2003/03/14 Council Agenda Packet

It is assumed that the project will be documented in the report as a single project to be completed at one time. If project phasing is to take place, the report would need to reflect conditions during development of each phase. 6.0 Preparation of Environmental Documentation and Compliance (Design Manual Step 4) The purpose of this task is to prepare NEPA and SEPA compliance documents. Note: At this time, it is assumed that environmental compliance will be fulfilled with a SEPA Checklist and a NEPA Environmental Classification Summary. The Consultant will undertake the following work elements for environmental documentation: Work Element 6.1. Prepare an expanded SEPA Checklist that will include documentation concerning: • environmental justice • air quality • noise • terrestrial ecology • traffic 6.1.1. Prepare the draft checklist for City and WSDOT review. 6.1.2. Meet with City and WSDOT to obtain comments on draft checklist. 6.1.3. Prepare final checklist and submit to City. Twenty copies of the final checklist will be provided to the City. Work Element 6.2. Prepare Air Quality Analysis. The air quality analysis will be prepared as a supplement to the SEPA checklist as well as for use in the NEPA ECS. The analysis will document existing conditions, impacts of a no build alternative and opening and design year impacts for the recommended alternative. Work Element 6.3. Prepare Noise Analysis. Noise analysis will be prepared for existing conditions and opening year and design year for the recommended alternative. The analysis will include recommendations for mitigation. Work Element 6.4. Prepare a documented NEPA Environmental Classification Summary and submit to WSDOT. Twenty copies of the Environmental Classification Summary will be provided to the City. Supplemental documentation will address: • environmental justice • air quality • noise • terrestrial ecology • traffic 13 4