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This Environmental Assessment (EA) addresses a proposal of the National Park Service (NPS) to conduct four facility construction improvements in and near the Marconi Headquarters and Maintenance facilities in South Wellfleet, MA (commonly known as the Marconi Area). The purposes of these projects are to improve employee and visitor safety, contribute to regional transportation goals, produce a more efficient work place, and to enhance emergency response capabilities. These projects are being considered in a single EA to facilitate an integrated assessment of effects to the Marconi Area.
Helipad Improvement: The NPS proposes to improve the helicopter landing site (helipad) in the easternmost portion of the Marconi Headquarters rear employee parking lot at Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). Helipad regulations would be based on the Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG). IHOG is based on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for heliport design.
Hydrant Extension: The National Park Service proposes to construct a waterline extension from the current water system to a proposed hydrant to be located near the State Highway Route 6 and Marconi Beach Road intersection (located just outside of the park boundary). The CCNS water source is located at the end of Marconi Residence Road in South Wellfleet. The extension would cover a distance of 700 feet.
Transit Shelter Construction: The NPS proposes to site and construct a transit bus stop and shelter for the Outer Cape public transportation system (FLEX Bus). The shelter and associated paving would provide a shelter to the weather for riders and be a focal point for drop-off and pick-up of mass transit users in South Wellfleet.
Fire Cache Construction: The NPS proposes to construct a new fire cache garage next to existing facilities at the Marconi maintenance area. The existing facilities are inadequate to support the fire management program. The new facility would have dedicated storage space and would consolidate all fire vehicles and fire equipment in one building thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the fire management program.
The Marconi Area contains CCNS Headquarters, Maintenance Division and Fire Program management and operations. Because of the historic uses by the NPS and the Army, much of the area has been previously disturbed and no known cultural resources would be adversely affected by the any of the proposed alternatives.
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site Road
Wellfleet, MA, 02667
Telephone: (508) 349-3785, Fax: (508) 349-9052
Helipad Improvement: The NPS proposes to improve the helicopter landing site (helipad) in the easternmost portion of the Marconi Headquarters rear employee parking lot at Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). Helipad regulations would be based on the Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG). IHOG is based on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for heliport design.
Hydrant Extension: The National Park Service proposes to construct a waterline extension from the current water system to a proposed hydrant to be located near the State Highway Route 6 and Marconi Beach Road intersection (located just outside of the park boundary). The CCNS water source is located at the end of Marconi Residence Road in South Wellfleet. The extension would cover a distance of 700 feet.
Transit Shelter Construction: The NPS proposes to site and construct a transit bus stop and shelter for the Outer Cape public transportation system (FLEX Bus). The shelter and associated paving would provide a shelter to the weather for riders and be a focal point for drop-off and pick-up of mass transit users in South Wellfleet.
Fire Cache Construction: The NPS proposes to construct a new fire cache garage next to existing facilities at the Marconi maintenance area. The existing facilities are inadequate to support the fire management program. The new facility would have dedicated storage space and would consolidate all fire vehicles and fire equipment in one building thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the fire management program.
The Marconi Area contains CCNS Headquarters, Maintenance Division and Fire Program management and operations. Because of the historic uses by the NPS and the Army, much of the area has been previously disturbed and no known cultural resources would be adversely affected by the any of the proposed alternatives.
Contact Information
David W. Crary, Jr., Fire Management OfficerCape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site Road
Wellfleet, MA, 02667
Telephone: (508) 349-3785, Fax: (508) 349-9052