TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1237021054; 15453 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287 (I-287). The Tappan Zee Bridge opened in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This final EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing seven-lane bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to I-87/287 between South Broadway in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from Interstate 87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 150 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. The project construction period, including dredging, is estimated at 4.5 to 5.5 years. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $4.6 to $5.6 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. A small partial property acquisition and permanent easement would not result in displacement of owners or residents. One historic resource, the Tappan Zee Bridge, would be affected. Adverse noise impacts would occur at a number of receptors in Rockland and Westchester counties. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120256, Final EIS--1,040 pages, Appendices--5,815 pages, Comments--2,602 pages, August 3, 2012 PY - 2012 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-F KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1237021054?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-08-03&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-12-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 3, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-12-12 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 57 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046420; 15215-7_0057 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 57 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046420?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 56 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046414; 15215-7_0056 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 56 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046414?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 55 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046406; 15215-7_0055 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 55 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046406?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 54 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046401; 15215-7_0054 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 53 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046395; 15215-7_0053 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 53 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046395?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 52 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046388; 15215-7_0052 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 52 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046388?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 47 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046384; 15215-7_0047 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 47 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046384?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 46 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046380; 15215-7_0046 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 46 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046380?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 45 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046377; 15215-7_0045 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 51 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046361; 15215-7_0051 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 50 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046356; 15215-7_0050 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 49 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046351; 15215-7_0049 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 48 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046345; 15215-7_0048 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 48 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046345?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 44 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046335; 15215-7_0044 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 44 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046335?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 43 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046334; 15215-7_0043 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 43 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046334?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 42 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046329; 15215-7_0042 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 42 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046329?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 41 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046327; 15215-7_0041 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 41 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046327?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 12 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046323; 15215-7_0012 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 40 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046322; 15215-7_0040 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 40 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046322?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 11 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046318; 15215-7_0011 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 11 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046318?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 39 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046314; 15215-7_0039 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 38 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046310; 15215-7_0038 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 37 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046304; 15215-7_0037 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 36 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046298; 15215-7_0036 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 36 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046298?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 35 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046293; 15215-7_0035 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 35 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046293?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 34 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046287; 15215-7_0034 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 33 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046282; 15215-7_0033 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 29 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046276; 15215-7_0029 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 29 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046276?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 26 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046273; 15215-7_0026 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 26 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046273?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 25 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046267; 15215-7_0025 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 25 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046267?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 24 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046262; 15215-7_0024 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 24 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046262?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 10 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046257; 15215-7_0010 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 9 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046251; 15215-7_0009 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 8 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046244; 15215-7_0008 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 8 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046244?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 28 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046072; 15215-7_0028 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 28 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046072?