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F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS THAT BEST ILLUSTRATE E2'S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT CATEGORY(2)
<br /> 19 TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 20.YEAR COMPLETED
<br /> National Environmental Policy Act Compliance for CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
<br /> PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
<br /> Construction of a new Helipad at Kaena Point 2021
<br /> Satellite Tracking Station, Oahu,Hawaii
<br /> 21. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
<br /> b. PROJECT OWNER b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME c.POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
<br /> U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Mr. Michael Desilets (808) 835-4039
<br /> Honolulu District
<br /> 22.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS CONTRACT(Include scope,size,and cost)
<br /> Project Scope: The contract for completing an Environmental
<br /> Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction and operation of a Project Highlights:
<br /> new helipad at Keana Point Space Force Station, formerly Kaena Coordinated project with U.S.Army Corps
<br /> Point Satellite Tracking Station (KPSFS) was awarded to Element of Engineers- Honolulu District to ensure
<br /> Environmental, LLC (E2). The new helipad was intended to replace NEPA Compliance for environmental
<br /> an outdated existing helipad designed for visual flight rules and to impacts
<br /> support medical evacuations, various utility helicopters, and other
<br /> operations in emergencies or construction,adhering to Uniform Fire National Historic Preservation Act and
<br /> Code and Federal Aviation Administration design criteria. Endangered Species Act
<br /> Located on Oahu's remote northwest tip, the station required a Ensured Regulatory Compliance was
<br /> permanent, limited-use helipad for medium utility helicopters like followed
<br /> the UH-60 Black Hawk. The proposed 50 by 50 feet concrete pad Cultural and Natural Resources, Noise,
<br /> will include a windsock and be marked with an "H" for aerial Traffic,Air Quality
<br /> visibility, connecting to a nearby road for access. Cost: $204,945.
<br /> The chosen site, known as the "stump yard," offers unobstructed
<br /> helicopter access and ideal positioning for station operations.
<br /> Construction will involve clearing vegetation, soil compaction, and
<br /> paving that will impact around 34,900 square feet. It will utilize t'
<br /> various heavy machinery and tools, with staging areas on adjacent 4„1p`"f;,,k,w, ` a,�.a•.�a
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<br /> KPSFS's mission is to support satellites through the Air Force w, way,:.,
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<br /> Satellite Control Network, with facilities along Kuaokala Ridge. The
<br /> station has been operational since 1958 and has historically
<br /> supported various DoD programs. ',r`"�
<br /> The helipad site, within the State Conservation District, aligns with ,,,;
<br /> the City and County of Honolulu zoning for preservation. The EA I .w
<br /> evaluated environmental impacts, including a "No Action"
<br /> alternative. Consultations with agencies and stakeholders, including ,, M �,:
<br /> under the National Historic Preservation Act and Endangered
<br /> Species Act,were part of the assessment process.
<br /> Despite the Final Draft EA completion,the project was paused on
<br /> May 27, 2021. The EA addressed potential environmental impacts,
<br /> including cultural and natural resources,noise,traffic,air quality,
<br /> and regulatory compliance.
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<br /> 23. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
<br /> (1)FIRM NAME (2)FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3)ROLE
<br /> a' Element Environmental,LLC Aiea,HI Prime Contractor
<br /> (1)FIRM NAME (2)FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3)ROLE
<br /> b. Kleinfelder,Inc. Honolulu,HI Archaeology
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