[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6137-6138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-03208]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID DOD-2018-OS-0042]


Notice of Availability for Finding of No Significant Impact for 
the Environmental Assessment Addressing Upgrade of the Main Gate Access 
Control Point at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin, California, 
and Surrounding Area

AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA).

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SUMMARY: This NOA documents DLA's decision to proceed with the proposed 
action to upgrade the Main Gate Access Control Point at Defense 
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin California, and Surrounding Area 
following the completion of an Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA 
was prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) of 1969.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ira Silverberg at 571-767-0705 during 
normal business hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. (EST) or by email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DLA completed an EA to address the potential 
environmental consequences associated with the Proposed Action. This 
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) incorporates the EA by 
reference, summarizes the results of the analyses in the EA, and 
documents DLA's decision to upgrade the Main Gate ACP at Defense 
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin and surrounding area. DLA has 
determined that the Proposed Action is not a major federal action that 
significantly affects the quality of the human environment within the 
context of NEPA, and that no significant impacts on the human 
environment are associated with this decision.
    DLA consulted with the California State Historic Preservation 
Officer (SHPO) at the California Department of Parks and Recreation, 
Office of Historic Preservation, and the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-
Wuk Indians, Ione Band of Miwok Indians, North Valley Yokuts Tribe, 
Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, Wilton Rancheria, and United Auburn 
Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria for this Proposed Action. The 
SHPO concurred that the Proposed Action would not affect historic 
properties. The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians provided a 
response indicating the Tribe was not aware of any cultural resources, 
but requested notification if any issues arise during the Proposed 
Action and if undeveloped soil would be disturbed. DLA did not receive 
responses to the consultation requests with the other tribes. The SHPO 
and tribal consultation documents and the responses from the SHPO and 
the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians are in Appendix A of the 
revised EA.
    On July 12, 2018, a Federal Register NOA was published announcing 
the availability of the EA for a 30-day public comment period that 
ended August 13, 2018. One comment letter, from the San Joaquin County 
Department of Public Works, was received during the EA public comment 
period. The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works had no 
comments, but requested to be included on the distribution list for 
future project documents. The comment letter was added to Appendix A of 
the revised EA. The revised EA is available electronically at the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov within Docket 
ID: DOD-2018-OS-0042.
    Purpose and Need for Action: The purpose of the Proposed Action is 
to provide the Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin with a safe and 
secure ACP at the Main Gate for light vehicles (e.g., standard dual-
axle trucks and cars), bicycles, and pedestrians that is compliant with 
DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-022-01, Security Engineering: 
Entry Control Facilities/Access Control Points, and UFC 4-010-01, DoD 
Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, under all force-
protection conditions. The Proposed Action would also provide adequate 
space on installation property for vehicle queuing entering the ACP, so 
that queuing does not occur on Chrisman Road. The Proposed Action is 
needed because the existing 58-year-old Main Gate ACP does not meet 
current DoD UFC requirements. Additionally, the Proposed Action is 
needed to reduce existing queuing issues along Chrisman Road during 
high-volume employee shift changes.
    Proposed Action and Alternatives: Under the Proposed Action, DLA 
would demolish and remove existing buildings and infrastructure within 
the proposed ACP footprint; construct a new, permanent ACP at the Main 
Gate on the installation; and implement off-installation road 
improvements. The proposed ACP would consist of a visitor center, 
identification check point, vehicle inspection area, gatehouse, 
overwatch building, active and passive vehicle barriers and security 
fencing, utilities, and ancillary components. The existing Main Gate 
ACP, a warehouse, roadways and other pavements would be demolished; two 
fabric tent structures would be relocated; and infrastructure (i.e., 
utilities, fencing, and asphalt pavement) would be removed and 
replaced. The Proposed Action would also require the installation of a 
traffic signal at the intersection of Chrisman and Valpico Road, and 
the restriping of one lane of Chrisman Road leading to the 
intersection. After completion of construction, the proposed ACP would 
operate as a secondary ACP (i.e., an ACP that operates during regular 
hours, but less than 24 hours per day), similar to the existing Main 
Gate ACP. Light vehicles would continue to have access to the 
installation via the Truck Gate, which is currently open and would 
remain open 24 hours per day, during the hours the proposed ACP is 
closed. Gate 2 and the Employee Gate, which are currently used under 
limited circumstances, would be permanently closed. No new DLA 
personnel would be required to operate the proposed ACP.

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    Description of the No Action Alternative: Under the No Action 
Alternative, DLA would not upgrade the Main Gate ACP at Defense 
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin. The ACP enhancements would not be 
provided, and operational conditions would not be improved. Gate 2 and 
the Employee Gate would remain open. Compliance with DoD UFCs 4-010-01 
and 4-022-01 would not be met. Critical logistic and security 
operations at Defense Distribution Depot, San Joaquin would be 
vulnerable to disruption and potentially long-term denial of service, 
which could have an immediate impact on the command and control of 
these operations. DLA police would continue to use inadequate 
facilities to inspect incoming light vehicles. The No Action 
Alternative would not meet the purpose of and need for the Proposed 
Action.
    Potential Environmental Impacts: No significant effects on 
environmental resources would be expected from the Proposed Action. 
Insignificant adverse effects on noise, air quality, geological 
resources, water resources, biological resources, health and safety, 
infrastructure and transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes 
would be expected. Insignificant beneficial effects on geological 
resources, water resources, health and safety, infrastructure and 
transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes would be expected. 
No impacts on land use or environmental justice would be expected. 
Details of the environmental consequences are discussed in the EA, 
which is hereby incorporated by reference.
    Determination: DLA has determined that implementation of the 
Proposed Action will not have a significant effect on the human 
environment. Human environment was interpreted comprehensively to 
include the natural and physical environment and the relationship of 
people with that environment. Specifically, no highly uncertain or 
controversial impacts, unique or unknown risks, or cumulatively 
significant effects were identified. Implementation of the Proposed 
Action will not violate any federal, state, or local laws. Based on the 
results of the analyses performed during preparation of the EA and 
consideration of comments received during the public comment period, 
Mr. Gordon B. Hackett III, Director, DLA Installation Management, 
concludes that implementation of the Proposed Action at Defense 
Distribution Depot, San Joaquin does not constitute a major federal 
action that would significantly affect the quality of the human 
environment within the context of NEPA. Therefore, an environmental 
impact statement for the Proposed Action is not required.

    Dated: February 20, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-03208 Filed 2-25-19; 8:45 am]
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