Categorical Exclusion - Environmental.pdf

REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Report Control Symbol (RCS):

TVAD202205

INSTRUCTIONS: Section I to be completed by Proponent; Sections II and III to be completed by Environmental Planning Function. Continue on separate sheets as necessary. Reference appropriate item number(s).

SECTION I - PROPONENT INFORMATION

1. TO (Environmental Planning Function)

140 ADS/EM

2. FROM (Proponent organization and functional address symbol)

156 CES/CC

2a. TELEPHONE NO.

787-253-5172

3. TITLE OF PROPOSED ACTION

Renovation Builidng 3

4. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR ACTION (Identify decision to be made and need date) Need Date: 02/28/2020. Building 3 was constructed in 1941 and requires renovation because is necessary to convert this facility into open space office area to the new Combat Communications Mission.

5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES (DOPAA) (Provide sufficient details for evaluation of the total action.)

Building 3 will be renovated to repair and upgrade the building features and entire interior of the building. Repair buildings including entry points access pedestrian doors, and office doors, comply with all current building codes, UFC, UFGS requirements. Upgrade men and women latrines, repair and paint exterior and interior walls, replace entire reflected ceiling system and lamps, floor tiles and interior finishes. Repair associated utilities (to include electrical, communications support, water and sanitary), install a new fire alarm and detection system. Repair and replace A/C systems.

6. PROPONENT APPROVAL (Name and Grade) Charles Comfort Lt Col

6a. SIGNATURE Submitted on behalf of: Charles Comfort (charles.d.comfort.mil@mail.mil - 787-253-5172 ) // Fabregas Marcelle DOD - marcelle.m.fabregas i:0e.t|fedvis|marcelle.m.fabregas //

6b. DATE 02/19/2020

SECTION II - PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY (Check appropriate box and describe potential environmental effects including cumulative effects.) (+ = positive effect; 0 = no effect; - = adverse effect; U = unknown effect)

+ 0 - U

7. AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONE/LAND USE (Noise, accident potential, encroachment, etc.)

8. AIR QUALITY (Emissions, Attainment status, state implementation plan, etc.)

9. WATER RESOURCES (Quality, quantity, source, etc.)

10. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Asbestos/radiation/chemical exposure, explosives safety quantity-distance, bird/wildlife aircraft hazard, etc.)

11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Use/storage/generation solid waste, etc.)

12. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (Wetlands/floodplains, threatened or endangered species, etc.)

13. CULTURAL RESOURCES (Native American burial sites, archaeological, historical, etc.)

14. GEOLOGY AND SOILS (Topography, minerals, geothermal, Installation Restoration Program, seismicity, etc.)

15. SOCIOECONOMIC (Employment/population projections, school and local fiscal impacts, etc.)

16. OTHER (Potential impacts not addressed above.)

SECTION III - ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS DETERMINATION

17. PROPOSED ACTION QUALIFIES FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CATEX) #A2.3.8. ; OR

PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A CATEX; FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS REQUIRED.

18. REMARKS

19. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING FUNCTION

CERTIFICATION (Name and Grade) Fabregas Marcelle M., Mrs, 156 AW/CES/EMO, Federal Environmental Manager

19a. SIGNATURE // Fabregas Marcelle DOD - marcelle.m.fabregas i:0e.t|fedvis|marcelle.m.fabregas //

19b. DATE 03/10/2020

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM 5. : LOCATION

Building 3 Punta Salinas Radar Site

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ITEM 7. : AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONE/LAND USE

Review Questions:

Will the proposed action generate noise? If Yes, specify in the comments below the type(s) of noise generated (i.e., construction, operational, aircraft).

Yes No Unknown N/A

If the proposed action results in aircraft noise, does the installation have a current and up-to-date AICUZ and/or FAA Part 150? If Yes, specify which documentation the installation has in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the proposed action decrease aircraft noise levels? If noise levels will decrease, the remaining questions do not apply.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the proposed action increase aircraft noise levels?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the proposed action increase the noise contours due to airspace or “acoustic night” operations or overall airfield operation increases?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will installation airspace, range, military training route air space, special use airspace or uncontrolled airspace be affected and/or require modification as a result of implementing the proposed action?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the effects of the proposed action require changes to the surrounding land use outside the installation boundaries?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Are there any sensitive receptors or populations of sensitive animal species within the increased noise zones as a result of the implementation of the proposed action? If Yes, list the sensitive receptors in comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

Noise generation only during the period of renovation/contruction activities.

ITEM 8. : AIR QUALITY

Review Questions:

Will the proposed action create criteria pollutant and/or hazardous air pollutant emissions during construction and/or operational phases? If No, remaining Air Quality questions do not apply.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Is the proposed action located in a non-attainment or maintenance area? (See 40 CFR 93 Subpart B for General Conformity Rule (GCR) exemption list). If Yes, specify State Implementation Plan (SIP) coordination requirements in comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will implementation of the proposed action require issuance of new or modified local, state or federal air permits?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Has the action been previously analyzed in Air Conformity Applicability Model (ACAM)? If Yes, attach appropriate ACAM Report (i.e., ROCA or ROAA).

