Project (7037) Document or Notice Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice Date Posted Closing Date
Adelphi Laboratory Center Heat and Power Cogeneration Facility Notice of availability of Environmental Assessment (EA) Department of the Army December 15, 2009 January 4, 2010
Description of Project

The Department of the Army proposes installation and operation of a combined heat and power cogeneration facility at the Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) in Adelphi, Maryland. The facility would be comprised of two generators with heat recovery equipment to capture thermal energy from the engine cooling jackets and engine exhaust.  

ALC is located approximately 10 miles north of Washington, DC in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, with the majority of the facilities residing in Montgomery County.  The installation occupies 206 acres adjacent to the Hillandale Community, a commercial and residential suburb.  The ALC lies within one mile of both Interstate 495 and Interstate 95.

Input Requested
Members of the public as well as local & federal agencies are encouraged to submit written comments.

Submit Comments to:
Julia Long
ALC Environmental Division Conservation Specialist
Adelphi Laboratory Center
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
(301) 394-3595

The NCPC point of contact is Cheryl Kelly, (202) 482-7291.
Commission Action Requested
Approval of site and building plans

Expected Date of NCPC Action

Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process
Other Information
A printed copy is also available for review M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at NCPC, 401 9th Street, NW, Suite 500 North, Washington, DC. Call 202-482-7200 to set up an appointment.