Opening of Proposals - Coal Line Trail, Phase III Proj No. 123-007 - DLZ Indiana, LLC

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Coal Line Trail Phase 3 » City of South Bend Page 4 PROJECT APPROACH Environmental Documentation The use of federal funding triggers compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation requirements. DLZ has conducted a field visit and preliminary reviews of GIS data available on the IndianaMap website, the IDEM VFC, IDNR’s Indiana Buildings, Bridges, and Cemeteries Map website and other information to identify potential “red flag” resources or issues that may need to be considered during design. RFI resources/issues noted in the project area include an abandoned railroad, a brownfields site, two leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites, two state cleanup sites and a public park were noted within the project area. The identified items are not anticipated to impede project development. The project will also require compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which sets forth a review process for identifying historic properties (including archaeological sites) and assessing potential effects. The project may be approved under the MPPA. Qualified professional subconsultant services would be required if the project were to require new permanent right of way or would impact historic character-defining features or previously undisturbed soils. A Level 1 Categorical Exclusion (CE) would be required if the project were to acquire less than 0.5 acre of new right of way. A Level 2 CE would be required if the project were to acquire more than 0.5 acre of new right of way. A Level 4 CE would be required for involvement with Kennedy Park. CHALLENGES SOLUTIONS Section 106 The project proposes work types for which Section 106 approval may be issued under the Minor Projects Programmatic Agreement (MPPA). MPPA applicability will expedite completion of the NEPA documentation. Section 4(f)Kennedy Park is located at the south project terminus and the site of the National Register-listed South Bend Brewing Company (now demolished) is located near the north project terminus. No Section 4(f) uses are anticipated. Stream and Water Quality Impacts Implementation of INDOT Standard Specifications is anticipated to adequately address water quality concerns. Impacts requiring mitigation are not anticipated. Wetlands No wetlands were noted in or near the project area. Impacts are not anticipated. Floodplains/ Floodways No floodplains were noted in or near the project area. Impacts are not anticipated. Threatened and Endangered Species DLZ will conduct programmatic consultation for bat species of concern using the on-line USFWS IPaC system, which streamlines the consultation process. A “No Effect” determination, or “May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect” determination is anticipated. If trees are removed/trimmed, a seasonal tree clearing restriction is expected (trees may not be removed from April 1 through September 30). Hazardous Materials Sites Several hazardous materials sites were noted within the project area. Early in project development, DLZ will complete a Red Flag Investigation (RFI) and will coordinate with the INDOT Site Assessment and Management Unit to determine the need for additional investigations. The identified sites are not anticipated to impede project development given the minor nature of trail construction.