Environmental assessment for construction of the proposed Nevada Support Facility at the U.S. Department of Energy, North Las Vegas Facility

摘要

The US Department of Energy, Nevada Operations Office (DOE/NV), proposes to build a Nevada Support Facility (NSF) to house DOE/NV and associated organization employees at a site within the existing North Las Vegas Facility (NLVF). The new building is needed to provide a safe, energy efficient, and productive working environment for the DOE/NV staff, while reducing overall operating costs. Three alternatives are considered in this assessment: (1) DOE builds the facility, (2) the General Services Administration builds the facility, but at a later date, and (3) the facility is not built (no-action alternative). The North Las Vegas Facility is located in an area zoned for general industrial activity. The building site is on previously graded land where vegetation, wildlife, or cultural resources no longer exist. Construction of the new facility would not have a permanent, adverse impact on soils, water quality, or air quality. The building, parking areas, and landscaping would decrease soil erosion and reduce airborne dust.