DTIC ADA636663: Environmental Assessment, Hubbard Memorial Golf Course, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

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FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
HUBBARD MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH
JANUARY 27, 2003
Prepared for:
HILL AIR FORCE BASE
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE OO ALC/EMR
7274 WARDLEIGH ROAD, BLDG 5
HAFB, UT 84056
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1. REPORT DATE 3. DATES COVERED
27 JAN 2003 2. REPORT TYPE 00-00-2003 to 00-00-2003
4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER
Final Environmental Assessment Hubbard Memorial Golf Course Hill
5b. GRANT NUMBER
Air Force Base, Utah
5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER
6. AUTHOR(S) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER
5e. TASK NUMBER
5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER
7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION
Stantec Consulting Inc,3995 South 700 East, Suite 300,Salt Lake REPORT NUMBER
City,UT,84107
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14. ABSTRACT

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a. REPORT b. ABSTRACT c. THIS PAGE Same as 57
unclassified unclassified unclassified Report (SAR)
Standard Form 298 (Rev. 8-98)
Prescribed by ANSI Std Z39-18
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
HUBBARD MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE
1.0 NAME OF PROPOSED ACTION
Improvements of Hubbard Memorial Golf Course at Hill Air Force Base (Hill AFB), Utah.
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES
Hill AFB proposes to improve the Hubbard Memorial Golf Course at Hill AFB, Utah. The
Proposed Action includes construction of a new driving range and a new 9-hole golf
course, replacement of the entire irrigation system and construction of an additional
pond, removal of Building 711, and construction of a new maintenance building.
In addition to the proposed action, the No-Action Alternative and other available
Alternatives were analyzed. Under the no-action alternative, none of the proposed golf
course improvements would be made. Other available Alternatives include constructing
the new driving range without the additional 9-hole golf course, constructing the
additional 9-hole golf course without the new driving range, and maintenance of current
irrigation system on an as-needed basis.
3.0 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
SURFACE WATER
Proposed Action: Construction activities associated with the proposed action would
disturb existing ground cover thereby causing soil erosion and sedimentation in the
storm water drainage system. The proposed construction will need a Utah Pollution
Discharge Elimination Program (UPDES) construction permit and a storm water pollution
prevention plan to minimize these effects. Temporary and short-term impact to surface
water is expected.
Alternatives: Similarly, construction activities .involved in the alternatives would disturb
existing ground cover and would need a UPDES permit and a storm water pollution
prevention plan.
No-Action Alternative: The proposed construction would not occur and there would be no
impacts to surface water.
GROUND WATER
Proposed Action: Construction activities associated with shallow excavation and golf
course operation would not alter groundwater conditions in the area.
Alternatives: Similarly, groundwater would not be altered by the alternatives.
No-Action Alternative: The proposed construction would not occur and there would be no
impacts to groundwater.
GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Proposed Action: Construction activities would cause minor disturbances to surface soils
in the vicinity of the project area. However, the construction is not expected to have an
impact on the geology of the proposed area. Land restoration and re-vegetation of
disturbed areas will be performed according to standard construction practices and Hill
AFB specifications.
Alternatives: Similarly, construction activities involved in the alternatives would disturb
existing ground cover. The disturbances are expected to be minor and temporary. These
construction activities are not expected to have an impact on the geology of the
proposed area.
No-Action Alternative: The proposed construction would not occur and there would be no
impacts to geological resources.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Proposed Action: No adverse impacts on the local vegetation, wetlands and wildlife. A
red-tailed hawk nest is located near the Hill AFB runway and within the area of the
proposed action. However, it is not anticipated that the hawk nest will be disturbed or
moved.
Alternatives: Similarly, construction activities involved in the alternatives have no
adverse impact on the local vegetation, wetlands and wildlife.
No-Action Alternative: The proposed construction would not occur and there would be no
impacts to biological resources.
II
AIR QUALITY
Proposed Action: The construction activities associated with the proposed action would
have temporary impacts to air quality. There are no long-term impacts of air quality
under the proposed action. Hill AFB requires dust control measures for construction sites
in the base. Construction emissions are not expected to exceed the minimum levels for
VOCs and NOx outlined in the Conformity Rule. Asbestos survey and abatement plan
are required prior to demolition of Building 711.
Alternatives: Similarly, there are no long-term impacts of air quality from the
alternatives. Emissions from construction activities involved in the alternatives are not
expected to exceed de minimus levels. Asbestos survey and abatement plan are
required prior to demolition of Building 711.
