AMD 0004 - Env Assessment.pdf

9 CES/CEIE

Final AF Form 813 Replace Facility 417, JP-8 fuel storage tank (TID 1014686)

See Continuation Page 2; 4.0.

See Continuation Page 3; 5.0.

Chris Kerth, GS-12 02/25/2021

CATEX A2.3.14 (Installing on previously developed land, equipment that does not substantially alter land use (i.e., land use of more than one acre). This includes outgrants to private lessees for similar construction. The proposed area for installation of the new fuel tank was previously retrofitted to allow for a new tank to be installed. The area has been cleaned and no hazardous materials are present in the soil or ground. There are no extraordinary circumstances that could preclude qualification under this CATEX. See attached "Continuation of Section II" for an explanation of the preliminary environmental survey and "Appendix for EIAP 15.013" for required Environmental Protection Measures for this project.

GWENDOLYN E. VERGARA, GS-13 02/25/2021

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4.0 PURPOSE AND NEED

4.1 Purpose:

The primary purpose of this project is to upgrade the JP-8 receipt facilities and aboveground storage capacity at the existing Bulk Fuel Farm.

4.2 Need:

The receipt capabilities of the existing Bulk Fuel Farm are not providing the desired capabilities. The tank truck off-loading system does not provide acceptable receipt throughput, and the transfer pumping facilities are beyond there expected service life and are beginning to fail. In addition, the single JP-8 storage tank allows a single point of failure where required inspection, maintenance, or repair is difficult to schedule.

5.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES

5.1 Proposed Action:

The project would construct a new 10,000-barrel (420,000-gallon) jet fuel (JP-8) tank, a transfer pump house with 600 gallon per minute (gpm) pumps and filter separators, two tank truck off-loading stations, and significantly modify the existing truck fill stand. The existing transfer pump house and off-loading stations would be demolished. Demolition and construction of new facilities would be phased to allow at fueling operations to continue during the construction period.

The new transfer pump house would include pump and control rooms. The new pumps would provide a 1,200 gpm transfer flow rate. The pump station would also include filtration for off-loading receipt and for issue to the truck fill stand.

The new truck off-loading system would include two tank truck receipt connection points and would provide a nominal off-loading rate of 600-gpm per truck, for a total of 1,200 gpm simultaneously. New canopies and truck containment would also be provided.

The truck fill stand would be repaired to remove the non-standard components from the system and to integrate the controls into the new pump house system. The existing truck containment would be replaced with a new containment area.

Site utilities and communications infrastructure includes primary and secondary service and connections, communications, cathodic protection, canopy and site lighting, transformers, automatic tank gauging systems, lightning protection, grounding, emergency power down switches and related work.

Site preparation and demolition includes demolition of existing pavements, existing utilities, fuel piping and pumps, and clearing and grading activities.

Site improvements include fencing, gates, seeding, signage, all work necessary for concrete pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and access drives, utilities, including piping and connections to support water requirements and other necessary work, storm drainage piping, trench drains, remote spill containment basins, and related utility work and canopies for unload and fill stand equipment.

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5.1.1. Existing Site Features

All improvements would be completed inside the fence of the existing bulk fuel storage site. The project consists of improvements to, or complete replacement of existing facilities. The 10,000-barrel aboveground storage tank is to be constructed inside the existing containment dike, where an obsolete tank was recently demolished. The existing 4-foot containment dike is paved with concrete and has 3:1 side-slopes.

The existing pump and filter shelters are located adjacent to the tank containment. The facilities lack capacity and shall be demolished and replaced with a new pump shelter, adjacent to the existing shelters. The existing pads/shelters are approximately 30-foot x 23-foot each.

The existing off-load stations accommodate commercial tank trucks that comply with the standard dimensions of an AASHTO WB-60 truck. The offload equipment pads are 15-foot x 10-foot and the parking pads are concrete, draining to a remote spill containment basin that is approximately 18-foot x 12 foot x6.3-foot. The volume of the remote spill containment basin is 10,178 gallons.

The existing fillstand accommodates R11 refueler trucks. The fillstand equipment pad is 40-foot x 15-foot and the parking pad is concrete, draining to a remote spill containment basin that is approximately 40-foot x 15-foot x 2.8-foot. The volume of the remote spill containment basin is 12,566 gallons. The parking pad has a rollover curb around it to contain spills. The rollover curbs create an abrupt bump for the fuel trucks that is not in compliance with UFC 3-460-01, Section 4-4.1.

The Fuel Farm site is developed with paved and grassed areas and is relatively flat (0 to 2% slopes). The site drains to the south toward Hutchinson Creek. Existing utilities including fuel lines, power, communication, water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer exist on the site and several would need to be relocated to accommodate new construction.

5.1.2. Utilities

The bulk fuel site is crossed by existing utilities including sanitary sewer, water, fuel, storm water, communications, and electrical. The work associated with the proposed fuel, communications and electrical utilities would be discussed in the mechanical and electrical portions of the Design Analysis. Existing utilities including electrical conduits, fuel lines and storm sewers are to be relocated to make space for the new facilities.

