DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT HEATING PLANT AND BOILER UPGRADE Wisconsin Veterans Home - King DFD Project #13D2C Prepared for Berners-Schober Associates, Inc. 310 Pine Street Green Bay, WI 54301 April 2016 Prepared by GRAEF Consulting Engineers and Scientists One Honey Creek Corporate Center 125 South 84th Street, Suite 401 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1470 Telephone: (414) 259-1500 FAX: (414) 259-0037 GRAEF Project No. 2015-2058.00

Heating Plant and Boiler Upgrade Draft Environmental Impact Assessment

Wisconsin Veterans Home - King

DFD Project #13D2C

Prepared for: Berners-Schober Associates, Inc.

310 Pine Street Green Bay, WI 54301

Site Address: N2665 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981 Prepared By: GRAEF One Honey Creek Corporate Center

125 South 84th Street, Suite 401 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1470

(414) 259-1500

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................. 1 General ........................................................................................................................... 1 General Project Description ............................................................................................. 1 EIA Process .................................................................................................................... 1

I. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION ................................................................................ 3 A. Title of Proposal ................................................................................................... 3 B. Location ............................................................................................................... 3 C. Project ................................................................................................................. 3

1. Description ............................................................................................... 3 2. Purpose and Need ................................................................................... 4

D. Estimated Cost and Funding Source .................................................................... 4 E. Time Schedule ..................................................................................................... 4

II. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................... 4 A. Physical ............................................................................................................... 4 B. Biological ............................................................................................................. 5

1. Flora ........................................................................................................ 5 2. Fauna....................................................................................................... 5

C. Social .................................................................................................................. 5 D. Economic ............................................................................................................. 6 E. Other ................................................................................................................... 6

III. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE ............................................................................ 6 A. Manipulation of Terrestrial Resources .................................................................. 6 B. Manipulation of Aquatic Resources ...................................................................... 6 C. Structures ............................................................................................................ 6 D. Other ................................................................................................................... 7 E. Attachments ......................................................................................................... 7

IV. PROBABLE ADVERSE AND BENEFICIAL IMPACTS ............................................................ 7 A. Physical Impacts .................................................................................................. 7 B. Biological Impacts ................................................................................................ 8 C. Socioeconomic Impacts ....................................................................................... 8

1. Social ....................................................................................................... 8 2. Economic ................................................................................................. 8

D. Sustainability Features…………………………………………………....................10 E. Cumulative Impacts …………………………………………………………………..10 F. Other ................................................................................................................... 9

V. PROBABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED .......................................... 9

VI. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHORT - TERM USES OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG - TERM PRODUCTIVITY .................. 9

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VII. IRREVERSIBLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENTS OF RESOURCES ....................... 10 A. Energy ............................................................................................................... 10 B. Archaeological and historic features or sites ....................................................... 10 C. Other ................................................................................................................. 10

VIII. ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................................................ 10

IX. EVALUATION ...................................................................................................................... 11

X. LIST OF AGENCIES, GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS CONTACTED REGARDING THIS PROJECT ..................................................................................................................................... 13

RECOMMENDATION ............................................................................................................... 14 LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: Figures

APPENDIX B: Preliminary Project Plans

APPENDIX C: WDNR Endangered Resource Review

APPENDIX D: USFWS IPaC Trust Resource Report

APPENDIX E: Wisconsin State Historical Societies Inventory of Significance

APPENDIX F: Kickoff Meeting Minutes

APPENDIX G: Public Notice Proof of Publication Affidavits

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 General Site Map

Figure 2 USGS Map

Figure 3 NRCS Soil Map

Figure 4 Wisconsin Wetland Inventory Map

Figure 5 FEMA FIRMette Map

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

General GRAEF has been retained by Berners-Schober Associates, Inc. to undertake the Type II Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for the Heating Plant and Boiler Upgrade at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. The project will install new gas/oil burners on the existing boilers B21 and B22 and replace a third boiler B23 in addition to other various heating plant upgrades. The EIA is required by Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter DOC 335 in compliance with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA). The purpose of the EIA is to assess the potential negative and positive impacts of the project on the physical, biological, social, cultural/historical, and economic environments. General Project Description The goal of the boiler upgrade is to increase the heating system reliability and reduce increasing maintenance costs associated with the outdated boilers which are currently in use. The boiler upgrade will replace the gas and oil burners and repair insulation on two of the existing boilers and entirely replace a third boiler. A new stack will be installed for the new boiler along with a stack economizer while the upgraded boilers will reuse the existing stack. A steam water heat exchanger will be added to the reverse osmosis system, which supplies the boiler make-up water, to increase system efficiency. A vertical surge tank will be added to the existing feed water deaerator. The existing, interior 350 kW diesel generator will be replaced with an external 1 MW diesel generator and the electrical distribution gear will be replaced as well. The heating plants coal bunkers will be converted to emergency power electrical rooms. The room that currently houses the 350 kW generator will be renovated and converted to the new heating plant control room. A makeup air handling unit will be installed to serve boiler combustion make-up air needs. Except for the installation of the external 1 MW generator and trenching for utilities, all work will be performed within the existing building envelope. The total project budget is $3,937,500. Funding for the project is being provided through state and federal sources. The current schedule targets October 2016 to begin construction with construction completion in August 2017. EIA Process The EIA process began with a Kickoff Meeting held on December 16, 2015 for the EIA team members. The meeting included an overview of the project and identified potential environmental impacts. A copy of the Kickoff Meeting minutes can be found in Appendix F. A scoping letter was sent to possible interested parties on February 10, 2016 to solicit input on potential environmental impacts. Public notice was published in the Wisconsin State Journal on March 29th, 2016 to advertise the availability of the Draft EIA. Notices will also be posted on the veterans home facility bulletin boards and distributed to staff and other possible interested parties via E-mail. The Draft EIA will be made available for public review on April 7, 2016 at the Waupaca Area Public Library and online at http://notices.graef-usa.com/wvhkingboilers. The deadline for comments will be April 22, 2016. Public Notice Proof of Publication Affidavits can be found in Appendix G for notices published in the papers.

