Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Environmental Impact Statement for Realignment of Beale Air Force Base
Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Environmental Impact Statement for Realignment of Beale Air Force Base

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Published: 1990

Total Pages: 173

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This statement assesses the potential environmental impacts from realignment of Beale AFB, located near Marysville, California. Realignment will increase on-base activity and require construction of new facilities. Existing air quality may be affected by both construction and operational activities. Operational impacts will not be significant with respect to local and regional air quality because operations will occur within the same air basin as they did at Mather AFB. Biological habitats including vernal pools and other wetlands and riparian habitats may be affected by construction of new facilities; however, no Federal- or State-listed threatened or endangered species are expected to be affected. Realignment will create additional peak period round trips, resulting in impacts on base access, intersections, and parking lots. Portions of the water distribution system and the water treatment facilities will have to be upgraded to meet the increased demand expected as a result of the realignment. If the potential presence of abandoned underground storage tanks in areas planned for construction of new facilities and asbestos-containing materials in buildings planned for demolition or modification is verified, confirmatory studies and appropriate remedial actions will be required. The realignment will have a positive effect on the local and regional economy.

Environmental Impact Statement for Realignment of Beale Air Force Base, California
Environmental Impact Statement for Realignment of Beale Air Force Base, California

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Published: 1990

Total Pages: 231

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This statement assesses the potential environmental impacts from realignment of Beale AFB, located near Marysville, California. Realignment will increase on-base activity and require construction of new facilities. Existing air quality may be affected by both construction and operational activities. Operational impacts will not be significant with respect to local and regional air quality because operations will occur within the same air basin as they did at Mather AFB. Biological habitats including vernal pools and other wetlands and riparian habitats may be affected by construction of new facilities; however, no Federal- or State-listed threatened or endangered species are expected to be affected. Realignment will create additional peak period round trips, resulting in impacts on base access, intersections, and parking lots. Portions of the water distribution system and the water treatment facilities will have to be upgraded to meet the increased demand expected as a result of the realignment. If the potential presence of abandoned underground storage tanks in areas planned for construction of new facilities and asbestos-containing materials in buildings planned for demolition or modification is verified, confirmatory studies and appropriate remedial actions will be required. The realignment will have a positive effect on the local and regional economy.

Tier One: Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Volume 1. Realignment of Mountain Home Air Force Base and Proposed Expanded Range Capability
Tier One: Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Volume 1. Realignment of Mountain Home Air Force Base and Proposed Expanded Range Capability

Author: TACTICAL AIR COMMAND LANGLEY AFB VA.

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Published: 1990

Total Pages: 375

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This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is prepared in accordance with Air Force regulations, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) guidelines to assess the combined impacts of the Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) realignment and a proposed expanded range capability. This EIS is the beginning or Tier 1 of an environmental analysis process that addresses the specific impacts to MHAFB and its environs. This Tier 1 EIS, in addition to evaluating the specific impacts of the MHAFB realignment actions, identifies and evaluates in general terms the potential expansion of range capability in southwestern Idaho and any reasonable alternatives available to meet training requirements. Air Force short-term, intermediate, and long-term training requirements are also identified in this Tier 1 EIS. Tier 1 will contribute to the decision to either proceed further with detailed studies and analysis for a range capability expansion in southwestern Idaho, or to select other alternatives. This Tier 1 EIS provides the initial framework (operational requirements, range development criteria, environmental attributes for the area, and description of environmental impacts associated with ranges) for use in a subsequent Tier 2 EIS if the decision is made to pursue a range expansion option. (sdw).