There are existing waterlines that serve the site for fire protection. Three fire hydrants serve area around the proposed tank. According to UFC 3-600-01, two hydrants are required to serve distribution facilities and they must be within a 300-foot hose-lay distance of the tanks. The existing fire hydrants include two along the Service Road and one just outside the fuel farm fence, north of the offload area. All three are close enough to satisfy the UFC requirements.

The new pump shelter would require water but would not be sprinkled. It would not require sanitary sewer service. Emergency eye wash stations would be provided for safety at the fillstands, offload positions and the pump shelter.

The site has been field-surveyed but information on underground utility locations was limited. The underground utility mapping has been supplemented with utility data from GIS mapping and record drawings at this point, to more accurately depict existing conditions.

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5.1.3. Stormwater Drainage and Fuel Spill Containment

Most of the site improvements are simply upgrades to existing facilities. The impervious area for the proposed site would be less than the existing condition and the containment systems provide mitigation for higher peak discharges from the impervious areas.

At one time, a larger upstream area drained down through the site. This large area was diverted around the site.

The upstream end of the 30-inch culvert under 9th Street is blocked and ditched around the east side of the fuel farm.

Spill containment facilities are provided for the tanks, fillstand area and off-load. The systems are passive in that they contain the runoff from the protected facilities until the collected discharge can be inspected. The collected discharge is released only after passing inspection and found to be clear of product. The discharge would be released as surface runoff using a post indicator valve. This process not only protects the local environment from spilled fuel but also mitigates excessive peak storm water discharges. The Bulk Fuel Farm is in the Hutchinson Creek watershed.

The tank containment dike is designed to hold the contents of the tank in the event of a spill. The containment area shall be fuel tight with a discharge inlet in the southeast corner. The discharge pipe is ductile iron and ties to a post indicator valve. The system then ties to the nearest surface water outfall. The existing tank containment dike on this project is an earthen berm, approximately 4 feet tall. The interior of the diked containment area shall be overlain with a flexible membrane liner. The interior of the containment area shall be paved with concrete to provide ballast and a functional working surface. The containment area is approximately 181-foot x 134-foot and the interior base of the berm. The berms have a 3:1 interior slope providing 89,034 cubic feet (cf) of storage. Accounting for the slope of the floor, 1 foot of freeboard, tank foundation, equipment and the volume displaced by the ramps, the volume provided is 87,096 cf which exceeds the maximum volume of the 10,000-barrel tank.

The off-load area discharges to an existing remote containment tank. The containment system needs to hold 10,000 gallons of fuel in accordance with UFC 3-460-01, Design: Petroleum Fuel Facilities, Section 3-3.2.1 for off-load facilities. The existing containment basin is adequate and would not require any improvements.

The fillstand discharges to another existing remote containment tank. The containment system needs to hold 6,000 gallons of fuel in accordance with UFC 3-460-01, Design: Petroleum Fuel Facilities, Section 3-3.2.1 for off-load facilities. The existing containment basin is adequate and would not require any improvements.

Preliminary hydrology calculations for the Fuel Farm site are included in the design.

5.1.4. Wetlands/Waters of the US

No wetlands have been identified on the site.

5.1.5. Endangered Species

Base environmental personnel have visited the site and indicated that no endangered species would be impacted by the proposed improvements. Any land disturbing activity is to be confined to areas west of the north/south fuel line that serves the jet propellant thermally stable (JPTS) offload stand. The proposed improvements are mostly confined to areas that are already developed in the existing fuel farm features.

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5.1.6. Grading

Existing subgrade and foundations are adequate to support new structures (new operating storage tanks, containment dikes, pump shelter, fillstands, off-load areas, standby diesel generator, and transformer) with limited excavation and backfill, thereby minimizing excavation and stockpile of underlying soils. Product Recovery Tank would be an aboveground storage tank.

Excavated trench material for new fuel hydrant loop to be reused as backfill. Remaining spoils would be stockpiled and tested by others prior to off-site disposal.

The Fuel Farm site is on a slight grade sloping south with elevations ranging from 113 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) in the southeast outfall channel to 122 feet AMSL on top of the dike. The existing slopes range from 0 to 3% but some channel and dike side slopes may be steeper. Existing drainage patterns would be respected to minimize impacts to the site hydrology and minimal grading would be required to accommodate the proposed facilities.

5.1.7. Water Supply

No water supply facilities are proposed with this project, but two emergency eyewash stations shall be provided.

5.1.8. Sanitary Sewer

No sanitary sewer improvements are proposed with this project.

5.1.9. Storm Water Management

Storm water must be treated for water quality and managed for quantity. Pre-developed and post developed hydrology would be determined to evaluate potential impacts. The site would be developed to avoid diversion of runoff to other watersheds and to reduce the overall peak discharge rates at the existing outfall points.

The quality of the storm discharge would also be equal to or better than the existing condition because of the reduced impervious area and the spill containment system. Storm water is detained in the containment system in similar fashion to underground storage with no discharge during the storm.