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Based on the findings of the Draft EIA and public comments, a recommendation will be made whether further investigation is warranted, or a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be issued.

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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT TYPE II ACTION WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE I. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION A. Title of Proposal: Heating Plant and Boiler Upgrade Wisconsin Veterans Home - King DFD Project #13D2C B. Location: Wisconsin Veterans Home - King N2665 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981 County: Waupaca Political Town: City of Waupaca C. Project: Define Proposed Action

1. Description (type of facility or action): The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King heating plant (Figure 1) provides essential services to sixteen buildings on campus, including the home’s four skilled nursing care buildings. Steam is currently produced by three 65 year-old, Union Ironworks, gas and oil boilers, boilers B21, B22 and B23. Steam produced by these boilers provides energy for campus building heat, hot water, cooking, humidification and various process purposes. The project will replace the gas and oil burners on boilers B21 and B22 and repair the refractory. The boiler capacity will not be changed and will remain at 26.6 MBtu. The existing stack will be reused for these boilers. Boiler B23 will be replaced with a similar capacity, 20 MBtu, primary natural gas with back-up distillate fuel oil fired boiler. A new stack will be installed for boiler B23 along with a stack economizer. The facility utilizes an R.O. system to supply the boiler make-up water. The current system is slightly undersized. To increase the R.O. system effectiveness, the water will be preheated to 80 degrees using a steam water heat exchanger. A vertical surge tank will be added to the existing feed water deaerator. The system will be piped to allow bypass around any piece of equipment. The existing, interior 350 kW diesel generator will be replaced with an external 1 MW diesel generator. The electrical distribution gear will be replaced as well. The internal generator that will be replaced currently provides a source of emergency power to the Heating Plant, Burns-Clemens Building, Security Building and Central Services. The new external generator will provide emergency power to the Heating Plant, Security Building, Central Services, McArthur Building and Marden Activity Center. The Burns-Clemens building is to be torn down and will not be serviced by the new emergency generator. The McArthur building is currently serviced by a 150kW unit that will be removed. The heating plants main floor coal bunkers will be demolished and used as emergency power electrical rooms. The room that currently houses the 350 kW generator will be renovated and converted to the new heating plant control room. The existing facility monitoring stations will be relocated to this room as well. Various heating plant repairs and upgrades will be performed including the installation of a makeup air handling unit to serve boiler combustion make-up air needs. Except for the installation of the external 1 MW generator and trenching for utilities, all work will be performed within the existing building envelope. The existing boilers and associated equipment contain asbestos, lead based paint and mercury switches. Their disassembly and removal will require appropriate abatement procedures.

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The current schedule targets October 2016 to begin construction with project completion anticipated August 2017.

2. Purpose and Need (brief statement of project objective, history & background): Boilers B21, B22

and B23 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King’s heating plant were put into service in 1951. The boilers produce steam which provides energy for campus building heat, hot water, cooking, humidification and various process purposes. The three boilers provide these services to sixteen buildings on campus, including four skilled nursing care buildings. These buildings rely on the trouble free operation of the heating plant. Due to their age, boilers B21 and B22 are in need of new burners, controls and fan units along with refractory repairs. Boiler B23 suffered significant damage from an internal explosion in 1983. The damage was repaired, but the boiler has continued to deteriorate and suffers from poor reliability. The last major repairs and updates occurred in 1996. The 1996 repairs and updates included the installation of new burners and refractory work. PLC controls were added, but are now antiquated and do not provide digital monitoring capability. The existing 350 kW generator located in the heating plant is 20 years old, undersized and non-code compliant. There is was also an old, undersized generator in the Marden Activity Center which was damaged beyond repair during a thunderstorm. The new generator and boiler upgrades will remedy these issues of reliability and inefficiency.

D. Estimated Cost and Funding Source:

The total project budget is $3,937,500 using state and federal sources. Project Budget Summary:

General Construction $ 3,273,000 A/E Fees $ 271,900 DFD Management $ 140,600 Contingency $ 240,000 Other Fees $ 12,000 Estimated Total Project Cost $ 3,937,500

E. Time Schedule:

35% Design Approval Complete Bid Date June 2016 Start Construction October 2016 Construction Completion August 2017

II. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT A. Physical (Topography - soils - air - wetland types):

The project site is occupied by the existing Veterans Home heating plant with small areas of maintained lawn between walking paths. The soil survey of Waupaca County (Appendix A, Figure

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3) identifies Richford loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes (RfB) as the only mapped soil within the Project Site. Richford loamy sand is classified as a somewhat excessively drained, non-hydric soil. The project site is located in the Waupaca River Watershed. The FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map indicates the site is not located within a regulatory floodplain (Figure 3). According to the Wisconsin Wetland Inventory (Figure 4), no wetlands are located in the project site.

B. Biological: 1. Flora

The project will primarily take place within the existing building envelope. The exterior portion of the Project Site is occupied by a managed turf lawn with a few ornamental trees. An Endangered Resources Review (Appendix C) was conducted by the WDNR and found that the project activities will have no or minimal impact to threatened and endangered flora. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC Trust Resource online tool (Appendix D) was used to identify any federally listed threatened and endangered flora within the Project Site. The report indicated that there is no critical habitat located within the Project Site and no listed threatened or endangered flora.

