existing transportation as the new staff quarters will provide residence for Hopi Health Care Center transient staff.

17. Historic Preservation:

a. Does the proposed action involve the purchase, construction, alteration, renovation, or lease of real property or portion of real property that is more than50 years old?

No The existing Hospital was built less than 50 years ago.

b. Will the proposed action adversely affect properties listed, or eligible for listing, on the National Register of Historic Places?

[Buildings, archaeological sites, National Historic Landmarks; objects of significance to a Tribe including graves, funerary objects, and traditional cultural properties. For assistance, consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) or the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

(THPO)])

No The housing units will be constructed next to an archeological site that has been identified by the Tribe. The construction will be a minimum of 50’ from the boundaries of the site. The Contractor will stop work and be responsible for notifying the CO, COR, PM, and THPO if anything is unearthed.

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

18. Endangered Species Act: Is the proposed action likely to adversely affect a plant or animal species listed on the Federal or applicable state list of endangered or threatened species or a specific critical habitat of an endangered or threatened species? (Consult with Fish & Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries Service. Discovering an endangered or threatened species in the project area will stop the project, and the Endangered Species Act has significant fines and penalties for violations.)

No This work is on land already disturbed years prior. The following is a list of plants and animals listed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service as endangered, threatened (*), and in recovery (**), in Navajo County.

-Amphibians Chiricahua Leopard frog* -Birds California Condor Bald eagle** American peregrine falcon** Yellow-billed cuckoo* Mexican spotted owl*

-Fish Apache trout* Gila trout* Little Colorado spinedace* -Flowering Plants Navajo sedge* Peebles Navajo cactus Welsh’s milkweed* -Mammals Mexican wolf New Mexico meadow jumping mouse -Reptiles Northern Mexican gartersnake* Narrow-headed gartersnake* There is no evidence that this project will have a negative impact on these species of plants and animals.

www.fws.gov

19. Will the proposed action require major sedimentation and erosion control measures? (Consider earth disturbing activities including construction or expansion of a parking lot.)

No This project will involve a minimal amount of earth disturbing activities; however, major sedimentation and erosion control measures will not be required as the amount of earth being disturbed is less than 5 acres. Construction specifications require implementation of appropriate sedimentation and erosion control measures by the construction contractor. The area already has drainage designed around it.

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

20. Will the proposed action violate a storm water permit or a wastewater discharge permit either for construction or on-going operations? (Earth disturbing activities may require a Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered under a storm water general permit or individual permit from the EPA or other agency and a storm water control plan, including some parking lot construction activities. A discharge of wastewater to the environment may require a permit from Tribal, local or state authorities, or

EPA.)

No The limited extent of the earth disturbing activities will not violate a storm water permit or a wastewater discharge permit either for construction or on-going operations.

21. Safe Drinking Water Act: Will the proposed action impact an EPA designated sole source aquifer? (Designation of sole source aquifer puts restrictions and conditions on Federal expenditures, projects, and grants.)

This project will not impact a sole source aquifer as there are no sole source aquifers in the Hopi area. Reference https://epa.maps.arcgis.com/

22. Wetlands and Water Resources (lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, etc.):

Will the proposed action violate a Section 404 (Clean Water Act) permit for actions in a wetland and/or Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit for actions in a stream or river? (Activities in or near a wetland or river may require a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or U.S. Coast Guard. Includes: construction in or near any wet or dry waterway, stream crossings, intake structures, outfalls, etc.)

No This work will take place within the service where the ground have been disturbed previously. There are no wet lands in the area. A CWA 404 permit will not be required since the project does not impact waters of the U.S.

23. Floodplains:

a. Is the proposed action located in either a 100-year or, for critical actions, a 500-year floodplain? (If Flood Insurance Rate Maps do not exist for the project site, a floodplain survey or consultation may be required.

Also may need to consider if the facility will require flood insurance).

This is work on previously disturbed grounds with no floodplain designation. This was verified with the FEMA Flood mapping. https://msc.fema.gov/

b. Will the proposed action adversely impact flood flows in a floodplain or support development in a floodplain?

No All work will be within facility campus. Drainage has already been designed around the site. The work is not located within a floodplain. https://msc.fema.gov/

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION Page 6 of 9

Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

24. Existing site: Would the proposed action, involving the purchase, construction or lease of new facilities (including portable facilities and trailers), substantially increase the capacity of an existing health care facility?

No The proposed project does not increase capacity of an existing health care facility.

25. New site: Does the proposed action involve purchase, construction, or lease of new facilities (including portable facilities and trailers) where such action is for buildings equal to or more than 12,000 square feet (1080 square meters) of useable space when more than 5 acres (2 hectares) of surface land area are involved at a new site?

No The proposed project does not involve the purchase, construction or lease of new facilities. All construction will take place within the footprint of ~10,000 SF.

