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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 17-1950

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[47 Pa.B. 7284]
[Saturday, November 25, 2017]

 Under section 2002(b) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 512(b)) establishing the Department of Transportation (Department), the Director of the Bureau of Project Delivery, as delegated by the Secretary of Transportation, makes the following written findings:

 The Department is planning the following listed projects. Environmental and Section 4(f) Documentation have been developed for the following identified projects to evaluate the potential environmental impacts caused by these projects. The Section 4(f) documents also serve as the Section 2002 Evaluation. The approved documents are available in the CE/EA Expert System at http://www.dotdom2.state.pa.us/ceea/ceeamain.nsf. The environmental, economic, social and other effects of the proposed projects have been considered. Based upon studies, there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the Section 2002 resources for the proposed identified projects, and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.

• SR 0000, Section SSB—Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County.

 Project Description: The project proposes to connect the east bank of the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail to the Bartram's Mile Trail located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River at the location of the Schuylkill River Swing Bridge. The project will replace the existing steel truss and will reuse the existing piers, abutments and side spans.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on June 9, 2017, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on June 8, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Schuylkill River Swing Bridge was determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The removal of the Schuylkill River Swing Bridge will have an adverse effect on the NRHP-eligible Schuylkill River Swing Bridge. As the Schuylkill River Swing Bridge is a contributing element to the PW&B Railroad Historic District, the project will therefore also have an adverse effect to the historic district. The Schuylkill River Swing Bridge is discontiguous from the historic district and no other impacts to the historic district will occur.

• SR 0006, Section 530—Kane Borough, McKean County.

 Project Description: The proposed work will consist of pavement reconstruction, drainage improvements, bituminous overlay, traffic signal upgrades, and possible water, sewer and gas line relocations. Minor curb and sidewalk work may be required around drainage/inlet replacement.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on May 24, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 24, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Kane Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. The proposed project will have an effect on the eligible historic district, because it will have a direct impact on property associated with a contributing resource, but it is not considered an adverse effect because it is a very minimal property take of approximately 0.011 acre of the 45.6-acre historic district.

• SR 0006, Section 620—Coudersport Borough, Potter County.

 Project Description: The proposed work will consist of full depth reconstruction in specific areas, base replacements, drainage improvements, bituminous overlay, bridge superstructure replacement, traffic signal upgrades, and possible water, sewer and gas line relocations. Minor curb and sidewalk work may be required around drainage/inlet replacement.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on June 1, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 18, 2015.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Coudersport Historic District is listed on the NRHP. Approximately of 0.023-acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from Mary C. Freysinger property, a contributing property to the Coudersport Historic District.

• SR 0035, Section A11—Fayette Township, Juniata County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 Rapid Bridge Replacement Project (RBRP), proposes to replace the SR 0035, Section A11 (Main Street) bridge over Little Lost Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on May 28, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on April 28, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.03 acre of ROW from the approximately 57-acre Lost Creek Community Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.

• SR 0074, Section 000—Tyrone Township, Perry County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0074, Section 000 (Veterans Way) bridge over Montour Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on August 29, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on March 8, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: There are two properties within the project area eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.07 acre of ROW will be required from the Barnheisel Farm property. Approximately 0.009 acre of ROW will be required from Bernheisel Mill Complex property.

• SR 0078, Section 13B—Hamburg Borough and Tilden Township, Berks County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the widening of Interstate 78 between Exit 29 (SR 61 Interchange) and Exit 30 in Tilden Township and Hamburg Borough, Berks County. This will include the widening of the existing I-78 Bridge over the Schuylkill River, widening of both I-78 single span bridges over Port Clinton and improvements to the SR 61 Interchange.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on April 26, 2017, and three Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Lands approved on March 22, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Schuylkill River is included in the Scenic Rivers Pro-grams in this Commonwealth and is a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource as designated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Approximately 830 square feet of permanent impacts will be required from the resource. Hamburg Community Park (The Etchberger Memorial Park) is located in, owned and managed by the Borough of Hamburg, Berks County. Approximately 0.01 acre of ROW will be required from this Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource. The Schuylkill River Water Trail is designated as a public recreational water trail by the Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) and is a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource. Portions of the Schuylkill River Water Trail (National Recreational Trail) will be closed to passage during the anticipated 36-month construction period. An ATON Plan was approved by the Commission on January 14, 2016.

• SR 0220, Section 112—Piatt and Woodward Townships, Lycoming County.