2. Fauna

Fauna anticipated to utilize the exterior portion of the project site include small mammals (i.e., mice, chipmunks, etc), birds and insects. The project site is too small to support larger wildlife species. An Endangered Resources Review (Appendix C) conducted by the WDNR found that the project activities will have no or minimal impact to endangered and threatened fauna. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC Trust Resource online tool (Appendix D) was used to identify any federally listed threatened and endangered fauna within the Project Site. The report indicates that no critical habitat exists within the Project Site, but does list some threatened and endangered species as well as migratory bird species of special concern that could potentially be present in this region of Wisconsin if suitable habitat exists. However, suitable habitat does not exists within our Project Site.

C. Social:

In 1887 the City of Waupaca purchased the Greenwood Park Resort Hotel along with 78 acres of land on Rainbow Lake and gave the land the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) to meet the perceived needs of veterans. By 1888 the Wisconsin Home for Veterans was operating, now known as the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is a long term and rehabilitative care facility that cares for veterans, a veteran’s spouse, a veteran’s widow and parents who have lost a son or daughter in combat. The facility now serves around 700 members. The existing boilers are 65 years old and have various reliability problems. Sixteen buildings on campus, including four skilled nursing care buildings rely on the reliable functioning of the boilers. The existing 350 kW generator located in the heating plant is 20 years old, undersized and non-code compliant. There is also an old, undersized generator in the Marden Activity Center which was damaged beyond repair during a thunderstorm. This means that in an emergency power outage the Marden Activity Center elevators would be left inoperable, possibly stranding residents

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or staff. The current mechanical systems raise various health and safety concerns due to their reliability and poor functioning capabilities.

D. Economic: The operating budget for the heating plant was $925,194 in 2014 and $755,700 in 2015. Costs include fuel, wages and boiler repair costs. Fuel for the boilers is the largest component of the heating plant budget which varies with weather. E. Other (include archaeological, historical, etc.):

A literature and archives review was completed for historical and archaeological sites within the area of the proposed project. The area of the King Home was first reported in 1892 and is described in the records reviewed as a large habitation and burial site. This habitation and burial site overlaps most of the King site. Subsequent research indicated that there is only a single burial site to the southwest near the Ove Center in the confines of a ravine that has long since been filled and leveled. This is some distance from the proposed project. In 2013, the Wisconsin Historical Society Staff concurred that the area southwest of Bell Avenue and along the southern part of Wright Avenue near Bell Avenue has been extensively disturbed and is no longer subject to protection of Wis. Stats § 157.70. This description would apparently encompass all or part of the area of the proposed boiler replacement. The proposed activities are also located in an area that has been previously developed. Based on this, Wisconsin Historical Society Staff have been asked to clarify and expand their previous statement to include the area of the proposed project activities.

III. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE A. Manipulation of Terrestrial Resources (include quantities --sq. ft., cu. yds., etc.):

Minimal earthwork is anticipated to install the external 1 MW generator and trenching for utilities. The majority of the work will take place within the existing building envelope.

B. Manipulation of Aquatic Resources (include quantities --cfs, acre feet, MGD, etc.):

Surface runoff will continue to flow with the existing drainage pattern after completion of the project. A minor increase in impervious surface is anticipated with the installation of a foundation for the external generator.

C. Structures:

The project will replace the gas and oil burners on boilers B21 and B22. The boiler capacity will not be changed and will remain at 26.6 MBtu. The existing stack will be reused for these boilers. Boiler B23 will be replaced with a similar capacity, 20 mmBtu.hr, primary natural gas with back-up distillate fuel oil fired boiler. A new stack will be installed for boiler B23 along with a stack economizer. The facility utilizes an R.O. system to supply the boiler make-up water. The current system is slightly undersized. To increase the R.O. system effectiveness, the water will be preheated to 80 degrees using a steam water heat exchanger. A vertical surge tank will be added to the existing feed water deaerator. The system will be piped to allow bypass around any piece of equipment. The existing, interior 350 kW diesel generator will be replaced with an external 1 MW diesel generator. The electrical distribution gear will be replaced as well. The heating plants main floor coal bunkers will be demolished and used as emergency power electrical rooms. The room

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that currently houses the 350 kW generator will be renovated and converted to the new heating plant control room. The existing facility monitoring stations will be relocated to this room as well. Various heating plant repairs and upgrades will be performed including the installation of a makeup air handling unit to serve boiler combustion make-up air needs. Except for the installation of the external 1 MW generator and trenching for utilities, all work will be performed within the existing building envelope.

D. Other:

No zoning approvals will be needed or erosion control permits. There is the potential need for hazardous materials removal/disposal notifications for lead and asbestos. Air construction permits have been issued.

E. Attach maps, plans, photographs and other descriptive material. Appendix A: Figures Figure 1: General Site Map Figure 2: USGS Map Figure 3: NRCS Soils Map Figure 4: Wisconsin Wetland Inventory Map Figure 5: FEMA FIRMette Appendix B: Preliminary Project Plans Appendix C: WDNR Endangered Resource Review Appendix D: USFWS IPaC Trust Resource Report Appendix E: Wisconsin State Historical Societies Inventory of Significant Appendix F: Kickoff Meeting Minutes Appendix G: Public Notice Proof of Publication Affidavits IV. PROBABLE ADVERSE AND BENEFICIAL IMPACTS (Include Indirect and Secondary Impacts) A. Physical Impacts:

