FEIS Summary - Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority
FEIS Summary - Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority
FEIS Summary - Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority
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<strong>Knik</strong> <strong>Arm</strong> Crossing Final EIS<br />
<strong>Summary</strong><br />
Exhibit S‐25. Findings, Compliance, <strong>and</strong> Permits (continued)<br />
Relevant Executive Orders,<br />
Legislation, <strong>and</strong> Regulations<br />
E.O. 13166, Improving Access to Services<br />
for Persons with Limited English<br />
Proficiency (LEP)<br />
E.O. 13175, Consultation <strong>and</strong><br />
Coordination with Tribal Governments<br />
Section 4(f) Resources<br />
Department of Transportation Act of 1966<br />
(as amended), Section 4(f), 49 U.S.C. § 303,<br />
23 U.S.C. § 138, 23 C.F.R. § 771.135<br />
Natural Environment<br />
E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Rivers <strong>and</strong> Harbors Act, Section 10, 33<br />
U.S.C. § 403<br />
Clean Water Act (CWA), § 404, 33 U.S.C. §<br />
1344<br />
CWA, Section 401, 33 U.S.C. § 1341<br />
FHWA<br />
FHWA<br />
FHWA<br />
FHWA<br />
USEPA<br />
18 Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 15 ADEC<br />
Rivers <strong>and</strong> Harbors Act, Section 9, 33<br />
U.S.C. § 403<br />
General <strong>Bridge</strong> Act of 1946<br />
E.O. 11988, Floodplain Management<br />
Flood Hazard Permit, AMC 21.60<br />
Agency Description EIS Findings/Compliance Permits Required<br />
U.S. <strong>Arm</strong>y Corps of<br />
Engineers (USACE)<br />
U.S. Coast Guard<br />
(USCG)<br />
FHWA<br />
MOA<br />
E.O. 13166 m<strong>and</strong>ates improving access to federally conducted <strong>and</strong> federally<br />
assisted programs <strong>and</strong> activities for persons who, as a result of national origin, are<br />
limited in their English proficiency.<br />
E.O. 13175 establishes regular <strong>and</strong> meaningful consultation <strong>and</strong> collaboration with<br />
tribal officials in the development of federal policies with tribal implications to<br />
strengthen the U.S. government-to-government relationships <strong>and</strong> to reduce the<br />
imposition of unfunded m<strong>and</strong>ates.<br />
The intent of the Section 4(f) statute <strong>and</strong> the policy of USDOT are to avoid the<br />
use of significant public parks, recreation areas, wildlife <strong>and</strong> waterfowl refuges, <strong>and</strong><br />
historic sites eligible for the National Register as part of a project unless there is no<br />
feasible <strong>and</strong> prudent alternative to the use of such l<strong>and</strong>.<br />
E.O. 11990 m<strong>and</strong>ates minimizing the destruction, loss, or degradation of wetl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
to preserve <strong>and</strong> enhance the natural <strong>and</strong> beneficial values of wetl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Section 10 prevents unauthorized obstruction or alteration of navigable waters of<br />
the United States.<br />
Section 404 authorizes the Department of the <strong>Arm</strong>y to issue permits for the<br />
discharge of dredged or fill material into wetl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> waters of the United States<br />
at specified disposal sites.<br />
Section 401 gives State authority (18 AAC 15) to grant, deny, or condition<br />
certification of CWA Section 404 permits <strong>and</strong> Rivers <strong>and</strong> Harbors Act Section 9<br />
<strong>and</strong> 10 permits.<br />
USCG has jurisdiction over bridges <strong>and</strong> structures crossing navigable waters of the<br />
United States, including location, clearances of bridges, bridge permits,<br />
construction activities, navigation lights, <strong>and</strong> signals.<br />
E.O. 11988 prevents federal agencies from contributing to adverse impacts<br />
associated with occupancy <strong>and</strong> modification of floodplains <strong>and</strong> the direct <strong>and</strong><br />
indirect support of floodplain development.<br />
Jurisdiction for floodplain management lies with the local government authority<br />
(MOA) where the development action occurs within a regulated floodway.<br />
The KAC EIS public involvement process was conducted in compliance with E.O.<br />
13166. Posters in seven languages were used to announce public hearings <strong>and</strong> to<br />
invite comments. A toll-free number was used to provide call-back information in<br />
seven languages for more information on the project. Interpreters were available<br />
for public hearings.<br />
In accordance with E.O. 13175, consultation <strong>and</strong> coordination with the <strong>Knik</strong> Tribe<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Native Village of Eklutna was conducted during the project planning <strong>and</strong><br />
the NEPA process.<br />
Analysis in the Final Section 4(f) Evaluation found there is no prudent <strong>and</strong> feasible<br />
alternative to use of Sunset <strong>and</strong> Harvard Parks <strong>and</strong> historic sites. Mitigation<br />
measures described in the Section 4(f) Evaluation <strong>and</strong> in Sections 3.7 <strong>and</strong> 4.7 of<br />
the Final EIS include all possible planning to minimize harm to the Section 4(f)<br />
properties. Coordination with the Municipality of Anchorage will continue during<br />
the design stage. A Memor<strong>and</strong>um of Agreement is being finalized with the ACHP<br />
<strong>and</strong> SHPO for impacts to historic properties.<br />
There is no practicable alternative to construction in wetl<strong>and</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Recommended Alternative includes all practicable measures to minimize harm to<br />
wetl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> waters of the United States that may result from the project, in<br />
accordance with E.O. 11990.<br />
A detailed Wetl<strong>and</strong>s Finding is located in Appendix M of the Final EIS.<br />
Coordination of impacts related to the bridge structure was conducted with USCG in<br />
accordance with Rivers <strong>and</strong> Harbors Act Section 9 <strong>and</strong> the General <strong>Bridge</strong> Act. <strong>Bridge</strong><br />
vertical <strong>and</strong> horizontal navigation span clearances above mean higher high water have<br />
been identified, <strong>and</strong> further coordination will occur during permitting <strong>and</strong> design.<br />
No floodplains mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)<br />
will be affected by the project. As stated in the Final EIS, the project will be<br />
designed to FHWA st<strong>and</strong>ards regarding flood elevations. The finding is that no<br />
FEMA floodplains will be affected. This satisfies the need for a floodplain finding<br />
under Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management.<br />
A detailed Floodplains Finding is located in Appendix M of the Final EIS.<br />
None<br />
None<br />
None<br />
USEPA NPDES General Permit<br />
for stormwater discharge<br />
during construction<br />
USACE - Department of <strong>Arm</strong>y<br />
Sections 10 <strong>and</strong> 404 permits<br />
for structures placed within<br />
navigable waters of the United<br />
States <strong>and</strong> for discharge of fill<br />
in wetl<strong>and</strong>s, respectively<br />
ADEC - Section 401 Certificate<br />
of Reasonable Assurance –<br />
Water Quality Certification<br />
USCG Section 9 <strong>Bridge</strong> Permit<br />
MOA Flood Hazard Permit<br />
Exhibit S-25 Findings, Compliance, <strong>and</strong> Permits<br />
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