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Ameresco prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Implementation

of Energy Security Measures at Fort Irwin, California. Measures would

include construction of a six-inch-diameter steel natural gas transmission line

to connect with an existing off-installation natural gas transmission system;
conversion of liquified petroleum gas equipment to natural gas; installation

of a solar photovoltaic array and a combined heat and power plant for onsite

generation; and installation of an microgrid control system and battery energy
storage system. The Draft Final environmental assessment (EA) and Draft

Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) is posted at

https://home.army.mil/irwin/index.php/my-fort/all-services/

environmental/national-environmental-policy-act

The public is invited to comment on the EA through October 22,

2020. Comments should be submitted to Dr. David Housman or
Chris Woodruff, Fort Irwin Directorate of Public Works, Environmental

Division, Building 602, P.O. Box 105085, Fort Irwin, California,

92310-5085, or via email at david.c.housman.civ@mail.mil or
christopher.a.woodruff4.civ@mail.mil.

The Draft Final SEA and Draft FNSI are placed at the following locations

for public review. However, the Army recognizes the current challenges

associated with the coronavirus pandemic, and the potential for these libraries

to be closed during the public comment period. Accordingly, please contact Dr.

Housman at the email above, if you have difficulty accessing the document,

and a solution will be offered. The Army will also provide hard-copies of the

document to those who request it.

Barstow Public Library

304 E Buena Vista Street • Barstow, CA 92311 • Phone: (760) 256-4850

Fort Irwin NTC Post Library

2 Street Building 331 • Fort Irwin, CA 92310 • Phone: (760) 380-3462
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Fort Irwin Environmental Division Directorate of Public Works
5 Street Building 381 • Fort Irwin, CA 92310 • Phone: (760) 380-3543
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