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Reid, Janice

From: Stewart, Danielle E [[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 2:58 PMTo: Morton, JohnCc: Reid, Janice; Martel, Robin; Zyznieuski, Walter G; Garcia, Mike R; Wilson, Lawrence B; [email protected]: RE: Revised WA 2 Tech MemoAttachments: WA2_ECAD_TechnicalMemorandum_09152009.pdf; WA2_ECAD_TechnicalMemorandum_09152009.docx

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IDOT BDE, IDOT Bureau of Railroads, and FHWA have reviewed the attached tech memo for CREATE Project WA2 and have no further comments. The tech

memo is approved.

Danielle E. Stewart, P.E.

Project Manager

Illinois Department of Transportation

Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation

[email protected]

Phone: (847) 705-4126

Fax: (847) 705-4159

From: Morton, John [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 4:10 PM

To: Stewart, Danielle E; Zyznieuski, Walter G; Garcia, Mike R; Wilson, Lawrence B

Cc: Reid, Janice; Martel, Robin

Subject: Revised WA 2 Tech Memo

Good Afternoon,

Attached is the revised Tech Memo for CREATE WA 2. This memo has been revised in accordance with IDOT’s comments. Please feel free to call (402-960-

0408) or e-mail me with any comments or questions.

John H. Morton, P.E. Senior Vice President

HDR ONE COMPANY | Many Solutions

8404 Indian Hills Drive | Omaha, NE | 68114-4048

Phone: 402.399.4903 | Fax: 402.399.1111 | Email: [email protected]

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RE: CREATE Project WA2 ECAD Technical Memorandum

Introduction

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide an update to the information included in the approved March 2009 Environmental Class of Action Document (ECAD) for the CREATE Program Project WA2 based on thedesign changes have occurred since the ECAD was approvedand A-2.

Changes/additions in Crossovers,

Control Point 51st Street (Attachment A

- Move WAS bridge signal 42' east (compass south) from station 435+89 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1735+14) to 436+31734+72);

- Move crossover-13 42' east (compass south) within control point.

Control Point 39th Street (Attachment A - Move EAS Cantilever signal 377' east (compass south) from station 350+62 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1820+41) to 354+39 (equivalent station 1816+64

- Move crossover-1 377' eastCP Brighton Park;

- Move proposed 8 x 8 signal house 188.67’ ea(ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1816+57) to 356+34 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1814+68)

These changes do not require a change to the way and ESRF limits.

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ECAD Technical Memorandum

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide an update to the information included in Environmental Class of Action Document (ECAD) for the CREATE

based on the proposed changes to two control point locationsdesign changes have occurred since the ECAD was approved and are indicated in

Crossovers, Signals and Signal Support Infrastructure

(Attachment A-1):

Move WAS bridge signal 42' east (compass south) from station 435+89 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1735+14) to 436+31 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station

13 42' east (compass south) within control point.

(Attachment A-2):

Move EAS Cantilever signal 377' east (compass south) from station 350+62 equivalent station 1820+41) to 354+39 (ECAD/Project Report

equivalent station 1816+64);

1 377' east (compass south) to stay out of Norfolk South CP Pershing &

Move proposed 8 x 8 signal house 188.67’ east (compass south) from station 354+45 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1816+57) to 356+34 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1814+68).

se changes do not require a change to the ESRF limits, as all work will occur within the right

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; Walt Zyznieuski, IDOT Bureau of Design & Environment

The purpose of this technical memorandum is to provide an update to the information included in Environmental Class of Action Document (ECAD) for the CREATE

proposed changes to two control point locations. The following and are indicated in Attachments A-1

s and Signal Support Infrastructure

Move WAS bridge signal 42' east (compass south) from station 435+89 (ECAD/Project 1 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station

Move EAS Cantilever signal 377' east (compass south) from station 350+62 ECAD/Project Report

to stay out of Norfolk South CP Pershing &

st (compass south) from station 354+45 (ECAD/Project Report equivalent station 1816+57) to 356+34 (ECAD/Project Report

, as all work will occur within the right-of-

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I. Social Economic

The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for items I.1 Relocations, I.2 Changes in Travel Patterns, 1.3 Economic Impacts, I.4 Change in Land Use and Economic Development, I.5. Community Cohesion, 1.6 Public Facilities and Services, I.7. Title VI and Other Protected Groups, I.8. Environmental Justice, and 1.9 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities.

