NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Findings
[50 Pa.B. 2477]
[Saturday, May 9, 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 0000, Section LBR—Athens Township, Bradford County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Thomas Avenue Bridge (T-105) over Cayuta Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on December 30, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on December 23, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The existing structure was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and it will be relocated to Tioga County's Marsh Creek Greenway Project.
• SR 0154, Section 63S—Forks Township, Sullivan County.
Project Description: The project is to repair a portion of roadway embankment along SR 0154 and Loyalsock Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on November 25, 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 November 22, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.25-acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from the 780-acre Worlds End State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 3017, Section SIP—Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County.
Project Description: The project is the reconstruction of the intersection of Bethel Road (SR 3017) and Mill Road (SR 3014) to a roundabout.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on December 18, 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 November 27, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.276-acre of ROW will be required from the 5.4-acre Mill Road Woods, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 0083, Section 079—Harrisburg City, Swatara Township and Paxtang Borough, Dauphin County.
Project Description: The project is the widening and full reconstruction of a 2-mile section of Interstate 83 (SR 0083).
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on October 2, 2019, 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 May 2, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved May 2, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Capital Area Greenbelt, which qualifies as Section 4(f)/2002 resource, will be detoured during construction. The East Shore Diner was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. The East Shore Diner will need to be relocated and all 0.74-acre will be required for the project.
• SR 1021, Section AME—Logan Township, Blair County.
Project Description: The Altoona Mobile Emergency Department is relocating their Station 480 to a new location adjacent to Shand Avenue and Park Avenue (SR 1021). The station will be accessed from Shand Avenue, but have a gated access to Park Avenue, which is a limited access roadway.
Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on October 4, 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 September 23, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.28-acre of ROW will be required from the 5.5-acre park managed by Logan Township, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 7203, Section C15—Jefferson and Cumberland Townships, Greene County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the Greene County Bridge No. 15 that carries Mohr Road (T-634) over Muddy Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on December 31, 2019, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on October 18, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The existing Parker Pony Truss Bridge was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0070, Section E10—Rostraver and South Huntingdon Townships, Westmoreland County.
Project Description: The project is the reconstruction of 2.1-miles of Interstate 70, the reconfiguration of the interchange with SR 0051, two bridge replacements and bridge preservation of the structure over the Youghiogheny River.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on November 13, 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 May 3, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.23-acre of drainage easement will be required from the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage Trail, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 3014, Section 152—Ferguson Township and State College Borough, Centre County.
Project Description: The project includes drainage improvements and the widening of Atherton Street (SR 3014) from Aaron Drive to Park Avenue. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps will also be updated to current standards.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on December 30, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 10, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.05-acre of ROW will be required from the 109-acre College Heights Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.027 acre of ROW and 0.044-acre of sidewalk easements will be required from the 82-acre Farmer's High School Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.012-acre of ROW, 0.013-acre of sidewalk easement and 0.012-acre of slope easement will be required from the College Heights Historic District Expansion, which is presumed to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 3002, Section 718—Granville Township and Lewiston Borough, Mifflin County.
Project Description: The project is the resurfacing of 1.8-miles of SR 3002 and SR 3006 and includes updates to ADA curb ramps.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on November 21, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on November 19, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The William F. Kitting House was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 25-square feet of sidewalk easement will be required from the historic property.
• SR 1001, Section A04—Ulysses Township, Potter County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Sweden Hill Road (SR 1001) over an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Reevaluation approved on October 15, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 10, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The former Brookland General Store was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.03-acre of ROW will be required from the historic general store property.
• SR 1044, Section 003—Everett Borough, Bedford County.
Project Description: The project is intersection improvements at Main Street (SR 1044) and North River Lane, including widening and ADA curb ramps.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on December 6, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on December 3, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Everett Historical District is listed on the NRHP, and approximately 0.004-acre of ROW will be required from the historic district.
• SR 0222, Section 01S—Upper Macungie and Maxatawny Townships, Lehigh County.
Project Description: The project includes safety improvements and increased mobility at three intersections. A hybrid roundabout will be installed at the existing intersection of SR 0222 and SR 0863. One mile of SR 0222 will be widened to accommodate two through-lanes and a two-way center turn lane. Two bridges will also be replaced.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on July 15, 2019, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on March 18, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 2.05-acres of ROW and 0.77-acre of drainage easement will be required from the 138.75-acre Grim/Seidel Farm, 0.30-acre of ROW from the 2.22-acre Edwin Gross House and 0.34-acre of the Samuel Grim Historic District. All three properties were each determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0981, Section Q20—Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.
