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<br />The Phase 1 investigation of archaeological and historic features will entail the following tasks. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />· Review of existing data to locate National Register listed or eligible. historic-and <br />archaeological properties within the area of potential effect (APE) and assessment of the <br />. potential for unknown significant properties within theAPE. TheContractorwill'consnlt <br />with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) relative to these preliminary <br />assessments. <br /> <br />. · If any station areas or auxiliary facility locations show potential for signif!cant impact on <br />historic or prehistoric archaeological resources, Phase 1 testing {shovel tests) will be <br />completed to establish evidence for cultural materials and intact soils. Any standing <br />structures to be impacted by new construction will be assessed for their physical integrity and <br />age, photo-documented, and submitted to the SHPO for review. If the SHPO requests Phase <br />2 evaluation of any archaeological or historic resources, a second itemized budget will be - <br />submitted. Phase 2 evaluations are designed to assess the eligibility of a property for listing <br />in the National Register of Historic Places. When eligible properties are identified within the <br />area of potential effect, mitigation strategies will be discussed. <br /> <br />4.5.1.7 <br /> <br />Determination of Section 4(f) Involvement <br /> <br />The Contractor will determine whether Section 4(t) properties will be affected by the project. <br />The work program assumes that no 4(f) properties will be impacted. <br /> <br />4.5.1.8 <br /> <br />Visual/Aesthetic Impact Analysis <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The Contractor will assess the potential visual and aesthetic impacts of propos.ed alternatives. <br />Impacts will be assessed with reference to facility users and facility observers. <br /> <br />4.5.1.9 <br /> <br />Farmlands Impact Analysis <br /> <br />In accordance with the Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1984, coordination with the Soil <br />Conservation Service (SCS) will be undertaken to determine if farmlands bordering the corridor <br />are of prime, unique statewide, or local importance. While conducting the field review for this <br />portion of the data collection process, information will be gathered so that Form AD-l 006 can be <br />completed. For the purposes of defining the scope of services, it is assumed that no prime, unique <br />statewide, or local importance farmlands will negatively impacted. <br /> <br />4.5.2 Natural Impacts Assessment <br /> <br />4.5.2.1 Hydrologic and Natural Features <br /> <br />The Contractor will collect data and analyze impacts of the proposed alternatives on aquatic <br />preserves, floodplains, and f1oodways. Data will be compiled through direct field observations, <br />coordination with applicable agencies, and field reviews involving those agencies. On-going <br />agency coordination will ensure the use of current accepted data and provide long-term <br />agreement on baseline conditions and potential course of action. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Work Program for Northstar Corridor MIS and EIS <br />For the Proposed Commuter Rail Service <br />February 25. 1999 <br /> <br />~. <br />-,"\. <br /> <br />14 <br />Work Program <br />