5.1.10. Erosion and Sediment Control

Erosion and sediment control would be provided. It would consist primarily of silt fence along the downstream edges of disturbance, inlet protection on inlets and culverts in the vicinity of the grading and seeding to stabilize disturbed areas. The Fuel Farm contains two primary drainage ditches that discharge south toward Hutchinson Creek. The proposed disturbed area for this project is 1.60 acres.

5.1.11. Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal

Prior to construction, Contractor shall prepare a hazardous waste management plan for approval detailing the manner in which any hazardous wastes would be managed and describing the types and volumes of hazardous wastes anticipated to be managed as well as the management practices to be utilized.

Radioactive material is not expected to be encountered.

Polychlorinated Byphenls (PCBs) contaminated soils are not expected to be encountered.

Contractor shall use the EPA ID number for Beale Air Force Base, ID# CA7570024508, regarding all Hazardous Waste activities.

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Prior to conducting hazardous materials activities, the Contractor shall either certify to the Government that a Security Plan is in place which meets the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 172, Subpart I. Manifests for transporting hazardous wastes as required by 40 CFR 263 or any applicable state or local law or regulation shall be used. Transportation shall comply with all requirements in the Department of Transportation referenced regulations in the 49 CFR series.

Hazardous waste shall be disposed at a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C permitted facilities which meet the requirements of 40 CFR 264 or facilities operating under interim status which meet the requirements of 40 CFR 265. The hazardous waste shall be transported to the approved facility within 90 calendar days of the accumulation start date.

5.1.12. Contaminated Soils

If contaminated soils are detected during construction the contractor would be responsible for quantifying and handling the material. Surveys shall be performed immediately prior to and after excavation of contaminated material to determine volume. Any excavations and sampling shall conform to the base-wide sampling and analysis plan.

Excavated contaminated material shall be stockpiled on site. Stockpiles shall have a minimum 20-millimeter geomembrane liner and shall be covered with a minimum 10-mil geomembrane cover. The perimeter of the stockpile shall have a minimum 12-inch high berm. Liner system shall be sloped to allow collection of leachate. Cover shall be adequately secured with a tied ballast bag system. Ballast ropes and tied ballast bags shall be restrained no more than 10 feet apart in the vertical and horizontal directions.

Depth to groundwater is expected to be at least 50 feet below ground surface. If dewatering is necessary, the groundwater would be tested prior to construction to determine extent of contamination. Current information available from the site may be used to determine the extent of contamination.

Liquid collected from excavations and stockpiles shall be temporarily stored in water-tight 55-gallon barrels, labeled, and stored for testing and disposal by others.

Following contaminated material removal and confirmation testing, excavations shall be immediately backfilled with clean material. Backfill in maximum 8-inch thick loose lifts and compact to 90 percent of American Standard Test Method (ASTM) D1557 maximum dry density or as designated by the soils engineer.

Decontamination of personnel and equipment would be performed by wet method and would require establishment of a decontamination station constructed with a plastic liner and berms to contain wash water.

Wash water would be containerized, tested, and disposed of as noted above for liquid waste.

5.1.13. Lead and Asbestos

AH Environmental Consultants (AH) has prepared a Hazardous Material Inspection Report. The primary hazardous material (HAZMAT) concern for planned work activities appears to be limited asbestos-containing materials (ACM) gaskets and paints containing RCRA metals, including lead, barium, chromium, and mercury. The precise means and methods to handle the identified hazardous materials are covered under project specifications, separate from this document.

Asbestos There are an estimated 150 flange gaskets to be impacted by renovations and demolition. Multiple styles of gaskets are present, and most are not ACM, including green, red, brown, metal compression, rubber, and gray.

Two gaskets were determined to be ACM, both sampled and present on off-load piping to be demolished.

Gaskets are Category I non-friable ACM. There is an estimated 4 square feet of material present.

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All above ground piping systems were inspected. A coating is present on piping leading to underground that is likely present on the entire underground system. Felt layers of this coating are ACM. The tar component does not contain asbestos. Excavation must take precautions for these underground lines. If removed, they must be handled as ACM. If abandoned in place, record drawings/as-built drawings should reflect their presence for future knowledge. The quantity of ACM to be impacted is unknown.

Lead and Other RCRA Metals Although RCRA metals and lead paint is present, they do not pose an immediate risk to site personnel at this time. Limited paint in fair to poor condition, prone to harsh environmental conditions. The majority is intact.

Based on sample results, exposure monitoring should be performed and include lead and chromium, with mercury at abandoned line activity.

OPHM

All fluorescent light tubes (including those deemed low mercury), high-intensity discharge (HID) lights, and all ballasts should be packaged intact and sent to an approved recycling facility for disposal/recycling.

Implementation of a dust control plan is recommended to prevent dusts which may contain hazardous constituents from becoming airborne. Dust control is an integral part of demolition work.

The light pole base scheduled for demolition must be tested via Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) methods for lead and mercury to determine the waste stream classification due to the known lead and mercury content.

