Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
1702275
Des. No.
Part I - PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Every Federal action requires some level of public involvement, providing for early and continuous opportunities throughout the project development process. The level of public involvement should be commensurate with the proposed action. Yes Does the project have a historic bridge processed under the Historic Bridges PA*? If No, then: Opportunity for a Public Hearing Required?
No
X X
*A public hearing is required for all historic bridges processed under the Historic Bridges Programmatic Agreement between INDOT, FHWA, SHPO, and the ACHP. Discuss what public involvement activities (legal notices, letters to affected property owners and residents (i.e. notice of entry), meetings, special purpose meetings, newspaper articles, etc.) have occurred for this project. Remarks:
This proposed project will meet the minimum requirements described in the current Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Public Involvement Manual which would require the project sponsor to offer the public an opportunity to submit comment and/or request a public hearing. Therefore, a legal notice will appear in a local publication contingent upon the release of this document for public involvement. This document will be revised after the public involvement requirements are fulfilled. Pursuant of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant guidelines, a public meeting for the project was conducted prior to the submission of the 2017 RTP grant application. An announcement was made on social media inviting the public to attend a meeting on April 27, 2017 to express concerns, suggestions, and comments regarding the proposed project (see Appendix G-6 and G-7). No announcement of this public meeting was made in a local paper, and no persons from the public in attendance expressed concerns. The proposed Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector route was discussed at this public meeting. On December 6, 2017, the City of Peru issued a press release announcing the launch of the River View Landing community improvement project, which will include a Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) and will be constructed on city-owned property adjacent to Peru’s West City Park, on which a section of the proposed trail project will also be constructed. The proposed trail in this project was also mentioned in this press release (see Appendix G-5). The City of Peru announced the RTP grant award on May 1, 2018 in another press release (Appendix G-4). This announcement included a brief description of the proposed Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector project and the goals of the RTP program to enhance trail systems in the state. Another press release was issued on November 1, 2018, which provided an update to the River View Landing/YMCA project and the proposed Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector project (Appendix G-2). In addition to the press releases, several newspaper articles discussing this project’s RTP trail grant and the River View Landing/YMCA projects have been published (Appendix G-8 to G-11). The majority of the proposed project will be constructed on property owned by the City of Peru, the subrecipient of the RTP funds, and a former railroad corridor already used as an unimproved walking trail. The project has been announced in multiple press releases, and the City of Peru and the Nickel Plate Trail Inc. group have been coordinating with affected land owners for many years to develop this project and the larger Nickel Plate Trail system. Therefore, no notice of entry letters were sent to property owners.
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Route
1702275
Des. No.
No other public involvement activities have occurred at this time. This project falls under the Minor Projects Programmatic Agreement (MPPA; Category B-8); projects that qualify for the MPPA typically have no effects on historic properties. The MPPA was used to approve this project for Section 106 clearance; therefore, there are no public involvement requirements that need to be met under Section 106.
Public Controversy on Environmental Grounds Will the project involve substantial controversy concerning community and/or natural resource impacts? Remarks:
Yes
No
X
At this time there is no substantial public controversy concerning impacts to the community or to natural resources.
Part II - General Project Identification, Description, and Design Information Sponsor of the Project: Local Name of the Facility:
INDOT District:
IDNR (sub-recipient of RTP funds- City of Peru) Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Funding Source (mark all that apply):
Federal
X
State
X
Local
X
Fort Wayne
Other*
*If other is selected, please indentify the funding source:
PURPOSE AND NEED: Describe the transportation problem that the project will address. The solution to the traffic problem should NOT be discussed in this section. (Refer to the CE Manual, Section IV.B.2. Purpose and Need)
Need: The City of Peru is lacking Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant alternative transportation routes that connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail section on the south side of the city to the Peru Riverwalk Trail and existing trails in West City Park. Also, there is a need to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail section that currently ends at Lover’s Lane on the north side of the city to existing sidewalks in the city limits. This lack of connectivity results in pedestrians, persons with disabilities, and bicyclists having to use various roadways, which may not include designated pedestrian/ADA compliant facilities to reach existing places. This poses a hazard for all who share these roadways with vehicular traffic. The proposed stone trail in this project will provide a needed ADA compliant connection between the planned asphalt trail on the former railroad corridor and school athletic fields. Currently there are no pedestrian facilities around or near the athletic fields. Purpose: The purpose of this project is to enhance ADA compliant connectivity between existing sections of the Nickel Plate Trail and other existing pedestrian facilities, which will eliminate pedestrians, persons with disabilities, and bicyclists from having to use various roadways to reach the existing facilities.
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
1702275
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE):
County:
Municipality:
Miami
Limits of Proposed Work:
Total Work Length:
City of Peru
Along the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor (owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad Co.) and one city-owned parcel (Segment 1); across privately-owned and school-owned properties along Prairie Ditch (Segment 2); and on one privately owned parcel and within city-owned West City Park and River View Landing/YMCA development property (Segment 3). Refer to aerial maps in Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24.
2.81 (three trail segments)
Mile(s)
Total Work Area:
Approx. 0.9 acre (trailhead and pedestrian bridge work area only; remainder of project is linear) Yes1
Is an Interchange Modification Study / Interchange Justification Study (IMS/IJS) required? If yes, when did the FHWA grant a conditional approval for this project?
Acre(s) No X
Date:
1 If an IMS or IJS is required; a copy of the approved CE/EA document must be submitted to the FHWA with a request for final approval of the IMS/IJS.
In the remarks box below, describe existing conditions, provide in detail the scope of work for the project, including the preferred alternative. Include a discussion of logical termini. Discuss any major issues for the project and how the project will improve safety or roadway deficiencies if these are issues.
This project will involve the construction of two 10-foot wide asphalt trail sections that will connect to existing sections of the larger Nickel Plate Trail system, one 10-foot wide stone trail section that will connect the proposed Segment 1 trail in this project to Peru school athletic fields, and a trailhead in the City of Peru, Miami County, Indiana. The total length of all trail sections is approximately 2.81 miles. The project sponsor is the IDNR, and the City of Peru is the sub-recipient of the RTP funds. The project is being funded with federal RTP and local grant matching funds. The total estimated cost of the project using federal funding (FHWA) and local grant matching funds through the IDNR RTP grant program, including preliminary engineering and construction, is $250,000. The project also received state President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust funds, administered by the IDNR, to purchase the railroad corridor property needed for the project; that grant amount is $265,000. Project location maps can be found in Appendix B. Preliminary plans are under development and are not available at this time. This project will include the development of three trail segments: § Segment 1 will be a 1.31- mile asphalt trail 10-foot wide with two-foot stone shoulders that will be constructed entirely within the boundaries of the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor. This proposed trail segment will begin at the existing gravel trailhead on the south side of Lover’s Lane (a Major Collector roadway), north of the City of Peru and across from the endpoint of the existing Nickel Plate Trail system. This segment will travel south within the former railroad corridor, under U.S. 24 (a Principal Arterial roadway), with an endpoint at 9th Street (a Local Road; refer to site photos of the proposed crossing under U.S. 24 in Appendix B-9). Bollards and “Trail Ends” warning signage will be installed to prevent bicyclists and pedestrians from riding and walking directly onto 9th Street, and a bench will be provided. The trail will connect to existing sidewalks along 9th Street. A new marked crossing will also be constructed at Washington Street (a Minor Arterial roadway). The trail’s crossing over Prairie Ditch will be
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
1702275
constructed by others with funds separate from the local grant matching funds and RTP funds for this project and will be constructed concurrently with this project. Because the bridge will be an integral part of Segment 1’s connection between the existing Nickel Plate Trail that ends at Lover’s Lane and existing city sidewalks, impacts associated with the bridge are discussed in this CE document. The bridge will utilize the alignment of the former railroad bridge over Prairie Ditch. A single-span pre-fabricated bridge 80 feet in length and 14 feet in width is anticipated; preliminary plans for this bridge are not available at this time. (Note: the early coordination letter sent to environmental review agencies on November 14, 2018 stated a 12-foot wide bridge was anticipated, however that was later modified). The railroad ballast from Lover’s Lane to Prairie Ditch is overgrown with trees and understory; the proposed Segment 1 alignment will follow an undeveloped and unmarked walking path approximately one to two feet in width on the railroad ballast (see photos in Appendix B-7 to B-10). From Prairie Ditch to Washington Street, proposed Segment 1 will follow an undeveloped and unmarked walking path that varies between four (4) and eight (8) feet in width (see photos in Appendix B-13 to B-15). From Washington to Segment 1’s point of ending at 9th Street, the proposed trail will be constructed adjacent to alleys and Denver Ave (a Local Road), still within the former railroad corridor, utilizing cleared portions of the former railroad corridor to the greatest extent possible to minimize vegetation removal. Refer to the site photos in Appendix B-15 to B-19. § Segment 2 will be a 10-foot wide stone trail with no shoulders beginning on the west side of Segment 1 described above and will traverse west approximately 0.45 mile in length to an endpoint at Peru school athletic fields. A bench will be installed at the endpoint of Segment 2. This trail will be located on the south side of Prairie Ditch, traveling generally along a linear clearing made for existing overhead power utilities. The existing conditions of this trail segment consist of maintained lawn and adjacent overgrown field vegetation. An existing picket fence surrounding the athletic fields may be removed temporarily for construction to prevent damage but will be put back into place after the project is complete. Refer to the site photos in Appendix B-20 to B-22. § Segment 3 will be a 10-foot wide asphalt trail with two-foot stone shoulders approximately 1.05 miles in length that will begin at a connection with the existing Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the trail bridge over the Wabash River. This proposed trail will utilize part of an existing stone drive before leaving it and traveling through a wooded area of West City Park. The trail will then continue behind the West City Park pole barn and baseball diamonds to a point of connection with an existing 8-foot wide asphalt trail within West City Park. A portion of this existing trail, which traverses through a wooded area, will be widened to 10 feet as part of construction of Segment 3. Segment 3 will continue eastward through a wooded area, routed to avoid the removal of large trees, and will traverse eastward along the southern boundary of the city-owned River View Landing/YMCA property until it terminates at a connection to the Riverwalk Trail, an existing trail in a linear park along the Wabash River. Refer to the site photos in Appendix B-25 to B-35. All three trail segments are funded with RTP and associated local matching funds and will have independent utility and logical termini. Segment 1 will connect an existing gravel trailhead at the northern terminus to existing sidewalks at the southern terminus, thus providing destinations and connections to existing pedestrian facilities at each endpoint. Segment 2 will begin at Segment 1 and will extend to an endpoint at Peru school athletic fields, thus providing connections between community amenities at each endpoint. Segment 3 will have independent utility and logical termini because it will connect two existing trails at each endpoint. The maximum depth of excavation for the trail will be 12 inches, with three inches of subgrade removed and replaced with three inches of compacted aggregate stone (size 73) and six inches of compacted aggregate stone base (size 53). The trail surface will consist of two inches of intermediate hot mix asphalt (HMA) and one inch of HMA surface. Posts for trail signage will be set with a maximum depth of three feet, six inches. The project will also involve constructing a trailhead on a vacant lot on Harrison Ave (a Local Road) in Peru that is currently owned by the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. The lot currently consists of maintained lawn/open space. Although the entire vacant lot will be donated by the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. to the City of Peru, only a portion of the total lot (approximately 0.59 acre) will be improved; the remaining portions will remain as lawn/open space. The maximum depth
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
1702275
of excavation and the materials to be used to construct the trailhead have not been determined, although the trailhead is expected to consist of gravel with two asphalt ADA parking spaces. A 10-foot wide ADA accessible gravel pathway from the trailhead to the proposed Segment 1 asphalt trail discussed above will be constructed to connect the trailhead to the trail utilizing an existing clearing between the parcel and the former corridor. The length of this connection is expected to be approximately 40 feet. A Wetland Delineation and Waters of the U.S. Report was completed for this project early in the project development process in order to establish a trail route that took into account any water resources found, including wetlands, in and near the project area (Appendix F). This report identified Prairie Ditch as likely a Water of the U.S., and did not identify any wetlands within the project area. While the proposed pre-fabricated bridge will span the entire width of Prairie Ditch with no piers in the waterway, the remnants of the wooden railroad bridge and its piers will likely require removal in order to construct the new bridge. Therefore, approximately 60 linear feet of impact to Prairie Ditch is anticipated. Clearing and grubbing of trees, saplings, overgrown vegetation, and fescue grass along the alignment will be required for this project. Overhead utility lines exist along Prairie Ditch and along the south side of Lover’s Lane. These overhead utility lines will not be affected by the proposed work. Gas lines were observed on the north side of Prairie Ditch, perpendicular to the former railroad corridor. Sewer, water, and cable utilities are located along Washington Street. No other utilities were found within the project area. Closure of Washington Street may be required for the duration of one day to construct the new marked crossing; a tentative detour route has not been established at this time, but would likely utilize Broadway Street, 8th Street, and Water Street. Traffic on 9th Street will be restricted during the construction of the project’s endpoint at 9th Street, but one lane of the roadway is anticipated to remain open with restrictions and flaggers. Refer to the maintenance of traffic (MOT) section of this document. The Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. will donate the land needed for the trailhead on Harrison Ave (1.15 acres) to the sub-recipient of the RTP funds, the City of Peru, after approval of this CE document. For Segment 1, the City of Peru intends on purchasing the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor from Lover’s Lane to 9th Street (approximately 18.2 acres in total) for the project with funds separate from the RTP grant funds for this project. The City of Peru owns a small parcel on Washington Street, on which a small portion of the Segment 1 trail will be constructed. Also, a temporary easement will be required from Harrison Ave/ CR 50 E to the project alignment on the former railroad corridor to access the crossing over Prairie Ditch for bridge construction; this easement is estimated to be 0.31 acre and consists of fescue grass and trees. For Segment 2, the Peru Community School Corporation has expressed an interest in donating an easement, estimated to be approximately 0.44 acre, of school-owned land for construction of a portion of the 10-foot wide stone trail to the athletic fields (see letter in Appendix I-14). Also, a total of approximately 0.41 acre of privately-owned property from two owners will need to be purchased with funds separate from the RTP grant funds for this project to construct the remaining portions of Segment 2. For Segment 3, approximately 0.072 acre of privately-owned property directly adjacent to the existing Nickel Plate Trail will be donated to construct a portion of the asphalt trail from the existing Nickel Plate Trail into West City Park (see letter in Appendix I-15). The remaining property on which the Segment 3 trail will be constructed is owned by the City of Peru, which includes West City Park and the River View Landing/YMCA project property. In total, the project will require approximately 20.272 acres of permanent right-of-way and approximately 0.31 acre of temporary right-of-way (access easement). A right-of-way encroachment permit will be required by INDOT to construct the project under U.S. 24 and within the existing right-of-way of the highway. No relocations of businesses or residents will occur as a result of this project. This alternative will satisfy the stated purpose and need to provide a non-motorized alternative transportation route that is ADA compliant and connects to community amenities and to existing sections of the Nickel Plate Trail.
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
1702275
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: Describe all discarded alternatives, including the Do-Nothing Alternative and an explanation of why each discarded alternative was not selected.
Three alternatives to the preferred alternative discussed above were considered and discarded: CONNECTION OF EXISTING NICKEL PLATE TRAIL TO WEST CITY PARK USING ALL OF THE EXISTING STONE DRIVE: This alternative involved constructing the westernmost section of the Segment 3 trail alignment entirely on the existing stone drive that currently traverses from the existing Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the Wabash River into West City Park, instead of traveling through the wooded area adjacent to the stone drive and West City Park pole barn. While this alternative would meet the stated purpose and need of the project to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the existing Riverwalk Trail with an ADA compliant alternative transportation route and would require less tree removal than using the existing stone drive, it would lead trail users to the endpoint of 2nd Street in West City Park. This street experiences heavy vehicular traffic during baseball and softball games held in West City Park, and the driveway to the Park pole barn is used during games and during Park hours (dawn to dusk). Therefore, due to trail user safety concerns, this alternative was discarded and dismissed for further consideration. MARKED ROUTE ALTERNATIVE: This alternative would provide connection between the existing sections of the Nickel Plate Trail on the north and south sides of the City of Peru and community amenities such as West City Park, the Riverwalk Trail, the city-owned River View/YMCA property, and the Peru School athletic fields. While this alternative would meet the stated purpose and need of the project to provide a connection between two existing alternative transportation facilities, it would not be ADA compliant and would require bicyclists and pedestrians to use roadways that have not been designed with adequate width to provide AASHTO compliant bike lanes (see the Nickel Plate Trail’s map of a temporary road route at: http://www.nickelplatetrail.org/map/). Therefore, this alternative was dismissed for further consideration. DO NOTHING ALTERNATIVE: This alternative would not meet the stated purpose and need to provide alternative transportation connections between existing trail sections and community amenities. Therefore, this alternative was dismissed for further consideration.
The Do Nothing Alternative is not feasible, prudent or practicable because (Mark all that apply): It would not correct existing capacity deficiencies; It would not correct existing safety hazards; It would not correct the existing roadway geometric deficiencies; It would not correct existing deteriorated conditions and maintenance problems; or It would result in serious impacts to the motoring public and general welfare of the economy. Other It does not meet the stated purpose and need of the project because it does not provide an alternative transportation route between community amenities that is AASHTO and ADA compliant
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
X
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
1702275
ROADWAY CHARACTER: Former Railroad Corridor: Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
N/A (Proposed Trail) N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
Lover’s Lane (Segment 1 point of beginning): Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
U.S. 24 (Segment 1 to pass under roadway): Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
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Project name:
N/A
VPD (20--)
N/A
VPD (20--)
Proposed 2 Asphalt through lane 10 ft. 1-2 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
Principal Arterial N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing 4 Asphalt through lane 11-12 ft. 6-10 ft. (varies) ~ 45 ft. N/A ft.
VPD (20--)
Proposed 1 Asphalt trail 10 ft. 2 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
Major Collector N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A
Existing 2 Asphalt through lane 10 ft. 1-2 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width:
ft. ft. ft. ft.
N/A
Proposed 4 Asphalt through lane 11-12 ft. 6-10 ft. (varies) ~ 45 ft. N/A ft.
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Washington St (Segment 1 to cross roadway): Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
Sidewalk Width:
Denver Ave (Segment 1 to traverse parallel to roadway): Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width: 9th St (Segment 1 to end at roadway): Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
Sidewalk Width:
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Proposed 2 Asphalt through lane 11 N/A N/A 5 (south side only adjacent to project)
ft. ft. ft. ft.
Local Road N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing 2 Asphalt through lane 8-10 ft. (varies) N/A ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes:
Des. No.
Minor Arterial N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing 2 Asphalt through lane 11 N/A N/A 5 (south side only adjacent to project)
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width:
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width:
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Project name:
N/A
VPD (20--)
N/A
VPD (20--)
N/A
VPD (20--)
ft. ft. ft. ft.
Proposed 2 Asphalt through lane 8-10 ft. (varies) N/A ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
Local Road N/A Design Year ADT: VPD (20--) N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing 2 Asphalt through lane 11 N/A N/A 5 (north side only adjacent to project)
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ft. ft. ft. ft.
Proposed 2 Asphalt through lane 11 N/A N/A 5 (north side only adjacent to project)
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
ft. ft. ft. ft.
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Harrison Ave (trailhead): Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
Trail- Segment 1: Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trail- Segment 2: Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
ft. ft. ft. ft.
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trail- Segment 3: Functional Classification: Current ADT: Design Hour Volume (DHV): Designed Speed (mph):
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ft. ft. ft. ft.
VPD (20--)
N/A
VPD (20--)
N/A
VPD (20--)
N/A
VPD (20--)
Proposed 1 Stone trail 10 ft. 2 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
N/A (Proposed Trail) N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A
Project name:
N/A
Proposed 1 Asphalt trail 10 ft. 2 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
N/A (Proposed Trail) N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
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Proposed 2 Asphalt through lane 10 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
N/A (Proposed Trail) N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
Des. No.
Local Road N/A VPD (20--) Design Year ADT: N/A Truck Percentage (%) N/A N/A Legal Speed (mph): N/A Existing 2 Asphalt through lane 10 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Existing Number of Lanes: Type of Lanes: Pavement Width: Shoulder Width: Median Width: Sidewalk Width:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
X X
Setting: Topography:
Proposed 1 Asphalt trail 10 ft. 2 ft. N/A ft. N/A ft.
ft. ft. ft. ft.
Urban Level
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Suburban Rolling
X
Rural Hilly
If the proposed action has multiple roadways, this section should be filled out for each roadway.
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR BRIDGES: Structure/NBI Number(s):
Sufficiency Rating:
N/A Existing
Bridge Type: Number of Spans: Weight Restrictions: Height Restrictions: Curb to Curb Width: Outside to Outside Width: Shoulder Width: Length of Channel Work:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A (Rating, Source of Information)
Proposed Prefabricated 1 N/A N/A 14 14 N/A N/A
Ton ft. ft. ft. ft.
Ton ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
Describe bridges and structures; provide specific location information for small structures. Remarks: Segment 1 of this project is a 10-foot wide asphalt trail on a former railroad corridor. The wooden
bridge that once carried the railroad tracks over Prairie Ditch has been demolished, although remnants and piers within the banks of the waterway are still present and will likely require removal (refer to site photos in Appendix B-11 and B-12). A new bridge over Prairie Ditch will be designed and constructed concurrently with this trail project; design plans are not available at this time. The new bridge is anticipated to be a single span, pre-fabricated structure 80 feet long and 14 feet wide, with piers and abutments placed outside of the banks of Prairie Ditch. The proposed pedestrian bridge will be constructed on the same alignment as the former railroad bridge. (Note: the early coordination letter sent to environmental review agencies on November 14, 2018 stated a 12-foot wide bridge was anticipated, however that was later modified). No other bridges, culverts, or small structures are involved in this project. Yes No Will the structure be rehabilitated or replaced as part of the project? If the proposed action has multiple bridges or small structures, this section should be filled out for each structure.
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
N/A
X
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Route
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MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT) DURING CONSTRUCTION:
Yes Is a temporary bridge proposed? Is a temporary roadway proposed? Will the project involve the use of a detour or require a ramp closure? (describe in remarks) Provisions will be made for access by local traffic and so posted. Provisions will be made for through-traffic dependent businesses. Provisions will be made to accommodate any local special events or festivals. Will the proposed MOT substantially change the environmental consequences of the action? Is there substantial controversy associated with the proposed method for MOT?
Remarks:
No
X X X X X X
X X
During construction, traffic on Washington Street will be temporarily disrupted due to construction of the new marked crossing; a closure and detour may be needed for the duration of one day. A detour route has not been established at this time, but would likely utilize Broadway Street, 8th Street, and Water Street. Traffic will also be disrupted during construction of the proposed Segment 1 trail’s endpoint at 9th Street. Disruptions will include the use of flaggers, temporary signage, and/or temporary lane restrictions during construction but 9th Street will not be closed. The project will not permanently affect motorized vehicular traffic patterns. The closures/lane restrictions will pose a temporary inconvenience to traveling motorists (including school buses and emergency services); however, no significant delays are anticipated, and all inconveniences will cease upon project completion. Delays would/may occur during construction but will cease with project completion.
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND SCHEDULE:
Engineering:
$ 36,245
(20182019)
Right-of-Way:
Anticipated Start Date of Construction:
$ 22,815
(2020)
Construction:
$ 190,940 (FY 2020)
Fall 2019
Note: the project received state President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust funds in September 2017 to purchase the railroad corridor property needed for the project; that grant amount is $265,000.
Date project incorporated into STIP
Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2021 STIP Amendment 18-10, November 30, 2017 (Appendix H-2 to H-4)
Note: the STIP page in Appendix H-2 to H-4 will need to be amended prior to construction to reflect the correct FY of engineering, right-of-way, acquisition and construction, which is anticipated to be FY 2020
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route Yes
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
1702275
Des. No.
No
Is the project in an MPO Area?
X
If yes, Name of Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
N/A (not in an MPO area)
Location of Project in TIP
N/A (not in an MPO area)
Date of incorporation by reference into the STIP
N/A (not in an MPO area)
RIGHT OF WAY:
Amount (acres) Land Use Impacts
Permanent
Temporary
Residential (vacant lot owned by Nickel Plate Trail, Inc.; permanent right-of-way donation) Commercial (permanent right-of-way donation, one parcel) Commercial (permanent right-of-way acquisition, two parcels) Agricultural Forest Wetlands Other: Peru Community Schools (permanent easement donation) Other: former railroad corridor (permanent right-of-way acquisition, one parcel) Other: temporary access easement along utility easement for bridge construction (one parcel) TOTAL
1.15
0
0.072 0.41 0 0 0 0.44
0 0 0 0 0 0
18.2
0
0
0.31
20.272 acres
0.31 acre
Describe both Permanent and Temporary right-of-way and describe their current use. Typical and Maximum right-of-way widths (existing and proposed) should also be discussed. Any advance acquisition or reacquisition, either known or suspected, and there impacts on the environmental analysis should be discussed. Remarks:
This project will require approximately 20.272 acres of permanent right-of-way and a temporary easement approximately 0.31 acre in size for construction via a combination of land purchases and donations from private owners, Peru Community School Corporation, and a not-for-profit organization. Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. will donate the land for the trailhead on Harrison Ave (1.15 acres) to the sub-recipient of the RTP funds, the City of Peru, after approval of this CE document. For Segment 1, the City of Peru intends on purchasing the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor from Lover’s Lane to 9th Street (approximately 18.2 acres in total) for the project with funds separate from the RTP grant and local match funds for this project. The project sponsor, the City of Peru, received state President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust funds to purchase the railroad corridor parcel in September 2017.
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Project name:
Peru RTP Nickel Plate Trail Connector Form Version: June 2013
Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Route
1702275
Des. No.
The City of Peru owns a small parcel of right-of-way on the north side of Washington Street, on which a small portion of the Segment 1 trail will be constructed. This parcel is existing right-of-way and totals 0.176 acre. An INDOT right-of-way encroachment permit will be required for the portion of trail that will travel under U.S. 24 and through INDOT-owned right-of-way. The amount of right-of-way from INDOT needed for the encroachment will be established at the time of permitting. For Segment 2, the Peru Community School Corporation has expressed an intent to donate an easement of approximately 0.44 acre of school-owned land for construction of a portion of the 10-foot wide stone trail to the athletic fields (see letter in Appendix I-14). Also, a total of approximately 0.41 acre of privately-owned property from two owners will be purchased to construct the remaining portions of Segment 2. For Segment 3, approximately 0.072 acre of privately-owned property directly adjacent to the existing Nickel Plate Trail will be donated to construct a portion of the asphalt trail from the existing Nickel Plate Trail into West City Park (see letter in Appendix I-15). The remaining property on which the Segment 3 trail will be constructed is owned by the City of Peru, which includes West City Park and the River View Landing/YMCA project property. The total amount of existing right-of-way to be used for this project is approximately 2.55 acres. Approximately 0.581 acre of tree removal in the forested areas on city-owned project property and 1.708 acres of tree removal along the former railroad corridor is anticipated. If the scope of work or permanent or temporary right-of-way amounts change, the INDOT Environmental Services Division (ESD) and the INDOT District Environmental Section will be contacted immediately.
Part III – Identification and Evaluation of Impacts of the Proposed Action SECTION A – ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES Presence Streams, Rivers, Watercourses & Jurisdictional Ditches Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers State Natural, Scenic or Recreational Rivers Nationwide Rivers Inventory (NRI) listed Outstanding Rivers List for Indiana Navigable Waterways Remarks:
X
Impacts Yes No
X
Based on desktop review, a site investigation by Green 3, LLC on November 12, 2018, and review of the aerial maps in Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24, there is one stream within the project area. Due to the distance between the Segments 1 and 2 trails and the Segment 3 trail, two Red Flag Investigations (RFIs) were completed and approved by INDOT Site Assessment & Management (SAM) specialists on October 31, 2018 (Appendix E). The northern sections of trail, Segments 1 and 2, were included in one RFI, while Segment 3 was included in the second RFI. The RFI for Segments 1 and 2 found ten (10) stream/river segments located within 0.5 mile of the project; see the RFI report pages in Appendix E-4 and water resources map in Appendix E-11. One stream segment, Prairie Ditch, is located within the project area for Segment 1 and is a United States Geological Survey
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Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
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Des. No.
