Final Environmental Assessment of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) South Table Mountain Complex (DOE/EA 1440)

Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation

January 1, 2004

Final Environmental Assessment of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) South Table Mountain Complex (DOE/EA 1440):

Finding of No Significant Impact
Cover Page
Title Page
Table of Contents
Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction - Figure 1-1 Regional Location Map
Chapter 1 - Introduction - Figure 1-2 Local Setting Map
Chapter 1 - Introduction - Figure 1-3 South Table Mountain Site Map
Chapter 2 - Proposed Action and Alternatives
Chapter 2 - Proposed Action and Alternatives - Figure 2-1 Site Development Zones and Proposed Improvements at the Site
Chapter 2 - Proposed Action and Alternatives - Figure 2-2 Campus Plan
Chapter 2 - Proposed Action and Alternatives - Figure 2-3 Landscape/Hardscape Plan
Chapter 2 - Proposed Action and Alternatives - Figure 2-4 Preliminary Site Grading and Drainage Plan for Site
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-1 Land Use and Local Jurisdiction Boundaries
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-2 Metropolitan District Finance Area Boundaries
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-3 August 2002 Daily Peak Hour Traffic Volume
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-4 December 2002 Intersection Geometry and August 2002 Levels of Service
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-5 Vicinity Photographs
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-6 Geologic Cross Section (West-East) Beneath the Site
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-7 Soil Types at the South Table Mountain Site
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-8 Vegetation Map of the South Table Mountain Site
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-9 Potential Wetland Habitat Map of the South Table Mountain Site
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-10 Historic District Boundaries and Locations of Historic Structures
Chapter 3 - Affected Environment - Figure 3-11 South Table Mountain Utilities Map
Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures
Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures - Figure 4-1 Project Generated Traffic Volumes (700 Employees)
Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures - Figure 4-2 Total Peak Hour Traffic Volume with 700 New Workers
Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures - Figure 4-3 Peak Hour Levels of Service with 700 Workers
Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures - Table 4-3 Site Wide Environmental Management Matrix
Chapter 4 - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures - Figure 4-4 Photos of Site and Long-Term Visual Impact Assessments
Chapter 5 - Comments on the Draft EA and Responses
Chapter 6 - List of Preparers
Chapter 7 - Bibliography and References
Appendix A – NREL’s Environmental, Safety and Health Policies, Programs and Permits
Appendix B - Scoping Letter and Response Letters From Recipients
Appendix C - Consultation and Coordination With the State Historic Preservation Officer
Appendix D - Letters of Notice of Availability of Draft Site-Wide EA