II. Agricultural

The current proposed work will occur within the corporate limits of Chicago. There is no agriculture land production involved with or within the limits of this project. No agri-business has been identified or is known to exist within the area involved with this project. As a result, the current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for this resource.

III. Cultural

The current proposed work is still within the ESRF limits for this project. The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for items III.1 through III.3.

IV. Air Quality

An air quality analysis was undertaken to update the report from the 2009 to 2010 construction year and the results indicate that there are no air quality impacts as a result of the current proposed work. Refer to the Air Quality Technical Documentation, August 31, 2009 in Attachment B. As a result, the current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for items IV.1 through IV.3.

V. Noise & Vibration

The current proposed shift in crossovers at 39th Street and 51st Street do not place the tracks or crossovers closer to noise receptors. Therefore, the current proposed work does not further impact the receptors documented in the March 2009 ECAD.

VI. Energy

The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for this resource.

VII. Natural Resources

The current proposed work is still within the ESRF limits for this project. The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for items this resource.

VIII. Water Quality/Resources

The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD Record for this resource.

IX. Flood Plains

The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD Record for this resource.

X. Wetlands

The current proposed work is still within the ESRF limits for this project. The current proposed work does not change the results documented in the March 2009 ECAD for items this resource.

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XI. Special Waste

The project area was reviewed for changes in land use that may result in impacts to potential special waste sites. There were no changes found. In addition, a site inspection was conducted on September 15, 2009 of the two proposed control point locations for potential special waste concerns. There were no concerns observed. As a result, no PESA refresh is required.

The current proposed work was reviewed for Special Waste issues. The two changes in cantilever signal locations were reviewed against the December 2008 Special Waste Assessment (SWA) and the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PESA) prepared for the WA2 project in February 2009.

At CP 51st Street, the proposed signal location change to station 1734+72 is within the +/-100’ buffer that was evaluated in the SWA and PESA. No special waste sites are identified within 500’ feet of the new location. There are therefore no changes to the original SWA evaluation or ECAD for this site.

At CP 39th Street, the proposed signal location is 277’ outside of the +/-100’ buffer that was evaluated in the SWA and PESA for station 1820+41. A signal to the south, at station 1812+74, was also evaluated in the SWA and PESA, and will remain in the project. One LUST site at 4139 S. Western Avenue, was determined to be within the 500’ of this signal location; however, a PSI was not recommended at this site, due to the elevated track and the low risk for potential migratory impacts.

The proposed new signal at station 1816+64 falls between two stations previously evaluated in the SWA and PESA. The LUST site at 4139 S. Western Avenue is within 500’ of the new signal. A PSI is not be recommended due to the elevated track and the low risk for potential migratory impacts. See Attachment D.

It is therefore determined that the current proposed work does not change the findings documented in the March 2009 ECAD.

XII. Special Lands


XIII. Other Issues


XIV. Permits Required

All permits that were indicated in the March 2009 ECAD are still in effect. The current proposed work does not require any additional permits to those already indicated.

Attachments

Attachment A-1: CP 51st Street

Attachment A-2: CP 39th Street

Attachment B: Revised Air Quality Analysis

Attachment C: Special Waste Screening Form

Attachment D: Special Waste Exhibit: CP 39th Street

Attachment A-1

Proposed Changes at CP 51st Street

Attachment A-2

Proposed Changes at CP 39th Street

Attachment B

Air Quality Technical Documentation, August 2009

CREATE Project WA2 IDOT Job #P-30-004-09

Air Quality Technical Documentation

Prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc.

