2022-01-31 EDA Funds - Enviornmental AssessmentRevised June 2021. Please check EDA's website before using this template to confirm that you
are using the latest version. As of the date of this version, the current template can be found at
the bottom of the "Funding Opportunities" page at EDA.gov.
Environmental Narrative Requirements
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requites Federal agencies to assess the potential
environmental impacts associated with proposed federal actions, including financial assistance.
Applicants are encouraged to contact their designated Economic Development Representative or the
applicable EDA Regional Environmental Officer with questions regarding this template and/or the
appropriate level of documentation (please see the EDA website or the applicable Federal Funding
Opportunity for contact information). Resources of available information are listed in many of the
sections. If you are using a locally saved copy of this template, please check EDA's website to confirm
this is the current version.
For further information regarding FDA's obligations under NEPA, please refer to the regulations for
implementing NEPA at 40 C.F.R. 1500-1508. The Council on Environmental Quality's 2007 guidance
document "A Citizen's Guide to the NEPA" is another resource available online.
Several issues discussed in the environmental narrative below may requite consultation with other State
or Federal agencies at a later date (for example, the State Historic Preservation Office, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS)). While EDA does not require that applicants complete such consultations
before submitting an initial application, applicants should be aware that in the event their project is
selected for further evaluation for funding, EDA may delegate these consultations to the applicant and
expect them to be completed in an expeditious manner and prior to approval of an award.
Applicants must provide information on the following items in the environmental narrative. For
any area in which the applicant asserts that an item is not applicable to a project, provide an
explanation.
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Beneficiaries
Identify any existing businesses or major developments that will benefit from the proposed
project, and those that will expand or locate in the area because of the project.
Blair's Cargitl campus will be the main betneficisny of the proposed project, as the new water
transmission line will increase flow capacity allot,N Iag Cargill and producers on the site to
operate at greater capaclty.
2. Proposed Construction
As an exhibit to this Narrative, provide a topographical map of the project area and a site map
(with legend and north arrow) displaying the project location and boundaries, existing and
proposed project components and location of all sites and/or companies benefitting from the
proposed project. The documents should be of sufficient clarity for adequate interpretation of
the Applicant's intentions.
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Describe the project construction components in detailed, quantifiable terms. Describe the
project location, proposed construction activities (e.g., grading, trenching), and schedule. It is
sufficient to simply reference the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) here if a PER
containing this information has been submitted or will be submitted concurrently. See
the mock example below for the level of specificity expected by EDA:
The C y of Blair is proposing to construct a 24 -inch line which would be
constructed within existitig public and private right -of -wad (ROW) and measure 4,000 linear
feet (lt). The project is located within Township 18, Range 12E, Section ? in the City of Blair,
Washington Count\,T, Nebraska. The project would be constructed over
Constnuction of this project would entail trenching a _ ft. wide by _ ft deep ditch and
installing flue 24 -in, pipe within the existing RCM Total land disturbance will be
approxituatcly 9.2 acres. The construction staging area would be located entirely vritlun the
existing ROW.
3. Need and Purpose
Provide a brief summary of the underlying need and purpose of the proposal for EDA funding.
This proposed project is necessatir to increase water capacity for the eastern pordon of Blait,
ni particular the bio --refinery and valve -added industries located in the vicinity. Currently, the
eater 1-1iain located in the project area is at full capacity and the detnand for water has
increased over time. The new 24 -inch water nnain will enable the system to noueet current and
projected future demands.
4. Alternatives to the Proposed Project
Based in the Need and Purpose summary above, provide a detailed description of alternative
actions that were considered during the project planning but were not selected (e.g., alternative
locations, designs, scopes, other projects having similar benefits, and a "no project" alternative).
Explain why this project/site was selected as the preferred alternative. Provide detail on why
other alternatives were rejected (e.g. did not meet the purpose and need of the project, implicated
more environmental receptors, had greater climate impacts or were at greater risk to climate
change than the proposed action). If the selected project would impact wetlands or floodplains,
please provide a detailed description of alternatives to those proposed impacts.
The only otber alternative considered for this proposal was no action. A no action alternative
would continuc to operate a water transmission line that is at inax capac1t\'7. Without
installation of the new transmission main, Blsair's Cargill plant will continue to operate under
utility hinitations, and the potential for future industrial expansion in the area will be hindered
selected because an existing -water main alivady exists
as well. The proposed project site eras
parallel to where the new f-vaiii would be iristallcd.