Minimal physical impacts are to occur outside of the existing building envelope asides from the installation of the 1 MW external generator and trenching for utilities. Physical impacts occurring inside the building envelope include replacing the gas and oil burners on two of the existing boilers and entirely replace a third boiler with a new unit of similar capacity. A new stack will be installed for the new boiler along with a stack economizer while the upgraded boilers will reuse the existing stack. A steam water heat exchanger will be added to the R.O. system which supplies the boiler make-up water to increase system efficiency. A vertical surge tank will be added to the existing feed water deaerator. The existing, interior 350 kW diesel generator will be replaced with an external 1 MW diesel generator and the electrical distribution gear will be replaced as well. The new generator will provide emergency power service to the heating plant, the security building, central services, the McArthur building and the Marden Activity Center. The heating plants coal bunkers will be converted to emergency power electrical rooms. The room that currently houses the 350 kW generator will be renovated and converted to the new heating plant control room. A makeup air handling unit will be installed to serve boiler combustion make-up air needs. The proposed physical changes are designed to increase the reliability and efficiency of the current system.

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B. Biological Impacts:

No adverse biological impacts are expected. Water quality impacts and construction dust will be controlled through the use of construction Best Management Practices. Landscape restoration will be undertaken after completion of any ground disturbance associated with the installation of the external generator and trenching for utilities.

C. Socioeconomic Impacts: 1. Social

The heating plant and boiler upgrades will increase the reliability and efficiency of the heating and cooling systems for the campus. These systems provide essential services to sixteen buildings on campus, including the home’s four skilled nursing care buildings. Services they provide are essential for the safety and well-being of residents and staff and include providing energy for campus building heat, hot water, cooking, humidification and various process purposes.

2. Economic

The estimated total project cost is $3,937,500 which will be funded through state and federal sources. The direct adverse economic impact includes the initial expenditure for the completion of the project. However, the heating plant and boiler upgrades will save money by improving boiler efficiencies, and reducing financial risks associated with reliability and regulatory compliance issues. The new boiler and upgraded burners will result in a reliable heating system requiring less maintenance. The new generator will have more loads connected to emergency power increasing the fuel consumption in the event of an emergency power outage. However, increases in annual fuel consumption are anticipated to be minimal and depend on the frequency and duration of emergency power outages. There is anticipated to be an overall net increase in efficiency of the plant resulting in savings.

The initial project expenditures will benefit employees in construction and related industries. The portion of the total project cost that contributes to construction wages is expected to have a multiplied economic benefit. Based on a 2011 study titled The Impact of Construction on the Wisconsin Economy, every $1 million spent directly on construction projects generates 17 jobs throughout the economy. These include construction jobs and indirect jobs, such as service sector employment created by the economic activity of the construction workers. Based on that information, this project is estimated to create approximately 67 temporary jobs for the duration of the construction project. Additionally, the same study indicates that every $1 spent directly on construction projects produces an overall economic impact of approximately $1.92. Using the 1.92 multiplier to forecast economic impact, the estimated cost of $3,937,500 million could result in stimulating approximately $7.56 million in activity related to employment, purchases of supplies, and services.

D. Sustainability Features (Also indicate whether LEED Certification is being pursued.):

LEED certification is not being pursued; however, boiler B23 will make use of a stack economizer which will increase efficiency.

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E. Cumulative Impacts: There are no concurrent projects are cumulative impacts associated with this project. This project is isolated in nature and serves only to address the reliability issues regarding the outdated boilers in use at the heating plant.

F. Other (Include archaeological, historical, etc.) (If none, so indicate):

A literature and archives review was completed for historical and archaeological sites within the area of the proposed project. The area of the King Home was first reported in 1892 and is described in the records reviewed as a large habitation and burial site. This habitation and burial site overlaps most of the King site. Subsequent research indicated that there is only a single burial site to the southwest near the Ove Center in the confines of a ravine that has long since been filled and leveled. This is some distance from the proposed project. In 2013, the Wisconsin Historical Society Staff concurred that the area southwest of Bell Avenue and along the southern part of Wright Avenue near Bell Avenue has been extensively disturbed and is no longer subject to protection of Wis. Stats § 157.70. This description would apparently encompass all or part of the area of the proposed boiler replacement. The proposed activities are also located in an area that has been previously developed. Based on this, Wisconsin Historical Society Staff have been asked to clarify and expand their previous statement to include the area of the proposed project activities.

V. PROBABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED Adverse impacts include a one-time financial commitment of approximately $3,937,500 and the use of resources associated with demolition and replacement of one gas/oil fired boiler and the replacement of two gas/oil burners. Construction noise and dust during demolition will temporarily affect the surrounding area. The demolition debris, to the extent that it is not recycled, will use landfill space. Some parking spaces will be lost during construction, but adequate parking is available immediately adjacent to the site. There will be short duration service interruptions during installation of the new equipment. Steam service interruption could be as long as eight hours, but the timing of interruptions will be orchestrated to minimize inconvenience to residents and staff. Traffic patterns are primarily influenced by existing neighborhood activity. There are no anticipated changes in traffic patterns because the project will not alter current land use and be incorporated into an existing building. VI. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHORT - TERM USES OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG - TERM PRODUCTIVITY In the short term there will be adverse impacts associated with construction noise and dust during demolition and there may be temporary parking losses attributed to construction staging. There will also be a temporary increase in heavy vehicle traffic during portions of the demolition and boiler component deliveries. Positive short-term impacts include an increase in employment and associated expenditures relating to the project that will benefit the local economy. Overall, the short-term impacts to the environment will lead to a more reliable level of service for the VA facilities.

