Environmental Assessment: Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota
Abstract
Headquarters, Air Mobility Command (AMC) has determined that improved force protection and security is needed in conjunction with improved gate capacity and traffic flow at each of its installations. Under the Proposed Action, safety enhancements at the Main Gate would include construction of an overhead canopy/ID check station/gatehouse. In addition, a vehicle inspection facility and visitor parking would be constructed. Base entry traffic calming roadway reconfigurations for Main Gate entry/departure road would also be constructed. This project includes adding curves to the road. At the Commercial (south) Gate construction would involve an Inspection Facility to include two drive-through bays. Under the No Action Alternative, AMC would continue to operate its bases with existing force protection measures that are inadequate and do not meet Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AMC, and Grand Forks AFB requirements. Resources considered in the impact analysis are: air quality noise; hazardous materials and wastes; water resources; biological resources; land use infrastructure and utilities; and environmental management. No significant impacts would result from implementation of the Proposed Action or the No Action Alternative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA636277
Entities
People
- John Wallin
- R. C. Wooten
- Randy Norris
Organizations
- Grand Forks Air Force Base