B. HISTORIC/ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Identilly any known historic/archeological resources within the project site(s) or area of potential
effect that are either listed on the National Register of Historic Places or considered to be of local
or State significance and perhaps eligible for listing on the National Register. In many states, the
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State Historic Preseivation Office (SHPO) maintains GIS databases of historic properties and
cultural resources. Delineate an Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the project. The APE is the
geographic area or areas within which a proposal may cause changes in the character or use of
historic properties, which would include (but is not limited to) any new development or
renovation by the beneficiary facilitated by the proposed EDA project. Discuss the potential
impacts of the project on culturally significant resources and provide a determination as to
whether there will be: no historical properties/cultural resources present; no historical
properties/cultural resources adversely affected; or historical properties/cultural resources
adversely affected.
Note that the applicant is not required to contact the SHPO until directed to do so by
EDA. If comments from the SHPO have already been received, they should be attached along
with copies of the information provided to the SHPO. If you wish to initiate early consultation,
please consult the website of the appropriate SHPO for instructions on requited information.
Consultation with the State of Nebraska's Historic Presennation Office (SHPO) has not been
initiated at the tinic of application, but upon an award the SHPO office will be corisulted. See
proposed consultation correspondence to the Nebraska SHPC) under Attachment
C. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
For the resource areas identified below, indicate potential direct and indirect impacts from
proposed project activities and specify proposed measures to mitigate probable impacts. Direct
impacts are caused by the proposed action and occur at die same time and place. Indirect
impacts are those that are caused by a proposed action, but that may occur later in time or farther
removed in distance, relative to the primary impacts of the proposed action (40 C.F.R. Section
1508.8) Development induced by the proposed project would be an example of an indirect
impact.
1. Affected Area
Describe the general project area, including topography, historic land usages, unique geological
features, and economic history. Provide site photographs if available. Identify native vegetation
and wildlife found in the project area or its immediate vicinity. Describe the amount and type of
vegetation in the project area and indicate the impact to vegetation if removed (e.g., 1.2 acres of
early successional native hardwood forest). Identify any designated State and National Parks,
National Wildlife Refuges, or National Game Preserves located on or in the vicinity of tie
proposed project activities. Identify any Wilderness Areas, as designated or proposed under the
Wilderness Act, or wild or scenic rivers, as designated or proposed under the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act, or other lands protected under state or federal law that are located on or in the
vicinity of the proposed project activities.
1. Please describe any direct effects
2. , Please describe any indirect effects
The proposed project area is located in the eastern portion of the city of Blair, which is
generally zoned industrial land. There are no designated State and National Parks, National
Wildlife Refuges, or National Game Preserves located on or in the 6cinit'T of the proposed
project area. There are no wild or scenic rivers, as designated or proposed under the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act, or other lands protected under st=ate or federal law that are located on or in
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the vicinity, of the proposed project area. 'There, will be nsinit»al ground displacement for the
installation, and the ground will be returned after water trausfnisStoll maiun installation is
complete.
2. Coastal Zones
Indicate whether the project is located within a designated coastal zone subject to the Coastal
Zone Management Act. Information on coastal zone boundaries is available on the NOAA's
website. Identify any shorelines, beaches, dunes, or estuaries within or adjacent to the project
site(s) and explain how the proposed project is consistent with die state's Coastal Zone
Management Plan. If state concurrence is required, identify the state's Coastal Zone Management
Agency.
The project is not located within a desiglnatcd coastal zone subject to the Coastal Zone
Management Act
3. Wetlands
Identify any wetlands within or adjacent to the project site(s). If available, provide an on-site
wetland/waters delineation performed in accordance with the 1987 (or current version) USACE
Wetland Delineation Manual, as amended. Provide any correspondence from USACE, including
any jurisdictional determination or permit documents.
1. Provide a determination of direct and indirect effects including the amount of jurisdictional
waters affected by type (e.g. 1.1 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands would be impacted by
the proposed project).
2. If any wetlands would be impacted by the project, provide an analysis of alternatives to
wetland impact in this section or in the Alternatives to the Project section above.
Describe any mitigation plans here or in Section D below.