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VII. IRREVERSIBLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENTS OF RESOURCES IF ACTION IS IMPLEMENTED

A. Energy:

The energy used to complete the project will be generated using standard fuel and materials and is irretrievable. Recycling of any materials generated as a result of the demolition will be implemented where possible. Electricity demand is not expected to increase. Use of gas/oil fuel will increase per running time with the increased load connections going to the new 1MW external generator, but this fuel consumption will be dependent upon the frequency and duration of emergency power outages. There will be little to no change in emissions from the boilers which will remain at the same capacity as before the upgrade.

B. Archaeological and historic features or sites:

A literature and archives review was completed for historical and archaeological sites within the area of the proposed project. The area of the King Home was first reported in 1892 and is described in the records reviewed as a large habitation and burial site. This habitation and burial site overlaps most of the King site. Subsequent research indicated that there is only a single burial site to the southwest near the Ove Center in the confines of a ravine that has long since been filled and leveled. This is some distance from the proposed project. In 2013, the Wisconsin Historical Society Staff concurred that the area southwest of Bell Avenue and along the southern part of Wright Avenue near Bell Avenue has been extensively disturbed and is no longer subject to protection of Wis. Stats § 157.70. This description would apparently encompass all or part of the area of the proposed boiler replacement. The proposed activities are also located in an area that has been previously developed. Based on this, Wisconsin Historical Society Staff have been asked to clarify and expand their previous statement to include the area of the proposed project activities.

C. Other: none VIII. ALTERNATIVES: (No Action-Enlarge-Reduce-Modify-Other Locations and/or Methods. Discuss and

describe fully with particular attention to alternatives which might avoid some or all adverse environmental effects.)

ALTERNATIVE 1: No action: The No Action alternative would eliminate the one-time expenditure of $3,937,500 dollars for the project, but would not accomplish meeting the service needs of the Veterans Home. Boiler B23 suffers from poor reliability due to significant damage sustained from the internal explosion in 1983. The boiler continues to deteriorate despite the repairs that were made. Due to age, boilers B21 and B22 are in need of new burners, controls and fan units along with refractory repairs. The existing 350 kW generator located in the heating plant is 20 years old, undersized and non-code compliant. The generator in the Marden Activity Center was damaged beyond repair during a thunderstorm. This means that in an emergency power outage the Marden Activity Center elevators will be left inoperable, possibly stranding residents or staff. The current mechanical systems raise various health and safety concerns due to their reliability and poor functioning capabilities. In addition to reliability issues, significant operating and repair costs would be incurred due to the age of the existing equipment.

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ALTERNATIVE 2: Replace all boilers and generators: This alternative would replace all three boilers completely costing $750,000 more than the proposed project. Currently all buildings have their own emergency generators which are undersized and outdated. The possibility of replacing each generator was investigated, but found to cost at least $250,000 more than the proposed project which would replace all five existing generators with one larger, external generator. ALTERNATIVE 3: Simultaneous heating and cooling heat pump system: The possibility of incorporating a simultaneous heating and cooling heat pump system into the project was investigated. The Veteran’s Home heating loads that occur simultaneously with cooling loads include 140°F domestic hot water and 180°F hot water reheat, steam reheat, and steam for the central kitchen equipment and McArthur Hall sterilization. The 140°F domestic hot water temperature is necessary to control microbial growth which has been a problem in the institution. Simultaneous heating and cooling equipment would be distributed in the buildings as opposed to being centralized in the heating plant which would require installation of a new hot water distribution system to all buildings. A steam boiler would also be required during the summer months to serve the existing central kitchen equipment, sterilizer and steam reheat. An analysis of hourly operating costs was performed using domestic water and reheat loads and the corresponding cooling loads were determined based on available load information. The analysis compared the hourly operating costs of the proposed project against simultaneous heating and cooling pumps operating at full load, partial load and with simultaneous distribution of 150°F, 160°F and 170°F condensing temperatures. There were possible negative or positive savings with this alternative depending on the operating conditions, but overall the analysis found the operating costs of this alternative to be relatively close to that of the proposed project. However, there is the initial cost of installation of this system which makes it cost prohibitive. The cost analysis also suggest that the savings aren’t significant enough to make up for the initial cost of installation of the system. IX. EVALUATION (Discuss each category. Attach additional sheets and other pertinent information if necessary) A. As a result of this action, is it likely that other events or actions will happen which may significantly

affect the environment? If so, list and discuss. (Secondary effects)

No adverse impacts are expected.

B. Does the action alter the environment so a new physical, biological, or socioeconomic environment would exist? (New environmental effect)

The heating plant and boiler upgrade will have minimal effects on the biological environment as most activities are to occur within the existing building envelope. However, the upgrade will increase the functioning and reliability of the mechanical systems creating a safer environment for residents and staff.

C. Are the existing environmental features which would be affected by the proposed action scarce,

either locally or statewide? If so, list and describe. (Geographically scarce)

No scarce environmental features exist that would be affected by the proposed action.

D. Does the action and its effects require a decision which would result in influencing future decision? Describe. Is the decision precedent setting?

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The implementation of this project may prompt future projects for increased steam production efficiency.

E. Discuss and describe concerns which indicate a serious controversy? (Highly controversial)

No concerns regarding a serious controversy have been identified with this project. F. Does the action conflict with official agency plans or with any local, state or national policy? If so,

how? (Is the action inconsistent with long-range plans or policies)

The project does not conflict with local, state, or national policy. G. While the action by itself may be limited in scope, would repeated actions of this type result in major

or significant impacts to the environment? (Cumulative impacts)

Repeated actions of this nature would ensure reliable mechanical systems for the safety and comfort of residents and staff.

