UFC 4-150-07
19 June 2001
using the technical input from the project team. When work is contracted out, the
contractor is responsible for providing an environmental protection plan, along
with applicable permits and reports via the Contracting Officer.
4-3.2.1.2 Permits. Waterfront maintenance projects usually do not require
permits unless special construction is required. Additionally, they will not need a
new categorical exclusion if the work has been previously reviewed by the
Environmental Officer. However, the Environmental Officer needs to be informed
of any work taking place at the waterfront to ensure that environmental
procedures are being followed. Normally, maintenance projects evolve from an
annual inspection of waterfront structures by the Public Works Centers. The
repair and/or maintenance requirements are then relayed to the facility
customers who then submit a summary of the proposed work to the
Environmental Office.
4-3.2.2 Environmental Assessment. An environmental assessment (EA) is
an analysis of the potential environmental impact of a proposed action. An EA is
prepared for projects or actions that do not fall under one or more of the listed
categorical exclusions and that have the potential for significant environmental
impacts. If significant impacts are obvious, an Environmental Impact Statement is
directly prepared.
The EA discusses the need for the action, alternatives, impacts, and
any environmental monitoring required. Additional information may be required of
the project coordinators and other project planners to complete the EA. The EO
will likely turn the preparation of an EA over to an EFD/EFA or a contractor.
If after completion of the EA, it is determined that the proposed project
will not significantly impact the environment, a Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) will be prepared and the project implemented. If it is determined that the
proposed project will significantly impact the environment, an EIS must be
prepared.
4-3.2.3 Environmental Impact Statement. An EIS is a detailed document that
provides a full discussion of significant environmental impacts and informs
decision makers and the public of reasonable alternatives that would avoid or
minimize adverse impact, or enhance the quality of the human environment. EIS
can be lengthy and are frequently prepared by contractors who can provide an
unbiased analysis, thus avoiding a conflict of interest. An EIS is completed with a
Record of Decision (ROD) and signed by the Secretary of the Navy. The
likelihood that an EIS would be required for a normal waterfront
maintenance/repair project is small.
4-3.3
Working in Compliance. Once all permits for a project have been
obtained and all documentation has been completed, the Environmental Officer
will issue a "site-approval." Generally, the Public Works Center performing the
maintenance or repair will not start work until the site-approval has been issued.
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