Also indicate if there are any proposed overwater structures that could impact navigable waters as
defined in 33 CFR part 329.
If wetlands, streams, or navigable waters may be impacted, it is recommended that Applicants
contact USACE concerning any jurisdictional waters resources.
There are wetlands located adjacent to and bordering the proposed project area that were
identified through tlae U.S. Fish and W'I llife Service's (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventor\
napping system (see A'ttachnient _). further consultation NvIth USACE is needed, and will
be initiated in the event of a grant a xard. This will allow the applicant to properly fornsat the
tniitigation strategies necessary to ininitutze the impact of the project oil wetlands in the
vicinity. See proposed consultation correspondence. to USACE under Attachment,
4. Floodplains
Please state whether the project is located within a mapped 100- or 500 -year floodplain. Provide a
FEMA floodplain map (with the map number and effective date) displaying the project location
and boundaries, existing and proposed project components, and location of all sites and/or
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companies benefiting from the proposed project. The document should be of sufficient clarity
for adequate interpretation of the applicant's intentions.
Floodplain maps can be viewed and printed from FEIVIA's website. If FEMA floodplain maps
do not exist in the project area, provide a letter from a Professional Engineer regarding the
presence or absence of a 100 -year floodplain.
i) Describe direct and indirect effects to 100 -year floodplains, if any.
ii) If any 100 -year floodplains would be impacted by the project, provide an analysis of
alternatives to floodplain impact in this section or in the Alternatives to the Project section
above.
iii) Indicate whether the Applicant's community participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program.
iv) Indicate if a critical action (e.g., emergency response facility, hospital, wastewater treatment
plant) is being located within die 500 -year floodplain.
The proposed project will invoh-e actinTitles in both the 100- and 500 -year floodplain (see
Attachment The applicant's municipal water is sourced from the nearby Missouri Rlve1';
the water treatment plan and proposed tralisnussion main are less than a quarter of a mile
from the stream channel. Upon an EDA award the Applicant shall provide opportunity for
public review of proposed activities floodplauhs, in accordance with federal la -,v or applicable
Execuri\,c Order.
The CO of Blair does participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
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5. Climate Change
Identify any current or potential risks to die project due to climate change (e.g., flooding,
wildfires, sea level rise, severe weather), utilizing federal resources, including the National Climate
Assessment. Describe any steps taken in the planning and design of the project to mitigate those
risks, including utilizing federal resources such as tie U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit. Identify any
ways in which the project may contribute to future climate risks, such as by increasing flood risks,
and any potential measures for mitigating those contributions. Describe any steps taken to reduce
the project's immediate and future carbon footprint (e.g., use of renewable building materials,
incorporation of energy-efficient design features).
The proposed project is not at risk of being delayed or hindered due to climate change and its
related affects.
6. Endangered Species
Provide a list of all threatened, endangered, and candidate species located in or near die project
area, including any proposed development by the beneficiary, and dae immediate vicinity.
Identify these species' potential or existing habitat, and critical habitat designations in the project
area. Identify the potential for direct or indirect impacts on these species. Critical habitat
designations, lists of protected species by county, and information on effect determinations are
available on tie FWS website. The FWS' web -based Information, Planning, and Conservation
System (IPaC) may also be useful for the early planning stage of a project. If an Effect
Determination or Biological Assessment has been completed for any of tie species listed, please
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provide. Attach any correspondence with FWS that exists related to their proposal. For projects
with possible impacts to fisheries and marine/coastal species, provide any correspondence with
NMFS.
According to MVS' IPaC website, the following Federally Endangered or Threacctied species
are present In the proposed project area: Nodly It Birt, Pcdiid Slaihr'oii, IPtcririe BGisb-
doUer, and R74ukni Prni17'C F'ni' ,, vd (_)rrbid. No critical habitats are present in the proposed project
avva.
Northeni Long-eared Bat
Wooded areas within and adjacent to the proposed project area contain suitable habitat for
this species.
Pallid Sturgeon
Pallid Sturgeon are known to exist within the Missouri Ricer, however, the project at its
closest will be roughly 1,400 feet from the river and will have no impact upon the stream
channel.
Prairie Bush -clover and Western Prairie Fringed Orchid
No tallgrass prairies and or natively vegetated areas are located within the proposed project
area.