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 27 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046069; 15215-7_0027 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 27 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046069?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 32 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046064; 15215-7_0032 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 32 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046064?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 31 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046063; 15215-7_0031 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 31 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046063?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 30 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046062; 15215-7_0030 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 30 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046062?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 19 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046059; 15215-7_0019 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 19 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046059?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 18 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046058; 15215-7_0018 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 18 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046058?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 17 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046057; 15215-7_0017 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 17 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046057?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 16 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046055; 15215-7_0016 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 16 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046055?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=book&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1986-01-01&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=Twenty+years+of+the+National+Historic+Preservation+Act%3A+report+to+the+President+and+the+Congress+of+the+United+States&rft.title=Twenty+years+of+the+National+Historic+Preservation+Act%3A+report+to+the+President+and+the+Congress+of+the+United+States&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 15 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046052; 15215-7_0015 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 15 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046052?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1994-07-18&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=HARPERS+FERRY+BRIDGE+REPLACEMENT%2C+JEFFERSON+COUNTY%2C+WEST+VIRGINIA.&rft.title=HARPERS+FERRY+BRIDGE+REPLACEMENT%2C+JEFFERSON+COUNTY%2C+WEST+VIRGINIA.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 14 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046051; 15215-7_0014 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 14 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046051?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=&rft.title=88th+Annual+Meeting+of+the+Transpotations+Research+Board&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 13 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046049; 15215-7_0013 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 23 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046048; 15215-7_0023 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 23 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046048?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 7 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046047; 15215-7_0007 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 7 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046047?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 22 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046046; 15215-7_0022 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). 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Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 21 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046045; 15215-7_0021 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 21 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046045?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2002-01-31&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TRUNK+HIGHWAY+%28TH%29+169+IN+CROW+WING+AND+MILLE+LACS+COUNTIES%2C+MINNESOTA.&rft.title=TRUNK+HIGHWAY+%28TH%29+169+IN+CROW+WING+AND+MILLE+LACS+COUNTIES%2C+MINNESOTA.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 6 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046044; 15215-7_0006 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 6 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046044?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 5 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046043; 15215-7_0005 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 5 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046043?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 20 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046042; 15215-7_0020 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 20 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046042?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 4 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046041; 15215-7_0004 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 4 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046041?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 3 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046040; 15215-7_0003 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 3 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046040?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 2 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046039; 15215-7_0002 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 2 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046039?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. [Part 1 of 57] T2 - TAPPAN ZEE HUDSON RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK. AN - 1020046038; 15215-7_0001 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River between the Village of South Nyack on the west and the Village of Tarrytown on the east, Rockland and Westchester counties, New York is proposed. The bridge carries Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and Interstate 287. The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is being advanced specifically to address the immediate structural and operational deficiencies of the existing bridge and is also based on an assessment of limited project funding opportunities for the foreseeable future. The Tappan Zee Bridge opened to traffic in 1955 as part of the New York State Thruway extension between Suffern and Yonkers. Despite numerous improvements to the bridge and its highway connections, congestion has grown steadily over the years and the aging bridge structure has reached the point where major reconstruction and extensive measures are needed to sustain this vital link in the transportation system. This draft EIS considers a No Build Alternative and a Replacement Bridge Alternative with two options for approach spans. The No Build Alternative would involve the continued operation of the existing seven-lane bridge with ongoing maintenance and measures necessary to keep the bridge in a state of good repair. The Replacement Bridge Alternative would replace the existing Tappan Zee Bridge with two new structures (one each for eastbound and westbound traffic) to the north of its existing location. New structures and modifications to Interstate 87/287 (I-87/287) between Interchange 10 (Route 9W) in Nyack and Interchange 9 (Route 9) in Tarrytown would be required. Reconfiguration of the Rockland landing would require reconstruction of the South Broadway Bridge slightly east of its existing location. The reconfigured highway would also require that new eastbound and westbound maintenance ramps be constructed from I-87/287 to River Road. In Westchester County, the new alignment would extend 100 feet to the north and 100 feet to the south of the existing bridge and I-87/287 would be widened to carry 10 lanes through the Westchester County toll plaza. The modifications to the Westchester landing would require reconstruction of the toll plaza, the westbound on-ramp from Route 9, and the existing New York State Thruway maintenance facility at Route 9. The short span and long span options differ in terms of the type of structure as well as the number of and distance between bridge piers. Both approach span options would include eight travel lanes with inside and outside shoulders on both structures. The north structure of each approach span option would also include a shared-use path to serve cyclists and pedestrians. Depending on the outcome of the design build process, project construction could take up to 5.5 years. Dredging would occur in three phases over a four-year period, and construction of the main span would take 3.5 years. Completion of the short span and long span approaches would take 3.5 to 4 years and 2.5 to 3 years, respectively. Demolition of the existing bridge is expected to take approximately one year. Construction cost is estimated in the range of $3.5 to $5 billion. