Construction of Intermediate Solid Waste Handling Facility for Recycled Spent Blasting Material at Kleen Blast Facility

Transcription

1 WAC Environmental Checklist A. Background 1. Name of proposed project: Construction of Intermediate Solid Waste Handling Facility for Recycled Spent Blasting Material at Kleen Blast Facility 2. Name of applicant: Kleen Industrial Services, Inc. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Fionn O Neil, Director of Operations (925) Oak Court, Suite 210 Danville, California Date checklist prepared: February 23, Agency requesting checklist: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction to begin Fall/Winter 2015 Operations to begin Winter 2015/ Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A Solid Waste Permit (Intermediate Solid Waste Handling per WAC ). This will include Engineer Design Drawings, Operations Plan, and Closure Plan. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 1 of 15

2 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal: Solid Waste Permit (Intermediate Solid Waste Handing per WAC ). Approved/Administered by Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Update to Current Industrial General Permit to Discharge Stormwater and associated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposed project will be to assemble equipment within a preexisting enclosed structure to recycle spent abrasive blasting material. The material will be separated into reusable material and waste material. An intermediate solid waste handling facility permit will be garnered prior to commencement of operation. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist Taylor Way Tacoma, Washington Section 36 Township 21N Range 03E Quarter 44: COM AT SE COR OF SEC TH WLY ALG S LI FT TO NWLY R/W LI OF A PROPOSED RD TH ON AN ANGLE TO R NELY ALG SD R/W LI FT TO POB TH CONT NELY ALG SD R/W FT TO PC OF A C TO L TH ALG SD C TO L FT TH NWLY ON A LI PAR TO & 100 FT AT R/A FROM SLY PIERHEAD LI OF HYLEBOS WW EXT SELY & ALSO M/L ALG C/L OF HYLEBOS CREEK CHANNEL AS NOW LOC TO A PT ON ELY PIERHEAD LI OF HYLEBOS WW TURNING BASI TH ON AN ANGLE TO L 100 FT ALG SD ELY PIERHEAD LI TO INTER SLY PIERHEAD LI OF SD WW TH AT R/A ALG SLY PIERHEAD LI FT TO A PT ON S LI OF NW OF SE TH CONT NWLY ALG WW LI 250 FT TH ON AN ANGLE TO L FT TO A PT ON NLY R/W LI TAYLOR WAY TH ON AN ANGLE TO L OF 91 DEG 04 MIN 32 SEC ALG SD R/W LI FT TO INTER A C TO L HAVING A RAD OF FT SD RAD PT BEING ON AN ANGLE TO L OF 99 DEG 57 MIN 44 SEC FROM SD PT OF INTER TH ALG SD ARC TO L THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 81 DEG 48 MIN A DIST OF FT TO POB SUBJ TO EASE SEG F 1015 The proposed project will occur within the 30,000 square foot warehouse located on this property parcel. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 2 of 15

3 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site Flat: paved or generally impervious b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Generally flat with steepest slopes of approximately 2 percent. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The site is currently paved with gravel, asphalt, and cement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey identifies areas nearby that include Sultan Silt Loams, and Xerorthent fill areas. The subject site does not have NRCS Soil Data available. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. According to the City of Tacoma govme.com map accessed February 25, 2015, the proposed site is not in a critical area of historically unstable soils. The site is currently paved with asphalt, cement, and gravel. There were no signs of historic unstable soils during the site visit. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The proposed project will not include earth moving activities, clearing, grubbing, or grading. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The proposed project will not include earth moving activities, clearing, grubbing, or grading; therefore, there is not a risk of erosion as a result. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The proposed project will not include construction of buildings or create new impervious surfaces. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 3 of 15