Possible affect - clearing of Northern Long-eared Bat roosts or hibernacuta - can be mitigated
by avoiding disruption when inhabited, which is generally from .lay 1 to July 31
Consultation witli USFWS has not been initiated at the tittle of application, but upon an EDA
award the agency will be contacted. See proposed cousultati-()n correspondence to USFyY'S
under Attachment
7. Land Use and Zoning
Describe the present formal zoning designation and current land use of the project site and
adjacent land parcels. The areas include: the site of construction activities, adjacent areas, and
areas affected by the primary beneficiaries. Land uses to be considered include, but are not
limited to, industrial, commercial, residential, agriculture, recreational, woodlands, mines/quarries,
and open spaces. Please indicate whether the project is located entirely within a city limit.
Identify agriculture land parcels designated as "pritne/unique agriculture lands" by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Federal Farmlands Protection Act or a local
equivalent. Additional information may be found at the USDA's Natural Resources
Conservation Service website.
The present formal zoning designation for the project area is industrial. The parcels adjacent
to dre proposed project area ate also zoned industrial. Water main construction will be partly-
within Blast's city lituits, the remaining portion will be completed ill Washi -igton County in
land adjacent to the city's planning jurisdiction. There are no agricultural lands located on or
adjacent to the proposed project area (see zoning reap under Attachment
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8. Solid Waste Management
Indicate the types and quantities of solid wastes to be produced by the project facilities and
primary beneficiary. Describe local solid waste collection and disposal methods and the expected
useful life of the disposal facility. Indicate if recycling or resource recovery programs are currently
being used or will be used in the future.
This proposed project will involve the consttuction of a new water transmission main for
U'lair's municipal water systein. ,1nv tivaste produced by construction activities will be
disposed of lawfully. The project will not produce any solid waste after its completion.
The servicing landfill in the proposed project area is the Douglas County Pheasant Point
Landfill located at 13505 N 213°i Street outside of Bennitrgton, Douglas County, Nebraska,
which is approziinatelc 13 rrvles from the area of planned construction.
9. Hazardous or Toxic Substances
Describe any toxic, hazardous, or radioactive substances that will be utilized or produced by the
proposed project facilities and primary beneficiaries. Describe the manner in which these
substances would be stored, used, or disposed. Complete and sign one "Applicant Certification
Clause" for each co -applicant (see Appendix A). Indicate if hazardous or toxic substances have
been or must be remediated prior to construction, demolition, or renovation. If a recent Phase I
or Phase II Environmental Site Assessment has been performed, please provide a copy of the
executive summary (a full copy may be requested at a later date).
No toxic, hazardous, or radioact'Are substances will be utilized or produced by the proposed
project or its primary- bene iciaries. No Phase I or Phase 11 En6ronrne.ntal Site Assessment
has been performed for the project.
10. Water Resources
Describe surface and underground water resources at or near the proposed project sites) and any
impacts of the project to these. If groundwater will be used, is the aquifer in overdraft and /or
adjudicated? If there will be discharges to surface water, is the receiving surface water body listed
on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Section 303(d) list of impaired waters? Is
a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit required for any discharges
to surface waters? Indicate if die proposed project is located within an area mapped by the EPA
as sole source aquifer recharge area (maps and further information are available on EPA's
website). Describe any induced changes in local surface water runoff patterns, and the status of
storm water discharge permit processes (if applicable).
There are no sole soutc:e aquifers in EPr\ Region �'II which includes Iowa I lnsas, ?Vlissourt,
and Nebraska (see Attachnicrlt _). The proposed project , its closest will be approximately
1,100 feet froin the Missouri River. No ground -water will be used for this project, and there
will be no discharges to surface water. Constinction of the 24 -inch water main is not
anticipated to induce any changes in the IOCal surface water runoff patterns. A NPDES
permit is not required.
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11. Water Supply and Distribution System
Indicate the source, quality, and supply capacity of local domestic and industrial/commercial
water resources, and the amount of water that project facilities and primary beneficiaries are
expected to utilize. Note whether the water that is being supplied is in compliance with the Safe
Drinking Water Act, and if not, what steps are being taken to ensure compliance.
