Exterior Improvements for Federal Office Building 8 - Environmental Assessment
GSA proposes to implement exterior improvements at Federal Office Building 8, located at 200 C Street, SW, Washington, DC. The purpose of the proposed action is to modernize the existing facade with additional areas of glazing, provide a security screening pavilion as a building addition, and transform a surface parking area into a public plaza. The project also proposes perimeter security primarily in public space surrounding the building. Currently the building is unoccupied and the interior has been demolished. The need for the proposed action is to provide the required level of security for the proposed tenant, the Architect of the Capitol.
An Environmental Assessment is being prepared that will analyze the impacts that could result from the proposed action and its alternatives.
Environmental Assessment
GSA is accepting comments concerning the scope of the EA. Comments received during the scoping period will be used to refine alternatives and issues analyzed in the EA. GSA has identified the following as preliminary impact issues for analysis in the EA: Visual Resources; Vehicular Traffic; Historic Resources; Public Space; and Trees.
The scoping period begins on February 11, 2009 and ends on March 13, 2009. Comments received during the scoping period will be used to refine alternatives and issues analyzed in the EA. Pursuant to NEPA regulations, a no action alternative will also be analyzed.
Upon completion, the Draft EA will be made available to the public for review and comment for a period of 30 days. Availability of the Draft EA will be advertised in the Washington Post. The Draft EA will also be made available through this website. The Draft EA is scheduled for availability in Spring 2009.
Inquiries regarding this project should be directed to:
Suzanne Hill
NCR NEPA Lead
General Services Administration
301 7th Street, SW
Room 7600
Washington, DC 20407
suzanne.hill@gsa.gov
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Last Reviewed 2/19/2009