[Environmental assessment for a radon abatement program at six hatchery residences and four hatchery buildings statewide]

8 Pages·1994·0.26 MB·English

by  Montana. Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

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Helena MT 59620-0701
August 26, 1994
Environmental Quality Council, Capitol Building, Helena 59620
Fish Wildlife and Parks
Resource Assessment
Fisheries Division
Regional Information Officers
State Library
Jim Jenson, Montana Environmental Information Center,
P.O. Box 1184, Helena MT 59624
Janet Ellis, Montana Audubon Council, P.O. Box 595, Helena, MT
59624
Montana Wildlife Federation, Box 1175, Helena, Mt 59624
State Historical and Preservation Officer (SHPO)
Hatchery Managers
Ladies and Gentlemen
The enclosed Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for a
radon abatement program at six hatchery residences and four
hatchery buildings statewide. All work will occur on buildings
owned by FWP.
The Scope of the proposed work has been determined to be sufficient
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in comments where impacts may occur.
Any questions on this project should be addressed to the
undersigned. Anyone wanting a public meeting on this proposal
should also contact the undersigned. All comments should be
forwarded by Sept. 26, 1994.
Sincerely,
Thurston Dotson
Fisheries Division
[phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS
1420 E 6th Ave, PO Box 200701 Helena, MT 59620-0701
[phone]
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Project Title Radon Abatement at Hatchery Residence and Buildings
Division/Bureau Fisheries/Hatchery
Program Radon Abatement
Description of Project This project will correct high radon
concentrations measured at six residences and four hatchery
buildings. This project is proposed to install ventilation systems
to reduce radon concentrations to recommended levels.
POTENTIAL IMPACT ON PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
COMMENTS ON
ATTACHED
MAJOR MODERATE MINOR NONE UNKNOWN PAGES
1. Terrestrial & aquatic X
life and habitats
2. Water quality, quantity X
& distribution
3. Geology & soil quality, X
stability & moisture
4. Vegetation cover, X
quantity & quality
5. Aesthetics X
6. Air quality X
7. Unique, endangered, X
fragile, or limited
environmental resources
8. Demands on environmental X
resources of land, water,
air & energy
9. Historical & X X
archaeological sites

POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
COMMENTS ON
ATTACHED
MAJOR MODERATE MINOR NONE UNKNOWN PAGES
1. Social structures & X
mores
2. Cultural uniqueness AV
& diversity
3. Local & state tax X
base & tax revenue
4. Agricultural or X
industrial production
3• XiU.Illo.il IleaiUll x x
d6i.sQturainbtuittiyon&of X
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7. Access to fit quality X
wilderness activities
x
distribution of
employment
9. Distribution & X
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g1o0v.erDnemmeanntdsseforrvices X X
11. Industrial & X X
commercial activity
12. Demands for energy X X
13. Locally adopted X
environmental plans &
goals
14. Transportation X
networks & traffic
flows
Other groups or agencies contacted or which may have overlapping
jurisdiction State historical and preservation office
Individuals or groups contributing to this EA FWP
Recommendation concerning preparation of EIS The impacts identified in
this review are not significant and the development of an EIS is not
necessary.
EA prepared by : Thurston Dotson
Date: August 26. 1994

Potential Impact on Physical Environment
9. Historical & archaeological sites.
One building with high radon concentrations, located at Big Springs
Trout Hatchery, is eligible for listing on the national registry of
historical places. The only effect on this structure due to this
project will be to install venting exits either through roof or at
some appropriate wall location. This would be installed in a way as
not to detract from the buildings exterior appearance.
Potential Impacts on Human Environment
5. Human health.
The living and working environment will be improved as a result of
this project.
10. Demands for government services.
This project may result in a one time elevated workload. Increased
workload will be in the order of reviewing and acting on plans and
specifications and supervising installation of abatement equipment.
11. Industrial & commercial activity.
Some increased activity in the order of materials and supplies may
occur as a result of this project.
12. Demands for energy.
Increased electrical energy and possible a minor increase in fossil
fuels may be required during installation. In addition a small
increase in electrical energy will be required to operate venting
equipment after installation.