Section 4(f) Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Section 4(f) Process Overview Project Initiation Package Field Investigations 4(f) Property YES Use NO YES Coordination NO NEPA Document [2] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

What is Section 4(f)? Federal law that protects: Publicly-owned Parks and Recreation Areas Publicly-owned Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges Public or Privately-owned Historic Sites Listed or eligible for listing on the NRHP [3] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Type of Determinations No Use Exceptions de minimis Programmatic Evaluations Independent Bikeway & Walkway Historic Bridges Historic Sites Parks, Recreation Areas, and Refuges Net Benefit Individual Evaluation [4] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Coordination Recreational Recreational Determination Request Form for Recreational Properties submitted to OES Policy OWJ Concurrence, maps, photographs, etc. Only include pertinent 4(f) documentation!! OES Policy issues determinations Cultural Resources OES Cultural Resources issues determination once Section 106 consultation is complete [5] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

C1 and C2 – EnviroNet No 4(f) documentation requirements for C1 No 4(f) documentation requirements for C1 No right-of way; no impacts For C2, answer dropdowns appropriately No remarks box [6] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

4(f) Tab – EnviroNet Displays for D-listed CEs Displays for D-listed CEs Answer drop-downs appropriately [7] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

4(f) Tab – EnviroNet [8] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

D-Listed CEs - Remarks Identify 4(f) properties adjacent, but not impacted No ROW or access restrictions Incorporate standard language provided by OES Standard Operating Procedures for Recreational 4(f) Properties If 4(f) property impacted, discuss accordingly Discuss measures to minimize harm Include as Environmental Commitments [9] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

D-Listed CEs - Remarks Discuss results of consultation and coordination with the Official with Jurisdiction (OWJ) 4(f) determination date For historic sites, summarize 4(f) process List sites within proposed project area Discuss impacts Include level of 4(f) determination Reference documentation in project file [10] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Remarks Example Based upon review of available mapping (including Franklin County's Online GIS data) and field investigations conducted by Lawhon and Associates environmental staff in 2015, no parks, recreational areas, wildlife or waterfowl refuges, or historic sites were identified within or adjacent to the proposed project area. [11] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Project File Determination Request Form includes: Determination Request Form includes: Mapping of project area and 4(f) property Photographs of the 4(f) property/area of impacts OWJ Correspondence/Concurrence De minimis Public involvement Section 6(f), as needed 4(f) Determination Section 106 4(f) Project correspondence [12] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Points to Remember Section 4(f) applies to all projects receiving USDOT transportation funds, permits, or approvals Only OES issues 4(f) determinations Verifies appropriate criteria met Ensures consultation with OWJ occurred and that concurrence was received [13] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Section 6(f)

Section 6(f) Process Overview Project Initiation Package Field Investigations YES Temporary Non-Conforming Use Conversion 6(f) Property NO Maintenance ODNR/NPS Coordination OES Approves NEPA Document [15] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Section 6(f) MOU Between ODOT & ODNR Executed July 2018 Between ODOT & ODNR Executed July 2018 Streamlines review and coordination process Maintenance Temporary Non-Conforming Use 30-day review and approval period per agency [16] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Definition Recreational land or facilities developed with Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) National Park Service (NPS) ODNR Real Estate liaisons with NPS Applies to temporary use of land Less than 6 months Applies to permanent conversion of land to a non- recreational use Replacement land of equal or greater value Applies to any funding type for the project [17] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

4(f)/6(f) Relationship 4(f) applies to publicly-owned parks, recreation areas, and wildlife & waterfowl refuges 6(f) applies to properties that received LWCF 6(f) coordination is required with Department of the Interior (DOI)/NPS ODNR coordinates with NPS 4(f) approval required prior to 6(f) approval [18] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

C1 and C2 – EnviroNet No documentation required for C1 No documentation required for C1 No right-of way; no impacts For C2, answer dropdowns appropriately No remarks box [19] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

6(f) Tab – EnviroNet Displays for D-listed CEs Displays for D-listed CEs Answer drop-downs appropriately If Present, table to list property is generated [20] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

D-Listed CEs - Remarks Identify 6(f) properties LWCF website Identify 6(f) properties LWCF website Who (firm/agency) conducted review Discuss coordination efforts Discuss impacts Include measures to minimize harm Typically environmental commitments [21] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services

Contacts Veronica Trecazzi – 6(f) Subject Matter Expert 614-387-1267 Veronica Trecazzi – 6(f) Subject Matter Expert 614-387-1267 Veronica.Trecazzi@dot.ohio.gov [22] Categorical Exclusion Training Class – Presented by the Office of Environmental Services