H. Will the action modify or destroy any historical, scientific or archaeological site?

A literature and archives review was completed for historical and archaeological sites within the area of the proposed project. The area of the King Home was first reported in 1892 and is described in the records reviewed as a large habitation and burial site. This habitation and burial site overlaps most of the King site. Subsequent research indicated that there is only a single burial site to the southwest near the Ove Center in the confines of a ravine that has long since been filled and leveled. This is some distance from the proposed project. In 2013, the Wisconsin Historical Society Staff concurred that the area southwest of Bell Avenue and along the southern part of Wright Avenue near Bell Avenue has been extensively disturbed and is no longer subject to protection of Wis. Stats § 157.70. This description would apparently encompass all or part of the area of the proposed boiler replacement. The proposed activities are also located in an area that has been previously developed. Based on this, Wisconsin Historical Society Staff have been asked to clarify and expand their previous statement to include the area of the proposed project activities.

I. Is the action irreversible? Will it commit a resource for the foreseeable future? (Does it foreclose future options?)

The project is reversible, but it does consume materials and financial resources that could not be recovered without an investment in labor and financial resources.

J. Will action result in direct or indirect impacts on ethnic or cultural groups or alter social patterns? (Social-cultural impacts)

No adverse impacts are expected. K. Other: none

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X. LIST OF AGENCIES, GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS CONTACTED REGARDING THIS PROJECT Date Contact Comments 2/10/2016 George Konkol DVA Project Manager “ Brian Thibodeau DVA Power Plant Superintendent “ Susan Mattix DVA Central Office/Budgets “ Norman Haskins DVA buildings and Grounds Superintendent “ Jerome Jansen DFD Project Manager and Air Permit Lead “ Louise Clemency U.S. Fish and Wildlife “ Imelda Hofmeister Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources “ Chip Brown Wisconsin Historical Society “ Scott Walker State Governor “ Kevin Petersen 40th Assembly District representative “ Luther Olsen 14th Senate District Senator “ Tammy Baldwin U.S. Representative “ Ron Johnson U.S. Senate “ Joseph Detlaff BSA, Inc Architect “ Pat Skalecki GRAEF-USA Waupaca Area Public Library Waupaca Post Wisconsin State Journal

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RECOMMENDATION

EIS Not Required..........………............................................................................................. ο Analysis of the expected impact of this proposal is of sufficient scope and detail to conclude that this is not a major action which would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. In my opinion therefore, an environmental impact statement is not required before the board undertakes this action.

Major and Significant Action: PREPARE EIS..................................................................….. ο Additional factors, if any, affecting the evaluator's recommendation:

CERTIFIED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH WEPA - Public Notice Completed (include copy of public notice for permanent record)

Date:

Approved

Date:

This decision is not final until approved by the appropriate Director.

APPENDICES Appendix A Figures

Appendix B Preliminary Project Plans

Appendix C WDNR Endangered

Resource Review Letter

Appendix D USFWS IPaC Trust

Resource Report Appendix E Wisconsin State

Historical Societies Inventory of Significance

Appendix F Kickoff Meeting

Minutes Appendix G Public Notice Proof of

Publication Affidavits Appendix H Distribution List

APPENDIX A

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APPENDIX B

Preliminary Project Plans

APPENDIX C

WDNR Endangered Resource Review Letter

January 27, 2016 Mike Al-wathiqui GRAEF-USA 125 South 84

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Milwaukee, WI 53214

SUBJECT: Notice of Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization Coverage Proposed Heating Plant Boiler Upgrade, City of King, Waupaca County, WI (T22N R11E Section 35)

Dear Mr. Al-wathiqui: This letter serves as notice that the proposed project as described in your Endangered Resources (ER) Review Request received on January 25, 2016 is covered under Table 2 of the Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for No/Low Impact Activities (No/Low BITP/A). Please note, Table 2 is only for use by DNR Staff and ER Certified Reviewers, therefore, the table is not available online. Due to this coverage under the No/Low BITP/A, a formal review letter is not needed. This BITP/A covers projects that the DNR has determined will have no impact or a minimal impact to endangered and threatened species in the state. Because of this, there are no actions that need to be taken to comply with state and/or federal endangered species laws, any take of state-listed species that may result from the proposed project is permitted/authorized.

Attached is an ER Review Verification Form for you to keep on file and submit with any other necessary DNR permit applications to indicate that the ER requirements have been met. In the future, we recommend running your project area through the NHI Public Portal, prior to requesting an ER Review, in order to ensure that a review is necessary. If the Endangered Resources Preliminary Assessment you receive from the Public Portal indicates that no further actions are necessary, you can submit that ER Preliminary Assessment report with other DNR permit applications to indicate that ER issues have been addressed. If the ER Preliminary Assessment indicates further actions are recommended or required, the next step would be to complete the ER Review Request Form. Also, if you include your ER Preliminary Assessment Report with your ER Review Request the ER Reviewer will be able to call up the project area from the Portal ensuring that the project area is drawn accurately and reducing the time needed to complete the review.

This notice only addresses endangered resources issues. This notice does not constitute DNR authorization of the proposed project and does not exempt the project from securing necessary permits and approvals from the DNR and/or other permitting authorities.

Please contact me at (608) 267-0862 or via email at Melissa.tumbleson@wisconsin.gov if you have any questions about this notice. Sincerely,

Melissa Tumbleson Endangered Resources Review Program

Quality Natural Resources Management

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www.wisconsin.gov

101 S. Webster St. Box 7921

Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921 Telephone 608-266-2621

FAX 608-267-3579

TTY 608-267-6897

Scott Walker, Governor

Cathy Stepp, Secretary

APPENDIX D

USFWS IPaC Trust Resource Report

IPaC - Information for Planning and Conservation ( ): A project planning tool to helphttps://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/streamline the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service environmental review process.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Wisconsin Veterans Home- King Boiler UpgradeIPaC Trust Resource ReportGenerated January 22, 2016 08:50 AM MST,  IPaC v2.3.2

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be used for planning oranalyzing project level impacts. For project reviews that require U.S. Fish & WildlifeService review or concurrence, please return to the IPaC website and request an officialspecies list from the Regulatory Documents page.