5.1.14. Unexploded Ordinance (UXO)

Although no UXO is anticipated within the project site, past activities at Beale AFB used a variety of munition and related materials across Base property. Military munitions related material could be encountered within the project area. If any suspected military munition related material is found, stop work in the area, move personnel away from the site, and contact the Contracting Officer and Beale AFB Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. Do not touch or attempt to remove any material suspected to be military munitions related.

5.2 Description of the Alternatives:

5.2.1 The No-Action Alternative

There is currently only one above ground JP-8 fuel storage tank at the Bulk Fuel Farm. If that tank fails, or if it needs to be taken down for inspection or maintenance, then the base would lose all JP-8 receipt, storage, and transfer capability. Failure of the facility would severely limit the operational readiness of supported squadrons. Without an alternate means to receive and store bulk fuel, tank downtimes would significantly limit available jet fuel, require an increased reliance on just in-time truck deliveries, and potentially require the diversion of the KC-135 mission based from Beale AFB to another installation.

The single existing JP-8 bulk fuel storage tank provides a sub-standard amount of storage and does not provide redundancy when the tank must be taken out of service for routine inspection, maintenance, or repairs. The existing off-loading system supports two tank trucks at a maximum potential flow rate of 600 gpm but the users must decrease the flow rate to 450 gpm due to limitations of the existing system. The existing pump transfer station is adequate to transfer to the existing flight line hydrant system but at more than 50 years old, is past the end of its expected service life. The pump motors routinely overheat, causing delay to fueling operations. The fill stand is in fair condition and provides adequate capacity but the truck containment area is an older type that requires refueler trucks go over a curb to enter and exit the containment, which causes excessive wear on the vehicles. The existing fill stand has nonstandard pump and filter vessel components.The pump location on the fueling island does not comply with current criteria and the filter/separator is outdated.

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The status of the facility can best be described as sub-standard without redundancy for routine outages.

5.2.2 Other Reasonable Action Alternatives

There are several empty tank dikes at the Bulk Fuel Farm that formerly held above ground fuel storage tanks.

Consideration was given to each of the tank dike locations, however it was most cost effective to locate the tank in the northeast tank dike to minimize piping runs. During the previous tank demo, the soils were sampled for hazardous materials and cleaned. The site was then backfilled, and a concrete pad was placed on top to support the future bulk fuel storage tank. Locating the new tank in any of the other tank dikes would be more expensive without providing any practical benefit.

5.3 Anticipated Environmental Effects and/or Issues:

Only short-term and temporary negligible impacts are expected from the Proposed Action.

5.4 Design, Evaluation, and Selection Criteria:

5.4.1 Mission Requirements:

The Construct Fuels Receipt Area and Storage Tank MILCON project sustains the inter-theater and/or Home Land Defense operational support of a continuous nature by providing aviation fuel to U-2s, Global Hawk, T-38s, KC-135, NAOC, and transient aircraft. The Construct Fuels Receipt Area and Storage Tank military construction (MILCON) creates a high probability of successful for completion of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Above Ground Storage Tanks need to comply with state and federal regulations. The project enables compliance with guidance promulgated at the military service or unified command level to support ISR in effect at the time of project submission.

5.4.2 Environmental Requirements:

(a) Will avoid all significant unmitigated adverse environmental impacts;

(b) Maintain compliance with Appendix to EIAP # 15.013, Install JP-8 bulk fuel tank, Air Force (AF) regulations, and state & federal laws/regulations;

(c) See attached required Environmental Design Criteria (EDCs).

5.5 List of Required Permits and Approvals:

5.5.1 AF Form 103 is required 30 calendar days before construction begins.

5.6 Recommended Level of NEPA Documentation:

CATEX A2.3.14 (Installing on previously developed land, equipment that does not substantially alter land use (i.e., land use of more than one acre). This includes outgrants to private lessees for similar construction. None of the extraordinary circumstances that preclude the assignment of a categorical exclusion (CATEX) are known to be present at this time (32 CFR 989 A.2.2).

5.7 References:

• Y:\FDATA\cea\CEAN\EIAP_NEPA\NEW_NEPA File Structure\IDT Projects For Review\TID 1014686 Replace Facility 417, JP-8 fuel storage tank

• F:\P6\1014686 Construct Fuels Receipt Area and Storage Tank

• EIAP # 15.013, Install JP-8 bulk fuel tank (AF Form 813 for this project which was signed in 2015)

• Legal Review – AF IMT 813 to Replace Facility 417, JP-8 Fuel Storage Tank (2/16/21)

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SECTION II—PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY:

- BOX 7 Air Installation Controlled Use Zone (AICUZ): Short-term noise generated from construction activities at the proposed project location would be negligible. This project does not take place near the flightline and therefore has no potential effects on accident potential or encroachment. Cumulative effects would be negligible.

- BOX 8 Air Quality (AQ): The installation of a new 400,000 gallons JP-8 fuel tank would result in changes in air emissions generated that would require modification of the existing air permit. There is some concern for fugitive dust resulting from this project but best management practices would minimize effects. Based on the ACAM analysis in 2015, general conformity is not required. The project would produce de minimis short-term air quality impacts related to construction and de minimis impacts related to the operational phase of the new JP-8 tank.

