Rolle Airfield Environmental Assessment

160 Pages·2017·10.97 MB·English

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
YUMA COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
ADOT GRANT NO.E5S2Z
Draft Report
ROLLE AIRFIELD
SAN LUIS, ARIZONA | FEBRUARY 2017

DRAFT
Environmental Assessment
Rolle Airfield
San Luis, Arizona

Prepared for:
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
Yuma Area Office
7301 Calle Agua Salada
Yuma, Arizona 85364

Prepared by:
Armstrong Consultants, Inc.
2345 S. Alma School Road
Mesa, Arizona 85210

In associated with:
The Genesis Consulting Group, LLC
SWCA Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Yuma County Airport Authority
ADOT Grant Number: E5S2Z

February 2017 | version 1.0

Yuma County Airport Authority
2191 East 32nd street
Yuma, Arizona | 85365

Environmental Assessment

Rolle Airfield

February 2017

Version 1.0

This environmental assessment has been prepared in accordance with provisions and requirements of
Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 1500 et seq. relating to the implementation of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Need for the Proposed Action .................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Purpose of the Proposed Action................................................................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2.0 Description of the Proposed Action and Alternatives ................................................................... 2-1
2.1 History and Location .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Alternatives Considered in Detail ............................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 No-Action Alternative ............................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.2 Proposed Action ....................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3.0 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences .......................................................... 3-1
3.1 Aesthetics ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Affected Environment ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.1.2-1 No Action ......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.2-2 Proposed Action .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.3 Management and Mitigation Measures .................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.4 Best Management Practices ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Air Quality ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 Affected Environment ............................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.2 Environmental Consequences ............................................................................................................. 3-10
3.2.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-13
3.2.4 Best Management Practices ................................................................................................................. 3-14
3.3 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................................. 3-14
3.3.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-14
3.3.2 Environmental Consequences ............................................................................................................. 3-22
3.3.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-22
3.3.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-23
3.3.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-29
3.3.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-30
3.4 Cultural/Historic Resources ..................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.4.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-31
3.4.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ............................................................................................. 3-32
3.4.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-32
3.4.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-32
3.4.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-32
3.4.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-32
3.5 Geology and Soils ....................................................................................................................................... 3-32
3.5.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-32
3.5.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ............................................................................................. 3-33
3.5.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-33
3.5.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-33
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3.5.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-33
3.5.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-33
3.6 Hazardous and Solid Waste ...................................................................................................................... 3-33
3.6.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-33
3.6.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ............................................................................................. 3-34
3.6.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-34
3.6.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-34
3.6.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-34
3.6.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-34
3.7 Water Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 3-34
3.7.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-34
3.7.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ............................................................................................. 3-35
3.7.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.7.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-35
3.7.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-35
3.7.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-36
3.8 Land Use/Ownership ................................................................................................................................ 3-36
3.8.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.8.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ............................................................................................. 3-36
3.8.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.8.2.-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.8.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-36
3.8.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-36
3.9 Noise ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-36
3.9.1 Affected Environment .......................................................................................................................... 3-36
3.9.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ............................................................................................. 3-37
3.9.2-1 No Action ...................................................................................................................................... 3-37
3.9.2-2 Proposed Action ........................................................................................................................... 3-37
3.9.3 Management and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 3-37
3.9.4 Best Management Practices .................................................................................................................. 3-37
3.10 Indian Trusts Assets ................................................................................................................................... 3-37
3.10.1 Affected Environment ...................................................................................................................... 3-37
3.10.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ........................................................................................ 3-38
3.10.3 Management and Mitigation Measures .......................................................................................... 3-38
3.10.4 Best Management Practices ............................................................................................................. 3-38
3.11 Socioeconomics .......................................................................................................................................... 3-38
3.11.1 Affected Environment ...................................................................................................................... 3-38
3.11.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ........................................................................................ 3-39
3.11.2-1 No Action .................................................................................................................................. 3-39
3.11-2.-2 Proposed Action ....................................................................................................................... 3-39
3.11.3 Management and Mitigation Measures .......................................................................................... 3-39
3.11.4 Best Management Practices ............................................................................................................. 3-39
3.12 Environmental Justice ................................................................................................................................ 3-39
3.12.1 Affected Environment ...................................................................................................................... 3-39
3.12.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ........................................................................................ 3-40
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3.12.2-1 No Action .................................................................................................................................. 3-40
3.12.2-2 Proposed Action ....................................................................................................................... 3-40
3.12.3 Management and Mitigation Measures .......................................................................................... 3-40
3.12.4 Best Management Practices ............................................................................................................. 3-40
3.13 Cumulative Impacts ..................................................................................................................................... 340
3.13.1 Affected Environment ...................................................................................................................... 3-40
3.13.2 Environmental Consequences/Impacts ........................................................................................ 3-40
3.13.2-1 No Action .................................................................................................................................. 3-40
3.13.2-2 Proposed Action ....................................................................................................................... 3-41
3.13.3 Management and Mitigation Measures .......................................................................................... 3-41
3.13.4 Best Management Practices ............................................................................................................. 3-41
Chapter 4.0 Consultation, Coordination, and Public Involvement .................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Consultation and Coordination ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Public Open House ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Comment Period ........................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 Comments Received During Public Comment Period ...........................................................................4 -2
Chapter 5.0 List of Preparers ................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Chapter 6.0 References ................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1 Location Map ................................................................................................................................................. 2-2 

LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards ................................................................................................... 3-4 
Table 3.2 Applicable Fugitive Dust Rules .................................................................................................................... 3-6 
Table 3.3 Local Air Quality Levels (2013-2015) ......................................................................................................... 3-8 
Table 3.4 Emission Inventory in Tons per Year for Yuma County ........................................................................ 3-9 
Table 3.5 Project Construction Emissions in Tons per Year ................................................................................ 3-12 
Table 3.6 Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring in Yuma County, Arizona ........................................ 3-18 
Table 3.7 Special-Status Species’ Potential for Occurrence ................................................................................... 3-19 
Table 3.8 Special-Status Species Impact and Effect Determinations ................................................................... 3-26 
Table 3.9 Site Summary Table .................................................................................................................................... 3-31 

APPENDICES
................................................................................................................................................... A-31 
Appendix A – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC Trust Resources Report
Appendix B – Arizona Game and Fish Department HDMS Report
Appendix C – Archeological Survey of the Proposed Project Area
Appendix D – Coordination and Public Involvement
Appendix E – Comments Received During the Public Comment Period

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ACROYNMS/ABBRIEVIATIONS
AAF Army Air Force
AAQS Ambient air quality standards
ADA Arizona Department of Agriculture
ADEQ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
ADOT Arizona Department of Transportation
AGFD Arizona Game and Fish Department
ALP Airport Layout Plan
ANPL Arizona Native Plant Law
APE Area of Potential Effect
APPP Arizona Pavement Preservation Program
ARHP Arizona Register of Historic Places
ASM Arizona State Museum
AUX 4 Auxiliary Airfield No. 4
AZHGIS Arizona Heritage Geographic Information System
BMGR Barry M. Goldwater Range
BMPs Best management practices
BOR Bureau of Reclamation
CAA Clean Air Act
CEQ Council on Environmental Quality
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CH₄ Methane
CO Carbon monoxide
CO₂ₑ Carbon dioxide equivalent
DWG Dual-wheel gear
EA Environmental Assessment
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ESA Endangered Species Act
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FBO Fixed-base operator
FTHL Flat-tailed horned lizard
GA General aviation
GHGs Greenhouse gases
GPS Global Positioning System
GWP Global warming potential
HDMS Heritage Data Management System
IPaC Information for Planning and Conservation
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
ITAs Indian Trust Assets
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
MCAS Marine Corps Air Station
MIRL Medium Intensity Runway Lights
MITL Medium Intensity Taxiway Lights
MSL Mean Sea Level
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