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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-1706

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[50 Pa.B. 6965]
[Saturday, December 5, 2020]

 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 0150, Section SIG—City of Lock Haven, Clinton County.

 Project Description: The project involves intersection improvements at 11 intersections along SR 0150. The improvements will be mast pole/arm replacements, curb radii adjustments, and sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1a Reevaluation approved on August 24, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 17, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 5.85-square feet of sidewalk easements will be required from properties considered to be contributing elements to the Water Street Historic District.

• SR 4013, Section A03—Allegany Township, Potter County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 4013 over the Allegheny River.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 10, 2020, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on July 6, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The existing structure was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

• SR 7211, Section EMG—La Plume Township, Lackawanna County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries College Road (T-437) over Ackerly Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 12, 2020, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitates the Use of Historic Bridges approved May 13, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The existing structure was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0632, Section D50—Dalton Borough, Lacka- wanna County.

 Project Description: The project is the rehabilitation of the bridge that carries SR 0632 over Ackerly Creek and includes the replacement of the concrete channel lining along Ackerly Creek and scour repairs.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on August 5, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved August 3, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The SR 0632 bridge over Ackerly Creek was determined to contribute to the 10.35-acre Dalton Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0092, Section 350—Exeter Township, Luzerne County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the culvert that carries SR 0092 over Lewis Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on August 3, 2020, 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 July 17, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources:  Approximately 0.010-acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from the 1.44-acre Fish and Boat Commission Appletree Road access area, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0309, Section 14M—North Whitehall and South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

 Project Description: The project is the betterment of 2.9 miles of SR 0309 corridor, and involves roadway widening to provide turning lanes at the signalized intersections of SR 0309 at Walbert Avenue, Chapman Road, Huckleberry Road, Lime Kiln Road, SR 4003 (Orefield Road/Kernsville Road). Work will include traffic signal upgrades, culvert extension, Americana with Disabilities Act ramps, guide rail upgrades, drainage improvements, and signing and pavement upgrades.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on July 14, 2020, two forms of a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 10, 2020, 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 July 10, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.785-acre of ROW will be required from the 19.94-acre Adam Good Farmstead, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.035-acre of ROW will be required from the 7.0-acre Albright House, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.001-acre (50-square feet) of ROW will be required from the 5.9-acre Jordan Creek Greenway, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0095, Section CPR—Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County.

 Project Description: The project is the reconstruction and widening of SR 0095 between Levick Street and Rhawn Avenue. Three ramps will be reconstructed and two new ramps will be built. Some local streets will also be improved. Additional work includes the replacement of retaining walls, mainline pavement reconstruction, drainage upgrades, lighting, signing/sign lighting, pavement markings and limited landscaping.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on August 12, 2020, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use approved on October 3, 2008, and Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use approved on October 7, 2008.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.77-acre of ROW will be required from the 178-acre Disston Historic District, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.0008-acre of ROW will be required from the Keystone Lantern Company, which is recommended eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 7726, Section BRG—Paradise and Leacock Townships, Lancaster County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Pequea Valley Road (T-794) over Pequea Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 21, 2020, a Nationwide Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on August 18, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 18, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The existing structure Pequea # 2 Bridge was determined to be a contributing element to Pequea North Rural Historic District, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.187-acre of ROW will be required from the 51-acre Lapp Farm, which is a contributing resource to the Pequea North Rural Historic District.

• SR 0068, Section 253—Butler and Summit Townships, Butler County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the Karns Crossing Bridge carrying SR 0068 over the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad and Bessemer and Lake Erie (B&LE) Railroad.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on July 14, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 17, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.33-acre of ROW will be required from the B&LE Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for the NRHP.

• SR 0954, Section 457—West Mahoning Township, Indiana County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of Windows Bridge that carries SR 0954 over a tributary to Little Mahoning Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on July 7, 2020, 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 July 6, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.251-acre of ROW will be required from the 2,018.42-acre Mahoning Creek Lake property, which qualifies as Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 3014, Section 370—Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County.

 Project Description: The project involves the replacement of the Dump Hill Road Bridge that carries SR 3014 over Nescopeck Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on September 22, 2020, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on September 2, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Dump Hill Road Bridge was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0611, Section 11M—Pocono Township, Monroe County.

 Project Description: The project is to provide for the safe and efficient flow of traffic between Interstate 80 at Exits 298 and 299 and the surrounding roadway network in Pocono Township. The project will include the widening of SR 0611 and SR 0715, realignment of a portion of SR 0715, realignment of the SR 0715 and SR 0611 intersection, realignment of the SR 0715 and Sullivan Trail, traffic signal improvements, modifications to existing ramps to I-80, and replacement of the existing bridge over Pocono Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on September 17, 2020, 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 27, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 1.27-acre of ROW will be required from the 10.43-acre Pocono Township TLC Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0001, Section 03S—Middletown and Ben Salem Townships, Bucks County.

 Project Description: The project consists of the widening of SR 0001, to accommodate a third lane in the north and southbound directions, structure replacements, ramp alignments, and drainage and guiderail improvements.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on September 30, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved September 25, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.049-acre of ROW will be required from the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad: New Nork Division, which was determined to be eligible for the NRHP.

• SR 0095, Section AFC—Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County.

 Project Description: The project is the reconstruction of a 1.6-mile section of the I-95 (SR 0095) corridor. I-95 will be widened and local roads that will serve as a detour will be improved. The project will also include utility work, lighting improvements, drainage improvements and installation of Intelligent Transportation System equipment.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on September 23, 2020, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Transportation Projects that have Net Beneficial Use (Net Benefit) approved on March 23, 2016.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The project requires a temporary construction easement from the 4.4-acre Monkiewicz Playground, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

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

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-1706. Filed for public inspection December 4, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]


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