| 12-230F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application (NAO-2007-4126) from Isle of Wight County for an individual permit required pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the Brewer’s Neck Boulevard extension and intersection improvement project in Isle of Wight County. The project includes the construction of approximately 1,200 feet of new roadway (Brewer’s Neck Boulevard Extended) connecting Benn’s Church Boulevard to Brewers Neck Boulevard at the existing intersection with Queen Ann’s Court. Construction would result in the creation of two new signalized four-legged intersections. The new roadway would be a four-lane, divided, urban primary arterial road with two 12-foot wide travel lanes; a 40-foot wide median; 8-foot wide paved shoulders; and roadside ditches within a 140-foot wide right-of-way. In addition, the project involves improvements to approximately 2,000 linear feet of the existing Benn’s Church Boulevard and approximately 1,800 linear feet of Brewer’s Neck Boulevard to consist of roadway widening to accommodate turn lanes and the realignment of the existing intersection of the two roads. Intersection improvements would consist of roadway widening in the median area to accommodate new intersection movements and installation of a new mast arm traffic signal. A stormwater management pond will be constructed to collect roadside drainage and provide for stormwater quality and quantity to meet state regulations. Isle of Wight County has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The University of Virginia (UVA) submitted an environmental impact report (EIR) for the construction of new housing on its campus in the City of Charlottesville. The EIR states that the latest construction phase will include the construction of one five-story residence hall with a two-story wing, which will accommodate UVA Housing and Residence Life offices. The existing Dunnington House will be demolished in order to accommodate the new residence hall. The five-story section of the building will house between 200 and 210 beds distributed in double-occupancy rooms. Each floor will include bathrooms, lounges and quiet study rooms. Landscaping will also be included in the proposed project. |
| 12-228F |
The Department of the Navy (Navy) proposes to conduct military readiness training and research, development, test and evaluation activities within the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Area. The AFTT Area is in the western Atlantic Ocean and encompasses the waters off the east coast of North America and the Gulf of Mexico. The area covers approximately 2.6 million nautical square miles of ocean area, and includes designated Navy operating areas and special use airspace. Virginia offshore and inland coastal waters in the Study Area includes the Virginia Capes (VACAPES) Range Complex and the lower Chesapeake Bay. The VACAPES Range Complex spans 270 miles along the coast from Delaware to North Carolina from the shoreline to 155 nautical miles (nm) seaward, and includes special use airspace with associated warning and restricted areas, and surface and subsurface sea space of the VACAPES Operations Area (OPAREA). The VACAPES Range Complex also includes established mine warfare training areas located within the lower Chesapeake Bay and off the coast of Virginia. Proposed activities have the potential to impact sediments and water quality, air quality, marine habitats, marine mammals, sea turtles and other marine reptiles, birds, marine vegetation, marine invertebrates, fish, cultural resources, socioeconomic resources, and public health and safety. The Navy has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed activities consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The University of Mary Washington submitted an environmental impact report (EIR) for the construction of additions to Woodard Hall and Mercer Hall on its campus in the City of Fredericksburg. The proposed project sites are maintained grass-covered lawns. The sites are located adjacent to the Fredericksburg Historic District and a small creek (Hazel Run) is about one-mile southeast of the project area. The combined area of the proposed project sites is approximately 1.6 acres. The addition to Woodard Hall will be two stories, and the addition to Mercer Hall will be three stories. |
| 12-226F |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to provide mortgage insurance under HUD Section 221(d)(4) to the Breeden Company to finance the construction of the Crawford Street Development at 800 Crawford Street in the City of Portsmouth. The Section 221(d)(4) program provides mortgage insurance for multifamily rental housing for moderate-income families. The project involves the construction of a four-story multi-family apartment structure comprised of approximately 132 units. The site consists of two separate tax parcels (0007-1320 and 0009-0150) and a portion of the adjoining right-of-way totaling approximately 2.475 acres in downtown Portsmouth. The site currently consists of asphalt parking areas and grass covered areas. HUD has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed project consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-225F |
The Army Corps of Engineers, in association with Arlington National Cemetery and the National Park Service, proposes to expand the Cemetery by 27 acres, consisting of Section 29 of the existing Cemetery and picnic grounds of Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall. The site includes Arlington Woods, which is associated with the Custis-Lee Mansion and Arlington House. It also includes a stone wall dating from the 1870s, which marks the boundary of current and historical areas of the Cemetery. A small stream crosses the site. Arlington Woods and the stream would be protected; the wall would be de-constructed and moved along McNair Road, as part of the Perimeter Columbarium Wall. The purpose of the project is to address anticipated burial space needs, in light of the projected date of 2025, by which the Cemetery will reach its capacity. |
| 12-222F |
The State Corporation Commission requested that DEQ conduct a coordinated environmental review of an application submitted by the Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion). The application is for the rebuild, within existing right-of-way, of approximately 39.1 miles of the existing Dooms-Lexington 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. Approximately 28.7 miles of the line is located in Augusta County and approximately 10.4 miles are located within Rockbridge County. The rebuild will occur between the existing Dooms Substation in Augusta County and the existing Lexington Substation in Rockbridge County. The general character of the project area is predominantly rural with agricultural and scattered residential uses, and occasional areas of commercial/industrial and residential development.
