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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
OFFICE OF
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
VA FACILITY:
PROJECT NO.:
PROJECT TITLE:
ASSESSED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1.
Building excavation and construction will alter the site.
2.
Construction activities will create noise, dust, solid waste, and potential erosion.
MITIGATIVE ACTIONS
1. Clearing and grubbing operations will be designed to minimize the extent of bare
soil.
2. A detailed erosion and sediment control plan and specifications will include
preventive measures to protect all water sheds, watercourses, and surface-water drainage
from sedimentation, siltation, and pollution.
3.
Lawns will be quickly established to further insure against erosion.
4. Exhaust emissions, dust, smoke, waste materials, and noise will be held to acceptable
levels during construction.
5. All construction debris, unsuitable material, hazardous waste, etc. will be removed
from the medical center property.
6. VA will comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing the
environment.
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