The city of Blair currently owns and operates its public water systern. The hater system
consists of a surface water intake at the Nlissouri River a lune-1ofteiiing treatmentt facility
with three cleartvells an elevated storage tank, two ground storage tanks, and an integral
distribution system seising the entire city, of Blair and several private areas outside the
corporate limits (including the Washington Country Rural Water Systein #2 which is operated
by the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District). The water treatment facility is
located at 742 Tairtriew Drive; the elevated %,?ater storage tank is located on the southwest
corner of the intersection of Highway 133 and Connty Road P26; one ground storage tank is
located in Blacl( Elk Park; and another ground storage tank is located south of South 'I
,\venue. The rated capacity of the va�ater treatnsent facility is 20 million gallons per day
(MGD); capact", is broken down to 15.5 NI(. -;D for the Cargill Campus and 4.5 1IGD for all
other Blair water customers. "I'he water being; supplied is in compliance with the Safe
Drinking Water Act.The plant is staffed currently, by seven full -tine employees,
12. Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities
Describe the wastewater treatment facilities available for processing the additional effluent
including usage by the beneficiaiy(s). Indicate design capacities and current loading (both daily
average and peak), and adequacy in terms of degree and type of treatment requited. Describe all
domestic class or process wastewater or other discharges associated with the proposed project
facilities and its primary beneficiaries, and the expected composition and quantities to be
discharged either to a municipal system or to the local environment. Indicate all discharges that
will require on-site pre-treatment. Note whether the wastewater treatment plant is in violation of
the Clean Water Act, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure compliance. If local
treatment and sewer systems are or will be inadequate or overloaded, describe the steps being
taken for necessary improvements and their completion dates.
The city of Blair owns and operates a sanitary collection system and wastewater treatment
facility. The wastewater treatment plant is located at 850 )'aitsriew, Drive and consists of an
acti\rated sludge mechanical treatment facility. This includes a headm orks structure with floe-
measurement, screening and a lift station, primary clarification, activated sludge treatment
basins, final clarification, chlorine contact disinfection and anaerobic sludge digestion. The
plant is staffed by mo full -tithe emplo�lees. The rated capacity of the n7astewater treatment
facility is approximately 2 million gallons per day (NIGD). Local treatment and sewer systefns
are adequate and will not become overloaded as a result of this project. The plant is not in
violation of the Clean Water Act.
13. Environmental Justice (Executive Order 12898)
Describe whether the proposed project will result in disproportionate adverse human health or
environmental impacts relative to minority and low income populations. Sufficient detail should
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be provided to enable EDA to determine whether the project will comply with Executive Order
12898.
The proposed project will not result in disproportionate adverse human health or
envirotunental impacts relative to tywi lority and low-income populations. The project will
invohTe the underground installation of a nevi water main in a non-residential area. The
projectivill not create an adverse health effect or envirorn cental issue which willaffect the
sturounding commtn ItY, or impact loNN- and moderate. -income or minority populations.
Increased water capacity is a result of the project may benefit all users in the city's -water
supply network.
14. Transportation (Streets, Traffic and Parking)
Briefly describe the local street/road system serving the project site(s) and describe any new
traffic patterns that may arise because of the proposed project. Indicate if land use in the vicinity,
such as residential, hospital, school, or recreational, would be affected by these new traffic
patterns. Indicate if any existing capacities of these transportation facilities would be exceeded as
a direct or inditect result of this project implementation, particularly in terms of car and truck
traffic, and what the new Level of Service designation would be.
The proposed project will not affect the transportation network in the surrounding area that
is zoned industrial. The roads in the area include Grant Street, Industrial Park Drive, and U.S.
Highway 30. Tlxese roads will not be affected by the project during or after project.
implementation. No existing capacities of the local transportation network will be exceeded as
a result of this project.
15. Air Quality
Indicate types and quantities of air emissions (including odors) to be produced by the proposed
project facilities and its primary beneficiaries, and any measures proposed to mitigate adverse
impacts. Indicate the impact that the project would have on greenhouse gas emissions. Is the
proposed project site within an area classified as a "non -attainment" for any criteria pollutants?
If so, what are those pollutants? Indicate any local topographical or meteorological conditions
that hinder the dispersal of air emissions.