August 31, 2009

WA-2 ECAD Air Quality Changes in air quality due to the CREATE program were evaluated for carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). The overall CREATE project will result in the maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in the Chicago region. Air emissions were estimated using locomotive emission factors developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NOx), particulate matter (PM), particulate matter with a diameter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). The 2015 USEPA emission factors account for improved locomotive emission standards for newly manufactured and remanufactured locomotives and the reformulation of fuel. Annual air emissions were compared for Existing conditions (2004), 2015 Build Alternative and 2015 No-Build Alternative. The results of the analysis are: Year HC (tons

per year) CO (tons per year)

PM (tons per year)

PM2.5 (tons per year)

NOx (tons per year)

SO2 (tons per year)

2004 Existing 0.13 0.33 0.083 0.076 2.7 0.039 2015 Build 0.064 0.21 0.040 0.036 1.1 0.00072 2015 No-Build 0.17 0.55 0.11 0.10 3.0 0.0019 Based on these estimates, the annual emissions of the 2015 Build Alternative are 63% lower than the 2015 No-Build condition due to the decrease in fuel usage. The differences between the Existing Condition and the 2015 Build Alternative are also attributed to lower fuel usage. The SO2 reduction between the Existing Condition and the 2015 conditions is attributed to the reformulation of fuel.

Created by Earl Wacker Created on 1/9/2008 3:19:00 PM WA2_Air_Quality_01-09-08.doc Last printed 1/6/2009 11:39:00 AM

CREATE Project WA2 1/9/08

Air Quality Results 96 Hours

Options Fuel (Gallons) Current Operation 11,068 CREATE Build Option - Year 2015 6,790 No Build Option – Year 2015 18,208

CREATE COMPONENT PROJECT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSIONS CALCULATIONS

PROJECT:WA-2 TCS 71st To Ogden Jnct.

YEAR OF GREATEST CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 2008 Note: Use of this data for 2010 Construction YearPROVIDED BY: S.E. Posey was approved by D. Clark, CSX, on 8/24/09DATE: 2/5/2007

Please identify on this sheet each piece of railroad or construction equipment to be used and the total hours that this type of equipment will be operated during the year of greatest construction activity. If exact piece is not shown, pick one with an equal or nearly equal horsepower. Note: all equipment is Diesel powered unless otherwise shown.

EQUIPMENT HORSEPOWERHOURS/YEAR ALL PIECES

Specialized Railroad EquipmentBallast Compactors 94Ballast Regulators 83

92104117185 40200232275300

Ballast Tampers (all types) 287683

105118125140140155158174232240250260 40350385425466

On Track Tie Handlers 476480

100125

Portable Rail Drills 3Portable Rail Grinders (gas) 1Portable Rail Grinders (gas) 7


Portable Rail Saws (gas) 1Rail Lifters (gas) 8

23Self-Propelled Adzers 42

Self-Propelled Anchor Applicators 23384770

Self-Propelled Applicators 38100

Self-propelled Driver/Setters 3642

100Self-Propelled Pullers 17

2730427080

Self-Propelled Rail Saws 3088

Self-Propelled Track Brooms 48100117185

Tie Remover/Inserters 747685

125170175185

Work trains 1500 25Brandt Power Units 200

250300

Car Movers 150Electric Welders 40Other - not listed (enter below)

General Construction EqptAugers - Truck Mounted 50Backhoes 100 40

400Backhoes/Loaders 250Bulldozers 300 20Drilling Equipment 500


Compactors 815 4025

Compressors - Air 100Compressors - Hydraulic 150Cranes 100

130150155200210250270275300400600750

Excavators 250300 40500100

Generators 100200

Graders 200500

Loaders 150250 25

Lowboys 500Miscellaneous Equipment 150 50Mixers 20

50Pumps 25

120500

Rollers/Compactors 110350

Saws - Concrete/Pavement 50Scrapers 300

500Sheet Pile Driving Equipment 250Speed Swings (specify HP)Trucks - Construction 300

400 40500

Haul Trucks Off-SiteLight Duty Vehciles Off-Site

On-SiteBuses On-SiteNon-road vehicles On-Site

CREATE COMPONENT PROJECT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR EMISSIONS CALCULATIONS

PROJECT:WA-2 TCS 71st To Ogden Jnct.

YEAR OF GREATEST CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 2008 Note: Use of this data for 2010 PROVIDED BY: J. Henriksen Const. year was approvedDATE: 10/11/2007 by J. Henriksen on 9/2/09

Please identify on this sheet each piece of railroad or construction equipment to be used and the total hours that this type of equipment will be operated during the year of greatest construction activity. If exact piece is not shown, pick one with an equal or nearly equal horsepower. Note: all equipment is Diesel powered unless otherwise shown.


