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BEFORE THE
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 294X)
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
- ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION --
IN CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO
(STODDARD INDUSTRIAL LEAD)
Combined Environmental and Historic Report
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Mack H. Shumate, Jr.
Senior General Attorney
101 North Wacker Drive, #1920
Chicago, Illnois 60606
312/777-2055 (TeL.)
312/777-2065 (FAX)
Dated: November 24,2010
Filed: November 24, 2010
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BEFORE THE
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 294X)
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
- ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION --
IN CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO
(STODDARD INDUSTRIAL LEAD)
Combined Environmental and Historic Report
Union Pacifc Railroad Company ("UP") submits this Combined Environmental
and Historic Report ("EHR") pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 1105.7(e) and 49 C.F.R.
§ 1105.8(d), respectively, for an exempt abandonment of the Stoddard Industrial Lead
in Nampa, from Milepost 0.9 to Milepost 1.75, a distance of 0.85 miles in Canyon
County, Idaho (the "Line"). The Une traverses U.S. Postal Service Zip Code 83686.
UP anticipates that it will file a Notice of Exemption to abandon the Une on or after
December 14, 2010.
A map of the Une (Attachment No.1), and UP's letter to federal, state and local
government agencies (Attchment No.2) are attached to this EHR. Responses
received thus far to UP's letters are also attached.
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
49 C.F.R. i 1105.7(e)
(1) Proposed action and alternatives. Describe the proposed action, including
commodities transported, the planned disposition (if any) of any rail line and other
structures that may be involved, and any possible changes in current operations or
maintenance practices. Also describe any reasonable alternatives to the proposed
action. Include a readable, detailed map and drawings clearly delineating the project.
Response: The proposed action involves an exempt abandonment of UP's Stoddard
Industrial Lead. The line proposed for abandonment extends from Milepost 0.9 to
Milepost 1.75 in Nampa, in Canyon County, Idaho, a total distance of 0.85 miles. A
map of the Line is attached as Attchment No.1.
The Line was originally constructed in 1897 by the Boise, Nampa & Owyhee
Railway Company. It is currently constructed primarily with 133 pound second hand
jointed rail put in place in 1969.
Based upon information in UP's possession, the right-of-way is reversionary and
the Line does not contain any federally granted right-ot-way. Any documentation in
UP's possession wil be made available to those requesting it.
This line runs through southeastern portions of Nampa. After abandonment, the
rail service wil continue to be provided at Nampa by UP's Nampa and Huntington
Subdivisions. The Nampa area is also served by UP lessee Boise Valley Railroad.
Numerous local streets access the area served by the line and provide a route to
Interstate 84 in the northern portion of Nampa.
There has been no local traffic moved over the line in at least two years, and
there is no overhead traffc. No complaint regarding cessation of service has been filed,
is pending, or has been ruled upon in favor ot a complainant during the two year period.
(2) Transporttion System. Describe the effects of the proposed action on regional
or local transportation systems and patterns. Estimate the amount of traffc (passenger
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or freight) that wil be diverted to other transportation systems or modes as a result of
the proposed action.
Response: Given that no traffc uses the Une, the proposed abandonment wil have
no impact on area transportation systems and patterns.
(3) Land Use.
(i) Based on consultation with local and/or regional planning agencies
and/or a review of the offcial planning documents prepared by such
agencies, state whether the proposed action is consistent with existing
land use plans. Describe any inconsistencies.
(ii) Based on consultation with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, state
the effect of the proposed action on any prime agricultural land.
(ii) If the action affects land or water uses within a designated coastal
zone, include the coastal zone information required by 49 C.F.R. § 1105.9.
(iv) If the proposed action is an abandonment. state whether or not the
right-of-way is suitable for alternative public use under 49 U.S.C. § 10905
and explain why.
Response:
(i) UP is unaware of any adverse effects on local and existing land use
plans. The Canyon County Board of Commissioners has been contacted.
