Project (7024) Document or Notice Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice Date Posted Closing Date
Armed Forces Retirement Home New Commons and Wellness Center (Scott Building Replacement) Notice of Availability Environmental Assessment (EA) Armed Forces Retirement Home/NCPC April 15, 2010 May 15, 2010
Description of Project

The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in cooperation with the General Services Administration (GSA) and the National Capital Planning Commission has completed Environmental Assessment (EA) for the consolidation and modernization of AFRH in Washington, DC. The project entails the demolition of the existing Scott Building and constructing a smaller, more efficient facility in the same location.
Input Requested

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

Submit Comments to:
 Mr. Christopher J. Burkhardt
Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
310 Hubert Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
919.828.3441
cburkhardt@fandr.com

NCPC's point of contact is Cheryl Kelly, (202) 482-7200

Commission Action Requested
Approval of preliminary and final site and building plans.

Expected Date of NCPC Action
Not currently scheduled
Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process
In addition to NEPA, the process outlined in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)(16 U.S.C. Section 470(f)) is being conducted separately from NEPA in accordance with a signed programmatic Agreement, dated February 26, 2008, for the AFRH-W Master Plan.
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. AFRH issued its own draft Finding of No Significant Impact. NCPC's NEPA review is ongoing; findings will be released after the close of the public comment period.