**ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT**

**FOR THE NASA FIRST RESPONSE FACILITY**

**JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER**

**HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI**

Lead Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, John C.
Stennis Space Center

Proposed Action: The proposed action requiring this environmental
assessment is to construct a facility that will co-locate emergency
dispatch and operations together with all responder and emergency
management functions allowing tight integration of emergency response
coordination.

For Further Information: Anne H. Peek, Environmental Officer

NASA Code RA02, Building 1100

John C. Stennis Space Center

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529-6000

\(228\) 688-2004

Date: October 2003

Abstract: NASA intends to construct a First Response Facility for
integrated emergency response and health management. This facility will
consolidate the Stennis Space Center fire department, medical clinic,
security operations, emergency operations and the energy management and
control center. The alternative considered is the "No Action
Alternative". The proposed action will correct existing operational
weaknesses and enhance capabilities to respond to medical emergencies
and mitigate any other possible threats. Environmental impacts include
air emissions, wetlands disturbance, solid waste generation and storm
water control.

Executive Summary

NASA plans to construct a 4,082 square meter (43,940 square foot) First
Response Facility at the John C. Stennis Space Center on the northeast
corner of Saturn Drive and Trent Lott Boulevard. The facility would be
used for consolidation of the SSC fire department, medical clinic,
security operations, emergency operations and the energy management and
control center. This new facility is needed in order to co-locate
emergency response units and to facilitate emergency communications and
planning.

The alternative considered is the "No Action Alternative." The "No
Action Alternative" would have no environmental impact.

Environmental impacts for this project include air emissions, wetlands
disturbance, solid waste generation and storm water control. Other
aspects that require consideration are energy conservation, water
conservation, native plant landscaping, and the purchase of materials
under comprehensive procurement guidelines for using materials with
recycled content.

Table of Contents

1.0 [Purpose and Need]{.underline} 1

2.0 [Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives]{.underline} 2

3.0 [Existing Environment and Environmental Consequences of
Alternatives]{.underline} 6

3.1 Air Quality 6

3.2 Noise 6

3.3 Water Quality 7

3.4 Groundwater Resources 8

3.5 Wetlands and Flood Plains 8

3.6 Biotic Resources 9

3.7 Threatened and Endangered Species 10

3.8 Archaeological Resources 10

3.9 Cultural and Historical Resources 11

3.10 Transportation 11

3.11 Waste Generation and Treatment 11

3.12 Socioeconomics 12

3.13 Public and Employee Health and Safety 12

3.14 Pollution Prevention and Environmental Justice 12

4.0 [Agencies and Individuals Consulted]{.underline} 13

5.0 [List of Preparers]{.underline} 13

6.0 [References]{.underline} 14

7.0 [Distribution List]{.underline} 15

Figures

Figure 1 - Stennis Space Center Location
Map..............................................................3

Figure 2 - Stennis Space Center Fee Area with Current and Proposed
Locations.......................4

Figure 3 - First Response Facility Concept
Layout.........................................................5

Acronyms/Abbreviations/Unit Conversions

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

CPG Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines

EO Executive Order

kW kilowatt

LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

mBTU/hr million British Thermal Units per hour

mg/L milligrams per liter

MDEQ Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

pH measure of acidity/alkalinity

PM~10~ particulate matter, 10 micron

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

ppm parts per million

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

SSC Stennis Space Center

USGS U.S. Geological Survey

1.0 [Purpose and Need]{.underline}

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John C. Stennis
Space Center (SSC) is located near the Gulf of Mexico in western Hancock
County, Mississippi, approximately 89 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of
New Orleans, Louisiana and approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) west
of Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi. The facility is situated 30.38 north
latitude (30º 22' 48\'\') and 89.60 west longitude (89º 36\' 0\'\') at
its center point. In May 1962, the Federal government acquired
approximately 56 square kilometers (13,800 acres) that constitute the
\"Fee Area\", or confines within the gates of SSC. Within this area,
NASA along with numerous federal and state agencies have constructed
administrative, research, remote sensing, and propulsion testing
facilities.

Rocket testing operations necessitated development of a \"Buffer Zone\"
for safety and acoustic considerations. A perpetual restrictive easement
on 506 square kilometers (125,001 acres) was acquired, which extends six
miles in all directions of the Fee Area. The majority of the Buffer Zone
is located in Hancock County, Mississippi, although portions extend into
Pearl River County, Mississippi and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
(Figure 1). The region is bounded on the east and west by the Pearl
River and Jourdan River watersheds, respectively.

