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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus Future Development DOE/EA-2130 Draft Environmental Assessment Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus Future Development April 2020 U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest Site Office Richland, Washington 99352 U.S. Department of Energy DOE/EA-2130 SUMMARY To meet the long-term federal agency mission need to enable discovery and advance science, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) needs to provide laboratory space and associated infrastructure for research and development capabilities at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Campus located in Sequim, Washington. This environmental assessment provides information about, and analysis of, potential DOE activities associated with the next 20 years of buildout of the PNNL Sequim Campus. DOE will use the information contained in this EA to determine whether the Proposed Action represents a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Alternatives Proposed Action. Under the Proposed Action evaluated in this environmental assessment, new facilities and infrastructure envisioned in the current PNNL Sequim Campus Master Plan would be constructed and operated on the 47 hectares (117 acres) PNNL Sequim Campus. The PNNL Sequim Campus Master Plan provides a bounding scenario for the facilities that ultimately may be constructed and operated on the PNNL Sequim Campus. PNNL would continue to occupy and maintain existing facilities and would refurbish existing facilities if it is reasonable and economical to do so. The decision to build new facilities or refurbish existing ones would be based on mission needs, overall lifecycle costs, and the expected return on investment. The Proposed Action includes potential demolition of buildings that DOE determines no longer support mission needs. Portions of the campus could be leased to other entities for development compatible with the PNNL Sequim Campus Master Plan. No-Action Alternative. Under the No-Action Alternative, PNNL would continue to occupy and maintain existing facilities, and would remodel these facilities if reasonable and economical to do so. However, PNNL would not obtain replacement facilities for outdated existing facilities or provide new facilities for PNNL staff and future research missions. Affected Environment. The PNNL Sequim Campus is located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the east of the City of Sequim at the northern end of Sequim Bay in northeast Clallam County, Washington. The City of Sequim and surrounding areas contain a mix of commercial, recreational, cultural, agricultural, business, and residential areas. The campus consists of developed industrial areas, Douglas-fir forest, tidelands, and marine spits. Based on 2017 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey population data, approximately 76,000 people reside in Clallam County. The region contains some concentrations of minority and low-income populations. Much of the upland developable portion of the Sequim Campus is classified as “prime farmland.” No scarce geological resources, surface waterbodies, floodplains, or wetlands (other than tidelands) are within the boundaries of the PNNL Sequim Campus. Biological resources on the campus consist of a mix of coniferous trees and a variety of understory shrubs in the uplands, and low-stature marine shoreline vegetation along the beaches, as well as a variety of mammals, birds, and other animals that inhabit those environments. Species potentially occurring on or near the PNNL Sequim Campus that are listed as Federally or state threatened or endangered species or are otherwise of regulatory concern include 4 birds, 3 insects, 8 fish, and 9 marine mammals. Cultural and historic resources have been identified on the campus, and appropriate measures for their management have been established. Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action. Table S.1 summarizes potential impacts associated with the 20-year potential buildout of the PNNL Sequim Campus. Draft Environmental Assessment for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus Future Development March 2020 i U.S. Department of Energy DOE/EA-2130 Table S.1. Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the 20-Year Potential Buildout of the PNNL Sequim Campus and the No-Action Alternative Compared to Existing Conditions No-Action Impact Area Proposed Alternative Alternative Land Use Approximately 2 hectares (5 acres) of undeveloped land in the upland area No could change from forest to build new facilities. No change in land use on the Change shoreline or other undeveloped part of the campus. Air quality Dust generation and diesel emissions during construction. Chemical and No radiological emissions during operation of new facilities would be similar to or Change a very small increase compared to existing conditions. Soils and Some soils classified as prime farmland would be disturbed by construction. No Geological Change Resources Water Resources Water use provided by the City of Sequim would be a small fraction (about 0.1 No percent) of the City’s existing demand. Average groundwater use from the Change existing PNNL Sequim Campus well would increase about 11 percent, and would be within the well yield. Therefore, the Proposed Action would have a small impact on water resources. Cultural and Development of uplands area, installation of new water/sewer lines, and No Historic excavation outside of the existing building footprints along the shoreline could Change Resources disturb archaeological resources. A no development zone in the uplands, Travis Spit, and Bugge Spit, and a no activity zone at the shoreline have been designated to help minimize disturbance of cultural resources. Aquatic Ecology The installation of new piles would cause minor impacts on marine mammals, No Resources fish, and water quality. Replacement of pier decking would increase light Change penetration to benefit aquatic vegetation. No impacts on wetlands from construction or operation. Terrestrial Development in the uplands could remove up to 2 hectares (5 acres) of No Ecology coniferous forest and could disturb a bald eagle nest site. Noise from Change Resources construction would cause a minor, short-term impact on wildlife. Socioeconomics Negligible impacts of construction or operation on local economy, small No reduction in county tax revenue should the potential transfer of facilities to Change DOE ownership occur that would be offset by increased investment in the campus and community. Environmental No Change No Justice Change Traffic and Small increase in traffic on local roads due to construction workers and new No Transportation permanent staff. Change Human Health Estimated 1.25 injuries per year due to construction, and one injury per year to No and Safety PNNL Sequim Campus staff. There would be negligible changes in chemical Change or radiological health impacts. Visual New facilities would be visible to viewers to the east and south of the PNNL No Resources Sequim Campus; this would not be a noticeable reduction in aesthetic quality Change compared to the baseline. Noise and Short-term higher noise levels during construction, no change during operation No Vibration of new facilities. Change Waste Waste generation would increase proportionately with the increase in building No Generation and square footage and staffing levels. The potential increase would not strain Change Disposition local disposal processes or capacities. Accidents No Change No Change Draft Environmental Assessment for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus Future Development March 2020 ii U.S. Department of Energy DOE/EA-2130 No-Action Impact Area Proposed Alternative Alternative Intentional No Change No Destructive Acts Change Environmental No Change No Sustainability Change Irreversible and Construction would consume resources such as concrete, lumber, steel, diesel, No Irretrievable etc., and remove forest habitat and potentially disturb cultural resources. Change Commitment of Operation of new facilities would consume additional electricity, water, and Resources fuel. Draft Environmental Assessment for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus Future Development March 2020 iii U.S. Department of Energy DOE/EA-2130 CONTENTS Summary ........................................................................................................................................................ i Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ v Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... ix Definition of Terms .................................................................................................................................... xiii 1.0 Introduction and Background ....................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Background and Description of the PNNL Sequim Campus ........................................... 1-3 1.2 Purpose and Need for Agency Action ............................................................................. 1-4 1.3 Factors Considered for Analysis ...................................................................................... 1-5 1.3.1 Direct and Indirect Impacts ............................................................................. 1-5 1.3.2 Cumulative Impacts ........................................................................................
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