Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Alcan Land Port of Entry Expansion and Modernization in Alcan, Alaska, 8429-8430 [2024-02429]
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ADMINISTRATION
[Notice-PBS–2024–02; Docket No. 2024–
0002; Sequence No.3]
Notice of Availability of a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
the Alcan Land Port of Entry
Expansion and Modernization in Alcan,
Alaska
Public Buildings Service,
General Services Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Notice of availability;
announcement of public hearing.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to the requirements
of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA), GSA has prepared
a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS) to analyze the potential
environmental effects of the proposed
expansion and modernization of the
existing Alcan LPOE. The Alcan LPOE
is located at Milepost 1221.8 on the
Alaska Highway, 0.43 miles from the
U.S./Canada Border. U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) operates this
facility year-round in sub-arctic weather
conditions. The Alcan LPOE is the only
24-hour port serving privately-owned
vehicles (POVs) and commercial traffic
between the Yukon Territory, Canada,
and mainland Alaska. GSA proposes to
build an expanded and modernized
SUMMARY:
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the collections of information are
necessary for the proper performance of
the FDIC’s functions, including whether
the information has practical utility; (b)
the accuracy of the estimates of the
burden of the information collections,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collections of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology. All comments will become
a matter of public record.
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2024.
James P. Sheesley,
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LPOE and new housing units at Alcan,
Alaska, to replace the existing facilities.
The DEIS describes the purpose and
need for the proposed project, the
alternatives considered, the existing
environment that could be affected, the
potential impacts resulting from each of
the alternatives, and proposed best
management practices and mitigation
measures.
DATES:
Public Comment Period—Interested
parties are invited to provide comments
on the DEIS. The public comment
period begins with the publication of
this NOA in the Federal Register and
will end on April 11, 2024. Comments
must be postmarked or received by the
last day of the public comment period
(see ADDRESSES section of this NOA for
how to submit comments).
Hearing Date—GSA will host a hybrid
public hearing for the DEIS on Tuesday,
March 12, 2024, starting at 6 p.m.
Alaska Daylight Saving Time (AKDT).
Interested parties are invited to attend
the hearing in person at the Northway
Community Center, Main Hall at 183
Circle Drive, Northway, AK 99764 or
participate online via the Zoom
platform. Refer to the ADDRESSES section
of this NOA for additional details on the
public hearing location and registration.
ADDRESSES: The DEIS can be viewed or
downloaded from the GSA website at
www.gsa.gov/Alcan. Comments on the
Alcan LPOE DEIS will be accepted until
April 11,2024, and may be submitted by
one of the following methods:
• Mail: Written comments must be
postmarked by April 11, 2024. Address
all physical mail to: U.S. General
Services Administration, Attention:
Aaron Evanson, Capital Project
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Manager, 1301 A Street, Suite 610,
Tacoma, WA 98402
• Email: Submit your comments via
email to AlcanLPOE@gsa.gov. Include
‘‘Alcan DEIS’’ in the subject line of the
message.
• Public Hearing: Verbal and written
comments will be accepted during the
hybrid public hearing on Tuesday,
March 12, 2024, starting at 6 p.m.
AKDT. The public hearing will begin
with a presentation including an
overview of the NEPA process and the
proposed project as well as the findings
of the DEIS. Following the presentation,
there will be a moderated session during
which members of the public
participating either virtually or in
person will be able to provide
comments verbally or in writing. A link
to register to attend the public meeting
virtually, via Zoom, is available at
www.gsa.gov/Alcan. Members of the
public may attend the meeting in person
at Northway Community Center, Main
Hall, 183 Circle Drive, Northway, AK
99764.
Comments sent by any other method,
to any other address or individual, or
received after the end of the comment
period may not be considered by GSA.
All comments received are part of the
public record. All personal identifying
information (e.g., name, address, etc.),
confidential business information, or
otherwise sensitive information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will
be publicly accessible. GSA will accept
anonymous comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Aaron Evanson, Capital Project
Manager, (206) 445–5876, AlcanLPOE@
gsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GSA
identified one action alternative that
meets the stated purpose and need of
the proposed project and thus has been
analyzed in detail in the DEIS. GSA also
analyzed a ‘‘No Action’’ alternative,
which evaluates the effects that would
occur if GSA continued to operate the
LPOE under current conditions (i.e., the
status quo).
Alternative 1 consists of expanding
and modernizing the existing Alcan
LPOE. Alternative 1 would include:
land acquisition; site preparation and
grading; construction of a new Main
LPOE Building, enclosed inspection
vehicle spaces, new housing units with
improved security measures, a firing
range, and a helipad; and demolition of
the existing LPOE structures. Land
acquisition under Alternative 1 would
expand the port to include up to 2.5
acres of land south of and across the
Alaska Highway from the existing
LPOE.
