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Section 4(f) Updates Email questions to: OES@dot.state.oh.us
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Updated Coordination Form Section 4(f)/6(f) Determination Form for Recreational Properties Complete form accordingly, based on type of impact o Informal consultation may be needed o Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Submit with all pertinent information attached o Mapping, right-of-way plan sheets, photographs o OWJ consultation/concurrence o Easements/leases/management plan o Public Involvement o Section 6(f)
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Submittals Include project information Level of 4(f), type of 4(f) property, and level of 6(f) o Based on informal consultation and/or SOP o 6(f) may apply if property received LWCF Provide the following in all cases: o Project description o Description of property o Description of impacts o Measures to minimize harm/mitigation/commitments
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Submittals For de minimis, Programmatic, or Individual: o Purpose & Need o Public Involvement Summary For Programmatic or Individual: o Alternatives Analysis For properties that are subject to 6(f): o Description of replacement property o ODNR completes conversion section
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What It Looks Like…
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4(f) Determination Process Upload form to Online CE o No hard copies or e-mail submittals o Notify district contact via e-mail when uploaded OES Policy issues determination o Within 30 calendar days of being notified by district de minimis or Programmatic o FHWA afforded a 15-calendar day objection period Individuals o Regulatory time frames are followed, but overall process time may take a year to complete
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6(f) Determination Process If 6(f) applies, included as part of submittal o Maintenance = OES approves o Temporary Non-Conforming Use = ODNR approves o Conversion = ODNR and NPS approves ODNR and NPS provide comments and/or approval within 30 calendar days o Per terms/conditions of the 6(f) PA
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Standard Operating Procedures Guidance issued in 2012 revised and renamed as the SOP for recreational 4(f) properties o Cultural Resource 4(f) issued following completion of the Section 106 Process Applies to federally-funded transportation projects that impact or involve a 4(f) property o Parks and Recreation Areas o Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges and Wildlife Areas o School Playgrounds o Trails and Shared-Use Paths o National and State Wild and Scenic Rivers Portion designated for recreation
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Additional Guidance Flow charts to correspond with the SOP How-to for completing the determination form Screening checklist for recreational properties Templates for OWJ correspondence o Majority can be facilitated through e-mail o Official letterhead for de minimis and higher
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Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Wildlife Areas Projects adjacent to these properties do not require coordination with the OWJ or OES Policy when: o No permanent and/or temporary ROW is required from the property Includes easements and work agreements o No restriction of access will occur during construction activities Standard language provided in SOP
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Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Wildlife Areas Wildlife Areas o Publicly-owned land that protects habitat and/or terrain that facilitates wildlife production and conservation o May facilitate public recreation Hunting, fishing, and/or trapping Walking, hiking, and/or biking Wildlife watching Boating Other compatible recreation use
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School Playgrounds School property itself is not subject to Section 4(f) 4(f) may apply to playground areas if they: o Are open to the public and publicly owned AND o Serve either organized or substantial walk-on recreational purposes that are determined to be significant The Superintendent is typically considered the OWJ o Must consult with in order to determine if school playground is subject to 4(f)
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Wild and Scenic Rivers 4(f) applies only to those portions (including adjacent land) that are designated recreational o Either through legislation or management plan o Projects adjacent to rivers do not require coordination with the OWJ or OES Policy if 4(f) does not apply Standard language provided in SOP
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Contact Info Kevin E. Davis o 614-752-2788 o Kevin.Davis@dot.state.oh.us
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