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US Fish & Wildlife Service

IPaC Trust Resource Report

NAME

Wisconsin Veterans Home - KingBoiler Upgrade

LOCATION

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

IPAC LINK

https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/project/VCDIS-QW5KF-B3NJ4-KNVGH-IWNQMY

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact InformationTrust resources in this location are managed by:

Green Bay Ecological Services Field Office2661 Scott Tower DriveNew Franken, WI 54229-9565 (920) 866-1717

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Threatened

Endangered

Endangered

Endangered SpeciesProposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species are managed by the

of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.Endangered Species Program

This USFWS trust resource report is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be used for planning or analyzing project level impacts.

For project evaluations that require FWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaCwebsite and request an official species list from the Regulatory Documents section.

of the Endangered Species Act Federal agencies to "request of theSection 7 requiresSecretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed maybe present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted,permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal agency.

A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement canonly be obtained by requesting an official species list from the RegulatoryDocuments section in IPaC.

The list of species below are those that may occur or could potentially be affected byactivities in this location:

Insects Karner Blue Butterfly Lycaeides melissa samuelis

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat

https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=I00F

Mammals Gray Wolf Canis lupus

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat

https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A00D

Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat

https://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A0JE

Critical HabitatsThere are no critical habitats in this location

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Bird of conservation concern

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Migratory BirdsBirds are protected by the and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Bald and Golden Eagle

.Protection Act

Any activity which results in the of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unlesstakeauthorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( ). There are no provisions for1allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured.

Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in the takeof migratory birds is responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations andimplementing appropriate conservation measures.

Additional information can be found using the following links:Birds of Conservation Concern http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/managed-species/birds-of-conservation-concern.phpConservation measures for birds http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/conservation-measures.phpYear-round bird occurrence data http://www.fws.gov/birds/management/project-assessment-tools-and-guidance/akn-histogram-tools.php

The following species of migratory birds could potentially be affected by activities in thislocation:

American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0F3

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Year-roundhttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008

Black Tern Chlidonias niger

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B09F

Black-billed Cuckoo Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HI

Blue-winged Warbler Vermivora pinus

Season: Breeding

Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Season: Breeding

Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum

Season: Breeding

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Bird of conservation concern Canada Warbler Wilsonia canadensis

Season: Breeding

Common Tern Sterna hirundo

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B09G

Dickcissel Spiza americana

Season: Breeding

Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G4

Henslow's Sparrow Ammodramus henslowii

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B09D

Least Bittern Ixobrychus exilis

Season: Breeding

Marsh Wren Cistothorus palustris

Season: Breeding

Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps

Season: Breeding

Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Season: Breeding

Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus

Season: Winteringhttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD

Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HC

Western Grebe aechmophorus occidentalis

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0EA

Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina

Season: Breeding

Yellow Rail Coturnicops noveboracensis

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0JG

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RefugesAny activity proposed on lands must undergo a 'CompatibilityNational Wildlife RefugeDetermination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges todiscuss any questions or concerns.

There are no refuges in this location

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Wetlands in the National Wetlands InventoryImpacts to and other aquatic habitats may be subject to regulation underNWI wetlandsSection 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal Statutes.

For more information please contact the Regulatory Program of the local U.S. Army.Corps of Engineers District

DATA LIMITATIONS

The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level informationon the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery.Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the useof imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetlandboundaries or classification established through image analysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts,the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadatashould be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may beoccasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and theactual conditions on site.

DATA EXCLUSIONS

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerialimagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submergedaquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters.Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory.These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.

DATA PRECAUTIONS

Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in adifferent manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of thisinventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish thegeographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activitiesinvolving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, orlocal agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect suchactivities.

There are no wetlands in this location

APPENDIX E

Wisconsin State Historical Societies

Inventory of Significance

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APPENDIX F

Kickoff Meeting Minutes

One Honey Creek Corporate Center 125 South 84th Street, Suite 401 414 / 259 1500 414 / 259 0037 fax www.graef-usa.com

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MEMORANDUM TO: EIA Team FROM: Mike Al-wathiqui and Brian Schneider DATE: December 16, 2015 9:30 – 10:30 SUBJECT: Kickoff Meeting Minutes

Wisconsin Veterans Home – King Heating Plant Boiler Upgrade Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) DFD Project #13D2C

Kickoff Meeting Agenda

1. Introduce participants and discuss roles

o Jerome Jansen – DFD Project Manager and air permit lead o George Konkol – DVA Project Manager and on-site contact o Brian A Thibodeau – DVA power plant superintendent, manages

equipment schedules and shut-downs o Susan L Mattix – DVA central office/budgets o Haskins, Norman R – DVA buildings and grounds

superintendent o Joseph Dettlaff – BSA, Inc. architect point of contact o Pat Skalecki – GRAEF PM/civil engineer o Brian Schneider – GRAEF EIA manager o Mike Al-wathiqui – GRAEF EIA author

2. EIS Schedule Review

• Project Schedule o Complete – 35% Design Approval o June 2016 – Bid Date o October 2016 – Start Construction o August 2017 – Construction Completion

• EIA Schedule

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o Kickoff meeting 12/16/15 o Scoping/Data Analysis/Evaluation Process 3/17/16 o Release Draft EIA for Internal Review 3/28/16 o Release Draft EIA for Public Review 4/7/16 o Public Meeting on Draft EIA (if required) 4/21/16 o Closing Date for Public Comment Period 4/22/16 (15 days) o Release Final EIA and Record of Decision 5/17/16

3. Communications

• Scoping Distribution List - GRAEF will send a draft scoping list to the

team

• Local Media – Public notices will be placed in the Waupaca Post and the Wisconsin State Journal.