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| 12-221F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application (NAO-00-223) from Plains Marketing, L.P. (Plains) for permits required pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the construction of the Yorktown crude oil rail unloading system (CORUS) in York County. Plains is in the process of converting the Yorktown Refinery (last operated by Western Refining) to a petroleum marketing terminal. As part of this conversion, Plains intends to install a rail unloading facility and enhance the existing dock loading marine operations. The marine portion of the project will require modifications and additions to the existing infrastructure to support the loading of crude oil into marine vessels. Major components consist of additional breasting, piping repairs/replacements, and an on-shore Marine Vapor Combustion Unit (MVCU). The MVCU will capture and control vapors from crude oil loading activities. The scope of these activities is limited to maintenance and repair of the existing dock. The applicant plans to purchase 4.36 mitigation credits from New Kent Environmental Bank for impacts to 2.44 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands, 0.73 acres of palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands, and 0.41 acres of palustrine forested wetlands. Plains has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
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| 12-220F |
The Army proposes to construct a new building in the South Post area of Fort Belvoir, Main Post located in Fairfax County, Virginia. The single-story building, covering approximately 5,800 square feet, would be built next to an existing marine facility, and alongside Gunston Cove. The total land area to be disturbed would be approximately 19,000 square feet, resulting in about 11,117 square feet of impervious surface. Two bio-retention facilities will also be installed. The site is previously disturbed; vegetation to be removed includes turf and 12 trees greater than 4” diameter. |
| 12-219F |
The Department of the Army at Fort Belvoir proposes to replace existing water line in the vicinity of McRee Barracks at the Fort Belvoir Main Post in Fairfax County. Fort Belvoir’s water utility partner, American Water (AW), will replace 1,760 linear feet of existing waterline with C 900 high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The new pipe will be installed parallel to the existing pipe (which will be abandoned in place) using open cut and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to minimize impacts to the surrounding buildings. All connection points and service tie-ins will be open cut and will be located to minimize the disturbance of concrete and asphalt surfaces. The total work area is anticipated to be 24,400 square feet, with each individual excavation area being less than 2,500 square feet in size. The project is located along maintained hardscapes and lawn areas and no forest clearings or stream crossings are anticipated. The Army has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed project consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
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The Department of the Army at Fort Belvoir proposes to make upgrades to the 1575 sanitary sewer force main located southwest of the intersection of Surveyor and Soldier Roads at the Fort Belvoir Main Post in Fairfax County. Fort Belvoir’s water utility partner, American Water (AW), will replace 585 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer force main with PVC pipe. The new pipe will be placed parallel to the existing pipe (which will be abandoned in place) using conventional open cut installation. All connection points and service tie-ins will be open cut and will be located to minimize the disturbance of concrete and asphalt surfaces. Areas disturbed for soil excavation and temporary storage of spoil is anticipated to total 6,000 square feet, with each individual excavation area being below 2,500 square feet in size. The total work area is anticipated to be 10,000 square feet, which will include areas for material and equipment staging pipe layout and fusing, and soil stockpiling. The Army has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed project consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
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| 12-217F |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to provide mortgage insurance under HUD Section 221(d)(4) to Grandbridge Real Estate Capital to finance the construction of the Delaney at100 South Pickett in the City of Alexandria. The Section 221(d)(4) program provides mortgage insurance for multifamily rental housing for moderate-income families. The 2.32-acre project site is the proposed location of a 189-unit, one-building, multi-family apartment complex with first floor retail space. The property currently contains a single, 2-story, 48,000-square foot, mixed-use building constructed in 1961, which will be demolished. The site is currently serviced by electricity, natural gas, and municipally supplied water and sewer. HUD has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed project consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-216F |
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to implement Rule and Amendment 5 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP). NMFS is amending the FMP based on several shark stock assessments that were completed from 2009 to 2012. NMFS is proposing measures that would reduce fishing mortality and effort in order to rebuild overfished Atlantic shark species while ensuring that a limited sustainable shark fishery can be maintained consistent with its legal obligations. The proposed measures include changes to commercial quotas and species groups, the creation of several time/area closures, a change to an existing time/area closure, an increase in the recreational minimum size restrictions, and the establishment of recreational reporting for certain species of sharks. The proposed measures could affect U.S. commercial or recreational fishermen who harvest sharks within the Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. NMFS has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed action consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
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| 12-215F |
The Rural Development Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-RD) is processing an application for transfer and assumption of debt, and complete rehabilitation of an apartment building at 121 Jones Lane in Warsaw. The property consists of 56 revenue-producing units, four of which are twobedroom units and the rest are one-bedroom units. The rehabilitation includes the installation of a new roof, siding, parking lot, landscaping, appliances, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and repairs or replacement of carpets and tile. Green building technologies would be used in rehabilitation. All repairs and replacements will be done within the existing footprint of the building, parking area, and landscaped areas.
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| 12-214S |
The Appalachian Power Company (APCo) submitted an application to the State Corporation Commission for the construction and operation of a new 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line in Wythe County. The project will connect the Jacksons Ferry, Wythe and Progress Park substations. The proposed transmission line will consist of a 100-foot wide right-of-way and the supporting structures and conductors for two new circuits: the Jacksons Ferry – Progress Park 138 kV Circuit and the Jacksons Ferry – Wythe 138 kV Circuit. APCo will acquire the majority of the right-of-way as easements across private land. The project also will require improvements to the existing Jacksons Ferry, Progress Park and Wythe Substations. The proposed improvements will be contained within APCo’s existing property boundaries and include new equipment, bays, a transformer connector line and yard expansions.