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(USGS) blue-line water feature (Appendix B-3). A Waters of the U.S. Determination Report for this project was completed (McLane; January 2019); according to this report, Prairie Ditch is likely a Waters of the U.S. due to the presence of an OHWM, perennial flow conditions, and a significant nexus to the Wabash River, a traditionally navigable water (TNW; see Appendix F-6). Prairie Ditch is not listed as a Federal Wild and Scenic River, is not on the list of State Natural, Scenic or Recreational Rivers, is not listed as a Nationwide Rivers Inventory (NRI), is not an Outstanding River of Indiana, and is not considered a Navigable Waterway. The RFI report and the Wetland Delineation and Waters of the U.S. Report identified no other streams in the project area of Segments 1 and 2. The RFI for Segment 3 found 12 stream/river segments located within 0.5 mile of the project (Appendix E18 and E-25). The closest stream/river segment is the Wabash River, located adjacent to the project but outside of the project area. Green 3, LLC noted no other stream segments during the November 12, 2018 site investigation of the proposed trail project area. The RFI report and the Waters of the U.S. Determination Report identified no other streams in the project area of Segment 3. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) makes all final determinations regarding jurisdiction. In addition, three (3) IDEM listed impaired stream/river segments are located within 0.5 mile of Segment 3, with the Wabash River being the closest of these to the project area. Because the project does not involve construction within or near the Wabash River, no impacts are expected (Appendix E-18). No impaired streams were found within 0.5 mile of Segments 1 and 2 (Appendix E-4). Environmental review agencies were sent early coordination project information on November 14, 2018 (a full list of agencies included in the mailing can be found in Appendix C-2). The USACE did not provide a response. The USFWS responded on November 27, 2018 and provided recommendations specific to streams (Appendix C-17 to C-19). These recommendations include: § § § § § § § §
Avoiding all work within the inundated part of the stream channel during fish spawning season (April 1 through June 30) Restricting below low-water mark work to the placement of piers, pilings and/or footings, shaping the spill slopes around bridge abutments, and placement of riprap Restricting channel work and vegetation to the minimum necessary Constructing new structures with a widened span to provide for wildlife crossing Extending riprap to below low-water elevation to provide aquatic habitat Implementing temporary erosion and siltation control devices such as placement of riprap check dams in drainage ways and ditches, installation of silt fences, covering exposed areas with erosion control materials, and grading slopes to retain runoff in basins. Re-vegetating all disturbed soils areas immediately upon project completion, using native trees and shrubs in the riparian zone wherever feasible Posting DO NOT DISTURB signs at the construction zone boundaries and do not clear trees or understory vegetation outside the boundaries
On December 14, 2018, the IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife responded and provided recommendations specific to minimizing and avoiding impacts to streams (Appendix C-21 to C-23). These recommendations include: § Choosing a replacement structure that allows for favorable wildlife passage conditions § Minimizing vegetation removal and in-channel disturbance and the clearing of trees and brush to the greatest extent possible § Minimizing the use of riprap and placing only enough riprap to provide stream bank toe protection (placing riprap in the active thalweg channel is not recommended) § Placing riprap to provide stream bank toe protection, such as from the toe of the bank up to the ordinary high water mark; restore, stabilize, and revegetate using geotextiles and a mixture of
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§ § § §
§
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grasses, sedges, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees native to the area and specifically for stream bank/floodway stabilization purposes as soon as possible upon completion Considering soft armoring and bioengineering techniques in conjunction with hard armoring Installing appropriate erosion control measures to prevent sediment from entering the stream or leaving the construction site until construction is complete and all disturbed areas are stabilized Revegetating disturbed areas using a mixture of grasses, sedges, wildflowers, shrubs, and hardwood trees that are native to northern Indiana and specifically for stream bank/floodway stabilization purposes as soon as possible after the project is complete Minimizing vegetation removal to the extent possible. Where needed, remove vegetation along the perimeter of any forest patches rather that from the interior. Construct paved trails along existing trails or other previously disturbed areas (e.g. railroad beds) to the greatest extent practicable. The IDNR recommends a mitigation plan be developed (and submitted with the permit application, if required) for any unavoidable habitat impacts that will occur. The DNR’s Floodway Habitat Mitigation guidelines (and plant lists) can be found online at: http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20140806-IR-312140295NRA.xml.pdf Mitigating impacts to non-wetland forests more than one acre at a minimum 2:1 ratio. If less than one acre of non-wetland forest is removed in a rural setting, replacement should be at a 1:1 ratio based on area. Impacts to non-wetland forest under one acre in an urban setting should be mitigated by planting five trees, at least two inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), for each tree which is removed that is 10 inches DBH or greater (5:1 mitigation based on the number of large trees)
All applicable USFWS and IDNR recommendations are included in the Environmental Commitments of this CE document. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) provides a standard list of recommendations for water quality in an automated response letter (Appendix C-10 to C-16). Recommendations include not removing stream and riparian vegetation, providing appropriate measures to control erosion and storm water runoff, and obtaining proper permits for work within waterways. All applicable IDEM recommendations are included in the Environmental Commitments of this CE document. A new bridge to carry the Segment 1 trail over Prairie Ditch is proposed. This bridge will be constructed within the same footprint as the railroad bridge that once carried the tracks over the waterway but has since been demolished. The new bridge will be designed by others and constructed concurrently with the Segment 1 trail. It is expected to be a single-span, prefabricated structure 14 feet in width and 80 feet in length. Although no piers will be placed within the banks of Prairie Ditch, the remnants of the former railroad bridge that are along and within the banks will require removal; also, overgrown vegetation within the bridge’s proposed alignment will require removal. Therefore, approximately 60 linear feet of Prairie Ditch is anticipated to be impacted. Refer to site photos in Appendix B-11 and B-12. (Note: the early coordination letter sent to environmental review agencies on November 14, 2018 stated a 12-foot wide bridge was anticipated, however that was later modified). Avoidance of these impacts would not allow for removal of the existing railroad bridge piers to construct the new pedestrian bridge, and thus the purpose and need of this project would not be met. The project takes into account the USFWS and IDNR recommendations by placing the new bridge within the same alignment of the previous railroad bridge over Prairie Ditch, and by constructing a single span bridge that will allow for wildlife passage and will minimize the amount of in-channel work needed to construct the bridge. Thus, impacts will be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Because impacts are below the threshold of 300 linear feet/0.1 acre, mitigation is not anticipated. No crossings or work directly adjacent to the Wabash River is proposed for the Segment 3 trail; therefore no impacts to the Wabash River will occur as a result of this project. There are no streams or other water
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Date:
May 3, 2019
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Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
1702275
Des. No.
resources located within the parcel on Harrison Ave that will be used for the proposed trailhead. Based on review of the aerial maps in Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24, the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) area map in Appendix F-16 and F-17, the two RFI reports for this project in Appendix E, and a site investigation on November 12, 2018 by Green 3, LLC, there are no other streams, rivers, watercourses, or jurisdictional ditches within the project area.
Presence Other Surface Waters Reservoirs Lakes Farm Ponds Detention Basins Storm Water Management Facilities Other: Remarks:
Yes
Impacts No
X
X
Based on site investigations by Green 3, LLC on November 21, 2018, the NWI map in Appendix F-16 and F-17, the aerial maps of the project area (Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24), and the water resources maps in the RFI reports in Appendix E-11 and E-25, there are seven (7) lakes within 0.5 mile of the project. The closest lake is approximately 130 feet west of Segment 1 of the project, adjacent to the former railroad corridor. Due to the scope of the project to construct the Segment 1 trail on top of the railroad ballast, a corridor used for railroad transportation, no impacts are anticipated. All other surface waters are located well outside of the project area, and no impacts are expected to occur. Early coordination letters were sent to IDEM, IDNR, and USFWS on November 18, 2018 (refer to Appendix C for all early coordination correspondence). No agencies provided recommendations specific to impacts to surface waters as a result of this project. All applicable agency recommendations are included in the Environmental Commitments section of this CE document.
Presence Yes Wetlands
X
Total wetland area:
0
acre(s)
Total wetland area impacted:
Impacts No
X 0
acre(s)
(If a determination has not been made for non-isolated/isolated wetlands, fill in the total wetland area impacted above.) Wetland No.
Classification
Total Size (Acres)
Impacted Acres
Comments
N/A
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Attachment 2
Date:
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Miami
Route
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1702275
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Documentation
ES Approval Dates
Wetlands (Mark all that apply) Wetland Determination
X
Wetland Delineation
X
N/A (Local Public Agency project) N/A (Local Public Agency project)
USACE Isolated Waters Determination Mitigation Plan Improvements that will not result in any wetland impacts are not practicable because such avoidance would result in (Mark all that apply and explain): Substantial adverse impacts to adjacent homes, business or other improved properties; Substantially increased project costs; Unique engineering, traffic, maintenance, or safety problems; Substantial adverse social, economic, or environmental impacts, or The project not meeting the identified needs. Measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate wetland impacts need to be discussed in the remarks box. Remarks:
Based on a review of the NWI online mapper (https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/Mapper.html), the USGS topographic map (Appendix B-3), the RFI report maps in Appendix E-11 and Appendix E-25, there are ten (10) mapped wetlands within 0.5 mile of the project area. A site visit was conducted on November 12, 2018 by Green 3, LLC, and no wetlands were observed within the project area (Note: the site investigation occurred outside of the growing season). A Waters of the U.S. Determination Report for this project was completed (McLane; January 2019). The purpose of this report was to assist in the establishment of a trail alignment that would avoid water resources, including wetlands, or would result in minimal impacts to wetlands and other water resources. This report found that Prairie Ditch is classified in the NWI as a perennial, riverine stream that is permanently flooded (R5UBH). According to this report, no wetlands were found within the project area (Appendix F-7). The USACE makes all final determinations regarding jurisdiction. Early Coordination letters and project information were mailed to environmental review agencies on November 14, 2018; refer to Appendix C-2 for a complete list of all agencies included in the Early Coordination process. In their November 14, 2018 automated response letter, IDEM provided general recommendations for avoiding impacts to wetlands (Appendix C-10 to C-16). The USFWS, in their November 27, 2018 email response, did not provide any recommendations specific to wetland impact avoidance (Appendix C- 17 to C-19). The IDNR, in their December 14, 2018 response, provided recommendations regarding impacts to and mitigation of riparian habitat and recommended that excavation and placing fill not occur in any riparian wetlands (Appendix C-21 to C-23). All applicable agency recommendations are included in the Environmental Commitments section of this CE document.
Presence
X
Terrestrial Habitat Unique or High-Quality Habitat
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Impacts Yes No
X
Date:
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Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Route
Des. No.
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Use the remarks box to identify each type of habitat and the acres impacted (i.e. forested, grassland, farmland, lawn, etc.). Remarks:
This project will involve the construction of three 10-foot wide segments of multi-use trails and approximately 2.81 mile in length within the boundaries of the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor, along Prairie ditch, and through West City Park and the planned River View Landing/YMCA project property. The construction footprint of the trail is expected to be approximately 20 feet wide. Based on desktop review, a site investigation on November 12, 2018 by Green 3, LLC, and review of the aerial maps in Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24, approximately 2.289 acres of tree removal and 4.727 acres of vegetation removal is expected. The amount and locations of vegetation removal are summarized below, and also provided in the aerial maps in Appendix B-36 and B-37. Approximate Acres/Square Feet of Vegetation Removed Former railroad corridor- Segment 1 (asphalt trail) point of beginning at Lover’s Lane to north side of Prairie Ditch: 0.834 acre of tree removal 0.294 acre of vegetation removal Clearing for construction of bridge over Prairie Ditch: 0.124 acre tree removal 0.184 acre vegetation removal Former railroad corridor- Prairie Ditch to 9th Street (Segment 1 point of ending): 0.75 acre tree removal 1.217 acre vegetation removal Trailhead on Harrison Ave: 0.59 acre vegetation removal Segment 2 (stone trail): 1.097 acre of vegetation removal
City-owned property- Segment 3 (asphalt trail): 0.581 acre of tree removal 1.345 acre of vegetation removal (includes widening of existing trail from 8 feet to 10 feet in width)
Location of Vegetation Removed An unmarked and undeveloped walking path 1 to 2 feet wide exists on the railroad ballast, where Segment 1 will be constructed. The existing conditions of the Segment 1 alignment consist of small trees and understory vegetation. Only overgrown vegetation exists under the U.S. 24 bridges (no trees). Refer to site photos in Appendix B-7 to B-10. This area is partially maintained, likely to provide access to the utilities along the north side of Prairie Ditch. Refer to site photos in Appendix B-10 and B-12. An unmarked and undeveloped walking path 4 to 8 feet in width exists on the railroad ballast, where Segment 1 will be constructed. The existing conditions of the Segment 1 alignment consist of small trees and understory vegetation. Refer to site photos in Appendix B-13 to B-19. The trailhead property consists mainly of fescue grass and is regularly maintained. See site photo in Appendix B-13. Segment 2 trail will be constructed within an existing overhead utility easement that is regularly cleared of vegetation and that has been maintained as part of the adjacent athletic fields. Refer to site photos in Appendix B-20 to B-22. The trail will be built through forested areas and open space (lawn) and will be routed around large trees to the greatest extent possible to avoid removal. The River View Landing/YMCA property was recently cleared of trees and vegetation for future development. Refer to site photos in Appendix B-25 to B-35.
There are no core forests within the project area; a core forest is defined in the 2013 Categorical Exclusion Manual as “a patch of forest that is located far enough away from disturbances to ensure that species within them remain relatively unaffected by the activities that occur outside the forest.” Although there are forested areas within and adjacent to the project alignment, the forested areas are surrounded by active agricultural land as well as residential homes, commercial development, park property, and the Wabash River. Therefore, it was concluded that no impacts will occur to core forests.
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Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
1702275
Des. No.
Early Coordination letters and project information were mailed to environmental review agencies on November 14, 2018; refer to Appendix C-2 for a complete list of all agencies included in the Early Coordination process. In order to minimize impacts to terrestrial habitat for construction of the project, the actions as addressed in the IDNR Fish and Wildlife recommendations will be implemented (see letter dated December 14, 2018, Appendix C-21 to C-23). These include planting five (5) trees at least two (2) inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) for every tree removed that is over 10 inches in diameter at DBH, constructing the project along forest patches rather than the interior of forested patches, and utilizing existing disturbed corridors such as the former railroad corridor. Any required mitigation of vegetation removed will be addressed in required permitting for this project. Also, IDEM provides an automatic response letter with general recommendations regarding land quality (see Appendix C-14 to C-15). The applicable agency recommendations have been included in the Environmental Commitments at the end of this CE document. The USFWS, in their response email dated November 27, 2018 (Appendix C-17 to C-18), recommended revegetating all disturbed areas upon project completion with native trees and shrubs, posting “Do Not Disturb” signs along construction zone boundaries, and not clearing trees outside of the marked boundaries. The USFWS did not provide any other comments or recommendations regarding impacts to terrestrial habitat. By constructing the trail by following IDNR Fish and Wildlife, IDEM, and USFWS recommendations, adverse impacts to terrestrial habitat will be minimized. Refer to the Environmental Commitments section at the end of this document. If there are high incidences of animal movements observed in the project area, or if bridges and other areas appear to be the sole corridor for animal movement, consideration of utilizing wildlife crossings should be taken.
Karst Is the proposed project located within or adjacent to the potential Karst Area of Indiana? Are karst features located within or adjacent to the footprint of the proposed project?
Yes
No
X X
If yes, will the project impact any of these karst features? Use the remarks box to identify any karst features within the project area. (Karst investigation must comply with the Karst MOU, dated October 13, 1993) Remarks:
This project is located outside of the designated karst area of the state as identified in the October 13, 1993 Memorandum of Understanding between INDOT, IDEM, IDNR, and the USFWS. Early coordination project information was submitted to the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) on November 14, 2018 via the agency’s online Environmental Assessment portal. The IGS response dated November 14, 2018 did not provide comments regarding karst features (Appendix C-5). The agency’s response did indicate a high liquefaction potential, a floodway, a high potential for bedrock resources, and a high potential for sand and gravel resources. The IGS response also noted active and/or abandoned mineral resources, and petroleum exploration wells. The scope of the project includes constructing trails with a maximum excavation depth of 12 inches and a trailhead on a vacant parcel of land. Therefore, impacts to these geological resources are not expected. According to the RFI reports (Appendix E-4 and E-19), there are 91 petroleum wells with a 0.5-mile search radius, but no impacts are expected. Coordination with the IDNR Division of Oil and Gas will occur to
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Route
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ensure no impacts to petroleum wells will occur in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. The RFI reports for this project and a site investigation by Green 3, LLC on November 12, 2018 found no karst features mapped within a 0.5-mile radius of the project (Appendix E-4 and E-18). Impacts to known and unknown karst features as a result of this project are not anticipated.
Presence Threatened or Endangered Species Within the known range of any federal species Any critical habitat identified within project area Federal species found in project area (based upon informal consultation) State species found in project area (based upon consultation with IDNR) Yes Is Section 7 formal consultation required for this action? Remarks:
X
Impacts Yes No X
No
X
Due to the distance between the Segment 1 and 2 trails and Segment 3 trail, two RFI reports were completed by Green 3, LLC and approved by the INDOT Site Assessment and Management (SAM) team on October 31, 2018 (Appendix E). Based on a desktop review and the two RFI reports for this project, the IDNR Miami County Endangered, Threatened and Rare (ETR) Species List has been checked and is included in Appendix E-15 and E-29. The highlighted species on the list reflect the federal and state identified ETR species located within Miami County. The IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, in their letter dated December 14, 2018, stated that the Natural Heritage Program’s Database had been checked and two federal and state endangered mussel species, the state endangered Clubshell (Pleurobema clava) and the Snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), have been documented in the Wabash River within 0.5 mile of the southernmost portion of the project area (the proposed Segment 3 trail; see Appendix C-21). The IDNR went on to state that the mussel species are no longer found living within the Wabash River, and therefore the agency does not foresee any impacts to these species as a result of the project. The IDNR did not note any other state or federally threatened, endangered, or rare species within or near the project. Bats, Limited Formal Programmatic Consultation – Not Likely to Adversely Affect Indiana is within the range of the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) which is a federally-listed endangered species managed by the USFWS under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) which is listed as federally-threatened under the ESA. This project followed the Range-wide Programmatic Informal Consultation for the Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat (NLEB), dated May 2016 (revised February 2018), between FHWA, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and USFWS. This process included utilizing the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) application to obtain an official species list of all threatened and endangered species in the project area, a check into the USFWS Database for any reports on bats, an aerial review of site conditions, and an on-site investigation for bats and suitable bat habitat. A review of the USFWS database by the INDOT Fort Wayne district staff found no reports of bats within 0.5 mile of the project, although potentially suitable summer habitat for bats was observed within and adjacent to the project area. Because the project involves removal of trees more than 300 feet from a roadway, project information was sent via email to the USFWS on November 19, 2018 for further review and comment. The USFWS responded on November 27, 2018, stating that due to the removal of trees more than 300 feet from a roadway, the project “is not eligible for inclusion under the Range-wide Indiana bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Programmatic Consultation and therefore has been
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individually reviewed” (Appendix C-17). The USFWS recommended that tree removal be avoided during the period April 1 to September 30, stating that “if this measure is implemented we concur that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect the Indiana bat or the northern long-eared bat” (Appendix C-18). This recommendation is included in the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. The USFWS did not provide any other recommendations regarding impacts to endangered, threatened, or rare species. Two Official Species Lists were obtained from the USFWS on February 7, 2019; one list includes the Segment 1 and 2 trails, and one list includes the Segment 3 trail (Appendix C-28 to C-39). Based on these lists, there were no other endangered or threatened species within the project area other than those previously mentioned. The Official Species List stated that no critical habitats were located within the project area. Based on the information from the USFWS and response from IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, it was concluded that impacts to threatened, endangered, or rare species is not likely. This precludes the need for further consultation on this project as required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended. If new information on endangered species at the site becomes available, or if project plans are changed, the USFWS will be contacted for consultation.
SECTION B – OTHER RESOURCES Presence Drinking Water Resources Wellhead Protection Area Public Water System(s) Residential Well(s) Source Water Protection Area(s) Sole Source Aquifer (SSA)
Impacts Yes No
X
X
If a SSA is present, answer the following: Yes
No
Is the Project in the St. Joseph Aquifer System? Is the FHWA/EPA SSA MOU Applicable? Initial Groundwater Assessment Required? Detailed Groundwater Assessment Required? Remarks:
Sole Source Aquifer The Environmental Protection Agency’s Sole Source Aquifer website (https://www.epa.gov/dwssa) was accessed on November 16, 2018 by Green 3, LLC. The project is located in Miami County, which is not located within the area of the St. Joseph Sole Source Aquifer, the only legally designated sole source aquifer in the state of Indiana. Therefore, the FHWA/EPA Sole Source Aquifer Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is not applicable to this project, and a detailed groundwater assessment is not required. No impacts are expected. Wellhead Protection Areas According to the IDEM Wellhead Determinator online mapping tool (http://www.in.gov/idem/cleanwater/pages/wellhead/), the project site is not located within a Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA; Appendix F-61). Therefore, no impacts to WHPA’s will occur as a result of this project. Because the project is not located within a WHPA, early coordination project information was not
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sent to the IDEM Groundwater Section for review. Note: due to the length of the project, several points within the project area were checked for the presence of WHPAs, but none indicated the presence of a WHPA. Water Wells Research of water wells using IGS’s Indiana Maps (http://igs.indiana.edu/) revealed several residential water wells located within 0.5 mile of the project alignment. The closest well is on the River View Landing/YMCA project property, several hundred feet north of the trail alignment. Due to the scope of the project (10-footwide asphalt trail with an anticipated maximum depth of excavation of 12 inches) and the distance to this well, no impacts are expected. Should it be determined during the right-of-way phase that these wells are affected, a cost to cure will likely be included in the appraisal to restore the wells. Public Water Supply Public water supply lines were observed along Washington Street. The public water system will not be affected because the location of public water lines within the project area will be identified prior to construction. Early coordination letter was sent on November 18, 2018 to the City of Peru, the owner of the water lines along Washington Street (Appendix C-2). No response was received. A utility location service will be contacted by the construction contractor in accordance with Indiana Code (IC) 8-1-26 prior to construction (see Environmental Commitments at the end of this document). Due to the scope of the project (10-foot-wide asphalt trail with an anticipated maximum depth of excavation of 12 inches), no impacts are expected. Therefore, it was concluded that no public water supply lines will be adversely affected by the project. In an Urbanized Area Boundary Based on a desktop review of the INDOT MS4 website (https://entapps.indot.in.gov/MS4/) by Green 3, LLC on August 29, 2018, and the RFI report, this project is located in an Urbanized Area Boundary (UAB) location. An early coordination letter was sent on November 14, 2018, to the City of Peru MS4 Coordinator. The MS4 coordinator did not respond within the 30-day time frame for early coordination. Due to the disturbance of more than one acre of land for the project, an IDEM Rule 5 permit will be required and will include a stormwater pollution and prevention plan (SWPPP). This plan will include erosion control measures that will be implemented during and after construction. Refer to the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. In order to minimize potential impacts to the overall water quality in the project vicinity, measures in accordance with IDEM recommendations (see letter dated November 14, 2018, Appendix C-10 to C-12) will be taken; these are included in the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. By implementing the measures discussed above, impacts to public drinking water resources will be minimized.
Presence Flood Plains Longitudinal Encroachment Transverse Encroachment Project located within a regulated floodplain Homes located in floodplain within 1000’ up/downstream from project
X X
Impacts Yes No X X
Discuss impacts according to classification system described in the “Procedural Manual for Preparing Environmental Studies”.
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Attachment 2
Date:
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Remarks:
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
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Des. No.
A desktop review of the IDNR Indiana Floodway Information Portal website (http://dnrmaps.dnr.in.gov/appsphp/fdms/) was accessed January 16, 2019 by Green 3, LLC. Based on this review and the two RFI reports, this project is located in a regulatory floodplain as determined from approved IDNR floodplain maps (Appendix E-11 and E-25). Floodplain maps are also available in the Waters of the U.S. Determination Report in Appendix F-14 and F-15. In their letter dated December 14, 2018, the IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife stated that the bridge over Prairie Ditch (for Segment 1) will require the formal approval of the agency pursuant to the Flood Control Act (IC 14-28-1), and that trail work along the Wabash River (Segment 3) may require the formal approval of the agency for any proposal to construct, excavate, or fill in or on the floodway (Appendix C-21). The IDNR also stated that more detailed plans should be submitted to the IDNR Division of Water’s Technical Services Section if the project sponsor is uncertain if a permit will be required for Segment 3. An email was sent on January 7, 2019, to the local Floodplain Administrator. In an email dated January 8, 2019, the interim Miami County Floodplain Administrator stated that everything related to floodplains for this project should be issued through the DNR (Appendix C-26). This project qualifies as a Category 5 per the INDOT CE Manual because it involves construction of a new drainage structure (a single span, pre-fabricated structure 80 feet long and 14 feet wide, with piers and abutments placed outside of the banks of Prairie Ditch). There will be no substantial impacts on natural and beneficial floodplain values; there will be no substantial change in flood risks; and there will be no substantial increase in potential for interruption or termination of emergency service or emergency evaluation routes; therefore, it has been determined that this encroachment is not substantial. A hydraulic design study that addresses various structure size alternates will be completed during the preliminary design phase. A summary of this study will be included with the Field Check Plans. Refer to the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document.
Presence Farmland Agricultural Lands Prime Farmland (per NRCS)
X X
Total Points (from Section VII of CPA-106/AD-1006*
Impacts Yes No X X
113
*If 160 or greater, see CE Manual for guidance.
See CE Manual for guidance to determine which NRCS form is appropriate for your project. Remarks:
Based on a desktop review, a site investigation on November 12, 2018 by Green 3, LLC, and the aerial map of the project area (Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24), there are approximately 1.097 acres of farmland within the project limits as defined by the Farmland Protection Policy Act. An early coordination letter was sent on November 14, 2018 to the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). Coordination with NRCS resulted in a score of 113 on the NRCS-CPA-106 Form (Appendix C-24 to C-25). NRCS’s threshold score for significant impacts to farmland that result in the consideration of alternatives is 160. Since this project score is less than the threshold, no significant loss of prime, unique, statewide, or local important farmland will result from this project. No alternatives other than those previously discussed in this document will be investigated without reevaluating impacts to prime farmland. A follow-up email was sent on January 15, 2019 to verify which NRCS form should be used for this project (Appendix C-27).
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Miami
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Route
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SECTION C – CULTURAL RESOURCES
Category
B
Minor Projects PA Clearance
Type
INDOT Approval Dates
8
N/A
2/4/2019
Eligible and/or Listed Resource Present
Results of Research Archaeology NRHP Buildings/Site(s) NRHP District(s) NRHP Bridge(s) Project Effect No Historic Properties Affected
No Adverse Effect
Adverse Effect
Documentation Prepared Documentation (mark all that apply) Historic Properties Short Report Historic Property Report Archaeological Records Check/ Review Archaeological Phase Ia Survey Report Archaeological Phase Ic Survey Report Archaeological Phase II Investigation Report Archaeological Phase III Data Recovery APE, Eligibility and Effect Determination 800.11 Documentation
ES/FHWA Approval Date(s)
X
ES/FHWA 2/4/2019
SHPO Approval Date(s)
SHPO N/A
MOA Signature Dates (List all signatories) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Describe all efforts to document cultural resources, including a detailed summary of the Section 106 process, using the categories outlined in the remarks box. The completion of the Section 106 process requires that a Legal Notice be published in local newspapers. Please indicate the publication date, name of paper(s) and the comment period deadline. Likewise include any further Section 106 work which must be completed at a later date, such as mitigation or deep trenching. Remarks:
On February 4, 2019 the INDOT Cultural Resource Office (CRO) determined that this project falls within the guidelines of Category B, Type 8 under the Minor Projects Programmatic Agreement, (Appendix D-5). Two archaeological sites were identified and recorded within the study area of the Phase Ia archaeological records check and field reconnaissance survey (Jackson 2019). One site is the abutments and charred wooden piers of the bridge that once carried the railroad over Prairie Ditch (site 12Mi891), and the other site is a poured concrete foundation and associated concrete features associate with a nonextant 20th century railroad building
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(site 12MI892). These sites were determined ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion D and no additional investigations were recommended. (Note: Criterion D refers to districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory). INDOT CRO stated in the MPPA determination that if any archaeological artifacts or human remains are uncovered during construction, demolition, or earthmoving activities, construction in the immediate area of the find will be stopped, and INDOT Cultural Resources Office and the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will be notified immediately. Refer to the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. No further consultation is required. This completes the Section 106 process and the responsibilities of the FHWA under Section 106 have been fulfilled.
SECTION D – SECTION 4(f) RESOURCES/ SECTION 6(f) RESOURCES
Section 4(f) Involvement (mark all that apply) Presence Parks & Other Recreational Land Publicly owned park Publicly owned recreation area Other (school, state/national forest, bikeway, etc.)
Use Yes
No
X X
X X
Evaluations Prepared FHWA Approval date
Programmatic Section 4(f)* “De minimis” Impact* Individual Section 4(f) Presence Wildlife & Waterfowl Refuges National Wildlife Refuge National Natural Landmark State Wildlife Area State Nature Preserve
Use Yes
No
Evaluations Prepared FHWA Approval date
Programmatic Section 4(f)* “De minimis” Impact* Individual Section 4(f)
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Presence Historic Properties Sites eligible and/or listed on the NRHP
Use Yes
No
Evaluations Prepared FHWA Approval date
Programmatic Section 4(f)* “De minimis” Impact* Individual Section 4(f)
*FHWA approval of the environmental document also serves as approval of any Section 4f Programmatic and/or De minimis evaluation(s) discussed below. Discuss Programmatic Section 4(f) and “de minimis” Section 4(f) impacts in the remarks box below. Individual Section 4(f) documentation must be separate Draft and Final documents. For further discussions on Programmatic, “de minimis” and Individual Section 4(f) evaluations please refer to the “Procedural Manual for the Preparation of Environmental Studies”. Discuss proposed alternatives that satisfy the requirements of Section 4(f). Remarks:
Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 prohibits the use of certain public and historic lands for federally funded transportation facilities unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative. The law applies to significant publicly owned parks, recreation areas, wildlife / waterfowl refuges, and NRHP eligible or listed historic properties. Lands subject to this law are considered Section 4(f) resources. Based on a desktop review, a site investigation on November 12, 2018, the aerial map of the project in Appendix B-4, B-5, B-23, and B-24, and the RFI reports for this project, the 4(f) resources discussed below are located within 0.5 mile of the three trail sections in this project. Segments 1 and 2 (northern trail sections): Five recreational facilities, which are considered 4(f) resources, are located within 0.5 mile of Segments 1 and 2 of the project (Appendix E-3), with Peru Senior and Junior High Schools being the closest facilities (approximately 0.25 mile west of Segment 1). Also, one existing trail- the Nickel Plate Trail- is a 4(f) resource located on the north side of Lover’s Lane on the opposite side of the road from the proposed point of beginning of Segment 1. Segment 1 is identified as a planned trail (Appendix E-3 and E-10). Segment 3 (southern trail section): Six (6) recreational facilities are located within a 0.5 mile radius of Segment 3 of the project; the nearest facilities are within and adjacent to the project and include the Peru Little League Park, West City Park, River Walkway Park and Shilling Park, all of which are owned by the subrecipient of the RTP funds, the City of Peru (Appendix E-17). There are also six (6) trail segments within 0.5 mile of Segment 3 of the project; three are within the project area- the Nickel Plate Trail, River Walkway Park Trail, and the West City Park Trail (Appendix E-24). Segment 3 is also identified as a planned trail. Because the project is being developed with RTP funds, in accordance with 23 U.S Code 206, this project is specifically exempted from all requirements of Section 4(f). Therefore, there is no Section 4(f) use associated with this project.
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Attachment 2
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation Miami
County
Route
Section 6(f) Involvement
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
1702275
Des. No.
Presence
Use Yes
No
Section 6(f) Property Discuss proposed alternatives that satisfy the requirements of Section 6(f). Discuss any Section 6(f) involvement. Remarks:
The U.S. Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 established the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which was created to preserve, develop, and assure accessibility to outdoor recreation resources. Section 6(f) of this Act prohibits conversion of lands purchased with LWCF monies to a nonrecreation use. A review of 6(f) properties on the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) website at https://www.lwcfcoalition.com/tools revealed a total of one property in Miami County, the Miami State Recreation Area Campground Renovation (Appendix I-13). This property is not located within or adjacent to the project area. Therefore, there will be no impacts to 6(f) resources as a result of this project.
SECTION E – Air Quality
Air Quality Conformity Status of the Project Is the project in an air quality non-attainment or maintenance area? If YES, then: Is the project in the most current MPO TIP? Is the project exempt from conformity? If the project is NOT exempt from conformity, then: Is the project in the Transportation Plan (TP)? Is a hot spot analysis required (CO/PM)?
Yes
No
X
Level of MSAT Analysis required? Level 1a Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 X Level 1b Remarks: The project was incorporated into the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2021 Indiana State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) via Amendment #18-10, dated November 30, 2017 (see Appendix H-4). The project area is not located within a metropolitan planning organization area. This project is located in Miami County, which is currently in attainment for all criteria pollutants according to IDEM’s current and historical list of nonattainment areas by county, which can be found at: https://www.in.gov/idem/airquality/2339.htm. Therefore, the conformity procedures of 40 CFR Part 93 do not apply. This project is of a type qualifying as a categorical exclusion (Group 1) under 23 CFR 771.117(c), or exempt under the Clean Air Act conformity rule under 40 CFR 93.126, and as such, a Mobile Source Air Toxics analysis is not required.
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Date:
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Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
1702275
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SECTION F - NOISE Noise
Yes
Is a noise analysis required in accordance with FHWA regulations and INDOT’s traffic noise policy?
ES Review of Noise Analysis Remarks:
No N/A
No
X
Yes/ Date
This project is a Type III project. In accordance with 23 CFR 772 and the current Indiana Department of Transportation Traffic Noise Analysis Procedure, this action does not require a formal noise analysis.
