NOTICES
Findings
[44 Pa.B. 708]
[Saturday, February 1, 2014]Under section 2002(b) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 512(b)) establishing the Department of Transportation (Department), the Deputy Secretary for the Highway Administration makes the following written finding:
The Department is planning the projects listed as follows. Environmental and Section 4(f) Documentation have been developed for the projects identified as follows 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 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 as follows and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.
• SR 0896, Section 007—Strasburg and East Lampeter Townships, Lancaster County.
Project Description: This project consists of shoulder widening, minor drainage updates, guiderail updates, roadway resurfacing and the replacement and widening of the structure carrying SR 0896 over Pequea Creek. Also, included are intersection improvements consisting of widening of SR 0896 near the Rockvale Road intersection to accommodate a new traffic signal and minor modifications to the intersection of SR 0030 and SR 0896.
Environmental Documents: Level 1b Categorical Exclusion Evaluation (CEE), approved on August 20, 2013, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use document, approved on August 14, 2013.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The widening of SR 0896 will require permanent right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions totaling 0.75 acre from two property owners from the National Register eligible Pequea South Rural Historic District. The ROW will be used to construct shoulders wide enough to accommodate non-motorized traffic safely.
• SR 1007, Section 012—Monroe Township, Cumberland County.
Project Description: The project consists of the replacement of three structures along SR 1007 (Locust Point Road) and minimum approach work allowing for widening of the roadway to meet design criteria. Two of the replacements are located over the Yellow Breeches Creek (Segment 20) and one over an unnamed tributary to the Yellow Breeches Creek (Segment 40).
Environmental Documents: Level 2 CEE, approved on July 22, 2013, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use document, approved on June 9, 2010.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: ROW acquisition is limited to the Segment 40 bridge replacement over the unnamed tributary to the Yellow Breeches Creek. A permanent ROW acquisition of 0.138 acre and a temporary construction easement (TCE) of 0.102 acre will be required from the Hartzler Farm. The Hartzler Farm is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic places. The proposed widening of the bridge and approaches will involve sliver takes along both sides of the road and the TCE is required for erosion and sedimentation control, temporary stream diversion and project access. These sliver takes will not affect the agricultural significance of the farm as this area has not been used for agricultural production. All TCEs will be restored to a condition at least as good as that which existed prior to the start of construction.
• SR 2003, Section 023—Springettsbury Township, York County.
Project Description: The project consists of the widening of Interstate 83, Exit 19 (SR 0462) Northbound exit ramp to provide two through lanes and a dedicated right-turn lane. Additionally, SR 2003 (North Hills Road) will be widened to provide two continuous through northbound lanes from the intersection of SR 0462 (Lincoln Highway) to Industrial Highway.
Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on May 6, 2013, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use document, approved on April 24, 2013.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The East York Historic District is located adjacent to the project area. The widening of the I-83 Northbound exit ramp will require sliver takes in the amount of 0.029 acre resulting in no adverse effects to the historic district.
• SR 3001, Section 036—Butler and Tyrone Townships, Adams County.
Project Description: The project involves the online replacement of two adjacent bridge structures carrying SR 3001 (Old Harrisburg Road) over a split section of the Conewago Creek. The existing two-span and three-span concrete T-beam bridges will be replaced with single-span prestressed concrete bulb tee beam bridges.
Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on August 27, 2013, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use document, approved on April 24, 2013.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The proposed bridge replacements require the permanent use of 0.04 acre of State Game Land No. 249 to accommodate new bridge abutments. A TCE of 0.67 acre will be required on game land property for erosion and sedimentation measures and contractor access. The TCE will be restored to preconstruction conditions following completion of the project. Mitigation for the use of property within the game land shall consist of improving a section of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Twin Bridges Road by paving an existing gravel section. Furthermore, 0.05 acre of replacement game land is proposed on the eastern side of SR 3001.
• SR 3050, Section 001—West Manchester Township, York County.
Project Description: The project consists of the replacement of the existing bridge carrying SR 3050 (Woodberry Road) over the York Railroad. The roadway profile will be increased to provide a minimum 23-foot vertical clearance over the railroad.
Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on May 28, 2013, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use document, approved on May 9, 2013.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The replacement of this bridge will require permanent ROW acquisition of 1.18 acres and TCE totaling 0.57 acre. All takes will be from the Martin Hoke Farm, situated in the southeast, southwest and northeast quadrants of the bridge. The Martin Hoke Farm is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Access to the Martin Hoke Farm will be maintained throughout construction. Any TCE ground disturbance will be restored to at least its original condition at the completion of the project.
• SR 7202, Section BRG—Fannett Township, Franklin County.
Project Description: This project consists of a bridge replacement of Franklin County Bridge No. 54, which carries T-586 (Store Lane) over the west branch of Conococheague Creek. The existing one-lane bridge will be replaced with a two-lane bridge with improved alignment and a 24-foot clear deck width adequate to carry all legal vehicular loads.
Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on November 19, 2013, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use document, approved on November 19, 2013.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The project will require 0.019 acre of permanent ROW and 0.060 acre for a TCE from the Daniel Stake Farm, located in the northeast quadrant. The Daniel Stake Farm is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The ROW and TCE takes will result in a no adverse effect to the Daniel Stake Farm.
R. SCOTT CHRISTIE, P.E.,
Deputy Secretary
Highway Administration
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-254. Filed for public inspection January 31, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]
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