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would address the limitations and shortcomings of the existing Governor Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge and would maintain a vital link in the regional and national transportation network. The bridge design will provide the flexibility to potentially allow for both bus rapid transit and commuter rail transit, should a viable plan be developed and implemented in the future. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The Replacement Bridge Alternative could affect groundwater and surface water resources, floodplains, and river bottom sediments. Full or partial acquisition of, or temporary easements on, 12 properties would result in the displacement of nine households in South Nyack. In Westchester County, the project would result in a permanent easement on a small portion of land in Tarrytown. The project would have direct effects on three historic properties (Tappan Zee Bridge, Elizabeth Place Park, and the South Nyack Historic District) and create limited adverse noise and visual impacts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), General Bridge Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 535), and River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). JF - EPA number: 120017, Draft EIS--652 pages, Appendices--1,846 pages, January 27, 2012 PY - 2012 VL - 1 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-NY-EIS-12-01-D KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Bridges KW - Cultural Resources Assessments KW - Demolition KW - Dredging KW - Easements KW - Highways KW - Highway Structures KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Assessments KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Rivers KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Transportation KW - Wetlands KW - Hudson River KW - New York KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - General Bridge Act of 1946, Coast Guard Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1020046038?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Albany, New York; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2012-04-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 27, 2012 N1 - Last updated - 2012-06-13 ER - TY - CPAPER T1 - Consideration of Indirect and Cumulative Effects in the Section 106 Process T2 - 88th Annual Meeting of the Transpotations Research Board AN - 41773195; 5038808 JF - 88th Annual Meeting of the Transpotations Research Board AU - Legard, Carol Y1 - 2009/01/11/ PY - 2009 DA - 2009 Jan 11 KW - U 2000:Biological Sciences UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/41773195?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/ProQ%3Acpi&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:journal&rft.genre=conference&rft.jtitle=88th+Annual+Meeting+of+the+Transpotations+Research+Board&rft.atitle=Consideration+of+Indirect+and+Cumulative+Effects+in+the+Section+106+Process&rft.au=Legard%2C+Carol&rft.aulast=Legard&rft.aufirst=Carol&rft.date=2009-01-11&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=&rft.title=88th+Annual+Meeting+of+the+Transpotations+Research+Board&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ L2 - http://www.trb.org/meeting/2009/PDFs/TRBAM09.pdf LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Date revised - 2009-07-17 N1 - Last updated - 2010-05-03 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 10 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224368; 13109-7_0010 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. 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Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 9 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224367; 13109-7_0009 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. 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Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 8 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224366; 13109-7_0008 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 8 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224366?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 7 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224364; 13109-7_0007 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 7 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224364?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2007-08-02&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.title=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 6 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224363; 13109-7_0006 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 6 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224363?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 5 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224362; 13109-7_0005 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. 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Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 4 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224361; 13109-7_0004 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 4 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224361?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 3 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224360; 13109-7_0003 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 3 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224360?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2007-08-02&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.title=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 2 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224358; 13109-7_0002 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 2 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224358?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2007-08-02&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.title=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. [Part 1 of 10] T2 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 868224356; 13109-7_0001 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 VL - 1 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868224356?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2007-08-02&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.title=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - KEYSTONE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT, APPLICANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: TRANSCANADA KEYSTONE PIPELINE, LP. AN - 36403397; 13109 AB - PURPOSE: The construction and operation of a crude oil pipeline and related facilities is proposed to transport Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) crude oil from an oil supply hub near Hardisty, Alberta, Canada to destinations in the Midwest United States. The pipeline system would pass through portions of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma. The system would respond to national demand for crude oil, particularly in the Midwest and Gulf States. The Keystone Project, proposed by TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, would consist of a mainline project, consisting of 1,845 miles of pipeline, including 767 miles in Canada and 1,078 miles in the United States, and the Cushing Extension, consisting of 293.5 miles of pipeline in the United States. Within the United States, the mainline project would consist of a 1,023-mile segment of 30-inch pipeline extending from the Canadian border to Wood River, Illinois and a 56-mile segment of 24-inch pipeline extending from Wood River, Illinois to Patoka, Illinois. Initially, the Keystone Project would provide for a nominal transport capacity of 435,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from the Hardisty supply hub to an existing terminal and refinery at Wood River, and an existing terminal at Illinois. Additional pumping capacity could be added to increase the average throughput to 591,000 bpd if warranted by future shipper demand and market conditions. The mainline route would cross the Canadian border at Pembina County, North Dakota, follow a southerly track through North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and turn east at Steel City on the Nebraska/Kansas border to pass through the northeast corner of Kansas and cross Missouri to the terminals at Wood River and Patoka. The Cushing Extension would proceed south from Steel City through Kansas to Ponca City and Cushing, Oklahoma. In addition to the applicant's proposal, this final EIS considers a No Action Alternative, system alternatives, major route alternatives, an Iowa route alternative, an alternative representing the shortest feasible route between the Canadian border and the Illinois destinations, variations within the ambit of the proposed route, and aboveground facility alternatives. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The new pipeline system would respond to shipper interest in providing crude oil transportation to the storage terminals and pipeline interconnections in Cushing, Oklahoma as well as to Wood River and Patoka. As a result, the project would increase WCSB heavy crude oil supply to respond to the uncertain availability of oil from world supplies. The propose pipeline route follows the shortest route possible between the Canada border and Cushing. In addition, the route would provide collocation opportunities along the existing Platte pipeline. Local and regional socioeconomic benefits redounding from the project would be substantial. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Approximately 17,000 acres of farmland and rangeland within the rights-of-way would be taken out of production during the 18-month construction period. The pipeline would traverse numerous near-surface aquifers and surface waterbodies, including major rivers and streams and wetlands; a segment of the Missouri designated as a National Recreational River would be traversed. The project would affect 653 acres of emergent wetlands, 148 acres of forested wetlands, 54 acres of permanent riverine wetlands, 59 acres of intermittent riverine wetlands, and 33 acres of scrub-shrub wetlands. While emergent wetlands would regenerate quickly after disturbance (three to five years), forested and scrub-shrub wetlands would experience long-term effects. Upland forest and shrub habitat would also b e displaced. The wildlife and fish habitat associated with damaged waterbodies, wetlands, and uplands would be degraded, and habitat fragmentation would affect white-tailed deer and other large mammals. Small game birds and rodents would be affected through destruction of nests and burrows, death of young, loss of eggs, and loss of foraging areas and cover. Preliminary surveys identified 55 federally protected or state-listed sensitive wildlife and plant species along the pipeline routes. Animal species include birds, fish, mollusks, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Recreational, commercial, and residential land uses would also be affected. Cultural resources identified within the corridor include both historic and archaeologic sites as well as historically significant trails, railroads, and cemeteries. Oil spills of more than five barrels could do significant damage to soil and water resources in the immediate area. LEGAL MANDATES: Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 07-0322D, Volume 31, Number 3. JF - EPA number: 080007, Final EIS--821 pages and maps, Appendices--721 pages and maps, August 2, 2007 PY - 2007 KW - Energy KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Cemeteries KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Historic Sites KW - Insects KW - International Programs KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Oil Production KW - Oil Spills KW - Pipelines KW - Pumping Plants KW - Railroads KW - Ranges KW - Refineries KW - Rivers KW - Shellfish KW - Soils Surveys KW - Terminal Facilities KW - Trails KW - Vegetation KW - Water Quality KW - Water Quality Assessments KW - Water Resources Management KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Canada KW - Illinois KW - Kansas KW - Missouri KW - Nebraska KW - North Dakota KW - Oklahoma KW - South Dakota KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/36403397?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2007-08-02&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.title=KEYSTONE+OIL+PIPELINE+PROJECT%2C+APPLICANT+FOR+PRESIDENTIAL+PERMIT%3A+TRANSCANADA+KEYSTONE+PIPELINE%2C+LP.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia; DOE N1 - Date revised - 2010-08-31 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: August 2, 2007 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 36/STH 64 NEW ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AND ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN (FINAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT OF APRIL 1995). AN - 36340782; 12114 AB - PURPOSE: The reconstruction of 6.7 miles of Trunk Highway (TH) 36 in Washington County, Minnesota and St, Croix County, Wisconsin, is proposed. The project would include the functional replacement of the existing drawbridge over the St. Croix River and the reconstruction of approach highways leading to the bridge. The study area termini are the vicinity of County Road 15 in Minnesota and a point on STH 64 approximately 2.5 miles east of the state line in Wisconsin. The possibility of improving existing TH 36 from Houlton to New Richmond, 15 miles to the east, is currently under study. This represents a separate study based on transportation needs independent of the river crossing analysis. Four alternatives, including a No-Build Alternative, were considered in the final EIS of April 1995. In 1996, the U.S. National Park Service evaluated the project under Section 7(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and found that the project, as proposed, would have a direct adverse effect on the outstandingly remarkable scenic and recreational values for which the Lower St. Croix River was included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers. As a result, the necessary permits were withdrawn, and the project was not allowed to proceed. This final supplement to the final EIS considers a new proposal and four alternatives, including a No-Build Alternative. The preferred alternative would provide a roadway from the Minnesota 5/Minnesota 36 interchange in Minnesota, cross the St. Croix River, and terminate at the 150th Avenue overpass in Wisconsin. The segment of Minnesota 36 to be reconstructed would extend from 1,050 feet east of the Washington/Norell intersection with Minnesota 36 to the St. Croix River. The new four-lane bridge would cross the river at the present location of the Minnesota 36/Minnesota 95 interchange and extend across the river to a point approximately 6,450 feet south of the Lift Bridge in Wisconsin. Wisconsin 35 would e relocated to the east of its present alignment to provide for an interchange with relocated St. Croix County Highway E. Wisconsin 64 would be constructed from the St. Croix River through this new interchange to the 150th Avenue overpass in the town of St. Joseph. An extradosed bridge design, consisting of towers with cables connecting the towers to the bridge deck, would be implemented. The Lift Bridge would be converted to a pedestrian/bicycle crossing, constituting a component in a loop trail connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin via the Lift Bridge and the new river crossing. The estimated cost of preferred alternative ranges from $299 million to #373 million, depending on bid probability calculations. POSITIVE IMPACTS: In addition to major transportation service, safety, and congestion improvements that would occur with the construction of any of the build alternatives, there would be several social, economic, and environmental benefits. A hindrance to resolution of a significant problem in planning the nature of the future transportation network serving 11 study area communities would be removed. Reduction in air pollutant emissions, energy use, and traffic-generated noise, as well as improved water quality would also result. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Rights-of-way development would affect three parks, the Lowe St. Croix National River way System, and the Stillwater Municipal Barge Facility Property, as well as resulting in the displacement of commercial properties, single-family residences, multi-family residences, farmland, wetlands, and several acres of trees and undergrowth along the river shorelines and the associated wildlife habitat. Floodplain encroachment would result from bridge construction. Storm water runoff from the roadway could significantly degrade water quality in the river. The project could impact freshwater mussels, dotted blazing star, osprey, and bald eagle, all of which are federally protected species. Numerous sensitive receptor sites and a portion of the river would be subject to traffic-generated noise levels in excess of federal and/or state standards. There would be a potential for cumulative impacts to archaeological and historic resources due to changes in surrounding land use, accessibility, settings, and views. Construction workers would encounter numerous potentially contaminated sites. