DOE/NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has prepared a floodplain assessment for proposed construction of an additional vehicle inspection lane at the guard post near the East Jemez Road and N.M. 4 intersection.
The project is intended to provide expedited inspection times for vehicles transporting time sensitive loads, such as concrete and asphalt to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Project activities within the 100-year floodplain would include construction of an expedited vehicle inspection lane, relocation of a 4-strand wire fence, possible relocation of at least one power pole, and a laydown area.
The assessment evaluates potential impacts to floodplain values and functions from implementation of the proposed action, identifies alternatives to the Proposed Action, and allows for meaningful public comment.
DOE/NNSA has published this floodplain assessment for a 15 day for public review and comment period, ending January 19, 2024. It is available at https://www.energy.gov/nepa/
Provide comments on this Floodplain Assessment as follows:
Email:
- Kristen Dors at kristen.dors@nnsa.doe.gov
or Mail:
- U.S. Department of Energy Los Alamos Field Office
ATTN: Kristen Dors
3747 West Jemez Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
After the close of the public comment period Jan. 19 and prior to issuing a floodplain statement of findings DOE/NNSA will reevaluate the practicability of alternatives to the proposed floodplain action, mitigating measures and take into account all substantive comments received during the public comment period. DOE/NNSA will endeavor to allow 15 days of public review prior to implementing the proposed action.
