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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 20-1227

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[50 Pa.B. 4624]
[Saturday, September 5, 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 0183, Section 05B—City of Reading, Berks County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Schuylkill Avenue (SR 0183) over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on April 20, 2020, 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: The existing Schuylkill Avenue bridge is considered a contributing resource to the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

• SR 2031, Section DBR—Ridley Park Borough, Delaware County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Sellers Avenue (SR 2031) over Amtrak. Traffic signals and the Americans with Disabilities Act ramps will be updated.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on June 12, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on January 5, 2015.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.049-acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from the 146-acre Ridley Park Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.047-acre of ROW will be required from the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Baltimore Railroad, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0073, Section 04N—Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County.

Project Description: The project involves intersection improvements along Church Road (SR 0073) and Greenwood Avenue (SR 2054) and Rices Mill Road.

Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on April 10, 2020, 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 March 25, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved March 25, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources:  Approximately 0.381-acre of ROW will be required from the 47.79-acre Curtis Arboretum, which is listed on the NRHP and qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 7046, Section 190—Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County and North Coventry Township, Chester County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the Kiem Street Bridge (Montgomery County Bridge # 190 and Chester County # 220) over the Schuylkill River.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on June 12, 2020, 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 March 16, 2020, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved March 16, 2020, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on March 18, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.644-acre of ROW will be required from the Schuylkill River, which is listed as a Pennsylvania Scenic River and a Pennsylvania Water Trail, and qualifies as Section 4(f)/2002 resource. The Pottstown Conservation District and the Pottstown Industrial District were both determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.6-acre of ROW will be required from each district. The Kiem Street Bridge is considered potentially eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 3008, Section 003—Richland Township, Cambria County.

Project Description: The project involves the resurfacing of Arbutus Avenue/Hostetler Road (SR 3008), drainage improvements, widening the curve near Erickson Drive (T-306), and installing curbing between Metzler Street and Scalp Avenue (SR 3016).

Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on May 11, 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 April 10, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.038-acre of ROW will be required from the 2.27-acre Arbutus Avenue Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0031 Section 01B—Stonycreek and Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Glades Pike (SR 0031) over Stonycreek River.

Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on May 11, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 2, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Three properties are impacted by the project that are considered potentially eligible for listing on the NRHP and are contributing resources to the Brothersvalley and Stonycreek Township Rural Historic District. Approximately 0.455-acre of ROW will be required from the 95.6-acre property at 1916 Beulah Road. Approximately 0.180-acre of ROW will be required from the 2.3-acre property at 8750 Glades Pike. Approximately 0.026-acre of ROW will be required from the 87.4-acre property at 8731 Glades Pike.

• SR 1007, Section 04B—Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Lambertsville Road (SR 1007) over Grove Run.

Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on June 4, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on May 6, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.105-acre of ROW will be required from the 2,200-acre Flight 93 National Memorial, which is listed on the NRHP.

• SR 0030, Section A31—Forest Hills Borough, Allegheny County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Ardmore Boulevard (SR 0030) over Falls Run.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Reevaluation approved on April 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 September 6, 2018.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource:  Approximately 0.038-acre of ROW will be required from the 23.23-acre Forest Hills Park, which qualifies as Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0021, Section SIG—City of Uniontown, Washington Township, Masontown Borough and Brownsville Borough, Fayette County.

Project Description: The project is the upgrade or replacement of traffic signal poles in four locations along SR 0021. The road will also be milled and paved.

Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on May 5, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on April 27, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 81-square feet of ROW will be required from the Brownsville Commercial Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP.

• SR 2011, Section A07—Millheim Township, Centre County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Penn Street (SR 2011) over Mill Race.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on April 2, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on March 25, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Millheim Historic District is listed on the NRHP. The Penns Valley and Brush Valley Rural Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.008-acre ROW will be required from both Historic Districts.

• SR 0949, Section A01—Spring Creek Township, Elk County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 0949 over Maxwell Run.

Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on May 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 May 15, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.138-acre of ROW will be required from the 39,400-acre State Game Land 44, which qualifies as Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

BRIAN G. THOMPSON, PE, 
Director
Bureau of Project Delivery

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 20-1227. Filed for public inspection September 4, 2020, 9:00 a.m.]



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