Specialized Railroad EquipmentBallast Compactors 94Ballast Regulators 83

92104117185200232275300

Ballast Tampers (all types) 287683

105118118125140155158174232240250260350385425466

On Track Tie Handlers 476480

100125

Portable Rail Drills 3Portable Rail Grinders (gas) 1Portable Rail Grinders (gas) 7


Portable Rail Saws (gas) 1Rail Lifters (gas) 8

23Self-Propelled Adzers 42

Self-Propelled Anchor Applicators 23384770

Self-Propelled Applicators 38100

Self-propelled Driver/Setters 3642

100Self-Propelled Pullers 17

2730427080

Self-Propelled Rail Saws 3088

Self-Propelled Track Brooms 48100117185

Tie Remover/Inserters 747685

125170175185

Work trains 1500Brandt Power Units 200

250300

Car Movers 150Electric Welders 40Other - not listed (enter below)

General Construction EqptAugurs - Truck Mounted 50Backhoes 100 450

400Backhoes/Loaders 250Bulldozers 300Drilling Equipment 500


Compactors 81525

Compressors - Air 100Compressors - Hydraulic 150Cranes 100

130150155200210250270275300400600750

Excavators 250300500100

Generators 100200

Graders 200500

Loaders 150250

Lowboys 500Miscellaneous Equipment 150 450Mixers 20

50Pumps 25

120500

Rollers/Compactors 110350

Saws - Concrete/Pavement 50Scrapers 300

500Sheet Pile Driving Equipment 250Speed Swings (specify HP)Trucks - Construction 300

400 900500

Haul Trucks Off-SiteLight Duty Vehciles Off-Site

On-Site 360Buses On-SiteNon-road vehicles On-Site

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- CN Provided mph HR/YR g/mi Grams/YR Tons/YR

Project WA-2Construction Year 2010

Emission Calculations for Hydrocarbons

EFEquipment HP HR/YR g/hp-hra Grams/YR Tons/YR

Specialized Railroad Equipment - CSX ProvidedBallast Regulators 185 40 1.006 7444 0.008Ballast Tampers 260 40 1.006 10462 0.012Work Trains 1500 25 1.152 43196 0.048

General Construction Equipment - CN ProvidedBackhoes 100 450 1.417 63756 0.070Miscellaneous Equipment 150 450 0.348 23471 0.026Construction Trucks 400 900 0.180 64941 0.072

General Construction Equipment - CSX ProvidedBackhoes 100 40 1.417 5667 0.006Bulldozers 300 20 0.264 1585 0.002Compactors 15 40 0.760 456 0.001Excavators 300 40 0.253 3036 0.003Loaders 250 25 0.919 5746 0.006Miscellaneous Equipment 150 50 0.348 2608 0.003Construction Trucks 400 40 0.180 2886 0.003

EF- CN Provided mphb HR/YR g/mic Grams/YR Tons/YRLight Duty Trucks (On-site) 10 360 1.059 3812 0.004

Total Tons/Yr Construction Emissions 0.264

a Emission factor take from EPA's NONROAD model.b Traveling speed assumed to be 10 miles per hour for on-site haul trucks.c Emission factor take from EPA's MOBILE62 model.




Emission Calculations for Nitrogen Oxides











Emission Calculations for Particulate Matter











Emission Calculations for Particulate Matter 2.5











Emission Calculations for Carbon Monoxide











Emission Calculations for Sulfur Dioxide








Project: WA2 Construction Year: 2010

Construction Year Analysis Tons per Year

HC PM PM2.5 NOx Construction Emissions 2010 0.26 0.23 0.22 2.66 Threshold 100 100 100 100 Does Construction YR Total Emissions Exceed Threshold? N N N N

Design Year Analysis Tons per Year

HC PM PM2.5 NOx No-Build 0.17 0.11 0.10 3.0 Build 0.064 0.040 0.036 1.1 Delta due to build -0.11 -0.067 -0.061 -1.9 Threshold 100 100 100 100 Does Design YR Delta Exceed Threshold? N N N N

Attachment C

Special Waste Screening Form

Attachment D

Special Waste Exhibit: CP 39th Street

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