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1. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT factor sheets What Where Why How
2. Objectives Identify factor sheets as part of environmental document development Discuss necessary content and need for timely documentation Handling scope changes Managing time sensitive and intensive activities Section 4(f) and 6(f), tribal coordination Resources
3. Factor Sheets Factor sheets in the environmental document are Identified during completion of the Basic Sheets Needed to further detail the affects on the resource (adverse or beneficial) Basic Sheet 4 - Environmental Factors Matrix identifies the factor sheets attached to the document Each factor sheet is lettered to correspond with resources grouped by category
4. Factor Sheet Organization Section A: Economic Factors (3) Section B: Social /Cultural Factors (9) Section C: Natural System Factors (7) Section D: Physical Factors (6) Section E: Other Factors
5. What are the top 10 questions for Factor Sheets?
6. A. Economic Factors A1: General Economic A2: Business A3: Agriculture
7. B. Social/Cultural Factors B1: Community or Residential B2: Indirect Effects B3: Cumulative Effects B4: Environmental Justice B5: Historic Resources B6: Archeological Sites/burial sites B7: Tribal Issues B8: Section 4(f) , 6 (f), other unique areas B9: Aesthetics
8. C. Natural Systems Factors C1: Wetlands C2: Rivers, Streams and Floodplains C3: Lakes or Other Open Water C4: Groundwater, Wells, and Springs C5: Upland Wildlife and Habitat C6: Coastal Zones C7: Threatened and Endangered Species
9. D. Physical Factors D1: Air Quality D2: Construction Stage Sound Quality D3: Traffic Noise D4: Hazardous Substances or Contamination D5: Stormwater D6: Erosion Control
10. Factor Sheets Used to document Avoidance of resources Minimization of resources Compensation (mitigation) of resources Resource impacts and special considerations which impact project development Required for permanent adverse impacts to any of basic resources
11. Factor Sheets INCLUDE Project specific information not available from other resources. Background and data collected from studies DO NOT INCLUDE Personally identifiable information Exact locations of endangered species, archaeological resources, burials, Detailed information published in other documents (full neighborhood plans, scientific studies, etc.) Only include what is needed to tell the story
12. Factor sheets REQUIREDin every document A1: General Economics Other factor sheets required: A corresponding factor sheet is required for permanent adverse impacts to any of basic resources identified in the basic sheets Additional factors (E) which may be identified in a project area that are not covered in the four basic areas (A, B, C, D)
13. Critical considerations for Timely Documentation Field seasons for data collection; time intensive Timing of scope changes Section 4(f) and 6(f) coordination timelines Tribal coordination requirements and approvals Real estate coordination – concept relocation plans Additional and special agency coordination NRCS and DATCP for agricultural impacts USFWS and WDNR for protected and endangered species Others
14. Field work Timing Archaeology Protected and endangered species Plants & animals Identification and relocation Wetland delineation
15. Scope Changes Changes in project designs may require additional documentation or re-evaluation Changes in alignment, project footprint, real estate acquisition, or design may require Additional field investigation (archaeology, hazmat, endangered species) Additional coordination (historic properties, tribal lands) Potential add-ons (community tack-ons, utilities) Changes during construction
16. section 4(f) Coordination Avoid unless there are no other prudent alternatives Coordinate with FHWA early todetermine 4(f) status The level of impact may determine the type of 4(f) finding required Full 4(f) determinations go to Washington DC for final determination and will require extra time SEE your REC for guidance
17. Section 6(f) Coordination Requires compensation to be implemented before a project can go to construction phase Close coordination with the 6(f) managing agency/entity is required Plan ahead for acquisition needs; WisDOT cannot condemn property for compensatory mitigation NPS wants FHWA signature before final 6(f) approval Requires extensive coordination and decision making with WDNR , NPS or other agencies SEE your REC for guidance
18. Time-intensive Investigations These may occur AFTER the document is completed Additional hazmat investigations (Phase II, III, IV) Burial site coordination Archaeological data recovery MOA’s 6(f) compensation Section 404 permits & Section 401 certifications Wetland monitoring Species relocations (mussels, etc.) Project commitments
19. Tribal Considerations NHPA and Section 106 obligations are unique between each tribal government Tribal issues of importance are typically: Archaeology, historic structures, human remains, traditional cultural properties Wetlands, water quality, stormwater management
20. Other factor sheets commonly used A2: Business A3: Agriculture B1: Community or Residential C1: Wetlands C2: Rivers, Streams and Floodplains D2: Construction Stage Sound Quality
21. In Summary Factor sheets are part of the environmental documentation and review process How do they relate to the Basic sheets? How are they different? How are they alike? When do you use them?
22. Resources Your Regional Environmental Coordinator (REC) Facilities Development Manual (FDM) FHWA liaison and FHWA environmental toolkit website Resource agencies (WDNR, DATCP, SHPO, USFWS, etc.) EPA Professionals from other disciplines The Public Free NHI training
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