Norfolk Southern/Conrail Rail Connection–Bucyrus, Ohio - Surface ...

! Petitioner would comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations regarding
fugitive dust and open burning.
! Petitioner would observe all applicable regulations for handling and disposing of waste
materials, including hazardous waste.
! Petitioner would restore any adjacent properties that are disturbed during construction.
! Petitioner would use BMPs to control erosion, runoff and surface instability during construction.
After the new rail line is constructed, NS will reseed outside the subgrade slope to provide
permanent cover and prevent potential erosion.
! Petitioner would control temporary noise from construction equipment by ensuring all
machinery has properly functioning muffler systems and by work hour controls.
! Petitioner would transport all hazardous materials in compliance with the DOT Hazardous
Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 171, 172, 173, 178, 179, 180, and 185).
! In the case of a spill, Petitioner would follow appropriate emergency response procedures
outlined in its emergency response plans.
! Petitioner would restore all roads disturbed during construction to the conditions required by state or local
regulations.
5.3 SEA RECOMMENDED MITIGATION
SEA recommends that the Board impose the following mitigation measures in any decision approving
the construction waiver for the proposed rail line connection construction in Bucyrus.
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