ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities TMP-3 The following measures will be implemented for the Selected Alternative: • All equipment exhaust systems will be in good working order. Properly designed engine enclosures and intake silencers will be used. • Equipment will be maintained on a regular basis. New equipment will be subject to new product emission standards. • Stationary equipment will be located as far away from sensitive receivers as possible. • Construction-related noise generators will be shielded from noise receivers (e.g., use temporary enclosures to shield generators or crushers, take advantage of site conditions to provide topographic separation). • Construction alerts will be distributed to keep the public informed of construction activities, and a toll-free number for construction-related complaints will be provided. • During the design phase, hours of operation will be evaluated to minimize disruptions during construction. ADOT to oversee for compliance TMP-4 Congestion from construction-related traffic will create temporary impacts in the project vicinity. The magnitude of these impacts will vary depending on the location of the sources of the fill material and of the disposition sites for surplus material, the land uses along the routes, the duration of hauling operations, staging locations, and the construction phasing. To identify acceptable routes and times of operation, ADOT, or its representative, will prepare an agreement with local agencies regarding hauling of construction materials on public streets. ADOT to oversee for compliance TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification purposes. As it relates to these Technical Provisions, references to freeway, project, South Mountain Freeway, proposed action, proposed freeway, and Selected Alternative mean the Project, and references to contractor mean Developer. Developer shall comply with and perform all of the contractor and ADOT requirements, including the ADOT obligations, commitments, and responsibilities, identified in the following table, except to the extent of those requirements that are specifically identified in the third column, entitled “Description of ADOT Responsibilities,” which are not delegated to Developer.
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities WRE-11 A copy of the certificate authorizing permit coverage and a copy of the Notice of Termination acknowledgement letter will be sent to ADOT EPG, Glendale, Phoenix, Chandler, Goodyear, Tolleson, and Avondale, as appropriate, based on the location of project activities ADOT to oversee for compliance WRE-12 ADOT will comply with the State of Arizona Surface Water Quality Standard Rules (18 A.A.C. § 11). ADOT to oversee for compliance WRE-13 Water used for dust suppression will not contain contaminants that could violate ADEQ water quality standards for surface waters or aquifers and will not be discharged off site. ADOT will obtain the necessary permits for such activities. ADOT to oversee for compliance Floodplain FLD-1 Bridge structures will be designed to cross floodplains in such a way that their support piers and abutments will not contribute to a rise in floodwater elevation of more than a foot. ADOT to oversee for compliance FLD-2 Floodplain impacts will be minimized by implementing transverse crossings of the floodplain and avoiding longitudinal encroachments. ADOT to oversee for compliance FLD-3 The Maricopa County Floodplain Manager will be given an opportunity to review and comment on the design plans. ADOT to oversee for compliance FLD-4 On-site drainage design must be performed using the procedures in FHWA’s Urban Drainage Design Manual, Hydraulic Engineering Circular No. 22 (2009b, with revisions). ADOT to oversee for compliance TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification purposes. As it relates to these Technical Provisions, references to freeway, project, South Mountain Freeway, proposed action, proposed freeway, and Selected Alternative mean the Project, and references to contractor mean Developer. Developer shall comply with and perform all of the contractor and ADOT requirements, including the ADOT obligations, commitments, and responsibilities, identified in the following table, except to the extent of those requirements that are specifically identified in the third column, entitled “Description of ADOT Responsibilities,” which are not delegated to Developer.