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| 12-113F |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the City of Alexandria propose to construct a new Metrorail station serving the Blue and Yellow Lines between the National Airport station and the Braddock Road station. The project area is bounded by U.S. Route 1 on the west, the George Washington Memorial Parkway (Parkway) and Potomac Greens Drive on the east, Slaters Lane on the south, and the Airport’s access road on the north. The new station would serve existing neighborhoods and retail centers as well as the high-density, transit-oriented development planned by the City of Alexandria. It would allow access to the Metrorail system for the Route 1 corridor of north Alexandria. The FTA intends to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the project as well as this federal consistency determination. Four alternatives, including a no-action alternative, are under consideration for the new station. |
| 12-212F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from PER Properties, Inc. for permits required pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the construction of an intermodal facility for receiving agricultural products for export via oceangoing vessels at 3991 Elm Avenue in the City of Portsmouth. Construction of the facility will require dredging and filling which will impact 14,504 square feet of non-vegetated wetlands and 55,722 square feet of subaqueous land on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. A 945 foot long steel sheetpile bulkhead will be installed to allow for loading equipment to support the waterfront activities necessary for terminal operations. The project will require dredging of 118,039 cubic yards of material to provide deepwater access to the federally-maintained shipping channel in the Elizabeth River. PER Properties, Inc. has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
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| 12-211F |
Summer Lake Development submitted a federal consistency certification (FCC) for a proposed housing development in Chesterfield County. The project qualifies for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Individual Permit. The Summer Lake residential development is located on 675 acres of wooded land along Otterdale Road. The FCC states that the Corps permit under review considers impacts to 0.38 acres of forested wetlands and 675 linear feet of stream channel with temporary impacts to 60 linear feet of stream channel. The FCC states that the project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-210S |
The University of Virginia submitted an environmental impact report (EIR) for a proposed haul road associated with the construction of the library building at the UVA at Wise campus located in Wise County. The EIR addresses the impact of the haul road, which is a modification to a project reviewed under DEQ 11-198S. The EIR proposes to improve and widen an existing 1,400-foot long former mining road on the property. The road construction will occur on the western and northern slope of the plateau on which the upper campus is located. |
| 12-209F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from Smith Iron and Metal, Inc. for permits required pursuant to Section 10 or the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (NAO-2012-0854) for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the construction of the Bellwood Marine Terminal in Chesterfield County. Smith Iron and Metal, Inc. proposes to mechanically dredge 2.77 acres within a man-made cove (0.32 acres within the James River), construct a 400-foot bulkhead, dry dock, large truck parking and storage on the approximately 32-acre parcel off the James River. The purpose of the project is to construct a marine terminal to allow for barge access; unloading and storage of large recyclable materials and other commodities; and stormwater management. A vegetative buffer will be placed around storage areas to prevent sediment or contaminants from entering the water. The proposed project will impact 0.08 acres of tidal fresh water emergent wetlands, 0.02 acres of palustrine scrub-shrub wetlands, 0.01 acres of tidal fresh water non-vegetated wetlands and 68 linear feet of stream channel. Smith Iron and Metal, Inc. has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-208S |
The Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion) submitted an application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to construct a new electric generation facility in Brunswick County and switching stations and transmission lines in Brunswick and Greensville counties. The SCC asked DEQ to conduct an environmental review of the proposal. The plant is proposed to be a 1,358 megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric generating facility. The proposed project will encompass approximately 214 acres. In addition, Dominion proposes to construct an associated switching station on the proposed site of the new plant, a new switching station in Brunswick County along Dominion’s existing transmission line, a new 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will be approximately 13.5 miles long within new right-of-way, and two new parallel 500 kV transmission lines, each approximately 4.7 miles long, in Brunswick and Greensville counties. |
| 12-207S |
The Department of Conservation and Recreation submitted an environmental impact report for a project in the Shenandoah River Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. State Park, which is located in Warren County. The project includes the construction of a building near the existing parking lot in a partially forested area and the development of a canopy tour of a portion of the park. The tour would feature a series of above-ground zip-lines, observation areas and platforms. Equipment would be affixed to trees and other supporting devices. |
| 12-206F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from Bacova, LLC for a Section 404 Clean Water Act individual permit (NAO-2009-2433) for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the construction of the Bacova Project in Henrico County. The 135.94-acre Bacova site is located in western Henrico County, east of North Gayton Road, south of Kain Road, north of Bacova Road and west of Pouncey Tract Road. The project consists of the construction of suburban mixed use residential housing, office space and a major thoroughfare collector road connecting North Gayton Road to Pouncey Tract Road. The collector road will include pedestrian and bike facilities, and upgrades to existing connector intersections. Bacova, LLC has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-205S |
The University of Mary Washington submitted an environmental impact report for storm sewer infrastructure improvements on its campus in the City of Fredericksburg. The infrastructure upgrades will occur at eight sites near the Battleground Athletic Complex, the physical plant and academic buildings. The combined area of the proposed project sites is approximately 9.38 acres. The project sites consist of grassy fields, wooded areas and an area adjacent to a creek bed. |