4 2. Air h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth if any: The proposed project will not include construction that disturbs site soils. a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. The proposed project construction will involve the assembly of prefabricated equipment within an existing structure. There may be minimal airborne particulate matter during assembly. There may be minimal emissions from delivery vehicles and heavy equipment used during assembly. The operation of the recycling facility will utilize a baghouse attached to the shaker. The baghouse will be maintained regularly. Air Contaminant emissions are regulated by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA). Prior to construction, estimated air contaminant emissions and emissions control equipment will be evaluated to determine the project s applicability to PSCAA registration requirements and New Source Review. The proposed project is not anticipated to be a major source of emissions. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. The facility is located within the Wapato-Hills Puyallup River Valley PM 2.5 Nonattainment Area. However, it is anticipated that the proposed project will not be a major source of PM 2.5. Additionally, background levels of PM 2.5 will not affect the proposed project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: The proposed project will utilize a baghouse over the screen decks to reduce dust during operations. 3. Water a. Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Hylebos Waterway borders the northeast site boundary. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 4 of 15

5 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No, Zone C Area of Minimal Flood Hazard, within the FEMA map panel B. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. The proposed project will not alter any discharge of sewage and is a dry process that will not increase sewage load. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. The entire parcel that the proposed project will be on is covered by asphalt pavement and buildings. Stormwater from the pavement and rooftops is collected in two stormwater catch basins. Both catch basins are located to the northeast of the building the proposed project will be in. The proposed project will be fully enclosed in an existing structure. There will be minimal to no stormwater runoff associated with the proposed project. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 5 of 15

6 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Waste materials will be stored in a drop box with a lid within an enclosed existing structure. The site is fully paved with asphalt and concrete minimizing the potential for groundwater contamination. There will be minimal to no contact between waste materials associated with the proposed project and the surface/groundwaters. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The proposed project does not change the site topography and should not otherwise alter or affect the current drainage patterns within the site. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: 4. Plants None proposed. The proposed project would have minimal impact on the surface, ground, and stormwater. The proposed project will occur within an existing enclosed structure with a concrete floor. a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation No plants were found onsite; the site is fully paved with asphalt, concrete or gravel. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? The proposed project will not remove or alter current vegetation. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The Washington Natural Heritage Program database does not identify any natural heritage features, including threatened and endangered plant species, within the project Section, Township, SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 6 of 15

7 and Range. No threatened or endangered plant species are likely to occur on or near the project site. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The proposed project will not include earthwork or landscaping. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. None known. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other Aside from songbirds, no animals were observed to be onsite during the site visit. Mammals: Review of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) database, dated February 25, 2015, identified a palustrine aquatic habitat approximately 0.4 miles southwest of the site that is a known communal roost of Big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus). Fish: Review of the WDFW PHS database also showed the Hylebos Creek approximately 0.1 miles southeast of the site has an occurrence of Coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and Chum (Oncorhynchus keta). Approximately 0.3 miles southwest of the site is a mapped occurrence/migration of: Chum (Oncorhynchus keta), Winter Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Fall Chum (oncorhynchus keta), and Coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the site is a biodiversity corridor that has a mapped occurrence of the Western (Pacific) Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata). b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The WDFW PHS database shows the following Federal Threatened Species within 0.5 miles of the site: Chum (Oncorhynchus keta) Winter Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 7 of 15

8 c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The site is not identified by the WDFW PHS database as a wildlife migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The proposed project does not include earthwork, removal or alteration of any natural habitats, or work in the waterway; therefore, no proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife are necessary or scheduled. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. The recycling operations will require electricity for running the processing equipment. The waste facility will consist of a closed drop bin, which will not require energy for operation. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The proposed project does not affect adjacent properties from potential use of solar. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The proposed project does not include any energy conservation features. 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. During assembly of processing equipment, the potential exists for accidental spills of small quantities of petroleum products used in support of assembly such as diesel fuel or lubricating oil. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 8 of 15

9 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. The site is also leased by Pony Lumber Company, LLC. According to the Department of Ecology Facility/Site Database Search on February 25, 2015, Pony Lumber was designated a Leaking Underground Storage Tank site from and a State Cleanup Site from According to the Department of Ecology UST Site/ Tank Database search on February 25, 2015, the site had an underground storage tank sized from 111 to 1,100 gallons that stored unleaded gasoline from 1964 to 1996 registered to the Louisiana Pacific Corporation. According to Washington Department of Ecology s Toxics Cleanup Program Web Reporting website, a remedial investigation and cleanup were completed and the site received a No Further Action determination from Ecology in ) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. There are no known existing hazardous chemical/conditions that might affect the project development or design. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. There will be minimal chemicals stored onsite for cleaning and maintenance of equipment; this may include diesel, gasoline, lubricants and cleaning solutions. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services will be required for the proposed project. No additional police, firefighting, or other emergency services, other than those that would normally be required at an industrial site, will be necessary. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: All chemicals will be stored in labeled and closed containers in flammables cabinets when necessary. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 9 of 15