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities S4F-3 Where the Selected Alternative will cross over trail segments (specifically, Segments Seven, Fifty-six, Sixty-eight, and Sixty-nine of the Maricopa County Regional Trails System, and Segment One of the Sun Circle Trail), the freeway will be constructed as an elevated span to clear the trail segments. ADOT to oversee for compliance S4F-4 ADOT will engage Maricopa County in the design phase to coordinate the design of the freeway with relevant segments of the County’s trail system. ADOT to oversee for compliance S4F-5 During the design phase, ADOT will consult directly with the Phoenix City Manager’s office in representing City of Phoenix interests and on behalf of the Sonoran Preserve Advisory Committee, Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council, Mountain Bike Association of America, Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board, and Arizona Horsemen’s Association to identify and implement other design measures, when possible, to further reduce parkland needed for the freeway. ADOT to oversee for compliance S4F-6 During the design phase, ADOT will consult directly with the Phoenix City Manager’s office in representing City of Phoenix interests to enter into an IGA to identify and purchase replacement land. Replacement land will not exceed a 1:1 ratio (minus previously purchased replacement land) unless ADOT and the City of Phoenix determine jointly that exceeding the 1:1 ratio will be in the best interests of both parties. Under provisions set forth in the IGA entered into by both ADOT and the City of Phoenix, the City will be responsible for identification of replacement land. Once agreed upon under the terms of the IGA, ADOT will issue payment to the City of Phoenix for the acquisition of replacement land. Provisions of the IGA will ensure commitment of the transaction will be solely for the purposes of timely acquisition of public parkland within Phoenix. ADOT will satisfy this commitment. S4F-7 ADOT will undertake the acquisition process to obtain the land from SMPP for the Selected Alternative. Replacement land will be provided as a measure to minimize harm. ADOT will satisfy this commitment. TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification purposes. As it relates to these Technical Provisions, references to freeway, project, So...
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities WUS-2 If more time is required to complete the South Mountain Freeway than authorized by the Section 404 of the CWA permit, ADOT will submit a request for a time extension to USACE and ADEQ at least 1 month prior to reaching the authorized date. ADOT to oversee for compliance WUS-3 If previously unidentified cultural resources are encountered in or adjacent to waters of the United States during the construction of the freeway, ADOT will notify FHWA and USACE immediately to make arrangements for the proper treatment of those resources. Developer must alert ADOT immediately if any unidentified cultural resources are encountered during activity related to the construction of the freeway. ADOT will make arrangements for the proper treatment of those resources and notify the appropriate agencies to evaluate the significance of those resources. WUS-4 If ADOT sells the freeway, ADOT will obtain the signature of the new owner in the applicable space provided in the permit and will forward a copy of the permit to USACE to validate the transfer of the authorization. ADOT will satisfy this commitment. WUS-5 ADOT will provide a copy of the Section 401 water quality certification conditions to all appropriate contractors and subcontractors. ADOT will post a copy of these conditions in a water-resistant location at the construction site where it may be seen by workers. ADOT to oversee for compliance WUS-6a ADOT will maintain the project authorized by the permit in good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of the permit. ADOT to oversee for compliance WUS-6b ADOT will not be relieved of this condition even if ADOT abandons the project. Should ADOT cease to maintain the freeway or abandon the freeway without a good faith transfer, ADOT will obtain a modification of the CWA Section 404 permit from USACE. ADOT will satisfy this commitment.
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities BIO-6 If new species or critical habitat are listed following completion of the ROD, or if the potential effects on species or critical habitat from the Project have changed from those described in the Biological Evaluation, an update to the Biological Evaluation must be prepared and any required consultation with USFWS must be completed. ADOT will coordinate with USFWS, AGFD, and the Community’s Department of Environmental Quality to determine whether any additional species-specific mitigation measures are required. This commitment must be satisfied through Final Acceptance. BIO-7 Prior to construction, ADOT will arrange for surveys to be completed for the Sonoran desert tortoise and other species as determined by ADOT to be necessary. ADOT will satisfy this commitment. BIO-8 ADOT will require the contractor’s personnel to receive training as part of the overall project safety program regarding procedures for interactions with sensitive species that may be encountered during construction. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-9 If vegetation clearing will occur during the migratory bird breeding season (March 1 to August 31), the contractor shall avoid any active bird nests. If the active nests cannot be avoided, the contractor shall notify the ADOT Engineer to evaluate the situation. During the non-breeding season (September 1 to February 28), vegetation removal is not subject to this restriction. If any active bird nests cannot be avoided by vegetation clearing or construction activities, the ADOT Engineer will contact the EPG Biologist (000-000-0000 or 000-000-0000) to evaluate the situation. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-10 Invasive species surveys will be conducted during the design phase. If noxious or invasive species are found to be present in the project footprint during that survey, the contractor will develop and implement an invasive and noxious species control plan. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-11 To prevent the introduction of invasive species seeds, the contractor shall inspect all earthmoving and hauling equipment at the equipment storage facility and the equipment shall be washed prior to entering the construction site. ADOT to oversee for compliance TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification ...
