Section 4(f)/6(f)
Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Section 4(f) Process Overview
2
Project Initiation Package
Field Investigations
4(f) Property
Use
Coordination
NEPA Document
NO
YES
NO
YES
Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Definition Section 4(f) protects:
Publicly-owned Parks and Recreation Areas Publicly-owned Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges Publicly- or Privately-owned Historic Sites
Listed or eligible for listing on the NRHP
3Categorical Exclusion Training Class
4(f) Determinations No 4(f) No use Exceptions de minimis Programmatic Evaluations
Independent Bikeway & Walkway Historic Bridges Historic Sites Parks, Recreation Areas, and Refuges Net Benefit
Individual Evaluation
4Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Coordination Section 4(f) Programmatic Agreement (PA)
Allows OES to issue determinations FHWA has a 15 calendar day non-objection
period Coordination completed prior to approval of CE
Recreational Section 4(f)/6(f) Determination Request Form
Include OWJ concurrence, mapping, photographs
OES Policy issues determination Cultural Resources
OES Cultural Resource Staff issues determination once Section 106 consultation is complete
5Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Remarks Identify 4(f) properties adjacent to the proposed
project area that are not impacted No ROW involvement or access restrictions Incorporate standard language provided by
OES See Standard Operating Procedures for
Recreational 4(f) Properties Discuss impacts
Include measures to minimize harm Typically environmental commitments
6Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Remarks Results of consultation and/or coordination with
the Official with Jurisdiction (OWJ) Date of 4(f) determination
Issued by OES FHWA provides non-objection for de minimis
and Programmatic Evaluations
For historic sites, summarize 4(f) determination List sites within proposed project area Discuss impacts Include level of 4(f) determination Reference documentation in project file
7Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Example
8
Based upon review of the Franklin County map, USGS Topographic maps, Franklin County's online GIS, and field review conducted by ms consultants personnel in 2015, there are no parks, recreational areas, wildlife or waterfowl refuges, or historic sites in or adjacent to the project area.
Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE - 4(f)/6(f) Tab Answer drop-downs appropriately If OWJ concurrence not needed, do not click on
#3
9Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE - 4(f)/6(f) Tab
10Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE Project File/Part of CE
Recreational Section 4(f)/6(f) Determination Request Form
Aerial map depicting 4(f) property and project area Photographs OWJ Correspondence and Concurrence Public involvement activities (de minimis)
4(f) Determination Approval
Cultural Resources E-mail coordination Project correspondence Approval
11Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Points to Remember Section 4(f) applies to all projects receiving
USDOT transportation funds, permits, or approvals
Only OES can issue 4(f) determinations Verifies that a property meets 4(f) criteria Ensures consultation with OWJ occurred and
that concurrence was received
FHWA provides non-objection for de minimis and Programmatic Evaluations
12Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Section 6(f) Process Overview
13
Project Initiation Package
Field Investigations
6(f) Property Temporary Non-Conforming Use
Conversion
ODNR/NPS Coordination
NEPA Document
NO
YES
OES Approve
s
Maintenance
Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Section 6(f) PA Approved April 2014 Between ODOT, FHWA, ODNR, and NPS Streamlines review and approval process
Maintenance type projects approved by OES Temporary non-conforming use approved by
ODNR Conversions approved by NPS
Created a standardized form that replaced the NPS Environmental Screening Form
30-day review and approval period per agency
14Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Section 6(f) Recreational land or facilities developed with
Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) National Park Service (NPS) ODNR-REALM liaisons with NPS
Applies to permanent conversion of land from a recreation use to a transportation purpose Replacement land of equal or greater value
Applies to temporary use of land
Less than 6 months Applies to any funding type
15Categorical Exclusion Training Class
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 In Ohio, ODNR coordinates with NPS
4(f) approval required prior to 6(f) approval
16Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Remarks Identify 6(f) properties
LWCF website Who conducted the review
Discuss coordination efforts Discuss impacts
Include measures to minimize harm Typically environmental commitments
17Categorical Exclusion Training Class
Online CE - 4(f)/6(f) Tab
18Categorical Exclusion Training Class