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 et seq.), Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601), and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 90-0121D, Volume 14, Number 2. For the abstract of the draft supplemental EIS, see 05-0223D, Volume 29, Number 2. JF - EPA number: 060243, Draft Supplemental EIS--591 pages and maps, Final Supplemental EIS--877 pages and maps, June 8, 2006 PY - 2006 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-MN-EIS-90-02-FS KW - Air Quality KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Biologic Assessments KW - Birds KW - Bridges KW - Creeks KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Farmlands KW - Floodplains KW - Hazardous Wastes KW - Highway Structures KW - Highways KW - Historic Sites KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Parks KW - Recreation Resources KW - Recreation Resources Surveys KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Scenic Areas KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Shellfish KW - Transportation KW - Water Quality KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Minnesota KW - St. Croix River KW - Wisconsin KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Compliance KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 9 Permits KW - River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 Permits KW - Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/36340782?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2012-01-27&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.title=TAPPAN+ZEE+HUDSON+RIVER+CROSSING+PROJECT%2C+ROCKLAND+AND+WESTCHESTER+COUNTIES%2C+NEW+YORK.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, St. Paul, Minnesota; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2006-10-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: June 8, 2006 N1 - Last updated - 2014-01-30 ER - TY - BOOK T1 - Becoming better stewards of our past: recommendations for enhancing federal management of historic properties AN - 58864414; 2005-0207890 AB - Section 4(e) of Executive Order 13287, "Preserve America," requires that the ACHP make recommendations to the President and Federal agencies on stimulating initiative, creativity, and efficiency in the Federal stewardship of historic properties. This report embodies these recommendations. JF - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, March 2004. v+37 pp. Y1 - 2004/03// PY - 2004 DA - March 2004 EP - v+37 PB - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation KW - Federal government -- United States KW - Historic houses, etc. -- United States -- Legislation UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/58864414?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/PAIS+Index&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=book&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2004-03-01&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=v%2B37&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=Becoming+better+stewards+of+our+past%3A+recommendations+for+enhancing+federal+management+of+historic+properties&rft.title=Becoming+better+stewards+of+our+past%3A+recommendations+for+enhancing+federal+management+of+historic+properties&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ L2 - http://www.achp.gov/2004stewardshipreport.pdf LA - English DB - PAIS Index N1 - Date revised - 2006-09-28 N1 - Availability - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation N1 - Document feature - il(s) N1 - Last updated - 2016-09-28 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 169 IN CROW WING AND MILLE LACS COUNTIES, MINNESOTA. AN - 36439533; 9162 AB - PURPOSE: The improvement of 22.7 miles of Trunk Highway (TH) 169 from TH 27 north of Onamia to the intersection of TH 18 and TH 6 northwest of the city of Barrison in Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties, Minnesota is proposed. TH 169 is a major north-south highway within the Natinal Highway System, provides important linkage between Interstate 94 and the Twin Cities metropolitan area, north to the Central Lakes Region of Minnesota. It is also an important economic corridor connecting regional trade centers. Tourist travel along the study segment of TH 169 creates high season peaks that commonly cause substantial travel delays and unsafe driving conditions. The existing two-lane highway does not meet design standards for the type and volume of traffic it carries. Other highway characteristics demonstrating the need to improve TH 169 include high crash rates, a large number of direct access points, pedestrian safety hazards, and heavy congestion. The proposed improvements would include the construction of a four-lane limited-access highway between the project study termini. Six alternatives, including a No-Build Alternative (Alternative 1), are considered in this draft EIS. Build alternatives largely represent differences in alignment Depending on the build alternative selected, estimated cost of the project ranges from $100.5 million and $112.6 million and the benefit-cost ratio ranges from 0.6 to 2.4. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would increase the capacity of TH 169 and improve the facility's safety and design, maintaining movility and connectivity for highway users. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Depending on the build alternative selected, rights-of-way requirements would result in the displacement of 210 to 1,100 acres of land overall, 51 to 88 residences, eight to 29 businesses, 0.5 to 17 acres of Tribal Trust land, 82.4 to 267 acres of wetlands, 37 to 69 prime farmland sites, and up to 1.5 acres of old-growth forest. Habitat for red-shoulder hawk, northern pike, bald eagles, and up to two state-listed protected plant species could be affected. Social impacts could include impacts to Native American community resources, burial sites, community accessibility, and the Onamia School complex. The faciity would encroach upon Kathio State Park and could affect Rum River State Forest, Pike Point boat landing/rest area, and the Garrison Concourse. Traffic-generated noise levels would exceed federal standards in the vicinity of 242 to 320 residential receptor sites during daytime hours and 401 to 469 residential receptor sites during nighttime hours. The increase in impervious surface would result in increased runoff that could affect sensitive lake ecologies in the corridor's drainage area. Two alternatives could affect the southern terminus of the Rum River, which is designated as a wild and scenic river. The project could affect five to 16 historic sites, three to 54 archaeological sites, the Kathio Historic District/National Historic Landmark, and the Mille Lacs Area Cultural Landscape. >From three to 11 mapped and an unknown number of unmapped contaminated sites would be encountered during construction. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601). JF - EPA number: 020046, 258 pages and maps, January 31, 2002 PY - 2002 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-MN-EIS-02-01-D KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Cemeteries KW - Cultural Resources KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Endangered Species (Plants) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Highways KW - Historic Sites KW - Indian Reservations KW - Lakes KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Parks KW - Recreation Facilities KW - Recreation Resources KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Safety KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Water Quality KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Minnesota KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Parks KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Archaeological Sites KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Historic Sites UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/36439533?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2002-01-31&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TRUNK+HIGHWAY+%28TH%29+169+IN+CROW+WING+AND+MILLE+LACS+COUNTIES%2C+MINNESOTA.&rft.title=TRUNK+HIGHWAY+%28TH%29+169+IN+CROW+WING+AND+MILLE+LACS+COUNTIES%2C+MINNESOTA.