NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Findings
[53 Pa.B. 113]
[Saturday, January 7, 2023]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 Design and 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 projects identified and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.
• SR 0018, Section 23M—Hempfield Township and Greenville Borough, Mercer County.
Project Description: The project is located along College Avenue (SR 0018) from Main Street to Mill Road and along Jamestown Road (SR 0358) from Conneaut Lake Road (SR 0018) to East Craig Street. The project consists of mill and inlay, base repair, drainage updates, pavement markings and Americans with Disabilities Act ramps.
Environmental Documents: Categorical Exclusion (CE) 1b Evaluation approved on July 18, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 28, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.002-acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from Brother Martin's Walk, a contributing element of the Thiel College Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
• SR 0880, Section A03—Crawford Township, Clinton County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing structure that carries SR 0880 over Rauchtown Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE Bridge and Roadway Programmatic Agreement (BRPA) Evaluation approved on August 2, 2022, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 1, 2022, 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 1, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.06-acre of ROW will be required from the Ravensburg State Park, which is listed in the NRHP and qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 0244, Section A10—Oswayo Township, Potter County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Rose Lake Road (SR 0244) over Tyler Hollow.
Environmental Documents: ED 2 Evaluation approved on August 16, 2022, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on August 3, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The existing structure was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0000, Section LBR—Athens Township, Bradford County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Thomas Avenue (T-105) over Cayuta Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on July 29, 2022, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on July 15, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The existing structure was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0514, Section 004—Troy Township, Bradford County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 0514 over the South Branch of Sugar Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on August 9, 2022, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Minor Involvements with Historic Sites approved on July 25, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.181-acre of ROW will be required from the 249-acres Maloney Farm, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 3016, Section 008—Canton Borough, Bradford County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Lower Mountain Road (SR 3016) over Mill Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED 1b Reevaluation approved on August 31, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 3, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.004-acre of ROW will be required from the Canton Steam Mills Historic District.
• SR 4002, Section D52—Mehoopany Township, Wyoming County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 4002 over Little Mehoopany Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on August 15, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 9, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.352-acre of ROW and approximately 0.040-acre of slope easement will be required from the approximately 250-acres Fred J. Kitner Farm, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0183, Section 05B—Reading City, Berks County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Schuykill Avenue (SR 0183) over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on August 29, 2022, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 24, 2022, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on March 12, 2020.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.04-acre of slope easement will be required from the Queen Anne Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP. The existing structure is a contributing element to the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad (Philadelphia to Harrisburg), which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0329, Section 01B—Northampton Borough and Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing Cementon Bridge that carries SR 0329 over the Lehigh River on a new alignment.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on August 29, 2022, a Section 4(f) Non-Applicability/No Use approved on November 12, 2019, three forms of 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 November 10, 2019, two forms of Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on November 10, 2019, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on February 21, 2020.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.383-acre of ROW will be required from the Northampton Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.012-acre of permanent easement will be required from the Canal Street Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 1,350 linear feet of the D&L Trail will be relocated, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.017-acre of ROW will be required from the Lehigh River, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.137-acre of ROW will be required from the Lehigh Canal, which is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.066-acre will be required from the Whitehall Cement Manufacturing Company Plant, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. The existing Cementon Bridge was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 7048, Section WSB—Slatington Borough, Lehigh County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the South Walnut Street Bridge that carries South Walnut Street (SR 7048) over Trout Creek, Factory Street and Slate Heritage Trail.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 30, 2022 and a Final Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on August 25, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.65-acre of ROW will be required from the 165-acres Slatington Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP.
• SR 0313, Section B02—Doylestown, New Britain, Plumstead and Hilltown Townships, Bucks County.
Project Description: The project is the reconstruction of a 2.3-mile section of Swamp Road (SR 0313) from Ferry Road (SR 1006) to Broad Street.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on August 31, 2022, two forms of a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 19, 2019, 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 19, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.04-acre of ROW will be required from the Jefferson Grier Farmstead, which was determined to eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.62-acre of ROW will be required from the Shelley Farmstead, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.12-acre of drainage easement will be required from the approximately 1,500-acres Peace Valley Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 7015, Section 021—Upper Oxford Township, Chester County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing Chester County Bridge No. 21 that carries Watermark Road over Muddy Run.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on July 7, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 30, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.011-acre ROW will be required from the 13.5-acres Coates Farm property, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 7301, Section GAV—City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the Byberry Road Bridge that carries SR 7301 over CSX Railroad.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on August 24, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on February 28, 2018.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.080-acre of ROW (aerial easement) will be required from the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad: New York Division (Philadelphia to Yardley); CSX Railroad: Trenton Line (Philadelphia to Yardley), which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0011, Section 127—Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County.
