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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 21-390

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Findings

[51 Pa.B. 1430]
[Saturday, March 13, 2021]

 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 following identified proposed projects, and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.

• SR 0405, Section 069—Muncy Borough, Lycoming County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 0405 over Glade Run.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on December 15, 2020, a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on November 30, 2020, and four forms of a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on November 30, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The existing structure is a contributing element to the Muncy Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Approximately 0.01-acre of right-of-way will be required from the 108 East Water Street, approximately 0.02-acre of right-way will be required from 110 East Water Street, approximately 0.01-acre of right-way will be required from 112 East Water Street and approximately 0.04-acre of right-way will be required from 115 East Water Street. All four properties are contributing elements to the Muncy Historic District, which is listed on the NRHP.

• SR 1048, Section 370—Lehman Township, Luzerne County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 1048 over Harvey's Creek.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on October 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 October 19, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.043-acre of right-of-way will be required from the 48,504-acre Pinchot Forest District, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0222, Section 23S—Maxatwany Township, Berks County.

Project Description: The project involves improvements to the intersection of SR 0222 and Long Lane, as well as approach roadway widening of SR 0222 in Maxatawny Township.

Environmental Documents: CE 1b Reevaluation approved on October 30, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved February 13, 2017.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.04-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Hottenstein Rural Historic District.

• SR 0715, Section 03B—Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries SR 0715 over McMichael Creek.

Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on December 23, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved September 4, 2019.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.09-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Pohoqualine Fish Association Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0001, Section 03S—Middletown and Bensalem Townships, Bucks County.

Project Description: The project consists of the widening of SR 0001 to accommodate a third lane in the north and southbound directions, as well as structure replacements, ramp realignments, and drainage and guiderail improvements.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Reevaluation approved on September 30, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use approved on July 21, 2006.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources:  Approximately 0.049-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Reading Railroad-New York Line/CSX Trenton Line, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0202, Section 530—Norristown Borough, Montgomery County.

Project Description: The project is the rehabilitation of Markley Street (SR 0202) and Johnson Highway. Work also includes the construction of a new connector road, Barbados Street (SR 3020), between Lafayette Street and Washington Street.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on November 16, 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 November 9, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Schuylkill River Trail qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource and is anticipated to be relocated and realigned for an approximate permanent impact of 946-linear feet. See 38 Pa.B. 561 (January 26, 2008) for more information on impacts to other Section 4(f)/2002 Resources for this project.

• SR 1009, Section 012—Huntington Township, Adams County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries Wiermans Mill Road (SR 1009) over an unnamed tributary to Bermudian Creek.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on November 30, 2020, 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 3, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.043-acre of right-of-way will be required from the 1,960-acre State Game Lands # 249, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 0081, Section 075—Guilford Township, Franklin County.

Project Description: The project is the construction of a new full access interchange for SR 0081 to service SR 2038/T-467 (Guilford Springs Road).

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on October 20, 2020, and a Final Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on July 16, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 4.35-acre of right-of-way will be required from Archibald Rankin Farm, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.12-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Cumberland Valley Railroad Historic District, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0772, Section 034—Manheim Borough and Rapho Township, Lancaster County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the West High Street Bridge that carries SR 0772 over Rife Run.

Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on December 15, 2020, and two forms of 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 October 21, 2020, and October 22, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.044-acre of right-of-way will be required from the 8.8-acre Mummau Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.092-acre of right-of-way from the 22.2-acre Logan Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 1026, Section 006—Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the bridge that carries Hopeland Road over Furnace Run.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on October 26, 2020, and two forms of a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 29, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.07-acre of right-of-way will be required from Elizabeth Farm No. 3, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.06-acre of right-of-way will be required from Elizabeth Farm No. 2, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 3017, Section 030—East Hempfield and West Hempfield Townships, Lancaster County.

Project Description: The project is the resurfacing of a 2.8-mile section of SR 3017, and sidewalk and ADA updates.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on November 24, 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 March 6, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Approximately 0.13-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Four Seasons Golf Club, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource. Approximately 0.13-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Hempfield RecCenter, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 2001, Section 013—North Cornwall Township and Lebanon City, Lebanon County.

Project Description: The project involves improvements to the intersection of Wilhelm Avenue (T-669) and Cornwall Road (SR 2001). Wilhelm Avenue and Cornwall will be realigned with York Street.

Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on December 17, 2020, and a Final Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on October 14, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.11-acre of right-of-way will be required from the 16.3-acre Lebanon School District Athletic Field Complex, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 3058, Section 002—Manheim Township, York County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the Blue Hill Road Bridge that carries SR 3058 over Long Run.

Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on October 26, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 17, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.043-acre of right-of-way will be required from the Jacob Ruhlman Farm, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 7203, Section 03S—Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing superstructure for the bridge that carries Cold Spring Road (T-575) over Sixmile Run.

Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on November 6, 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 November 5, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.0136-acre of right-of-way will be required from 0.814-acre Six Mile Run Community Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

• SR 4013, Section 001—Tell Township, Huntingdon County.

Project Description: The project is the replacement of the existing structure that carries an unnamed tributary to George Creek under SR 0035.

Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on November 9, 2020, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 19, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.033-acre of right-of-way will be required from the 552.2-acre Hower-Hart Farm, which was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP.

• SR 0031, Section 021—Jefferson Township, Somerset County.

Project Description: The project consists of the replacement of the existing pipe culvert that carries an unnamed tributary to Kooser Run under Glades Pike (SR 0031).

Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on November 25, 2020, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved November 16, 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 November 16, 2020.

Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: Approximately 0.018-acre of permanent slope easement will be required from the 250-acre Kooser State Park, which is considered eligible for listing on the NRHP and qualifies as a Section 4(f)/2002 resource.

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

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 21-390. Filed for public inspection March 12, 2021, 9:00 a.m.]



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