Section 4(f) Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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

Definition  Section 4(f) protects:  Publicly-owned Parks and Recreation Areas  Publicly-owned Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges  Publicly- or Privately-owned Historic Sites Listed or eligible for listing on the NRHP 3 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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

Coordination  Recreational  Section 4(f)/6(f) Determination Request Form Include OWJ concurrence, mapping, photographs  OES Policy issues determinations  Cultural Resources  OES Cultural Resource Staff issues determination once Section 106 consultation is complete 5 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Remarks  Identify 4(f) properties adjacent to the proposed project area that are not impacted  No ROW involvement or access restrictions  Incorporate standard language provided by OES See Standard Operating Procedures for Recreational 4(f) Properties  Discuss impacts  Include measures to minimize harm Typically environmental commitments 6 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Remarks  Results of consultation and/or coordination with the Official with Jurisdiction (OWJ)  Date of 4(f) determination  Issued by OES  For historic sites, summarize 4(f) determination  List sites within proposed project area  Discuss impacts  Include level of 4(f) determination  Reference documentation in project file 7 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Example 8 Based upon review of the Franklin County map, USGS Topographic maps, Franklin County's online GIS, and field review conducted by ms consultants personnel in 2015, there are no parks, recreational areas, wildlife or waterfowl refuges, or historic sites in or adjacent to the project area. Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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Project File  Recreational  Determination Request Form Aerial map depicting project area/property Photographs OWJ Correspondence and Concurrence Public involvement activities (de minimis)  4(f) Determination  Approval  Cultural Resources  coordination  Project correspondence  Approval 11 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Points to Remember  Section 4(f) applies to all projects receiving USDOT transportation funds, permits, or approvals  Only OES can issue 4(f) determinations  Verifies that a property meets 4(f) criteria  Ensures consultation with OWJ occurred and that concurrence was received 12 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Section 6(f) Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Section 6(f) Process Overview 14 Project Initiation Package Field Investigations 6(f) Property Temporary Non-Conforming Use Conversion ODNR/NPS Coordination NEPA Document NO YES OES Approves Maintenance Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Section 6(f) PA  Approved April 2014  Between ODOT, FHWA, ODNR, and NPS  Streamlines review and approval process  Maintenance type projects approved by OES  Temporary non-conforming use approved by ODNR  Conversions approved by NPS  Created a standardized form that replaced the NPS Environmental Screening Form  30-day review and approval period per agency 15 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Section 6(f)  Recreational land or facilities developed with Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF)  National Park Service (NPS)  ODNR-REALM liaisons with NPS  Applies to temporary use of land  Less than 6 months  Applies to permanent conversion of land from a recreation use to a transportation purpose  Replacement land of equal or greater value  Applies to any funding type for the project 16 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

4(f)/6(f) Relationship  4(f) applies to publicly-owned parks, recreation areas, and wildlife & waterfowl refuges  6(f) applies to properties that received LWCF  6(f) coordination is required with Department of the Interior (DOI)/NPS  In Ohio, ODNR coordinates with NPS  4(f) approval required prior to 6(f) approval 17 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Remarks  Identify 6(f) properties  LWCF website  Who conducted the review  Discuss coordination efforts  Discuss impacts  Include measures to minimize harm Typically environmental commitments 18 Categorical Exclusion Training Class

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