T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program - FEIS Chapters - PVD

T.F. Green Airport Improvement ProgramEnvironmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluationmilitary during World War II and the Cold War; significant events in its physical evolution over time, includinginformation about the T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program; and the architectural and engineeringsignificance of the buildings and structures within the eligible airport historic district. The display will be in apanel format located in the existing passenger terminal and electronically posted on the RIAC website.6.7.1.3 Architectural SalvageBefore the demolition of Hangar No. 1, RIAC shall, in consultation with the RIHPHC, prepare an inventory ofsignificant architectural items or features that might be salvaged from the building. The inventory will becompiled by a qualified professional who meets the standards and regulations provided in the Secretary of theInterior’s standards and guidelines for archaeology and historic preservation. It will consist of a list of the itemsor features along with photographs and a site plan showing their location within the building. Subject to federalgrant, state property and purchasing requirements, and subject to the consent of the property owner, the RhodeIsland Department of Transportation, RIAC shall provide an opportunity for local and regional historicalmuseums, historical societies, or other public organizations to express an interest in significant salvageablearchitectural items or features for interpretation purposes and permanent display accessible to the public. A listof organizations to be contacted will be compiled in consultation with the RIHPHC.6.7.1.4 Define and Protect Archaeological ResourcesFAA shall consult with the RIHPHC and NITHPO to develop appropriate archaeological surveys to identifyarchaeological sites and evaluate their significance and eligibility to the NRHP in areas of potential effectunknown at this time if not previously surveyed. If a site is determined eligible for listing in the NRHP, FAAwill further coordinate with RIHPHC and NITHPO to review avoidance and/or mitigation options.In the event that potentially significant archaeological sites are encountered during construction RIAC woulddetermine what actions can be taken to resolve any adverse effects and would notify the RIHPHC and NITHPO,as well as the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). Any subsequent actions undertaken by RIACwould reflect RIHPHC, NITHPO, and ACHP comments.6.7.1.5 Mitigate Impacts to Warwick Historical Cemetery 26For the direct impacts to WHC 26, potential mitigation could include laying the headstones flat with protection,relocating the headstones, or other relocation measures determined by the Warwick Historical CemeteryCommission through permitting.6.7.2 Mitigation for Other Historical Resources Impacts for Alternative B4While none of the Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries identified within the APE meet the criteria for listing inthe NRHP and, therefore, are not considered historical properties under Section 106 of the National HistoricPreservation Act, they are afforded certain protections under Rhode Island General Law 23-18-11 et seq., whichconditionally prohibits any town or city to permit “construction, excavation or other ground disturbing activitywithin 25 feet of a recorded historical cemetery.” Table 6-9 summarizes the impacts on historical cemeteries forAlternative B4.Chapter 6 – Mitigation 6-23 July 2011\\Mawatr\ev\09228.00\reports\FEIS_Final_July_2011\PVD_CH06_Mitigation_JUL_2011.doc