SECTION G – COMMUNITY IMPACTS Regional, Community & Neighborhood Factors Will the proposed action comply with the local/regional development patterns for the area? Will the proposed action result in substantial impacts to community cohesion? Will the proposed action result in substantial impacts to local tax base or property values? Will construction activities impact community events (festivals, fairs, etc.)? Does the community have an approved transition plan? If No, are steps being made to advance the community’s transition plan? Does the project comply with the transition plan? (explain in the remarks box)
Remarks:
Yes
No
X X X X X X
This project is consistent with the local development patterns and plans for the area. The project is part of the larger Nickel Plate Trail system. The Nickel Plate Trail will connect several towns and cities, including the City of Peru, the subrecipient of the RTP funds for this project, when complete. This project meets the goals and objectives for trail development discussed in Chapter 6 of the 2016-2020 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (found at: https://www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4126.htm). This project will not substantially impact the tax base or property values; it will require right-of-way in the form of easements, donations, and purchase from private properties, school-owned property, city-owned property and a vacant parcel owned by the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. organization. The project will not substantially impact community cohesion or adversely impact local community events. Coordination with Peru Little League should occur prior to construction to minimize impacts to baseball and softball games held at the ball diamonds in West City Park. Ongoing coordination with the River View Landing/YMCA development representatives should continue to minimize impacts to construction of new facilities on the property. All coordination should occur in accordance with the Environmental Commitments in this project Miami County has an ADA Transition Plan in place, which can be found at: https://www.miamicountyin.gov/809/ADA-Information. The project will conform to current ADA standards as required by the RTP program.
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Date:
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Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
Indirect and Cumulative Impacts Will the proposed action result in substantial indirect or cumulative impacts? Remarks:
1702275 Yes
No
X
According to 40 CFR 1508.7 cumulative impacts are those that “result from the incremental impact of the action when added to other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions…cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time.” Indirect effects are caused by the action and are later in time or farther removed, but are still reasonably foreseeable. These may include growth inducing effects and other effects related to induced changes in the pattern of land use, population density or growth rate, and related effects on air and water and other natural systems, including ecosystems. The terms “impact” and “effect” are used interchangeably, and include impacts to ecological, aesthetic, historic, cultural, economic, social, and/or health. The Peru Nickel Plate Trail connector project will result in positive indirect impacts in the form of increased opportunities for current and future generations to improve health and fitness through use of the proposed trails. The project will also result in positive impacts to the overall Nickel Plate Trail system by advancing the goal to connect Rochester to Kokomo as well as other state trails (refer to the overall Nickel Plate Trail map at: http://www.nickelplatetrail.org/map/). This project involves the construction of a section of the Nickel Plate Trail as well as connections to local amenities. This project will not result in induced changes in the pattern of land use, the population density, or the growth rate of the area. The project will not result in indirect effects on air, water, or natural systems (direct effects on air, water, and natural systems have been discussed in previous sections of this document). This project will not result in incremental impacts to the environment nor will it result in cumulative impacts from collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time.
Public Facilities & Services Will the proposed action result in substantial impacts on health and educational facilities, public and private utilities, emergency services, religious institutions, airports, public transportation or pedestrian and bicycle facilities? Discuss how the maintenance of traffic will affect public facilities and services. Remarks:
Yes
No
X
This project involves the construction of multi-use asphalt and stone trails approximately 2.81 mile in length along the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor, along Prairie Ditch, and on city-owned property, and does not include any roadway work besides construction of a new marked trail crossing at Washington Street. During construction, traffic on Washington Street may be minimally disrupted during construction of the trail crossing. Disruptions may include closure of Washington Street for a period of one day. A potential detour route has not been established, but would likely utilize Broadway Street, 8th Street, and Water Street. Traffic may be minimally disrupted on 9th Street during construction of the trail point of ending and bollards; disruptions include lane restrictions and the use of flaggers and barricades. The project will not permanently affect motorized vehicular traffic patterns. Coordination with the City of Peru Street Department will occur prior to construction to ensure that there are no adverse effects as a result of this disruptions. Also, the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds, will contact emergency services two weeks prior to any disruptions to traffic (see Environmental Commitments at the end of this document).
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Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Miami
Route
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Des. No.
1702275
Segments 1 and 2 (northern trail sections): There are six (6) railroads within 0.5 mile of the project area for trail Segments 1 and 2 (see Appendix E-3 and E-10), with one being the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor, on which Segment 1 will be constructed. This railroad is no longer in use by the railroad company and the tracks have been removed, leaving only the railbed. There is an active railroad just south of 9th Street, where the proposed Segment 1 trail will terminate; while no impacts are anticipated, coordination with the railroad owner/operator should occur to ensure no impacts will occur (see recommendations from INDOT SAM in Appendix E-6 and Environmental Commitments at the end of this document). There are two trails within 0.5 mile of the project area (see Appendix E-3 and E-10). The project is associated with the planned trail on the former Norfolk Southern railroad corridor and the existing portion of the Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of Lover’s Lane. The trail in this project will replace the on-road route, which was established as a temporary connection between two existing sections of the Nickel Plate Trail (http://www.nickelplatetrail.org/map/). Therefore, no impacts to the proposed Segment 1 and 2 trails in Appendix E-10 will occur. The City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will coordinate with the Nickel Plate Trail Inc., the not-for-profit entity that manages the trail system two weeks prior to construction of the connections to minimize impacts to use of existing trails (see recommendations from INDOT SAM in Appendix E-6 and Environmental Commitments at the end of this document). There are three (3) schools within 0.5 mile of the project area of Segments 1 and 2. The closest of these are the Peru Junior and Senior High Schools, which are located approximately 0.25 mile west of the proposed endpoint of Segment 1 near 9th Street. According to the RFI, these schools are also listed as recreational facilities and are the nearest recreational facilities to the project area (Appendix E-3). The City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will coordinate with Peru Community Schools at least two weeks prior to construction to minimize disruptions to school bus routes during construction of the trail crossing over Washington Street and the trail endpoint at 9th Street (see Environmental Commitments at the end of this document). According to the RFI for Segments 1 and 2, there are three pipelines within 0.5 mile of the project area, with two of these intersecting the project area (Appendix E-3). Coordination with the owners of the pipelines will occur to ensure no impacts to the pipelines will occur in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. There is one airport, the Peru Municipal Airport, within 3.6 miles of the project area of proposed trail Segments 1 and 2 (Appendix E-3). Therefore, coordination with INDOT Aviation has occurred (Appendix C2). An early coordination packet was sent via email on February 16, 2019, but no response was received within the 30-day review period, which ended on March 17, 2019. It was concluded that no impacts to the Peru Municipal Airport will occur as a result of this project. According to the RFI report, there are 74 petroleum wells within 0.5 mile of the project area, with 11 of these within or adjacent to the project area of the proposed Segments 1 and 2 trails (Appendix E-4). Coordination with the IDNR Division of Oil and Gas will occur prior to construction to ensure no impacts to the wells will occur in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. Segment 3 (southern trail section): There are six (6) railroads within 0.5 mile of the project area of Segment 3 (see Appendix E-17). The closest of these is identified in the RFI as the Norfolk and Western Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, which is the former railroad corridor on which the existing Nickel Plate Trail traverses. Therefore, no impacts to railroads will occur as a result of this project. There are six (6) trail segments within 0.5 mile of the project area for Segment 3 (see Appendix E-17). Three
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are located within the project area; the proposed Segment 3 will connect to two of them, the Nickel Plate Trail and the River Walkway Park Trail (also called the Riverwalk Trail). This project will widen the third trail, the West City Park Trail. Coordination with City Parks Department will occur to ensure the trails are not negatively impacted as a result of this project (see Environmental Commitments at the end of this document). There are six (6) recreational facilities within 0.5 mile of the project area of Segment 3. The nearest facilities are the Peru Little League Park, Peru West City Park, the River Walkway Park, and Shilling Park, all owned by the City of Peru Parks and Recreation Department and are within and adjacent to the project area. Coordination with the City Parks Department and the Little League organizers regarding the construction of the trail will continue until the project is complete in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. According to the RFI for Segment 3, there are two (2) pipelines within 0.5 mile of the project area, with the nearest pipeline approximately 0.26 mile southwest of the project area (Appendix E-19). No impacts are expected due to the distance between the project and the pipeline. There is one airport, the Peru Municipal Airport, within 3.6 miles of the project area (Appendix E-17). Therefore, coordination with INDOT Aviation has occurred (Appendix C-2). An early coordination packet was sent via email on February 16, 2019, but no response was received within the 30-day review period, which ended on March 17, 2019. It was concluded that no impacts to the Peru Municipal Airport will occur as a result of this project. According to the RFI report, there are three cemeteries within 0.5 mile of the project area of the proposed Segment 3 trail (Appendix E-17). The Catholic-Reyburn-Lutheran Cemetery consists of three cemeteries adjacent to each other and are located approximately 0.48 mile northwest of the project area of Segment 3. No impacts are expected. The INDOT Cultural Resources Office, in their MPPA determination, did not provide comment regarding the presence of cemeteries (Appendix D). According to the RFI report, there are 17 petroleum wells within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E19). The closest well is 0.11 mile northwest of the project area. Due to the distance between this well and the proposed Segment 3 trail, no impacts are expected. Overhead electric, cable, and gas lines run along Prairie Ditch and proposed Segment 2 (stone trail); these facilities are not anticipated to be affected by proposed project work. Water, sewer, cable, and phone lines are located along Washington Street. There are no other known utilities within the project area. A utility location service will be contacted to avoid impacts to utilities such as utility service disruptions due to construction (see Environmental Commitments at the end of this document). There are no religious facilities or IDNR managed lands within 0.5 mile of the project areas for Segments 1, 2, and 3 (Appendix E-3 and E-17). Because measures will be in place to minimize impacts, it was concluded that this project will not result in substantial adverse impacts to public facilities and services.
Environmental Justice (EJ) (Presidential EO 12898) During the development of the project were EJ issues identified? Does the project require an EJ analysis? If YES, then: Are any EJ populations located within the project area? Will the project result in adversely high or disproportionate impacts to EJ populations?
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Yes
No
X X X X
Date:
May 3, 2019
Indiana Department of Transportation County
Remarks:
Miami
Former railroad corridor, City of Peru property
Route
1702275
Des. No.
Under FHWA Order 6640.23A, FHWA and the City of Peru, as a recipient of funding from FHWA, are responsible to ensure that their programs, policies, and activities do not have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on minority or low-income populations. Per the current INDOT Categorical Exclusion Manual, an Environmental Justice (EJ) Analysis is required for any project that has two or more relocations or 0.5 acre of additional permanent right-of-way. Therefore, an EJ Analysis is required because over 0.5 acre of right-of-way will be acquired via purchases and donations for this project. Potential EJ impacts are detected by locating minority and low-income populations relative to a reference population to determine if populations of EJ concern exists and whether there could be disproportionately high and adverse impacts to them. The reference population may be a county, city or town and is called the community of comparison (COC). In this project, the COC was the City of Peru, Indiana. The community that overlaps the project limits is called the affected community (AC). In this project, the ACs were Miami County Census Tract 9521 (AC1), Miami County Census Tract 9522 (AC2), and Miami County Census Tract 9523 (AC3). An AC has a population of concern for EJ if the population is more than 50% minority or low-income or if the low-income or minority population is 125% of the COC. Data from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (5-year estimates) was obtained from the US Census Bureau Website https://factfinder.census.gov/ on July 9, 2018 by Green 3, LLC. The data collected for minority and low-income populations within the AC are summarized in the below table. All three ACs were found to not possess any EJ populations for low-income populations, as the percentages of low-income populations (7.8%, 17.2%, and 18.6%, respectively) were below 125% of the low-income population of the COC (26.8%). AC1 and AC2 were not found to possess an EJ population for minority populations, as the percentage of minority population (6.0% and 6.9%, respectively) were below 125% of the minority population of the COC (16.4%). These low-income and minority populations are below 50% of the total population, which would have automatically made either or both a population of EJ concern. AC3 was found to possess an EJ population for minority populations, as the percentage of minority population of AC3 (19.1%) was above 125% of the minority population of the COC (16.4%). Therefore, This table summarizes the findings of the EJ analysis: COC: City of Peru, Indiana AC1: Miami County Census Tract 9521 AC2: Miami County Census Tract 9522 AC3: Miami County Census Tract 9523 125% of low income & minority populations of the COC EJ Population?
Percent of Low-Income 21.4% 7.8% 17.2% 18.6% 26.8%
Percent Minority 13.1% 6.0% 6.9% 19.1% 16.4%
No
Yes
Since one EJ population was identified, the EJ analysis was submitted to INDOT ESD for review. INDOT ESD responded on August 7, 2018, stating that the agency would not consider the impacts associated with this project as causing a disproportionately high and adverse effect on minority and/or low-income populations of EJ concern relative to a non-EJ population in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 12898 and FHWA Order 6640.23a. Therefore, no further EJ analysis is required. Refer to Appendix I2 to I-12 for complete EJ analysis documentation and corresponding maps.
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Relocation of People, Businesses or Farms
Yes
No
Will the proposed action result in the relocation of people, businesses or farms? Is a Business Information Survey (BIS) required? Is a Conceptual Stage Relocation Study (CSRS) required? Has utility relocation coordination been initiated for this project? Number of relocations:
Residences:
0
Businesses:
0
X X X X
Farms:
0
Other:
0
If a BIS or CSRS is required, discuss the results in the remarks box. Remarks:
This project will not result in the relocations of residences, businesses, or farms. No utilities will be relocated as part of this project.
SECTION H – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & REGULATED SUBSTANCES Documentation Hazardous Materials & Regulated Substances (Mark all that apply) Red Flag Investigation Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Phase II ESA) Design/Specifications for Remediation required? No ES Review of Investigations
X
Yes/ Date 10/31/2018
Include a summary of findings for each investigation. Remarks: Two RFIs were conducted via GIS research and a site investigation by Green 3, LLC was conducted on
November 12, 2018. One RFI report covered the northern sections of trails, Segments 1 and 2, while another RFI report covered the southern trail section of the project, Segment 3. INDOT SAM concurred with the RFI reports on October 31, 2018 (Appendix E). Segments 1 and 2 (northern trail sections): According to the RFI report for the proposed Segments 1 and 2 trails, there are six (6) RCRA Generator/TSD sites within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-5, E-6, and E-14). Of these, one site located at 252 N. Tippecanoe Street (Schneider Electric Square D Company, AI# 40080), is adjacent to the project area. Coordination will occur with IDEM and, if warranted, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment may be needed. Refer to the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. There are 16 underground storage tanks (USTs) within 0.5 mile of the project area of Segments 1 and 2 (Appendix E-5, E-6, and E-14). The closest UST is approximately 0.15 mile from the project area. Due to the distance from the project area and USTs, no impacts are anticipated. There are five (5) leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-5, E-6, and E-14). The closest LUST is at the Peru Junior High School, approximately 0.25 miles west of the project area. Due to the distance between the project and the LUSTs, no impacts are anticipated. There is one (1) brownfield site within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-5, E-6, and E-14). The site is
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approximately 0.45 mile southwest of the project area. A fully executed Environmental Restrictive Covenant was received by IDEM on September 9, 2005. Due to the distance between this site and the project area, no impacts are anticipated. There are 11 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) facilities located within 0.5 mile of the project area of the proposed Segments 1 and 2 trails (Appendix E-5, E-6, and E-14). The closest site is located at 252 N. Tippecanoe Street (Schneider Electric Square D Company), adjacent to the project area. The site was inspected by IDEM for compliance on January 8, 2018 and was found to be in compliance. While no impact is expected, coordination will occur with IDEM and Peru Utilities prior to construction in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. Four (4) NPDES pipe locations were found within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-5, E-6, and E14). The closest sites are two pipes located Facility Concepts Inc., 801 N. Clay Street, approximately 0.1 mile west of the project area. While no impacts are expected, coordination will occur with the Peru Utilities Department prior to construction to ensure no impacts will occur in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. Segment 3 (southern trail section): There is one (1) RCRA Generator/TSD site located within 0.5 mile of the project area of proposed Segment 3 trail (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28); this site is approximately 0.31 mile of the project area., at 300 N. Park Ave (AI# 40263). According to the findings of the RFI report for this project, no violations have occurred at the site. Because of this, and the distance between the project and the site, no impacts are expected. There is one (1) state cleanup site within 0.5 mile of the project area, located approximately 0.37 mile east of the project area (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28). Due to the distance from the project and the site, no impacts are anticipated. There are eight (8) USTs located within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28), with the closest being the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, 0.15 mile north of the project area. Due to the scope of the project and distance to the site, no impacts are anticipated. Three (3) Voluntary Remediation Program sites are located within 0.5 mile of the project area of Segment 3 (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28). The closest site is a former CSX Transportation and C and O Rail Yard site (AI# 44597), now owned by the City of Peru, is located at 201 W. Canal St. approximately 0.14 miles northwest of the project area. The site was a former fuel and locomotive/rail car maintenance facility for the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. According to the IDEM Virtual File Cabinet, IDEM issued a restricted closure via the Voluntary Remediation Program in 2010, prohibiting groundwater use, restricting property to commercial/industrial purposes, and requiring the soils to be properly managed for future construction. In a letter dated April 18, 2011, IDEM stated that the CSX Transportation, Inc. had fulfilled the requirements of the Voluntary Remediation Program. The Miami County YMCA has proposed to construct a YMCA on this site. On May 7, 2018, Patriot Engineering, on behalf of the Miami County YMCA, submitted a comfort letter request to IDEM regarding this site, enclosing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report for review. IDEM issued a letter dated May 14, 2018 and stated that the Brownfields Program received the request for the comfort letter and the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment will be reviewed. Due to the proposed Segment 3 trail traversing this site, coordination will continue to occur with IDEM, the City of Peru, and the Miami County YMCA regarding the former CSX Transportation and C and O Rail Yard site in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document, to determine if a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is needed. Six (6) LUST sites are located within 0.5 mile of the proposed Segment 3 trail project area (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28). The closest site is the Gallahan Irish Market (AI# 45870) located at 903 W. Main St.,
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approximately 0.17 mile northeast of the project area. This site is currently under use as a gas station. According to a 2015 inspection by IDEM, the site was in compliance with Indiana’s UST Rule 329 IAC 9. On March 23, 2018, IDEM issued a letter, stating that an inspection was forthcoming. There was no further correspondence regarding this site. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to any LUST sites are anticipated. Three (3) brownfield sites are located within 0.5 mile of the proposed Segment 3 trail project area (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28). The closest is Design Packaging (AI# 45283), located at 350 W. 2nd Street, approximately 0.18 mile from the project area. This site is also classified as institutional control site. IDEM Virtual File Cabinet noted that in a letter on February 11, 2011 to Design Packaging that they have identified that this site has been recorded as an environmental restrictive covenant (ERC) and that this site may be selected for a random audit. The Brownfield site Stoller Chemical (AI# 45292) is located at 10 Kelly Ave., approximately 0.22 mile northwest from the project area. The Former CSX Transportation and C and O Rail Yard is a Brownfield site, located at 201W. Canal Street. (Note: refer to the discussion above regarding the voluntary remediation program site the former CSX Transportation and C and O Rail Yard site.) Due to the distance from the project area and the site, no impacts to the Design Packaging and Stoller Chemicals brownfield sites are anticipated. Regarding the former CSX Transportation and C and O Rail Yard site, the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment is under review. Coordination will continue to occur with IDEM, the City of Peru, and the Miami County YMCA regarding the former CSX Transportation and C and O Rail Yard site in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. Three (3) NPDES Facilities are located within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E-28). The closest is Casey’s General Store (AI# 117131) located at W. Main Street and Erie Street, approximately 0.18 mile from the project area. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to any NPDES facilities are anticipated. Four (4) NPDES Pipe Locations are located within 0.5 mile of the project area (Appendix E-19, E-20, and E28). Two of these NPDES pipe locations are located within the project area. Peru Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant, 221 W. Riverside Dr. (AI#47279), has two NPDES pipe locations located at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Second Street and the intersection of Holmen St. and W. Canal Street. IDEM inspected the Peru Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant and the external outfalls on June 5, 2018. The inspection report concluded that there were potential problems discovered or observed. Coordination will occur between the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, and the Peru City Utilities Department, prior to construction to avoid impacts to the NPDES pipes in the project area in accordance with the Environmental Commitments at the end of this document. No other environmental sites of concern were found. If contaminated soils or groundwater are encountered during project construction, the City of Peru, the subrecipient of the RTP funds, must contact IDEM Office of Land Quality at 1-317-308-3103 immediately. By constructing the project in accordance with the Environmental Commitments in this document, impacts to environmental sites of concern will be avoided.
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SECTION I – PERMITS CHECKLIST Permits (mark all that apply)
Likely Required
Army Corps of Engineers (404/Section10 Permit) Individual Permit (IP) Nationwide Permit (NWP) Regional General Permit (RGP) Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Other Wetland Mitigation required Stream Mitigation required IDEM Section 401 WQC Isolated Wetlands determination Rule 5 Other Wetland Mitigation required Stream Mitigation required Construction in a Floodway Navigable Waterway Permit Lake Preservation Permit Other Mitigation Required US Coast Guard Section 9 Bridge Permit Others (Please discuss in the remarks box below) Remarks:
X
X
X
X
An IDEM Rule 5 permit will be required due to the disturbance of more than one acre of land. As discussed previously, the IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife stated that formal approval by the IDNR under the regulatory programs administered by the Division of Water may be required for this project (Appendix C21). The sub-recipient of the RTP funds, the City of Peru, should coordinate with the USACE to determine permit requirements to remove the remnants and piers of the former railroad corridor bridge over Prairie Ditch in order to construct the proposed pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge for the trail; the project will likely require a Regional General Permit (RGP) from the USACE. Coordination will occur with the IDNR, USACE, and IDEM prior to construction to determine permit requirements. It will be the responsibility of the project sponsor or designer on behalf of the project sponsor to obtain the necessary permits.
SECTION J- ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS The following information should be provided below: List all commitments, name of agency/organization requesting the commitment(s), and indicating which are firm and which are for further consideration. The commitments should be numbered. Remarks:
Firm: 1. If the scope of work or permanent or temporary right-of-way amounts change, the INDOT Environmental Services Division (ESD) and the INDOT District Environmental Section will be contacted immediately. (INDOT ESD)
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2. An INDOT right-of-way encroachment permit will be required for the portion of trail that will travel under U.S. 24 and through INDOT-owned right-of-way. (INDOT ESD) 3. If any archaeological artifacts or human remains are uncovered during construction, demolition, or earthmoving activities, construction in the immediate area of the find will be stopped, and INDOT Cultural Resources Office and the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will be notified immediately (INDOT CRO). 4. Obtain a Rule 5 Storm Water Runoff Permit from the Office of Water Quality if there will be a disturbance of land area over one acre. (IDEM) 5. If a spill occurs or contaminated soils or water are encountered during construction, appropriate PPE should be used. Contaminated materials will need to be properly handled by trained personnel and disposed in accordance with current regulations. IDEM should be notified through the spill line at (888) 233-7745 within 24 hours of discovery of a release from a UST system and within two (2) hours of discovery of a spill. (INDOT ESD) 6. It is the responsibility of the project sponsor to notify school corporations and emergency services at least two weeks prior to any construction that would block or limit access. (INDOT ESD) 7. The City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will coordinate with the Nickel Plate Trail Inc. group, the not-for-profit entity that manages the trail system, two weeks prior to construction of the connections to minimize impacts to the use of existing trails. (INDOT ESD; see recommendations from INDOT SAM in Appendix E-6) 8. The City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will coordinate with the owner of the active railroad adjacent to 9th Street to ensure no impacts will occur. (INDOT ESD; see recommendations from INDOT SAM in Appendix E-6) 9. Coordination by the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, with the IDNR Division of Oil and Gas will occur to ensure no impacts to petroleum wells will occur. (INDOT ESD) 10. The sub-recipient of the RTP funds, the City of Peru, will coordinate with the USACE and IDEM to determine permit requirements to remove the remnants and piers of the former railroad corridor bridge over Prairie Ditch in order to construct the proposed pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge for the trail. (IDEM) 11. Coordination by the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will be completed with IDEM by the project’s letting date or prior to the commencement of construction, whichever occurs first, regarding the RCRA Generator/TSD site adjacent to the proposed Segment 1 trail, and, if warranted, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment may be needed. (INDOT ESD). 12. Coordination by the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will occur with IDEM and Peru Utilities prior to construction and will be completed by the project’s letting date or prior to the commencement of construction, whichever occurs first, to ensure no impacts to the NPDES facility at 252 N. Tippecanoe Street (adjacent to proposed Segment 1 trail) will occur. (INDOT ESD) 13. Coordination by the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will occur with Peru Utilities prior to construction and will be completed by the project’s letting date or prior to the commencement of construction, whichever occurs first, to ensure no impacts will occur to the two NPDES pipe locations at 801 N. Clay Street. (INDOT ESD) 14. Coordination by the City of Peru, the sub-recipient of the RTP funds for this project, will occur with the USACE 404 program and IDEM 401 program regarding the need for permits for removing the remnants of the former railroad bridge in Prairie Ditch. (IDEM) 15. Do not remove trees between April 1 and September 30 to avoid incidental take of an occupied bat roost tree. (USFWS) 16. A hydraulic design study that addresses various structure size alternates will be completed during the preliminary design phase. A summary of this study will be included with the Field Check Plans. (INDOT ESD)
For Further Consideration: 17. Post DO NOT DISTURB signs at the construction zone boundaries, and do not clear trees or understory vegetation outside the boundaries. (USFWS)
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18. Avoid all work within the inundated part of the stream channel during fish spawning season (April 1 through June 30). (USFWS) 19. Restrict below low-water mark work to the placement of piers, pilings and/or footings, shaping the spill slopes around bridge abutments, and placement of riprap. (USFWS) 20. Restrict channel work and vegetation to the minimum necessary. (USFWS) 21. Construct new structures with a widened span to provide for wildlife crossing. (USFWS) 22. Extend riprap to below low-water elevation to provide aquatic habitat. (USFWS) 23. Implement temporary erosion and siltation control devices such as placement of riprap check dams in drainage ways and ditches, installation of silt fences, covering exposed areas with erosion control materials, and grading slopes to retain runoff in basins. (USFWS and IDNR Fish and Wildlife) 24. Construct the project along forest patches rather than through the interior of forested patches. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 25. Construct paved trails along existing trails or other previously disturbed areas (e.g. railroad beds) to the greatest extent practicable. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 26. The IDNR recommends a mitigation plan be developed (and submitted with the permit application, if required) if habitat impacts will occur. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 27. Impacts to non-wetland forest of one (1) acre or more should be mitigated at a minimum 2:1 ratio. If less than one acre of non-wetland forest is removed in a rural setting, replacement should be at a 1:1 ratio based on area. Impacts to non-wetland forest under one (1) acre in an urban setting should be mitigated by planting five trees, at least two inches in DBH, for each tree which is removed that is 10 inches DBH or greater (5:1 mitigation based on the number of large trees). (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 28. A native riparian forest mitigation plan should use at least five (5) canopy trees and five (5) understory trees or shrubs selected from the Woody Riparian Vegetation list or an approved equal. A native riparian forest mitigation plan for impacts of less than one acre in an urban area may involve fewer numbers of species, depending on the level of impact. Additionally, a native herbaceous seed mixture should be planted consisting of at least ten (10) species of grasses, sedges, and wildflowers selected from the Herbaceous Vegetation list or an approved equal. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 29. Plant five (5) trees at least two (2) inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) for every tree removed that is over 10 inches in diameter at DBH. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 30. Choose a replacement structure that allows for favorable wildlife passage conditions. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 31. Minimize vegetation removal and in-channel disturbance and the clearing of trees and brush to the greatest extent possible. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 32. Minimize the use of riprap and placing only enough riprap to provide stream bank toe protection (placing riprap in the active thalweg channel is not recommended). (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 33. Choose a replacement structure that allows for favorable wildlife passage conditions. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 34. Revegetate disturbed areas using a mixture of grasses, sedges, wildflowers, shrubs, and hardwood trees that are native to northern Indiana and specifically for stream bank/floodway stabilization purposes as soon as possible after the project is complete. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 35. All excavated material must be properly spread or completely removed from the project site such that erosion and off-site sedimentation of the material is prevented. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 36. Restrict work in the waterway from April 1 through June 30 without prior written approval of the IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 37. Post “Do Not Mow or Spray� signs along the right-of-way. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 38. Do not excavate in the low flow area except for the placement of piers, foundations, and riprap, or removal of the old structure. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 39. Project permits must be posted and maintained at the project site until the project is completed. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 40. Do not leave felled trees, brush, or other debris in the floodway. Remove all construction debris from the floodway. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife)
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41. Seed and protect disturbed stream banks that are 3:1 or steeper with heavy-duty net-free biodegradable erosion control blankets to minimize the entrapment and snaring of small wildlife such as snakes and turtles (follow manufacturer’s recommendation for installation); see and apply mulch on all other disturbed areas. (IDNR Fish & Wildlife) 42. The physical disturbance of the stream and riparian vegetation, especially large trees overhanging any affected water bodies should be limited to only that which is absolutely necessary to complete the project. (IDEM) 43. IDEM recommends that appropriate structures and techniques be utilized both during the construction phase, and after completion of the project, to minimize the impacts associated with storm water runoff. (IDEM) 44. Reasonable precautions must be taken to minimize fugitive dust emissions from construction and demolition activities. Dirt tracked onto paved roads from unpaved areas should be minimized. (IDEM) 45. The use of cutback asphalt, or asphalt emulsion containing more than seven percent (7%) oil distillate, is prohibited during the months of April and October. (IDEM) 46. Wastes and unused building materials shall be managed and disposed of in accordance with all applicable statutes and regulations. (IDEM) 47. A stable construction site access shall be provided at all points of construction traffic ingress and egress to the project site. (IDEM) 48. Public or private roadways shall be kept cleared of accumulated sediment that is a result of run-off or tracking. (IDEM)
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SECTION K- EARLY COORDINATION Please list the date coordination was sent and all agencies that were contacted as a part of the development of this Environmental Study. Also, include the date of their response or indicate that no response was received. INDOT and FHWA are automatically considered early coordination participants and should only be listed if a response is received. Remarks:
Early Coordination packets were sent to regulatory agencies on November 14, 2018; January 7, 2019; and February 16, 2019. Responses received from agencies are listed below. Agency IDNR, Division of Fish and Wildlife NRCS USFWS IGS (online Environmental Assessment submission response) IDEM Automated Response (Online) IDEM WHPA Determinator National Park Service HUD Miami County Highway Department Miami County Commissioners Miami County Council Miami County Surveyor City of Peru (RTP grant recipient) Miami County Floodplain Administrator (email sent 1/7/2019) Peru MS4 Coordinator USACE – Louisville District IDNR, Division of Outdoor Recreation Nickel Plate Trail, Inc.
