Public Comment. Volume III - Montana Legislature

DRAFT, 4/9/85
(5) A program of noise . monitoring should he .-
established. at-selected: locations--.along" the route -
to determine noise levels during ongoing operation
of the railroad. This information would assist in
development of new noise abatement strategies as
they are needed.
(6) In special cases, more direct noise abatement
measures may be required. For example, the Applicant
has agreed to provide a tree buffer between
the Spotted Eagle Lake recreation area and the
ROW. This buffer would serve the dual purpose of
easing the impact of noise upon those pursuing
recreational activities and also moderating the
visual impact to that area. Similar measures may
be required on certain private holdings along the
ROW. These would be identified during negotiations
between the individual landowners and the
Applicant.
7. o SAFETY IMPACT MITIGATION
7.1 General
The heading Safety Impacts encompasses several broad areas
of potential impacts. The first consideration under this heading
is the prevention of construction-related accidents. A second
consideration is the public safety as it relates to such occurrences
as derailments, fuel spills, other toxic material spills,
and other catastrophic events. A third general category includes
the prevention and suppression of railroad-caused wildfiere. Concerns
regarding the potential- for and response to train/vehicle
and train/pedestrian crossing. accidents are also topics considered
here.
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7.2 Construction Safety
Xdherence to normal construction safety practices will minimize
the potential for construction-related accidents. All
contractors should hold safety meetings for their workers and
assure that each person is cognizant of the safety measures and
procedures expected in each work situation. Other actions which
will enhance the overall safety situation include:
(11 Contractors should be. encouraged . to provide group
transportation 'to the job site, as discussed underthat
heading.
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