areas of frequent human use. Noise abatement must be considered for properties that will be impacted by the project (approach or exceed the NAC in the future build scenario).

Exterior areas of frequent human use and CNEs where potential traffic noise impacts may occur will be identified within the study region. Further noise analysis and a Noise Study Report will need to be completed in a future PD&E phase to determine traffic noise impacts and abatement measures that are feasible and reasonable.

Air Quality

The study region is designated as being in attainment for all criteria air pollutants: ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and lead-consistent with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). An Air Quality assessment will need to be completed to determine impacts from greenhouse gases and carbon monoxide emissions as a result of a transportation improvement.

Contamination

A review of state and federal databases was conducted for known contamination sources located within the study region. The following contamination sites have been identified:

  • 286 Biomedical Waste Facilities
  • 6 Dry Cleaning Program Sites
  • 92 Environmental Restoration Integrated Cleanup (ERIC) Sites
  • 438 Hazardous Waste Facilities
  • 13,904 Onsite Sewage
  • 63 Petroleum Contamination Monitoring Sites
  • 468 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Regulated Facilities
  • 61 Solid Waste Facilities
  • 1,121 Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring (STCM) Sites
  • 270 Super Act Risk Sources
  • 5 Superfund Hazardous Waste Sites (Not on the NPL)
  • 17 Toxic Release Inventory Sites

Cultural

Cultural resources analysis was performed to identify the presence of significant, or potentially significant, archaeological, cultural, historic resources, listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), as well as, publicly owned parks, recreation areas, and wildlife or waterfowl refuges. This review was conducted in an effort to begin cataloguing known sites and documenting the presence of known features that may impact US 27 and adjacent communities.

Archaeological and Historic Resources

A review of the Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) Florida Master Site File (FMSF) database identified 267 archaeological or historic sites. These include 18 cemeteries, 35 historic bridges, 2,226 historic standing structures and 48 resource groups. Additionally, 24 sites have been registered in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Section 4(f) Resources and Parks and Recreational Areas

Analysis of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) database identified various recreational trails, Florida Forever Acquisitions, State Managed Conservation Lands and Florida Forever Board of Trustees (BOT) Projects. A summary of the sites is listed below.

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