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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 18-1993

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[48 Pa.B. 7857]
[Saturday, December 22, 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 1016, Section 570—New Milford Borough, Susquehanna County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing bridge, which carries SR 1016, Section 570 (Montrose Street) over Norfolk Southern Railroad. The new structure will have increased vertical clearance and will be replaced on existing alignment.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on July 6, 2018, and a Final Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation approved March 15, 2012.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad's Nicholson Cutoff were determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The existing bridge is considered a contributing resource.

• SR 9900, Section BR—Middlesex Township, Cumberland County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is a bridge replacement of the existing Wolf Bridge, SR 9900, Section BR, carrying Wolf Bridge Road over Conodoguinet Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 6, 2018, a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitates the Use of Historic Bridges approved on March 18, 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 July 30, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Wolf Bridge was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. The new structure will require approximately 0.035 acre of right-of-way (ROW) from the 485-acre Fish and Boat Commission designated Conodoguinet Creek Water Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0472, Section 006—Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing bridge, carrying SR 0472, Section 006 (South Lime Street) over a tributary to the South Fork of Beaver Creek.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on September 28, 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 September 18, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The project will require approximately 0.071 acre of ROW from the 7.7-acre Quarryville Elementary School, Riparian Buffer Corridor, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 1015, Section 02B—South Woodbury Township, Bedford County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing Replogle School Bridge that carries SR 1015, Section 02B over a tributary to Three Springs Run.

 Environmental Documents: ED 2 Evaluation approved on August 14, 2018, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on July 19, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The existing Replogle School Bridge is a contributing resource to the South Morrison's Cove Rural Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 4017, Section A07—Shaler Township, Allegheny County.

 Project Description: This project involves replacing the existing bridge carrying SR 4017, Section A07 over Little Pine Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, approach work and drainage improvements.

 Environmental Documents: ED 1a Evaluation approved on July 11, 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 15, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.002 acre of ROW are required from the 0.46-acre Eagle Canyon Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0000, Section 001—Jim Thorpe Borough, Carbon County.

 Project Description: The project proposes a pedestrian bridge over the Lehigh Valley River to link the Delaware and Lehigh Trail to the Delaware and Lehigh Towpath Trail.

 Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on July 17, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 22, 2015.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The project will require approximately 0.06 acre of ROW from the Central Railroad of New Jersey/Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad, and approximately 0.22 acre of ROW from the Lehigh Canal. The Central Railroad of New Jersey/Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and the Lehigh Canal is listed on the NRHP.

• SR 0322, Section B00—West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County.

 Project Description: The project includes the replacement of the existing bridge carrying SR 0322, Section B00 over the Crooked Creek Tributary. The project also includes guide rail, roadway and drainage updates.

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

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The 44-acre William Henry House was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.093 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 1006, Section 005—Greene Township, Franklin County.

 Project Description: The project proposes to resurface/reconstruct SR 1006, section 005 and includes new sidewalk, pedestrian railing and supporting slopes along Elevator Street.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on August 22, 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 July 23, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.076 acre of ROW are required from the 65.3-acre Greene Township Municipal Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0562, Section 02B—Exeter Township, Berks County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing structure carrying SR 0562, Section 02B (Boyertown Pike) over Monocacy Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on September 5, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties, approved on September 4, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Limekiln Valley Rural Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.044 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 7023, Section 237—Folcroft Borough, Delaware County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is a bridge replacement for the existing structure that carries SR 7023, Section 237 (Tribbett Avenue) over Hermesprota Creek.

 Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on August 14, 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 15, 2013.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The project will require approximately 0.70 acre of ROW from the 5.43-acre Darby Township playground owned by the Redevelopment Authority of Delaware County, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 2007, Section A02—Gregg Township, Centre County.

 Project Description: The project involves the replacement of the existing structures carrying SR 2007, Section A02 over an unnamed tributary to Penns Creek. The project includes roadway approach work, drainage improvements and guide rail updates.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on August 20, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 17, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Penns Valley Brush Valley Rural Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.571 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 7207, Section 000—Gregg Township, Centre County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is a replacement of the existing bridge that carries T419 (Lower Georges Valley Road) over Muddy Creek. Work will also include new approach pavement, guide rail and signage.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on July 31, 2018, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 26, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Penns Valley Brush Valley Rural Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.104 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.

• SR 0030, Section 116—Saint Thomas Township, Franklin County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is a replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 0030, Section 116 (Lincoln Highway) over a branch of Campbell Run. Minor drainage improvements and guide rail updates will also occur.

 Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on September 25, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 30, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The John Reynolds Campbell Homestead Property was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.226 acre of ROW will be required from the property.

• SR 4010, Section J10—Franklin Township, Fayette County.

 Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 4010, Section J10 over Bute Run. Minor roadway approach work and drainage work will occur as well.

 Environmental Documents: ED 2 Evaluation approved on July 3, 2018, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on June 25, 2018.

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

• SR 4025, Section DFP—Cold Spring Township, Lebanon County.

 Project Description: This project involves replacing the existing corrugated metal pipe culvert that carries SR 4025, Section DFP (Gold Mine Road) over Evening Branch. The new structure will be a precast concrete box culvert.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on July 10, 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 April 16, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.154 acre of ROW are required from the 44.343-acre State Game Lands No. 211, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 2005, Section 02B—North Woodbury Township, Blair County.

 Project Description: The project proposes to replace the existing bridge carrying SR 2005, Section 02B over Middletown Run.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on July 30, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 11, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The project will require approximately 0.07 square feet of ROW from the South Morrison Cove Rural Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0381, Section OMG—Ohiopyle Borough, Fayette County.

 Project Description: The project includes multimodal improvements to better serve all members of the travelling public along SR 0381, Section OMG in Ohiopyle State Park.

 Environmental Documents: ED 2 Evaluation approved on July 20, 2018, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Transportation Projects that have Net Beneficial Use (Net Benefit) approved on June 22, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The project will require approximately 1.46 acre of permanent ROW from the approximately 20,000-acre Ohiopyle State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 4012, Section B10—Brighton Township, Beaver County.

 Project Description: The project involves landslide remediation on SR 4012, Section B10, which runs along Bradys Run.

 Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on September 27, 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, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.4961 acre of ROW is required from the 2,000-acre Bradys Run Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 3011, Section DFP—Franklin Township, Adams County.

 Project Description: The project involves the replacement of the existing structure that carries SR 3011, Section DFP (Cashtown Road) over an unnamed tributary to Marsh Creek.

 Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on September 12, 2018, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 22, 2018.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.05 acre of ROW will be required from the 63,587-acre Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

MELISSA J. BATULA, PE, 
Acting Director
Bureau of Project Delivery

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-1993. Filed for public inspection December 21, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]


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