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Army BRAC 2005 Environmental Issues 20 June 2007

Army BRAC 2005 Environmental Issues 20 June 2007. Dana Perkins, BRAC Environmental PM, IMCOM-SE (404) 464-3609 / dana.perkins1@us.army.mil.

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Army BRAC 2005 Environmental Issues 20 June 2007

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  1. Army BRAC 2005 Environmental Issues 20 June 2007 Dana Perkins, BRAC Environmental PM, IMCOM-SE (404) 464-3609 / dana.perkins1@us.army.mil Our Mission:Manage Army installations to support readiness and mission execution – provide equitable services and facilities, optimize resources, sustain the environment and enhance the well-being of the Military community Leading Change for Installation Excellence

  2. Agenda • Background & Process • IMCOM-SE BRAC Environmental Process/Program • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) • Challenges

  3. Army BRAC Environmental Structure DASA-I&H DASA-ESOH Direction, Leadership Oversight, Policy ACSIM Leadership/Direction BRAC-D PM assigned to each installation Mobile NST AEC ----------------- Lead Organization (IMCOM, MACOM) Installation Base Transition Coordinator (BTC) BRAC Environmental Coordinator (BEC)

  4. Background & Process Centralized execution of BRAC Environmental Program U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District NEPA Support Team (NST) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)/Supporting Studies 8 EIS’s (Active Army); 183 EA’s (42 Active Army; 118 Army Reserve; & 23 Army National Guard) 7 new AE contracts in place Over $42 million in contract capacity available $22,430,000 - estimated NEPA costs $9,000,000 - estimated cost for environmental studies to support NEPA preparation U.S. Army Environmental Command (AEC) Environmental Condition of Property (ECP), Cleanup, & Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA) compliance 18 “Major” installation ECP’s 176 Army Reserve facilities require ECP’s

  5. Background & Process • Army BRAC-D Expectations for NEPA document completion: • EA’s – 6 mos. • EIS’s – 12 mos. • Historically… • BRAC NEPA: 16 to 48 mos. • Army NEPA: • EA’s – 6 to 12 mos. • EIS’s – 18 mos. +

  6. Background & Process Closure ECP Process Participants

  7. Background & Process BRAC-D cleanup & execution strategy Work early & closely with regulators, Local Reuse Authorities (LRA’s) & community stakeholders. Dispose of what we can “as is” & to “like reuse” as quickly as possible. Use Environmental Services Cooperative Agreements (ESCA’s) & Performance Based Contract (PBC) tools. Utilize “Early Transfer” authority when possible. Utilize Army model deed & Finding of Suitability to Transfer.

  8. IMCOM-SE BRAC NEPA Program • Benning EIS Aug - Nov 07 • Bragg EA 24 Jan 07 • Campbell EA 18 Dec 06 • Eglin EIS 30 Sep 08 Air Force • Gillem EA 30 Dec 07 • Jackson EA 08 Sep 06 • Knox EA 24 Oct 06 • McPherson EA 30 Feb 07 • Redstone EA 26 Dec 06 • Shaw EA 30 Sep 07 Air Force • Includes non-BRAC actions occurring during 07-13 POM as appropriate.

  9. IMCOM-SE BRAC ECP Program • Gillem ECP Phase I: 30 Jan 07 w/CERFA Letter • ECP Phase II: Field work in Summer 07 • McPherson ECP Phase I: 30 Jan 07 w/CERFA Letter ECP Phase II: Field work in Summer 07

  10. Challenges • Very ambitious NEPA completion schedules/timelines. • Scoping very difficult & complex. • Emphasis on cantonment construction & supporting associated construction timelines.