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities VIS-1 During the design phase, ADOT will evaluate: • leaving in place rock outcrops—if stable and not a hazard to the traveling public—not interfering with construction or looking out-of-place in the natural landscape • using vegetative buffers to screen views both of the road and from the road • transplanting saguaro, mature trees, and other cacti likely to survive the transplanting and setting-in period to visually sensitive or critical roadway areas • blending retention basins and their landscape treatments into their natural surroundings • placing landscape treatment on the periphery of R/W areas at overpass locations as well as at other areas adjacent to residential development • clustering or grouping plant material in an informal pattern to break up the linear form of the freeway • using strategic gaps in plantings to frame positive views from the road • using earth colors for overpasses, retaining and screen walls, and noise barriers • using natural-tone metals with a non-contrasting, non-glare finish for guardrails and handrails • using riprap that blends with the surrounding rocks and exposed soil color • using shotcrete that matches the color and texture of adjacent rocks • using bridges and overpass structural systems that help unify a visually complex landscape • minimizing structural sizes and/or recessing the face of structural members from the edge of the Roadway to reduce real or apparent breadth of structures ADOT to oversee for compliance TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification purposes. As it relates to these Technical Provisions, references to freeway, project, South Mountain Freeway, proposed action, proposed freeway, and Selected Alternative mean the Project, and references to contractor mean Developer. Developer shall comply with and perform all of the contractor and ADOT requirements, including the ADOT obligations, commitments, and responsibilities, identified in the following table, except to the extent of those requirements that are specifically identified in the third column, entitled “Description of ADOT Responsibilities,” which are not delegated to Developer.
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities VIS-2 If a jurisdiction through which the freeway will pass were to request treatments other than ADOT’s South Mountain Freeway corridor standard palette of treatments to noise barriers, screen walls, piers, concrete barriers, retaining walls, or highly visible headwalls, such efforts may be negotiated with ADOT. (Treatments beyond the ADOT South Mountain Freeway corridor standard palette may be more expensive to construct and/or maintain. In such cases, a given jurisdiction must cover the additional expenses to secure the desired treatment.) ADOT to oversee for compliance VIS-3 Road cuts through the South Mountains will incorporate the newly exposed rock faces characteristic of the adjacent natural rock features, including scale, shape, slope, and fracturing to the extent that could be practicable and feasible as identified through geotechnical testing and constructibility reviews. ADOT will require the contractor to round and blend new slopes to mimic the existing contours to highlight natural formations. ADOT will evaluate having the contractor adjust and warp slopes at intersections of cuts and natural grades to flow into each other or transition with the natural ground surfaces without noticeable breaks. ADOT to oversee for compliance VIS-4 Freeway lighting will be provided along the median of the freeway and at interchanges to achieve desired lighting levels for safety reasons. Any freeway lighting will be designed to reduce illumination spillover onto sensitive light receptors (such as residential and natural areas). ADOT to oversee for compliance
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities BIO-12 To prevent invasive species seeds from leaving the site, the contractor shall inspect all construction equipment and remove all attached plant/vegetation and soil/mud debris prior to leaving the construction site. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-13 Habitat impacts shall be minimized by restricting construction activities to the minimum area necessary to perform the activities and by maintaining natural vegetation where possible. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-14 If any Sonoran desert tortoises are encountered during construction, the contractor shall adhere to the most current guidelines regarding encounters with Sonoran desert tortoises. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-15 The contractor shall develop procedures for encounters with sensitive species in the Environmental Management Plan. The procedures shall include allowing the animal to leave of its own accord or contacting a trained person if the animal needs to be removed from the work area. ADOT to oversee for compliance BIO-16 A biologist will be employed to complete a preconstruction survey for burrowing owls 96 hours prior to construction in all suitable habitat that will be disturbed. The biologist shall possess a burrowing owl survey protocol training certificate issued by AGFD. Upon completion of surveys, the survey results will be reviewed with the ADOT biologist and a course of action will be identified. ADOT will review and determine the course of action based on Developer’s survey. BIO-17 If any burrowing owls are located in the work area, the contractor shall immediately stop work at that location and notify the ADOT Engineer. The ADOT Engineer will contact the ADOT biologist to determine whether the owls could be avoided or must be relocated. The contractor shall not work within 100 feet of any active xxxxxx until the situation had been evaluated by the ADOT biologist. If the ADOT biologist determined that the owl must be relocated, a biologist holding a rehabilitation permit from USFWS will relocate burrowing owls from the project area. ADOT must be contacted immediately if any burrowing owls are located in the Work area and ADOT will determine whether the owls could be avoided or must be relocated.