No-Action Alternative: The proposed construction would not occur and there would be no
impacts to air quality.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Proposed Action: Impacts to cultural resources are not expected under the proposed
action. No historic properties have been identified in the area. Any archaeological
remains discovered during construction would be handled according to the Federal
regulations.
Alternatives: Similarly, the alternatives have no adverse impact on cultural resources.
No-Action Alternative: There would be no changes to cultural resources.
NOISE
Proposed Action: Hill AFB is an active military facility that generates noise from aircraft
operations and vehicle traffic. During construction, the proposed action would result in
temporary minor increases of noise levels in the vicinity of the project area. Noise
environment would be similar to typical construction activities, such as use of equipment
for site preparation and construction. Impacts from construction-related noise are
expected to be short-term, negligible, and confined to the Base.
III
Alternatives: Similarly, impacts from construction-related noise involved in the
alternatives are expected to be short-term negligible and confined to the Base.
No-Action Alternative: There would be no impacts to noise environment.
LAND USE
Proposed Action: Adverse impacts on land use at Hill AFB are not anticipated from the
proposed action. The proposed construction is consistent with the Hill AFB General
Plan and there are no change in land management and ownership.
Alternatives: Similarly, adverse impacts on land use involved in the alternatives are not
expected.
No-Action Alternative: There would be no change to land use.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE
Proposed Action: Potential impacts on hazardous materials and waste include
contaminated soils in the vicinity of Operable Unit (OU) 11 that is currently under
investigation. Contaminated soils would be disposed of in accordance with CERCLA
standards and Hill AFB requirements. Impacts to hazardous materials and waste
management at Hill AFB are not expected.
Alternatives: Similarly, potential impacts on hazardous materials and waste
management in the alternatives are not expected.
No-Action Alternative: There would be no change to hazardous materials and waste.
SAFETY AND HEALTH
Proposed Action: There would be a slight increased risk of injury to workers.
Construction activities would be conducted in accordance with OSHA requirements, Air
Force safety regulations, Air Force Technical Orders, and standards prescribed by Air
Force Occupational Safety and Health requirements. Therefore, impacts to safety and
health would be temporary and minimal.
IV
4.0 CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results of this Environmental Assessment, no significant adverse impacts
are expected from the proposed Hubbard Golf Course improvements. Therefore, in
accordance with Air Force Instruction 32-7061, a Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) may be issued. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not
necessary.
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SUMW.ARY
I. An Environmental Assessment (EA) (Tab 3) has been prepared to describe the potential environmenral
impacts resulting from the proposed improvements of the Hubbard Memorial Golf Course at Hill Air Force
Base (AFB), Utah. The purpose and need of the new course is to increase capacity of the existing golf
course. In addition, it will provide an easier course for the development of junior and beginner golfers, and
allow play during tournament play on the existing 18-hole course. The proposed action includes
construction of a new driving range and a new 9-hole golf course, replacement of entire irrigation system,
removal of Building 711, and construction of a new maintenance building. Based upon the evaluation of
environmental consequences, the proposed action would not have negative environmental impacts. A
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is located at Tab I. An Executive Snmmary is located at Tab 2.
2. The EA was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 32-7061.
3. RECOMMENDATION. 00-ALC/CD, Environmental Protection Committee Chairman review the
FONSI, Tab I. Signature of the FONSI will be completed after the public comment period.
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SUMMARY
1. An Environmental Assessment (EA) (Tab 3) has been prepared to describe the potential environmental
impacts resulting from the proposed improvements of the Hubbard Memorial Golf Course at Hill Air Force
Base (AFB), Utah. The purpose and need of the new course is to increase capacity of the existing golf
course. In addition, it will provide an easier course for the development of junior and beginner golfers, and
allow play during tournament play on the existing 18-hole course. The proposed action includes
construction of a new driving range and a new 9-ho1e golf course, replacement of entire irrigation system,
removal of Building 711, and construction of a new maintenance building. Based upon the evaluation of
environmental consequences, the proposed action would not have negative environmental impacts. A
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is located at Tab 1. An Executive Summary is located at Tab 2.
2. The EA was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 32-7061.
3. RECOMMENDATION. 00-ALC/CD, Environmental Protection Committee Chairman review the
FONSI, Tab 1. Signature of the FONSI will be completed after the public comment period.
W. R ERT JAMES 3 Tabs
Acting Director of Environmental Management 1. Finding of No Significant Impact
2. Executive Summary
3. Environmental Assessment
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SUMMARY
1. An Environmental Assessment (EA) Tab 3, has been prepared for this proposed action. As a result of
completion of coordination and public comment period, signature of the Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI), Tab 1, is requested. An Executive Summary is located at Tab 2.
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Instruction (AFI) 32-7061.
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