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November 14, 2018 Early Coordination Response Dates 12/14/2018 12/17/2018, 1/16/2019 11/26/2018, 11/27/2018 (Official Species List via IPAC retrieved 2/7/2019) 11/14/2018 11/14/2018 Accessed 1/4/2019 No response No response No response No response No response No response No response 1/7/2019, 1/8/2019 No response No response No response No response
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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDICES
PAGE
Appendix A- INDOT Supporting Documentation
A1 A2
CE Level Threshold Chart
Appendix B – Graphics Maps of the Project Area Photo Key Maps & Site Photographs of the Project Area Aerial Maps of Proposed Vegetation Removal (including trees)
Appendix C – Early Coordination Early Coordination Mailing List 11/14/2018 Early Coordination Review Agency Letter Agency Responses IPAC Official Species List (generated 2/7/2019
Appendix D – Section 106 of the NHPA Coordination 2/4/2019 MPPA Category B-8 Determination Documentation
Appendix E – Red Flag Investigation (RFI) RFI Report & supporting maps for northern trails (Segments 1 & 2) Miami Co. Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Species List for Segments 1 & 2 RFI Report & supporting maps for southern trail (Segment 3) Miami Co. Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Species List for Segment 3
Appendix F – Water Resources Waters of the U.S. Determination (McLane, January 2019) IDEM WHPA map
Appendix G – Public Involvement 11/1/2018 Press release mentioning project 5/1/2018 press release discussing IDNR RTP grant award for project 12/6/2017 press release mentioning project 4/27/2017 Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. social media announcement regarding public meeting for project Newspaper articles mentioning project
Appendix H – Air Quality 2018-2021 Indiana STIP pages
Appendix I – Additional Information 8/7/2018 INDOT ESD EJ analysis approval email EJ analysis & supporting documentation LWCF list for Miami Co. 5/1/2017 Peru Community Schools support letter & intent to donate land for the project 4/27/2011 Central Lighting Service & Supply Co., Inc. support letter & intent to donate land for the project
B1 B2 B5 B36 C1 C2 C3 C5 C28 D1 D2 E1 E2 E15 E16 E29 F1 F2 F61 G1 G2 G4 G5 G6 G8 H1 H2 I1 I2 I3 I13 I14 I15
Appendix A Threshold Table
A-1
Categorical Exclusion Level Thresholds
Section 106
Stream Impacts Wetland Impacts Right-of-way3 Relocations Threatened/Endangered Species (Species Specific Programmatic for Indiana bat & northern long eared bat) Threatened/Endangered Species (Any other species)
Environmental Justice
Sole Source Aquifer Floodplain Coastal Zone Consistency National Wild and Scenic River New Alignment Section 4(f) Impacts Section 6(f) Impacts Added Through Lane Permanent Traffic Alteration Coast Guard Permit Noise Analysis Required Air Quality Analysis Required Approval Level • District Env. Supervisor • Env. Services Division • FHWA
PCE
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Falls within guidelines of Minor Projects PA
“No Historic Properties Affected”
“No Adverse Effect”
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No construction in waterways or water bodies No adverse impacts to wetlands Property acquisition for preservation only or none None “No Effect”, “Not likely to Adversely Affect" (Without AMMs4 or with AMMs required for all projects5) Falls within guidelines of USFWS 2013 Interim Policy No disproportionately high and adverse impacts Detailed Assessment Not Required No Substantial Impacts Consistent Not Present
< 300 linear feet of stream impacts < 0.1 acre
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< 1 acre
≥ 1 acre
< 0.5 acre
≥ 0.5 acre
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with INDOT Environmental Services. INDOT will then coordinate with the appropriate FHWA Environmental Specialist. involvement with a bridge processed under the Historic Bridge Programmatic Agreement. 3Permanent and/or temporary right-of-way. 4AMMs = Avoidance and Mitigation Measures. 5AMMs determined by the IPAC decision key to be needed that are listed in the USFWS User’s Guide for the Range-wide Programmatic Consultation for Indiana bat and Northern long-eared bat as “required for all projects”. 6Potential for causing a disproportionately high and adverse impact. 7Hot Spot Analysis and/or MSAT Quantitative Emission Analysis. *Substantial public or agency controversy may require a higher-level NEPA document. 2Any
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Facing southeast at end of existing Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of Lover’s Lane, toward Segment 1 proposed trail point of beginning on the south side of Lover’s Lane.
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Facing southeast to proposed Segment 1 point of beginning at gravel parking area on Lover’s Lane.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Lover’s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B-6
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Facing southeast along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of trail on the former railroad corridor from Lover’s Lane to Prairie Ditch- narrow undeveloped and unmarked walking path with young trees, overhanging tree branches, and understory vegetation.
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Facing northwest along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of trail on the former railroad corridor from Lover’s Lane to Prairie Ditch- narrow undeveloped and unmarked walking path with young trees, overhanging tree branches, and understory vegetation.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Lover’s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B-7
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Facing northwest along proposed Segment 1.
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Facing southwest along proposed Segment 1, toward US 24.
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Facing southwest along proposed Segment 1, under westbound US 24 bridge.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B-8
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Facing southeast along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of trail on the former railroad corridor from Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to Prairie Ditch.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B-9
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Facing northwest proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of trail on the former railroad corridor from Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to Prairie Ditch.
10. Facing west from proposed Segment 1 to lake adjacent to former railroad corridor; no impacts anticipated.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 10
11. Facing east along Segment 1; utilities include gas and cable.
12. Facing southeast at Prairie Ditch; remnants of former railroad crossing remain.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 11
13. Facing southeast at Prairie Ditch; remnants of former railroad crossing remain.
14. Facing west along Segment 1 at connection with proposed stone trail (Segment 2).
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 12
15. Facing west to proposed Segment 1 at proposed trailhead (Harrison Ave).
16. Facing northwest along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of Segment 1 on the former railroad corridor- undeveloped and unmarked walking path, approximately 4-6 feet in width (varies).
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 13
17. Facing southeast along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of Segment 1 on the former railroad corridor- undeveloped and unmarked walking path, approximately 4-6 feet in width (varies).
18. Facing southeast along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of Segment 1 on the former railroad corridor- undeveloped and unmarked walking path, approximately 4-6 feet in width (varies).
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 14
19. Facing northwest along proposed Segment 1. Typical conditions for this portion of Segment 1 on the former railroad corridor- undeveloped and unmarked walking path, approximately 4-6 feet in width (varies).
20. Facing northwest along proposed Segment 1 from a point near Denver Street, north of Washington St.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 15
21. Facing southeast along proposed Segment 1, toward Washington St.
22. Facing southeast at Washington Street and proposed Segment 1 street crossing.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 16
23. Facing northwest from the south side of Washington Street toward new street crossing and proposed Segment 1 alignment.
24. Facing northeast along proposed Segment 1; typical conditions. Some vegetation (on left here) will require removal to provide adequate space between trail and roadway.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 17
25. Facing southwest along proposed Segment 1.
26. Facing southwest toward Segment 1 point of ending at 9th Street.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 18
27. Facing northeast at proposed Segment 1 point of ending at 9th Street (near Tippecanoe St). Endpoint to have benches and barriers separating trail from roadway; proposed trail will connect to existing sidewalks to the east.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 1, Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane to 9th St), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 19
1S. Facing east along proposed Segment 2 stone trail, to connection with Segment 3 asphalt trail on former railroad corridor.
2S. Facing west along proposed Segment 2 stone trail alignment; overhead utility lines and Prairie Ditch on right (north).
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 2, Stone Trail), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 20
3S. Facing west along proposed Segment 2 stone trail.
4S. Facing south along proposed Segment 2 stone trail to adjacent school athletic fields and Roxy Theater.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 2, Stone Trail), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 21
5S. Facing east at Segment 2 stone trail point of ending; benches to be installed at endpoint.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 2, Stone Trail), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 22
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Facing southwest to Segment 3 point of beginning at existing Nickel Plate Trail bridge over the Wabash River.
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Facing southeast along proposed Segment 3, on existing gravel drive.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 25
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Facing southeast where proposed Segment 3 leaves gravel drive and enters wooded area of Peru City Park.
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Facing southeast along trail alignment; typical conditions of this area. Trail to be routed around large trees to avoid removal.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 26
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Facing northeast toward Peru City Park ball diamonds.
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Facing northwest along trail alignment, to be located along wooded area to avoid tree removal.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 27
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Facing southwest along trail alignment behind ball diamonds; trees and vegetation to be removed.
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Facing southeast toward eastern connection to existing park trail; proposed Segment 3 to be routed along wooded area to avoid tree removal.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 28
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Facing south at connection of Segment 3 to existing park trail.
10. Facing south to Wabash River from existing overlook on existing park trail.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 29
11. Facing east along existing park trail, to be widened to 10 feet as part of this project (currently 8 feet wide).
12. Facing southeast at connection of proposed Segment 3 and existing trail to be widened.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 30
13. Facing northeast toward city-owned property parcel; typical conditions in this area. Trail to be routed around large trees to avoid removal.
14. Facing northeast toward city-owned property parcel.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 31
15. Facing east along proposed Segment 3 within city-owned property parcel; trail to be located along property line due to planned development.
16. Facing northeast along proposed Segment 3; additional vegetation to be removed for the trail to accommodate proposed development of this city-owned property parcel.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 32
17. Facing southeast to Wabash River at existing NPDES pipe on city-owned property parcel.
18. Facing north at NPDES pipe location.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 33
19. Facing northeast along proposed Segment 3; additional vegetation to be removed for the trail to accommodate proposed development of this city-owned property parcel.
20. Facing southeast at Segment 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connection with the City Riverwalk, an existing trail.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 34
21. Facing northeast to existing City Riverwalk Trail and connection with proposed Segment 3.
22. Wabash River view from existing City Riverwalk, at connection to proposed Segment 3.
Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector (Segment 3), Des. 1702275 City of Peru/Miami Co., IN 11.12.2018 Site Photos B - 35
Peru Nickel Plate Trail, Des 1702275 Anticipated Vegetation Removal
For bridge construction over Prairie Ditch- approx. 0.124 acre of tree removal, 0.184 acre of vegetation removal
Lover's Lane to north of US 24approx. 0.511 acre tree removal; 0.128 vegetation removal
Under US 24- approx. 0.124 acre vegetation removal; no tree removal
south of US 24 to Prairie Ditch- approx. 0.323 acre tree removal; 0.081 vegetation removal
Stone trail- approx. 1.097 acres vegetation removal; no tree removal
Wooded area near Adams Ave to Washington St.approx. 0.2 acre vegetation removal; no tree removal
Prairie Ditch to end of wooded area near Adams Ave- approx. 0.634 acre tree removal; 0.422 acre vegetation removal Washington St. to about Euclid Aveapprox. 0.149 acre vegetation removal; no tree removal
About Euclid Ave to about Carbon Aveapprox. 0.116 acre tree removal; 0.174 acre vegetation removal
About Carbon Ave to 9th St- approx. 0.275 acre vegetation removal; no tree removal
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail, Des 1702275 Anticipated Vegetation Removal
From opening to Riverwalkapprox. 0.895 acre vegetation removal; no tree removal From connection to existing trail to where proposed trail leaves existing gravel drive- no vegetation removal
From gravel drive to opening near park barnapprox. 0.18 acre tree removal; 0.045 vegetation removal
Open area, along wooded area- approx. 0.152 acre vegetation removal; no tree removal
Behind ball diamonds- approx. 0.109 acre of tree removal, 0.135 acre vegetation removal
From existing trail to open terrain on YMCA property- approx. 0.257 acre tree removal; 0.064 acre vegetation removal
Existing trail widening- approx. 0.054 acre tree removal; 0.054 acre vegetation removal
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Appendix C Early Coordination
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Peru- Nickel Plate Trail Connector, Des 1702275 Early Coordination Notice sent to the Following Agencies: Environmental Coordinator IDNR, Div. of Fish & Wildlife environmentalreview@dnr.in.gov State Conservationist NRCS 6013 Lakeside Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46278 rick.neilson@in.usda.gov Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, IN 47403-2121 robin_mcwilliams@fws.gov Ms. Nancy Hasenmueller Indiana Geological Survey Online Env. Assessment: https://igws.indiana.edu/eAssessment/ IDEM On-Line Submission https://www.in.gov/idem/5283.htm FHWA Rm. 254, Federal Office Bldg. 575 North Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 joyce.newland@dot.gov Regional Environmental Coordinator Midwest Regional Office National Park Service 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 hector_santiago@nps.gov (Based on NPS guidance received 9.17.2018)
US Dept. of HUD Region 5 Environmental Officer Medcalfe Federal Bldg. 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Rm 2401 Chicago, IL 60604 Michael.E.Wurl@hud.gov Chief, Groundwater Section Indiana Department of Environmental Management 100 N. Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 https://www.in.gov/idem/cleanwater /pages/wellhead/ jsulliva@idem.IN.gov Manager, Public Hearings INDOT 100 N. Senate Ave Indianapolis, IN 46204 rclark@indot.in.gov INDOT Fort Wayne District Environmental Team Karen Novak Knovak@indot.in.gov Ron Bales, INDOT ES rbales@indot.in.gov Department of the Army Louisville District, Corps of Engineers ATTN: CEPMP-P-E PO Box 59 Louisville, KY 40201-0059 gregory.a.mckay@usace.army.mil Miami County Council 25 North Broadway Peru, IN 46970 Mike Sisson, Highway Supt. Miami County Highway Dept. 35 German St. Peru, IN 46970 msisson@miamicountyin.gov
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Miami County Commissioners 25 N. Broadway Peru, IN 46970 Josh Francis, Chairman jfrancis@miamicountyin.gov Greg Wilkinson Miami County Surveyor 25 N. Broadway Room 104 Peru, IN 46970 gwilkinson@miamicountyin.gov IDNR Division of Outdoor Recreation bbronson@dnr.in.gov TBlevins1@dnr.IN.gov City of Peru (grant recipient) 35 S. Broadway Peru, IN 46970 Mayor Gabriel Greer ggreer@cityofperu.org Ashley Lowe, Assistant alowe@cityofperu.org Mike Kuepper, Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. mike@kfavor.com Peru MS4 Coordinator Jamin Beisiegel jbeisiegel@peruutilities.com
Miami Co. Floodplain Administrator mmckinney@miamicountyin.gov inspmc@miamicountyin.gov (email sent on January 7, 2019) INDOT Aviation (due to Peru Municipal Airport being within 20,000 feet of project; email sent on February 16, 2019) AFrench2@indot.in.gov Project not located within an MPO
Note to Reader: The project maps and site photos in Appendix B were sent to environmental review agencies along with this sample early coordination letter.
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November 14, 2018 Re: Des No. 1702275, Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector Project, along a former railroad corridor, ditch, and within Peru city property; City of Peru, Miami Co. Environmental Reviewer, A trail project is being proposed in the City of Peru and surrounding area, Miami County, Indiana (Des No. 1702275). The project is funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and matching local funds. The project sponsor is the IDNR, and the City of Peru is the sub-recipient of the RTP funds. Two asphalt trail sections and one stone trail section are proposed as well as a trailhead on Harrison Ave. The purpose of this project is to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the north of Peru to existing sidewalks in the City and school athletic fields, and to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the south of Peru to city parks and planned development. The need for this project arises from the lack of connections between existing Nickel Plate Trail sections and community amenities. The proposed asphalt trails would be segments of the 40-plus mile existing Nickel Plate Trail system. This project will include the development of three trail segments: 1. Segment 1 will be a 1.31- mile asphalt trail 10’ wide with two-foot stone shoulders that will be constructed entirely within the boundaries of a former railroad corridor. This proposed trail segment will begin at the gravel trailhead on Lover’s Lane, north of the City and across from the endpoint of the existing Nickel Plate Trail system. This segment will travel within the former railroad corridor, under U.S. 24, and end at an existing sidewalk on 9th Street. The trail’s crossing over Prairie Ditch will be designed by others as part of the local grant match for this RTP project and constructed concurrently with this project. The railroad ballast from Lover’s Lane to Prairie Ditch is overgrown with trees and understory; the proposed Segment 1 alignment will follow an undeveloped and unmarked walking path on the railroad ballast. From Prairie Ditch to Washington Street, proposed Segment 1 will follow an undeveloped and unmarked walking path on that varies between 4 and 6 feet in width. From Washington to Segment 1’s point of ending at 9th Street, the proposed trail will be constructed adjacent to alleys and Denver Street, utilizing cleared portions of the former railroad corridor to the greatest extent possible to avoid vegetation removal. 2. Segment 2 will be a 10’ wide stone trail beginning at Segment 1 described above and will traverse west approximately 0.45 mile in length to an endpoint with a bench at Peru school athletic fields. This trail will be located on the south side of Prairie Ditch, traveling generally along a linear clearing made for existing overhead power utilities. 3. Segment 3 will be an asphalt trail 10’ wide with two-foot stone shoulders approximately 1.05 mile in length that will begin at a connection with the existing Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the trail bridge over the Wabash River. This proposed trail will utilize part of an existing stone path before traveling through a wooded area of Peru City Park. The trail will then travel behind the Park baseball diamonds to a point of connection with an existing 8’ wide asphalt trail within the Park. A portion of this existing trail will be widened to 10 feet as part of construction of Segment 3. Segment 3 will continue eastward through a wooded area, routed to avoid large trees, and will traverse eastward along the southern boundary of recently acquired city property until it terminates at a connection to the City Riverwalk, an existing trail. 1104 Prospect Street Indianapolis, IN 46203
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The proposed trailhead in this project will be constructed on land owned by the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. group, which will be donated as part of the RTP grant local match for the project. An asphalt or stone trail connection will be constructed between the trailhead parking and proposed trail. Amenities such as benches, bike racks, and signage will also be installed. All trails in this project will be ADA compliant per RTP requirements. Anticipated impacts: § Over 0.5 acre of right-of-way will be required for this project. Acquisition will be a combination of land donations, permanent right-of-way, and permanent easement. Almost all of Segment 3 will be constructed on cityowned property. No relocations of residents or businesses will be required for this project. § Some tree removal along the railroad corridor and within city-owned property will occur for construction of the trails; removal of large trees will be avoided to the greatest extent possible. § The city-owned property east of Peru City Park is identified as a Voluntary Remediation Program site. Studies of the site’s contamination have been conducted; the trail will be routed around the mapped contaminated areas, and excavation will be minimal (excavation is anticipated to be 12 inches in depth for the trail’s stone base and asphalt). The property was recently cleared of trees and vegetation for future site development (potentially a YMCA facility). § A draft Waters of the U.S. Report is in development; the proposed trails will be routed to avoid wetlands identified in the report. Segment 3 will be constructed on the north side of the Wabash River; it should be noted that the terrain on which the trail will be constructed is elevated above the river, and will not be located near the River’s top of bank; therefore, no impacts to the Wabash River are anticipated (refer to the enclosed topographic map and site photos) § The crossing over Prairie Ditch is anticipated to be a single span, 12-foot wide steel truss and treated lumber bridge. Design and construction of the bridge are being developed by others with local funds that will be used as a part of the grant local match for this RTP project. § The project should qualify for the USFWS Range-wide Programmatic Consultation for Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat via IPaC. Information specific to your agency’s area of expertise concerning the effects of the project should be forwarded to Erin Mulryan, Green 3, 1104 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203 or by email, erin@green3studio.com. If you have any questions or comments regarding this request, please contact me at (317) 634-4110 or by email. Your response is requested within 30 days. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely,
Erin Mulryan, MPA
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City of Peru Mayor Gabriel Greer 35 S. Broadway Peru , IN 46970 Date
Green 3, LLC Erin Mulryan 1104 Prospect St. Indianapolis , IN 46203
Dear Grant Administrator or Other Finance Approval Authority: RE: A trail project is being proposed in the City of Peru and surrounding area, Miami County, Indiana (Des No. 1702275). The project is funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and matching local funds. Two asphalt trail sections and one stone trail section are proposed as well as a trailhead on Harrison Ave. The purpose of this project is to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the north of Peru to existing sidewalks in the City and school athletic fields, and to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the south of Peru to city parks and planned development. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is aware that many local government or notfor-profit entities are seeking grant monies, a bond issuance, or another public funding mechanism to cover some portion of the cost of a public works, infrastructure, or community development project. IDEM also is aware that in order to be eligible for such funding assistance, applicants are required to first evaluate the potential impacts that their particular project may have on the environment. In order to assist applicants seeking such financial assistance and to ensure that such projects do not have an adverse impact on the environment, IDEM has prepared the following list of environmental issues that each applicant must consider in order to minimize environmental impacts in compliance with all relevant state laws. IDEM recommends that each applicant consider the following issues when moving forward with their project. IDEM also requests that, in addition to submitting the information requested above, each applicant also sign the attached certification, attesting to the fact that they have read the letter in its entirety, agree to abide by the recommendations of the letter, and to apply for any permits required from IDEM for the completion of their project. IDEM recommends that any person(s) intending to complete a public works, infrastructure, or community development project using any public funding consider each of the following applicable recommendations and requirements:
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please be mindful that those maps do not depict jurisdictional wetlands regulated by the USACE or the Department of Environmental Management. A valid jurisdictional wetlands determination can only be made by the USACE, using the 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual. USACE recommends that you have a consultant check to determine whether your project will abut, or lie within, a wetland area. To view a list of consultants that have requested to be included on a list posted by the USACE on their Web site, see USACE Permits and Public Notices (http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil /orf/default.asp) (http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/orf /default.asp (http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil /orf/default.asp)) and then click on "Information" from the menu on the right-hand side of that page. Their "Consultant List" is the fourth entry down on the "Information" page. Please note that the USACE posts all consultants that request to appear on the list, and that inclusion of any particular consultant on the list does not represent an endorsement of that consultant by the USACE, or by IDEM. Much of northern Indiana (Newton, Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaGrange, Steuben, and Dekalb counties; large portions of Jasper, Starke, Marshall, Noble, Allen, and Adams counties; and lesser portions of Benton, White, Pulaski, Kosciusko, and Wells counties) is served by the USACE District Office in Detroit (313-226-6812). The central and southern portions of the state (large portions of Benton, White, Pulaski, Kosciosko, and Wells counties; smaller portions of Jasper, Starke, Marshall , Noble, Allen, and Adams counties; and all other Indiana counties located in north-central, central, and southern Indiana ) are served by the USACE Louisville District Office (502-315-6733). Additional information on contacting these U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) District Offices, government agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands, and other water quality issues, can be found at http://www.in.gov/idem/4396.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4396.htm). IDEM recommends that impacts to wetlands and other water resources be avoided to the fullest extent. 2. In the event a Section 404 wetlands permit is required from the USACE, you also must obtain a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the IDEM Office of Water Quality. To learn more about the water quality certification program, visit: http://www.in.gov/idem/4384.htm (http://www.in.gov /idem/4384.htm). 3. If the USACE determines that a wetland or other body of water is isolated and not subject to Clean Water Act regulation, it is still regulated by the state of Indiana . A state isolated wetland permit from IDEM's Office of Water Quality is required for any activity that results in the discharge of dredged or fill materials into isolated wetlands. To learn more about isolated wetlands, contact the Office of Water Quality at 317-233-8488. 4. If your project will impact more than 0.5 acres of wetland, stream relocation, or other large-scale alterations to bodies of water such as the creation of a dam or a water diversion, you should seek additional input from the Office of Water Quality, Wetlands staff at 317-233-8488. 5. Work within the one-hundred year floodway of a given body of water is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water. Contact this agency at 317-232-4160 for further information. 6. The physical disturbance of the stream and riparian vegetation, especially large trees overhanging any affected water bodies should be limited to only that which is absolutely necessary to complete the project. The shade provided by the large overhanging trees helps maintain proper stream temperatures and dissolved oxygen for aquatic life. 7. For projects involving construction activity (which includes clearing, grading, excavation and other land disturbing activities) that result in the disturbance of one (1), or more, acres of total land area, contact the Office of Water Quality – Watershed Planning Branch (317/233-1864) regarding the need for of a Rule 5 Storm Water Runoff Permit. Visit the following Web page
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http://www.in.gov/idem/4902.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4902.htm) To obtain, and operate under, a Rule 5 permit you will first need to develop a Construction Plan (http://www.in.gov/idem/4917.htm#constreq (http://www.in.gov/idem/4917.htm#constreq)), and as described in 327 IAC 15-5-6.5 (http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/T03270/A00150 [PDF] (http://www.in.gov /legislative/iac/T03270/A00150.PDF), pages 16 through 19). Before you may apply for a Rule 5 Permit, or begin construction, you must submit your Construction Plan to your county Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) (http://www.in.gov/isda/soil/contacts/map.html (http://www.in.gov/isda/soil/contacts /map.html)). Upon receipt of the construction plan, personnel of the SWCD or the Indiana Department of Environmental Management will review the plan to determine if it meets the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5. Plans that are deemed deficient will require re-submittal. If the plan is sufficient you will be notified and instructed to submit the verification to IDEM as part of the Rule 5 Notice of Intent (NOI) submittal. Once construction begins, staff of the SWCD or Indiana Department of Environmental Management will perform inspections of activities at the site for compliance with the regulation. Please be mindful that approximately 149 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) areas are now being established by various local governmental entities throughout the state as part of the implementation of Phase II federal storm water requirements. All of these MS4 areas will eventually take responsibility for Construction Plan review, inspection, and enforcement. As these MS4 areas obtain program approval from IDEM, they will be added to a list of MS4 areas posted on the IDEM Website at: http://www.in.gov/idem/4900.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4900.htm). If your project is located in an IDEM-approved MS4 area, please contact the local MS4 program about meeting their storm water requirements. Once the MS4 approves the plan, the NOI can be submitted to IDEM. Regardless of the size of your project, or which agency you work with to meet storm water requirements, IDEM recommends that appropriate structures and techniques be utilized both during the construction phase, and after completion of the project, to minimize the impacts associated with storm water runoff. The use of appropriate planning and site development and appropriate storm water quality measures are recommended to prevent soil from leaving the construction site during active land disturbance and for post construction water quality concerns. Information and assistance regarding storm water related to construction activities are available from the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) offices in each county or from IDEM. 8. For projects involving impacts to fish and botanical resources, contact the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Fish and Wildlife (317-232-4080) for additional project input. 9. For projects involving water main construction, water main extensions, and new public water supplies, contact the Office of Water Quality - Drinking Water Branch (317-308-3299) regarding the need for permits. 10. For projects involving effluent discharges to waters of the State of Indiana , contact the Office of Water Quality - Permits Branch (317-233-0468) regarding the need for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. 11. For projects involving the construction of wastewater facilities and sewer lines, contact the Office of Water Quality - Permits Branch (317-232-8675) regarding the need for permits.
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The above-noted project (see page 1) should be designed to minimize any impact on ambient air quality in, or near, the project area. The project must comply with all federal and state air pollution regulations. Consideration should be given to the following: 1. Regarding open burning, and disposing of organic debris generated by land clearing activities; some types of open burning are allowed under specific conditions (http://www.in.gov/idem/4148.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4148.htm)). You also can seek an open burning variance from IDEM. IDEM generally recommends that you take vegetative wastes to a registered yard waste composting facility or that the waste be chipped or shredded with composting on-site. You must register with IDEM if more than 2,000 pounds is to be composted; contact 317-232-0066). The finished compost can then be used as a mulch or soil amendment. You also may bury any vegetative wastes (such as leaves, twigs, branches, limbs, tree trunks and stumps) on-site, although burying large quantities of such material can lead to subsidence problems. 2. Reasonable precautions must be taken to minimize fugitive dust emissions from construction and demolition activities. For example, wetting the area with water, constructing wind barriers, or treating dusty areas with chemical stabilizers (such as calcium chloride or several other commercial products). Dirt tracked onto paved roads from unpaved areas should be minimized. If construction or demolition is conducted in a wooded area where blackbirds have roosted or abandoned buildings or building sections in which pigeons or bats have roosted for three to five years, precautionary measures should be taken to avoid an outbreak of histoplasmosis. This disease is caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, which stems from bird or bat droppings that have accumulated in one area for three to five years. The spores from this fungus become airborne when the area is disturbed and can cause infections over an entire community downwind of the site. The area should be wetted down prior to cleanup or demolition of the project site. For more detailed information on histoplasmosis prevention and control, please contact the Acute Disease Control Division of the Indiana State Department of Health at 317-233-7272. 3. The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that people not have long-term exposure to radon at levels above 4 pCi/L. For a county-by-county map of predicted radon levels in Indiana , visit http://www.in.gov/idem/4267.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4267.htm). The U.S. EPA further recommends that all homes and apartments (within three stories of ground level) be tested for radon. If in-home radon levels are determined to be 4 pCi/L or higher, then U.S. EPA recommends a follow-up test. If the second test confirms that radon levels are 4 pCi/L or higher, then U.S. EPA recommends the installation of radon-reduction measures. For a list of qualified radon testers and radon mitigation (or reduction) specialists, visit http://www. in.gov/isdh/regsvcs/radhealth /pdfs/radon_testers_mitigators_list.pdf (http://www.in.gov/isdh/regsvcs/radhealth /pdfs/radon_testers_mitigators_list.pdf). Also, is recommended that radon reduction measures be built into all new homes, particularly in areas like Indiana that have moderate to high predicted radon levels. To learn more about radon, radon risks, and ways to reduce exposure, visit http://www.in.gov /isdh/regsvcs/radhealth/radon.htm (http://www.in.gov/isdh/regsvcs/radhealth/radon.htm), http://www.in.gov/idem/4145.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4145.htm), or http://www.epa.gov/radon /index.html (http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html). 4. With respect to asbestos removal, all facilities slated for renovation or demolition (except residential buildings that have four (4) or fewer dwelling units and which will not be used for commercial purposes) must be inspected by an Indiana-licensed asbestos inspector prior to the commencement of any renovation or demolition activities. If regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) that may become airborne is found, any subsequent demolition, renovation, or asbestos removal activities must be
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performed in accordance with the proper notification and emission control requirements. If no asbestos is found where a renovation activity will occur, or if the renovation involves removal of less than 260 linear feet of RACM off of pipes, less than 160 square feet of RACM off of other facility components, or less than 35 cubic feet of RACM off of all facility components, the owner or operator of the project does not need to notify IDEM before beginning the renovation activity. For questions on asbestos demolition and renovation activities, you can also call IDEM's Lead/Asbestos section at 1-888-574-8150. In all cases where a demolition activity will occur (even if no asbestos is found), the owner or operator must still notify IDEM 10 working days prior to the demolition, using the form found at www.in.gov/icpr /webfile/formsdiv/44593.pdf. Anyone submitting a renovation/demolition notification form will be billed a notification fee based upon the amount of friable asbestos containing material to be removed or demolished. Projects that involve the removal of more than 2,600 linear feet of friable asbestos containing materials on pipes, or 1,600 square feet or 400 cubic feet of friable asbestos containing material on other facility components, will be billed a fee of $150 per project; projects below these amounts will be billed a fee of $50 per project. Billings will occur on a quarterly basis. For more information about IDEM policy regarding asbestos removal and disposal, visit: http://www.in.gov/idem/4983.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4983.htm). 5. With respect to lead-based paint removal, IDEM encourages all efforts to minimize human exposure to lead-based paint chips and dust. IDEM is particularly concerned that young children exposed to lead can suffer from learning disabilities. Although lead-based paint abatement efforts are not mandatory, any abatement that is conducted within housing built before January 1, 1978 , or a child-occupied facility is required to comply with all lead-based paint work practice standards, licensing and notification requirements. For more information about lead-based paint removal, visit http://www.in.gov /idem/permits/guide/waste/leadabatement.html (http://www.in.gov/idem/permits/guide/waste /leadabatement.html). 6. Ensure that asphalt paving plants are permitted and operate properly. The use of cutback asphalt, or asphalt emulsion containing more than seven percent (7%) oil distillate, is prohibited during the months of April through October. See 326 IAC 8-5-2 , Asphalt Paving Rule (http://www.ai.org/legislative /iac/T03260/A00080.PDF (http://www.ai.org/legislative/iac/T03260/A00080.PDF)). 7. If your project involves the construction of a new source of air emissions or the modification of an existing source of air emissions or air pollution control equipment, it will need to be reviewed by the IDEM Office of Air Quality (OAQ). A registration or permit may be required under 326 IAC 2 ( www.ai.org/legislative/iac/t03260/a00020.pdf (http://www.ai.org/legislative/iac/t03260/a00020.pdf).). New sources that use or emit hazardous air pollutants may be subject to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act and corresponding state air regulations governing hazardous air pollutants. 8. For more information on air permits, visit http://www.in.gov/idem/4223.htm (http://www.in.gov /idem/4223.htm), or to initiate the IDEM air permitting process, please contact the Office of Air Quality Permit Reviewer of the Day at (317) 233-0178 or oamprod at idem.in.gov.