| 12-204F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from the City of Chesapeake for a Section 404 Clean Water Act individual permit (NAO-2012-0669) for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the extension of Woodlake Drive in the City of Chesapeake. The proposed extension is Phase II of a project to connect Woodlake Drive to Debaun Avenue. The extension consists of the construction of approximately 2,900 linear feet of new roadway west of the existing Woodlake Drive which will complete the 1.4-mile connection between Greenbrier Parkway and Battlefield Boulevard. The extension will have two lanes at its connection to Woodlake Drive and will transition to four lanes at Debaun Avenue. The extension will contain turn lanes, raised medians, curb and gutter, a closed storm sewer system, and a 10-foot wide multi-use path. In addition, the roadway design will apply access management principles to accommodate future development. The City of Chesapeake has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-203F |
The Army Corps of Engineers, in association with Arlington National Cemetery and the National Park Service, proposes to expand the Cemetery by 27 acres, consisting of Section 29 of the existing Cemetery and picnic grounds of Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall. The site includes Arlington Woods, which is associated with the Custis-Lee Mansion and Arlington House. It also includes a stone wall dating from the 1870s, which marks the boundary of current and historical areas of the Cemetery. A small stream crosses the site. Arlington Woods and the stream would be protected; the wall would be de-constructed and moved along McNair Road, as part of the Perimeter Columbarium Wall. The purpose of the project is to address anticipated burial space needs, in light of the protected date of 2025, by which the Cemetery will reach its capacity. The project will provide approximately 32,000 new interment sites, two assembly areas including a shelter, water fountains, and infrastructure for electrical, electronic, and plumbing needs. Note: the Corps intends to publish an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this same project later in December. |
| 12-202F |
The Smyth Wythe Airport Commission submitted an environmental assessment as part of Federal Aviation Administration’s National Environmental Policy Act requirements. The commission proposes to acquire 342 acres of an avigation easement and approximately 1 acre in fee simple, install a directional approach lighting system, and remove trees and grade terrain at the Mountain Empire Airport in Smyth and Wythe counties. The tree removal will occur both on and off airport property. The airport does not propose to affect wetlands or streams during the tree removal activities. |
| 12-201S |
The Department of State Police (DSP) submitted an environmental impact report (EIR) for the construction of a target practice range on land it owns in Nottoway County. The project site consists of approximately 21.8 acres of trees at the current DSP public safety driver training facility. The EIR states that impacts to significant habitat and protected species are not anticipated. |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the National Park Service, intends to remove all headstones currently in use as stream stabilization within property administered by the Arlington National Cemetery and the National Park Service, while providing stabilization measures adequate to ensure that the system is not degraded. The project area includes three branches of a stream within one drainage area. Measures used to stabilize the channels and prevent erosion would include cross-vane rock structures and minimal grading, biodegradable erosion control matting, and native plantings. |
| 12-199F |
The Williamsburg Environmental Group submitted a federal consistency certification (FCC) on behalf of its client Owen B. Pickett Land Company for the proposed development of Ladysmith Towne Center in Caroline County. The company must obtain an individual permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is submitting a FCC as a result. The 51.89-acre project site is undeveloped and partially forested. The company is proposing to construct 235,900 square feet of commercial retail space, 4,400 square-foot fast food business, 4,800 square-foot restaurant, 3,750 square-foot convenience store, 20-pump gas station and associated parking. There will be permanent impacts to 1.75 acres of non-tidal forested wetlands and 509 linear feet of stream channel and conversion impacts to 0.18 acres of wetlands. The company states that the project will be consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-198F |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to provide funding under the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) to the Hanover Habitat for Humanity (Hanover Habitat) for the construction of a single family home in Hanover County. SHOP grant funds are awarded to eligible national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia to purchase home sites and develop or improve the infrastructure needed for volunteer-based homeownership programs for low-income persons and families. The Hanover Habitat for Humanity proposes to construct a 1,596 square foot residence on 0.417 acres of undeveloped property located on Karen Drive. Other project activities include the installation of a water supply well, septic system, and landscaping to include an entrance driveway. Hanover Habitat, on behalf of HUD, has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed action consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-197F |
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) proposes to implement the final generic amendment to the fishery management plans (FMPs) in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Regions addressing modifications to federally-permitted seafood dealer reporting requirements. The modifications include: (1) Require a single dealer permit to purchase federally-managed species or species complexes, except South Atlantic coral, South Atlantic Sargassum, Gulf of Mexico coral and coral reefs, and penaeid shrimp species. (2) Require reporting forms to be submitted electronically (via computer or internet) at weekly intervals. However, during catastrophic conditions only, the annual catch limit (ACL) monitoring program provides for use of paper-based components as a backup. (3) “No purchase forms” must be submitted at the same frequency, via the same process, and for the same species as specified for “purchased forms”. A dealer would only be authorized to receive commercially-harvested species if the dealer’s previous reports have been submitted by the dealer and received by the National Marine Fisheries Service in a timely manner. The Council has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed action consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-196F |
