Notice of Categorical Exclusion Determination, East 42nd Avenue Upgrade- Sewer (SRF Pro Fi Loan #C-22-01), Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU)

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) State Revolving Fund Program has conducted a review of the above referenced project in accordance with the Operating Agreement between the Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for implementing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program. The Department has determined that this project is eligible for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) in accordance with 18 AAC 76.040. Accordingly, the Department is exempting the project from further environmental review requirements under the Department’s EPA-approved State Environmental Review Process.
The project will re-route a section of sewer main to a new alignment in a dedicated sewer easement within Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) right-of-way to prevent sewer backups associated with bellies and damaged pipe. The replacement sewer and manholes will be constructed on helical piles. 
The project is eligible for a CE because undertaking this

action:
• Will not significantly affect the degree of treatment or capacity of the existing facility;
• Will not directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, habitats of endangered or threatened species, or environmentally important natural resources area;
• Will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment;
• Will not cause significant public controversy.
The determination shall become effective upon distribution by the Department and can be revoked at any time that adverse information is made available. The documentation to support this decision will be on file with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s State Revolving Fund Program. To request a copy of the CE, contact:
Adele Fetter, Environmental Impact Analyst
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - State Revolving Fund Program
555 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 269-7428 
Email: adele.fetter@alaska.gov
The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Brian Blessington at (907) 269-6272 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.
Issued on the 15th day of June 2021 in Anchorage, Alaska.