Project (7000) Document or Notice Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice Date Posted Closing Date
Renovation of Herbert C Hoover Building Notice of availability Environmental Assessment (EA) General Services Administration (GSA) October 20, 2009 November 17, 2009
Description of Project

GSA is undertaking a major renovation of the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB), the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). As part of this renovation, GSA is proposing a new entrance to the NAQ on Constitution Avenue, ADA ramps at entrance points, and permanent perimeter security. The potential impacts of the ADA improvements, new entrance, and perimeter security on the human environment are the subject of this Environmental Assessment.

HCHB is located at 1401 Constitution Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, NW and Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues, NW, just north of the National Mall and the Washington Monument, and east of the Ellipse (Page 1-3, Figure 1-1). Completed in 1932, the HCHB is seven stories high, has six courtyards, and comprises more than 1.9 million gross square feet of space. The building is owned by GSA and occupied primarily by the DOC. The White House Visitor Center, operated by the National Park Service, and the National Aquarium also use space within the facility.
Input Requested
Members of the public as well as local & federal agencies are encouraged to submit written comments.

Submit Comments to:
 Suzanne Hill
GSA NCR NEPA Lead
301 7th Street SW
Rm 7600
Washington, DC 20407
Fax Number: (202) 708-7671
suzanne.hill@gsa.gov

The NCPC point of contact is Diane Sullivan, (202) 482-7244

NCPC encourages electronic submission of comments.

Commission Action Requested
Approval of project.

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.