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Section 4(f) Section 6(f )

0. Section 4(f) Section 6(f ). Section 4(f) Process Overview. Project Initiation Package Field Review. 4(f ) Property Present. YES. NO. Use. YES. Coordination. NO. NEPA Document. Categorical Exclusion Training Class. 0. Federal Law.

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Section 4(f) Section 6(f )

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  1. 0 Section 4(f) Section 6(f)

  2. Section 4(f) Process Overview Project Initiation Package Field Review 4(f) Property Present YES NO Use YES Coordination NO NEPA Document Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  3. 0 Federal Law • The Secretary of the Department of Interior shall not approve any project which requires the useof any significant4(f)propertyunless: (1) There is no feasibleand prudentalternative to the use of such land, and; (2) Such project includes all possible planning to minimize harm resulting from such use OR de minimis impact • 23 CFR 774 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  4. Definition • Section 4(f) protects: • Publicly-owned Parksand Recreation Areas • Publicly-owned Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges • Publicly or Privately-owned Historic Sites Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  5. 4(f) Determinations • No 4(f) • No Use • Temporary No Use • de minimis • Programmatic Evaluations • Independent Bikeway & Walkway • Historic Bridges • Historic Sites • Parks, Recreation Areas, and Refuges • Net Benefit • Individual Evaluation Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  6. 0 Coordination • Public Involvement for de minimis • Press Release, at a minimum • 4(f) determination issued by OES • Preliminary discussions between District & OES • District submits determination packet to OES • Completed prior to approval of CE • Included as documentation in project file • FHWA issues approvals for: • de minimis • Net Benefit • Individual Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  7. 0 Online CE - 4(f)/6(f) Tab • Answer all drop-downs appropriately • If OWJ concurrence not needed, do not click on #3 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  8. 0 Online CE – 4(f)/6(f) Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  9. 0 Remarks • Discuss: • If 4(f) properties are adjacent to the proposed project area, but not impacted, state accordingly • Results of consultation with recognized OWJ(s) • Impacts to identified 4(f) properties and resulting measures to minimize harm • Date of 4(f) determination/approval • OES issues No 4(f), No Use and Exceptions • FHWA approves de minimis and higher Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  10. 0 Remarks • For historic sites, only summarize Section 106 coordination for 4(f) effect determinations • List sites within proposed project area • Discuss impacts to identified sites • Include Section 106 effect finding • Discuss 4(f) determination/coordination dates • Reference maps, photos, & SHPO letter • For projects with only a few historic sites and minimal impacts, a short paragraph will be sufficient Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  11. 0 Example Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  12. 0 Online CE Project File/Part of CE • Recreational 4(f) • Aerial map depicting 4(f) property and project area • Photographs • OWJ concurrence • Public involvement, if applicable • 4(f) determination • FHWA approval • Section 106 4(f) • E-mail • ODOT-OES IOC • FHWA approval Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  13. 0 Points to Remember • Section 4(f) applies to all projects receiving USDOT transportation funds • Only OES can issue 4(f) determinations • Verifies that a property meets 4(f) criteria • Ensures consultation with OWJ occurs and that concurrence is received • FHWA provides approval for certain levels Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  14. 0 Section 6(f) Process Project Initiation Package Identify 6(f) Property ODOT Review FHWA Review 4(f) with 6(f) Cond. App. Identify Impacts & Potential Mitigation ODNR Review (Env. & Appraisals) Approved 4(f) to ODNR/NPS 6(f) Conversion Report NPS Review Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  15. 0 Section 6(f) • Recreational land or facility developed with Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) • National Park Service (NPS)/ODNR • Applies to permanent acquisition (conversion) of land from a recreational facility to a transportation facility • Replacement land of equal or greater value • Applies to temporary use of land • Less than 6 months • Applies to any funding type Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  16. Section 6(f) • Section 4(f) • Permanent or temporary right-of-way requires completion of NPS form • Use form when Temporary impacts to recreational features • Timeframe • Submitted to ODNR for 45 day review • ODNR sends to NPS for 45 day review Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  17. Section 4(f)/6(f) • 4(f) determination issued prior to 6(f) approval • 6(f) Conversion • Preliminary approval of replacement parcels • Submittal of Conversion Report Categorical Exclusion Training Class

  18. 0 Online CE - 4(f)/6(f) Tab Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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