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34Th America's Cup Environmental Assessment Summary ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY 34TH AMERICA’S CUP RACES June 7, 2012 PREPARED FOR: U.S. Coast Guard The National Park Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Presidio Trust Draft Environmental Assessment 34th America’s Cup Races San Francisco, California Lead Agencies: National Park Service, U .S. Coast Guard Cooperating Agencies: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Presidio Trust Pursuant to th e National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA, 42 USC 4332(2)(C)), the National Park Service and th e U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps o f Engineers and th e Presidio Trust, announce the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) of the 34th America’s Cup Races. Th e races would take place on lands and waters administered by federal government. On December 31, 2010, the City of San Francisco was cho sen as th e location to host the 34th Ameri ca’s Cup (AC34) sailing races. Th e Ameri ca’s Cup race events are proposed to take place in Summer-Fall 2013, with preliminary “World Series” races in Summer-Fall 2012. Races are proposed for marine areas subject to th e U.S. Coast Guard authori ty and increased visitation is expected fo r lands managed by the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust. In addition, in-water facility upgrades and dredging are proposed along the San Francisco waterfront which would be subject to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ autho rity. In addition, in-water construction and dredging are proposed along the San Francisco waterfront and would be subject to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authority. Th e Draft EA evaluates potential environmental consequences o f implementing th e alternatives. Impact topics include the cultu ral, natural , and so cioeconomi c environments. All of the action alternatives include a specified race area, spectato r venues and secondary viewing areas, and race-related water-based developments. The Environmental Assessment (EA) presents and analyzes th e potential consequences o f implementing th e following al ternatives. Alternative A, No-Action Alternative B, Sponsor Proposed Project Alternative C, No Organized Events on NPS Lands Alternative D, Modified Program Alternative E, Preferred Decision Process: The EA with the preferred alternative is rel eased for public co mment on June 8, 2012. The comment period will be 30 days (until Saturday July 7, 2012). All public comments will be taken into consideration; and any ch anges to the p referred alternative will be described in an errata which will be attached to each federal agency's Finding and Environmental Decision. Comments will be accepted el ectronically at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/AC34 or su bmi tted by mail to: ESA, attn: AC34, 550 Kearny Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94108 A public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21st from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Golden Gate Club - Cypress Room, 135 Fisher Loop on the Main Post in the Presidio, San Francisco. Additional project information may be found at http://www.americascupnepa.org or http://parkplanning.nps.gov/AC34. 1 AC34 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: PURPOSE AND NEED FOR ACTION ................................................................................ S-1 Introduction and Background .................................................................................................................... S-1 Background ................................................................................................................................................ S-1 Project Study Area .................................................................................................................................... S-2 Purpose and Need for the Action ............................................................................................................... S-5 Purpose for Taking Action ...................................................................................................................... S-6 Need for Action ......................................................................................................................................... S-6 Objectives of the Federal Agencies ......................................................................................................... S-6 Constraints of the Federal Agencies ....................................................................................................... S-7 Summary of Applicable Laws, Regulations, Plans and Policies .............................................................. S-8 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 .......................................................................................... S-8 Clean Air Act .............................................................................................................................................. S-8 Other Federal Laws and Policies ............................................................................................................ S-9 National Park Service ............................................................................................................................... S-9 United States Coast Guard .................................................................................................................... S-10 United States Army Corps of Engineers .............................................................................................. S-10 Presidio Trust .......................................................................................................................................... S-11 Scoping Process and Public Participation ............................................................................................... S-11 Issues and Impact Topics ........................................................................................................................... S-12 CHAPTER 2: ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................................................... S-13 Agency Jurisdictions ................................................................................................................................... S-13 Alternatives Development Process ........................................................................................................... S-14 Alternatives Considered but Dismissed ................................................................................................... S-15 The Alternatives Selected for Analysis ..................................................................................................... S-16 Alternatives Evaluated ................................................................................................................................ S-16 Alternative A – No Action .......................................................................................................................... S-16 Elements Common to Action Alternatives .............................................................................................. S-17 Alternative B – Sponsor Proposed Project .............................................................................................. S-18 Alternative C – No Organized Events on NPS Lands ............................................................................ S-25 Alternative D – Modified Program ........................................................................................................... S-28 Alternative E – Preferred Alternative ....................................................................................................... S-29 Federal Team Preferred Alternative Selection Process ......................................................................... S-32 CHAPTER 3: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ......................................................................................... S-47 Impacts, Impact Thresholds and Significant Impacts ............................................................................ S-47 Geology, Soils and Seismicity .................................................................................................................... S-48 Hydrology and Water Quality ................................................................................................................... S-49 Air Quality .................................................................................................................................................... S-51 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change ................................................................................... S-53 AC34 America’s Cup / Environmental Assessment S-i SUMMARY CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (continued) Biological Resources ................................................................................................................................... S-55 Upland Biological Resources ................................................................................................................ S-55 Marine Biological Resources ................................................................................................................. S-59 Cultural Resources ..................................................................................................................................... S-63 Visitor Use and Experience ....................................................................................................................... S-67 Noise and Soundscape ..............................................................................................................................
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