Berths [Everport] Container Terminal Improvements Project Draft EIS/EIR Public Meeting

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1 Berths [Everport] Container Terminal Improvements Project Draft EIS/EIR Public Meeting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles Harbor Department May 10, 2017

2 Opening Remarks Agenda Christopher Cannon, Director, Environmental Management Division Staff Presentation Theresa Stevens, USACE Project Manager Tara Tisopulos, LAHD Project Manager Public Comments

3 Purpose of the Meeting Provide information on the Berths Everport Terminal Improvement Project Provide an overview of the analysis and findings of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/DEIR) Obtain public comments on the DEIS/DEIR SPANISH TRANSLATION IS AVAILABLE

4 Project Location

5 Existing Conditions 2 berths 8 cranes 205 acres 3 AMP vaults Lease through ,000 TEU vessels 2013 Throughput = 1.2M TEUs Terminal Capacity = 1.8M TEUs

6 Project Purpose Provide sufficient depth along the berths to ensure the terminal s ability to accommodate the larger container ships anticipated to call at the terminal; Provide adequately-sized cranes to efficiently service the larger container ships anticipated to call at the terminal; Increase container terminal backland capacity; Increase AMP vaults for greater plug-in capacity.

7 Project Description Dredging at 2 berths 229 acres Develop 23.5 acres of backlands (modified gate complex, building demolitions, closure of Terminal Way, and rerouting traffic to Cannery Street)

8 Project Description 5 new AMP vaults Lease amendment allowing operations to continue beyond 2028, through 2038 Accommodate larger vessels Terminal Throughput Capacity = M TEUs (increase of 579,525) 5 New Cranes Raising of 5 existing cranes

9 Environmental Review Process Public & Agency Input Public & Agency Input Public & Agency Input NOI/NOP/IS Draft EIS/EIR Final EIS/EIR EIR Certification Scoping Meeting November 13, 2014 Public Meeting We are here May 10, 2017 Board Hearing Target Date September 2017

10 Project Alternatives Under Consideration No Federal Action (required under NEPA) No Project (required under CEQA) Reduced Wharf Project No Backland Expanded On-Dock Railyard

11 Levels of Significance No Impact Less than Significant Impact Potentially Significant Impact Significant and Unavoidable Thresholds of Significance (CEQA/NEPA) City of LA CEQA Thresholds Guide Regulatory Agencies: e.g. LADOT, SCAQMD

12 Less than Significant or Less than Significant Impacts after Mitigation Aesthetics Groundwater and Soils Hazards and Hazardous Materials Marine Transportation Noise Socioeconomics Water Quality, Sediments and Oceanography

13 Remaining Significant Impacts After Mitigation Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Greenhouse Gas Emissions Transportation & Traffic

14 Zero Emissions Demonstration Projects These demonstration projects are a step toward the zero-emission pathway concept from ships to terminal gates where cargo can be moved entirely with zero-emission equipment throughout the terminal. Two, zero-emission grants awarded to Everport Terminal. 20 zero-emission equivalent yard tractors (ultra-low NOx with renewable natural gas). 8 battery-electric yard tractors. 2 battery-electric top picks. Project will begin within 18 months and testing will occur for 12 months. 30 zero-emission (or equivalent) pieces of equipment tested.

15 Submittal of Public Comments Comments must be postmarked by June 5, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles Regulatory Division Attention: Theresa Stevens, Ph.D Alessandro Drive, Suite 110 Ventura, CA City of Los Angeles Harbor Department Attention: Christopher Cannon, Director Environmental Management Division P.O. Box 151 San Pedro, CA

16 Open to Public Testimony