26. New site: Does the proposed action involve purchase, construction, or lease of health care facilities (other than buildings) for projects equal to or more than 5 acres (2 hectares) of surface land area at a new site?

No This project does not involve the purchase, construction or lease of health care facilities. All construction will take place within the footprint of ~10,000 SF.

27. Does the proposed action involve the sale or transfer of real property, on which any hazardous substance was stored for one year or more, known to have been released, or disposed of? (Provide relevant documentation for any hazardous substance releases. See 40 CFR 373.2(b), 302.4, and 261.30 for reportable quantities.)

No There will be no sale or transfer of real property as part of this project.

28. Does the proposed action involve the sale or transfer of real property, on which underground or above ground storage tanks are located?

No There will be no sale or transfer of real property as part of this project.

29. Will the proposed action violate Tribal, local, state, or Federal law on the use and storage of hazardous substances or the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous wastes or medical wastes?

(Activities that may generate reportable quantities include air conditioning repair and service, pesticide application, motor pools, automobile repair, welding, landscaping, agricultural activities, print shops, hospitals, clinics, medical centers, etc. Repair, renovation, or demolition activities can generate waste that has asbestos-containing materials, asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, CFCs, etc.)

No No hazardous materials are currently located at the construction site, or will be used to construct the new Transient Quarters.

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

30. Will the proposed action adversely affect community air pollution for a long period of time? (Consider if your activity must conform to an applicable air quality implementation plan.)

No This project will not adversely affect community air pollution. The proposed construction activities will have minor short term impacts on air pollution in the construction zone area. Appropriate mitigating measures will be employed during construction. Residential areas are located a sufficient distance from the site.

31. If the proposed action is implemented, will it have a disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental impact on the Tribe, low-income populations, or minority populations?

No This project will not impact human health or the environment negatively and will not impact low-income populations or minority populations. The project will have overall positive effects on human health and the environment by providing transient quarters for the Hopi Health Care Center, enabling them to hire and retain medical staff.

32. Will the proposed action adversely affect community noise levels? No Any noise created during work will be the standard construction sounds and construction will be during daylight hours.

33. Wilderness Act: Will the proposed action adversely impact a Wilderness Area? (Wilderness Areas are specifically designated areas of land.)

No There are no wilderness areas in the vicinity of the construction site as determined by a search at https://umontana.maps.arcgis.com/

34. Farmland Protection Policy Act: Will the proposed action convert significant agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses and exceed 160-point score on the farmland impact rating?

No This project does not convert any agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses.

35. Coastal Zone Management Act: Will the proposed action directly affect a Coastal Zone in a manner inconsistent with the State Coastal Zone Management Plan? (All Federal programs or projects in the coastal zone must comply with the consistency provisions of the Act. Each coastal state should have a state office to manage its coastal zone development and use. )

No Per site visit and review of scope of work and Coastal Zone Management Program there are no coastal zones in the vicinity of the project. Reference: http://maps.google.com.

http://maps.google.com/

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Action includes purchasing, construction, alteration, renovation, or leasing activities, new and continuing activities, including projects and programs entirely or partly financed, assisted, conducted, regulated, or approved by the Indian Health Service.

Version – 1/18/07

Consideration Will the proposed action/activity affect the Consideration?

Provide supporting information for your responses and explain any mitigations to be implemented.

36. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Will the proposed action adversely affect a wild, scenic, or recreational river area or create conditions inconsistent with the character of the river? (A consideration for activities that are in or near any wild and scenic waterway including construction of stream/river crossings, intake structures, outfalls, etc.)

No Per site visit and review of scope of work and National Wild & Scenic Rivers System listing there are no wild or scenic rivers in the vicinity of the project. Reference: National Wild & Scenic Rivers System listing at www.rivers.gov http://www.rivers.gov/

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Tribe: Hopi Reservation: Hopi Reservation

Project, Program, Grant Description & Location: PH21KC01Q3 – HHCC Quarters Construction, Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ 86042

Version – 1/18/07

I certify that to the best of my knowledge and ability the information presented herein is true and correct (enter appropriate information in the shaded blanks):

(1) Derrick Buck

Signature (Grantee or responsible, knowledgeable person who completed this document)

Project Engineer Date

(2) David Farley

Signature Service Unit Director/District Engineer Chief, Design & Construction Branch Date

(3) Steve McGovern

Signature IHS Area Program Coordinator/Manager Director, Division of Facilities Engineering Date

(4) Trent Breshears

Signature Area NEPA Coordinator AREA NEPA COORDINATOR Date

(5) Kenny Hicks

Signature, Associate Director, Area OEHE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AREA OEHE Date

*Signatories may vary at the IHS Area. At minimum, signatures (1) through (4) are required, and signature (5) is required for all non-OEHE actions or activities

I certify that to the best of my knowledge and ability the information presented herein is true and correct (enter appropriate information in the shaded blanks):