The Department of the Navy (Navy) proposes to grant multiple interests in real property (in the form of easements and licenses) to the Commonwealth of Virginia for construction of a new I-564 Intermodal Connector at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its representatives will administer and construct the transportation improvements in accordance with final highway plans approved by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The proposed real estate transactions would allow VDOT to construct: (1) a new four-lane divided highway (I-564 Intermodal Connector) connecting the existing I-564 to NIT and NAVSTA Norfolk, including a relocated gate 6 and reconfigured commercial vehicle inspection station (CVIS) at the western end of the corridor; (2) Air Terminal Interchange (ATI) providing access to Hampton Boulevard, Seabee Road, Gates 1, 2, 3A and 5 of NAVSTA Norfolk, PPV Housing, NSA HR, Camp Allen and Helmick Street; and (3) relocation or mitigation for Navy facilities and infrastructure impacted by construction of the I-564 Intermodal Connector or ATI. The Navy has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposal consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-195F |
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to implement Framework Adjustment 7 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish (MSB) Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Framework Adjustment 7 changes the butterfish mortality cap on the longfin squid fishery from a “catch” (landings and discards) cap to a “discard” cap. The butterfish mortality cap is intended to reduce fishing mortality to the butterfish stock. Butterfish discards in the longfin squid fishery account for the largest source of butterfish fishing mortality. The cap currently limits butterfish catch (both landings and discards) on directed longfin squid trips. In response to new information that suggests increased butterfish abundances, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) has recommended a much higher butterfish quota for the 2013 fishing year. The increased quota would allow for a directed butterfish fishery for the first time in recent years. The Council proposes to change the butterfish mortality cap from a “catch” cap to a “discard” cap in Framework 7 to accommodate the new directed fishery. NMFS believes that the proposed adjustment will not have any impact on fishing or fishing behavior and is primarily administrative in nature. Accordingly, NMFS believe the proposed action will have no coastal effects and has submitted a negative determination pursuant to 15 CFR 930, § 930.35. |
| 12-194F |
The Norfolk Airport Authority (Authority) proposes to make airfield electrical improvements at the Norfolk International Airport in the City of Norfolk. The proposal includes: replacing all airfield electrical wiring with new wiring; installing taxiway light emitting diode (LED) lighting; replacing an existing rotating beacon; replacing an existing tower and obstruction light; and installing of two new airfield signs. The Authority has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-193F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from Reed Enterprises, Inc. for a Section 404 Clean Water Act individual permit (NAO-2006-7731/12-V0974) for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the expansion of the Dam Neck Car Care Center in the City of Virginia Beach. The project site is located south of the intersection of Holland Road and Dam Neck Road. The project includes the expansion of an existing commercial automobile maintenance operation with the construction of two 6,000 square-foot collision repair buildings and associated parking, and the relocation of an existing stormwater pond. The site drains into West Neck Creek, a tributary to North Landing River, a navigable water of the U.S. The proposed project will result in impacts to 1.07 acres of forested wetlands and 0.66 acre of emergent wetlands. Reed Enterprises, Inc. has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-192F |
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) proposes to construct a Snow Equipment Storage Facility adjacent to Stonecroft Boulevard on the south airfield of Dulles International Airport, in the Fairfax County portion of the airport. The purpose of the project is to maintain snow equipment in a ready condition and protect it from ultraviolet light deterioration. The project includes a shelter for snow removal equipment and ancillary equipment, and paved areas around the building for movement and staging of snow equipment. Site work for the project would include, among other things, demolition of remains of a former concrete batch plant, grading and clearing of approximately 2 acres, and creation of a stormwater management pond. The building would be of pre-fabricated metal, 510 feet by 170 feet and it would include lighting, floor drains, roof rainwater collectors, and associated piping. A fire sprinkler and alarm system, mechanical exhaust equipment, exterior cameras, and electrical outlets for engine block heaters would be included. |
| 12-191F |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from Meridian Parkside, LLC for a Section 404 Clean Water Act individual permit (NAO-2012-00998) for proposed impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the United States from the construction of additional parking for the Meridian Parkside apartments in the City of Newport News. The parking lot will consist of 97 additional parking spaces and will impact 0.38 acres of forested wetlands, 0.02 acres of emergent wetlands, and 0.03 acres of deed-restricted uplands. Meridian Parkside, LLC proposes to purchase 0.78 wetland mitigation credits from the Lewis Farm Mitigation Bank. Meridian Parkside, LLC has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
| 12-190S |
The University of Mary Washington (UMW) submitted an environmental impact report for a major state project at its Battleground Athletic Complex on the UMW campus in the City of Fredericksburg. The project involves the proposed re-surfacing of the existing running track and the duel-direction runway for pole vaulting and long jumping and possibly the restriping, grading, drainage, curbing, fencing and natural turf establishment for the infield of the track. The project also includes the construction of a regulation-size grass rugby field and improvements (grading, wall demolition and tree removal, trail establishment, construction of pedestrian plazas, drainage, lighting and landscaping) to the streetscape along Hanover Avenue. The proposed project area is approximately 11.43 acres. |
| 12-189F |
The U.S. General Services Administration submitted a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed construction of the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) and associated land acquisition in Nottoway County. The proposed project site is located on four parcels of land within and adjacent to the Army National Guard Maneuver Training Center at Fort Pickett, which is operated by the Virginia Army National Guard. The four parcels comprise approximately 1,502 acres. The FASTC would be a consolidated training center for a rotating student population (primarily government employees) of 8,000 to 10,000 annually. Approximately 850 to 1,070 employees would work at the FASTC. Development would include classrooms, simulation labs, fitness center, driving tracks, mock urban environments, firing and explosives ranges, administrative offices, dormitories, dining hall and facilities for emergency medical response services. The FASTC is scheduled to be constructed in three phases from 2014 to 2017, 2016 to 2018, and 2018 to 2020. The draft EIS considers two alternatives as well as a no action alternative. |
