Norfolk Southern/Conrail Rail ConnectionâBucyrus, Ohio - Surface ...
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CHAPTER 4<br />
Potential Environmental Impacts<br />
This chapter provides an overview of the potential environmental impacts from the proposed rail line<br />
connection between NS and <strong>Conrail</strong> in Bucyrus, <strong>Ohio</strong>. This connection would involve the construction<br />
of a new rail line segment in new right-of-way to connect existing tracks to other existing rail lines,<br />
sidings, and/or yard facilities. As with any construction of new railroad tracks, the steps required to<br />
build a new connection include site preparation and grading, railbed preparation, ballast application,<br />
track installation, and systems (e.g., signals, communications) installation. Although the construction<br />
zone required will vary depending on site conditions, most work would be completed within 250 feet<br />
of the new rail line.<br />
In conducting its analysis, SEA considered the following environmental impact areas in accordance with<br />
the Board’s environmental rules at 49 CFR Part 1105.7(e) and other applicable regulations:<br />
• Land Use<br />
• Socioeconomics and Environmental Justice<br />
• Transportation Systems<br />
• Safety<br />
• Water Resources<br />
• Biological Resources<br />
• Air Quality<br />
• Noise<br />
• Cultural Resources<br />
• Energy<br />
• Cumulative Impacts<br />
For detailed information on methodologies and evaluation criteria in determining impacts, refer to<br />
Appendix D.<br />
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