Environment
The Tier 2 NEPA Study will evaluate specific transportation alternatives within the Corridor and identify potential environmental impacts. Avoidance and minimization opportunities also will be evaluated. See below for the environmental technical studies that will be conducted in the Tier 2 Study. Information regarding Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 can be found here.
Natural Resources
Potential effects on natural resources including the Bay, streams, wetlands, water quality, floodplains, threatened and endangered species, and wildlife habitat.
Historic Resources
Potential effects on historic properties and archaeological resources; coordinate with consulting parties per Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Air Quality
Potential air quality impacts on local and regional populations; ensure transportation alternatives are consistent with air quality goals per the Clean Air Act.
Noise
Potential future noise impacts from transportation improvements; identify possible measures to mitigate noise impacts, when warranted.
Socioeconomic and Land Use
Potential impacts to land use, communities and community facilities, including parks and recreation facilities.
Hazardous Materials
Potential impacts from known and potential hazardous materials, haz,ardous waste and contamination.
