DOT&PF Notice of Intent to Begin Eng. & Env. Studies: AMHS Storage Tank Replacement Project SAMHS-00088 / 00S896

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DOT&PF Notice of Intent to begin Engineering & Environmental Studies: AMHS Storage Tank Replacement Project SAMHS-00088 / 00S896.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing to remove and replace eight underground storage tanks (USTs) with above-ground fuel storage tanks (ASTs) at eight AMHS ferry terminals at the following locations.
            • Auke Bay        • Petersburg        • Sitka               • Cordova
            • Skagway         • Ketchikan         • Wrangell          • Valdez
The project construction would
   • Replace eight underground storage tanks (USTs) with the same size above-ground fuel
      storage tanks (ASTs). Six USTs store heating oil for on-site consumption; Two USTs
      store fuel for vehicles/machinery at Auke Bay and Skagway.
   • Install a six-foot high chain link fence with gate around new

ASTs.
Construction is projected for 2019.
************************************************************************The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 3, 2017 and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Based on project location and scope of work, the environmental document is anticipated to be a categorical exclusion (CE). Possible affected resources include wetlands, waters of the U.S., eagles, and cultural or historic properties.
The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities including:
   • National Historic Preservation Act Sect. 106                      • EO-12898 (Env. Justice)
   • EO-13175 (Consult & Coordinate w/ Indian Tribal Gov.)     • EO-13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
   • EO-11593 (Protect & Enhance Cultural Env.)                     • EO-11990 (Protect Wetlands)
   • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conserv Mgt Act                      • EO-11990 (Protect Wetlands)
   • Clean Air & Clean Water Acts                                            • EO-11988 (Floodplains Mgt)
************************************************************************DOT&PF is soliciting comments and information on the proposed project. Your comments would help us evaluate potential environmental, social and economic impacts of this project as well as impacts to historic and cultural resources.
Please submit your written comments to:
     Emily Haynes, Environmental Analyst     DOT&PF, Southcoast Region          Phone: 907-465-1826
     P.O. Box 112506                              FAX: 907-465-4414
     Juneau AK 99811-2506                 E-mail: emily.haynes@alaska.gov
To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments via email or fax, or mailing address by March 6, 2018. 
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It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 
If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above or call Alaska Relay at 711 or call
     (800) 770-8973 for TTY         (800) 770-8255 for voice
     (800) 770-3919 for ASCII      (866) 355-6198 for STS 
Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so
arrangements can be made to assist you.