Following review of the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencY (EPA) Green Boob, the
project is not located in an EPA -designated nonattainmeat or rnaintenance area for ani- of the
following six criteria pollutants: 8 -1 -lour Ozone (2015 Standard), P -M-2.5 (2012 Standard),
StAfur Dioxide (2010 Standard), Lead (2008 Standard), Carbon Monoxide ('1971 Standard),
Nitrogeti Dioxide (1971 Standard).
There will be a temporary increasee in gas/exhaust etuissions as a result of the machinef)used
for project construction, however, emissions should not have any more of a material impact
to local air quality than projects of similar scope.
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16. Noise
Would operation of project facilities or primary beneficiaries' facilities increase local ambient
noise levels? If yes, indicate the estimated levels of increase, and the areas and sensitive receptors
(e.g., residences, wildlife) to be affected.
There will be a temporary increase in ambient noise levels as a result of the machinery used
for project construction, however, noise disturbances should not have any more of a material
impact than projects of a similar scope. No residential areas nor critical wildlife habitats exist
near or adjacent to the proposed project site.
17. Permits
Identify any Federal, State, or local permits of an environmental nature needed for the project
(e.g., USACE, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Coastal Zone
Management/Shoreline Management, Air Quality, State Environmental Policy Act, NPDES) and
the status of any such permits. Attach copies of any such permits and all associated
correspondence, including the permit applications.
Plans and specifications for all major construction, extension or alteration to public water
systerns must be prepared l,y an engineer and must be subinitted to Nebraska Department of
Health and Human Sergi=ices (DHS) for revricw and written approvTal prior to the beginning of
construction. L.'pon approrral of the plans and specifications DHS will issue a construction
Permit. tl construction permit is valid fora period of two years from the date of issuance,
The city will also need to obtain right -of wa}! perinits from Union I?acific Railroad, the
Nebraska Department of Transportation, and Washington Counter.
18. Public Notification/ Controversy
Provide evidence of the community's awareness of the project, such as newspaper articles or
public notification and/or public meetings, as applicable. If a formal public hearing has been
held, attach a copy of the minutes. Fully describe any public controversy or objections which
have been made concerning this proposed project and discuss steps taken to resolve such
objections.
There has not been any public notification concerning this proposed project as of this
application.
19. Cumulative Effects
Please list projects (public and private, whether or not directly related to the proposed project
described above) that have occurred or will occur in the past, present, and reasonably foreseeable
future in and around the project area that could result in significant cumulative impacts when
considered in aggregate with the proposed EDA project. Cumulative impacts result from the
incremental impacts of a proposed action when added to other past, present and reasonable
foreseeable future actions (40 C.F.R. Section 1508.7). In other words, cumulative impacts can
result from individually minor but collectively significant impacts. Based on the direct and
indirect impacts identified in Sections C1-18, identify which resources, ecosystems, and human
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communities are affected; and which effects on these resources are important from a cumulative
effects perspective.
The proposed project will involve the. installation of a new 24-11ich water transmission main
to increase capacity- over the old transmission main at the same general location. Construction
of a nevv main is due mainh to the Blair Cargill facilitv's need for additional water capacity to
increase production 111-ld allow for future growth. Impte.nientation of the project will result in
increased water c:onsuunption by the city., Catg ll, and other producers on the bio-i-efinety
campus.
D. MITIGATION
Describe methods to be employed to reduce impacts to any and all adverse impacts identified in
Section C. List all mitigation measures that would be implemented to minimize impacts to
environmental resources from project implementation.
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E. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
The following checklist is a list of required and optional attachments to the Environmental
Narrative as described in the sections above. The items listed in the optional section may be
required by EDA at a later date to complete the project review and selection process, so it is
recommended that you provide them now if they are currently available. While the documents
listed below are the most frequently required for scoping determinations, EDA reseives the right
to request additional items that are not listed below when necessary.
Applicants are not required to contact other governmental agencies for environmental or
historical resources consultation until directed by EDA, though any interagency coordination
letters that may be currently available should be provided. EDA expects that all Applicants
whose projects are selected for further evaluation will proceed with consultations in an
expeditious manner. As such, Applicants should have the required information prepared
for submission immediately upon notification of selection by EDA. If you determine prior
to application that your project may affect environmental or historical resources, you may contact
the appropriate Regional Environtnental Officer to determine if early interagency consultation is
appropriate.
Please refer to the applicable Federal Funding Opportunity for unique requirements for each
individual giant competition and a list of documents required for submittal with the application.
