PD Background Report (PL-USE-2023-000008)

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ATTACHMENT 1—Project Narrative AT&T's Application—HIL03306 Volcano Village East Page 5 of 17 AT&T will require 24-hour access to the facility to ensure that technical support is immediately available if, and when, warranted. 2.2.3. Ground equipment. • The Tower and all ground equipment will be constructed within the 1,440 sq ft equipment compound. • The ground equipment will be enclosed within a chain link fence with double swing gates with privacy slats. • A backup 50kW generator with a 221-gallon tank will also be housed within the enclosed shelter. The emergency generator is Tier 4 Final EPA-Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Applications. The fuel tank will be monitored and maintained by AT&T's technicians. 2.3. Project Environment and Impacts A National Environmental Policy Act Screening Report ("NEPA Screening Report") was completed for the proposed facility by EBI Consulting on April, 28, 2023 to evaluate the proposed wireless facility in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) NEPA implementing rules (47 CFR §1.1301-1.1320) to determine if it may have a significant environmental effect for which an Environmental Assessment(EA) is required. (See Attachment 13—NEPA Screening Report) Based upon the results of the assessment, the Wireless Facility will not result in a significant environmental effect per §1.1307(a) of FCC NEPA Rules. As such, the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for these criteria is not required. Please refer to the NEPA Summary Checklist, Section 2.0, and the attachments for complete details of EBI's evaluation in Attachment 13—NEPA Screening Report. 2.3.1. Natural Resources Review A Natural Resources Review of the Property was conducted by EBI Consulting on February 22, 2023 (See Attachment 13—N EPA Screening Report). The review included examination of federal and state databases of species and critical habitats. The proposed project consists of the construction of a new communications facility. Specifically, the proposed installation will consist of the construction of a 150-foot monopine tower with support equipment within a 36-foot by 40-foot lease area. Overhead power lines will extend generally northeast to existing sources. The site will be accessed via existing access roads. The property on which the Facility is proposed is improved with a plant nursery with its associated buildings, parking lot, and maintained/landscaped areas. The area of the property on which the installation is proposed currently consists of a regularly maintained (mowed)grass lawn and existing asphalt paved driveway. Land immediately surrounding