Project Description: The project includes the reconstruction of the intersections at SR 0981 and SR 0819, SR 0981 and SR 2007, and SR 0981 and SR 2021 as proposed roundabouts. Two bridges will be widened and reconstructed, one new bridge will be constructed and one bridge will be rehabilitated. The roadway will be reconstructed on a new alignment north of the Turnpike. The section south of the Turnpike will be reconstructed on its existing alignment.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on November 19, 2019, and a Final Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on November 13, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 4.96-acres of ROW will be required from the Rumbaugh Farm, approximately 0.03-acre of ROW from the Ebersole-Sherrick Farm, approximately 0.03-acre of ROW from the Middle Presbyterian Church, approximately 1.26-acre of ROW from the Fisher-Trout Farm and approximately 6.15-acres of ROW from the Reynolds-Shultz Farm. All properties are eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 4019, Section 002—Little Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 4019 over an unnamed tributary to Little Mahanoy Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on February 12, 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 January 22, 2020.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.0556-acre of ROW will be required from the 8,940-acre State Game Land Number 84, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 6011, Section 251—Scranton City, Lackawanna County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Green Ridge Street (SR 6011) over the Lackawanna River.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on February 27, 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 26, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.09-acre of ROW will be required from the 2.4-acre Scranton City parcel. The parcel contains a trail that is managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, and the trail qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 0706, Section 501—Rush Township, Susquehanna County.
Project Description: The project consists of roadway improvements, three structure replacements and the realignment of the SR 0267 intersection along SR 0706.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on January 21, 2020, and two Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties forms approved on December 11, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Nathan J. Sherwood Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP and approximately 0.113-acre ROW will be required from the 193.8-acre historic farm. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.007-acre of ROW will be required from the historic property.
• SR 0896, Section SIP—New London Township, London Britain Township and Franklin Township, Chester County.
Project Description: The project involves roadway improvements along a 5-mile section of New London Road (SR 0896).
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on February 13, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved November 27, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The McKean Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.13-acre of ROW will be required from the historic farm.
• SR 1005, Section 009—Latimore Township, Adams County.
Project Description: The project is the rehabilitation of the existing structure, known as the Pondtown Mill Bridge that carries Latimore Valley Road (SR 1005) over the Bermudian Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on January 27, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 6, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The 1200 Latimore Valley Road Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.003-acre of ROW will be required from the historic farm.
• SR 0030, Section 103—Greene Township, Franklin County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 0030 over Rocky Mountain Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on January 22, 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 19, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.16-acre of ROW will be required from the 1,125-acre Caledonia State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.
• SR 0022, Section 069—East Hanover Township, Lebanon County.
Project Description: The project is the rehabilitation of the existing structure carrying Allentown Boulevard (SR 0022) over Indiantown Run.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on February 14, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 6, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Ulrich Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.09-acre of ROW will be required from the 126.6-acre historic farm.
• SR 7301, Section 000—City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Project Description: The project is the rehabilitation of the 6th Street Bridge over the Allegheny River.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on February 12, 2020, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on January 17, 2020.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The 6th Street Bridge, also known as the Roberto Clemente Bridge, is listed on the NRHP.
• SR 7410, Section 01B—Kutztown Borough, Berks County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing Peach Street/Heffner's Bridge (Berks County Bridge # 10B) over Sacony Creek.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on March 6, 2020, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on December 15, 2019, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on December 15, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Kutztown Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP and approximately 0.11-acre of ROW will be required from the historic district. The Peach Street/Heffner's Bridge is a contributing resource to the Kutztown Historic District.
• SR 0329, Section 01B—Whitehall Township and Northampton Borough, Lehigh County.
Project Description: The project is the replacement of Cementon Bridge that carries SR 0329 over the Lehigh River and the new structure will be on a new alignment.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on March 10, 2020, two Determination of Section 49f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties forms approved on November 10, 2019, three 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 forms 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: The Lehigh Canal, Walnutport to Allentown, is listed on the NRHP, and approximately 0.137-acre of ROW will be required from the Lehigh Canal. The Whitehall Cement Manufacturing Company Plant and Quarry was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.066-acre will be required from the cement plant and quarry. Approximately 0.012-acre of permanent easement will be required from the Canal Street Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. The Lehigh River is considered a navigable waterway by the United States Coastguard, a water trail by the Fish and Boat Commission and a recreational water according to Keystone Canoeing. Approximately 0.017-acre will be required from the Lehigh River, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. The D & L Trail qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Due to the proposed bridge on the downstream alignment, the existing D & L Heritage Trail will require a relocation. The existing Cementon Bridge was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.
• SR 0997, Section 034—Quincy Township, Franklin County.
Project Description: The project is replacement of the bridge that carries SR 0997 over the West Branch Antietam Creek.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on March 11, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on September 12, 2019.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The George Smith Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP, and approximately 0.086-acre of ROW will be required from the 161.6-acre historic farm.
BRIAN G. THOMPSON, PE,
Director
Bureau of Project Delivery
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-646. Filed for public inspection May 8, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]
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