NASA plans to construct a 4,082 square meter (43,940 square foot) First
Response Facility at SSC on the northeast corner of Saturn Drive and
Trent Lott Boulevard (Figure 2). The Center would be used for
consolidation of the SSC fire department, medical clinic, security
operations, emergency operations and the energy management and control
center. This new facility is needed in order to co-locate emergency
response units and facilitate emergency communications and planning.

The fire department is currently located in Building 2201, near SSC
shops such as the plumbing shop, machine shop and welding shop. The
activities in these shops are often impacted by exhaust fumes from fire
department maintenance activities associated with the fire trucks and
medical emergency response vehicles. The new facility will have a
maintenance and storage garage designed to prevent vehicle emissions
from impacting indoor air quality. Additionally, the centralized
location proposed for the First Response Facility will greatly reduce
emergency response time, especially with respect to the NASA rocket
engine test stands.

Security services are now located in three separate buildings: Building
2201, Building 3101 and Building 7001. All security activities will take
place at one location in the new First Response Facility except for
those associated directly with access to the Fee Area.

The medical clinic, currently located in Building 1100, is very limited
in space, especially storage space and there are access and
maneuverability problems for the ambulance. The new facility will
provide the space and access that is needed. A heliport will be
constructed adjacent to the facility for extraction of injured personnel
to hospitals. Current locations of first response operations are
provided in Figure 2.

This environmental assessment of the proposed project has been conducted
to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for
implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508),
and NASA\'s policies and procedures (14 CFR 1216.7).

2.0 [Description of Proposed Action and Alternatives]{.underline}

The proposed action is to clear and grub a 3.99 hectare (9.86 acre) site
and construct a 4,082 square meter (43,940 square foot) First Response
Facility on the northeast corner of Saturn Drive and Trent Lott
Boulevard. The facility will accommodate the SSC fire department,
medical clinic, security services, emergency operations and energy
management. A concept drawing of the facility is provided in Figure 3.

This project would require a Mississippi Department of Environmental
Quality storm water permit for construction, a wetlands disturbance
authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -- Vicksburg
District, and a revision to the Title V Permit to Operate Air Emissions.

Early in the project planning process two alternatives were considered.
One alternative was to refurbish the currently used spaces but this
would not have accomplished the goal of co-location of emergency
response units and facilitation of emergency communications and
planning. Another alternative considered was to locate the First
Response Facility further to the east of the proposed location; however,
this alternative was not selected because the traffic from the First
Response Facility was thought to have a potentially adverse impact on
the traffic patterns around the Stennisphere Visitors Center and the
administrative building areas. Neither alternative is discussed further
in this environmental assessment.

Inclusion of the \"No Action Alternative\" is prescribed by the Council
on Environmental Quality guidelines implementing the National
Environmental Policy Act. The \"No Action Alternative\" provides the
benchmark against which the proposed actions are evaluated.

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Figure 1

Stennis Space Center Location Map

The Fee Area is marked in yellow and the Buffer Zone is marked in white.

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Figure 2

Stennis Space Center Fee Area with Current and Proposed Locations

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Figure 3

First Response Facility Concept Layout

3.0 [Existing Environment and Environmental Consequences of
Alternatives]{.underline}

There would be little impact on the existing environment at SSC. The
following sections describe any possible impacts that may occur during
construction or operation of the First Response Facility. The most
notable impacts would be short-term fugitive air emissions, short-term
intermittent noise from construction, wetlands disturbance, erosion, and
waste generated from construction.

3.1 Air Quality

SSC is considered to be in a rural area for air quality. It will
probably remain rural due to NASA\'s restrictive easement surrounding
the facility. The ambient air quality of the three southern Mississippi
counties (Hancock, Harrison and Jackson) is considered to be in
attainment for PM~10~, ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen
oxides, and lead. SSC has maintained compliance with its Mississippi
Title V Permit to Operate Air Emission Equipment, originally issued in
February 1998 and renewed in 2003.

Air emissions expected from the construction of the First Response
Facility include short-term fugitive air emissions from construction
activities. Dust from the site can be controlled with water spray to
minimize these emissions.

The new facility will require a 500 kW back-up emergency generator that
will burn natural gas. Unless emergency conditions exist that require
the use of this generator, the only usage will be during preventative
maintenance activities. The generator will be listed in SSC's Title V
Permit. This generator does not eliminate the need for two diesel
emergency generators currently used by the medical clinic and the other
emergency services located in Buildings 1100 and 2201. They will
continue to be used for other operational needs and will remain in
service for Buildings 1100 and 2201.

