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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-1574

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[48 Pa.B. 6463]
[Saturday, October 6, 2018]

 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 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 such effects.

• SR 0073, Section MS2—Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is a bridge replacement for Skippack Pike Bridge, which carries SR 0073, Section MS2 over Skippack Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on April 6, 2018, 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 29, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The project will require approximately 0.45 acre of right-of-way (ROW) from the 3,349-acre Evansburg State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.

• SR 0094, Section 026—Reading Township, Adams County.

 Project Description: The project involves intersection safety improvements at the intersection of SR 0094 and SR 0234. The project includes the widening of the roadway approaches to accommodate turning lanes and traffic signal updates.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on April 11, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties on February 17, 2015.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The 97-acre Jacob Miller Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Approximately 0.23 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 7413, Section BRG—Mount Joy Borough, Lancaster County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is a bridge removal of the existing bridge, SR 7413, Section BRG, carrying South Jacob Street over Amtrak Keystone Corridor.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on March 20, 2018, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on May 24, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The South Jacob Street Bridge was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP as a contributing resource to the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line Historic District.

• SR 3014, Section 153—State College Borough, Centre County.

 Project Description: The proposed project involves reconstruction of pavement and drainage along SR 3014 (Atherton Street), Section 153. The project will also include ADA ramps and minor traffic signal upgrades.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on June 18, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 7, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Farmers' High School Historic District is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.091 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 0119, Section 559—Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the removal of the existing Indiana Hill Bridge that carries SR 0119 over the Mahoning Shadow Trail. The bridge will be replaced with fill. A box culvert will be constructed to allow the trail to cross under SR 0119. The trail will also be rerouted. An emergency access road will be constructed and a drainage system will be installed with the project.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on August 6, 2018, 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 February 24, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The project will require 0.5 acre of ROW from the Mahoning Shadow Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 1017, Section 012—Briar Creek Township, Columbia County.

 Project Description: This project involves replacing the SR 1017 bridge with a box culvert. The project also includes updating guiderail, approach work and drainage improvements.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on May 8, 2018, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Transportation Projects that have Net Beneficial Use approved on April 27, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.191 acre of ROW are required from the 52-acre Briar Creek Lake Park, a Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) managed property, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 3002, Section A01—Fermanagh Township, Juniata County.

 Project Description: The project proposes to replace the existing bridge carrying SR 3002, Section A01 over Horning Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, approach work and minor grading and drainage improvements.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on June 26, 2018, 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 June 22, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The project will require approximately 0.2 acre of ROW from the 1.8-acre property, a boat launch owned by the Commission, which qualified as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 1004, Section 03S—Catasaqua Borough, Lehigh County.

 Project Description: The project includes the widening of the SR 1004 (Race Street)/SR 1007 (Lehigh Street) Intersection. The project also includes the addition of turning lanes, bridge widening, bridge replacement, curb and sidewalk installation, drainage improvements and paving.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on May 14, 2018, an Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation, and an FHWA legal sufficiency memorandum, dated May 3, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.035 acre of ROW are required from the George Taylor House property, a National Historic Landmark owned by the Borough of Catasauqua, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.013 acre of ROW are required from the Lehigh Canal property, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 7220, Section C12—North Strabane and Peters Townships, Washington County.

 Project Description: The project proposes to replace the existing bridge carrying McDowell Lane (T-717) over Canonsburg Lake. The project will include approach roadway and causeway work.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on May 14, 2018, and a 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, dated June 19, 2017.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: There will be a De Minimis Use of Canonsburg Lake, which is a Section 4(f) source per 23 CFR 774 (relating to parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites (section 4(f))) since it is designated as a public recreational watercourse owned by the Commission. Approximately 0.58 acre of Canonsburg Lake is within the Project Limit of Disturbance based on the Ordinary High Water Mark from wetland and watercourse delineation occurring on December 2, 2015.

• SR 0309, Section QCL—Richland Township and Quakertown Borough, Bucks County.

 Project Description: The project includes upgrade and replacement of the traffic signals in the project area. In addition, each intersection will include ADA ramps, pedestal poles for pedestrian signal heads and push buttons.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Revaluation approved on May 30, 2018, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties, dated August 29, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: There are several project intersections within the Quakertown Historic District and adjacent to historic resources. Historic properties adjacent to project intersections are the National Register eligible William Green Store and House, Edward Foulke House, and Red Lion Inn, and the National Register listed Liberty Hall. As the proposed ADA ramps are design-build, the contractor will be required to coordinate with the Department Cultural Resource Professionals and the Public Health Management Corporation concerning the ramp design at locations where historic properties are present.

BRIAN G. THOMPSON, PE, 
Director
Bureau of Project Delivery

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-1574. Filed for public inspection October 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]


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