NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
SEAGOING BUOY TENDER MOORING AND STRUCTURAL PIER UPGRADES
U.S. COAST GUARD BASE HONOLULU

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Seagoing Buoy Tender (WLB) and Structural Pier Upgrades at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu. This Draft EA has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Parts 1500-1508); Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-01; and Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) 5090.1, U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Policy and Environmental Planning Implementing Procedures (April 2019).

In 2022, the USCG identified the need for an extension to Berth G to create permanent berthing for the second WLB that is returning from mid-life maintenance availability. The Draft EA evaluates the USCG proposal to extend Berth G by constructing a fixed, pile-supported pier extending approximately 110 feet eastward from Berth G. This extension would allow for mooring of the second WLB, including fenders, mooring hardware, and services. The USCG would also demolish and dispose of the existing floating dock currently sited at Berth G, to include removal of foundations and piles, but excluding the floating gangway which may be reused. In addition to the Proposed Action, the Draft EA also considered two alternatives: an option to construct a new precast concrete floating dock that would attach to the new fixed Pier G, occupying space off Berth F; and construction of a small pier extension to fill a gap which would arise between Berth F and the new Berth G extension.

This Draft EA provides evidence and analysis for determining whether a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is appropriate or whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is necessary. The Draft EA presents the purpose and need for the action, the proposed action and alternatives, a description of the affected environment, and an analysis of environmental consequences. The Draft EA also documents cumulative impacts from projects in the vicinity that are proposed, under construction, recently completed, or anticipated to be implemented in the near future.

The Draft EA is available for public review electronically at:
https://uscghonoluluea.azurewebsites.net/USCG-Base-Honolulu-Public-Draft-EA.pdf.

Please provide any comments related to the technical sufficiency and adequacy of the EA to Mr. Aaron Goldschmidt at aaron.goldschmidt@wsp.com. Comments must be received no later than April 22, 2024.
(SA1449301 3/24/24)