LAND QUALITY In order to maintain compliance with all applicable laws regarding contamination and/or proper waste disposal, IDEM recommends that:
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1. If the site is found to contain any areas used to dispose of solid or hazardous waste, you need to contact the Office of Land Quality (OLQ) at 317-308-3103. 2. All solid wastes generated by the project, or removed from the project site, need to be taken to a properly permitted solid waste processing or disposal facility. For more information, visit http://www.in.gov/idem/4998.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4998.htm). 3. If any contaminated soils are discovered during this project, they may be subject to disposal as hazardous waste. Please contact the OLQ at 317-308-3103 to obtain information on proper disposal procedures. 4. If Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are found at this site, please contact the Industrial Waste Section of OLQ at 317-308-3103 for information regarding management of any PCB wastes from this site. 5. If there are any asbestos disposal issues related to this site, please contact the Industrial Waste Section of OLQ at 317-308-3103 for information regarding the management of asbestos wastes. (Asbestos removal is addressed above, under Air Quality.) 6. If the project involves the installation or removal of an underground storage tank, or involves contamination from an underground storage tank, you must contact the IDEM Underground Storage Tank program at 317-308-3039( http://www.in.gov/idem/4999.htm (http://www.in.gov/idem/4999.htm)).
FINAL REMARKS Should the applicant need to obtain any environmental permits in association with this proposed project, please be mindful that IC 13-15-8 requires that they notify all adjoining property owners and/or occupants within ten days of your submittal of each permit application. Applicants seeking multiple permits, may still meet the notification requirement with a single notice if all required permit applications are submitted with the same ten day period. Please note that this letter does not constitutes a permit, license, endorsement, or any other form of approval on the part of either the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or any other Indiana state agency. Should you have any questions relating to the content or recommendations of this letter, or if you have additional questions about whether a more complete environmental review of your project should be conducted, please feel free to contact Steve Howell at (317) 232-8587, snhowell@idem.in.gov.
Signature(s) of the Applicant I acknowledge that I am seeking grant monies, a bond issuance, or other public funding mechanism to cover some portion of the cost of the public works, infrastructure, or community development project as described herein, which I am working (possibly with others) to complete.
Project Description A trail project is being proposed in the City of Peru and surrounding area, Miami County, Indiana (Des No. 1702275). The project is funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and matching local funds. Two asphalt trail sections and one stone trail section are proposed as well as a trailhead on Harrison Ave. The purpose of this project is to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the north of Peru to existing sidewalks in the City and school athletic fields, and to connect the existing Nickel
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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Des 1702275 Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connectors Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 12:27:53 PM Eastern Standard Time From: McWilliams, Robin To: Erin Mulryan Dear Erin, These comments have been prepared under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (l6 U.S.C. 661 et. seq.) and are consistent with the intent of the National Environmental Policy Act of l969, the Endangered Species Act of l973, as amended, and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Mitigation Policy. According to information you provided our office, the City of Peru, Indiana, intends to proceed with a project to build a pedestrian trail facility. Two asphalt trail secRons and one stone trail secRon are proposed as well as a trailhead on Harrison Ave. The purpose of this project is to connect the exisRng Nickel Plate Trail to the north of Peru to exisRng sidewalks in the City and school athleRc fields, and to connect the exisRng Nickel Plate Trail to the south of Peru to city parks and planned development
This project will include the development of three trail segments. Segment 1 will be a 1.31- mile asphalt trail 10’ wide with two-foot stone shoulders that will be constructed enRrely within the boundaries of a former railroad corridor. Segment 2 will be a 10’ wide stone trail beginning at Segment 1 described above and will traverse west approximately 0.45 mile in length to an endpoint with a bench at Peru school athleRc fields. Segment 3 will be an asphalt trail 10’ wide with two-foot stone shoulders approximately 1.05 mile in length that will begin at a connecRon with the exisRng Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the trail bridge over the Wabash River. The crossing over Prairie Ditch is anRcipated to be a single span, 12-foot wide steel truss and treated lumber bridge. Some tree removal along the railroad corridor and within city-owned property will occur for construcRon of the trails; removal of large trees will be avoided to the greatest extent possible. Due to the potential for tree-clearing greater than 300 feet from existing pavement/roadway, this project is not eligible for inclusion under the Rangewide Indiana bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Programmatic Consultation and therefore has been individually reviewed.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on a review of the information you provided, we recommend the following general mitigation measures be included in the final project plans to minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife resources (where applicable):
1. Avoid all work within the inundated part of the stream channel (in perennial streams and larger intermittent streams) during the fish spawning season (April 1 through June 30), except for work within sealed structures such as caissons or cofferdams that were installed prior to the spawning season. No equipment should be operated below Ordinary High Water Mark during this time unless the machinery is within the caissons or on the cofferdams.
2. Restrict below low-water work to placement of piers, pilings and/or footings, shaping of the spill slopes around the bridge abutments, and placement of riprap.
3. Restrict channel work and vegetation clearing to the minimum necessary.
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4. Construct new structures with a widened span and benches on one or both sides to provide for wildlife crossing, if practical. The crossing should be above normal high water, relatively flat and with natural substrate suitable for use by a wide variety of wildlife.
5. If riprap is utilized for bank stabilization, extend it below low-water elevation to provide aquatic habitat.
6. Implement temporary erosion and siltation control devices such as placement of riprap check dams in drainage ways and ditches, installation of silt fences, covering exposed areas with erosion control materials, and grading slopes to retain runoff in basins.
7. Re-vegetate all disturbed soil areas immediately upon project completion, using native trees and shrubs in the riparian zone wherever feasible.
8. Post DO NOT DISTURB signs at the construction zone boundaries and do not clear trees or understory vegetation outside the boundaries.
THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
The proposed project is within the range of the federally endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and the federally threatened northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) (NLEB). There are records of both species in Miami County.
Indiana bats hibernate in caves then disperse to reproduce and forage in relatively undisturbed forested areas associated with water resources during spring and summer. Recent research has shown that they will inhabit fragmented landscapes with adequate forest for roosting and foraging. Young are raised in nursery colony roosts in trees, typically near drainage-ways in undeveloped areas. Like all other bat species in Indiana, the Indiana bat diet consists exclusively of insects.
The northern long-eared bat was recently listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). At this time, no critical habitat has been proposed for the NLEB. The entire state of Indiana is within the knownrange of the NLEB. During the summer, NLEBs typically roost singly or in colonies in cavities, underneath bark, crevices, or hollows of both live and dead trees and/or snags (typically â&#x2030;Ľ3 inches dbh). Males and non-reproductive females may also roost in cooler places, like caves and mines. This bat seems opportunistic in selecting roosts, using tree species based on presence of cavities or crevices or presence of peeling bark. It has also been occasionally found roosting in structures like barns and sheds (particularly when suitable tree roosts are unavailable). They forage for insects in upland and lowland woodlots and tree lined corridors. During the winter, NLEBs predominately hibernate in caves and abandoned mine portals. Additional habitat types may be identified as new information is obtained.
There is suitable summer habitat for both of these species present throughout the area surrounding the project site, including wooded areas within the project boundary. The project will not eliminate enough habitat to affect these species, but to avoid incidental take from removal of an occupied roost tree we request that tree-clearing be avoided during the period April 1 - September 30. If this measure is implemented we concur that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect the Indiana bat or the northern long-eared bat.
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This precludes the need for further consultation on this project as required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of l973, as amended. However, should new information arise pertaining to project plans or a revised species list be published, it will be necessary for the Federal agency to reinitiate consultation.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment at this early stage of project planning. If project plans change such that fish and wildlife habitat may be affected, please re-coordinate with our office as soon as possible. If you have any questions about our recommendations, please call Robin McWilliams Munson at (812) 334-4261 (Ext. 207).
Sincerely,
Robin Robin McWilliams Munson U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, Indiana 46403 812-334-4261 x. 207 Fax: 812-334-4273 Monday, Tuesday - 7:30a-3:00p Wednesday, Thursday - telework 8:30a-3:00p
On Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 2:57 PM McWilliams, Robin <robin_mcwilliams@fws.gov> wrote: Hi Erin, Yes, if your project is greater than 300 feet from the edge of pavement or rail ballast, then it does not qualify for consultaRon under the programmaRc. In this case, we will consult informally as we used to do. I will review and send out a response. Likely will include seasonal tree clearing restricRons. Sincerely, Robin Robin McWilliams Munson U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, Indiana 46403 812-334-4261 x. 207 Fax: 812-334-4273 Monday, Tuesday - 7:30a-3:00p Wednesday, Thursday - telework 8:30a-3:00p
On Mon, Nov 19, 2018 at 5:51 PM Erin Mulryan <erin@green3studio.com> wrote:
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Hi Robin, I hope this note finds you well. I have ahached the early coordinaRon project informaRon for this project. I started the IPAC determinaRon key process for the two northern trail secRons as one project, and a separate 2nd project for submission for the southern trail secRon because IPAC wouldn’t let me put all three trails in as one project.
Because there will be tree removal more than 300 feet from a roadway, I received the noRce that the project does not qualify for the programmaRc. I only started the determinaRon key for the northern secRons but have invited you to both projects. So, I’m contacRng you for further guidance on how to proceed.
Thank You, Erin Mulryan, MPA Green 3 LLC 317-634-4110 green3studio.com
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December 17, 2018 Erin Mulryan Green 3, LLC 1104 Prospect Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46203 Dear Ms. Mulryan: The proposed project to make the Nickel Plate Trail connectors from the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the north of Peru to existing sidewalks in the City and school athletic fields and to connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail to the south of Peru to the city parks and planned development in the City of Peru, Miami County, Indiana (Des No. 1702275), as referred to in your letters received November 14, 2018, will cause a conversion of prime farmland. The attached packet of information is for your use completing Parts VI and VII of the AD-1106. After completion, the federal funding agency needs to forward one copy to NRCS for our records. If you need additional information, please contact Daniel Phillips at 317-295-5871. Sincerely,
JERRY RAYNOR State Conservationist Enclosures
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Subject: RE: Peru Nickel Plate Trail connector project, Des 1702275 early coordina?on Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 2:58:49 PM Eastern Standard Time From: Mary Kay McKinney To: Erin Mulryan AGachments: image001.png, image002.png Erin, I was just informed that everything that you need for this should be issued through the DNR. If I can help in the future, please give me a call. Mary Kay McKinney Building/Planning 765.472.3901. ext. 1291 From: Erin Mulryan [mailto:erin@green3studio.com] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 3:05 PM To: Mary Kay McKinney <mkmckinney@miamicountyin.gov> Subject: Re: Peru Nickel Plate Trail connector project, Des 1702275 early coordina?on OK great, thank you. A\ached is the response le\er from IDNR, which men?ons that a CIF will be required. If there are local permits the city must get, please let me know. My office is processing the permits, so we can copy you on submissions, correspondence, etc. if you’d like.
Thank You, Erin Mulryan, MPA Green 3 LLC 317-634-4110 green3studio.com
From: Mary Kay McKinney <mkmckinney@miamicountyin.gov> Date: Monday, January 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM To: Erin Mulryan <erin@green3studio.com> Subject: RE: Peru Nickel Plate Trail connector project, Des 1702275 early coordina?on Erin, Our Floodplain Administrator is no longer working for Miami County. I am filling in temporarily for her. I will get back to you asap. Thank you
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Subject: RE: NRCS Response Le.er - Des No 1702275 Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 8:07:21 AM Eastern Standard Time From: Ruffner, Shelby - NRCS, Indianapolis, IN To: Erin Mulryan AFachments: image001.png, image002.png My apologies. That is just a typo in the le.er, so sorry for the confusion. There is not a huge difference between the 1006 and 106 so which ever one is used is totally fine. Thanks, Shelby From: Erin Mulryan <erin@green3studio.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 5:40 PM To: Ruffner, Shelby - NRCS, Indianapolis, IN <Shelby.Ruffner@in.nacdnet.net> Subject: Re: NRCS Response Le.er - Des No 1702275 Hi Shelby, I have a ques]on about the form for this project. The le.er states to use AD-1106, the instruc]ons are for AD-1006, and the form you sent is AD-106. I just wanted to make sure this is the correct form. I had some correspondence with NRCS in the past about which form to use for what type of project, but that’s been awhile and things may have changed.
Thank You, Erin Mulryan, MPA Green 3 LLC 317-634-4110 green3studio.com
From: "Ruffner, Shelby - NRCS, Indianapolis, IN" <Shelby.Ruffner@in.nacdnet.net> Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 3:13 PM To: Erin Mulryan <erin@green3studio.com> Subject: NRCS Response Le.er - Des No 1702275 Please find a.ached NRCS Response Le.er - Des No 1702275. Thanks, Shelby Ruffner Indiana State Office Assistant Natural Resources Conserva]on Services- Contractor United States Department of Agriculture 317-295-5842
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United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Indiana Ecological Services Field Office 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, IN 47403-2121 Phone: (812) 334-4261 Fax: (812) 334-4273 http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Endangered/section7/s7process/step1.html
February 07, 2019 In Reply Refer To: Consultation Code: 03E12000-2019-SLI-0207 Event Code: 03E12000-2019-E-02219 Project Name: Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector, Two Northern Sections (Segments 1 and 2), Des 1702275 Subject: Updated list of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The attached species list identifies any federally threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project or may be affected by your proposed project. The list also includes designated critical habitat if present within your proposed project area or affected by your project. This list is provided to you as the initial step of the consultation process required under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act, also referred to as Section 7 Consultation. Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 requires that actions authorized, funded, or carried out by Federal agencies not jeopardize federally threatened or endangered species or adversely modify designated critical habitat. To fulfill this mandate, Federal agencies (or their designated non-federal representative) must consult with the Service if they determine their project â&#x20AC;&#x153;may affectâ&#x20AC;? listed species or critical habitat. Under 50 CFR 402.12(e) (the regulations that implement Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act) the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally. You may verify the list by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website http://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ at regular intervals during project planning and implementation and completing the same process you used to receive the attached list. As an alternative, you may contact this Ecological Services Field Office for updates. Please use the species list provided and visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Region 3 Section 7 Technical Assistance website at - http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/ s7process/index.html. This website contains step-by-step instructions which will help you
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determine if your project will have an adverse effect on listed species and will help lead you through the Section 7 process. For all wind energy projects and projects that include installing towers that use guy wires or are over 200 feet in height, please contact this field office directly for assistance, even if no federally listed plants, animals or critical habitat are present within your proposed project or may be affected by your proposed project. Although no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, be aware that bald eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.) and Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq), as are golden eagles. Projects affecting these species may require measures to avoid harming eagles or may require a permit. If your project is near an eagle nest or winter roost area, see our Eagle Permits website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ midwestbird/EaglePermits/index.html to help you determine if you can avoid impacting eagles or if a permit may be necessary. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. Attachment(s): â&#x2013;Ş Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Indiana Ecological Services Field Office 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, IN 47403-2121 (812) 334-4261
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Project Summary Consultation Code: 03E12000-2019-SLI-0207 Event Code:
03E12000-2019-E-02219
Project Name:
Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector, Two Northern Sections (Segments 1 and 2), Des 1702275
Project Type:
TRANSPORTATION
Project Description: A trail project is being proposed in the City of Peru and surrounding area, Miami County, Indiana (Des No. 1702275). Scope of Work of Two Northern Sections (Segments 1 and 2): 1. Segment 1 will be a 1.31- mile asphalt trail 10’ wide with two-foot stone shoulders that will be constructed entirely within the boundaries of a former railroad corridor. This proposed trail segment will begin at the gravel trailhead on Lover’s Lane, north of the City and across from the endpoint of the existing Nickel Plate Trail system. This segment will travel within the former railroad corridor, under U.S. 24, and end at an existing sidewalk on 9th Street. The trail’s crossing over Prairie Ditch will be designed by others as part of the local grant match for this RTP project and constructed concurrently with this project. The railroad ballast from Lover’s Lane to Prairie Ditch is overgrown with trees and understory; the proposed Segment 1 alignment will follow an undeveloped and unmarked walking path on the railroad ballast. From Prairie Ditch to Washington Street, proposed Segment 1 will follow an undeveloped and unmarked walking path that varies between 4 and 6 feet in width. From Washington to Segment 1’s point of ending at 9th Street, the proposed trail will be constructed adjacent to alleys and Denver Street, utilizing cleared portions of the former railroad corridor to the greatest extent possible to avoid tree removal. 2. Segment 2 will be a 10’ wide stone trail beginning at Segment 1 described above and will traverse west approximately 0.45 mile in length to an endpoint with a bench at Peru school athletic fields. This trail will be located on the south side of Prairie Ditch, traveling generally along a linear clearing made for existing overhead power utilities. No tree removal will be required for this stone trail segment. There will be approximately 1.708 acres of tree removal required for Segment 1. Approximately 0.196 acre will be within 100 feet of a roadway for Segment 1. Segment 2 will not require any tree removal. The distance between the edge of pavement and tree removal varies; the minimum distance between edge of pavement and tree removal is
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approximately 25 feet (adjacent to U.S. 24 roadway). No lighting is proposed for this project. Construction is anticipated for spring/summer 2019. Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/40.76896302305894N86.06797553993914W
Counties: Miami, IN
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 2 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Note that 1 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
Mammals NAME
STATUS
Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis
Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 Species survey guidelines: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/survey/population/1/office/31440.pdf
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: â&#x2013;Ş Incidental take of the NLEB is not prohibited here. Federal agencies may consult using the 4(d) rule streamlined process. Transportation projects may consult using the programmatic process. See www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/index.html Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Species survey guidelines: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/survey/population/10043/office/31440.pdf
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.
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United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Indiana Ecological Services Field Office 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, IN 47403-2121 Phone: (812) 334-4261 Fax: (812) 334-4273 http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Endangered/section7/s7process/step1.html
February 07, 2019 In Reply Refer To: Consultation Code: 03E12000-2019-SLI-0486 Event Code: 03E12000-2019-E-02222 Project Name: Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector, One Southern Trail Section (Segment 3), Des 1702275 Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The attached species list identifies any federally threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project or may be affected by your proposed project. The list also includes designated critical habitat if present within your proposed project area or affected by your project. This list is provided to you as the initial step of the consultation process required under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act, also referred to as Section 7 Consultation. Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 requires that actions authorized, funded, or carried out by Federal agencies not jeopardize federally threatened or endangered species or adversely modify designated critical habitat. To fulfill this mandate, Federal agencies (or their designated non-federal representative) must consult with the Service if they determine their project â&#x20AC;&#x153;may affectâ&#x20AC;? listed species or critical habitat. Under 50 CFR 402.12(e) (the regulations that implement Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act) the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally. You may verify the list by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website http://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ at regular intervals during project planning and implementation and completing the same process you used to receive the attached list. As an alternative, you may contact this Ecological Services Field Office for updates. Please use the species list provided and visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Region 3 Section 7 Technical Assistance website at - http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/section7/ s7process/index.html. This website contains step-by-step instructions which will help you
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determine if your project will have an adverse effect on listed species and will help lead you through the Section 7 process. For all wind energy projects and projects that include installing towers that use guy wires or are over 200 feet in height, please contact this field office directly for assistance, even if no federally listed plants, animals or critical habitat are present within your proposed project or may be affected by your proposed project. Although no longer protected under the Endangered Species Act, be aware that bald eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.) and Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq), as are golden eagles. Projects affecting these species may require measures to avoid harming eagles or may require a permit. If your project is near an eagle nest or winter roost area, see our Eagle Permits website at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/ midwestbird/EaglePermits/index.html to help you determine if you can avoid impacting eagles or if a permit may be necessary. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. Attachment(s): â&#x2013;Ş Official Species List
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Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Indiana Ecological Services Field Office 620 South Walker Street Bloomington, IN 47403-2121 (812) 334-4261
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Project Summary Consultation Code: 03E12000-2019-SLI-0486 Event Code:
03E12000-2019-E-02222
Project Name:
Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector, One Southern Trail Section (Segment 3), Des 1702275
Project Type:
TRANSPORTATION
Project Description: A trail project is being proposed in the City of Peru and surrounding area, Miami County, Indiana (Des No. 1702275). Scope of Work of One Southern Trail Section (Segment 3): Segment 3 will be an asphalt trail 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide with two-foot stone shoulders approximately 1.05 mile in length that will begin at a connection with the existing Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the trail bridge over the Wabash River. This proposed trail will utilize part of an existing stone path before traveling through a wooded area of Peru City Park. The trail will then travel behind the Park baseball diamonds to a point of connection with an existing 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide asphalt trail within the Park. A portion of this existing trail will be widened to 10 feet as part of construction of Segment 3. Segment 3 will continue eastward through a wooded area, routed to avoid large trees, and will traverse eastward along the southern boundary of recently acquired city property until it terminates at a connection to the City Riverwalk, an existing trail. There will be approximately 0.581 acre of tree removal required for this Segment 3 trail. No tree removal will occur within 100 feet of a roadway. The distance between the edge of pavement and tree removal varies, with all tree removal being more than 100 feet of a roadway. No lighting is proposed for this project. Construction is anticipated for spring/summer 2019. Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/40.7427100912942N86.09453242438437W
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Counties: Miami, IN
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Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 2 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Note that 1 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
Mammals NAME
STATUS
Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis
Endangered
There is final critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 Species survey guidelines: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/survey/population/1/office/31440.pdf
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis
Threatened
No critical habitat has been designated for this species. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: â&#x2013;Ş Incidental take of the NLEB is not prohibited here. Federal agencies may consult using the 4(d) rule streamlined process. Transportation projects may consult using the programmatic process. See www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/index.html Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Species survey guidelines: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/guideline/survey/population/10043/office/31440.pdf
Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.
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Appendix D Section 106 of NHPA
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Minor Projects PA Project Assessment Form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Category B Projects with Archaeology Work Date: 2/4/2019 Project Designation Number: Route Number:
1702275
N/A
Project Description:
Proposed extension of the Nickel Plate Trail in Peru, Miami County, Indiana
The City of Peru received Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to construct three sections of trails, two comprised of asphalt and one of stone, totaling 2.81 miles in length in Peru, Indiana. The southern section of the proposed trail will be approximately 1.05 miles in length and will connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail on the south side of the city, at the trail bridge over the Wabash River, to the existing city-owned Riverwalk Trail via cityowned park property. The proposed trail is planned to be located behind the ball diamond fences at the Peru West City Park, adjacent to the berm. There is an extant city park trail that is approximately 0.11 miles long along the southeastern section of Peru West City Park that continues on the berm. The proposed plan will widen the extant trail to 10 feet and follow the berm in a northeasterly direction. The northern section of the proposed trail will be approximately 1.31 miles in length will connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail north of the city to existing and planned on-street bike routes and a new trailhead, thus extending a long distance, non-motorized transportation route that will connect trail users to downtown Peru and community amenities when complete. A stone trail section approximately 0.45 mile in length will extend from the asphalt trail to the Peru Community Schools athletic fields. Feature crossed (if applicable): Township: City/County:
Peru Peru, Miami County
Information reviewed (please check all that apply): General project location map
USGS map
Aerial photograph
Written description of project area
General project area photos
Previously completed archaeology reports
Interim Report
Previously completed historic property reports Soil survey data
Bridge inspection information
Other (please specify): SHAARD; IHBBC Map; online street-view imagery; Bridge Inspection Application System (BIAS); 2010 Historic Bridge Inventory (HBI); County GIS data; project information provided by Green 3, LLC dated August 30, 2018 and January 17, 2019; archaeology report completed by Green3: Jackson, Christopher 2019 An Archaeological Investigation for the Proposed Nickel Plate Connector Trail and Trailhead-City of Peru extension (Des. 1702275) in the City of Peru, Peru Township, Miami County, Indiana. Green3, Indianapolis.
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Results of the Records Review for Above-Ground Resources: With regard to above-ground resources, an INDOT Cultural Resources architectural historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61 first performed a desktop review, checking the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures (State Register) and National Register of Historic Places (National Register) lists for Miami County. No National Registerlisted resources are located within the 0.15 mile of the project area, a distance which would serve as an adequate area of potential effect (APE) given the scope of the project and the surrounding terrain. The Miami County Interim Report (1998; Peru Scattered Sites; Pipe Creek Township; Washington Township) of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory (IHSSI) was also consulted. The National Register & IHSSI information is available in the Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) and the Indiana Historic Buildings, Bridges, and Cemeteries (IHBBC) map. The SHAARD information was checked against the Interim Report hard copy maps. The following properties are located within 0.15 mile of the project area: Peru Scattered Sites: IHSSI #103-079-34276, House, 69 S Holman St., c. 1890, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-079-34277, House, 570 W 2nd St., c. 1900, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-079-34278, Commercial Building, 421 W 2nd St., demolished IHSSI #103-507-34017, House, 238 Madison St., c. 1890, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34018, House, 262 Adams St., c. 1900, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34030, Commercial Building, Euclid Ave., c. 1915, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34041, House, 274 Elmwood Ave., c.1910, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34042, House, 253 Elmwood Ave., c. 1920, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34083, House, 180 E 8th St., c. 1895, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34084, House, 155 N Tippecanoe St., c. 1880, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34085, House, 253 E 8th St., c. 1890, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34086, House, 211 E Eighth St., c. 1925, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34087, Commercial Building, 116 N Clay St., c. 1895, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34107, House, 218-220 E 6th St., c. 1890, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34108, House, 212 E 6th St., 1889, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34109, House, 204 E 6th St., 1889, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34110, Doctor Beck House and Office, E 6th St., c. 1880, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34139, House, 207 E 6th St., c. 1900, “Contributing” IHSSI #103-507-34140, House, 221 E 6th St., c. 1900, “Contributing” Pipe Creek Township: IHSSI #103-079-35001, New York Central Railroad Bridge, 1908/1940, “Outstanding” IHSSI #103-079-35002, Miami County Bridge Number 159, 1938, “Notable” --(NBI #5200122; identified as a Select bridge in the 2010 HBI (Vol. 4, Sec. 3, pg. 27) and recommended eligible under Criterion C (p. 138)). According to the IHSSI rating system, generally properties rated "contributing" do not possess the level of historical or architectural significance necessary to be considered individually National Register eligible, although they would contribute to a historic district. If they retain material integrity, properties rated “notable” might possess the necessary level of significance after further research. Properties rated “outstanding” usually possess the necessary level of significance to be considered National Register eligible, if they retain material integrity. Historic districts identified in the IHSSI are usually considered eligible for the National Register. Land use surrounding the northern project area consists primarily of residential housing to the east and industrial buildings bordering the west side of the proposed trail. The industrial buildings date from the D-3
mid-to-late twentieth century, and do not possess the cultural significance or material integrity to be considered potentially eligible to the National Register. Properties to the east of the proposed trail are shielded from the project area by mature deciduous tree coverage from the north project terminus to Jefferson Ave. Of the surveyed properties, only ones rated “Contributing” are adjacent to the northern portion of the project area. A qualified professional from Green 3, LLC conducted a survey of the residential properties from Jackson St. to 9th St. that are within the viewshed of the northern portion of proposed trail. The photographs and evaluations are on file at INDOT-CRO. None of the newly surveyed properties were rated above “Contributing” and no potentially eligible historic districts were identified. No eligible historic properties or districts are adjacent to the northern project area. Adjacent to the southern portion of the project are two potentially eligible resources: IHSSI #103-07935001, New York Central Railroad Bridge, rated “Outstanding” and IHSSI #103-079-35002, Miami County Bridge Number 159, rated “Notable.” The current Nickel Plate Trail has already incorporated IHSSI #103-079-35001, New York Central Railroad Bridge, carrying the trail over the Wabash River. Tree coverage and the curve of the river will block any viewshed from Bridge Number 159 of project construction. Additional trail construction will have no impact to these historic resources. Land north of the southern project area includes recreational baseball fields, city-owned park land, and some residential housing. Trees, small structures, and the baseball fields separate the proposed trail from the residential housing. The Wabash River borders the southern portion of the project to the south. Based on the available information, as summarized above, no aboveground concerns exist. Archaeology Report Author/Date: Christopher Jackson/February 4, 2019 Summary of Archaeology Investigation Results: A Phase Ia archaeological records check and field reconnaissance survey of the tail corridor were conducted by Green3 personnel who meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61 (Jackson 2019). The archaeological records check determined that the proposed trail corridor had not been covered by previous archaeological surveys, and that no archaeological resources had been previously recorded within or adjacent to the trail corridor. A Phase Ia archaeological field reconnaissance survey found that portions of the trail corridor had been previously disturbed. Apparently undisturbed portions of the trail corridor were examined by systematic shovel probing. No archaeological materials were found to be present within the shovel probes, and no additional investigation was recommended. During the course of the investigations, the abutments and charred wooden piers of a bridge that had once carried the railroad over Prairie Ditch were recorded as site 12Mi891 and a poured concrete foundation and associated concrete features associated with a nonextant 20th century railroad building were recorded as site 12Mi892. These sites were determined to be ineligible under Criterion D, and no additional investigations were recommended. The archaeological report was reviewed and approved by INDOT Cultural Resources personnel who meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards as per 36 CFR Part 61. It is our opinion that the report is acceptable and we concur with recommendations made by Green3 (Jackson 2/4/2019). Therefore, there are no archaeological concerns. Does the project appear to fall under the Minor Projects PA?
yes
no
If yes, please specify category and number (applicable conditions are highlighted): B-8. Construction of pedestrian facilities including trails, multi-use paths, greenways, and associated minor activities defined below, under the following conditions [BOTH Condition A, which pertains
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to Archaeological Resources, and Condition B, which pertains to Above-Ground Resources, must be satisfied]: Condition A (Archaeological Resources) One of the two conditions listed below must be met (EITHER Condition i or Condition ii must be satisfied): i. Work occurs in previously disturbed soils; OR ii. Work occurs in undisturbed soils and an archaeological investigation conducted by the applicant and reviewed by INDOT Cultural Resources Office determines that no National Register-listed or potentially National Register-eligible archaeological resources are present within the project area. If the archaeological investigation locates National Register-listed or potentially National Register eligible archaeological resources, then full Section 106 review will be required. Copies of any archaeological reports prepared for the project will be provided to the DHPA and any archaeological site form information will be entered directly into the SHAARD by the applicant. The archaeological reports will also be available for viewing (by Tribes only) on INSCOPE. Condition B (Above-Ground Resources) Work does not occur adjacent to or within a National Register-listed or National Register-eligible district or individual above-ground resource. Activities associated with this category include the following: • Pavement surface replacement, rehabilitation, resurfacing, and reconstruction work, including widening, laying down of crushed stone or gravel, shoulder treatments, pavement repair, seal coating, pavement grinding, pavement marking, etc.; • Installation of new signals, signage, and other traffic control devices; • Installation of new safety appurtenances such as guardrails and barriers; • Installation of plant materials and hardscape landscaping elements, including, but not limited to bike racks, benches, trash cans, lighting, and other amenities; • Trail heads and parking lots; • Installation of pipes, culverts, and pedestrian bridges. If no, please explain:
If any archaeological artifacts or human remains are uncovered during construction, demolition, or earthmoving activities, construction in the immediate area of the find will be stopped, and the INDOT Cultural Resources Office and the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will be notified immediately.
