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<strong>Final</strong> <strong>EA</strong> Addressing Construction, Operation, <strong>and</strong> Maintenance of a Hot Cargo Pad Storm Water Systems. Construction of the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> would require ground disturbance as heavy equipment would clear, grade, <strong>and</strong> contour l<strong>and</strong> surfaces. These activities would temporarily disrupt natural <strong>and</strong> man-made storm water drainage methods, increase sedimentation in runoff, <strong>and</strong> increase the potential <strong>for</strong> storm water runoff to erode soil during construction activities. Soil erosion <strong>and</strong> sediment production would be minimized during the construction period by following erosion- <strong>and</strong> sediment-control plans, <strong>and</strong> by using construction BMPs that would minimize ground surface disturbance <strong>and</strong> attempt to provide adequate temporary storm water management techniques. The construction of the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> <strong>and</strong> the associated taxiways, vehicle parking areas, personnel shelters, <strong>and</strong> storage sheds could add as much as approximately 11 acres (4.2 acres <strong>for</strong> the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> <strong>and</strong> approximately 7 acres <strong>for</strong> the new taxiway) of new impervious service at the area of the Proposed Action. This increase in impervious surface would reduce the amount of surface area <strong>for</strong> storm water to permeate into the ground <strong>and</strong> increase the amount of storm water runoff. Long-term storm water management techniques, which might include the use of pipes, channels, culverts, <strong>and</strong> impoundment basins, would be implemented to reduce <strong>and</strong> control the volume of storm water runoff. The Proposed Action would result in adverse effects on storm water systems; however, with appropriate BMPs, these effects would be expected to be less than significant. Communications Systems. Because the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> <strong>and</strong> the existing <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> (Pad 5) would not be used simultaneously <strong>and</strong> the volume of <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> traffic at Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB would remain unchanged, no net increase in communication dem<strong>and</strong> would be expected from the implementation of the Proposed Action. The Proposed Action would not impact the communication systems of Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB. Solid Waste Management. The implementation of the Proposed Action would generate minimal quantities of construction waste. Nonhazardous construction waste, such as asphalt, concrete, wood, <strong>and</strong> nonrecyclable metals, would be transported to the Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB l<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>for</strong> disposal. Receptacles would be provided <strong>for</strong> municipal solid waste generated by worker activity. Municipal solid waste would be transported to the Rio Rancho L<strong>and</strong>fill, because the Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB l<strong>and</strong>fill accepts only nonhazardous construction <strong>and</strong> demolition waste. To reduce the amount of l<strong>and</strong>fill waste, materials that could be recycled or reused would be diverted from l<strong>and</strong>fills to the greatest extent possible. Cardboard wastes would be recycled as a function of the Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB Qualified Recycling Program. Miscellaneous salvageable metals would be transported to the Defense Reutilization <strong>and</strong> Marketing Office <strong>for</strong> recycling or reuse. Clean fill material, ground up asphalt, <strong>and</strong> broken-up cement would be diverted from l<strong>and</strong>fills <strong>and</strong> reused whenever possible. Following the implementation of the Proposed Action, the amount of solid waste generated at Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB would not increase due to the operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance of the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong>. There<strong>for</strong>e, the Proposed Action would result in adverse effects on solid waste resources. 4.9.2.2 No Action Alternative The No Action Alternative would result in continuation of the existing conditions of infrastructure resources, as discussed in Section 3.9.2. No additional effects on infrastructure resources would be expected as a result of the Proposed Action not being implemented. Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB, NM January 2011 4-16
<strong>Final</strong> <strong>EA</strong> Addressing Construction, Operation, <strong>and</strong> Maintenance of a Hot Cargo Pad 4.10 Hazardous Materials <strong>and</strong> Waste 4.10.1 Evaluation Criteria Impacts would be considered significant if the Proposed Action resulted in worker, resident, or visitor exposure to hazardous materials or wastes, or if the action generated quantities of these materials beyond the capability of current management procedures. Impacts on hazardous materials management would be considered significant if the Proposed Action resulted in noncompliance with applicable Federal <strong>and</strong> New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) regulations, or increased the amounts generated or procured beyond current Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB waste management procedures <strong>and</strong> capacities. Impacts on the ERP would be considered significant if the Proposed Action disturbed (or created) contaminated sites resulting in adverse impacts on human health or the environment. 4.10.2 Environmental Consequences 4.10.2.1 Proposed Action Hazardous Materials <strong>and</strong> Petroleum Products. No impacts on hazardous materials management during demolition or construction would be expected. Equipment used <strong>for</strong> demolition <strong>and</strong> construction activities would require the use of petroleum products. Contractors would be responsible <strong>for</strong> the management of hazardous materials <strong>and</strong> petroleum product usage, which would be h<strong>and</strong>led in accordance with Federal, state, <strong>and</strong> USAF regulations. Contractors must report the use of hazardous materials to the 377 MSG/C<strong>EA</strong>NC in order to be entered into the Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS). If a material that is less hazardous can be used, the 377 MSG/C<strong>EA</strong>NC should make this recommendation. Use of the HMMS system would also ensure that ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) are not available <strong>for</strong> use. Use of ODSs in such products as refrigerants, aerosols, <strong>and</strong> fire suppression systems is not permitted by the DOD without a <strong>for</strong>mal request by waiver. There would be no new chemicals or toxic substances used or stored at the installation in conjunction with the demolition <strong>and</strong> construction. The operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance of the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> would not result in an increase in the type or quantity of <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> missions. There<strong>for</strong>e, no impacts on hazardous materials <strong>and</strong> petroleum product management would be expected from the operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance activities. Hazardous <strong>and</strong> Petroleum Waste. No significant impacts would be expected from the generation of hazardous wastes during demolition <strong>and</strong> construction activities. It is anticipated that the quantity of hazardous wastes generated from these activities would be negligible. No impacts on the installation’s hazardous waste management program would be expected from the construction activities. Contractors would be responsible <strong>for</strong> the disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with Federal <strong>and</strong> state laws <strong>and</strong> regulations, as well as the installation’s Hazardous Waste Management Plan. BMPs, such as use of drop cloths at refueling points <strong>and</strong> use secondary containment when h<strong>and</strong>ling hazardous materials, would be followed to ensure that contamination from a spill would not occur. However, if a spill were to occur, the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning <strong>and</strong> Response Plan outlines the appropriate measures <strong>for</strong> spill situations. The operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance of the <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> would not result in an increase in the type or quantity of <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> missions. No impacts on hazardous <strong>and</strong> petroleum waste management would be expected from the operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance activities. Environmental Restoration Program. The construction of the proposed <strong>hot</strong> <strong>cargo</strong> <strong>pad</strong> would require the disturbance of a small area (likely less than 0.5 acres) of the northwestern portion of ERP site, WP-26. Kirtl<strong>and</strong> AFB, NM January 2011 4-17
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