Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for the Environmental Assessment Addressing Implementation of the Real Property Master Plan at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California, 27701-27702 [2017-12565]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD–2015–OS–0013]
Notice of Availability for Finding of No
Significant Impact for the
Environmental Assessment
Addressing Implementation of the Real
Property Master Plan at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California
Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA), Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) for
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) for the Environmental
Assessment (EA) Addressing
Implementation of the Real Property
Master Plan (RPMP) at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California.
AGENCY:
On February 10, 2015, DLA
published a NOA in the Federal
Register (80 FR 7420) announcing the
publication of the EA Addressing
Implementation of the RPMP at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California. The EA was available for a
30-day public comment period that
ended March 12, 2015. The EA was
prepared as required under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969. In addition, the EA complied with
DLA Regulation 1000.22. During the
public comment period, three comment
letters were received (from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), San Joaquin Council of
Governments (SJCOG), and San Joaquin
County Department of Public Works
(County)). These letters were addressed
directly with each agency via written
correspondence and no additional
comments were received. The public
comments are addressed in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this notice. An appendix was added to
the EA that includes the three agency
comments and the DLA response letters.
The revised EA has been posted to
Docket ID: DOD–2015–OS–0013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira
Silverberg at 703–767–0705 during
normal business hours Monday through
Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(EDT), or by email: ira.silverberg@
dla.mil.
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SUMMARY:
To
summarize the comments received, the
EPA expressed concerns about the
process that DLA will use to identify
and manage asbestos-containing
materials and polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) during demolition of buildings,
to avoid the potential dispersal of Valley
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Fever spores during ground-disturbing
activities, and to determine the
appropriate level of NEPA analysis for
individual projects. The SJCOG asked
for more details about cumulative traffic
impacts of the proposed projects. The
County also requested additional
analysis of transportation impacts and
recommended preparing a full Traffic
Impact Study in accordance with
County Guidelines. In addition, the
County was concerned about the
potential impacts resulting from the
development of 460 acres of prime
farmland. DLA considered all comments
before making the determination to
proceed with a FONSI. Specifically,
DLA response letters emphasized that
the real property master plan and its
component plans are planning level
documents used to provide DLA with
information to support future capital
investment decisions and real property
decisions. These documents provide
general direction for potential areas and
timing for future development.
However, until funding is available for
the anticipated projects, there is
insufficient design information available
to conduct detailed analyses, such as a
Traffic Impact Study. A more detailed
NEPA review will be conducted for
individual projects once these projects
are further defined. These NEPA
analyses will assess the additional
impacts identified during the comment
period. Specifically, with regard to
traffic impacts, DLA noted its ongoing
efforts to reduce traffic impacts and
greenhouse gas emissions, to promote
mass transit options, and to provide
flexible work schedules. In addition,
DLA committed to engaging the County,
SJCOG, and the City of Tracy to conduct
a Traffic Impact Study once future
projects are further defined. DLA also
committed to secure all necessary
approvals and permits for potential
projects prior to construction. Further,
DLA said it will coordinate with the
Department of Agriculture and Natural
Resources Conservation Service prior to
conversion of prime farmland. This
FONSI documents the decision of DLA
to implement the RPMP and its
component plans at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California. DLA has determined that the
Proposed Action is not a major Federal
action significantly affecting the quality
of the human environment within the
context of NEPA and no significant
impacts on the human environment are
associated with this decision.
DLA completed an EA to address the
potential environmental consequences
associated with the proposed
implementation of the RPMP and its
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component plans at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California. This FONSI incorporates the
EA by reference and summarizes the
results of the analyses in the EA.
Purpose of and Need for Action: The
purpose of the Proposed Action is to
implement Defense Distribution Depot,
San Joaquin’s RPMP and its component
plans to establish a foundation that
provides direction for future
development of the facilities,
infrastructure, land use, and
environmental conditions at the
installation. The Proposed Action is
needed to ensure that the installation is
able to meet its current and future
mission logistics and warehousing
requirements while ensuring the energy
efficiency and sustainability of the
installation.
Proposed Action and Alternatives:
Under the Proposed Action, DLA would
implement the installation’s RPMP and
its component plans. The RPMP
provides the direction for future
development of the installation over the
next 20 years and identifies a series of
building, infrastructure, and energy
projects that would ensure the
installation is able to meet its current
and future logistics and warehousing
mission requirements in a sustainable
and environmentally conscious manner.
Implementing the projects in the
RPMP would improve mission
capability and installation efficiency by
siting and designing modern, energyefficient, sustainable buildings and
infrastructure to supplement existing
facilities (and in the future, replace
outdated facilities) and by upgrading
existing buildings and infrastructure to
address life, safety, security, and
mission deficiencies. The proposed
projects include the construction of
2,170,100 square feet of new buildings
and the demolition of 657,822 square
feet of existing buildings. The top
planning needs that would be addressed
through implementation of the RPMP
are siting Warehouse 59 and replacing
the outside storage area, siting the
proposed redesigned access control
point, and siting the programmed
military construction projects.