- BOX 9 Water Quality: The proposed action would not result in any effect to water availability, quality, and/or use.

- BOX 10 Occupational Health and Safety: The proposed action would result in long-term beneficial effects to safety and occupational health resulting from improved working conditions.

- BOX 11 Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste (HM/HW): The proposed action does involve storage of HM/creation of HW. Solid and hazardous wastes generated from construction activities would be disposed of according to Federal, State and Beale AFB policies and practices.

- BOX 12 Biological Resources (BR): This action would not result in any impacts to biological resources as the proposed location would be on an existing concrete pad in a developed area with other fuel tanks.

- BOX 13 Cultural Resources (CR): A cultural resources survey has been performed and no CR sites are located within the boundaries of the proposed action. Standard best management practices would be in place in the case of an inadvertent discovery of a cultural artifact.

- BOX 14 Geology or Soil Resources: There should be some digging on the existing concrete pad to put in the secondary containment and overfill protection system. There would be no effect on topography, minerals or the installation restoration program.

- BOX 15 Socioeconomic Impacts: There should be some digging on the existing concrete pad to put in the secondary containment and overfill protection system. There would be no effect on topography, minerals or the installation restoration program.

- BOX 16 Other Impacts: Construction materials shall be purchased in accordance with the Beale Green Procurement Plan and all materials shall be included in applicable Federal and local solid waste and recycling programs.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 9TH RECONNAISSANCE WING (ACC)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

16 February 2021

MEMORANDUM FOR 9 CES/CEIE

FROM: 9 RW/JA

SUBJECT: Legal Review AF IMT 813 to Replace Facility 417, JP-8 Fuel Storage Tank

1. I have reviewed the AF IMT 813 for the proposed action to Replace Facility 417, JP-8 Fuel Storage Tank and find the proposal to be legally sufficient.

2. BACKGROUND:

a. Purpose and Need: The primary purpose of the project is to upgrade the jet fuel (JP-8) facilities at the existing bulk fuel farm since the existing capabilities are insufficient for current operational needs. Importantly, the tank truck off-load system down not provide acceptable receipt throughput, and the existing transfer pumping facilities are beyond their expected service life.

b. Proposed Action: The proposed project is to construct a new 420,000 gallon jet fuel, a transfer pumps house, two truck off-loading stations, and modify the existing truck fill stand.

This would replace an existing transfer pump house and off-loading stations which would then be demolished.

c. Preliminary Environmental Survey: The preliminary environmental survey for the proposed project determined that there were only likely to be positive benefits to the project.

Importantly the benefit would be in the area of hazardous materials and waste management. The other areas are expected to have net neutral effects.

3. LAW:

a. Environmental Impact Analysis Process Overview: The purpose of the Air Force Environmental Impact Analysis Process is outlined in 32 C.F.R. §989.1(b) which provides that the procedures under that part are essential to achieve and maintain compliance with [the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, NEPA ] and the Counsel on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the NEPA.

b. Categorical Exclusions: 32 C.F.R. §989.13 provides for the applicability of categorical exclusions CATEXs to certain projects. Specifically CATEXs apply to those classes of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have potential for significant impact on the environment and do not, therefore, require further environmental analysis . . . 32 C.F.R.

§989.13(a). 32 C.F.R. §989.13 A2.3 provides a list of CATEXs which include the following:

(1) CATEX A.2.3.14: Installing on previously developed land, equipment that does not substantially alter land use (i.e., land use of more than one acre).

4. ANALYSIS: Here, the proposed action is recommending use of CATEX A.2.3.14 (installing on previously developed land, equipment that does not substantially alter land use). As documented in the AF IMT 813, there are no extraordinary circumstances that would preclude the assignment of a CATEX to this project. Importantly, the project is expected to result in an overall benefit, both operationally and environmentally. The expected environmental benefit is a positive benefit in the area of hazardous materials and waste management given that the existing facilities are approaching their end of expected service life and are beginning to fail and this proposal would mitigate that risk and also help increase some amount of system redundancy/backup in the case of any issues.

5. CONCLUSION: I have reviewed the proposed AF IMT 813 and find that it is legally sufficient and that the use of CATEX A2.3.14 is proper. I am standing by and can be reached at (530)634-2927 if you have any questions or concerns.

WILLIAM M. WRIGHT, JR., GS-13, USAF

Attorney-Advisor

9 CES/CEIE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CRITERIA

AIR QUALITY

POC: 9 CES/CEIER, 530-634-2844

FUGITIVE EMISSIONS

The Contractor shall comply with Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) “Standard Mitigation Measures for All Projects” and “Fugitive Dust Control Mitigation Measures” during construction.

Reference FRAQMD Rule 3.16 Fugitive Dust Emissions.

STATIONARY AIR EMISSION SOURCES

Any air emission source (boiler, heater, generator, petroleum storage tank, refrigeration unit, parts washer, etc.) installed or modified in this project must meet FRAQMD requirements at https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/drdb/fr/cur.htm . The Contractor must work with the Base Air Quality Program Manager (530-634-2844) to obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC) permit from FRAQMD prior to installation of new equipment or modification/removal of existing equipment. The Contractor is responsible for payment of the ATC permit and inspection fee. Notify 9 CES/CEIER Air Quality Program Manager (530- 634-2844 or susan.stewart.7@us.af.mil ) before installing, modifying, relocating, or removing emission source equipment.