Yes No Unknown N/A

Did the ACAM results indicate a GCR Determination was required or a potential significant impact to air quality?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the proposed action include source(s) that may be classified as either a New Source or a major modification to an existing source?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will mitigation, emission control devices and/or other management practices be required to minimize or eliminate effects to the region’s air quality condition with regard to attainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the proposed action require issuance of new or modified local, state and/or federal air permit (e.g., PSD, NSR, Operating, etc.) to implement proposed action or perform action related construction and/or maintenance activities?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Are there any known sensitive receptors of air pollutant emissions associated with the installation that may be impacted by the proposed action? If Yes, list sensitive receptors in comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the proposed action reduce future operational air emissions? (i.e. upgraded generators, HVAC, etc.)

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

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The air quality control region is in attainment of the ambient air quality control standards. The proposed action will not cause or contribute to any new violation of any standard in any area, will not increase the frequency or severity of any existing violation of any standard in any area, nor will it delay the timely attainment of any standard or any interim emission reduction or other milestone in any area.

ACAM Report attached.

ITEM 9. : WATER RESOURCES

Review Questions:

Would the proposed action impact any waters of the United States including wetlands and/or floodplain for industrial storm water discharge or construction water discharge?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action require a Section 404 Clean Water Act Permit? If Yes, specify the permit type in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action require a Section 401 permit? If Yes, specify the permit type in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action require an NPDES permit or if there is an existing permit, will it need to be updated?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action require review under Energy Installation Security Act (EISA) Section 438?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the 1391 include funding for the construction of storm water management facilities associated with pre- and post- construction (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System [MS4])?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the installation drain to impaired waters? If Yes, identify the impaired water in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the impaired water have an associated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)? If Yes, identify the TMDL in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Within the past 5 years, has the installation been subject to Notice of Violations (NOVs), Open Enforcement Actions (OEAs) or fines related to the Clean Water Act?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the installation have sustainable and adequate potable water supplies to support the proposed action?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Is the installation located completely or partially in a sole source aquifer area that may be subject the impacts as a result of implementing the proposed action?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action require issuance of new or modified water permits to execute the project including Underground Injection Control or withdrawals?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Within the past 5 years, has the installation been subject to Notice of Violations (NOVs), Open Enforcement Actions (OEAs) or fines related to the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action impact sewage capacity?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action have the potential to adversely affect or require modification or substantial changes to installation or community wastewater treatment system?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

There are no known impacts to water resources resulting from the proposed action.

There are no known impacts to wetland or floodplain areas resulting from the proposed action.

ITEM 10. : SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Review Questions:

Based on the age of the facility (pre-1980), is there potential for lead-based paint and/or asbestos within the facility? If Yes, specify in comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

Asbestos containing material has been identified in Building 3 (vinyl floor tiles) with and estimate of 7,000sf. Also, back undersink spray on break room contains asbestos.

Lead-based paint (LBP) survey has not been conducted; survey must be completed to determine presence or no-presence of lead-based paint PRIOR to start renovation activities.

ITEM 11. : HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE

Review Questions:

Would the proposed action require the use of new or different hazardous materials that may come in contact with the surrounding environment?

Yes No Unknown N/A

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Does the proposed action have the potential to generate hazardous waste?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Would the proposed action require hazardous waste to be collected and stored on the property?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the proposed action increase potential risks for spill or release of hazardous materials or waste?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will aspects of the proposed action not be covered by the installation's existing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

There are no known impacts to hazardous waste resulting from the proposed action.

There are no known impacts to hazardous materials resulting from the proposed action.

ITEM 12. : BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Review Questions:

Have any plants or animals that are federally or state listed as threatened, endangered, rare, species of concern been identified on the installation, within the proposed action area or vicinity? If yes, identify species and listing status in comments.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will the habitat, including migratory corridors, be impacted by the proposed action?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Will consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and/or the applicable state’s endangered species program be required?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

There are no known impacts to threatened or endangered species resulting from the proposed action.

ITEM 13. : CULTURAL RESOURCES

Review Questions:

Has a Cultural Resources Survey (CRS) and/or Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) been completed for the installation? If Yes, include the date in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) concur with the ICRMP? If yes, include the concurrence date in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Do you have the SHPO concurrence letter?

Yes No Unknown N/A

If the proposed action involves a building, is the building over 45 years of age?

Yes No Unknown N/A

For buildings over 45 years of age, has the building been evaluated for historic significance? Check the CRS or ICRMP and SHPO concurrence letter and provide details in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

Building 3 was constructed in 1941 and is a building determined to be eligible for the NRHP; a SHPO Consultation Section 106 is required for this action.

Section 106 consultation must be completed PRIOR to renovation activities.

ITEM 14. : GEOLOGY AND SOILS

Review Questions:

Has the project site been exposed to PCB materials or equipment?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Does the project site contain any known hazardous substances or other contamination (as defined in CERCLA and RCRA)?

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

There are no known impacts to geology or soils resulting from the proposed action.

ITEM 15. : SOCIOECONOMIC

Review Questions:

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Will the proposed action have a substantial environmental, human health, or economic effect on surrounding populations? If Yes, specify in the comments below.

Yes No Unknown N/A

Comments:

There are no known socioeconomic impacts resulting from the proposed action.

ITEM 16. : OTHER

Comments:

NOTE: The purpose of this document is to determine if significant impacts to human health or the environmental exist for the proposed action. This document is not intended to provide definitive environmental guidance to planners, programmers, and designers.

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