Additional comments:
INDOT Cultural Resources staff reviewer(s): Kelyn Alexander and Matt Coon ***Be sure to attach this form to the National Environmental Policy Act documentation for this project. Also, the NEPA documentation shall reference and include the description of the specific stipulation in the PA that qualifies the project as exempt from further Section 106 review.
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Appendix E Red Flag Investigation
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NOTE TO READER: THIS RED FLAG INVESTIGATION REPORT COVERS SEGMENTS 1 AND 2 OF THIS PROJECT. Date: To: From: Re:
August 29, 2018 Site Assessment and Management Environmental Services Indiana Department of Transportation 100 N Senate Avenue, Room N642 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Karen Wood Fort Wayne District 1104 Prospect St. Indianapolis, IN 46203 karen@green3studio.com
RED FLAG INVESTIGATION DES # 1702275, Local Project Asphalt Trail ‐ NORTHERN SECTION Along the Wabash River and former Norfolk and Western Railroad Corridor Miami County, Indiana
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Brief Description of Project: The City of Peru received Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to construct three sections of trails, two comprised of asphalt and one of stone, totaling 2.81 miles in length in three sections in Peru, Indiana. The northern section of the proposed trail will be approximately 1.31 miles in length and will connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail north of the city to existing and planned on‐street bike routes and a new trailhead, thus extending a long distance, non‐motorized transportation route that will connect trail users to downtown Peru and community amenities when complete. A stone trail section approximately 0.45 mile in length will extend from the asphalt trail to Peru Community School athletic fields. Bridge and/or Culvert Project: Yes ☐ No ☒ Structure # _________________ If this is a bridge project, is the bridge Historical? Yes ☐ No ☐ , Select ☐ Non‐Select ☐ (Note: If the project involves a historical bridge, please include the bridge information in the Recommendations Section of the report). Proposed right of way: Temporary ☐ # Acres _____ Permanent ☒ # Acres _Anticipated 19 acres__ Type of excavation: Anticipated no more than one foot in excavation depth. The trail centerline will be located on existing railroad corridor centerline unless otherwise noted. The trail shall be sloped as needed to drain properly. The trail width will be 10 inches wide in the country and one‐foot‐wide in the city. Maintenance of traffic: N/A Work in waterway: Yes ☐ No ☒ Above ordinary high‐water mark: Yes ☐ No ☐ State Project: ☐ LPA: ☒ Any other factors influencing recommendations: N/A E-2
INFRASTRUCTURE TABLE AND SUMMARY Infrastructure Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: Religious Facilities
N/A
Recreational Facilities
5
Airports1
1
Pipelines
3
Cemeteries
N/A
Railroads
6
Hospitals
N/A
Trails
2
Schools
3
Managed Lands
N/A
1
In order to complete the required airport review, a review of public airports within 3.8 miles (20,000 feet) is required.
Explanation: Recreational Facilities: Five (5) recreational facilities are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The nearest facility, Peru Senior and Junior High School, owned by Peru Community Schools, is located approximately 0.25 mile west from the project area. No impact is expected; however, coordination with the Peru Community Schools will occur. Airports: One (1) public airport is located within 20,000 feet (3.8 mile) of the project area. The Peru Municipal Airport is located 3.6 miles northwest of the project area. Coordination with INDOT Aviation will occur. Pipelines: Three (3) pipelines are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The nearest segments, associated with Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Gulf Central Pipeline Company, both intersect the project area. Coordination with the individual pipeline owners should occur. Railroads: Six (6) railroads are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. An unknown railroad and the Norfolk and Western Railroad are both located within and adjacent to the project area. While the former railroad is abandoned and have been replaced by a planned recreational trail, the latter is an active railroad adjacent to the project area. Coordination with the direct railroad owner/operator should occur. Trails: Two (2) trail segments are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. Two (2) trail segments of the Nickel Plate Trail are located in the project area. One of the trail segments is the proposed scope of this project. Coordination with the Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail will occur. Schools: Three (3) schools are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The nearest facility, Peru Junior High School, owned by Peru Community Schools, is located approximately 0.25 mile west from the project area. No impacts are expected; however, coordination with the Peru Community Schools will occur. E-3
WATER RESOURCES TABLE AND SUMMARY Water Resources Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: NWI ‐ Points
N/A
Canal Routes ‐ Historic
N/A
Karst Springs
N/A
NWI ‐ Wetlands
6
Canal Structures – Historic
N/A
Lakes
2
NPS NRI Listed
N/A
Floodplain ‐ DFIRM
6
NWI‐Lines IDEM 303d Listed Streams and Lakes (Impaired) Rivers and Streams
N/A
Cave Entrance Density
N/A
N/A
Sinkhole Areas
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Explanation: NWI ‐ Wetlands: Six (6) wetlands are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. One wetland, a freshwater pond, is located adjacent to the project area. A Waters of the US Report is recommended and coordination with the appropriate agency, if applicable, will occur. Lakes: Two (2) lakes are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest lake, a freshwater pond, is located adjacent to the project area. A Waters of the US Report is recommended and coordination with the appropriate agency, if applicable, will occur. Floodplain: Six (6) floodplain polygons are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The project area is located within one of the floodplain polygons. Coordination with the appropriate agency will occur. Rivers and Streams: Ten (10) river and stream segments are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. Prairie Ditch intersects the project area. A Waters of the US Report is recommended and coordination with the appropriate agency, if applicable, will occur. URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARY SUMMARY Explanation: This project lies within the Peru UAB. Post construction Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) may need to be considered. An early coordination letter with topographic and aerial maps showing the project area should be sent to the Peru MS4 Coordinator, 335 East Canal St./P.O. Box 67, Peru, IN 46970. MINING AND MINERAL EXPLORATION TABLE AND SUMMARY Mining/Mineral Exploration Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: Petroleum Wells
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Explanation: Petroleum Wells: Seventy‐four (74) Petroleum wells are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. Eleven (11) petroleum wells are located within or adjacent to the project area. Coordination with IDNR Oil and Gas Division will occur. E-4
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Explanation: RCRA Generator/TSD: Six (6) RCRA Generator/TSD sites are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest RCRA Generator, Schneider Electric Square D Company (AI# 40080) is located at 252 N. Tippecanoe St. adjacent to the project area. Records indicate Square D was cited for violations pertaining to storage and labeling of soil and liquid hazardous waste, for holding hazardous waste for longer than the 90‐day limit, and for discharging untreated waste into a city drain. In addition, the site had a gravel pit of unknown depth that contained buried 55‐gallon drums and has since been filled. While it appears as though the site is in compliance, based on the history of the site, coordination with IDEM should occur and, if warranted, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment may be needed. Underground Storage Tank (UST) Sites: Sixteen (16) USTs are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest UST is the Mami Beverage Incorporated (AI# 42239) located approximately 0.15 mile west of the project area at 725 N. Clay St. According to the IDEM Virtual File Cabinet (VFC), this site contained three USTs and all were closed in June 1992. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to any USTs are anticipated. Leaking Underground Storage (LUST) Sites: Five (5) LUST sites are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest site is the Peru Junior High School of the Peru Community School Corporation (AI# 42299), located at 30 E. Daniel St. approximately 0.25 mile west of the project area. According to the VFC, the tank has been removed from the site as of a 1991 inspection. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to any LUST sites are anticipated. Brownfields: One (1) brownfield site is located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest is approximately 0.45 miles southwest from the project area. CVS Pharmacy (AI# 45263), is located at 2 S. Broadway St. The Virtual File Cabinet recorded that the fully executed Environmental Restrictive Covenant was received by IDEM on September 9, 2005 for the CVS Pharmacy site. No impact is expected. NPDES Facilities: Eleven (11) NPDES Facilities are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest is Schneider Electric Square D Company (AI# 40080), located at 252 N. Tippecanoe St. and is located adjacent to the project area. IDEM
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conducted a compliance evaluation inspection on January 8, 2018 and the facility was found to be in compliance at the time of the inspection. While no impact is expected, coordination will occur with IDEM and Peru Utilities. NPDES Pipe Locations: Four (4) NPDES Pipe Locations are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The two closest NPDES pipe locations are Facility Concepts Inc., located at 801 N. Clay St., for external outfall and are effective, located approximately 0.1 mile west of the project area. A search within the Virtual File Cabinet found no results. While no impact is expected, coordination will occur with Peru Utilities. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION SUMMARY The Miami County listing of the Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center information on endangered, threatened, or rare (ETR) species and high quality natural communities is attached with ETR species highlighted. Preliminary review of the Indiana Natural Heritage Database by INDOT Environmental Services did indicate the presence of endangered species. Coordination with USFWS and IDNR will occur. A review of the USFWS database on June 26, 2018 did not indicate the presence of endangered bat species in or within 0.5 mile of the project area. The range‐wide programmatic consultation for the Indiana Bat and Northern Long‐eared Bat will be completed according to “Using the USFWS’s IPaC System for Listed Bat Consultation for INDOT Projects.” An inquiry using the USFWS Information for Planning and Consulting (IPaC) website did not indicate the presence of the federal endangered species, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, in or within 0.5 mile of the project area. No impact is expected. RECOMMENDATIONS SECTION Include recommendations from each section. If there are no recommendations, please indicate N/A: INFRASTRUCTURE: Recreational Facilities: Five (5) recreational facilities are located within or adjacent to the project area. No impact is expected; however, coordination with the Peru Community Schools will occur. Airports: One (1) airport associated with the Peru Municipal Airport is located 3.6 miles northwest of the project area. Coordination with INDOT Aviation will occur. Pipelines: Two (2) pipelines segments associated with Northern Indiana Public Service Company and Gulf Central Pipeline Company, both intersect the project area. Coordination with the individual pipeline owners should occur. Railroads: Two (2) railroads, an unknown railroad and the Norfolk and Western Railroad, are both located within and adjacent to the project area. While the former is railroad is abandoned and have been replaced by a planned recreational trail, the latter is an active railroad adjacent to the project area. Coordination with the direct railroad owner/operator should occur. Trails: Two (2) trail segments associated with the Nickel Plate Trail are located in the project area. One of the trail segments is the proposed scope of this project. Coordination with the Friends of the Nickel Plate Trail will occur. Schools: Two (2) schools associated with Peru Community Schools, is located approximately 0.25 mile west from the project area. No impacts are expected; however, coordination with the Peru Community Schools will occur.
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WATER RESOURCES: A Waters of the US Report is recommended and coordination with the appropriate agency, if applicable, will occur in association with the following resources: One (1) wetland is located adjacent to the project area. One (1) lake is located adjacent to the project area. The project area is located within the Floodplain of Wabash River. (coordination only) One (1) river and stream segment of Prairie Ditch intersects the project area. URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARY: This project lies within the Peru UAB. Post construction Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) may need to be considered. An early coordination letter with topographic and aerial maps showing the project area should be sent to the Peru MS4 Coordinator, 335 East Canal St./P.O. Box 67, Peru, IN 46970). MINING/MINERAL EXPLORATION: Petroleum Wells: Eleven (11) petroleum wells are located within or adjacent to the project area. Coordination with IDNR Oil and Gas Division will occur. HAZMAT CONCERNS: RCRA Generator/TSD: Six (6) RCRA Generator/TSD sites are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest RCRA Generator, Schneider Electric Square D Company (AI# 40080) is located at 252 N. Tippecanoe St. adjacent to the project area. While it appears as though the site is in compliance, based on the history of the site, coordination with IDEM should occur and, if warranted, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment may be needed. NPDES Facilities: One (1) NPDES Facility associated with Schneider Electric Square D Company (AI# 40080), located at 252 N. Tippecanoe St. and is located adjacent to the project area. While no impact is expected, coordination will occur with IDEM and Peru Utilities. NPDES Pipe Locations: Two (2) NPDES Pipe Locations are associated with Facility Concepts Inc., located at 801 N. Clay St. is adjacent to the project area. While no impact is expected, coordination will occur with Peru Utilities. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Coordination with USFWS and INDR will occur. The range‐wide programmatic consultation for the Indiana Bat and Northern Long‐eared Bat will be completed according to “Using the USFWS’s IPaC System for Listed Bat Consultation for INDOT Projects.” INDOT Environmental Services concurrence: (Signature) Prepared by: October 31, 2018 Karen Wood Environmental and Cultural Resources Manager Green 3, LLC E-7
Graphics: A map for each report section with a 0.5 mile search radius buffer around all project area(s) showing all items identified as possible items of concern is attached. If there is not a section map included, please change the YES to N/A: SITE LOCATION: YES INFRASTRUCTURE: YES WATER RESOURCES: YES URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARY: YES MINING/MINERAL EXPLORATION: YES HAZMAT CONCERNS: YES
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Indiana County Endangered, Threatened and Rare Species List County: Miami
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Mollusk: Bivalvia (Mussels) Epioblasma torulosa rangiana
Northern Riffleshell
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Epioblasma triquetra
Snuffbox
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Lampsilis fasciola
Wavyrayed Lampmussel
Ligumia recta
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Villosa fabalis
Rayed Bean
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NOTE TO READER: THIS RED FLAG INVESTIGATION REPORT COVERS SEGMENT 3 OF THIS PROJECT. August 29, 2018 Site Assessment and Management Environmental Services Indiana Department of Transportation 100 N Senate Avenue, Room N642 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Karen Wood Fort Wayne District 1104 Prospect St. Indianapolis, IN 46203 karen@green3studio.com
RED FLAG INVESTIGATION DES # 1702275, Local Project Asphalt Trail ‐ SOUTHERN SECTION Along the Wabash River and former Norfolk and Western Railroad Corridor Miami County, Indiana
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Brief Description of Project: The City of Peru received Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to construct three sections of trails, two comprised of asphalt and one of stone, totaling 2.81 miles in length in Peru, Indiana. The southern section of the proposed trail will be approximately 1.05 miles in length and will connect the existing Nickel Plate Trail on the south side of the city, at the trail bridge over the Wabash River, to the existing city‐owned Riverwalk Trail via city‐owned park property. The proposed trail is planned to be located behind the ball diamond fences at the Peru West City Park, adjacent to the berm. There is an extant city park trail that is approximately 0.11 miles long along the southeastern section of Peru West City Park that continues on the berm. The proposed plan will widen the extant trail to 10 feet and follow the berm in a northeasterly direction. Bridge and/or Culvert Project: Yes ☐ No ☒ Structure # _________________ If this is a bridge project, is the bridge Historical? Yes ☐ No ☐ , Select ☐ Non‐Select ☐ (Note: If the project involves a historical bridge, please include the bridge information in the Recommendations Section of the report). Proposed right of way: Temporary ☐ # Acres _____ Permanent ☒ # Acres _Anticipated 19 acres__ Type of excavation: Anticipated no more than one foot in excavation depth. The trail centerline will be located on existing railroad corridor centerline unless otherwise noted. The trail shall be sloped as needed to drain properly. The trail width will be 10 inches wide in the country and one‐foot‐wide in the city. Maintenance of traffic: N/A Work in waterway: Yes ☐ No ☒ Above ordinary high‐water mark: Yes ☐ No ☐ State Project: ☐ LPA: ☒ Any other factors influencing recommendations: N/A E - 16
INFRASTRUCTURE TABLE AND SUMMARY Infrastructure Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: Religious Facilities
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Pipelines
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Cemeteries
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Railroads
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In order to complete the required airport review, a review of public airports within 3.8 miles (20,000 feet) is required.
Explanation: Recreational Facilities: Six (6) recreational facilities are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The nearest facilities are the Peru Little League Park, Peru West City Park, River Walkway Park and Shilling Park, all owned by the City of Peru Parks and Recreational Department within and adjacent to the project area. No impacts are expected; however, coordination with the Peru Parks and Recreational Department will occur. Airports: One (1) public airport is located within 20,000 feet (3.8 mile) of the project area. The Peru Municipal Airport is located 3.6 miles northwest of the project area. Coordination with INDOT Aviation will occur. Cemeteries: Three (3) cemeteries are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The Catholic‐Reyburn‐Lutheran Cemetery are three cemeteries adjacent to one another, and are located approximately 0.48 mile northwest of the project area. No impact is expected. Pipelines: Two (2) pipelines are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The nearest segment, associated with Northern Indiana Public Service Company, is located approximately 0.26 mile southwest of the project area. No impact is expected. Railroads: Six (6) railroads are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The Norfolk and Western Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad are both located adjacent to the project area. However, these railroads are abandoned and have been replaced by existing or planned recreational trails. No impacts are expected. Trails: Six (6) trail segments are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. Three (3) trail segments—the Nickel Plate Trail, River Walkway Park Trail, and the West City Park Trail—are located in the project area. Coordination with the City of Peru will occur. E - 17
WATER RESOURCES TABLE AND SUMMARY Water Resources Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: NWI ‐ Points
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Explanation: Canal Routes – Historic: One (1) historic canal route is located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The Wabash and Erie Canal is located in the project area; coordination with INDOT ES Cultural Resources will occur. NWI ‐ Wetlands: Four (4) wetlands are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. One wetland, a freshwater pond, is located approximately 0.37 mile southeast of the project area. No impact is expected. Lakes: Five (5) lakes are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest lake, a perennial pond, is located approximately 0.1 mile south of the project area. No impact is expected. Floodplain: Sixteen (16) floodplain polygons are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The project area is located within one of the floodplain polygons. Coordination with the appropriate agency will occur. NWI‐Lines: One (1) NWI‐Line is located within the 0.5 mile search radius. This NWI‐Line is located approximately 0.47 mile southwest of the project area. No impact is expected. IDEM 303d Listed Streams and Lakes (Impaired): Three (3) 303d Listed Streams are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The Wabash River is located adjacent to the project area. The Wabash River is listed as impaired for E. coli, Impaired Biotic Communities (IBC), and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) for fish tissue. As no work is going to occur in the waterway, no impact is expected. Rivers and Streams: Twelve (12) river and stream segments are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The Wabash River is located adjacent to the project area. A Waters of the US Report is recommended and coordination with the appropriate agency, if applicable, will occur. URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARY SUMMARY Explanation: This project lies within the Peru UAB. Post construction Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) may need to be considered. An early coordination letter with topographic and aerial maps showing the project area should be sent to the Peru MS4 Coordinator, 335 East Canal St./P.O. Box 67, Peru, IN 46970. E - 18
MINING AND MINERAL EXPLORATION TABLE AND SUMMARY Mining/Mineral Exploration Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: Petroleum Wells
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Mineral Resources
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Mines – Surface
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Mines – Underground
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Explanation: Petroleum Wells: Seventeen (17) Petroleum wells are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest petroleum well is located approximately 0.11 miles northwest of the project area. No impact is expected. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONCERNS TABLE AND SUMMARY Hazardous Material Concerns Indicate the number of items of concern found within the 0.5 mile search radius. If there are no items, please indicate N/A: Superfund
N/A
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RCRA Generator/ TSD
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RCRA Corrective Action Sites
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Explanation: RCRA Generator/TSD: One (1) RCRA Generator/TSD site is located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The American Stationary Company is located at 300 N. Park Ave. (AI# 40263), approximately 0.31 mile north of the project area. The most recent Annual Manifest Report dated January 31, 2006, confirmed that this was a hazardous waste handler with small quantity of hazardous waste activity. No violations occurred; thus, no impact is expected. State Cleanup site: One (1) state cleanup site is located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The site NIPSCO is located approximately 0.37 mile east of the project area. No address was given and was not found in the IDEM Virtual File Cabinet. However, due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to this state cleanup site is anticipated. Underground Storage Tank (UST) Sites: Eight (8) USTs are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest UST is located approximately 0.15 mile north of the project area. This site, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, located at 123 S. Maple St. (AI# 44139) is listed in the IDEM Virtual file cabinet but there is no information available. No impact is expected. E - 19
Voluntary Remediation Program: Three (3) Voluntary Remediation Program sites are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest site is a former CSX Transportation and C& O Rail Yard site (AI# 44597), now owned by the City of Peru, is located at 201 W. Canal St. approximately 0.14 miles northwest of the project area. The site was a former fuel and locomotive/rail car maintenance facility for the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. According to the IDEM Virtual File Cabinet, IDEM issued a restricted closure via the Voluntary Remediation Program in 2010, prohibiting groundwater use, restricting property to commercial/industrial purposes, and requiring the soils to be properly managed for future construction. In a letter dated April 18, 2011, IDEM stated that the CSX Transportation, Inc. had fulfilled the requirements of the Voluntary Remediation Program. The Miami County YMCA has proposed to construct a YMCA on this site. On May 7, 2018, Patriot Engineering, on behalf of the Miami County YMCA, submitted a comfort letter request to IDEM regarding this site, enclosing a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report for review. IDEM issued a letter dated May 14, 2018 and stated that the Brownfields Program received the request for the comfort letter and the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment will be reviewed. Due to the proposed trail traversing this site, coordination will continue to occur with IDEM, the City of Peru, and a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, if warranted, may be needed. Leaking Underground Storage (LUST) Sites: Six (6) LUST sites are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest site is the Gallahan Irish Market (AI# 45870) located at 903 W. Main St., approximately 0.17 mile northeast of the project area. This site is currently under use as a gas station. According to a 2015 inspection by IDEM, the site was in compliance with Indiana’s UST Rule 329 IAC 9. On March 23, 2018, IDEM issued a letter, stating that an inspection was forthcoming. There was no further correspondence regarding this site. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to any LUST sites are anticipated. Brownfields: Three (3) brownfield sites are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest is 0.18 miles from the project area. Design Packaging (AI# 45283) is located at 350 W. 2nd St. This site is also classified as institutional control site. IDEM Virtual File Cabinet noted that in a letter on February 11, 2011 to Design Packaging that they have identified that this site has been recorded as an environmental restrictive covenant (ERC) and that this site may be selected for a random audit. The Brownfield site Stoller Chemical (AI# 45292) is located at 10 Kelly Ave., approximately 0.22 mile northwest from the project area. The Former CSX Transportation and C& O Rail Yard is a Brownfield site, located at 201 W. Canal St. The Brownfield icon is located far outside the project area. See the above voluntary remediation program section regarding the former CSX Transportation and C& O Rail Yard site. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to the Design Packaging and Stoller Chemicals brownfield sites are anticipated. Regarding the former CSX Transportation and C& O Rail Yard site, the Phase 1 Environmental Assessment is under review. Coordination will continue to occur with IDEM, the City of Peru, and the Miami County YMCA. Institutional Controls: One (1) institutional control site is located within the 0.5 mile search radius. See the above Brownfield section for details regarding the Design Packaging site. NPDES Facilities: Three (3) NPDES Facilities are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. The closest is Casey’s General Store (AI# 117131) located at W. Main St. and Erie St. The closest is 0.18 miles from the project area. No documents were listed in the IDEM Virtual file cabinet for this site. Due to the distance from the project area and scope of proposed work, no impacts to any NPDES facilities are anticipated. NPDES Pipe Locations: Four (4) NPDES Pipe Locations are located within the 0.5 mile search radius. Two NPDES pipe locations are located within the project area. Peru Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant, 221 W. Riverside Dr. (AI# 47279), has two NPDES pipe locations located at Chestnut St. and Second St. and Holmen St. W. Canal St. IDEM inspected the Peru Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant and the external outfalls on June 5, 2018. The inspection report concluded that there were potential problems discovered or observed. No impact is expected; however, coordination will occur with Peru Utilities. E - 20
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION SUMMARY The Miami County listing of the Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center information on endangered, threatened, or rare (ETR) species and high quality natural communities is attached with ETR species highlighted. Preliminary review of the Indiana Natural Heritage Database by INDOT Environmental Services did indicate the presence of endangered species. Coordination with USFWS and IDNR will occur. A review of the USFWS database on June 26, 2018 did not indicate the presence of endangered bat species in or within 0.5 mile of the project area. The range‐wide programmatic consultation for the Indiana Bat and Northern Long‐eared Bat will be completed according to “Using the USFWS’s IPaC System for Listed Bat Consultation for INDOT Projects.” An inquiry using the USFWS Information for Planning and Consulting (IPaC) website did not indicate the presence of the federal endangered species, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, in or within 0.5 mile of the project area. No impact is expected. RECOMMENDATIONS SECTION Include recommendations from each section. If there are no recommendations, please indicate N/A: INFRASTRUCTURE: Recreational Facilities: Four (4) recreational facilities associated with Peru Little League Park, Peru West City Park, River Walkway Park, and Shilling Park are located adjacent to the project area. Coordination with the City of Peru Parks and Recreational Department and the Peru Little League Association will occur. Trails: Three (3) trail segments associated with the Nickel Plate Trail, River Walkway Park Trail, and the West City Park Trail are located adjacent to or within the project area. Coordination with the City of Peru and the Nickel Plate Trail will occur. Airports: One (1) airport associated with the Peru Municipal Airport is located 3.6 miles northwest of the project area. Coordination with INDOT Aviation will occur. WATER RESOURCES: IDEM 303d Listed Streams and Lakes (Impaired): One (1) 303d Listed Stream is located adjacent to the project area. A Waters of the US Report is recommended and coordination with the appropriate agency, if applicable, will occur in association with the following resources: One (1) historic canal route is located adjacent to the project area. The project area is located within the Floodplain of Wabash River. Three (3) river and stream segments of the Wabash River are located adjacent to the project area. E - 21
URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARY: This project lies within the Peru UAB. Post construction Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) may need to be considered. An early coordination letter with topographic and aerial maps showing the project area should be sent to the Peru MS4 Coordinator, 335 East Canal St./P.O. Box 67, Peru, IN 46970. MINING/MINERAL EXPLORATION: N/A HAZMAT CONCERNS:
Voluntary Remediation Program: One (1) Voluntary Remediation Program site, former CSX Transportation site at 201 W. Canal St. (AI# 44597), is located adjacent to the project area. Due to the proposed trail traversing this site, coordination will continue to occur with IDEM, the City of Peru, and a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, if warranted, may be needed.
NPDES Pipe Locations: Two (2) NPDES pipe locations associated with Peru Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant, 221 W. Riverside Dr. (AI# 47279), are located within the project area. Coordination will occur with Peru Utilities.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Coordination with USFWS and INDR will occur. The range‐wide programmatic consultation for the Indiana Bat and Northern Long‐eared Bat will be completed according to “Using the USFWS’s IPaC System for Listed Bat Consultation for INDOT Projects.” INDOT Environmental Services concurrence: (Signature) October 31, 2018 Prepared by: Karen Wood Environmental and Cultural Resources Manager Green 3, LLC Graphics: A map for each report section with a 0.5 mile search radius buffer around all project area(s) showing all items identified as possible items of concern is attached. If there is not a section map included, please change the YES to N/A: SITE LOCATION: YES INFRASTRUCTURE: YES WATER RESOURCES: YES URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARY: YES MINING/MINERAL EXPLORATION: YES HAZMAT CONCERNS: YES
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Indiana County Endangered, Threatened and Rare Species List County: Miami
Species Name
Common Name
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Mollusk: Bivalvia (Mussels) Epioblasma torulosa rangiana
Northern Riffleshell
LE
Epioblasma triquetra
Snuffbox
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Lampsilis fasciola
Wavyrayed Lampmussel
Ligumia recta
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Obovaria subrotunda
Round Hickorynut
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Plethobasus cyphyus
Sheepnose
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Clubshell
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Ptychobranchus fasciolaris
Kidneyshell
Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica
Rabbitsfoot
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Toxolasma lividus
Purple Lilliput
Venustaconcha ellipsiformis
Ellipse
Villosa fabalis
Rayed Bean
LE
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Fish Etheostoma tippecanoe
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Moxostoma valenciennesi
Greater Redhorse
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Reptile Emydoidea blandingii
Blanding's Turtle
Thamnophis proximus proximus Bird Circus hudsonius
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Northern Harrier
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Bald Eagle
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American Badger
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Vascular Plant Crataegus succulenta
Fleshy Hawthorn
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Hypericum pyramidatum
Great St. John's-wort
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Glade Mallow
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Purple Passion-flower
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High Quality Natural Community Forest - upland dry-mesic Central Till Plain
Forest - upland mesic Central Till Plain Other Significant Feature Geomorphic - Nonglacial Erosional Feature Water Fall and Cascade
Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center Division of Nature Preserves Indiana Department of Natural Resources This data is not the result of comprehensive county surveys.
Fed: State: GRANK:
SRANK:
LE = Endangered; LT = Threatened; C = candidate; PDL = proposed for delisting SE = state endangered; ST = state threatened; SR = state rare; SSC = state species of special concern; SX = state extirpated; SG = state significant; WL = watch list Global Heritage Rank: G1 = critically imperiled globally; G2 = imperiled globally; G3 = rare or uncommon globally; G4 = widespread and abundant globally but with long term concerns; G5 = widespread and abundant globally; G? = unranked; GX = extinct; Q = uncertain rank; T = taxonomic subunit rank State Heritage Rank: S1 = critically imperiled in state; S2 = imperiled in state; S3 = rare or uncommon in state; G4 = widespread and abundant in state but with long term concern; SG = state significant; SH = historical in state; SX = state extirpated; B = breeding status; S? = unranked; SNR = unranked; SNA = nonbreeding status unranked
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Appendix F Water Resources
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Waters of the U.S. Determination Des. No. 1702275
Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector Project City of Peru, Miami County, Indiana. Des. No. 1702275 Waters of the U.S. Determination
Report Completed on: January 17, 2019 Prepared for: City of Peru
Prepared By: Kevin McLane Green3 LLC Historic Fountain Square 1104 Prospect Street Indianapolis, IN 46203 p. 317.634.4110
f. 866.422.2046
e. kevin@green3studio.com
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Waters of the U.S. Determination Des. No. 1702275
Site Location: Sections: J.B Richardville Jr, No. 12 Godfroy, and 22, Township 27 N, Range 4 E Bunker Hill and Peru 24K Quadrangles Miami County, Indiana Prairie Ditch-Wabash River Subwatershed, 12-Digit HUC: 051201011602 Field Investigation Dates: October 11, 2018
Project Description This project is planned to involve the construction of two asphalt trail sections and one stone trail section, as well a trailhead on Harrison Avenue for a total of approximately 2.81 miles of additional trail segments. These sections are planned to connect the existing 40 miles of the Nickel Plate Trail system. The project is located in the City of Peru, Peru Township, Miami County, Indiana. Segment 1 will span north approximately 1.31 mile from 9th St, under US 24, and end at W Lovers Lane Rd. Segment 2 will span west from Segment 1 along the south side of Prairie Ditch and end near athletic fields approximately 0.45 mile away. Segment 3 will begin at an existing connection to the Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the trail bridge over the Wabash River and extend 1.05 mile west toward the existing City Riverwalk trail.
