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NOTICE FOR EARLY PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY WITHIN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN – UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
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)-Lackland, Texas.
The Proposed Action involves the renovation of 8 kennel facilities at the Chapman Training Area in support of the JBSA Military Working Dog mission. These renovations include improvements to the existing roof, and installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), insulation, sound paneling, exterior curtains, and floor coating, necessary to improve living conditions and eliminate life and safety concerns for all dogs housed within these facilities. The work will be performed via contract for the 37th Training Wing (37 TRW). The renovated kennels # 450, 452, 454, 456, 458, 460, 462, and 464 are all located in a 100-year floodplain associated with the Upper Medio Creek. There will be no modification to existing contours and there will be minimal excavation, related to floodproofing (elevating) HVAC and related secondary power connections against flooding.
The USAF is performing environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act 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: 802CES.CEIE.NEPATeam@us.af.mil. (Posted Jan. 22, 2025)