Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Replacement of the Kennel Facility (Building 949) GHLN 11-6002 F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming
Abstract
Francis E. Warren AFB (FEW or Base) proposes to demolish its existing Kennel Facility (Kennel) (Building 949) and replace it with a new Kennel west of the Combat Arms and Training Maintenance (CATM) building. The current Kennel (Building 949) has been determined to be inadequate for housing working dogs. A new facility is needed that can provide the necessary health and safety conditions for Military Working Dogs (MWDs). The current Kennel has failed numerous veterinary health inspections due to inadequate pen size for the animals (5' (feet) x 6' (feet) vs. an adequate 8' (feet) x 10' (feet)). Inadequate pen size can lead to working dog injury. The current Kennel also fails to meet sanitation standards: it has a 3" (inch) diameter drain instead of the required 6" (inch) diameter drain, and also lacks the 'j4" (inch) per square foot slope to the floor that would allow for proper animal waste drainage. The current Kennel also lacks a fire suppression system, an additional fenced yard for canine exercise, and an adequate mechanical system for central air circulation. In addition, the current Kennel is close to a housing area, is close to FEW's perimeter fence, and is not an adequate distance from children's play areas. It would be more expensive to renovate the current Kennel than to demolish and build a new one.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA610498
Entities
People
- Jennifer Howenstine
- Kurt Warmbier
Organizations
- Booz Allen Hamilton