PORTABLE DIESEL EQUIPMENT

Any portable diesel internal combustion engines brought on to Beale AFB require registration documentation from California Air Resources Board (CARB) Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP). PERP Registration numbers must be provided to 9 CES/CEIER Air Quality Manager (530-634-2844) within three

(3) business days of arriving on Beale AFB. The portable equipment will be subject to inspection by

FRAQMD.

MANUFACTURER’S EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND EMISSIONS DATA

The Contractor will furnish copies of the manufacturer’s equipment specifications and emissions data for fuel burning equipment (such as boilers, heaters, and generators) and any other documents submitted to FRAQMD to the Base Air Quality Program Manager to document meeting FRAQMD Air Permit requirements.

CONTRACTOR VEHICLES

California Vehicle Code (CVC), Section 4000, requires that any vehicle based in California or primarily used on California highways shall be registered in California. Vehicles must be smog tested and registered in CA within 30 calendar days of arriving in the state. Contractors and their employees are advised that failure to have their vehicles smog tested and registered in CA within 30 calendar days of arrival may result in enforcement action by local/state authorities.

IDLE POLICY

In accordance with Title 13 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 2485, all diesel-fueled commercial vehicles operating in the State of California with a gross vehicular weight of greater than 10,000 lbs. must not be idled for greater than five (5) minutes at any location.

REFRIGERANT COMPLIANCE AND OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Refrigerant Compliance and Ozone Depleting Substances: Any relocation, modification, or removal of existing building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system will require the Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) (refrigerant) to be recovered and tracked for the amount removed and replaced. The recovery equipment will also need to have an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery or Recycling Device Acquisition Certification readily available on site.

Regulations governing disposal of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), are covered in the "Defense Materiel Disposition Manual" (Department of Defense (DOD) 4160.21 -M), "Storage and Handling of Liquefied and Gaseous Compressed Gasses and Their Full and Empty Cylinders" (DLAI 4145.25 / AFJMAN 23- 227(I)) and the Department of Defense "Ozone Depleting Substances Turn-In Procedures". All Class I ODSs, Halons and R-22 must be recovered and retained by the Air Force. These refrigerants may not be transferred/sold/given to anyone outside of the DOD, regardless of where/how the material is stored (storage cylinders, within equipment, or any other configuration). Covered materials that which are not necessary to support installation activities must be returned to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ODS Reserve.

Regardless of material or disposition, all ODSs and their "non-ODS" alternatives must be maintained in accordance with all Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations; including but not limited to, record keeping, storage, labeling and any other applicable requirements. These requirements can be found in Section 608 of the CAA.

Records pertaining to recovery of disposition of these materials must be developed and maintained to ensure compliance with CAA record keeping requirements.

Refrigerant commodities, which are not required to be returned to the DLA ODS Reserve, must also be maintained IAW with DOD and California requirements, however these materials are not required to be transferred to the DLA ODS Reserve. Care should be taken to ensure proper record keeping as well as compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Properly certified civilian, military or contract personnel must perform maintenance and Recovery activities.

The Refrigerant Management Module within the AF Air Program Information Management System (APIMS) will be utilized for tracking refrigerant management activities, including HVAC maintenance, equipment disposal and other situations covered by the California.

HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTES

POC: 9 CES/CEIER, 530-634-2644

HAZARDOUS WASTES

Must be identified and disposed of properly in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Contractors or generating organizations must be aware of, account for and immediately notify 9 CES/CEIER regarding all processes that may create Hazardous Waste (HW.) Sampling of all wastes (Hazardous or non- Hazardous) will be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIER. Profiles and waste acceptance documents (to include SDSs and/or sampling results) will be reviewed and signed by 9 CES/CEIER prior to shipping HW from Beale AFB. HW and Universal Waste (UW) shipments and all shipping documents (manifests, bill of ladings (BOLs), Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs), etc.) will be inspected and signed by 9 CES/CEIER before leaving base. The contractor or generating organization will complete manifests with the following information: EPA ID# CA7570024508; Beale 24-hr. emergency phone number 530-634-8675; generator mailing address- 9 CES/CEIER, 6425 B St., Beale AFB, CA, 95903; POC- 530-634-2644 Mr. Eric Maresh.

Alternate POC phone is 530-634-4452.

NON-HAZARDOUS WASTES (NON-HWS)

Non-HWs requiring shipment from Beale AFB (examples include treated wood waste, liquid wastes, and excess soil) must be identified and disposed of properly in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. The contractor or generating organization must be aware of, account for and notify 9 CES/CEIER regarding all processes that may create non-hazardous wastes. Sampling of all non-HWs will be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIER. Profiles and waste acceptance documents (to include SDSs and/or sampling results) will be reviewed and signed by 9 CES/CEIER prior to shipping non-HWs from Beale AFB. Non-HW shipments and all shipping documents (non-HW manifests, BOL's, etc.) will be inspected and signed by 9 CES/CEIER before leaving base. The contractor or generating organization will complete shipping documents with the following information: generator mailing address- 9 CES/CEIE, 6425 B St., Beale AFB, CA, 95903; POC 530-634-2644 Mr. Eric Maresh. Alternate POC phone 530-634-4452.

