[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 166 (Tuesday, August 27, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 52909]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20896]


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CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU


Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Notice of Availability of 
Final Environmental Assessment (FINAL EA) and a Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) for Renovation and Modernization of the 
Organization Headquarters Building, Washington, DC

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment (FINAL 
EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Renovation and 
Modernization of the organization headquarters building located at 1700 
G Street NW., Washington, DC.

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SUMMARY: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is issuing 
this notice to advise the public that, on January 3, 2013, the CFPB 
prepared and completed, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 
based on the Final Environmental Assessment (FINAL EA) for the project 
at 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC is to modernize the interior and 
courtyard space of the building. The building is currently used as the 
headquarters for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 
Originally built in 1976, the building has three below ground levels 
that extend beneath a large public courtyard (two of which include 
secured parking) and seven floors above ground with the highest 
reserved for mechanical equipment. Storefront retail is located at the 
ground level. The CFPB prepared the final EA, dated July 2013, in 
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

DATES: Comments must be received no later than September 25, 2013. The 
FONSI and/or Final EA are available as of the publication date of this 
notice.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may request copies of the FONSI and/or 
Final EA, from: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Facilities 
Office--Projects, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC, 20552. You may 
submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Electronic: [email protected].
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Michael Davis, Project 
Manager, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20552. All comments, including attachments and other 
supporting materials, will become part of the public record and subject 
to public disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish 
to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Davis, Project Manager, Office 
of Administrative Operations, at (202) 435-9405.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Final EA evaluated the future project at 
1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC to modernize the interior and 
courtyard space of the building. The building is currently used as the 
headquarters for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). 
Originally built in 1976, the building has three below ground levels 
that extend beneath a large public courtyard (two of which include 
secured parking) and seven floors above ground with the highest 
reserved for mechanical equipment. Storefront retail is located at the 
ground level. The Final EA has been prepared in accordance with the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. Based on the results 
of the EA, the CFPB has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact 
(FONSI) indicating that the proposed action will not have a significant 
impact on the environment. Minimization and mitigating measures will 
include: Compliance with applicable regulatory laws, procedures, and 
permits for all construction activities; site review by state historic 
preservation office before construction to avoid disturbance of any 
site with the potential for historical significance; and the 
application of best management practices (BMP) to minimize short term 
air quality and noise impact during construction activities.

    Dated: August 21, 2013.
Christopher D'Angelo,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2013-20896 Filed 8-26-13; 8:45 am]
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