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, St. Paul, Minnesota; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2006-05-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 31, 2002 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 169 IN CROW WING AND MILLE LACS COUNTIES, MINNESOTA. [Part 1 of 1] T2 - TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 169 IN CROW WING AND MILLE LACS COUNTIES, MINNESOTA. AN - 36388068; 9162-020046_0001 AB - PURPOSE: The improvement of 22.7 miles of Trunk Highway (TH) 169 from TH 27 north of Onamia to the intersection of TH 18 and TH 6 northwest of the city of Barrison in Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties, Minnesota is proposed. TH 169 is a major north-south highway within the Natinal Highway System, provides important linkage between Interstate 94 and the Twin Cities metropolitan area, north to the Central Lakes Region of Minnesota. It is also an important economic corridor connecting regional trade centers. Tourist travel along the study segment of TH 169 creates high season peaks that commonly cause substantial travel delays and unsafe driving conditions. The existing two-lane highway does not meet design standards for the type and volume of traffic it carries. Other highway characteristics demonstrating the need to improve TH 169 include high crash rates, a large number of direct access points, pedestrian safety hazards, and heavy congestion. The proposed improvements would include the construction of a four-lane limited-access highway between the project study termini. Six alternatives, including a No-Build Alternative (Alternative 1), are considered in this draft EIS. Build alternatives largely represent differences in alignment Depending on the build alternative selected, estimated cost of the project ranges from $100.5 million and $112.6 million and the benefit-cost ratio ranges from 0.6 to 2.4. POSITIVE IMPACTS: The project would increase the capacity of TH 169 and improve the facility's safety and design, maintaining movility and connectivity for highway users. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Depending on the build alternative selected, rights-of-way requirements would result in the displacement of 210 to 1,100 acres of land overall, 51 to 88 residences, eight to 29 businesses, 0.5 to 17 acres of Tribal Trust land, 82.4 to 267 acres of wetlands, 37 to 69 prime farmland sites, and up to 1.5 acres of old-growth forest. Habitat for red-shoulder hawk, northern pike, bald eagles, and up to two state-listed protected plant species could be affected. Social impacts could include impacts to Native American community resources, burial sites, community accessibility, and the Onamia School complex. The faciity would encroach upon Kathio State Park and could affect Rum River State Forest, Pike Point boat landing/rest area, and the Garrison Concourse. Traffic-generated noise levels would exceed federal standards in the vicinity of 242 to 320 residential receptor sites during daytime hours and 401 to 469 residential receptor sites during nighttime hours. The increase in impervious surface would result in increased runoff that could affect sensitive lake ecologies in the corridor's drainage area. Two alternatives could affect the southern terminus of the Rum River, which is designated as a wild and scenic river. The project could affect five to 16 historic sites, three to 54 archaeological sites, the Kathio Historic District/National Historic Landmark, and the Mille Lacs Area Cultural Landscape. >From three to 11 mapped and an unknown number of unmapped contaminated sites would be encountered during construction. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601). JF - EPA number: 020046, 258 pages and maps, January 31, 2002 PY - 2002 VL - 1 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-MN-EIS-02-01-D KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Cemeteries KW - Cultural Resources KW - Endangered Species (Animals) KW - Endangered Species (Plants) KW - Farmlands KW - Fish KW - Forests KW - Highways KW - Historic Sites KW - Indian Reservations KW - Lakes KW - Noise Standards Violations KW - Parks KW - Recreation Facilities KW - Recreation Resources KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Safety KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Water Quality KW - Wetlands KW - Wild and Scenic Rivers KW - Wildlife Habitat KW - Minnesota KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Parks KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, NPDES Permits KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Archaeological Sites KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Historic Sites UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/36388068?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Full+Text&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=2002-01-31&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=TRUNK+HIGHWAY+%28TH%29+169+IN+CROW+WING+AND+MILLE+LACS+COUNTIES%2C+MINNESOTA.&rft.title=TRUNK+HIGHWAY+%28TH%29+169+IN+CROW+WING+AND+MILLE+LACS+COUNTIES%2C+MINNESOTA.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, St. Paul, Minnesota; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2006-05-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: January 31, 2002 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - THE WHITE HOUSE AND PRESIDENT'S PARK COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN PLAN, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. AN - 16356559; 7733 AB - PURPOSE: The implementation of a comprehensive design plan for the White House and President's Park, located in the northwest quadrant of the District of Columbia, is proposed. The plan would provide a framework for future management that would respect the history and traditions of the White House. A comprehensive plan is needed because most problems over the last 200 years have been addressed as they have arisen, or not at all, resulting in a piecemeal approach to implementing solutions. Also, problems occurring outside the area, such as those associated with surrounding land uses and traffic, are encroaching on the site, threatening its dignity and character. Issues guiding the development of the plan include those associated with the fact that the White House will continue to serve as the executive residence and office of the president, safety and security for the president and first family will not be compromised, the White House will continue to be open to the general public for tours on a regular basis free of charge, all First Amendment activities will continue to be accommodated in compliance with current law, and all facilities and maintenance operations will reflect the dignity, significance, and history of the site and the presidency. Four alternatives, including a No Action Alternative, which would continue the current management practices, are considered in the final EIS. The proposed plan would emphasize a pedestrian-oriented experience within President's Park, with no surface parking and limited vehicular access. To accommodate the changing functions of the Executive Office of the President and to make daily operations more efficient, facilities would be provided onsite for meetings and conferences, staff parking, deliveries, storage for frequently used items, first family indoor recreational activities, and the news media; these facilities would be provided underground to limit new surface intrusions. The White House visitor center in the Commerce Building would be expanded to provide a full range of visitor services, including a museum function. No commercial vending or food concessions would be allowed on sidewalks or adjacent curb lanes within President's Park in order to improve the dignity and character of the site. Criteria would be established for special events (other than First Amendment activities) that would be allowed within President's Park. A permanent events plaza with utilities would be developed in the northeast quarter of the Ellipse to reduce impacts on turf and adjacent resources caused by large-scale events. Other alternatives considered would address management needs in various ways, ranging from accommodating all major support operations and facilities within the White House complex and President's Park to decentralizing and moving functions to adjacent areas. POSITIVE IMPACTS: Significant cultural landscape elements, including historical views, would be protected, along with archaeological resources, historic buildings and structures, and the White House fine and decorative arts collection. Additional privacy and facilities would be provided for the first family. For staff, official visitors, and the news media, new and improved facilities would allow functions related to the Executive Office of the President to be conducted more efficiently without intruding on the dignity and appearance of the site. Additional interpretive programs and museum exhibits would enhance opportunities for visitors from the general public. In general, site operation and management would be improved. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: Factors such as the high water table in the area, the presence of nationally significant historic resources, the potential for archaeological resources, and the presidential commemorative plantings would have implications for new construction. Local traffic patterns would be adversely affected somewhat by various alternatives for the use of E Street; however, a long-term solution to traffic congestion in the core area would be developed in cooperation with District of Columbia transportation agencies. Local vendors would be adversely affected by the loss of 26 of the 76 roadside vendor spaces along sidewalks and adjacent curb lanes. Annual District of Columbia revenue losses by the fourth year of the plan could total an estimated $460,348 due to reductions in revenues from parking meters, parking violations, leased parking taxes, and vendor licenses and sales. The total estimated loss would be $10.1 million over the 20-year life of the plan; if vendors were relocated to other downtown areas, the extent of the impacts could be reduced. LEGAL MANDATES: National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1, 2-4), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as amended (40 U.S.C. 71d(a)). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 99-0075, Volume 23, Number 1. JF - EPA number: 990482, 538 pages and maps, December 16, 1999 PY - 1999 KW - Parks, Refuges and Forests KW - Agency number: FES 99/45 KW - Archaeological Sites KW - Buildings KW - Cultural Resources KW - Historic Sites KW - Historic Sites Surveys KW - Land Management KW - Museums KW - Parks KW - Recreation Facilities KW - District of Columbia KW - President's Park KW - White House KW - National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, Compliance KW - National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, Historic Sites KW - National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as amended, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/16356559?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1999-12-16&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=THE+WHITE+HOUSE+AND+PRESIDENT%27S+PARK+COMPREHENSIVE+DESIGN+PLAN%2C+WASHINGTON%2C+DISTRICT+OF+COLUMBIA.&rft.title=THE+WHITE+HOUSE+AND+PRESIDENT%27S+PARK+COMPREHENSIVE+DESIGN+PLAN%2C+WASHINGTON%2C+DISTRICT+OF+COLUMBIA.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, District of Columbia; DOI N1 - Date revised - 2006-05-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: December 16, 1999 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - HARPERS FERRY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. AN - 36395036; 4718 AB - PURPOSE: The replacement of the bridge on US 340 crossing the Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is proposed. US 340 is a primary route that carries high volumes of traffic between Charles Town, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. The highway is a four-lane facility throughout most of its length, but three miles of the route in the vicinity of the Harpers Ferry National Park has a two-lane capacity in order to preserve the historic character of the site. The existing bridge, built in 1949, is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete; if only routine maintenance was performed on the bridge, its useful life would be several years, but the load limit would need to be reduced as deterioration continues. Five alternatives, including a No-Build Alternative, are considered in this final EIS. Under Scheme 1, a new bridge would be constructed approximately 110 feet upstream from the existing bridge. Under Scheme 2 (the preferred alternative), a new bridge would be constructed approximately 120 feet downstream from the existing bridge. Approximately 450 feet of Shenandoah Street would be relocated to properly connect with the proposed US 340 approach improvements. Under both Schemes 1 and 2, the existing bridge would be used for maintenance traffic during construction and be removed once construction was complete. Scheme 2a is identical to Scheme 2 except that under 2a there would not be improvements to Shenandoah Street. Under Scheme 3, the existing bridge would be rehabilitated by replacing the concrete deck and sidewalk, adding stringers and girder spans, modifying cross frames, replacing bearings, and repairing piers and abutments. Traffic would be maintained during construction by closing one lane and allowing traffic to flow in the other lane. The estimated total cost of the project ranges from about $7.7 million under Scheme 1 to $9.8 million under Scheme 2. POSITIVE IMPACTS: Replacement of or improvements to the existing bridge would increase safety for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic; bicycle traffic would benefit from expanded shoulders and sidewalks. Under schemes 1, 2, and 2a, the sight distance on the bridge approaches would be improved. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: All environmental consequences would be temporary and last only for the duration of construction with the exception of visual impacts resulting from any required cuts. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.). PRIOR REFERENCES: For the abstract of the draft EIS, see 93-0038D, Volume 17, Number 1. JF - EPA number: 940284, 186 pages and maps, July 18, 1994 PY - 1994 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-WV-EIS-94-01-F KW - Air Quality Standards Violations KW - Bridges KW - Highways KW - Historic Sites KW - Parks KW - Rivers KW - Roads KW - Safety KW - Scenic Areas KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Visual Resources KW - Harpers Ferry National Park KW - West Virginia KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Parks UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/36395036?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1994-07-18&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=HARPERS+FERRY+BRIDGE+REPLACEMENT%2C+JEFFERSON+COUNTY%2C+WEST+VIRGINIA.&rft.title=HARPERS+FERRY+BRIDGE+REPLACEMENT%2C+JEFFERSON+COUNTY%2C+WEST+VIRGINIA.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Charleston, West Virginia; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2006-05-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Final. Preparation date: July 18, 1994 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - RPRT T1 - IMPROVEMENTS TO I-195, WASHINGTON BRIDGE TO I-95, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND. AN - 36389073; 4121 AB - PURPOSE: The improvement of a 1.25-mile section of I-195 in Providence, Rhode Island, is proposed. The project area extends from the west end of Washington Bridge (which leads to East Providence) to I-95. This section of the interstate, which carries up to 130,000 vehicles per day, was constructed in the late 1950s and suffers from several outdated highway design features that create difficult driving conditions and severe congestion. These features include deteriorated bridge structures; substandard roadway alignments with sharp curves; substandard shoulder widths; and poor operational conditions between the Wickendon Street and I-95 interchanges. Three alternatives are considered in this draft EIS. The Reconstruction Alternative would involve making necessary improvements to the bridges and roadway without changing the alignment or access of the existing facility; this alternative is a surrogate for a No-Build Alternative, which is not feasible in this instance because of the deteriorated condition of the bridges. The North Alignment Alternative would involve constructing an all-new facility parallel to and immediately north of the existing highway as it crosses the Providence River. This alternative would substantially improve the alignment of the interstate, providing smoother curvature, full shoulders, and improved ramp spacing. The facility would have four lanes in each direction, and the fourth lane could be used as a high-occupancy-vehicle lane. The alignment would tie into I-95 at the existing Hayward Park interchange. Some 8.6 acres of existing right-of-way would be vacated and made available for redevelopment or reuse. Old Harbor Plan elements, including improvements to pedestrian, bicycle, and water transportation facilities along the river, would be included. The Hurricane Barrier Alignment Alternative would provide an entirely new alignment, locating the facility immediately south of the Providence