Additionally, there will be two 0.75 mBTU/hr natural gas boilers
installed that will need to be listed in the Title V Permit as
"insignificant" sources of air emissions.

The "No Action Alternative" would have no additional air emissions.

3.2 Noise

SSC is surrounded by an acoustic Buffer Zone which minimizes the impact
of the noise and vibration generated by static rocket and shuttle main
engine testing. Daily noise levels are due to landscape and building
maintenance, boilers, cooling towers and traffic. Noise from
construction activities associated with the First Response Facility
would have a short-term intermittent impact.

Operational noise from the First Response Facility will include
operation and maintenance of fire trucks and other emergency response
vehicles, sirens, helicopter operational noise and a public address
system for the area surrounding the building. The operational noise will
not be any different from present noise levels, except for the
occasional noise from helicopter use.

The \"No Action Alternative\" would result in no additional noise.

3.3 Water Quality

Background surface water quality information is limited; however,
discharge stations are maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
on the Pearl River approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of
SSC. A USGS monitoring station on the West Pearl River also measures
flow and is located approximately 11.3 kilometers (seven miles) west of
SSC. The surface waters in the streams of the area are generally
suitable for most uses. USGS analyses indicate that the water in
freshwater streams is generally soft and slightly acidic (5.0 to 7.0 pH
units), with low concentrations of dissolved solids. Dissolved solids
concentrations are less than 100 mg/L and hardness is usually less than
50 mg/L. Amounts of dissolved oxygen are usually greater than 4 mg/L.
Dissolved solids concentrations increase in the Pearl and Jourdan Rivers
with the movement of saltwater during high tide. Water quality at SSC is
similar to the regional surface water quality with the following
exceptions:

•Water is slightly alkaline in the SSC Access Canal, between 7.0 and 8.0
pH units, and

•Dissolved solids concentrations range between 60 and 120 mg/L.

The First Response Facility will be connected to the existing sanitary
sewer system that discharges to Outfall 001/Lagoon 1. Sewage treatment
at SSC is accomplished by the use of artificial wetlands (lagoon system)
utilizing aquatic plants. The system is permitted by the Mississippi
Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit #MS0021610. No adverse
impact is expected to the lagoon system. The wash down area for
emergency response vehicles will continue to be located at Building
2105. No new wash down facility or oil/water separator will be required
at the new facility.

Construction activities will impact storm water runoff from an area that
will include the First Response Facility building, parking lots and
heliport. A storm water general permit for construction has been
obtained from the MDEQ. The permit is included under the Mississippi
General Construction Storm Water Coverage Number MSR102739. SSC will
abide by the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan that was submitted
under the requirements of the permit. Storm water runoff and erosion
control will be accomplished by the use of straw bale barriers, silt
fences, a storm water swale around the perimeter of the site and good
housekeeping practices. Any area disturbed by construction will be
graded to drain and seeded with grasses indigenous to the area upon
completion of the project. Inspections will be performed weekly to
verify that control devices are properly located and maintained.

The \"No Action Alternative\" results in no additional domestic waste
water to Outfall 001 and no additional storm water runoff.

3.4 Groundwater Resources

Several aquifers can be traced through Hancock County, Mississippi. The
area is underlain by fresh water-bearing, southward-tipping sands of the
Miocene and Pliocene ages. Within these fresh water-bearing sands, one
unconfined aquifer is found near the surface with ten or more confined
aquifers at a greater depth. The fresh water-bearing zone is 600 to 900
meters (2,000 to 3,000 feet) thick in the area. Individual aquifers
range from 30 to 140 meters (100 to 450 feet) in thickness, with most
measurements closer to 30 meters. Groundwater at SSC is soft, containing
sodium bicarbonate and exhibiting a high pH (above 8). Concentrations of
chlorides range from 13 to 16 ppm and iron content is less than 0.3 ppm.
Solids content does not exceed 315 ppm. The aquifers have plentiful,
almost untapped supplies of fresh water.

Potable water at SSC is supplied from three deep wells on site. This
water is used for drinking, sanitation and fire protection. The First
Response Facility will not require any more potable water usage than is
presently required.

The \"No Action Alternative\" would have no change to groundwater usage.

