NCG150068_Draft Env Assessment Notification_2023114

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)for the
proposed recapitalization of airfield pavement at USCG Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This EA has
been prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and evaluates the
potential environmental impacts resulting from the Proposed Action, which would involve repairing the
degraded pavement on Runway 01-19 and associated taxiways to make it accessible to aircraft. Runway
01-19 was initially closed to USCG aircraft in 2008 due to its poor load-carrying condition but remained
open to light civil aircraft; the runway was subsequently closed to all air traffic in 2015. Some areas of
pavement would be fully demolished and replaced while other areas would only be resurfaced,depending
on the condition of the pavement. Once the repairs to the runway and taxiways are complete,the runway
would be reopened to USCG, Department of Defense, and commercial air traffic as was previously
authorized before 2008. The repairs and reopening of the runway would not require new approach or
departure routes, introduction of new types of aircraft, or authorization of new types of flight operations.
The Proposed Action could also include the improvement of an access road on the Base as well as the
establishment of a temporary concrete batch plant.
This EA serves as a concise public document that provides evidence and analysis for determining whether
a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is appropriate, or an Environmental Impact Statement should
be prepared.The EA presents the purpose and need for the action,the proposed action and alternatives,
a description of the affected environment, and an analysis of environmental consequences. The EA also
documents cumulative impacts from projects which are proposed, under construction, recently
completed, or anticipated to be implemented in the near future.
This notice announces the availability of the Draft EA for public review both online at
https://www.phe.com/2023-ecity-ea and at the Pasquotank County Library (100 East Colonial Ave,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909). Individuals may provide comments to Mr. Michael West via e-mail at
[e-mail] or by regular mail at USCG Facilities Design and Construction Center, 5505 Robin
Hood Rd. Ste K, Norfolk, VA 23513. Comments must be received no later than December 14, 2023 to be
considered during preparation of the Final EA.

Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 1:01 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Cc: Adaryani, Amir; Dowden, Doug
Subject: FW: [External] USCG Base Elizabeth City Draft Environmental Assessment
Attachments: Final NOA_E City v2.pdf
Bethany—one of the NPDES permit writers was forwarded this email about the USCG Base Elizabeth City. The
base has an NCG15 CoC but nothing with us.
Just FYI.
Charles H.Weaver
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
919-707-3616
charlesmeaver(a�deg.nc.gov
(mailing address) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Email couespondence to and from this 8d(lress is subX*d to the hwlh
Carolina Pubirc Records Law and may be disabsed to 1hrrd parties,
From:Adaryani, Amir<[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 11:40 AM
To:Weaver, Charles<[e-mail]>
Cc: Dowden, Doug<[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] USCG Base Elizabeth City Draft Environmental Assessment
Hi Charles,
I hope you morning went well. I received this email and am not sure where to forward it/respond. I would be thankful if
you could take a look at it.
Thankyou
Amirhossein (Amir) Rezaei Adaryani, PhD
Environmental Engineer, Division of Water Resources, Permitting
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 919-707-3704
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From: Erin J.M. Kouvousis<[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 11:27 AM
Subject: [External] USCG Base Elizabeth City Draft Environmental Assessment
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To Whom it May Concern,
You have been identified as a potentially interested party for the Recapitalization of Airfield Pavement at USCG Base
Elizabeth City Environmental Assessment(EA). Please see the attached Notice of Availability for more information about
the project, a link to download the Draft EA, and instructions regarding how you can provide public comment.
Thank you.
This email was sent on behalf of Michael West, Environmental Protection Specialist, with the U.S. Coast Guard Facilities
Design &Construction Center. Any responses should be directed to [e-mail].
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized
state official.
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