River Hurricane Barrier. This alternative would also provide four lanes in each direction, but it would involve a new interchange with I-95, opposite the Rhode Island Hospital, and associated improvements to I-95 between Thurbers Avenue and Broad Street. The right-of-way of the existing I-195, consisting of approximately 35 acres, would be vacated and made available for public improvements and private development. India Point Park would be expanded and enhanced; water transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities along the river would be provided; and the adjacent Downtown and College Hill historic districts would also be enhanced. Total costs of the three alternatives are estimated to be $42.07 million, $169.87 million, and $299.14 million, respectively. POSITIVE IMPACTS: Implementation of either of the build alternatives would correct the structural deterioration, safety deficiencies, and inadequate capacity of I-195. The Hurricane Barrier Alignment Alternative would have a more dramatic effect on safety; under it, the expected number of accidents over a five-year period would be approximately 300 less than that under the North Alignment Alternative, and 500 less than that under the Reconstruction Alternative. NEGATIVE IMPACTS: The two build alternatives would require the relocation of the aerial electrical transmission lines along India Street; the lines would be relocated to new towers and remain aerial through India Point Park and across both the Providence and Seekonk rivers. The North Alignment Alternative would displace up to 2,900 square feet (sf) of parkland and four businesses, and would impact three historic districts; the Hurricane Barrier Alignment Alternative would displace four residences, 16 businesses, and three historic buildings. Both alternatives would require the removal of 5,500 sf of tidal mud flat marine habitat, adversely affecting benthic organisms. Although both alternatives would improve the overall safety of the roadway, the North Alignment Alternative would not improve the interchange with I-95, the substandard weaving areas on I-95, or access to Rhode Island Hospital, the area's largest employer. LEGAL MANDATES: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended (P.L. 88-578), and Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601). JF - EPA number: 930176, Volume 1--750 pages and maps, Technical Memorandums No. 1 through 4--572 pages, May 28, 1993 PY - 1993 KW - Roads and Railroads KW - Agency number: FHWA-RI-DEIS-93-01-D KW - Bridges KW - Central Business Districts KW - Dredging KW - Fish KW - Highway Structures KW - Highways KW - Historic Sites KW - Hospitals KW - Parks KW - Relocations-Property Acquisitions KW - Section 4(f) Statements KW - Traffic Analyses KW - Trails KW - Transmission Lines KW - Rhode Island KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Historic Sites KW - Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Parks KW - Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, Section 404 Permits KW - Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, Section 6(f) Involvement KW - Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, Compliance UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/36389073?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/Environmental+Impact+Statements%3A+Digests&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=report&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1993-05-28&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=IMPROVEMENTS+TO+I-195%2C+WASHINGTON+BRIDGE+TO+I-95%2C+PROVIDENCE%2C+PROVIDENCE+COUNTY%2C+RHODE+ISLAND.&rft.title=IMPROVEMENTS+TO+I-195%2C+WASHINGTON+BRIDGE+TO+I-95%2C+PROVIDENCE%2C+PROVIDENCE+COUNTY%2C+RHODE+ISLAND.&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - ProQuest Environmental Science Collection N1 - Name - Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Providence, Rhode Island; DOT N1 - Date revised - 2006-05-01 N1 - SuppNotes - Draft. Preparation date: May 28, 1993 N1 - Last updated - 2011-12-16 ER - TY - BOOK T1 - Twenty years of the National Historic Preservation Act: report to the President and the Congress of the United States AN - 59445906; 1988-0106743 AB - Achievements, 1966-86; 1986 programs; challenges and opportunities. JF - 1100 Pennsylvania Av., N.W., Washington, DC 20004, 1986. 120 pp. Y1 - 1986///0, PY - 1986 DA - 0, 1986 SP - 120 PB - 1100 Pennsylvania Av., N.W., Washington, DC 20004 KW - United States KW - Historic houses, etc. KW - Architecture -- Conservation and restoration UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/59445906?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/PAIS+Index&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=book&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1986-01-01&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=Twenty+years+of+the+National+Historic+Preservation+Act%3A+report+to+the+President+and+the+Congress+of+the+United+States&rft.title=Twenty+years+of+the+National+Historic+Preservation+Act%3A+report+to+the+President+and+the+Congress+of+the+United+States&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - PAIS Index N1 - Date revised - 2006-09-28 N1 - Availability - 1100 Pennsylvania Av., N.W., Washington, DC 20004 (20 x 25 cm.) pa N1 - Document feature - il(s), table(s) N1 - Last updated - 2016-09-28 ER - TY - BOOK T1 - Report to the President and the Congress of the United States, 1985 AN - 59394265; 1987-0102907 AB - Review process under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Council program initiatives and training; overview of the preservation of various properties; federal and state activities. JF - Supt Docs, 1986. ix+98 pp. Y1 - 1986///0, PY - 1986 DA - 0, 1986 EP - ix+98 PB - Supt Docs KW - United States -- Culture KW - Cultural property, Protection of -- United States KW - Historic houses, etc. -- United States UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/59394265?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/PAIS+Index&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=book&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1986-01-01&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=ix%2B98&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=Report+to+the+President+and+the+Congress+of+the+United+States%2C+1985&rft.title=Report+to+the+President+and+the+Congress+of+the+United+States%2C+1985&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - PAIS Index N1 - Date revised - 2006-09-28 N1 - Availability - Supt Docs N1 - Document feature - il(s), table(s) N1 - Last updated - 2016-09-28 ER - TY - BOOK T1 - The contribution of historic preservation to urban revitalization AN - 59067328; 1978-0373052 AB - Case studies of Alexandria, Virginia, Galveston, Texas, Savannah, Georgia, and Seattle, Washington. JF - Supt Docs, January 1979. Y1 - 1979/01// PY - 1979 DA - January 1979 PB - Supt Docs KW - Redevelopment, Urban -- United States KW - Historic houses, etc. -- United States KW - Architecture -- Conservation and restoration UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/59067328?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/PAIS+Index&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=book&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1979-01-01&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=The+contribution+of+historic+preservation+to+urban+revitalization&rft.title=The+contribution+of+historic+preservation+to+urban+revitalization&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - PAIS Index N1 - Date revised - 2006-09-28 N1 - Availability - Supt Docs pa $4.75 N1 - Document feature - table(s), chart(s), map(s) N1 - Last updated - 2016-09-28 ER - TY - BOOK T1 - A report to the president and to the Congress, June, 1971 AN - 59515220; 1972-11108 JF - Superintendent of Documents, 1971. 33 pp. Y1 - 1971///0, PY - 1971 DA - 0, 1971 SP - 33 PB - Superintendent of Documents KW - Historic houses, etc UR - http://libproxy.lib.unc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/59515220?accountid=14244 L2 - http://vb3lk7eb4t.search.serialssolutions.com/?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2004&ctx_enc=info:ofi/enc:UTF-8&rfr_id=info:sid/PAIS+Index&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:book&rft.genre=book&rft.jtitle=&rft.atitle=&rft.au=&rft.aulast=&rft.aufirst=&rft.date=1971-01-01&rft.volume=&rft.issue=&rft.spage=&rft.isbn=&rft.btitle=A+report+to+the+president+and+to+the+Congress%2C+June%2C+1971&rft.title=A+report+to+the+president+and+to+the+Congress%2C+June%2C+1971&rft.issn=&rft_id=info:doi/ LA - English DB - PAIS Index N1 - Date revised - 2006-09-28 N1 - Availability - Supt. docs. 45c N1 - Document feature - il, map N1 - Last updated - 2016-09-27 ER -