3.5 Wetlands and Flood Plains

SSC lies within the watersheds of two rivers: the East Pearl River on
the western Fee Area boundary and the Jourdan River on the eastern Fee
Area boundary. Some tributaries at the facility flow west to Mike's
River and eventually drain into the East Pearl River (Figure 1). The
Pearl River empties into Lake Borgne, while the Jourdan River drains
into the Bay of St. Louis. Both Lake Borgne and the Bay of St. Louis
discharge into the Mississippi Sound.

As a result of the wetlands hydrology found at and around SSC and the
presence of hydric soils and hydrophytic vegetation, a large portion of
both the Fee Area and Buffer Zone are considered jurisdictional wetlands
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE).

The disturbance of wetlands at SSC is covered under an existing General
Permit #CELMK-OD-FE 14-GPD (Vicksburg District)-53 issued by the COE. As
required by the permit, a Final Mitigation Plan was developed by NASA
and the COE. NASA mitigates the unavoidable impacts to wetland functions
associated with construction projects through creation, restoration, or
enhancement and continued management of wetlands on property owned by
NASA in the SSC Buffer Zone area. Management of wetlands and mitigation
areas is conducted in accordance with 14 CFR 1216.205, Procedures for
evaluating NASA actions impacting floodplains and wetlands.

If a determination has been made that a project will impact a wetlands
area, the area would be inspected and the compensatory mitigation credit
factors would be calculated and charged against the \"Mitigation Bank\"
of credits held by SSC. Calculations are based on the \"Charleston
Method\" developed by the COE of the Charleston District. This method
incorporates information about the project such as construction plans,
parking areas, and fill material.

The First Response Facility building, parking lots, heliport, utility
corridor and helicopter clearance require that 7.22 hectares (17.83
acres) be disturbed during the construction phase. The COE has issued an
authorization under General Permit 53 for use of the 7.22 hectares
(17.83 acres) of wetland area.

The floodplain at SSC, according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map for
Hancock County, Mississippi, includes a 100-year floodplain along the
East Pearl River at the western edge of the Fee Area, and a 100-year
floodplain along the Wolf Branch and along the Lion Branch of Catahoula
Creek in the northeast portion of the Fee Area. The line for the
500-year floodplain extends a little further into the site along the
same boundaries. The majority of SSC is classified as Zone \"C\" meaning
an area of minimal flooding. The First Response Facility would not be
located in the 100-year or 500-year floodplain.

The "No Action alternative" would have no impact to wetlands.

3.6 Biotic Resources

The First Response Facility proposed location is in an area
characterized as Pine Flatwoods. Pine Flatwoods account for the majority
of the vegetation in the undeveloped portions of SSC and in the
surrounding Buffer Zone. The dominant species in this community is slash
pine (*Pinus elliottii*) interspersed with some cypress (*Taxodium
distichum*), sweet bay (*Magnolia* *virginiana*) and black gum (*Nyssa
sylvatica*). The under-story in this community includes red maple (*Acer
Rubrum*), magnolia (*Magnolia gradiflora*), smaller cypress (*Taxodium
distichum*), sweet bay (*Magnolia virginiana*) and black gum (*Nyssa
sylvatica*) trees. The largest portion of marketable slash pine (*Pinus
elliottii*) timber was removed from the site in May 2003.

The proposed construction site is located in a wooded area that may
cause displacement of wildlife such as deer, turkey and quail into
adjacent wooded areas. These species will likely be replaced in the
proposed area by species that are often found in open areas such as
various songbirds.

The \"No Action Alternative\" would result in no impact.

3.7 Threatened and Endangered Species

Threatened and endangered species that are suspected to have ranges or
suitable habitats that include the SSC Fee Area are the eastern indigo
snake (*Drymarchon corais couperi*), gopher tortoise (*Gopherus
polyphemus*), American Peregrine Falcon (*Falco peregrinus*),
Red-cockaded woodpecker (*Picoides* *borealis*), Louisiana black bear
(*Ursus americanus luteolus*) and Louisiana quillwort (*Isoetes
louisianensis*). The SSC Fee Area has been surveyed for the presence of
these species on several occasions. The most recent faunal study was
completed in 1998 by Dr. E.D. Keiser and Dr. P.K. Lago entitled "Survey
for Five Endangered Animal Species at the Stennis Space Center, Hancock
County, Mississippi." The study found no indications of the occurrence
of indigo snakes, red-cockaded woodpeckers, peregrine falcons or black
bear. One abandoned burrow was found that may have been dug by a gopher
tortoise, but no individuals were sighted. Dr Jean Wooten has completed
several vegetation surveys within the SSC Fee Area and has not found any
species of quillwort present.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concurs with the opinions of Keiser,
Lago and Wooten in a letter to NASA, February 1999, although they
request a visual survey for federally listed species be conducted prior
to any earth or vegetation disturbance. A visual inspection of the
proposed site for the First Response Facility was conducted in October
2003 by a COE representative, a NASA contractor environmental
representative and the NASA Natural Resources Manager. None of the
federally listed species or species habitats was sighted.