Methodology The delineation of wetlands and other “Waters of the U.S.” on the site were based on the methodology described in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987) and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Midwest Region (Environmental Laboratory, 2010) as required by current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) policy. Prior to the field work, background information, including USGS topographic maps, aerial photographs, the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) layer on the Indiana Geological Society’s (IGS) IndianaMap website, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey for Miami County were reviewed to establish the probability and potential location of water resources on the site. Next, a general reconnaissance of the project area was conducted to determine site conditions. Sample points were established at locations within the project area to inspect for any possible wetland areas and to document soil characteristics, evidence of hydrology, and dominant vegetation. Soils were examined to a depth of at least 20 inches, when no restrictive layer was encountered, to assess soil characteristics and site hydrology.
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Waters of the U.S. Determination Des. No. 1702275
Results/Discussion Site Description and Conditions • Topography: The topography around the project varies from somewhat concave to mostly flat. Much of the planned trail will be along a raised abandoned railbed. • Existing Land-Use: Adjacent land use is residential, recreational, agricultural and commercial. • Plant Communities: Vegetation can be characterized as lawn grasses and weeds near the fields of West City Park, with jumpseed in the low areas. Vegetation along the forested areas is mostly dominated by the invasive amur honeysuckle and a variety of FACU tree species, such as black locust, black walnut, and red mulberry. • Soils: According to the Web Soil Survey for Miami County, Indiana, soils mapped within the project area include: Table 1.
Soil abbreviation Ge MsC HeG So Ro Wh Pm Hx Re Sn
Soil Types Table Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector Miami County, Indiana Des. No. 1702275 Soil Unit Name Gessie silt loam Morley silt loam, 6-12% slopes Hennepin silt loam, 25-50% slopes Sloan silty clay loam Ross loam Washtenaw silt loam Palms muck, drained Houghton much, drained Rensselaer loam, 0-1% slopes Sleeth loam
Hydric Rating Contains 3% Hydric Inclusions Contains 3% Hydric Inclusions Not Hydric Hydric Contains 3% Hydric Inclusions Hydric Hydric Hydric Contains 88% Hydric Inclusions Contains 6% Hydric Inclusions
Hydrology: According to the FEMA Flood Rate Insurance Map (FIRM) dataset there is a floodway and floodplain mapped along the Wabash River and Prairie Ditch in the project area. The Wabash River has a contributing drainage area of approximately 2684.076 square miles, upstream from the Business US 31 Bridge in Peru. Prairie Ditch has a contributing drainage area of approximately 4.358 square miles, upstream from the crossing with the planned trail. National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Data: According to the NWI map, there are no mapped wetlands within the project area. The closest mapped wetland is a freshwater pond (PUBGx) approximately 0.02 mile west of the project area. The Wabash River is mapped as a perennial, riverine stream that is permanently flooded (R2UBH) adjacent to the project area. Prairie Ditch is mapped as a perennial, riverine stream that is permanently flooded (R5UBH) within the project area. Site Conditions: Site conditions were typical for this time of year. According to https://www.cocorahs.org, the area received approximately 0.53 inch total of precipitation earlier in the morning, prior to the site investigation. At the time of investigation, there was no rain and conditions were not noticeably wet.
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Findings Soil Sample Points (SP) Table 2.
Data Point
Photos
1 2 3 4
3,4,5 6,7 14,15 26,17
Sample Point Summary Table Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector Miami County, Indiana Des. No. 1702275 Hydrophytic Hydric Soils Wetland Vegetation Hydrology
No Yes No Yes
No No No No
No No No No
Wetland
Date
No No No No
10/11/2018 10/11/2018 10/11/2018 10/11/2018
Site Analysis The investigated area along the southern segment of the proposed trail included mostly maintained lawn as part of the West City Park, existing pedestrian trail within the park, and the earthen berm along the forested and cleared properties to the northeast of West City Park. The forested and cleared property to the east is the site of an old railroad facility and is now in the process of being developed. Although it is not within the project area or investigated area, the Wabash River is adjacent to project alignment along this segment and the floodplain encompasses the entire southern segment. The majority of the southern segment of the planned trail is characterized by upland plants. Sample Points were taken in the low, forested areas west and south of the storage building on the west side of West City Park that appeared to be less dominated by upland plants. Sample Point 1 was taken on the west side of the large storage building on the West City Park property along the planned trail alignment, in a low area. The vegetation was dominated by FAC and FACU species, such as Polygonum virginianum (FAC), Juglans nigra (FACU), and Robinia pseudoacacia (FACU), and did not qualify for any indicators for hydrophytic plants. The silt loam soil did not meet any conditions for hydric soil. Wetland hydrology was not present, since only the geomorphic position (D2) secondary indicator was observed. The point was within the floodplain of the Wabash River. Sample Point 1 was determined to not be within a wetland. Sample Point 2 was taken on the south side of the large storage building on the West City Park property along the planned trail alignment, in a low area. The vegetation was dominated by trees, such as Juglans nigra (FACU) and Acer saccharinum (FACW) and passed the dominance and prevalence tests indicators for hydrophytic plants. The silt loam soil did not meet any conditions for hydric soil. Wetland hydrology was not present, since only the geomorphic position (D2) secondary indicator was observed. The point was within the floodplain of the Wabash River. Sample Point 2 was determined to not be within a wetland. The investigated area along the northern segment of the proposed trail was along the old path of the abandoned railroad, included mostly disturbed forested corridor between residential and 4 F-5
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commercial properties. The section of this segment between E Washington Ave and US 24 is already appears to be used as un-paved pedestrian trails. The planned trail will cross Prairie Ditch in this segment. Prairie Ditch is identified as a blue-line feature on the USGS Topographic Map and NWI Map that flows west under the proposed pedestrian bridge for the planned trail. According to the NWI map, Prairie Ditch is classified as a perennial, riverine stream that is permanently flooded (R5UBH). At the time of inspection, there was no water in the stream. Approximately 60 linear feet of this stream is within the review area. The upstream drainage area of Prairie Ditch is approximately 4.358 square miles (USGS Stream Stats, Version 4.0). The stream has a bank full width of approximately 25 ft wide and is characterized by sand substrate and an Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of approximately 10 ft wide and 1 ft deep. The stream has a low sinuosity and does not contain riffle/run complexes. The banks of Prairie Ditch were steep and the floodway was dominated by hydrophytic plants such as Polygonum pensylvanicum (FACW), Verbesina alternifolia (FACW), Urtica dioica (FACW), and Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (FACW). These hydrophytic plants were confined to the banks of the stream. The quality of the stream is rated as average, due to the lack of in-stream vegetative cover, narrow riparian zone width, lack of riffle/run complexes, and average floodplain quality. Prairie Ditch flows west into the Wabash River, a traditionally navigable water (TNW). Due to the presence of an OHWM, perennial flow conditions, and significant nexus to a TNW, this feature is likely a Water of the U.S. Sample Point 3 was taken along the path of the abandoned railroad, between E 9th St and E Washington St, adjacent to commercial property to the west and residential property to the east. The vegetation was dominated by the following species, such as Morus rubra (FACU), Hydrophyllum virginianum (FAC), and Prunus serotine (FACU), which did not qualify the point for hydrophytic plants. The silt loam soil did not meet any conditions for hydric soil and exhibited a restrictive layer of rocks/fill at 11 inches. Wetland hydrology was not present, since no indicators were observed. Sample Point 3 was determined to not be within a wetland. Sample Point 4 was taken north of US 24, on the east side of the planned trail, at the toe of slope of the raised railway. The vegetation was dominated by the following species, such as Robinia pseudoacacia (FACU), Celtis occidentalis (FAC), Hydrophyllum virginianum (FAC), and Lonicera maackii (NI, Invasive), and passed the dominance test for hydrophytic plants. The clay loam soil did not meet any conditions for hydric soil. Wetland hydrology was not present, since only the geomorphic position (D2) secondary indicator was observed. Sample Point 4 was determined to not be within a wetland. The project area was reviewed for the presence of potentially jurisdictional roadside ditches. Roadside ditches are considered jurisdictional if they have a significant nexus to other potentially jurisdictional water features. No roadside ditches were identified during the field visit; therefore, no jurisdictional roadside ditches are within the project area.
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Aquatic Resources Table 3. Stream Summary Table Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector Miami County, Indiana Des. No. 1702275 Stream Name
Photos
Prairie Ditch
20, 21
Lat/Long
OHWM Width (ft)
OHWM Depth
USGS Blueline?
Riffles? Pools?
Substrate
Quality
Likely Water of U.S.?
N 40.771400° W -86.069042°
10
1 ft.
Yes
No
Sand
Average
Yes
Conclusions No wetlands were identified during the site investigation. One stream was identified during the site investigation, Prairie Ditch. It is likely that Prairie Ditch is jurisdictional due to the presence of an OHWM, its significant nexus to the TNW, the Wabash River, and its relatively-permanent water flow. Every effort should be taken to avoid and minimize impacts to this waterway. If impacts are necessary, then mitigation may be required. The USACE should be contacted immediately if impacts occur. The final determination of jurisdictional waters is ultimately made by the appropriate regulatory staff of the USACE. This report is our best judgment based on the guidelines set forth by the Corps.
Acknowledgement This waters determination has been prepared based on the best available information, interpreted in the light of the investigator’s training, experience and professional judgement in conformance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, the appropriate regional supplement, the USACE Jurisdictional Determination Form Instructional Guidebook, and other appropriate agency guidelines. Kevin McLane
Ecologist Green 3 LLC Date: January 17, 2019
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Supporting Documentation • • • • • • • • • •
Site Location Map Aerial Maps USGS Topographic Maps FEMA Floodplain Maps USFWS NWI Maps NRCS Hydric Soil Maps Photograph Location Maps Site Photographs Sample Point Data Sheets Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form
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4511000
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4510900
4510800
4510800
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Map Scale: 1:7,980 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet.
N
Meters 600 Feet 0 350 700 1400 2100 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 16N WGS84 0
100
Natural Resources Conservation Service
200
400
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
577300
577400
577500
Planned Trail
577600
577700
577800
4510100
576300
577900
40° 44' 17'' N
86° 4' 35'' W
4510100
Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
86° 5' 50'' W
40° 44' 17'' N
40° 44' 54'' N
4511100
4511100
4511200
4511200
576300 40° 44' 54'' N
86° 4' 35'' W
86° 5' 50'' W
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector)
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Hydric Rating by Map Unitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector)
MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons Hydric (100%) Hydric (66 to 99%) Hydric (33 to 65%) Hydric (1 to 32%)
MAP INFORMATION Rails
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000.
Interstate Highways
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
US Routes
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale.
Transportation
Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography
Not Hydric (0%) Not rated or not available
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Soil Rating Lines Hydric (100%)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
Hydric (66 to 99%) Hydric (33 to 65%) Hydric (1 to 32%) Not Hydric (0%)
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below.
Not rated or not available
Soil Survey Area: Miami County, Indiana Survey Area Data: Version 22, Sep 7, 2018
Soil Rating Points Hydric (100%)
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger.
Hydric (66 to 99%) Hydric (33 to 65%)
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 16, 2017
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Oct 12, 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Feb
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Not Hydric (0%) Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
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Hydric Rating by Map Unitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Miami County, Indiana
Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Hydric Rating by Map Unit
Map unit symbol Ge
Map unit name Gessie silt loam
Rating 3
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI 92.2
87.2%
Or
Orthents, loamy
0
0.3
0.3%
W
Water
0
13.2
12.5%
105.7
100.0%
Totals for Area of Interest
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
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576300
576700
577100
577500
577900
578300
578700
86° 2' 29'' W
86° 5' 56'' W
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector) Index Sheet 579100
579500
579900
580300
580700
40° 46' 52'' N
4514400
4514400
4514800
4514800
40° 46' 52'' N
4513600
4513600
4514000
4514000
1
4512800
4512800
4513200
4513200
2
4512400
4512400
3
40° 45' 25'' N
40° 45' 25'' N
576700
577100
577500
577900
578300
578700
579100
Map Scale: 1:13,100 if printed on B landscape (17" x 11") sheet.
N
Meters 900 Feet 0 500 1000 2000 3000 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 16N WGS84
0
150
300
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Planned Trail
600
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
579500
579900
580300
580700 86° 2' 29'' W
86° 5' 56'' W
576300
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577800
577900
578000
578100
578200
578300
578400
578500
86° 3' 42'' W
86° 4' 44'' W
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector) Map sheet 1 of 3 578600
578700
578800
578900
579000
579100
40° 46' 48'' N
4514000
4514000
4514100
4514100
4514200
4514200
4514300
4514300
4514400
4514400
4514500
4514500
4514600
4514600
4514700
4514700
40° 46' 48'' N
Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 40° 46' 22'' N
40° 46' 22'' N
577900
578000
578100
578200
578300
578400
578500
578600
578700
578800
578900
579000
579100
Joins sheet 2 Map Scale: 1:3,960 if printed on B landscape (17" x 11") sheet.
N
0
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86° 3' 42'' W
86° 4' 44'' W
577800
Feet 0 150 300 600 900 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 16N WGS84
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
Map Sheet Location
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86° 3' 42'' W
86° 4' 44'' W
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector) Map sheet 2 of 3 Joins sheet 1
577800
577900
578000
578100
578200
578300
578400
578500
578600
578700
578800
578900
579000
579100
40° 46' 22'' N
4513200
4513200
4513300
4513300
4513400
4513400
4513500
4513500
4513600
4513600
4513700
4513700
4513800
4513800
4513900
4513900
40° 46' 22'' N
Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 40° 45' 55'' N
40° 45' 55'' N
577900
578000
578100
578200
578300
578400
578500
578600
578700
578800
578900
579000
579100 86° 3' 42'' W
86° 4' 44'' W
577800
Joins sheet 3 Map Scale: 1:3,960 if printed on B landscape (17" x 11") sheet.
N
Meters 300 Feet 0 150 300 600 900 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 16N WGS84 0
50
100
Natural Resources Conservation Service
200
2
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
Map Sheet Location
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86° 3' 42'' W
86° 4' 44'' W
Hydric Rating by Map Unit—Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector) Map sheet 3 of 3 Joins sheet 2
577800
577900
578000
578100
578200
578300
578400
578500
578600
578700
578800
578900
579000
579100
40° 45' 55'' N
4512400
4512400
4512500
4512500
4512600
4512600
4512700
4512700
4512800
4512800
4512900
4512900
4513000
4513000
4513100
4513100
40° 45' 55'' N
Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 40° 45' 29'' N
40° 45' 29'' N
577900
578000
578100
578200
578300
578400
578500
578600
578700
578800
578900
579000
579100
Map Scale: 1:3,960 if printed on B landscape (17" x 11") sheet.
N
Meters 300 Feet 0 150 300 600 900 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 16N WGS84 0
50
100
Natural Resources Conservation Service
579200 86° 3' 42'' W
86° 4' 44'' W
577800
200
3
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
Map Sheet Location
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Hydric Rating by Map Unitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Miami County, Indiana (Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector)
MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons Hydric (100%) Hydric (66 to 99%) Hydric (33 to 65%) Hydric (1 to 32%)
MAP INFORMATION Rails
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000.
Interstate Highways
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
US Routes
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale.
Transportation
Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography
Not Hydric (0%) Not rated or not available
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Soil Rating Lines Hydric (100%)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
Hydric (66 to 99%) Hydric (33 to 65%) Hydric (1 to 32%) Not Hydric (0%)
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below.
Not rated or not available
Soil Survey Area: Miami County, Indiana Survey Area Data: Version 22, Sep 7, 2018
Soil Rating Points Hydric (100%)
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger.
Hydric (66 to 99%) Hydric (33 to 65%)
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 16, 2017
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Oct 12, 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Feb
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Not Hydric (0%) Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey
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Hydric Rating by Map Unitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Miami County, Indiana
Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Hydric Rating by Map Unit
Map unit symbol
Map unit name
Rating
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI
FsA
Fox silt loam, till plain, 0 to 2 percent slopes
4
0.9
0.7%
GlsB
Glynwood silt loam, ground moraine, 2 to 6 percent slopes
6
0.1
0.1%
HeG
Hennepin silt loam, 25 to 50 percent slopes
0
4.5
3.7%
Hx
Houghton muck, drained 100
20.5
16.7%
Mk
Milford silty clay
100
0.5
0.4%
MsC
Morley silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes
3
0.7
0.6%
Or
Orthents, loamy
0
1.6
1.3%
Pm
Palms muck, drained
100
34.9
28.3%
Re
Rensselaer loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
88
23.3
19.0%
Ro
Ross loam
3
20.2
16.5%
Sn
Sleeth loam
6
10.0
8.1%
So
Sloan silty clay loam
100
3.6
2.9%
W
Water
0
1.5
1.2%
Wh
Washtenaw silt loam
100
0.7
0.6%
123.0
100.0%
Totals for Area of Interest
Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 1. Facing southwest across the existing Nickel Plate Trail bridge over the Wabash River.
Photo 2. Facing southeast along the planned connection path to the existing Nickel Plate Trail.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 3. View of SP 1.
Photo 4. Facing northeast from SP 1.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 5. Facing northwest from SP 1, along planned path of trail.
Photo 6. Facing northeast from SP 2 toward the storage structure.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 7. View of SP 2.
Photo 8. Facing northwest along the planned trail path, behind the West City Park baseball diamonds.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 9. Facing southwest along the existing pedestrian path in West City Park.
Photo 10. Facing northeast along the planned trail path.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 11. Facing northeast along the berm and proposed path.
Photo 12. Facing northeast toward planned connection to existing City Riverwalk trail.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 13. Facing southwest along planned trail path, through area currently under development and vegetation clearing.
Photo 14. Facing northeast along the planned trail path from E 9th St.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 15. Facing southeast along the forested corridor and planned trail path.
Photo 16. View of SP 3.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 17. Facing west from SP 3.
Photo 18. Facing northwest along the planned trail path toward E Washington Ave.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 19. Facing northwest along planned trail path and along the existing pedestrian path north of E Washington Ave.
Photo 20. Facing northwest along the planned trail path and along the existing pedestrian path.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 21. Facing southwest along the planned stone path.
Photo 22. Facing northwest across Prairie Ditch, from the south banks.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 23. Facing east along Prairie Ditch.
Photo 24. Facing northwest from the planned trail path, toward the closest mapped wetland, an excavated freshwater pond.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 25. Facing northwest under US 24 along the planned trail path.
Photo 26. Facing northwest along the planned trail path, north of US 24.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 27. Facing northwest along the planned trail path and raised railway embankment.
Photo 28. View of SP 4.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail Connector
Miami County – Des. 1702275
Site Photographs: October 11, 2018
Photo 29. Facing west from SP 4, toward the raised railway embankment.
Photo 30. Facing northwest across W Lovers Lane Rd, where the planned trail will connect to the existing Nickel Plate Trail.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail
Miami
City of Peru
10/11/18 IN
1
Sec J.B. Richardville Jr, TWN 27 N, RNG 4 E
K. McLane, V. Veach
Concave
floodplain 0-2
WGS 84
-86.093149°
40.742050° Ge- Gessie silt loam
None ✔
✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
Point was taken within the floodplain of the Wabash River.
30 ft Celtis occidentalis
5
No
Juglans nigra
15
Yes
Robinia pseudoacacia
20
Yes
FACU
10
No
FACW
5
No
FAC
Acer saccharinum Ulmus rubra
15 ft
6 33.3
55
Acer negundo
8
Yes
FAC
Lonicera maackii
5
Yes
NI 10
20
95
285
47
188
152
493
13
5ft
75
Yes
FAC
Acer negundo
2
No
FAC
Solidago canadensis
2
No
FACU
Yes
FACU
Polygonum virginianum
30 ft Vitis aestivalis
2
FAC FACU
3.24
79 10 10
✔
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1
0-2
10YR 2/2
100
SiL
2-10
10YR 3/2
98
SiL
10YR 4/4
2
10YR 4/4
100
10-23
SiL
✔
✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
The point is within the floodplain of the Wabash River however no other indicators where observed.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail
Miami
10/11/18
City of Peru
IN
2
Sec J.B. Richardville Jr, TWN 27 N, RNG 4 E
K. McLane, V. Veach
none
floodplain 0-2
WGS 84
-86.093097°
40.741862° Ge- Gessie silt loam
None ✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Point was taken within the floodplain of the Wabash River.
30 ft Ulmus rubra
10
No
Juglans nigra
25
Yes
FAC FACU
Acer saccharinum
50
Yes
FACW
3
5 60
15 ft
85
Acer negundo
5
Yes
Lonicera maackii
8
Yes
NI
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
2
No
FACW
FAC 52
104
20
60
25
100
97
264
15
5ft Acer negundo
5
Yes
FAC
Lonicera maackii
2
N/A
NI
2.72
✔ ✔
30 ft
7
✔
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2
0-8
10YR 2/2
100
SiL
8-13
10YR 3/2
80
SiL
10YR 4/4
20
10YR 4/4
100
13-20
SiL
✔
✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
The point is within the floodplain of the Wabash River however no other indicators where observed.
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail
Miami
City of Peru
10/11/18 IN
3
Sec 22, TWN 27 N, RNG 4 E
K. McLane, V. Veach
Convex
terrace 0-2
WGS 84
-86.065542°
40.762853° Sn- Sleeth loam
None ✔
✔
✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
Point was taken along an abandoned railroad bed. Soil appears disturbed and contains gravel, asphalt, glass, and other fill.
30 ft Prunus serotina
35
Yes
Morus rubra
25
Yes
Celtis occidentalis
15
No
FAC
2
No
FACU
Juglans nigra
2
FACU FACU
7 29
15 ft
77
Juglans nigra
8
Yes
Lonicera maackii
5
Yes
NI
Morus rubra
2
No
FACU
Celtis occidentalis
2
No
FAC
FACU
32
96
77
308
109
404
17
5 ft
5
Yes
FACU
Celtis occidentalis
5
Yes
FAC
Lonicera maackii
2
N/A
NI
Rubus occidentalis
2
N/A
NI
Hydrophyllum virginianum
10
Yes
FAC
Ulmus rubra
30 ft
3.70
24
✔
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3
0-11
10YR 2/1
100
SiL
Urban soil
✔
fill, gravel, asphalt 11
✔ ✔
✔
✔
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Peru Nickel Plate Trail
Miami
10/11/18
City of Peru
IN
4
Sec 22, TWN 27 N, RNG 4 E
K. McLane, V. Veach
Concave
toe of slope 0-2
WGS 84
-86.070260°
40.775007° Ro- Ross loam
None ✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Point was taken near the toe of slope of a raised abandoned railroad bed.
30 ft Robinia pseudoacacia
25
Yes
Acer negundo
10
No
Celtis occidentalis
15
Yes
FAC
12
No
FACU
12
No
FACU
Juglans nigra Prunus serotina
15 ft
3
FACU FAC
5 60
74
Celtis occidentalis
5
No
FAC
Lonicera maackii
30
Yes
NI 37
111
49
196
86
307
35
5 ft Hydrophyllum virginianum
5
Yes
FAC
Carex blanda
2
Yes
FAC
3.57
✔
30 ft
7
✔
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4
0-5
10YR 2/2
100
CL
5-9
10YR 3/2
85
CL
10YR 4/3
15
10YR 4/3
100
9-20
SL
✔
✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
Point was taken near the toe of the slope from the raised railway.
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Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
1/17/19
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
Kevin McLane, 1104 Prospect St. Indianapolis, IN 46203
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project (Des. 1702275) is planned to involve the construction of two asphalt trail sections and one stone trail section, as well a trailhead on Harrison Avenue for a total of approximately 2.81 miles of additional trail segments. These sections are planned to connect the existing 40 miles of the Nickel Plate Trail system. The project is located in the City of Peru, Peru Township, Miami County, Indiana. Segment 1 will span north approximately 1.31 mile from 9th St, under US 24, and end at W Lovers Lane Rd. Segment 2 will span west from Segment 1 along the south side of Prairie Ditch and end near athletic fields approximately 0.45 mile away. Segment 3 will begin at an existing connection to the Nickel Plate Trail on the north side of the trail bridge over the Wabash River and extend 1.05 mile west toward the existing City Riverwalk trail. (USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State:
IN
County/parish/borough: Miami
County
City: Indianapolis
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat.:
40.761441°
Long.:
Universal Transverse Mercator: Name of nearest waterbody:
-86.065196°
578901.75 m E, 4512695.57 m N, Zone 16 T
Prairie Ditch & The Wabash River
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): Office (Desk) Determination. Date: Field Determination. Date(s):
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TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH “MAY BE” SUBJECT TO REGULATORY JURISDICTION. Site number
Prairie Ditch
Latitude (decimal degrees)
Longitude (decimal degrees)
40.771400° -86.069042°
Estimated amount of aquatic resource in review area (acreage and linear feet, if applicable)
Type of aquatic resource (i.e., wetland vs. non-wetland waters)
0.01 acre, 60 linear ft non-wetland stream, R5UBH
Geographic authority to which the aquatic resource “may be” subject (i.e., Section 404 or Section 10/404)
Section 404
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1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate. 2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring “preconstruction notification” (PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant’s acceptance of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds that there “may be” waters of the U.S. and/or that there “may be” navigable waters of the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
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SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply) Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where indicated for all checked items: Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor: location map, USGS Topographic Map, Aerial Map, NWI Map, Hydric Soil Map, FEMA Floodplain Map, Photo and Water Resource Maps Map:Site ___________________________________________________. Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor. Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report. Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale: ___________________. Data sheets prepared by the Corps: _______________________________________________. Corps navigable watersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; study: ____________________________________________________. U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ___________________________________________. USGS NHD data. USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
Bunker Hill and Peru 24k Quads U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: _______________________________. https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm
Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: ___________________________. https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/mapper.html National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: ______________________________________.
State/local wetland inventory map(s): _______________________________________________. August 16, 2018 Flood Hazard Zones of IN, IDNR (data from FEMA FIRM) FEMA/FIRM maps: ____________________________________________________________. 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: ________________.(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929) 2016 NAIP Aerial Imagery Photographs: Aerial (Name & Date): ___________________________________________. or
Site photos: October 11, 2018 Other (Name & Date): ____________________________________________.
Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: __________________________. Other information (please specify): _________________________________________________. IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of Regulatory staff member completing PJD
1/17/19 Signature and date of person requesting PJD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is impracticable) 1
1
Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action.
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IDEM Wellhead Proximity
January 4, 2019
Project Alignment
0 0
0.5
1 1
1:72,224 2
2 mi 4 km
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea, Esri (Thailand), NGCC, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
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Appendix G Public Involvement (This Appendix will be updated after the public involvement phase is complete)
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Peru provides update on River View Landing Project; YMCA Receives $2.5 million challenge capital grant City of Peru 35 S. Broadway Peru, IN 46970 10:00AM ET PERU, Nov. 1, 2018-The City of Peru is pleased to announce significant progress has been made on Phase One of the River View Landing community improvement project, an economic development project to develop 40 acres of property along the Wabash River between River Walk Park and West City Park. The property was acquired last year by the City and is being developed in phases, including construction of the Nickel Plate bike trail extension and other development on the west end of town. Work on the Nickel Plate trail extension is well underway. Ecologists have conducted their assessments of local vegetation and completed their field work, and a historian is investigating potential historical properties along the proposed path. Engineers are researching any potential wetland impact, and then environmental processes and policy development will follow. Furthermore, the rest of the 40 acre property is being cleared to make way for new development, including the new YMCA facility. "We are excited about the amount of progress we are making on the Riverview Landing project as a whole,” said Peru Mayor Gabriel Greer. “It is incredible to see our community coming together to make this project happen. We continue to look forward to what this project will do for Peru and the residents of Miami County as a whole." Also, another major partner in the project has received a significant contribution. The Miami County YMCA is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2.5 million challenge grant from the Dukes Health Care Foundation. Under the terms of the award, the Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar all pledges (non-government) made to the Y’s capital project through December 31, 2018, up to a total of $2.5 million. “The Y has done a tremendous job in attracting major donors and partners to the project,” said Bob Schwartz, Foundation Board Chair. “Now we are asking the rest of the community to step up and pitch in.” “We are humbled by this award,” said YMCA Executive Director Mark Demchak. “Our missions align so well around providing opportunities for improving wellness for youth and adults—we couldn’t be more excited to be working with the Foundation.” Y volunteers have already secured over $750,000 in pledges toward the $2.5 million match, and now they are launching their “Count Me In!” public campaign to raise the rest by the end of the year. Donors who pledge $5,000 or more in value (including matching dollars) will be recognized on a permanent donor wall inside the new YMCA;
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those pledging $25,000 or more in value (including the match) will also be recognized through an individual naming plaque on a room or area inside the Y. To qualify for matching dollars, pledges must be signed by the end of the year, but pledge payments may be spread over multiple years. “Fulfilling the match means a total of $5 million more toward this effort,” said Demchak. “We’ll be well within sight of our total goal, which is a 100% pledged project—no long term debt.” Ultimately, Demchak explained, the generosity of the community will determine the final scope and features of the new facility. If the entire plan is funded, the new YMCA will replace a 60+ year old facility with a 69,000 square foot building and will expand opportunities for residents seeking a healthier lifestyle, families who need child care and year-round recreational opportunities, and youth who need a safe place where character development and positive role models are abundant. Building features are planned to include an elevated walking track, a multi-use pool, a chapel, a large wellness center for cardio and strength training, group exercise studios, a gymnasium for court sports and an auxiliary gym for gymnastics, a separate wing for child care and preschool education, and other amenities like a community meeting room and kitchen. “The Y has always been a place where people from all walks of life can interact and learn from each other,” said Dennis Kinley, YMCA Board Chair. “But this is so much bigger than the Y—this project shows that we can come together as a community and chart out an amazing future for generations to come.” Those interested in pledging to the project or helping fund raise should contact a Y Board member or Mark Demchak at the YMCA. More details about the project and progress toward meeting the match goal can be found at mcymca.org/newymca or by contacting Mark Demchak, Executive Director. “This is it, THE project for our community’s future,” said Steve Dobbs, Rediscover Downtown Chair and YMCA Vice Chair. “If we don’t do this, who will? The time is now, and we’re welcoming anyone who is willing to help and step up to this challenge.” CONTACT: Gabriel Greer, Mayor, City of Peru: 765-472-2400 Mark Demchak, YMCA Executive Director: 765-472-1979 or mdemchak@mcymca.org. ###
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City of Peru receives $200,000 grant from DNR City of Peru 35 S. Broadway Peru, IN 46970 10:00AM ET PERU, May 1, 2018-The City of Peru is pleased to announce they have been awarded the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant through the Department of Natural Resources. This grant, which focuses specifically on funding for the acquisition and/or development of multi-use recreational trail projects, according to the DNR, will be used to extend the widely used Nickel Plate Trail running through Miami County. “I am really glad to deliver something that a lot of people have wanted for a long time, “said Peru Mayor Gabe Greer. The RTP Grant process can take significant time, as the primary part of the project consists of extending the Nickel Plate Trail from its current location at Lover’s Lane, across US 24, and through Peru. The trail will also be extended in conjunction with the City’s Riverview Landing Project, which was announced in early December. The trail will be extended along the Wabash River and current Riverwalk, and will be extended along the Riverwalk development, serving as the final piece in connecting the Nickel Plate Trail from Kokomo to Rochester. "Bike trails like the Nickel Plate have a unique effect on communities. They connect neighborhoods in ways that allow folks who may not otherwise meet to interact with each other. This is a true community strengthening improvement, and we are very excited that the new Y will be more accessible to walkers and cyclists," said YMCA director Mark Demchak. The RTP grant program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, and typically goes toward development and rehabilitation of trails and portions of trails, construction of multi-use trails, acquisition of easement or property to construct trails, operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection related to trails, providing stream and river access sites, construction of bridges, boardwalks and crossings, trail signage, and construction of trail support facilities and other support facilities, such as water fountains. “It’s going to be so much easier to access the trails, and much safer,” said Nickel Plate Trail leadership Mike Keupper. The RTP grant typically ranges from $100,000 to $200,000, with the maximum amount awarded as $200,000. The City of Peru is honored to be receiving this amount, as the DNR says is rare, but speaks volumes about the impact of the Nickel Plate Trail. The RTP grant to extended and improve the Nickel Plate Trail will be an enormous benefit to the City of Peru, its citizens, and surrounding community members who all frequent the outdoors. CONTACT: Gabriel Greer, Mayor, City of Peru: 765-472-2400 Ashley Lowe, Mayor’s Assistant, Grant Administrator: 765-472-2400 or alowe@cityofperu.org
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Ashley Lowe City of Peru 35 S. Broadway Peru, IN 46970 10:00AM ET PERU, Dec. 6, 2017-The City of Peru is pleased to announce the launch of the River View Landing community improvement project, an economic development project to develop 40 acres of property along the Wabash River between River Walk Park and West City Park. The property was recently acquired by the City and will be developed in phases, with Phase One including a new YMCA facility, a bike and walking trail connecting the downtown River Walk to the Nickel Plate Trail, and additional parking for West City Park. “This is a building block toward a stronger, healthier community,” said Peru Mayor Gabriel Greer. “It’s a great example of what we can accomplish working together.” This project has a number of public and private partners, including the Miami County YMCA, the Miami County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA), the Nickel Plate Trail, the Peru Common Council, the Miami County Commissioners, Miami County Council, and other local leaders. The initial phase of the project totals $13 million and is being funded through private and in kind donations, economic development dollars, and grant sources. “We need to ensure the Y is here for kids, families, and individuals well into the future,” said YMCA Board Chair Dennis Kinley. “This is not about building a new Y, it’s about building a healthier community, and we all have a stake in that.” The trail extension will connect downtown Peru to the south leg of the nationally recognized Nickel Plate Trail system, which currently stretches as far south as Kokomo and as far north as Rochester. Auxiliary parking for West City Park will relieve the traffic problems that occur every baseball season and increase safety for park visitors. The new YMCA will expand opportunities for residents seeking a healthier lifestyle, families who need child care and year-round recreational opportunities, and youth who need a safe place where character development and positive role models are abundant. “The Y has always been a way for people from all walks of life to interact and learn from each other,” said Mark Demchak, YMCA Executive Director and River View Landing Project Steering Committee Chair. “But this is so much bigger than the Y—this project shows that we can come together as a community and chart out an amazing future for generations to come.” As more funding and investment becomes available, future phases of the project will include multi-family homes, improved roads, a traffic signal, and other parks and recreation features. “This is it, THE project for our community’s future,” said Steve Dobbs, Rediscover Downtown Chair and YMCA Vice Chair. “If we don’t do this, who will? The time is now, and we’re welcoming anyone who wants to help.” CONTACT: Gabriel Greer, Mayor, City of Peru: 765-472-2400 Mark Demchak, YMCA Executive Director: 765-472-1979 or mdemchak@mcymca.org.