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All facility and infrastructure
improvements proposed under
Alternative 1 would incorporate a
sustainable, climate-resilient, cybersecure, and operationally efficient
design. GSA would seek to meet or
exceed energy and sustainability goals
established by federal guidelines and
policies, along with industry standard
building codes and best practices.
Based on CBP and GSA design
standards, the total enclosed building
area required for the modernized Alcan
LPOE and housing would be 129,145
square feet (sf) with an additional 3,820
sf of booths and canopies and 3,600 sf
of outdoor parking and hard surfaces.
Alternative 1 would provide dualpurpose inspection lanes to allow for
flexibility of inspection operations as
well as enclosed spaces for secondary
inspection of POVs and commercial
vehicles. A modernized Main LPOE
Building would also enhance the
holding and interview capabilities of the
Alcan LPOE to meet current CBP
security standards.
There would be approximately 15
acres of temporary ground disturbance
and 5 acres of permanent ground
disturbance under Alternative 1.
Approximately 5 acres would be used as
a staging area during construction.
There are currently 8 acres of
impermeable surfaces at the LPOE;
expansion and modernization would
add an estimated 4 additional acres of
impervious surfaces.
GSA and CBP are considering an
option under Alternative 1 to pursue
joint operation of the Alcan LPOE with
the Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA). CBSA and CBP officers would
jointly operate the facility to conduct
inspections of U.S. commercial vehicles
and POVs entering Canada; however, no
housing would be provided for CBSA
officers at Alcan. This option would not
affect the design or CBP staffing of the
expanded and modernized Alcan LPOE,
nor contribute additional environmental
impacts under the action alternative,
and hence is not analyzed further in the
DEIS. GSA also evaluated a No Action
alternative, which assumes that
expansion or modernization of the
LPOE would not occur and that port
operations would continue under
current conditions. The No Action
alternative does not meet the stated
purpose and need of the proposed
project.
Classification: The DEIS was prepared
in compliance with the NEPA, as
amended (42 United States Code
[U.S.C.] et seq.), which requires federal
agencies to examine the impacts of their
proposed projects or actions on the
human and natural environment and
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consider alternatives to the proposal
before deciding on taking an action. The
DEIS complies with the 2020 Council on
Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA
regulations (40 Code of Federal
Regulations [CFR] 1500–1508), as
modified by the Phase I 2022 revisions.
The effective date of the 2022 revisions
was May 20, 2022, and reviews that
began after this date are required to
apply the 2020 regulations as modified
by the Phase I revisions unless there is
a clear and fundamental conflict with an
applicable statute. The DEIS effort began
on January 10, 2023, and accordingly
proceeds under the 2020 regulations as
modified by the Phase I revisions. In
addition, the DEIS also complies with
the GSA Public Buildings Service NEPA
Desk Guide and other relevant federal
and state laws and regulations and
executive orders and integrates the
consultation processes required under
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act with the NEPA
process.
Anamarie Crawley,
Director, R10 Facilities Management Division
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[Notice-PBS-2024-02; Docket No. 2024-0002; Sequence No.3]
Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
for the Alcan Land Port of Entry Expansion and Modernization in Alcan,
Alaska
AGENCY: Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration
(GSA).
ACTION: Notice of availability; announcement of public hearing.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), GSA has prepared a Draft Environmental
Impact Statement (DEIS) to analyze the potential environmental effects
of the proposed expansion and modernization of the existing Alcan LPOE.
The Alcan LPOE is located at Milepost 1221.8 on the Alaska Highway,
0.43 miles from the U.S./Canada Border. U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) operates this facility year-round in sub-arctic
weather conditions. The Alcan LPOE is the only 24-hour port serving
privately-owned vehicles (POVs) and commercial traffic between the
Yukon Territory, Canada, and mainland Alaska. GSA proposes to build an
expanded and modernized LPOE and new housing units at Alcan, Alaska, to
replace the existing facilities. The DEIS describes the purpose and
need for the proposed project, the alternatives considered, the
existing environment that could be affected, the potential impacts
resulting from each of the alternatives, and proposed best management
practices and mitigation measures.
DATES:
Public Comment Period--Interested parties are invited to provide
comments on the DEIS. The public comment period begins with the
publication of this NOA in the Federal Register and will end on April
11, 2024. Comments must be postmarked or received by the last day of
the public comment period (see ADDRESSES section of this NOA for how to
submit comments).
Hearing Date--GSA will host a hybrid public hearing for the DEIS on
Tuesday, March 12, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Alaska Daylight Saving Time
(AKDT). Interested parties are invited to attend the hearing in person
at the Northway Community Center, Main Hall at 183 Circle Drive,
Northway, AK 99764 or participate online via the Zoom platform. Refer
to the ADDRESSES section of this NOA for additional details on the
public hearing location and registration.