 Project Description: The project proposes to improve safety along an approximately 6.1-mile section of the SR 220 corridor by closing the median except at strategic locations, thereby eliminating most potential crash points associated with crossing traffic and turning traffic. A proposed U-turn will be constructed approximately 350 feet west of the Woodward Township Elementary School property.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on April 25, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 17, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Woodward Township Elementary School is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately of 0.3 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 0233, Section 000—Cooke Township, Cumberland County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0233, Section 000 bridge over Toms Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Revaluation approved on May 24, 2017, and two Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on July 1, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.03 acre of ROW from the approximately 85,500-acre Michaux State Forest and approximately 0.009 acre of ROW from the approximately 696-acre Pine Grove Furnace State Park, both which qualify as Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resources.

• SR 0445, Section A04—Miles Township, Centre County.

 Project Description: This project consists of a bridge replacement carrying SR 0445 over an Unnamed Tributary to Elk Creek in Miles Township, Centre County. Work will also include new approach pavement, guide rail, signage, grading and drainage improvements.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on June 22, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 8, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Penns Valley Brush Valley Historic District was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately of 0.065 acre of ROW will be required from the resource, but the project will not have an adverse effect on the Penns Valley Brush Valley Historic District.

• SR 0655, Section A02—Union Township, Mifflin County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0655, Section A02 bridge over Frog Hollow. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on June 29, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 5, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Willows Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. The new bridge will require approximately 0.04 acre of ROW from the 162.1-acre Willows Farm.

• SR 0869, Section 000—Pavia Township, Bedford County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0869 (Burnt House Road) bridge over Bobs Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on August 22, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 5, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Ickes-Corle Farm property is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.06 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 1001, Section 000—Ayr Township, Fulton County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 1001, Section 000 (Cito Road) bridge over Spring Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on May 12, 2017, and a Final Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on February 28, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The demolition of the bridge, a contributing element to the NRHP-eligible Webster Mills Historic District, will result in an adverse effect on the historic district. The new bridge will require land from four contributing properties within the historic district totaling 0.181 acre.

• SR 1003, Section 039—Gamble Township, Lycoming County.

 Project Description: The proposed project will involve replacement of the SR 1003 bridge over Wallis Run, repair of an upstream slide and stream restoration due to an intense flash event.

 Environmental Documents: ED 1a Reevaluation approved on April 4, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on April 4, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 1.5-acre of ROW from the approximately 114,552-acre Loyalsock State Forest, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.

• SR 1021, Section 000—East Earl Township, Lan- caster County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 1021, Section 000 (Spring Grove Road) bridge over Conestoga River. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on April 5, 2017, and a two Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on March 9, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Spring Grove Forge Mansion is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.01 acre of ROW will be required from within the NRHP boundary. The Henry Zimmerman Farm property is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.12 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 1039, Section 000—Ephrata Township, Lan- caster County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 1039, Section 000 bridge over Middle Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on May 24, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 30, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The John Royer Farm property is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately of 0.02 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 2010, Section 009—Colerain and East Drumore Townships, Lancaster County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 2010, Section 009 bridge over West Branch Octoraro Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on May 1, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on August 10, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.07 acre of ROW from the approximately 140-acre State Game Lands No. 136 that qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.

• SR 2015, Section 02B—Monroe Township, Bedford County.

 Project Description: The proposed project will involve replacement of the Black Valley Road (SR 2015) bridge over Sweet Root Creek.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on April 7, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on March 31, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.0488 acre of ROW from State Game Lands No. 097 that qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.

• SR 2031, Section 001—Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County and Fairview Township, York County.

 Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 2031, Section 000 bridge over Yellow Breeches Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on April 27, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 3, 2017, and Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on June 23, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Prowell Farm was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. A total of approximately 0.05 acre of ROW will be required from within the NRHP boundary. The new bridge will require approximately 0.15 acre of ROW from the Yellow Breeches Creek (designated as a Commission Water Trail and a DCNR Pennsylvania Wild and Scenic River) and approximately 0.09 acre of ROW from the Commission's Spangler's Mill Boat Launch, both qualify as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.

• SR 7101, Section BRG—Manheim and East Hemp- field Townships, Lancaster County.

 Project Description: The proposed project will replace the bridge that carries Lititz Road (T-715) over Little Conestoga Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on May 24, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 11, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: There are two properties within the project area eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.019 acre of ROW will be required from the Miller-Peifer Farm property. Approximately 0.051 acre of ROW will be required from Oberholtzer-Peifer Farm property.

BRIAN G. THOMPSON, P.E., 
Director
Bureau of Project Delivery

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 17-1950. Filed for public inspection November 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m.]


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