Environmental Review

Environmental Review. The Registered Licensed Engineer will take one or more of the following actions pursuant to the review of the Environmental Review Report of Environmental Impacts: 7. Previously Disturbed Certification Complete certification that all work to be performed as a part of this project will be performed on previously disturbed sites, easements, and/or rights-of-way. Certify that no new sites, easements and/or rights-of-way will be disturbed as a result of this construction/repair project, and therefore, no comments or responses are required from the state or federal agencies listed below in order to ensure compliance with the state or federal laws or regulations under the jurisdiction of these agencies. Categorical Exclusion 8. Environmental Impacts Resolved Certification Complete certification that comments and responses have been solicited and resolved from the state and federal agencies listed below regarding all work to be performed under this project on new sites, easements, and/or rights-of-way. The Registered Engineer will issue a Categorical Exclusion (CE) from environmental review if a project meets all of the following criteria: A. The project includes minor rehabilitation of existing facilities, functional replacement of equipment, or construction of new ancillary facilities adjacent or appurtenant to existing facilities. B. The project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. C. The project will not adversely affect cultural resources, habitats of endangered or threatened species, or environmentally important natural resource areas. D. The project is not expected to cause significant public controversy. The Department may revoke a categorical exclusion at any time if significant adverse information becomes available. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the Environment The Registered Engineer will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and an Environmental Assessment (EA) when, based upon review of the environmental impacts in the Environmental Review Report, it appears that a project will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, but does not qualify for a CE. Amendment to a Finding of No Significant Impact FONSI to the Environment FONSI amendments are occasionally needed to describe changes to proposed facilities that have already been described in a FONSI. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) If the Registered Engineer determines that an environmental impact statement (EIS) is needed, the document will be prepared in general conformance as deemed appropriate by the Department. 9. No Further Action The Registered Licensed Engineer will issue a CE, FONSI, or EIS complete the appropriate certification on all ARPA RWAIG projects. If there are significant changes in the project after the issuance of the environmental documents, those changes will be described in an Amendment to a FONSI the certification. Some changes are minor, however, and the Department may determine that a separate Amendment need not be issued. Such minor changes may include but are not limited to: A. Adding work that would otherwise qualify for a categorical exclusion previously disturbed certification. B. Changes in the size of pump stations, storage facilities, wells, distribution lines, etc. C. Minor changes in the size of water treatment unit processes. D. Minor rerouting of distribution lines when the new route i) will be mostly on public property and ii) will not adversely affect cultural resources, habitats of endangered or threatened species, or environmentally important natural resource areas. All affected property owners shall be notified by the Grant recipient.