Based on the Keiser and Lago report, the Wooten opinion, the concurrence
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a visual inspection of the
proposed site for the First Response Facility, construction would not
affect any threatened or endangered species that may exist in the SSC
vicinity.

3.8 Archaeological Resources

Historically, the land at SSC has been severely disturbed by timber
harvesting and the associated naval stores industry during the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. More recently, the land was
disturbed by the construction of the SSC facility during the 1960s,
making it unlikely that undisturbed archaeological sites would be found.
In the Fee Area, only the townsite of Gainesville may require future
archaeological considerations. This project is not located near the
Gainesville townsite and is on previously disturbed land. There are no
anticipated archaeological impacts resulting from this project. If items
of potential archaeological interest are uncovered during construction,
further construction in the immediate area would cease until the
requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
have been satisfied.

The "No Action Alternative" would have no impact to archaeological
resources.

3.9 Cultural and Historical Resources

The A-1, A-2 and B-1/B-2 Test Stands at SSC have been designated as
National Historic Landmarks and appear on the National Register of
Historic Places. These test stands and associated control centers have
been so designated because of their importance in the testing of Saturn
rockets and the importance of the Saturn rocket in landing men on the
moon. The proposed construction will not alter the historical attributes
of the test stands or affect their status as National Historic
Landmarks.

3.10 Transportation

Interstates 10 and 59 (I-10 and I-59), U.S. Highway 90, and Mississippi
607 serve the SSC area. Direct access to and through SSC from I-10 and
I-59 is provided by Mississippi Highway 607. Highway 607 also connects
with U.S. Highway 90 approximately 13.5 kilometers (9 miles) southeast
of SSC. There will not be any impact on surrounding public roads caused
by this project.

Traffic patterns within the SSC area may be impacted due to increased
activity around the new facility. The Fire Department and ambulance will
have easier and quicker access to the rocket test stands where the
greatest risk for emergency conditions exists.

The "No Action Alternative" would leave the Fire Department in its
present location on the west side of the SSC area at a disadvantaged
location for the most efficient emergency response.

3.11 Waste Generation and Treatment

SSC generates solid and hazardous waste from its research and
development operations, laboratories, instrument repair, facility
operations, and maintenance functions. The solid waste generated
consists of household-type wastes and non-hazardous industrial waste.
Solid waste is disposed of onsite in a State permitted solid waste
landfill. Hazardous waste is transported offsite for treatment, storage,
and disposal. NASA maintains "large quantity generator" status under
RCRA subtitle C for generating hazardous waste and having it transported
offsite.

SSC is committed to pollution prevention, including recycling and reuse
activities to achieve waste minimization goals. SSC maintains ongoing
recycling programs and identifies less hazardous substitutes for
hazardous materials. Recycling collection areas will be established in
the new facility for paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and plastic
bottles.

For construction of the First Response Facility, construction waste,
rubble, and vegetation will be disposed of in the SSC Class II rubbish
site. Unacceptable wastes, such as hazardous waste, paint products, and
solvents are excluded from disposal in the landfill and will be shipped
offsite to pre-approved facilities for appropriate treatment or
disposal.

The \"No Action Alternative\" would produce no construction wastes.

3.12 Socioeconomics

Construction will require temporary employment of approximately 150
employees through construction contractors. The First Response Facility
is designed to accommodate 65 employees all of whom are already employed
at SSC. There is no anticipated socioeconomic impact.

13. Public and Employee Health and Safety

SSC adheres to Occupational, Health, and Safety Administration standards
for protection of employees onsite. Procedures are in place to monitor
and protect employees as necessary during construction. The [SSC Safety
and Health Procedures and Guidelines]{.underline} details specific
emergency procedures for responding to natural and human-generated
emergencies. There are ongoing training programs to ensure emergency
preparedness.

The First Response Facility is expected to enhance emergency response
and will provide improved training rooms for health and safety education
as well as new upgraded medical clinic facilities.

