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Appendix C - Environmental
Environmental Classification
Anticipated type of environmental classification:

Class 1 – Environmental Impact Statement 

Class 2 – Categorical Exclusion 

Class 3 – Environmental Assessment 


Region Environmental Coordinator for the project: Teresa Brasfield
Public Information Meetings: Proposed  Some kind of informative meeting to let those who use the road know about closures, detours, etc….

Not Required 


Public Hearing: Proposed 

(Class 1 and Class 3 projects) Not Required 


Air Quality


  • Is the project in an air quality non-attainment or maintenance area? NO

    • CO  NO

    • Ozone  NO

    • PM10  NO

  • Is the project missing from:

    • STIP  NO

    • RTP  Unknown, probably YES

    • MTIP  Unknown, probably N/A

  • Does the project involve adding lanes, signalization, channelization, and/or alignment changes?

Yes  No 

Comment:




Archaeology


  • Are archaeologically sensitive areas potentially affected (confluence of rivers, headlands, coves, overlooks, etc.)?

Yes  No 

Comment: The project is located along Spanish Hollow Creek, a tributary to the Columbia River. Many archaeological sites have been identified in the area.



  • Does contact with local BLM or USFS archaeologist indicate any problems?

Yes  No  N/A

Comment:



  • Has previous ground disturbance (minor, major) occurred, not counting farmed land?

Yes  No 

Comment: Ground disturbance occurred during the original construction of the bridge and road.



  • Does the project entail new ground disturbances?

Yes  No 

Comment:


Biology


  • USGS Quad Name, Township, Range, Section:

Name: Biggs Junction, OR-WA T2N R16E Section 22

  • Does contact with local ODFW (District Fish/Game/Habitat/Non-game) biologists indicate any problems?

Yes  No 

Name of ODFW biologist and comments: Simon Wray – Redband are present in Spanish Hollow Creek



  • Is there any local knowledge of T&E or sensitive (candidate) species in area?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are any aquatic T&E species present?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Does contact with local BLM or USFS biologists indicate any problems?

Yes  No  N/A

Name of BLM or USFS biologist and comments:

What are the results from a Natural Heritage Database check? A search of the Oregon Natural Heritage Database resulted in three species being present within 10 miles of the project area. Artemesia campestris var. wormskioldii (Northern Wormwood) was observed in1932 at the mouth of the John Day River in sand on gravel; Oreohelix variabilis (Dalles Mountain Snail) was observed in the 1980s in a gravel pit near Rufus; Lupinus sericeus var. egglestonianus (Silky Lupine) was observed in 1953 on dry, very sandy slopes just south of Biggs.


  • ODFW preferred in-water work period(s) for project area? (List if applicable): July 1-September 30

  • Are any streams impacted by project?

Yes  No 

Comment: Spanish Hollow Creek will be impacted.



  • If impacted, is the stream classified as Essential Salmonid Habitat by the Oregon Department of State Lands?

Yes  No 

Comment:


Energy


  • Does the project affect energy use due to traffic patterns or volumes, or involve speed zone changes?

Yes  No 

Comment: Temporary impacts to energy will occur during construction activities due to Mud Hollow Road traffic being rerouted.



Geology


  • Does discussion with Region Geologist indicate geotechnical drilling is required?

Yes  No 

Comment: Drilling will be required for the new bridge footings.


Hazardous Materials


  • Does a check of DEQ database indicate presence of hazardous materials?

Yes  No 

Comment: The bridge will need to be tested for asbestos and lead paint.



  • Will R/W acquisition impact gas stations/repair shops/industrial sites/landfills, etc.?

Yes  No  N/A

Comment:


  • Is ground disturbance anticipated (excavation / drilling, etc.) near known or potential hazmat sites?

Yes  No 

Comment:


Historical Resources


  • Are there any impacted sites nominated/listed as eligible for National Register?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are there any buildings in the project area thought to be 50 years or older?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are there any apparent/unique/suspect structures of possible historical interest?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are there any Historic district/trails/bridges?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • What are the results of the SHPO historic database search?

Comment: Nothing was found.
Noise


  • Is there a shift in horizontal or vertical alignment?

Yes  No  If so, amount of shift: Horizontal: ___________

Vertical: _____________



  • Does the project increase the number of through travel lanes?

Yes  No 

Number of Existing lanes: 2

Number of Proposed lanes: 2


  • Will the project result in a new roadway located on a new alignment?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Will the project result in the removal of topographical features which currently shield receptors?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Approximate number of buildings/activity areas within 61 meters (200 feet) of the proposed right of way line:

    • Commercial: 0

    • Industrial: 0

    • Public: 0

    • Residences: 0

    • Churches: 0

    • Parks: 0


Section 4(F)


  • Are parks, schools, wildlife refuges, historic buildings, or recreational areas impacted by the project?

Yes  No 

Comment:


Section 6(F)


Yes  No  N/A

Comment:


Socioeconomics


  • Do building displacements appear key to the economy/neighborhood?

Yes  No  N/A

Comment:



  • Number of building displacements? 0

  • General use of adjacent land:

    • Residential 

    • Commercial 

    • Farm/Range 

    • Public 

    • Other 

If other, explain:

  • Estimate of number of people living adjacent to project:

0 – 30 

31 – 100 

> 100 


  • Estimate of number of people working adjacent to project:

0 – 30 

31 – 100 

> 100 


  • Does the project divide or disrupt an established community, or affect neighborhood character or stability?

Yes  No 

Comment:



Yes  No 

Comment:


Waterways & Water Quality


  • Is the project located within FEMA 100-year flood plain?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is the project within FEMA regulated floodway?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are water quality limited stream impacted?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are active wells impacted?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are navigable waterway(s) present?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Will the project result in new impervious surface area >= 1,000 sq. yards?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are any irrigation districts impacted?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are there T&E aquatic species present in the receiving water?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is there an existing storm drain system?

Yes  No 

Comment:


Wetlands


  • Do the national wetlands inventory maps show any wetlands in the project area?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is riparian or wetland vegetation evident from visual inspection?

Yes  No 

Comment: There is extensive wetland vegetation in the creek channel. Wetland surveys will be required.


Permits


  • US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Yes  No 

  • DSL Removal/Fill Yes  No 

  • DEQ Indirect Source (Air) Yes  No 

  • PUC (Railroad) Yes  No 

  • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Yes  No 

  • Other: ____________________________________________________________


Clearances


  • State and/or Federal Endangered Species Act Yes  No 

  • State Historic Preservation Office (Historic) Yes  No 

  • State Historic Preservation Office (Archaeological) Yes  No 

  • FHWA Noise Yes  No 

  • Air Conformity Yes  No 

  • DEQ Commercial / Industrial Noise Regulation Yes  No 

  • Hazmat Materials Clearance Yes  No 



Visual Resources


  • Is the project on a designated State or Federal Scenic Highway or Route?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are major cut/fills required for construction of the project?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Are bridges or large retaining walls anticipated?

Yes  No 

Comment: The project involves replacing an existing bridge in the same location.



  • Is the project adjacent to any rivers on the Oregon Scenic Waterway listing?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is the project adjacent to any rivers on the Federal Wild and Scenic River Listings?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is the project funded through the Transportation Enhancement or Scenic Byway Program?

Yes  No 

Comment:



Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is the project within the area of an Oregon Historic Highway per ORS 377.100?

Yes  No 

Comment:



  • Is the project within the area of an Oregon Scenic Area per ORS 377.505?

Yes  No 

Comment:




  • Is the project within an area designated as Scenic under the Forest Practices Act ORS 527.755?

Yes  No 

Comment:

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