ADDRESSES: The DEIS can be viewed or downloaded from the GSA website at
www.gsa.gov/Alcan. Comments on the Alcan LPOE DEIS will be accepted
until April 11,2024, and may be submitted by one of the following
methods:
Mail: Written comments must be postmarked by April 11,
2024. Address all physical mail to: U.S. General Services
Administration, Attention: Aaron Evanson, Capital Project
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Manager, 1301 A Street, Suite 610, Tacoma, WA 98402
Email: Submit your comments via email to
[email protected]. Include ``Alcan DEIS'' in the subject line of the
message.
Public Hearing: Verbal and written comments will be
accepted during the hybrid public hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024,
starting at 6 p.m. AKDT. The public hearing will begin with a
presentation including an overview of the NEPA process and the proposed
project as well as the findings of the DEIS. Following the
presentation, there will be a moderated session during which members of
the public participating either virtually or in person will be able to
provide comments verbally or in writing. A link to register to attend
the public meeting virtually, via Zoom, is available at www.gsa.gov/Alcan. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at
Northway Community Center, Main Hall, 183 Circle Drive, Northway, AK
99764.
Comments sent by any other method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of the comment period may not be
considered by GSA. All comments received are part of the public record.
All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.),
confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information
submitted voluntarily by the sender will be publicly accessible. GSA
will accept anonymous comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Evanson, Capital Project
Manager, (206) 445-5876, [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GSA identified one action alternative that
meets the stated purpose and need of the proposed project and thus has
been analyzed in detail in the DEIS. GSA also analyzed a ``No Action''
alternative, which evaluates the effects that would occur if GSA
continued to operate the LPOE under current conditions (i.e., the
status quo).
Alternative 1 consists of expanding and modernizing the existing
Alcan LPOE. Alternative 1 would include: land acquisition; site
preparation and grading; construction of a new Main LPOE Building,
enclosed inspection vehicle spaces, new housing units with improved
security measures, a firing range, and a helipad; and demolition of the
existing LPOE structures. Land acquisition under Alternative 1 would
expand the port to include up to 2.5 acres of land south of and across
the Alaska Highway from the existing LPOE.
All facility and infrastructure improvements proposed under
Alternative 1 would incorporate a sustainable, climate-resilient,
cyber-secure, and operationally efficient design. GSA would seek to
meet or exceed energy and sustainability goals established by federal
guidelines and policies, along with industry standard building codes
and best practices.
Based on CBP and GSA design standards, the total enclosed building
area required for the modernized Alcan LPOE and housing would be
129,145 square feet (sf) with an additional 3,820 sf of booths and
canopies and 3,600 sf of outdoor parking and hard surfaces. Alternative
1 would provide dual-purpose inspection lanes to allow for flexibility
of inspection operations as well as enclosed spaces for secondary
inspection of POVs and commercial vehicles. A modernized Main LPOE
Building would also enhance the holding and interview capabilities of
the Alcan LPOE to meet current CBP security standards.
There would be approximately 15 acres of temporary ground
disturbance and 5 acres of permanent ground disturbance under
Alternative 1. Approximately 5 acres would be used as a staging area
during construction. There are currently 8 acres of impermeable
surfaces at the LPOE; expansion and modernization would add an
estimated 4 additional acres of impervious surfaces.
GSA and CBP are considering an option under Alternative 1 to pursue
joint operation of the Alcan LPOE with the Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA). CBSA and CBP officers would jointly operate the facility
to conduct inspections of U.S. commercial vehicles and POVs entering
Canada; however, no housing would be provided for CBSA officers at
Alcan. This option would not affect the design or CBP staffing of the
expanded and modernized Alcan LPOE, nor contribute additional
environmental impacts under the action alternative, and hence is not
analyzed further in the DEIS. GSA also evaluated a No Action
alternative, which assumes that expansion or modernization of the LPOE
would not occur and that port operations would continue under current
conditions. The No Action alternative does not meet the stated purpose
and need of the proposed project.
Classification: The DEIS was prepared in compliance with the NEPA,
as amended (42 United States Code [U.S.C.] et seq.), which requires
federal agencies to examine the impacts of their proposed projects or
actions on the human and natural environment and consider alternatives
to the proposal before deciding on taking an action. The DEIS complies
with the 2020 Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA regulations
(40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 1500-1508), as modified by the
Phase I 2022 revisions. The effective date of the 2022 revisions was
May 20, 2022, and reviews that began after this date are required to
apply the 2020 regulations as modified by the Phase I revisions unless
there is a clear and fundamental conflict with an applicable statute.
The DEIS effort began on January 10, 2023, and accordingly proceeds
under the 2020 regulations as modified by the Phase I revisions. In
addition, the DEIS also complies with the GSA Public Buildings Service
NEPA Desk Guide and other relevant federal and state laws and
regulations and executive orders and integrates the consultation
processes required under Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act with the
NEPA process.
Anamarie Crawley,
Director, R10 Facilities Management Division 10PM.
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