3.14 Pollution Prevention and Environmental Justice

In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 12856, "Federal Compliance with
Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements," SSC has
written a pollution prevention strategy into the *Pollution Prevention
Plan*. This plan encourages elimination or reduction of the use and
purchase of toxic chemicals, energy efficiency, solid waste reduction
and recycling, water conservation, hazardous waste minimization, and oil
spill prevention.

In accordance with EO 13101, "Greening the Government Through Waste
Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition," SSC prevents pollution
by recycling and reusing materials whenever possible. SSC also complies
with federal policies for acquisition and use of environmentally
preferable products by purchasing items made from recycled materials
such as carpet, insulation, and concrete.

In accordance with EO 12898, "Federal Actions to Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations," SSC
considers environmental justice issues during program and project
planning consistent with the SSC *Environmental Justice Strategy*. Any
disproportionately high and adverse effects of proposed programs at SSC
on minority or low-income populations will be identified and action will
be taken to resolve public concern. Because of the size of the SSC
Buffer Zone surrounding the Fee Area, there are no environmental justice
concerns associated with this project.

During the design phase of this facility, SSC will pursue Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building certification.
This certification requires planners to consider issues related to
sustainability such as water efficiency, energy efficiency, native plant
landscaping, and conservation of materials and resources. By
incorporating sustainability principles into the planning process,
environmental impacts are minimized during new building construction.

4.0 [Agencies and Individuals Consulted]{.underline}

No agencies or individuals have been consulted for this environmental
assessment. Information on environmental concerns from agencies and
individuals on SSC activities has been addressed in previous
environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. No new
impacts have been identified for the First Response Facility that
require such consultations.

5.0 [List of Preparers]{.underline}

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  Hugh V. Carr      NASA, SSC - Environmental          Natural Resources
                    Specialist                         Management
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  Jenette B. Gordon NASA, SSC - Environmental          Environmental
                    Specialist                         Concerns

  Carolyn D.        NASA, SSC - Environmental          NEPA Management
  Kennedy           Specialist                         

  Dana G. Matherly  NASA, SSC -- Project Manager       Project Overview

  Anne H. Peek      NASA, SSC - Environmental Officer  Environmental
                                                       Officer
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6.0 [References]{.underline}

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map, Hancock
County, Revised Map, September, 1987.

Federal Interagency Committee for Wetlands Delineation. 1989. Federal
Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil
Conservation Service, Washington, D.C., Cooperative Technical
Publication.

James, Curtis B. U.S. Fish and Wildlife letter dated February 23, 1999
regarding the presence of federally listed species within the Fee Area
of the Stennis Space Center, Hancock County, Mississippi.

> Keiser, E.D. and P.K. Lago. 1991. Survey of the Amphibians, Reptiles,
> Birds, and Mammals on the 3,000 acre Stennis Space Center, ASRM Site
> Final Report, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi.

Keiser, E.D. and P.K. Lago. 1998. Survey of Five Endangered Animal
Species at the Stennis Space Center, Hancock County, Mississippi.

> NASA. 1995. Environmental Justice Strategy, John C. Stennis Space
> Center.

NASA. 1998. SSC Safety and Health Procedures and Guidelines, John C.
Stennis Space Center.

NASA. 2002. Pollution Prevention Plan, John C. Stennis Space Center.

NASA. 2003. Environmental Resources Document, John C. Stennis Space
Center.

NASA. 2003. Historic Preservation Plan, John C. Stennis Space Center.

Smith, W., P. Nichols Jr., and L. Walton. 1978. Soil Survey of Hancock
County, Mississippi, United States Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service.

Wooten, J.W. 1990. A Fall Botanical Survey of a portion of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration Installation Stennis Space Center
Mississippi, John C. Stennis Space Center.

> Wooten, J.W. University of Southern Mississippi letter dated April 21,
> 1998 regarding the presence of species of *Isoetes* within the SSC Fee
> Area.

7.0 [Distribution List]{.underline}

Maury Oceanographic Library, Building 1003, Stennis Space Center, MS

Hancock County Library, Bay St. Louis, MS

Margaret Reed Crosby Library, Picayune, MS

St. Tammany Parish Library, Slidell, LA

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2524 South Frontage Road, Suite B,
Vicksburg, MS

Mississippi Department of Archives and History, P.O. Box 571, Jackson,
MS

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Headquarters, Library,
300 E Street SW, Washington, DC