10 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The proposed project will not be affected by noise that already exists within the proposed project site, which is a developed industrial area. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. The proposed project will include daytime and nighttime operations. However, noise-generating operations will occur within an enclosed building in an area zoned for industrial use. The nearest residences are located about 0.5 mile southeast of the project. No significant noise impact to nearby receptors is anticipated. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: The operations will remain in an enclosed facility that will reduce the noise impacts. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The site is currently used for industrial purposes and is currently used for storage of granular grit, which is sold to roofing manufacturers and sandblasters. The facility is neighbored on the southwest by a timber company and on the northeast by Portland Cement Company. The proposal will not affect the current land uses on nearby properties. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? The project site is currently zoned for industrial use and is not used as working farmlands or working forest lands. As the site is currently covered in impervious pavement, the proposed project would not have long-term commercial significance to farmlands or forestlands. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 10 of 15

11 c. Describe any structures on the site. The site currently has a 30,000-square foot warehouse, which will remain onsite and contain the proposed operations. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? PMI-Port Maritime and Industrial f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? High Intensity Industrial/Maritime Use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? S-10 Port Industrial Area (HI) h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Yes, Aquifer Recharge Area and Puyallup Levy Overtopping area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The proposed project would employee four full-time workers for each of the two shifts. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: None proposed. The proposal is for an industrial operation in an area zoned for industrial use. m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: None 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or lowincome housing. No housing will be added for this project. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 11 of 15

12 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing will be eliminated for this project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The proposed project does not include exterior building construction. All proposed equipment will be assembled within the existing building. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? The proposed project does not include any building that will obstruct views. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The proposed project will be assembled in an existing building. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The proposed project work will be conducted during two shifts: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m. External lighting will be used during work hours when there is not sufficient daylight for safety. These hours will vary seasonally. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The proposed project site is within an industrial area and light from the proposed project would not be a safety hazard or interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? The proposed project site is within an industrial area. There are no off-site sources of light that would affect the proposed project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: The proposed project site does not have any proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 12 of 15

13 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None. 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. According to the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation s online Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data tool, there are no features within one mile of the project site. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Is there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. According to the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation s online Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data tool, there are no features within one mile of the project site. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation database review using the online Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data tool. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. None proposed. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 13 of 15

14 The site is accessed via Taylor Way, which is adjacent to the southwest of the site. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? No miles to the nearest bus stop (Route 501 Milton-Federal Way Fife 20 th Street East and 51 st Avenue East). c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? The proposed project would not affect the current parking spaces at the established site. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). The proposed project will not require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? Approximately four full-time shift personnel will be needed and approximately four to five trucks per day will arrive on site. No traffic models were used. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. The proposed project would not result in increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC ) May 2014 Page 14 of 15

15

16 St 29Th St NE SW 356Th St S 356Th St E 11Th St E Alexander Ave Norpoint Way NE Marine View Dr Cree k West Hyleb os os Creek West Hyleb ST 509 Port Of Tac oma Rd Facility Location Gethsemane Cemetery Fife Heights Ave ST 99 Alexander 54Th Ave E Porter Way G:\Projects\241\011\020\011\F1VicMap.mxd 3/2/2015 NAD 1983 StatePlane Washington North FIPS 4601 Feet 24Th Cr eek Swan River Rd E Clear C reek ST 167 Pacific Hwy E Miles Data Source: Esri 2012 Tru-Grit 3701 Taylor Way Tacoma, Washington Wa pa to Creek 20Th St E Fife High School Valley 5 Ave E Fife Hylebos Creek Vicinity Map! Everett! Seattle! Tacoma! Olympia Project Location Milton! Spokane W a s h i n g t o n Milton Way Yuma Freeman Rd Figure 1 E S t