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to construct a section of the Virginia Capital Trail known as the Sherwood Forest Phase in Charles City County. VDOT will construct an approximately 8-foot wide 7.6-mile long asphalt passive recreation trail following Route 5 beginning near the intersection of Route 5 and Sturgeon Point Road (Route 614), proceeding east along Route 5 and ending approximately 0.25-mile from the Chickahominy River Bridge. Various cuts and fills will be required along the corridor depending on local topography. Existing culverts will be extended where possible and to minimize unnecessary impacts to Route 5 and the surrounding area, and four timber bridges will be constructed, primarily in the western portion of the project corridor, to aerially span wetlands and three streams present in these locations. The project is funded by the U.S. Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), Section 404 Clean Water Act (CWA) permit authorization has been obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and DEQ has issued Section 401 CWA certification for the proposed action. VDOT has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed project consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The Department of the Navy (Navy) proposes to construct a Z-312 cogeneration Heat Recovery Steam Generating (HRSG) facility at Naval Station Norfolk in the City of Norfolk. The project consists of the installation of three 5-megawatt (MW) multi-fuel (natural gas/biofuel/fuel oil) capable combustion electrical-generating turbines to provide heat recovery steam-generating capacity (i.e. cogeneration). The steam generated would be piped from the HRSG facility to the adjacent plant steam header and distributed from the existing plant to NAVSTA Norfolk. Four natural gas compressors would be installed in a new structure on a site adjacent to the new HRSG facility. Upgrades would be provided to the electrical distribution system to include new transformers and associated switchgear to transform the electrical output to the primary underground high-voltage distribution system. Transformers would be installed adjacent to the existing steam plant building and routed to an existing electrical distribution switch by way of a new underground duct bank. A high bay building would be constructed with a 38-foot ridge height. The total proposed footprint would be approximately 7,000 square feet. The Navy has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed project consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority submitted a federal consistency certification (FCC) to construct an outbound baggage facility and security screening checkpoint addition to Terminal A at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington County. The proposed project site is covered with concrete and is adjacent to the existing terminal building. According to the FCC, the proposed project would be consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program (VCP). |
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) proposes to upgrade the fendering system at USCG Station Little Creek in the City of Virginia Beach. Project activities will consist of the following elements: 1. Removal of eight timber fendering piles and associated hardware. Installation of eight new treated timber fender piles and all necessary wales, chocks, and hardware in-kind. Removal and disposal of four floating fenders and all associated hardware. 2. Construction of twelve new treated timber backer board assemblies consisting of 12-inch x 12-inch walers and 6-inch x 10-inch backer boards and associated stainless steel hardware. 3. Installation of four additional 2-foot diameter by 6-foot long marine fenders and accessories. USCG has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed project consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to implement a proposed rule to establish quotas and opening dates for the 2013 Atlantic shark commercial fishing season. Quotas would be adjusted as allowable based on any over- and/or under-harvests experienced during the 2011 and 2012 Atlantic commercial shark fishing seasons. NMFS proposes to keep the porbeagle shark fishery closed in 2013 due to the small quota and difficulties in accurately monitoring such a small quota. In addition, NMFS proposes season openings based on previously implemented adaptive management measures to provide, to the extent practicable, fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in all regions and areas. The proposed measures could affect fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in the northwestern Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. NMFS has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed rule consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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Kerr Environmental Services on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach has submitted a federal consistency certification (FCC) for a roadway improvement project located in the City of Virginia Beach. The project involves the expansion of Witchduck Road from four to six lanes starting at the west bound exist ramp at Interstate 264 and ending at the Virginia Beach Boulevard intersection. The project includes the reconstruction of perpendicular cross streets (Cleveland Street, Southern Boulevard and Mac Street) and will involve acquisition of the right-of-way along the existing road corridor. The area is developed with roads, commercial buildings and associated infrastructure. There is one jurisdictional drainage feature on the project site. According to the FCC, the project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The City of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach) proposes to replace the existing John A Lesner Bridge over the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach. The replacement bridge will be designed to handling six lanes of traffic, if necessary, in the future. The project includes upgrades to the intersection of Shore Drive with East Stratford Road and the intersection of Shore Drive with Vista Circle and aesthetic improvements within the project limits. Each 53’8” bridge section includes two 12-foot wide travel lanes, 10-foot outside and 6-foot inside shoulders, and a 10-foot multi-use path. A seawall will be constructed along the eastern shoreline of the Lynnhaven River, between Point Chesapeake and the Virginia Pilots facility. A temporary bulkhead will be constructed to facilitate construction of the bridge and stabilize the shoreline and adjoining city disposal area, which will also serve as the contractor’s lay-down area for the bridge construction. The proposed bulkhead