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Langley AFB proposes to construct a new storm sewer system to alleviate the flooding along the flightline and in the hangar area along Danforth Avenue. Additionally, the project proposes building a new pump station to discharge the collected runoff into the Back River. The new storm water system would be designed to handle the 10-year, 1-hour rain event This Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzes the impacts associated with construction and operation of the proposed action alignment, the Northeast Outfall alternative, and the no-action alternative. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES Proposed Action and Northeast Outfall Alternative: This EA provides an analysis of the potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed action and alternatives. Nine resource categories received thorough evaluation to identify potential environmental consequences. As indicated in Chapter 4.0, none of the alternatives would result in significant impacts to any resource area. Land Use Resources: Construction of the upgrades to the storm sewer system with the proposed action or Northeast Outfall alternative would be consistent with base plans and with the goals of the Coastal Zone Management Act. Storm water standard construction practices would be included in the project construction to reduce the potential for soil erosion into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. No conflicts with existing on-base land uses would result from the construction at either site. Under the proposed action, on base roads would be closed temporarily and certain parking spaces would be unavailable with the construction of storm sewer along Danforth A venue and Andrews Street and across Sweeney Boulevard. If the Northeast Outfall alternative were chosen, then Ward Road would require temporary closure. In all cases, the contractor would provide signage and detours to maintain access to this area for base personnel. Socioeconomics and Environmental Justice: Construction activity, employment, and earnings associated with the proposed action and the Northeast Outfall alternative would be very similar. No adverse environmental consequences would be expected. Construction and operation of the upgrades to the storm sewer system would not create any disproportionately high and adverse health and environmental effects on low-income and minority populations on base or in the vicinity of Langley AFB.
Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. REPORT DATE AUG 20052. REPORT TYPE Environmental Assessment USACE SPONSOR/MONITOR'S REPORT NUMBER(S) DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Approved for public release; distribution unlimited SUPPLEMENTARY NOTESThe original document contains color images. ABSTRACTThis EA describes the potential environmental consequences of five proposed projects within the WINDO at Langley AFB. Projects include the relocation of the government fuel station, alert area expansion, visitors' quarters construction, relocation of the explosive ordnance disposal training range, and construction of parking for WRM and ACCRSS facilities. Ten resource categories received a thorough evaluation to identify potential impacts. An increase to safety risks during demo and construction would be mitigated by employing standard safety practices. Any noise associated with work at these sites would be temporary and limited to daytime hours. These actions would have the potential to disturb portions of various ERP sites; a waiver from ACC would be necessary, which would identify appropriate control measures. These actions would be consistent with the base General Plan, and any transportation impacts resulting from increased truck traffic would be minor. Interruption of utilities and other infrastructure due to demo and construction activities would be temporary. Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Water Resources, Biological Resources, and Socioeconomics would not be significantly affected by this action. No long term environmental consequences are anticipated.
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