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4.6 Conduct DEIS Public Hearing(s) . The Contractor will assist the PMT in making arrangements to hold-up to three public hearings on the DEIS. Activities will include: _,_....,.~.._,,- h::"':'.- -~._ .-. . Secure meeting locations . Prepare the hearing advertisement . Prepare handout materials . Assist in making presentations · Prepare transcripts · Record all comments received 4.7 FEIS Preparation The FEIS will incorporate comments received on the DEIS and specifically identify methods to be used for mitigating impacts. The FEIS will be consistent with the environmental requirements of the Ff A and the NEP A. The subtasks for the FEIS include: · Provide an environmental analysis for the LPTIS consistent with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), FfA, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), NEPA, and other applicable federal, Minnesota statutes, regulations and guidelines. . Respond to public and review agency comments received on the DEIS. . . Resolve remaining DEIS issues necessary to complete selection of a final rail alignment and station and maintenance facility location. This will likely include additional environmental analysis of selected subject areas. . Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse impacts, noting where authority and responsibility for carrying out these measures reside. The report will discuss monitoring requirements mandated by federal, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure that the measures are enforced. Memoranda of Agreement will be developed between the parties responsible for implementing and monitoring the measures. The mitigation measures will be incorporated into the FEIS. . Identify the environmental permits that will be required prior to construction of the system. The permits will be identified by name of agency, permitting application requirements, and schedule for obtaining the permits. A Permit Coordination Package will be prepared to share with involved regulatory and permit review agencies. This package will provide information on the project sufficient to assist the regulatory agencies in defining potential permitting problems and in recommending to the PMT ways in which the project could be made more acceptable from a permitting perspective. The package also will contain proposed mitigation measures. . Work Program for Northstar Corridor MIS and EIS For the Proposed Commuter Rail Service February 25. 1999 IL-.~ 18 \V ork Program