NOTICE OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION
Water Tank and Foundation Replacement
Project Number 21ET01
Port Alexander, Alaska

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) Village Safe Water Program has conducted a review of the above referenced project. The Department has determined that this project is eligible for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) in accordance with 18 AAC 76.040. Accordingly, the Department is exempting the project from further environmental review requirements under the Village Safe Water Capital Improvement Project Grant Program.

The project will include rebuilding an existing water tank structure on United States Forest Service (USFS) land. The project includes demolition of the existing 125,000 gallon bolted steel water storage tank and supporting timber and concrete foundation. The demolished structures will be replaced with a new 125,000 gallon bolted steel water tank and supporting timber and concrete foundation The new tank and foundation will be erected in the same location as the existing tank. Construction material, tools, and supplies will be flown in via helicopter.

The project is eligible for a CE because undertaking this action:
• Will not significantly affect the degree of treatment or capacity of the existing facility;
• Will not directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, habitats of endangered or threatened species, or environmentally important natural resources area;
• Will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment;
• Will not cause significant public controversy.

The determination shall become effective upon distribution by the Department and can be revoked at any time that adverse information is made available. The documentation to support this decision will be on file with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Village Safe Water Program.

To request a copy of the CE, contact:
Adele Fetter, Environmental Impact Analyst
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation – Village Safe Water Program
555 Cordova Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 269-7428
Email: adele.fetter@alaska.gov

The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Megan Kohler at (907) 269-4198 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

Issued on the 2nd day of February 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska.