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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 23-1736

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[53 Pa.B. 7813]
[Saturday, December 16, 2023]

 Under section 2002 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 512) 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 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 below, and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.

• SR 2005, Section A01—Gregg Township, Centre County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 2005 over Sinking Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on July 20, 2023, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 30, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.10-acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from the Penns Valley Brush Valley Rural Historic District, which was determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

• SR 0044, Section 064—Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 0044 over an unnamed tributary to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Reevaluation approved on August 3, 2023, and Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved September 16, 2022.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.092-acre of ROW will be required from the Jersey Shore Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP.

• SR 0220, Section 122—Piatt and Woodward Township, Lycoming County.

 Project Description: The project involves safety improvements along the SR 220 Corridor.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on August 2, 2023, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 16, 2019.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.38-acre of ROW will be required from the Woodward Township Elementary School, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 9900, Section LBR—Moreland Township, Lycoming County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing structure that carries Tome Road (T-665) over German Run.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on July 17, 2023, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 7, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.5-acre of ROW will be required from the Richard B. Farm, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0011, Section 357—Hunlock Township, Luzerne County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the superstructure that carries SR 0011 over the Hunlock Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on August 16, 2023, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 16, 2022.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.011-acre of ROW will be required from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0367, Section 550—Auburn Township, Susquehanna County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing structure that carries SR 0367 over the unnamed tributary to Tuscarora Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on July 31, 2023, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved July 24, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.062-acre of ROW will be required from the Leroy B. Lacey House, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 7302, Section ELM—City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing structure that carries Elm Street (SR 7302) over the Lackawanna River.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on September 25, 2023, 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 November 30, 2021.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.0074-acre of ROW will be required from the Elm Street trailhead, which is part of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0061, Section 14M—Saint Clair and Frackville Boroughs, and New Castle, Blythe, Ryan and West Mahanoy Townships, Schuylkill County.

 Project Description: The project includes approximately 4.5 miles of roadway reconstruction on SR 0061.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on July 18, 2023, 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 7, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 3.41-acres of ROW will be required from the approximately 2,690.60-acres State Game Lands No. 326, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

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

 Project Description: The project is the widening of SR 0078 from Exit 29 (SR 0061 Interchange) to Exit 30 (North 4th Street/Hamburg), and the widening of the existing bridge over the Schuylkill River and the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on July 20, 2023, five 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 5, 2023, and two Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 5, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Schuylkill River is a Fish and Boat Commission designated public recreational water trail and is included in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Scenic Rivers Programs in the Commonwealth. The Schuylkill River qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource, and approximately 0.12-acre of ROW and 0.23-acre of aerial easement will be required from the resource.

 The Schuylkill River Desilting Project, Impounding Basin No. 1 (Kernsville Basin) was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. The Kernsville Basin is located within the Kernsville Dam Recreation Area (KDRA). The KDRA is a 252-acre day use park and conservation area, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.009-acre of ROW and 0.77-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the two resources.

 Approximately 0.008-acre of permanent aerial easement will be required from the Therman Madiera Switchback Trail, which is part of the Schuylkill River Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.02-acre of ROW, 0.09-acre of aerial easement, 0.08-acre drainage easement and 0.01-acre of slope easement will be required from the 22.61-acre Hamburg Community Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. The Hamburg Community Park is also known as the Etchberger Memorial Park. Approximately 0.01-acre of slope easement and 0.04-acre drainage easement will be required from the Schuylkill Navigation Company Canal (Port Carbon to Philadelphia), which was determined eligible for listing in the NRHP.

• SR 0422, Section 29M—Wyomissing and West Reading Borough, City of Reading, and Exeter and Cumru Township, Berks County.

 Project Description: The project is the reconstruction of a 5-mile corridor of SR 422 including bridge replacements.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 31, 2023, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 22, 2023, two Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on August 22, 2023, and five 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 22, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 1.12-acres of ROW will be required from the Schuylkill River Desilting Project, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.14-acre of ROW will be required from the Schuylkill Navigation Company Canal, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.26-acre of ROW will be required from the Lower Tulpehocken Creek Historic District, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.03-acre permanent will be required from the Neversink Connector Trail, owned by the City of Reading, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.11-acre permanent will be required from the 24.34-acre Schlegel Park, owned by the City of Reading, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.24-acre permanent impact will be required from the Schuylkill River Water Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Bingaman Street Bridge and Buttonwood Street Bridge were determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0611, Section WCW—Williams Township, Northampton County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the retaining wall supporting SR 0611 alongside the Delaware Canal.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 23, 2023, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 16, 2023, 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 16, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.08-acre of ROW will be required from the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, which is listed on the NRHP and from the approximately 830-acres Delaware Canal State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0011, Section 127—Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County.

 Project Description: The project includes roadway reconstruction and sidewalk improvements to SR 0011 (North Hanover Street) and SR 0034 (Carlisle Springs Road).

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on August 17, 2023, 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 0.0044-acre of ROW will be required from the Cumberland Valley Railroad, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 2005, Section 004—York and Springettsbury Townships, York County.

 Project Description: The project includes approximately 3 miles of roadway widening, overlay and safety improvements on SR 2005 (Camp Betty Washington Road/Haines Road) from the SR 2002 (Springwood Road) intersection to the SR 0124 (Mount Rose Avenue) intersection.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on September 21, 2023, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 1, 2023, 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 August 1, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.68-acre of ROW will be required from the Fitz Farm, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.176-acre of ROW will be required from the approximately 9.0-acres Mill Creek Preserve, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0220, Section 018—Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County.

 Project Description: The project is approximately 5.4 miles of resurfacing of US 220 from the Maryland State Line north to Narrow Lane (T-337).

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on July 17, 2023, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 30, 2023.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.15-acre of ROW will be required from the Thomas Growden Farm, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

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

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

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on August 8, 2023, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 17, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.33-acre of ROW will be required from the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, which was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 1060, Section A20—Bell Township, Westmoreland County and Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.

 Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing Bridge Street Bridge (SR 1060) over the Kiskiminetas River and Norfolk Southern Railroad.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on September 8, 2023, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on December 28, 2020.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Salina Bridge was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP.

CHRISTINE A. SPANGLER, PE, 
Director
Bureau of Design and Delivery

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 23-1736. Filed for public inspection December 15, 2023, 9:00 a.m.]


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