Additionally, the proposed projects
include renewable energy and utility
projects; improvements to buildings,
roads and pavements, and other
infrastructure; and implementation of
measures to reduce consumption of
energy and water and generation of
waste. All projects would be sited to
maximize functionality and encourage
consolidation and reuse or
redevelopment, and be designed to
incorporate Net-Zero Energy (NZE) and
other sustainable measures.
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Component plans of the RPMP
include the NZE Study, Sustainability
Plan (SP), and Integrated Pest
Management Plan (IPMP) for the
installation. The NZE Study balances
the installation’s future energy demand
from buildings, industrial processes,
fleet vehicles, and equipment with
onsite and offsite renewable energy
production. The SP provides a pathway
for the installation to move toward
compliance with relevant Federal
mandates regarding sustainability. The
IPMP is the installation’s annual plan
for its pest management program.
Implementation of the NZE Study, SP,
and IPMP would enable the installation
to reduce energy and fossil fuel use,
increase alternative fuel use, achieve an
NZE footprint, meet or exceed relevant
Federal sustainability mandates,
practice sound natural resources
stewardship, comply with
environmental policies and regulations,
and reduce reliance on pesticides while
reducing real property damage and
maintenance costs.
Description of the No Action
Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DLA would not implement
the RPMP or its component plans. In
general, implementation of the No
Action Alternative would require DLA
to continue using existing undersized
and inefficient facilities and abandon
the proposed facility expansion,
infrastructure enhancement,
sustainability improvement, and pest
management actions of the RPMP and
its component plans, which would
hamper the ability of the installation to
meet its current and future mission
requirements. The No Action
Alternative would not meet the purpose
of and need for the Proposed Action.
Potential Environmental Impacts: No
significant effects on environmental
resources would be expected from the
Proposed Action. Insignificant, adverse
effects on noise, geological resources,
water resources, biological resources,
transportation and infrastructure, and
hazardous materials and wastes would
be expected. Insignificant, beneficial
effects on land use and recreation, air
quality, water resources, biological
resources, transportation and
infrastructure, and hazardous materials
and wastes also would be expected.
Details of the environmental
consequences are discussed in the EA,
which is hereby incorporated by
reference.
Determination: DLA has determined
that implementation of the Proposed
Action will not have a significant effect
on the human environment. Human
environment was interpreted
comprehensively to include the natural
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and physical environment and the
relationship of people with that
environment. Specifically, no highly
uncertain or controversial impacts,
unique or unknown risks, or
cumulatively significant effects were
identified. Implementation of the
Proposed Action will not violate any
Federal, state, or local laws. Based on
the results of the analyses performed
during preparation of the EA and
consideration of comments received
during the public comment period, Ms.
Denise Miller, Director, DLA Installation
Support, concludes that implementation
of the RPMP and its component plans at
Defense Distribution Depot, San
Joaquin, California, does not constitute
a major Federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human
environment within the context of
NEPA. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement for the Proposed
Action is not required.
Dated: June 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2015-OS-0013]
Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for
the Environmental Assessment Addressing Implementation of the Real
Property Master Plan at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California
AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) for Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) Addressing
Implementation of the Real Property Master Plan (RPMP) at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California.
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SUMMARY: On February 10, 2015, DLA published a NOA in the Federal
Register (80 FR 7420) announcing the publication of the EA Addressing
Implementation of the RPMP at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California. The EA was available for a 30-day public comment period
that ended March 12, 2015. The EA was prepared as required under the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. In addition, the EA
complied with DLA Regulation 1000.22. During the public comment period,
three comment letters were received (from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG),
and San Joaquin County Department of Public Works (County)). These
letters were addressed directly with each agency via written
correspondence and no additional comments were received. The public
comments are addressed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this
notice. An appendix was added to the EA that includes the three agency
comments and the DLA response letters. The revised EA has been posted
to Docket ID: DOD-2015-OS-0013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira Silverberg at 703-767-0705 during
normal business hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. (EDT), or by email: ira.silverberg@dla.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To summarize the comments received, the EPA
expressed concerns about the process that DLA will use to identify and
manage asbestos-containing materials and polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) during demolition of buildings, to avoid the potential dispersal
of Valley Fever spores during ground-disturbing activities, and to
determine the appropriate level of NEPA analysis for individual
projects. The SJCOG asked for more details about cumulative traffic
impacts of the proposed projects. The County also requested additional
analysis of transportation impacts and recommended preparing a full
Traffic Impact Study in accordance with County Guidelines. In addition,
the County was concerned about the potential impacts resulting from the
development of 460 acres of prime farmland. DLA considered all comments
before making the determination to proceed with a FONSI. Specifically,
DLA response letters emphasized that the real property master plan and
its component plans are planning level documents used to provide DLA
with information to support future capital investment decisions and
real property decisions. These documents provide general direction for
potential areas and timing for future development. However, until
funding is available for the anticipated projects, there is
insufficient design information available to conduct detailed analyses,
such as a Traffic Impact Study. A more detailed NEPA review will be
conducted for individual projects once these projects are further
defined. These NEPA analyses will assess the additional impacts
identified during the comment period. Specifically, with regard to
traffic impacts, DLA noted its ongoing efforts to reduce traffic
impacts and greenhouse gas emissions, to promote mass transit options,
and to provide flexible work schedules. In addition, DLA committed to
engaging the County, SJCOG, and the City of Tracy to conduct a Traffic
Impact Study once future projects are further defined. DLA also
committed to secure all necessary approvals and permits for potential
projects prior to construction. Further, DLA said it will coordinate
with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation
Service prior to conversion of prime farmland. This FONSI documents the
decision of DLA to implement the RPMP and its component plans at
Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California. DLA has determined
that the Proposed Action is not a major Federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human environment within the context of
NEPA and no significant impacts on the human environment are associated
with this decision.