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities AQ-2 Mitigation measures must be followed in accordance with Maricopa County rules 310 and 310.01. Such measures could include, but are not limited to: Construction • Use dust suppressants on unpaved traveled paths. • Minimize unnecessary vehicular and machinery activities. • To prevent dirt from tracking or washing onto paved roads, stabilized construction entrances will be placed adjacent to paved roads and fencing will be installed to direct vehicles to drive through the entrance before entering a paved surface. • To the extent practicable, construction equipment that meets EPA’s Tier 4 emission standards shall be used. • Where feasible, construction equipment powered by alternative fuels (e.g., biodiesel, compressed natural gas, electricity) shall be used. • ADOT will require training in compliance with Maricopa County rule 310 for contractor’s personnel regarding air quality impacts from construction activities, potential health risks, and methods to reduce emissions. ADOT to oversee for compliance AQ-3 Mitigation measures must be followed in accordance with Maricopa County rules 310 and 310.01. Such measures could include, but are not limited to: Postconstruction • Revegetate or use decomposed granite or rock mulch on all disturbed land. • Remove dirt piles and unused materials. • Revegetate all vehicular paths created during construction to avoid future off-road vehicular activities. • Include control of access fence to prevent vehicle traffic on unpaved surfaces. ADOT to oversee for compliance TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification purposes. As it relates to these Technical Provisions, references to freeway, project, South Mountain Freeway, proposed action, proposed freeway, and Selected Alternative mean the Project, and references to contractor mean Developer. Developer shall comply with and perform all of the contractor and ADOT requirements, including the ADOT obligations, commitments, and responsibilities, identified in the following table, except to the extent of those requirements that are specifically identified in the third column, entitled “Description of ADOT Responsibilities,” which are not delegated to Developer.
ECR Number Environmental Commitment Record Requirements Description of ADOT. Responsibilities GEO-1 The contractor shall be required to perform in-depth pre- and postconstruction surveys for all structures located within one-half mile in the event any blasting and/or heavy ripping is planned for construction purposes. This documentation shall include photographic and video documentation. ADOT to oversee for compliance GEO-2 Geotechnical-related construction effects will be mitigated through use of appropriate design, including excavations and slopes in soil and rock with an accepted degree of safety, placement of fills with an accepted degree of safety, protection of excavation and fill slopes against erosion, and design of roadway subgrade and foundations in accordance with accepted practices. ADOT to oversee for compliance Biological Resources BIO-1 Protected native plants within the project limits will be affected by this project; therefore, ADOT will determine whether ADA notification will be needed. If notification is needed, ADOT will send the notification at least 60 calendar days prior to the start of construction. ADOT to oversee for compliance TP Attachment 000-0 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Project Record of Decision (ROD) Developer’s Environmental Commitment Requirements The following table includes the Project-specific environmental commitments as written in the ROD, with minor modifications for clarification purposes. As it relates to these Technical Provisions, references to freeway, project, South Mountain Freeway, proposed action, proposed freeway, and Selected Alternative mean the Project, and references to contractor mean Developer. Developer shall comply with and perform all of the contractor and ADOT requirements, including the ADOT obligations, commitments, and responsibilities, identified in the following table, except to the extent of those requirements that are specifically identified in the third column, entitled “Description of ADOT Responsibilities,” which are not delegated to Developer.