Checklist of Optional Environmental Documents that should be submitted with Application if
available (will expedite review and selection process
o SHPO/THPO and Tribal leader comments and copy of submittals (see Section B)
o Site photographs (see Section C1)
o Coastal Zone consistency determination (see C2)
o Wetland delineation and/or Jurisdictional Determination (see C3)
o Preliminary wetland info (see C3)
o U.S. Army Corps of Engineers comments, Section 404 Permit, Section 10 Permit, and/or
Water Quality Certification (401 approval) (see C3)
o Biological Assessment and/or survey for federally protected species (see C5)
o Correspondence with US Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries
Service (see C5)
o Natural Resources Conservation Service determination of Prime Farmland, Form AD -1006,
if applicable (see C6)
o Phase I and II Envitonmental Site Assessment (seeC8)
o Sole Source Aquifer review by US Environmental Protection Agency, if applicable (see C9)
o Other federal, state and local environmental permits (see C16)
o Copies of public notices, public hearing minutes, etc. (see C17)
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Appendix A: Applicant Certification Clause
The applicant represents and certifies that it has used due diligence to determine that the description of
the project site described herein is accurate with respect to the presence or absence of contamination
from toxic and hazardous substances. The term "site" includes the entire scope of the project, including
future phases of the project and all areas where construction will occur.
1. Is the site currently, or has it in the past 50 years, been used for any of the following operations
or activities:
a. Generation of hazardous substances or waste?
Yes X No
b. Treatment, storage (temporary or permanent), or disposal of solid or hazardous substances or
waste?
Yes X No
c. Storage of petroleum products?
Yes X No
d. Used/waste oil storage or reclamation units?
Yes X No
e. Research or testing laboratory?
Yes X No
f. Ordinance research, testing, production, use, or storage?
Yes X No
g. Chemical manufacturing or storage?
Yes X No
h. Weapons or ammunition training, use, or testing?
Yes X No
i. Iron works/foundry?
Yes X No
j. Railroad yard?
Yes X No
k. Industrial or manufacturing operation?
Yes X No
If any of the above operations ever occurred at the site, and if appropriate cleanup or other mitigation
actions were performed in accordance with the local, State, and federal laws, please attach
documentation of these actions.
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2. Do wells draw from an underlying aquifer to provide the local domestic water supply?
Yes X No
3. Has a federal, State, or local regulatory authority ever conducted an environmental assessment,
environmental impact statement, or a preliminary assessment/site inspection, or similar
environmental surveyor inspection report at the site? If yes, please list here and attach copies of
these reports or results.
Yes X No
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
4. Have any environmental or OSHA citations or notices of violation been issued to a facility at the
site? If yes, please attach copies.
Yes X No
5. Have any unauthorized releases of hazardous substances occurred at any facility at the site which
resulted in notification of the EPA's National Response Center?
Yes X No
6. Is any material containing asbestos or lead paint located at the site? If yes, please attach
information concerning State and federal regulatory compliance.
Yes X No
7. Is there any equipment (electrical transformers, etc.) containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)
on the site? If yes, please attach a description of the equipment.
Yes X No
8. Are there underground or above ground storage tanks on the site? If yes, please attach a detailed
description, including the number of underground storage tanks on the site, whether the tanks
have been inspected (or removed) and the results of such inspections.
Yes X No
9. Has the site been tested for radon? If yes, please attach results.
Yes X No
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10. Have there been, or are there now any environmental investigations by federal, State or local
government agencies that could affect the site in question? If yes, please attach available
information.
Yes X No
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The applicant acknowledges that this certification regarding hazardous substances and/or waste is a
material representation of fact upon which EDA relies when making and executing an award. EDA
reserves the right to terminate any award made in conjunction with the representations contained
herein if, at any time during the useful life of the project, EDA becomes aware of the presence of
hazardous materials or waste at the site, or that hazardous materials or waste have been
inappropriately handled thereon.
Further, if it is determined at any time that the presence of hazardous materials or waste, or handling
thereof, has been misrepresented, EDA may pursue other available legal remedies against the
applicant.
City of Blair, NE
Applicant's Name
Richard Hansen, MaVor
Name and Title of Applicant's Authorized Representative
Signature of Applicant's Authorized Representative
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