will be removed after construction and the area will be restored to its previous condition naturally over time. The project requires approval by the Federal Highway Administration, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting. Virginia Beach has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed action consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from the City of Norfolk for a Section 404 Clean Water Act individual permit (Joint Permit Application #12-0666) for proposed jurisdictional impacts to Waters of the United States from the proposed Willoughby Spit Improvement project in the City of Norfolk. The Willoughby Spit Improvement project consists of: the removal of seven existing timber groins and the installation of seven breakwaters, with maximum dimensions of 180 feet in length by approximately 40 feet in width; the relocation of one existing breakwater and the rehabilitation of a terminal groin; and the placement of 40,500 cubic yards of sandy material landward of the breakwater as beach nourishment between 8th View Street and Lea View Avenue situated along the Chesapeake Bay. The Department of Environmental Quality has indicated its intention to waive the requirement for a Virginia Water Protection Permit and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission issued a permit on September 25, 2012 for anticipated project encroachment on state subaqueous land. The City of Norfolk has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed improvement consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is reviewing an application from Arlington Dominion, LLC for a Section 404 Clean Water Act individual permit (Joint Permit Application #11-1545) for proposed jurisdictional impacts to Waters of the United States from the proposed construction of the Plantation Greens Subdivision in the City of Chesapeake. A draft Virginia Water Protection Permit was issued by the Department of Environmental Quality on October 2, 2012. The Plantation Greens project consists of a 368-unit luxury apartment complex, associated roadways and infrastructure. The project includes a commercial outparcel at the intersection of Cahoon Parkway and Grass filed Parkway. In addition, the project will require the extension of Cahoon Parkway, which is part of the City of Chesapeake’s Master Transportation Plan. Arlington Dominion, LLC has submitted a Federal Consistency Certification that finds the proposed development consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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Coastal Precast Systems has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for an individual permit pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act for a project in the City of Chesapeake. Coastal Precast Systems is located on a 35-acre site along the Elizabeth River and proposes to construct two new piers in the river to support a lift system with a 360-ton gantry. A rail system will be installed for transporting loads from the piers to the manufacturing plant. The project will affect 27,175 square feet of state-owned bottomland, 5,025 square feet of tidal vegetated wetlands, 2,285 square feet of non-tidal wetlands, and 1,325 square feet of non-vegetated tidal wetlands. All impacts will be mitigated. According to the federal consistency certification (FCC), the project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program (VCP). |
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for an individual permit pursuant to Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act for a project in Isle of Wight County. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has acquired property in the Isle of Wight Industrial Park and will be expanding the existing facilities to incorporate new warehouse space. The proposed area of expansion, which is north of the existing building, is vacant land that was formerly logged. A wetland feature bisects the proposed area of expansion. Approximately 4.83 acres of forested wetlands will be filled. According to the federal consistency certification (FCC), the project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program (VCP). |
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The Virginia Military Institute submitted an environmental impact report (EIR) for the construction of a Corps Physical Training Facility on its campus in the City of Lexington. The first phase of the project under consideration in this EIR includes a 200-meter running track and physical fitness area for training, testing and teamwork exercises within the facility. Support spaces will include locker rooms, staff offices, climbing walls, high ropes course, exercise space and a parking area located beneath the facility. The building will be approximately 205,430 square feet. In addition, a pedestrian bridge will be constructed from the second floor of the building to connect to the South Institute Hill parking lot on the north side of Route 11 (North Main Street). As part of this project, a commemorative park will also be constructed along Main Street to the west of the project site. The proposed project site is located on the south side of North Main Street and was formerly comprised primarily of single-family home sites, which have been acquired by VMI and demolished. |
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The Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the National Park Service, intends to remove all headstones currently in use as stream stabilization within the Arlington National Cemetery. The streams and drainage channel were created in the mid-20th century for erosion and stabilization purposes (EA, Executive Summary). The Environmental Assessment for this project analyzes four action alternatives, which are different techniques considered for stabilization of the headstone-lined portion of the Middle Branch by removal of headstones, and indicates a preference for Alternative D. The Middle Branch contains the most headstones; the North Branch contains fewer, identified in various locations within a 600-foot reach, and the South Branch contains the fewest headstones. In the North and South Branches, the only treatment in addition to headstone removal is erosion control matting and/or native seeding in areas where bare soil is exposed. The alternatives are:
- Alternative A – grading and timber log check dams. Approximately 12 dams would be used to reduce water flow velocity; they would be cut about 6 to 8 feet into the streambank.
- Alternative B – Gabion sock check dams along with grading, erosion control, and native plantings. Gabion sock check dams would substitute for the timber log check dams in Alternative A, serving the same purpose, but being cut 2 to 4 feet into the banks.
- Alternative C – Combination of coir logs and rocks, along with erosion control matting and native plantings. A slight grade of 10-15% would be incorporated along the top edges of the channel.
- Alternative D (preferred alternative) – Cross-vane rock structures and minimal grading, biodegradable erosion control matting, and native plantings. Cross-vane rock structures would enable avoidance of cutting into the banks.