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Appendix H Air Quality
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Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) State Preservation and Local Initiated Projects FY 2018 - 2021 SPONSOR
CONTR
STIP
ACT # /
NAME
ROUTE
WORK TYPE
LOCATION
DISTRICT
MILES
FEDERAL
Estimated
CATEGORY
Cost left to
LEAD
Complete
DES
Project*
PROGRAM
PHASE
FEDERAL
MATCH
2018
2019
2020
2021
Miami County Miami County
Indiana Department of Transportation
1592923
1600242
Init.
A 04
VA VARI
US 24
Bridge Inspections
Small Structure Pipe Lining
Countywide Bridge Inspection and Inventory Program for Cycle Years 2017-2020
Pipe Liner CIPP, Carrying Shrock Creek, 0.68 miles E of CR 175 E
Fort Wayne
0 Multiple
100% Local Funds
PE
$0.00
$36,931.44
$6,951.26
$21,054.50
$8,925.68
Local Bridge Program
PE
$147,725.73
$0.00
$27,805.05
$84,217.98
$35,702.70
Fort Wayne
0 NHPP
$0.00 Bridge Construction
CN
-$825,680.00
-$206,420.00
($1,032,100.00)
Fort Wayne
0 NHPP
$0.00 Bridge Construction
CN
-$1,361,720.00
-$340,430.00
($1,702,150.00)
Fort Wayne
.38 NHPP
Safety Construction
CN
$466,944.00
$116,736.00
Safety ROW
RW
$16,000.00
$4,000.00
Comments:No MPO. Removing CN from STIP as work has already been completed. Indiana Department of Transportation
1600244
A 04
US 31
Small Structure Pipe Lining
US 31 over Mills Tributary, 11' ID HDPE Pipe Liner, 1.89 miles N of SR 16
Comments:No MPO. Removing CN from STIP as work has already been completed. Indiana Department of Transportation
1600516
Init.
US 31
Other Intersection Improvement
US 31 at SR 218 North Junction
$583,680.00
$20,000.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
1600561
Init.
SR 124
Channel Clearing And Protection
Over Branch of Asher Creek, 5 .91 miles W of SR 13
Fort Wayne
0 STP
Bridge Construction
CN
$29,800.00
$7,450.00
$37,250.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
1600561
A 17
SR 124
Channel Clearing And Protection
Over Branch of Asher Creek, 5 .91 miles W of SR 13
Fort Wayne
0 STP
$0.00 Bridge Construction
CN
-$29,800.00
-$7,450.00
($37,250.00)
NPT spur trail Bunkerhill to Grissom
Fort Wayne
0 STP
Recreational Trails Program
CN
$150,000.00
$0.00
$150,000.00
100% Local Funds
CN
$0.00
$37,500.00
$37,500.00
100% Local Funds
RW
$0.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Recreational Trails Program
RW
$12,000.00
$0.00
$12,000.00
$250,000.00 Recreational Trails Program
RW
$18,252.00
$0.00
$18,252.00
100% Local Funds
RW
$0.00
$4,563.00
$4,563.00
Recreational Trails Program
CN
$152,752.00
$0.00
$152,752.00
100% Local Funds
CN
$0.00
$38,188.00
$38,188.00
Recreational Trails Program
PE
$28,996.00
$0.00
Comments:No MPO. Removing CN from STIP as project is being eliminated. Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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1601756
1702275
Init.
A 10
VA VARI
VA VARI
Bike/Pedestrian Facilities
Other Type Project (Mi scellaneous)
IDNR #17-004 - Peru Nickel Plate Extension
Fort Wayne
2.13 RTP
$16,000.00
$12,996.00
Report Created:12/12/2018 8:43:59AM
*Estimated Costs left to Complete Project column is for costs that may extend beyond the four years of a STIP. This column is not fiscally constrained and is for information purposes.
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Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) State Preservation and Local Initiated Projects FY 2018 - 2021 SPONSOR
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
CONTR
STIP
ACT # /
NAME
ROUTE
WORK TYPE
LOCATION
DISTRICT
MILES
FEDERAL
Estimated
CATEGORY
Cost left to
LEAD
Complete
DES
Project*
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PROGRAM
PHASE
FEDERAL
MATCH
2018
2019
A 10
VA VARI
Other Type Project (Mi scellaneous)
IDNR #17-004 - Peru Nickel Plate Extension
Fort Wayne
2.13 RTP
$250,000.00 100% Local Funds
PE
$0.00
$7,249.00
Init.
IR 1007
Bridge Rehabilitation Or Repair
Old US 31, Brg #159 over Wabash River
Fort Wayne
.12 STP
100% Local Funds
CN
$0.00
$287,500.00
$287,500.00
Local Bridge Program
CN
$1,150,000.00
$0.00
$1,150,000.00
Safety ROW
RW
$80,000.00
$20,000.00
$100,000.00
Safety Construction
CN
$628,332.00
$157,083.00
$100,000.00
$4,000.00
2020
2021
$3,249.00
Comments:Rec. Trail. no mpo Miami County
Indiana Department of Transportation
37328 / 1383463
37650 / 1383239
Init.
US 31
Intersect. Improv. W/ Added Turn Lanes
US 31 at SR 18
Fort Wayne
0 NHPP
$685,415.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
37650 / 1600202
Init.
US 24
Concrete Pavement Restoration (CPR)
1.13 miles W of US 31 to 0.43 miles E of US 31
Fort Wayne
1.262 NHPP
Road Construction
CN
$264,960.00
$66,240.00
$331,200.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
37650 / 1600242
Init.
US 24
Small Structure Pipe Lining
Pipe Liner CIPP, Carrying Shrock Creek, 0.68 miles E of CR 175 E
Fort Wayne
0 NHPP
Bridge Construction
CN
$825,680.00
$206,420.00
$1,032,100.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
37650 / 1600243
Init.
US 31
Small Structure Pipe Lining
CIPP, over Mills Ditch, 3.80 miles N of SR 16
Fort Wayne
0 NHPP
Bridge Construction
CN
$110,240.00
$27,560.00
$137,800.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
37650 / 1600244
Init.
US 31
Small Structure Pipe Lining
US 31 over Mills Tributary, 11' ID HDPE Pipe Liner, 1.89 miles N of SR 16
Fort Wayne
0 NHPP
Bridge Construction
CN
$1,361,720.00
$340,430.00
$1,702,150.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
37712 / 1383671
Init.
SR 18
Small Structure Replacement
Over Honey Creek, 8.83 miles E of US 31
Fort Wayne
Bridge Construction
CN
$215,000.00
$53,750.00
$25,000.00
Bridge ROW
RW
$9,600.00
$2,400.00
$12,000.00
Bridge Construction
CN
$485,576.00
$121,394.00
100% Local Funds
CN
$0.00
$5,850.00
$5,850.00
Local Safety Program
CN
$52,650.00
$0.00
$52,650.00
100% Local Funds
CN
$0.00
$21,060.00
$21,060.00
Local Transportation Alternatives
CN
$84,240.00
$0.00
$84,240.00
.101 STP
Indiana Department of Transportation
37712 / 1600247
Init.
SR 218
Bridge Deck Overlay
Bridge over Big Pipe Creek, 3.5 8 miles W of SR 19
Fort Wayne
0 STP
Converse
37804 / 1400720
Init.
VA VARI
Sign Modernization (S eries Of Units)
Sign replacement at various locations in Converse
Fort Wayne
7.89 STP
Converse
37805 / 1400735
Init.
VA VARI
Construct ADA Approved Sidewalk Ramps
ADA and SW Upgrades on Wabash St from Madison St to County Line Rd in Converse
Fort Wayne
.439 STP
$606,970.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
38669 / 1297965
Init.
SR 18
Small Structure Replacement
Small structure over Miller Ditch , 5.60 miles E of US 31
Fort Wayne
.04 STP
Bridge Construction
CN
$297,600.00
$74,400.00
$372,000.00
Indiana Department of Transportation
38669 / 1297978
Init.
SR 19
Small Structure Replacement
Small structure over Squirrel Creek, 5.18 miles N of SR 16 N Jct
Fort Wayne
.02 STP
Bridge Construction
CN
$352,000.00
$88,000.00
$440,000.00
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$243,750.00
Report Created:12/12/2018 8:43:59AM
*Estimated Costs left to Complete Project column is for costs that may extend beyond the four years of a STIP. This column is not fiscally constrained and is for information purposes.
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Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) State Preservation and Local Initiated Projects FY 2018 - 2021 SPONSOR
CONTR
STIP
ACT # /
NAME
ROUTE WORK TYPE
LOCATION
DISTRICT
MILES
FEDERAL
Estimated
CATEGORY
Cost left to
LEAD
PROGRAM
PHASE
FEDERAL
MATCH
2018
2019
2020
2021
Complete
DES
Project*
Miami County 1702275
A 10
VA VARI
Other Type Project (Miscellaneous)
IDNR #17-004 - Peru Nickel Plate Extension
Fort Wayne
2.13 RTP
$250,000.00 Recreational Trails Program
RW
$18,252.00
$0.00
$18,252.00
100% Local Funds
RW
$0.00
$4,563.00
$4,563.00
Recreational Trails Program
CN
$152,752.00
$0.00
$152,752.00
100% Local Funds
CN
$0.00
$38,188.00
$38,188.00
Recreational Trails Program
PE
$28,996.00
$0.00
$16,000.00
$12,996.00
100% Local Funds
PE
$0.00
$7,249.00
$4,000.00
$3,249.00
Comments: Rec. Trail. no mpo
Miami County Total Federal: $200,000.00
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Match :$50,000.00
2018: $20,000.00
2019: $230,000.00
2020:
2021:
Report Created:11/29/2017 3:00:15PM
*Estimated Costs left to Complete Project column is for costs that may extend beyond the four years of a STIP. This column is not fiscally constrained and is for information purposes.
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Appendix I Additional Information
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Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 2:26:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Subject: FW: Des 1702275 Peru Nickel Plate Trail RTP Connector EJ analysis Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 1:07:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: Bales, Ronald To: Erin Mulryan CC: Miller, Brandon, Malone, Barbara AFachments: image001.png, image002.png, image003.png, image004.png, image005.png, image006.png, image007.jpg, Des 1702275 Peru RTP Connector Trail EJ analysis.pdf
INDOT-Environmental Services Division (ESD) has reviewed the project informaXon along with the Environmental JusXce (EJ) Analysis for the above referenced project. The project would require rightof-way from a former railroad and some minimal right-of-way/easements from a couple of property owners, require no relocaXons, and would not disrupt community cohesion or create a physical barrier. With the informaXon provided, INDOT-ESD would not consider the impacts associated with this project as causing a disproporXonately high and adverse effect on minority and/or low incomes populaXons of EJ concern relaXve to non EJ populaXons in accordance with the provisions of ExecuXve Order 12898 and FHWA Order 6640.23a. No further EJ Analysis is required. Ron Bales
Environmental Policy Manager 100 North Senate Ave., Room 642 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Office: (317) 234-4916 Email: rbales@indot.in.gov
From: Erin Mulryan [mailto:erin@green3studio.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:54 PM To: Bales, Ronald <rbales@indot.IN.gov> Subject: Re: Des 1702275 Peru Nickel Plate Trail RTP Connector EJ analysis
**** This is an EXTERNAL email. Exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email. **** I’m so sorry, I didn’t realize the enXre spreadsheet didn’t convert to PDF. See afached revised analysis- there was one populaXon.
Thank You, Erin Mulryan, MPA Green 3 LLC 317-634-4110 green3studio.com
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Note to Reader: The project maps in Appendix B-5 to B-6 and B-24 to B-25 were sent to INDOT ESD with this EJ analysis.
Peru Nickel Plate Trail RTP Connector, Des. No. 1702275 Environmental Justice Analysis July 31, 2018 Purpose & Need The purpose and need of this project is to construct three much-needed, non-motorized transportation routes that connect one existing section of the Nickel Plate Trail (NPT)to West City Park and the Peru Riverwalk, and one existing section of the NPT to downtown Peru, thus building off of the goal of the City of Peru and the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. organization to create connections between existing and planned trail sections as well as downtown. Currently, the northern section of the NPT ends at Lover’s Lane, north of Peru; users must utilize an unimproved former railroad corridor or existing roadways to reach downtown Peru and the existing NPT on the south side of the city. The existing section of trail on the south side of the city currently crosses the Wabash River via a former railroad bridge that has rehabilitated for pedestrian use but ends at a city street, leaving users to navigate through the city via an unmarked route of streets and sidewalks. There are currently 40-plus miles of existing NPT sections spanning several counties and towns.
Project Description The Peru NPT RTP connector trail project is located in the City of Peru, Peru Township, Miami County, Indiana. The project is funded in part by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The IDNR is the project sponsor, and the City of Peru is the sub-recipient of the RTP funds. This project will construct two sections of 10’ wide asphalt trail approximately 2.36 miles in total length within the boundaries of a former railroad corridor, through West City Park, and through a parcel of land adjacent to the park that was recently acquired by the city. An existing 8’ wide trail (approximately 0.10 mile in length) in West City Park will be widened to 10’ as part of this project. The project will also construct a 10’ wide stone trail from the proposed asphalt trail to recently constructed sports fields along Prairie Ditch, north of Thorpe Drive and on the north side of Roxy Theater. Also included is a trailhead on a vacant parcel of land on Harrison Street; this parcel is currently owned by the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. organization and will be donated to the city of Peru for the purposes of this project. The trailhead will feature parking and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant parking spaces. Refer to the attached maps for locations of the three sections of trail. The crossing over Prairie Ditch will be constructed by others and will not be part of this project. Currently there are remnants of a railroad bridge over the waterway, which was burned several years ago. Regulatory permits from IDEM, IDNR, and USACE will be required and obtained prior to construction. The maximum depth of excavation for the trail sections is anticipated to be 12 inches. Tree removal will be required along the former railroad corridor, within West City Park, and within the vacant city property adjacent to the park. Unmapped wetlands may exist within the construction limits; a Waters of the U.S. and wetland delineation will be conducted to identify potential wetlands. Project plans are under development; the final alignment will consider any wetlands found during site investigations to minimize impacts.
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Right-of-Way Approximately 18.2 acres of permanent right-of-way (former railroad corridor) will be acquired from Norfolk Southern to construct one section of the proposed trail. The project will also acquire land via easements and purchases from various property owners, including Peru Community Schools, to construct the stone trail portion and a portion of the proposed asphalt trail adjacent to West City Park. There will be no relocations of residences or businesses associated with this project. The trailhead on Harrison Street will be constructed on land donated by the Nickel Plate Trail, Inc. organization. Refer to the attached maps for parcel information and proposed right-of-way acquisition and easement locations.
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Environmental Justice Analysis for Peru Nickel Plate Trail RTP Connector Trail, Des 1702275 COC City of Peru, Indiana B 17001001 B 17001002
LOW-INCOME Population for whom poverty status is determined: Total Population for whom poverty status is determined: Income in past 12 months below poverty Percent Low-Income 125 Percent of COC Potential Low-Income EJ Impact?
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
03002001 03002002 03002003 03002004 03002005 03002006 03002007 03002008 03002009 03002010 03002011 03002012 03002013 03002014 03002015 03002016 03002017
MINORITY Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population: Total population:
Total Not Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino; White alone Not Hispanic or Latino; Black or African American alone Not Hispanic or Latino; American Indian and Alaska Native alone Not Hispanic or Latino; Asian alone Not Hispanic or Latino; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone Not Hispanic or Latino; Some other race alone Not Hispanic or Latino; Two or more races Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino; White alone Hispanic or Latino; Black or African American alone Hispanic or Latino; American Indian and Alaska Native alone Hispanic or Latino; Asian alone Hispanic or Latino; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone Hispanic or Latino; Some other race alone Hispanic or Latino; Two or more races
Number Non-White/Minority (B03002001-B0300203) Percent Non-White/Minority 125 Percent of COC Potential Minority EJ Impact?
10,850 2,324 21.4% 26.8%
11,197 10,981 9,728 969 60 80 5 0 139 216 116 0 0 0 0 6 94 1,469 13.1% 16.4%
AC1 AC2 AC3 Census Tract 9521, Miami Census Tract 9522, Miami Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana County, Indiana County, Indiana
4,529 353 7.8% AC<125% COC No
4,682 4,597 4,400 84 13 80 0 0 20 85 43 0 0 0 0 42 0 282 6.0% AC<125% COC No
2,553 440 17.2% AC<125% COC No
2,681 498 18.6% AC<125% COC No
2,677 2,677 2,493 121 29 0 5 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184 6.9% AC<125% COC No
2,855 2,744 2,310 385 15 0 0 0 34 111 49 0 0 0 0 6 56 545 19.1% AC>125% COC Yes
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B03002
HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE Universe: Total population 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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Estimate 4,682 4,597 4,400 84 13 80 0 0 20 0 20
Margin of Error +/-307 +/-304 +/-312 +/-50 +/-17 +/-90 +/-11 +/-11 +/-24 +/-11 +/-24
Estimate 2,677 2,677 2,493 121 29 0 5 0 29 0 29
Margin of Error +/-244 +/-244 +/-243 +/-107 +/-36 +/-11 +/-10 +/-11 +/-35 +/-11 +/-35
Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana Estimate 2,855 2,744 2,310 385 15 0 0 0 34 0 34
85 43 0 0 0 0 42 0 0 0
+/-85 +/-56 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-58 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
+/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11
111 49 0 0 0 0 6 56 56 0
Census Tract 9521, Miami County, Indiana
Total: Not Hispanic or Latino: White alone Black or African American alone American Indian and Alaska Native alone Asian alone Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone Some other race alone Two or more races: Two races including Some other race Two races excluding Some other race, and three or more races Hispanic or Latino: White alone Black or African American alone American Indian and Alaska Native alone Asian alone Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone Some other race alone Two or more races: Two races including Some other race Two races excluding Some other race, and three or more races
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Census Tract 9522, Miami County, Indiana
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07/09/2018
Total: Not Hispanic or Latino: White alone Black or African American alone American Indian and Alaska Native alone Asian alone Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone Some other race alone Two or more races: Two races including Some other race Two races excluding Some other race, and three or more races Hispanic or Latino: White alone Black or African American alone American Indian and Alaska Native alone Asian alone Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone Some other race alone Two or more races: Two races including Some other race Two races excluding Some other race, and three or more races
Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana Margin of Error +/-262 +/-276 +/-304 +/-271 +/-21 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-38 +/-11 +/-38
Estimate 11,197 10,981 9,728 969 60 80 5 0 139 0 139
Margin of Error +/-297 +/-317 +/-327 +/-198 +/-46 +/-90 +/-10 +/-18 +/-81 +/-18 +/-81
+/-89 +/-73 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-69 +/-69 +/-11
216 116 0 0 0 0 6 94 94 0
+/-107 +/-100 +/-18 +/-18 +/-18 +/-18 +/-11 +/-82 +/-82 +/-18
Peru city, Indiana
Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing a 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value. In addition to sampling variability, the ACS estimates are subject to nonsampling error (for a discussion of nonsampling variability, see Accuracy of the Data). The effect of nonsampling error is not represented in these tables.
While the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data generally reflect the February 2013 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) definitions of metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas; in certain instances the names, codes, and boundaries of the principal cities shown in ACS tables may differ from the OMB definitions due to differences in the effective dates of the geographic entities.
Estimates of urban and rural population, housing units, and characteristics reflect boundaries of urban areas defined based on Census 2010 data. As a result, data for urban and rural areas from the ACS do not necessarily reflect the results of ongoing urbanization.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Explanation of Symbols: 1. An '**' entry in the margin of error column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute a standard error and thus the margin of error. A statistical test is not appropriate. 2. An '-' entry in the estimate column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute an estimate, or a ratio of medians cannot be calculated because one or both of the median estimates falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution. 3. An '-' following a median estimate means the median falls in the lowest interval of an open-ended distribution. 4. An '+' following a median estimate means the median falls in the upper interval of an open-ended distribution. 5. An '***' entry in the margin of error column indicates that the median falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution. A statistical test is not appropriate. 6. An '*****' entry in the margin of error column indicates that the estimate is controlled. A statistical test for sampling variability is not appropriate. 7. An 'N' entry in the estimate and margin of error columns indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small. 8. An '(X)' means that the estimate is not applicable or not available.
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POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS BY SEX BY AGE Universe: Population for whom poverty status is determined 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Supporting documentation on code lists, subject definitions, data accuracy, and statistical testing can be found on the American Community Survey website in the Data and Documentation section. Sample size and data quality measures (including coverage rates, allocation rates, and response rates) can be found on the American Community Survey website in the Methodology section.
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Census Tract 9521, Miami County, Indiana
Total: Income in the past 12 months below poverty level: Male: Under 5 years 5 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 14 years 15 years 16 and 17 years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over Female: Under 5 years 5 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 14 years 15 years 16 and 17 years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over Income in the past 12 months at or above poverty level:
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Estimate 4,529 353 208 0 14 24 14 0 23 36 13 41 43 0 0 0 145 0 4 24 10 0 3 23 21 21 26 0 6 7 4,176
Margin of Error +/-301 +/-136 +/-86 +/-11 +/-15 +/-20 +/-15 +/-11 +/-21 +/-31 +/-16 +/-31 +/-39 +/-11 +/-11 +/-11 +/-66 +/-11 +/-8 +/-24 +/-11 +/-11 +/-8 +/-36 +/-17 +/-21 +/-29 +/-11 +/-12 +/-13 +/-294
Census Tract 9522, Miami County, Indiana Estimate 2,553 440 248 37 9 16 8 0 0 10 21 47 60 8 22 10 192 7 0 13 0 0 14 29 24 19 32 48 6 0 2,113
Margin of Error +/-237 +/-172 +/-113 +/-40 +/-14 +/-18 +/-12 +/-11 +/-11 +/-15 +/-18 +/-61 +/-35 +/-13 +/-29 +/-15 +/-94 +/-15 +/-11 +/-21 +/-11 +/-11 +/-22 +/-32 +/-23 +/-18 +/-26 +/-43 +/-10 +/-11 +/-289
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Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana Estimate 2,681 498 206 25 0 6 26 0 0 5 84 34 7 19 0 0 292 43 0 15 6 0 0 49 25 29 75 26 0 24 2,183
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Census Tract 9521, Miami County, Indiana
Male: Under 5 years 5 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 14 years 15 years 16 and 17 years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over Female: Under 5 years 5 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 14 years 15 years 16 and 17 years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over
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Estimate 2,281 112 22 179 85 20 21 137 242 219 420 356 249 219 1,895 102 0 126 41 24 37 83 190 223 308 257 278 226
Margin of Error +/-204 +/-58 +/-35 +/-70 +/-39 +/-17 +/-18 +/-86 +/-99 +/-70 +/-99 +/-82 +/-71 +/-62 +/-155 +/-55 +/-11 +/-57 +/-37 +/-23 +/-28 +/-57 +/-82 +/-61 +/-87 +/-68 +/-89 +/-69
Census Tract 9522, Miami County, Indiana Estimate 1,087 15 0 13 98 0 6 76 93 237 221 156 111 61 1,026 40 0 94 8 21 0 56 66 169 119 220 151 82
Margin of Error +/-199 +/-16 +/-11 +/-23 +/-71 +/-11 +/-12 +/-61 +/-73 +/-133 +/-78 +/-55 +/-49 +/-41 +/-155 +/-31 +/-11 +/-61 +/-13 +/-22 +/-11 +/-41 +/-43 +/-68 +/-59 +/-93 +/-57 +/-41
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Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana Estimate 1,051 27 9 157 68 15 97 6 97 173 174 133 59 36 1,132 47 32 67 53 0 85 129 99 231 100 137 88 64
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Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana Margin of Error Total: +/-284 Income in the past 12 months below poverty level: +/-237 Male: +/-127 Under 5 years +/-25 5 years +/-11 6 to 11 years +/-11 12 to 14 years +/-25 15 years +/-11 16 and 17 years +/-11 18 to 24 years +/-12 25 to 34 years +/-96 35 to 44 years +/-40 45 to 54 years +/-12 55 to 64 years +/-19 65 to 74 years +/-11 75 years and over +/-11 Female: +/-158 Under 5 years +/-47 5 years +/-11 6 to 11 years +/-22 12 to 14 years +/-11 15 years +/-11 16 and 17 years +/-11 18 to 24 years +/-45 25 to 34 years +/-31 35 to 44 years +/-28 45 to 54 years +/-53 55 to 64 years +/-37 65 to 74 years +/-11 75 years and over +/-28 Income in the past 12 months at or above poverty level: +/-275 Male: Under 5 years 5 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 14 years 15 years 16 and 17 years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over Female: Under 5 years 5 years 6 to 11 years 12 to 14 years 15 years 16 and 17 years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 3 of 4
+/-180 +/-34 +/-15 +/-91 +/-48 +/-21 +/-51 +/-10 +/-60 +/-120 +/-68 +/-55 +/-36 +/-31 +/-191 +/-37 +/-39 +/-46 +/-65 +/-11 +/-41 +/-64 +/-51 +/-84 +/-37 +/-50 +/-34
Peru city, Indiana Estimate 10,850 2,324 992 107 29 112 59 5 19 80 168 150 128 77 38 20 1,332 182 70 93 36 9 28 165 191 142 173 141 44 58 8,526
Margin of Error +/-326 +/-423 +/-217 +/-57 +/-22 +/-54 +/-35 +/-11 +/-19 +/-45 +/-98 +/-88 +/-60 +/-39 +/-33 +/-19 +/-289 +/-96 +/-45 +/-55 +/-26 +/-14 +/-24 +/-72 +/-65 +/-56 +/-75 +/-81 +/-28 +/-37 +/-529
4,489 253 21 317 235 54 180 450 453 696 730 552 320 228 4,037 219 53 302 116 41 127 284 478 592 472 596 434
+/-344 +/-85 +/-19 +/-115 +/-83 +/-45 +/-74 +/-182 +/-135 +/-158 +/-133 +/-92 +/-86 +/-58 +/-286 +/-81 +/-48 +/-96 +/-78 +/-33 +/-48 +/-82 +/-93 +/-104 +/-99 +/-116 +/-82
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Census Tract 9523, Miami County, Indiana Margin of Error +/-32
Peru city, Indiana Estimate 323
Margin of Error +/-62
Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing a 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value. In addition to sampling variability, the ACS estimates are subject to nonsampling error (for a discussion of nonsampling variability, see Accuracy of the Data). The effect of nonsampling error is not represented in these tables.
While the 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) data generally reflect the February 2013 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) definitions of metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas; in certain instances the names, codes, and boundaries of the principal cities shown in ACS tables may differ from the OMB definitions due to differences in the effective dates of the geographic entities.
Estimates of urban and rural population, housing units, and characteristics reflect boundaries of urban areas defined based on Census 2010 data. As a result, data for urban and rural areas from the ACS do not necessarily reflect the results of ongoing urbanization.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Explanation of Symbols: 1. An '**' entry in the margin of error column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute a standard error and thus the margin of error. A statistical test is not appropriate. 2. An '-' entry in the estimate column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute an estimate, or a ratio of medians cannot be calculated because one or both of the median estimates falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution. 3. An '-' following a median estimate means the median falls in the lowest interval of an open-ended distribution. 4. An '+' following a median estimate means the median falls in the upper interval of an open-ended distribution. 5. An '***' entry in the margin of error column indicates that the median falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution. A statistical test is not appropriate. 6. An '*****' entry in the margin of error column indicates that the estimate is controlled. A statistical test for sampling variability is not appropriate. 7. An 'N' entry in the estimate and margin of error columns indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small. 8. An '(X)' means that the estimate is not applicable or not available.
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