BLM Seeking Public Comment on Building Replacement

Organization:

Alaska State Office

BLM Office:

Anchorage Field Office

Media Contact:

Maureen Clark

m1clark@blm.gov

907-267-1420

Mar 3, 2017

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage Field Office is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment of a proposal to replace an administrative building at the Campbell Tract Facility.

The current administrative building was constructed in 1965 as the BLM’s Integrated Fire Control Station and included living quarters and an administrative office for wildland firefighting operations. It was built with materials containing asbestos which was standard practice at the time of construction, but now makes repair, maintenance, and remodeling of the building costly. The selected contractor would remediate the significant asbestos liability prior to demolition.

The proposed replacement building would be constructed within the current footprint of the old building. It would improve security and accessibility and reduce energy demand. The replacement building would be designed and constructed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standards. Demolition and construction would begin in Summer 2017 with construction expected to be completed by Fall 2018.

Public comments on the environmental assessment will be accepted through March 15, 2017. To review the Environmental Assessment and submit comments, please visit the BLM’s National NEPA register. https://eplanning.blm.gov/epl-front-office. Using the “Advanced Search” function enter NEPA number: DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2016-0024-EA. Comments may also be submitted to the BLM Anchorage Field Office, Attn: Planning and Environmental Coordinator, 4700 BLM Road, Anchorage, AK 99507.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.