Environmental Assessment for a Two-Story Addition to Building 503 -- Hydraulic Flight Controls Lean Transformation

Environmental Assessment for a Two-Story Addition to Building 503 -- Hydraulic Flight Controls Lean Transformation
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Release: 2007
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The current configuration of the hydraulic/pneudraulic repair facility at Hill Air Force Base (AFB) is restricted in the types of weapon systems it supports and the amount of work that can be accomplished there. Hill AFB requires a facility that would accommodate increased workload capacity and adapt to changes in workload mix. The project involves constructing a two-story addition (10,000 square feet per floor) on the north side of Building 503. The addition will be outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and the repair process and layout will be transformed in accordance with lean manufacturing concepts. Following federal regulations, this Environmental Assessment (EA) has been designed and written to do the following: (1) provide the Air Force with sufficient information to make informed reasoned decisions concerning the construction of the Two-Story Addition to Building 503, and (2) inform members of the affected and interested public of this project so that they may express their opinions to the Air Force. The document has been developed and organized to provide the reader with sufficient information to understand the issues to be addressed, the environment in which these issues arise, and the social and environmental consequences of these actions. The chapters are written so that nontechnical readers can understand the potential environmental consequences of each of the alternatives. The findings of this environmental assessment indicate that the Proposed Action to construct a two-story addition on the north side of Building 503 will not have significant adverse effects on the human environment or any of the environmental resources as described in the environmental assessment. Therefore, it is concluded that the issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact is justified.

Environmental Assessment (EA): Proposed Aircraft Power Systems Repair Transformation Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Environmental Assessment (EA): Proposed Aircraft Power Systems Repair Transformation Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
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Total Pages: 52
Release: 2007
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Construct an Aircraft Power Systems Repair Transformation Facility at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah. Hill AFB proposes to accommodate current United States Air Force (USAF) missions by constructing a new aircraft power systems repair transformation facility (power systems facility) in which to perform a greater number and variety of component level repairs of aircraft auxiliary drive engine and gearbox components. The proposed power systems facility and associated parking lot would be located in the vicinity of Building 245, comprising approximately 3.4 acres. A portion of the existing parking lot to the south of Building 245 could be removed. Building 244 could be demolished. Sixteen trees would likely be removed. The following criteria were used to assemble alternatives. The facility that accommodates the commodities maintenance group's (309 CMXG) modification, repair, and maintenance functions should: 1. Have sufficient space to house all of the necessary equipment and workers. 2. Be located in close proximity to Building 238 to allow efficient completion of workload. 3. Incorporate all currently-required technologies. 4. Provide security measures for the various weapon system programs. 5. Be protective of facilities, human health, and the environment.

Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Construction and Operation of New Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Construction and Operation of New Vehicle Maintenance Facility
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Total Pages: 148
Release: 2007
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The United States Air Force (USAF or Air Force) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the potential environmental consequences of activities associated with constructing and operating a vehicle maintenance facility at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. This EA was prepared in accordance with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the corresponding NEPA-implementing regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 1500-1508) and the USAF (32 CFR 989). The Proposed Action is to construct and operate a new vehicle maintenance facility for combined use by the USAF and the Air National Guard near the intersection of Aspen Street and Camp Hale Way at Buckley Air Force Base. In addition to the Proposed Action, three action alternatives, and a No Action Alternative were considered. The three action alternatives to the Proposed Action include constructing an Air Force-only facility at the Proposed Action location, constructing an Air Force-only facility at an alternative location, and expanding/modifying the existing facility to serve the Air Force only.

Environmental Assessment: Proposed Armament Overhaul and Test Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Environmental Assessment: Proposed Armament Overhaul and Test Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
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Total Pages: 37
Release: 2005
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Hill AFB proposes to construct an armament overhaul and test facility. This facility would eliminate batching, minimize component travel time, and reduce work in process. USAF managers propose to implement technological advancements in fired round collection and laser image projection systems to more accurately determine pattern disbursement and acceleration rates. More accurate initial tests would decrease retesting requirements. The proposed action and the no action alternative were both considered in detail. The proposed action could be implemented with minor environmental impacts. If contaminated soils exist, they would be properly handled during the construction process. Following the construction phase, backfill and paving operations would prevent erosion of the site. The proposed action could be implemented with minor air emissions of both short term and long term duration. A natural gas-fired boiler would produce minor ongoing air emissions. The facility's operational air emissions and solid and hazardous waste streams would not be newly created; they would be relocating from other on-base locations. No cumulative environmental impacts are expected from either the proposed action or the no action alternative.

Environmental Assessment (EA): Proposed Renovation of Building 238, Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Environmental Assessment (EA): Proposed Renovation of Building 238, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
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Total Pages: 42
Release: 2006
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Hill Air Force Base (AFB) proposes to accommodate current United States Air Force missions by renovating Building 238, to include: gas turbine engine cells; a bearing shop; lean manufacturing systems; a product development laboratory; an optical shop and low-observable painting facility; a 5-axis router; a paint training facility; plating and pretreatment processes; and a flame spray booth. The proposed action, alternate locations, and the no action alternative were all considered. The proposed action could be implemented with minor construction-related air emissions of short term duration. Projected long term air emissions fall within the limits prescribed by the Hill AFB Title V permit. The proposed action would produce regulated solid and liquid waste streams including paper wipes; maskants; rags; filters from plating and parts washers; bearing grease; air filters; water from parts washing and pressure testing; paint residue; plating solution and rinse water; and motor oil. All non-recyclable regulated materials would be collected and disposed as hazardous waste (some of the liquid wastes would be treated in the Hill AFB industrial wastewater treatment plant). The proposed action would be expected to produce 34 long-term jobs at Hill AFB. No long-term environmental impacts are expected.