DLA completed an EA to address the potential environmental
consequences associated with the proposed implementation of the RPMP
and its component plans at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin,
California. This FONSI incorporates the EA by reference and summarizes
the results of the analyses in the EA.
Purpose of and Need for Action: The purpose of the Proposed Action
is to implement Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin's RPMP and its
component plans to establish a foundation that provides direction for
future development of the facilities, infrastructure, land use, and
environmental conditions at the installation. The Proposed Action is
needed to ensure that the installation is able to meet its current and
future mission logistics and warehousing requirements while ensuring
the energy efficiency and sustainability of the installation.
Proposed Action and Alternatives: Under the Proposed Action, DLA
would implement the installation's RPMP and its component plans. The
RPMP provides the direction for future development of the installation
over the next 20 years and identifies a series of building,
infrastructure, and energy projects that would ensure the installation
is able to meet its current and future logistics and warehousing
mission requirements in a sustainable and environmentally conscious
manner.
Implementing the projects in the RPMP would improve mission
capability and installation efficiency by siting and designing modern,
energy-efficient, sustainable buildings and infrastructure to
supplement existing facilities (and in the future, replace outdated
facilities) and by upgrading existing buildings and infrastructure to
address life, safety, security, and mission deficiencies. The proposed
projects include the construction of 2,170,100 square feet of new
buildings and the demolition of 657,822 square feet of existing
buildings. The top planning needs that would be addressed through
implementation of the RPMP are siting Warehouse 59 and replacing the
outside storage area, siting the proposed redesigned access control
point, and siting the programmed military construction projects.
Additionally, the proposed projects include renewable energy and
utility projects; improvements to buildings, roads and pavements, and
other infrastructure; and implementation of measures to reduce
consumption of energy and water and generation of waste. All projects
would be sited to maximize functionality and encourage consolidation
and reuse or redevelopment, and be designed to incorporate Net-Zero
Energy (NZE) and other sustainable measures.
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Component plans of the RPMP include the NZE Study, Sustainability
Plan (SP), and Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) for the
installation. The NZE Study balances the installation's future energy
demand from buildings, industrial processes, fleet vehicles, and
equipment with onsite and offsite renewable energy production. The SP
provides a pathway for the installation to move toward compliance with
relevant Federal mandates regarding sustainability. The IPMP is the
installation's annual plan for its pest management program.
Implementation of the NZE Study, SP, and IPMP would enable the
installation to reduce energy and fossil fuel use, increase alternative
fuel use, achieve an NZE footprint, meet or exceed relevant Federal
sustainability mandates, practice sound natural resources stewardship,
comply with environmental policies and regulations, and reduce reliance
on pesticides while reducing real property damage and maintenance
costs.
Description of the No Action Alternative: Under the No Action
Alternative, DLA would not implement the RPMP or its component plans.
In general, implementation of the No Action Alternative would require
DLA to continue using existing undersized and inefficient facilities
and abandon the proposed facility expansion, infrastructure
enhancement, sustainability improvement, and pest management actions of
the RPMP and its component plans, which would hamper the ability of the
installation to meet its current and future mission requirements. The
No Action Alternative would not meet the purpose of and need for the
Proposed Action.
Potential Environmental Impacts: No significant effects on
environmental resources would be expected from the Proposed Action.
Insignificant, adverse effects on noise, geological resources, water
resources, biological resources, transportation and infrastructure, and
hazardous materials and wastes would be expected. Insignificant,
beneficial effects on land use and recreation, air quality, water
resources, biological resources, transportation and infrastructure, and
hazardous materials and wastes also would be expected. Details of the
environmental consequences are discussed in the EA, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
Determination: DLA has determined that implementation of the
Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the human
environment. Human environment was interpreted comprehensively to
include the natural and physical environment and the relationship of
people with that environment. Specifically, no highly uncertain or
controversial impacts, unique or unknown risks, or cumulatively
significant effects were identified. Implementation of the Proposed
Action will not violate any Federal, state, or local laws. Based on the
results of the analyses performed during preparation of the EA and
consideration of comments received during the public comment period,
Ms. Denise Miller, Director, DLA Installation Support, concludes that
implementation of the RPMP and its component plans at Defense
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California, does not constitute a
major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human
environment within the context of NEPA. Therefore, an environmental
impact statement for the Proposed Action is not required.
Dated: June 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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