Project Description: The project involves roadway reconstruction and sidewalk improvements along North Hanover Street (SR 0011) and Carlisle Springs Road (SR 0034). A roundabout will also be constructed at the intersection of SR 0011, SR 0034, Penn Street and Fairground Avenue.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on July 15, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 2, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.004-acre of ROW and 0.026-acre of slope easement will be required from the Cumberland Valley Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 3070, Section 004—West Manheim Township, York County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of existing bridge that carries Black Rock Road (SR 3070) over West Branch Codorus Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on July 18, 2022, 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 September 2, 2021.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.207-acre of ROW will be required from the 3,423-acres Codorus State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 0453, Section 14B—Tyrone Borough, Blair County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of a portion of the existing stone masonry arch culvert that carries Pennsylvania Avenue (SR 0453) over Sink Run.
Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on July 20, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 10, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.004-acre of permanent sidewalk easement will be required from the 16.4-acres Tyrone Borough Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0994, Section 04B—Todd Township, Huntingdon County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge which carries Old Plank Road (SR 0994) over Tatman Run.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on July 29, 2022, 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 20, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.018-acre of ROW will be required from the Tatman Run Recreation which is part of the 29,700-acres Raystown Lake Complex and qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 3001, Section 01A—Richhill Township and West Finley Township, Greene County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing structure that carries Day Road (SR 3001) over the Enlow Fork of Wheeling Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on July 7, 2022, 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 4, 2021, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on May 23, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 1.218-acres of ROW will be required from the 2,960-acres State Game Lands # 302, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. The existing structure was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 1035, Section 01B—Longswamp Township, Berks County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Valley Road (SR 1035) over Toad Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on September 26, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on September 22, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.004-acre of ROW will be required from the 31,000-acres Richmond-Maxatawny Rural Historic District eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0378, Section 03B—Bethlehem City, Lehigh County.
Project Description: The project is the improvement of the existing Hill-to-Hill Bridge and surrounding transportation network. The Hill-to-Hill Bridge carries SR 0378 over the Lehigh River, the D&L Trail, the Lehigh Canal and multiple Norfolk Southern rail lines.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on September 1, 2022, two forms of 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 26, 2022, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 26, 2022, and a Section 4(f) Non-Applicability/ No Use approved on August 26, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.024-acre of aerial easement will be required from the 1.9-mile South Bethlehem Greenway, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.009-acre of ROW will be required from the 72-mile Lehigh River Water Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.134-acre of ROW and 0.054-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the Central Bethlehem Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.059-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the Lehigh Valley Railroad: Station (Bethlehem), which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.130-acre of permanent aerial easement and 0.001-acre of traffic signal easement will be required from the Fountain Hill Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.302-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.070-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.044-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the North Pennsylvania Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.030-acre of ROW will be required from the Hill-to-Hill Bridge, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0611, Section 11M—Pocono Township, Monroe County.
Project Description: The project consists of the work necessary to provide for the safe and efficient flow of traffic between Interstate 80 (I-80) at Exits 298 and 299 and the surrounding roadway network. The project will include the widening of SR 0611 and SR 0715, realignment of Sullivan Trail Road (SR 4004) and a portion of SR 0715, replacement and retiming of traffic signals, modifications of existing ramps to I-80 and replacement of an existing structure over Pocono Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on September 7, 2022, 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-acres of ROW and approximately 0.10-acre of drainage easement will be required from the 10.43-acres Pocono Township's TLC Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 0097, Section 010—Germany Township, Adams County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Baltimore Pike (SR 0097) over an unnamed tributary to Piney Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on September 9, 2022, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 27, 2022.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.009-acre of ROW will be required from the Beachtel Farm, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
CHRISTINE A. SPANGLER, PE,
Director
Bureau of Design and Delivery
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-22. Filed for public inspection January 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]
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