RECYCLED MATERIALS

A Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Diversion and Disposal Report must be submitted monthly for the project. For more information, and a copy of the form, contact the 9 CES/CEIER Qualified Recycling Program Manager, Mr. Tony Rojas at 530-634-4452. Alternate POC phone number is 530-634-2644.

ASBESTOS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT

POC: 9 CES/CEIER, 530-634-2844

Project work could disturb hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead-based paint, if they are present in the work area. The contract must include the requirement for a hazardous material survey, performed by a state certified lead/asbestos and hazardous materials consultant, as a contractor responsibility. This will ensure that hazardous materials, if present, will be identified and properly managed by the contractor.

In the event that unexpected asbestos is found or previously non-friable asbestos material becomes crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder, the Contractor shall immediately stop work. Contractor/ Shop personnel shall provide event details to Beale AFB by immediately notifying the Contracting Officer, 9 CES/CEN Project Manager and 9 CES/CEIER Air Quality Program Manager. The Contractor shall consult with a California Certified Asbestos Consultant to complete applicable testing. If renovation, abatement, removal activities and/or other work practices/processes renders any amount of previously Non-friable asbestos containing materials friable, the Contractor/Shop shall stop work and immediately submit National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) notifications via certified mail to both USEPA and California Air Resources Board. A copy of the notification will be submitted to the contracting officer and to the 9 CES/CEIER Air Quality Program Manager. For more information, contact 9 CES/CEIER at 530-634- 2844.

Health & Safety Work Plan: The Contractor must submit a Health and Safety Plan and Abatement Work Plan that includes worker health and safety practices for the abatement activities. The Health and Safety Plan must include valid certificates for each worker that will be involved in the abatement showing they have completed required Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements. A copy must be provided to the 9 CES/CEIER Toxics Program Manager.

Beale Asbestos M&OP/LBP Plan Compliance: The contractor must comply with Beale AFB Asbestos Management and Operating Plan, Lead-Based Paint Management and Operations Plan, and applicable AHERA, USEPA, NESHAP and OSHA laws and regulations when working in areas with asbestos or lead hazards. Contact 9 CES/CEIER at 530-634-2844 for additional information if needed.

Warning Signs Required: The contractor must post warning signs at the entrance of asbestos or lead abatement areas warning of the hazard.

Demolition Written Notification: Written notification of demolition or renovation operations is required. The notification is required for demolition even if there is no asbestos present. Notify USEPA and California Air Resources Board via certified mail at least 10 calendar days prior to any demolition. Notify the Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) five business days prior to any demolition. Only complete notification forms are acceptable, and incomplete notification can result in enforcement action. The Contractor must comply with the NESHAP regulation, and provide copies of all notification forms to 9 CES/CEIER prior to sending them to the regulatory agencies.

Asbestos Abatement Notification: Beale AFB requires notification at least ten business days prior to any asbestos abatement project. The Beale AFB notification must go to the 9 CES/CEIER Toxic Substances Program Manager (530-634-2844) and 9 MDOS/SGOAB (Bio Environmental). Notify USEPA and California Air Resources Board via certified mail at least 10 business days prior to any project that removes or disturbs regulated asbestos containing materials in excess of specified quantities. Notify the Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) at least ten (10) working days prior to any project that removes or disturbs regulated asbestos containing materials in excess of specified quantities. Notify Cal-OSHA at least 24 hours prior to removing regulated asbestos containing materials. The Contractor must complete all required notifications.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

POC: 9 CES/CEIER, 530-634-2559 or 530-634-2642

If more than 1 acre of land is disturbed during the project, a project-specific storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) is required prior to construction. The Contractor is responsible for preparing the SWPPP.

Contact 9 CES/CEIER at 530-634-2559 for more information.

If wetlands or waters of the US are impacted by project activities of any type, a Clean Water Act permit (Sections 401 and 404) may be required. Contractor is to provide completed draft application forms. Contact 9 CES/CEIER at 530-634-2559 for more information.

US AF Form 813 Request for Environmental Analysis and AF Form 103 Work Clearance Requests are required prior to project execution. The forms must be signed and dated. For more information about completing these environmental requirements, please contact 9 CES/CEIEC at 530-634-2642.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

POC: 9 CES/CEIEC, 530-634-2738

CULTURAL RESOURCES

Unidentified subsurface archaeological deposits might exist within the work area boundary. If any bones or cultural artifacts are discovered, immediately cease all ground disturbing work and DO NOT further disturb the cultural items. Immediately notify the 9 CES/CEIEC Cultural Resources Manager (530) 634-2738. Work within the area will not resume until the Cultural Resources Manager provides authorization. It is a federal offense, under the provisions of Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (ARPA) and 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 229, to excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise deface any material, structure, or object located on federal lands. Materials include but are not limited to bottles, cans, rocks, soil, minerals, lumber, concrete, metals, bricks, wire, plants and all other manmade or apparently cultural or natural items on AF property.