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The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) has requested federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Sport Fish Restoration Program (SFRP) to conduct DGIF’s statewide Public Fishing Enhancement and Development Project for the five-year period 2013-2017. The 2013-2017 SFRP continues a program that has been in effect since 1991 to maintain and repair public access, dams, fishing areas, four fish-rearing facilities and considers additional access needs. There are five major categories of activities to the program, including: angler access maintenance and development; dam maintenance and renovation; habitat improvements; warm water fish stocking; and hatchery operations, maintenance and repairs. The document states that should any proposed activity involve ground disturbance outside of previously disturbed areas, the activity will be submitted for the Commonwealth’s review pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act. DGIF has submitted a federal consistency certification that finds the 2013-2017 program consistent with the enforceable and advisory policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) has requested federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant to purchase 192 acres of wetland and upland habitat on Doe Creek and the Chesapeake Bay, known as Level Ponds, near DGIF’s Saxis Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Accomack County. The purchase will be added to the existing DGIF-owned Level Ponds property (Phase I). Together, the purchased lands contain 337 acres of nationally-declining wetland types, including 186 acres of palustrine forested and shrub/scrub wetlands, 112 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands, 23 acres of estuarine emergent wetlands and 16 acres of estuarine forested wetlands. The property is currently owned by The Nature Conservancy, which is selling the fee-simple interest. The Conservancy will retain approximately 220 acres which includes a hunting lodge and other improvements. DGIF has submitted a federal consistency certification that finds the proposed action consistent with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to provide mortgage insurance under HUD Section 221(d)(4) to Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital to finance the construction of the Fairfax Corner-Government Center Multi-family Apartments in Fairfax County. The Section 221(d)(4) program provides mortgage insurance for multifamily rental housing for moderate-income families. The apartments would be constructed on an approximately 8.12-acre portion of a 90.388-acre undeveloped wooded tract of land east of I-66 between Route 50 and Route 29. The apartment development would consist of a single, four-to-five story building containing 270 units, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, swimming pool, landscaping and other amenities. HUD has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination that finds the proposed action consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |
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The Navy proposes to replace (preferred alternative) or repair (second alternative) Building V-52 at the Norfolk Naval Station. The building, situated near the northern boundary of the naval base in Norfolk at the confluence of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor, is a rectangular steel-framed and cast-in-place concrete building, 508 feet long, 124 feet wide, and 52 feet tall. It is used as a storehouse. Built in 1941, the building is a contributing resource to the Naval Air Station Historic District. The building suffered a fire in January 2011 which involved severe structural damage to approximately 20,000 square feet (roughly 1/3 of the building size). The Navy’s preferred alternative is to demolish the building and replace it, using the existing cement floor. The other alternative would involve “deconstruction” of the damaged parts of the building after installation of shoring to prevent collapse; installation of new roof trusses, columns, and associated steel; a new roof; repairs to electrical, heat/air conditioning, and fire suppression systems and walls and windows. |
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James Madison University (JMU) submitted an environmental impact report for construction of buildings along Grace Street in the City of Harrisonburg. JMU proposes to construct a four-story building with dormitory and retail space as well as a two-story building that will include retail space and open areas. Two sand volleyball courts and a basketball court also are proposed in association with this project. The project site includes approximately four acres with apartments, parking lots and vacant areas. Prior to construction, JMU will purchase property in the project site from the City of Harrisonburg and the JMU Real Estate Foundation. |
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The Virginia Community College System submitted an environmental impact report for the construction of a new building on the Northern Virginia Community College campus in the City of Alexandria. The Tyler Building will be an administrative, educational and student services facility. The three-story building will be constructed in the central area of campus on the site of an existing parking lot. The project also will include landscaping activities. |
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The State Corporation Commission has requested that the Department of Environmental Quality conduct a coordinated environmental review of an application submitted by the Virginia Electric and Power Company (Dominion). According to the application, Dominion intends to convert the Bremo Power Station, located in Fluvanna County, from a coal-fired to gas-fired electric generating facility. After the conversion, the facility will continue to generate 227 megawatts of electricity. The conversion of Units 3 and 4 will eliminate coal as a fuel and allow the boilers to operate with natural gas. Water for condensers, boilers and fire protection is obtained from the James River. Potable water is supplied from a well on the property. The conversion will also end the need for coal ash disposal and the onsite ash ponds will be maintained or closed. |
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The Department of the Army (Army) U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) proposes the construction and operation of a US Army Reserve Center (USARC) in the City of Suffolk. The USAR would transfer the 12-acre 1LT Richard T. Shea USARC (Shea USARC) at 3502 Bennett’s Creek Road in Suffolk to the City of Suffolk in exchange for 96 acres located at 886 Carolina Road in Suffolk. The City of Suffolk would make minor alterations to the existing building at the Shea USARC to retrofit it for their future use as a recreation center and would construct athletic fields northeast of the existing building. The Preferred Alternative includes the construction and operation of a USARC on approximately 20 acres of the 96 acres at 886 Carolina Road. The new facilities would include a 33,795-square foot administrative training building, an 8,048-square foot organizational maintenance shop, a 1,217-square foot unheated storage building, approximately 4,980 square yards of military equipment parking, and approximately 3,730 square yards of paving for vehicle parking and roads. A tapered deceleration lane would be constructed along northbound Carolina Road at the entrance to the USARC. A turn lane and a median crossing would be constructed along southbound Carolina Road. The median crossing located south of 886 Carolina Road would be closed. The proposed action would also include construction of a stormwater management basin. The Army has submitted a Federal Consistency Determination (FCD) for the proposed action that finds it consistent, to the maximum extent practicable, with the enforceable policies of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program. |