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.

GSA is in the process of developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes four alternatives, including a no action alternative for the propsed exterior improvement project.  The three action alternatives each present different concepts for the location of perimeter security and the design of the plaza on the north side of the building.  Each alternative is analyzed for its impact on the natural and manmade environment.

GSA is now accepting public comments concerning the Draft EA.  Comments received on the Draft EA will be considered and responded to in the Final EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONIS), if deemed appropriate.  This is the second opportunity for public comment.  A public scoping period was conducted February through March 2009.  Comments received during the scoping period were considered during the preparation of this Draft EA.

GSA welcomes comments on the Draft EA through September 25, 2009; written comments and inquiries regarding this project should be submitted 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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