Environmental Assessment: Proposed Armament Overhaul and Test Facility, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Abstract
Hill AFB proposes to construct an armament overhaul and test facility. This facility would eliminate batching, minimize component travel time, and reduce work in process. USAF managers propose to implement technological advancements in fired round collection and laser image projection systems to more accurately determine pattern disbursement and acceleration rates. More accurate initial tests would decrease retesting requirements. The proposed action and the no action alternative were both considered in detail. The proposed action could be implemented with minor environmental impacts. If contaminated soils exist, they would be properly handled during the construction process. Following the construction phase, backfill and paving operations would prevent erosion of the site. The proposed action could be implemented with minor air emissions of both short term and long term duration. A natural gas-fired boiler would produce minor ongoing air emissions. The facility's operational air emissions and solid and hazardous waste streams would not be newly created; they would be relocating from other on-base locations. No cumulative environmental impacts are expected from either the proposed action or the no action alternative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 12, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA441350
Entities
People
- Randal K. Winn