LANL News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office has issued a Floodplain Statement of Findings for installation of permanent power to the Technical Area 36 remote restroom project at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The project would result in limited and minor direct and indirect short-term impacts to the 100-year floodplain and would not result in adverse impacts to the floodplain values or functions.

The project would also not change the flood hazard. Temporary disturbance within the floodplain would cease following completion of construction activities.

Stormwater controls and best management practices would be implemented. This project would not significantly modify flow paths within the floodplain from pre-project conditions to post project conditions. No effects to lives and property associated with floodplain modifications are anticipated.

The floodplain statement of findings is available at: https://www.energy.gov/nepa/articles/los-alamos-national-laboratory-floodplain-statement-findings-installation-permanent