NOTICE FOR EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY WITHIN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN – UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
2023 JBSA- RND CPS Underground Power Lines
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is inviting public input on any practicable alternatives for a proposed activity within the 100-year floodplain at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)- Randolph (RND), Texas. The Proposed Action is converting overhead electrical lines to underground. The work will be conducted to facilitate compliance with Air Force regulatory requirements regarding non-frangible obstructions in the clear zone. The work is in a floodplain associated with Cibolo Creek, a tributary to the San Antonio River. There will be no modification to existing contours. CPS Energy will trench approximately 400 ft of earth within the floodplain. Less than 3,000 cubic feet of earth will be excavated within the 100-year floodplain. Best management practices will be in place to prevent sediment runoff.
The USAF is performing environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action. This early public notice is required by Executive Order 11988 and has been prepared and made available to the public by the USAF in accordance with 32 CFR 989 and Air Force Manual 32-7003 for actions proposed within the 100-year floodplain.
Address written comments to the USAF 802 CES/CEIE, ATTN: NEPA Program Manager, 1555 Gott Street, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236, or via email at 802CES.CEIE.NEPATeam@us.af.mil, or via phone at 210-671 5320.