ELECTRICAL SUPPORTING FACILITIES

If new electrical power poles are installed or existing power poles are modified in this project, the new or modified poles must comply with raptor protection requirements outlined in “Suggested Practices for Avian Protection on Power Lines: the State of the Art in 2006”, Avian Power Line Interaction Committee. When this is not feasible, protective components such as insulated jumper wires, bushing covers, cutout covers internal-gap lightning arresters and insulator covers must be installed to minimize electrocution hazards. For more information, please contact the Natural Resources Manager (NRM) at 530-634-2738.

LANDSCAPING

Removal and Replacement of Landscaping Plants: Removal of native and ornamental trees and shrubs requires the approval of the NRM. When removal of vegetation becomes necessary, trees and shrubs will be replaced with equivalent plants from the Beale AFB Landscape Design Plant List, followed by at least two years of maintenance (watering and weeding). Mitigation plantings will be coordinated with the NRM.

Removal and Replacement of Native Oaks: Removal and replanting of native oaks must be coordinated through the NRM. Replacement oaks should be planted within the same vicinity of the removed tree. If the location is no longer suitable (e.g., developed), then replacement oaks should be planted in a natural area of the base with existing native oaks. The replacement trees shall be a minimum 15-gallon size and must be native oaks. Replacement oaks will be mulched, weeded and watered for three years to promote establishment. Additional guidelines for native oak replacement and maintenance are included in Appendix F in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP.)

All landscaped areas disturbed by construction shall be restored to their original condition or better, e.g., sod, trees, shrubs and mulch replaced along with any irrigation systems. When the soil is re-vegetated, the contractor/shop will remove the erosion control systems. All disturbed areas will be backfilled and returned to normal grade. For more information on landscaping please contact the NRM.

BIRDS

Contact 9 CES/CEIEC at least 30 calendar days in advance to arrange the pre-construction site survey. Birds, nests, and eggs are protected by law from 15 February - 31 August (nesting season). A qualified biologist must perform a pre-construction site survey at least 30 calendar days before construction to determine whether any protected species are present on or near the site. If protected birds are present and nesting on or near the site, construction may be temporarily postponed until the nesting season is over.

All open trenches/holes shall be covered with plywood or adequate cover before leaving the worksite to prevent wildlife from falling in and becoming trapped or personnel from becoming injured.

The BASH Plan requires the design of new hangars or other buildings near the flight line to incorporate design features to discourage bird nesting or roosting (Reference: BAFB OPLAN 91-212, Chapter 2, paragraph 14.H(15)f). In particular, stucco or rough textured walls with sharp soffit angles are an attractive substrate for cliff swallow nesting. In accordance with this OPLAN, this project design should incorporate one of more of the following design features to prevent cliff swallows from nesting on facilities in this area:

the soffit angle at the intersection of wall and eave should be modified to approximately 45 degrees using BirdSlide or similar product; install netting or plastic sheets where wall and eave meet; install or paint on a slick surface material (i.e., Plexiglas, “Bird-Slide”, or slick paint) on the vertical surfaces below eaves.

Contact the Beale AFB Natural Resources Manager at 530-634-2738 for more information.

If new electrical power poles are installed or existing power poles are modified in this project, the new or modified poles must comply with raptor protection requirements outlined in “Suggested Practices for Avian Protection on Power Lines: the State of the Art in 2006”, Avian Power Line Interaction Committee. This is required by the Beale AFB Avian Protection Plan. All new or modified power lines must be designed and constructed to provide 60 inches of clearance between high voltage phases and from any phase to a grounded conductor or metal object. When this is not feasible, protective components such as insulated jumper wires, bushing covers, cutout covers internal-gap lightning arresters and insulator covers must be installed to minimize electrocution hazards. Contact the Beale AFB Natural Resources Manager at 530-634-2738 for more information.

SENSITIVE SPECIES AND/OR HABITATS

A United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) approved biologist will monitor construction activities in or adjacent to sensitive habitats. The biological monitor will ensure compliance required to protect federally-listed species and their habitats. If federally-listed species are found that are likely to be affected by work activities, the Service-approved biologist will have the authority to stop any aspect of the proposed project that could result in unauthorized take of a federally listed species.

Any worker who inadvertently kills or injures a federally-listed species, or finds one injured or trapped, will immediately report the incident to the biological monitor and the NRM.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING

Environmental awareness training will be provided for all construction personnel working on Beale AFB.

Training will be provided at the start of the construction project and within 15 working days of any new worker's arrival on the project. The program will consist of a briefing on environmental issues related to the proposed project. Upon completion of the orientation, employees will sign a form stating that they attended the program and understand all avoidance and minimization measures. These forms will be filed at 9 CES/CEIE and will be accessible to the appropriate resource agencies.

CONSTRUCTION SEASON

Normally, project construction is expected to occur from 1 May through 31 October.