  11. Very Ambitious NEPA Completion Schedules EA’s: 6 mos. EIS’s: 12 mos. … • “Get Ahead Studies” • Traffic Studies • Noise Studies/Modeling • Economic Impact Forecast System (EIFS) Studies • Natural Resources/TES Surveys • Building Eligibility Determinations • Construction Site Clearance • Archaeological Surveys & Site Eligibility Determinations • Jurisdictional Wetland Surveys • Waste Water Collection System Compliance Master Plan • Asbestos Surveys

  12. Very Ambitious NEPA Completion Schedules • Central execution & management through Mobile. • Matching installations with NEPA contractors. • Pre-negotiating contract task orders for rapid award. • Scoping meetings held at each installation with region. • Utilizing in-house staff/resources from other IMCOM-SE installations. • Early & regular coordination with regulators throughout. • Senior Department leadership level • Regional leadership level • Staff & field office level • “Flattening” the Army staffing & review process. • Concurrent reviews • Electronic transmission of signatures • On-site IPR’s for comment resolution & document revision EA’s: 6 mos. EIS’s: 12 mos. …

  13. Scoping Very Difficult & Complex • BRAC on top of Army Campaign Plan/Transformation initiatives • Huge construction program…

  14. Examples of Construction Program Analyzed in NEPA Scoping Very Difficult & Complex *Does not delineate between renovation or previously disturbed areas & newly disturbed areas

  15. Examples of Construction Program Analyzed in NEPA Scoping Very Difficult & Complex *Does not delineate between renovation or previously disturbed areas & newly disturbed areas

  16. Examples of Construction Program Analyzed in NEPA Scoping Very Difficult & Complex *Does not delineate between renovation or previously disturbed areas & newly disturbed areas

  17. Scoping Very Difficult & Complex • Transformation of Construction Process (Design / Build) • Used land-use planning approach • Established development / construction “Polygons” • Construction program late in stabilizing • Included all proposed but not validated BRAC & transformation actions in performing “Get Ahead Studies” • Once stabilized used the validated FY07 – 13 POM to refine scopes

  18. Emphasis on Cantonment Construction & Supporting Associated Construction Timelines • Coordinate with range & training staff to scope potential impacts to the environment from new training/maneuver requirements. • Especially challenging at Benning with introduction of Armor School training. • Needed to know more than just training requirements & throughput • Led planning charrettes to determine how & where Armor School training is proposed to occur on the Benning landscape.

  19. Conclusion • BRAC 2005 is extremely complex & we have a tremendous challenge in the coming years. • We learn as we go & refine. • Coordination, coordination, coordination… • Success requires support of all stakeholders both internal & external to the Army at all levels. “Together We’re Better”

  20. Backup Slides

  21. Background & Process NEPA prepared to support: BRAC Commission directed realignment actions (gain new missions or personnel) Discretionary moves (to be combined with above NEPA documentation) Disposal & reuse of property where an installation is completely closed or where an enclave is retained No NEPA prepared for: Installations that remain open and only lose missions or personnel Vacating leased space or buildings

  22. BRAC NEPA EXECUTION Draft NEPA docs reviewed by SAM, Installation, Command staff (TJAG ELD will review EISs but not EAs) SAM prepares SOW negotiates task orders (Nov - Dec 05) BRAC Commission recommendations (Sept 05) NEPA docs approved for release to public by Army decision maker EAs – garrison commander EISs – DASA ESOH BRACD funds & directs SAM to execute (Jan 06 until all funded) Installation, Command, BRACD, and SAM agree on DOPAA (Oct - Nov 05) SAM signs NEPA document as preparer SAM issues task orders to Contractors (Jan 06 until all funded) Installation, Command, BRACD, SAM agree on NEPA level and cost est (Oct - Nov 05) EA FNSIs signed by garrison commander, EIS RODs signed by DASA ESOH SAM & Contractor prepare draft NEPA documents & supporting studies – EAs 6 to 12 mo. EISs – 18 mo plus Army G3 sets BRAC execution priorities (work in progress) BRAC action may proceed after FNSI or ROD signed

  23. Estimated Number of BRAC NEPA Documents & Costs • Active Army • 8 EIS’s (realignments) - $7,300,000 • 29 EA’s (realignments) - $2,415,000 • 13 EA’s (closures) - $3,950,000 • USAR • 48 EA’s (closures) - $2,215,000 • 70 EA’s (realignments) - $5,000,000 • ARNG • 21 EA’s (realignments) - $1,400,000 • 2 EA’s (closures) - $150,000

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