LPA Consulting Contract - Coal Line Trail – Lochmueller Group, Inc.

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PAGE 7 OF 11 APPENDIX “A” infrastructure, environmental, hydrological, and cultural resources data within the project area. Review the IDEM Virtual File Cabinet will be to assess the potential for sites requiring additional investigation due to potential soil and/or groundwater contamination. Produce a narrative summary and maps depicting findings of the RFI in accordance with the INDOT Site Assessment & Management (SAM) guidance (2018). 7.6.3 Early Coordination - Develop early coordination packages (including letters, general location mapping, Red Flag Investigation maps, and photographs) and distribute to the appropriate resource agencies listed in the most recent INDOT Categorical Exclusion Manual. 7.6.4 IPaC Documentation – Complete the Range-wide Programmatic Informal Consultation process with the INDOT LaPorte District and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is anticipated that the project effect finding for endangered bat species will be either “No Effect” or “May Affect – Not Likely to Adversely Affect.” 7.6.5 Section 4(f) / 6(f) Documentation - It is not anticipated that Section 4(f) or Section 6(f) documentation will be required as part of this project. No effort is included as part of this task. This assumes that no new permanent ROW will be required from the parcels associated with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. If such ROW is required, Section 4(f) coordination will be necessary, which will be considered out of scope and additional or supplemental services will be necessary. Additionally, this task assumes that impacts to the “Bottling House” located at 739 College Street, a potentially National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-eligible property and Section 4(f) resource, will net a “No Adverse Effect” finding as part of the Section 106 process that is concurred with by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). This will allow the application of the Section 106 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and require no additional effort by the CONSULTANT. 7.6.6 CE-2 Documentation - Prepare for approval and distribution of the appropriate level of environmental documentation. The project is currently scoped as a CE-2 due to the anticipated Section 106 finding of “No Adverse Effect.” This task includes completion of the commitments summary spreadsheet following approval of the CE-2. 7.7 Section 106 Consultation - Prepare the appropriate Section 106 documentation in accordance with the INDOT Cultural Resources Manual. This will include the following tasks: 7.7.1 Consulting Party Early Coordination - Prepare a list of potential consulting parties that will be invited to participate in the Section 106 process.