Environmental Assessment for the Consolidation of 88th Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Operations, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Abstract : Wright-Patterson AFB proposes to consolidate the 88 ABW Civil Engineer (CE) operations and facilities. The Proposed Action combines facilities to allow CE activities to operate efficiently from two locations. Most of the CE functions already operate from these locations, but the consolidation would allow for more practical equipment storage, efficient use of space, and improved management of staff. The consolidations would decrease the need for additional buildings, which in turn lowers utility and long-term maintenance costs. The interior of Facility 30022 would be renovated to accommodate various shops located adjacent to F/30022. These shops would be demolished at some time in the future as part of this action. Facility 20614 would be expanded and a new storage building constructed to accommodate the operations relocated from F/20745. Recreation vehicles (RV) stored at F/20614 would be relocated to a storage lot at F/20745. This environmental assessment evaluates and compares the potential for significant adverse impacts of implementing the Proposed Action, an alternative that keeps the existing RV Storage Lot at F/20614 and maintenance equipment at F/20745 and from taking no action. The Proposed Action and alternatives would have no impact to biological resources, cultural resources environmental justice/protection of children, geology and soils, land use, noise, socioeconomics, and visual resources. Impacts that are temporary or not significant would occur to air quality and transportation. Adherence to regulations and best management practices would ensure no significant impacts related to hazardous materials, waste management, health and safety, and water resources. The No Action alternative would have no impact. In accordance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, Wright-Patterson AFB consulted with and received concurrence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the determination of no effect to listed species.