• Facility Communications - George Konkol will post notices on the facility

bulletin boards and all staff E-Mail.

• A Public Meeting will not be required.

4. Project Overview

• Reasons for the Project – the existing equipment is aged and will become difficult to maintain. The air permit will not change.

• Project Description and Scope o The gas and oil burner will be replaced on boilers #1 and #2.

There will be no change in the boiler capacity – 26.6 MBtu. The existing stack will be re-used.

o Boiler #3 will be replaced with a similar capacity (20 MBtu) boiler with a new stack.

o The interior 350 kW diesel generator will be replaced with an exterior 1MW diesel generator.

o Except for the generator and trenching for utilities, all work will be within the building envelope.

o The existing outside storage tanks will remain in place for the boiler fuel. The new back-up generator will include a tank.

• Funding will be provided by state and federal sources. Susan Mattix will provide details.

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• Effects of Construction

o There will be short duration service interruptions during installation of the new equipment. Steam service interruption could be as long as eight hours. The timing of the interruptions will be scheduled by Brian Thibodeau. It was noted that the facility is not a life support facility and that each building has its own generator.

o Sufficient parking is available across the street for construction workers.

• Environmental, Archeological, or Historical Concerns

o Hazardous materials (asbestos, lead based paint and mercury switches) are present. Management of these materials will be incorporated in the specifications.

o Portions of the facility are located in an uncategorized burial site. Susan Mattix will assist with this.

o Boilers will use ultra-low sulfur fuel. o An Air Construction Permit application was submitted to the

WDNR. 1. EI FACILITY NO. 469038350 2. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NO.: 15-POY-166

• Alternatives included the following:

o Complete replacement o Maintain as is (do nothing) o Combined heat and power o Heat recovery with geothermal heat exchange

• Staff/Patient Concerns

o Phasing of the project to avoid lengthy service interruptions, especially of hot water.

o Barricades will be used to communicate construction boundaries to residents.

• Economic Costs and Benefits - George Konkol will provide information on

the costs and benefits of the proposed project and the alternatives.

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APPENDIX G

Public Notice Proof of Publication Affidavits

APPENDIX H

Distribution List

Attachment B – Distribution List Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Document Distribution List Heating Plant Boiler Upgrade Wisconsin Veterans Home - King DFD Project #13D2C M - mailed a hard copy; E - emailed an electronic copy or website notice; ND - not distributed

Revised 10/27/15 Document Distribution

Contact Name Organization Address Line 1 Address Line 2

City State Zip Email Address Scoping

Draft EIA Final EIA

Division of Veterans Affairs George Konkol DVA Project Manager N2665 County Road QQ King WI 54946 George.konkol@dva.wisconsin.gov Brian A Thibodeau DVA Power Plant Superintendent Brian.thibodeau@dva.wisconsin.gov Susan L Mattix DVA Central Office/budgets Susan.mattix@dva.wisconsin.gov Norman R Haskins DVA buildings and grounds superintendent Norman.haskins@dva.wisconsin.gov Division of Facilities Develop[ment Jerome Jansen DFD Project Manager and Air Permit Lead 7th Floor 101 E Wilson

Madison WI 53703 jerome.jansen@wisconsin.gov

Federal Government Agencies Louise Clemency U.S. Fish and Wildlife 2661 Scott Tower Drive New Franken WI 54229 GreenBay@fws.gov State Government Agency Contacts Imelda Hofmeister WDNR, Air Management Supervisor 625 E County Road Y, Suite 700 Oshkosh WI 54901 Imelda.hofmeister@wisconsin.gov Chip Brown Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State St. Madison WI 53706-1482 chip.brown@wisconsinhistory.org Waupca County Dick Koeppen Waupaca County Chairman Waupaca County Courthouse 811 Harding St. Waupaca WI 54981 dkoeppen@kmedtran.com Gary Barrington Waupaca County Vice Chair N5941 Summit LN Manawa WI 54949 garyita@wolfnet.net Town of Farmington Governor Scott Walker Office of the Governor 115 East Capitol Madison WI 53702 govgeneral@wisconsin.gov Representative Kevin Petersen 40th Assembly District Room 105 West, State Capitol P.O. Box 8953 Madison WI 53708 Rep.Petersen@legis.wi.gov Senator Luther Olsen 14th Senate District Room 313 South, State Capitol Madison WI 53707-7882 Sen.Olsen@legis.wisconsin.gov Representative Tammy Baldwin U.S. Representative 10 East Doty St, Suite 405 Madison WI 53703 Daniel_McCarthy@baldwin.senate.gov Senator Ron Johnson U.S. Senate 2 Russell Courtyard Washington DC 20510 Scheduling@ronjohnson.senate.gov Joseph Dettlaff BSA, Inc architect 310 Pine Street Green Bay WI 54301 jdettlaff@bsagb.com Pat Skalecki GRAEF-USA 1150 Springhurst Drive Suite 201 Green Bay WI 54304 Patrick.skalecki@graef-usa.com Local Libraries Waupaca Area Public Library General Reference Desk 107 South Main St. Waupaca WI 54981 wau@mail.owls.lib.wi.us Newspapers Waupaca Post 600 Industrial Drive Waupaca WI 54981 bcloud@mmclocal.com Wisconsin State Journal 1901 Fish Hatchery Road P.O. Box 8056 Madison WI 53708 wsjcity@madison.com