To date, UP has received no response. The Idaho Public Utilties
Commission ("IPUCn) held a public hearing on October 13, 2010 to
determine whether the proposed abandonment would adversely affect the
area being served, impair access of Idaho shippers to goods and markets
and whether the Une has a potential for profitabilty. No report by the
IPUC finding that the proposed abandonment would adversely affect the
area has been filed with the Board. (See Attachment No.3)
(ii) The Natural Resources Conservation Service ("NRCS") has been
contacted. Their response, dated September 13, 2010, states that they
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wil provide data input. UP is of the opinion that no significant porton of
Prime or Important Farm Land wil be adversely impacted in that the Line
is adjacent to residential propert. UP wil coordinate with the named
NRCS Idaho contact. (See Attchment No.4)
(ii) Not Applicable.
(iv) The right-of-way proposed for abandonment could be suitable for other
public purposes, including roads or highways, other forms of mass
transportation, conservation, energy production or transmission, or
recreation. However, due to the limited population base in the area, there
appears to be no need to use the right-of-way for any of these purposes.
UP believes the highest and best use of the propert would be to dispose
of UP's interests through sales to adjacent property owners.
(4) Energy.
(i) Describe the effect of the proposed action on transportation of energy
resources.
(ii) Descnbe the effect of the proposed action on recyclable commodities.
(ii) State whether the proposed action wil result in an increase or
decrease in overall energy effciency and explain why.
(iv) If the proposed action wil cause diversions from rail to motor carriage
of more than:
(A) 1,000 rail carloads a year, or
(B) an average of 50 rail carloads per mile per year
for any part of the affected line, quantif the resulting
net change in energy consumption and show the data
and methodology used to arrive at the figure given.
Response: (i) There are no effects on the transportation of energy resources.
(ii) There are no recyclable commodities moved over the Une.
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(ii) There wil be no change in energy consumption from the proposed
action.
(iv)(A)(B) UP does not anticipate that there wil be any rail-to-motor
diversion.
(5) Air. (i) If the proposed action wil result in either:
(A) an increase in rail traffc of at least 100% (measured in
gross ton miles annually) or an increase of at least eight
trains a day on any segment of rail line affected by the
proposal, or
(B) an increase in rail yard activity of at least 100%
(measured by carload activity), or
(C) an average increase in truck traffic of more than 10% of
the average daily traffic or 50 vehicles a day on any affected
road segment, quantify the anticipated effect on air
emissions. For a proposal under 49 U.S.C. §10901 (or
§10505) to construct a new line or reinstitute service over a
previously abandoned line, only the eight train a day
provision in subsection (5)(i)(A) wil apply.
Response: UP does not anticipate any such effects.
(5) Air. (ii) If the proposed action affects a class 1 or nonattainment area under the
Clean Air Act, and wil result in either:
(A) an increase in rail traffc of at least 50% (measured in
gross ton miles annually) or an increase of at least three
trains a day on any segment of rail line, or
(B) an increase in rail yard activity of at least 20% (measured
by carload activity), or
(C) an average increase in truck traffc of more than 10% of
the average daily traffc or 50 vehicles a day on a given road
segment, then state whether any expected increased
emissions are within the parameters established by the State
Implementation Plan. However, for a rail construction under
49 U.S.C. §10901 (or 49 U.S.C. §10505), or a case involving
the reinstitution of service over a previously abandoned line,
only the three train a day threshold in this item shall apply.
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Response: Due to the line having no traffc, the proposed action wíl not cause any
change in rail activity, or diversion to motor carrier, at a level sufcient to trigger
comments and calculations about effects on energy use, air quality, or noise levels.
(5) Air. (ii) If transportation of ozone depleting materials (such as nitrogen oxide
and freon) is contemplated, identify: the materials and quantity; the frequency of
service; safety practices (including any speed restrictions); the applicant's safety record
(to the extent avaílable) on derailments, accidents and spills; contingency plans to deal
with accidental spils; and the likelihood of an accidental release of ozone depleting
materials in the event of a collsion or derailment.
Response: The proposed action wil not affect the transportation of ozone depleting
materials.
(6) Noise. If any of the thresholds identified in item (5)(i) of this section are
surpassed, state whether the proposed action wil cause:
(i) an incremental increase in noise levels of three decibels
Ldn or more or
(ii) an increase to a noise level of 65 decibels Ldn or greater.
If so, identify sensitive receptors (e.g., schools, libraries,
hospitals, residences, retirement communities, and nursing
homes) in the project area and quantify the noise increase
for these receptors if the thresholds are surpassed.
Response: Not applicable.
(7) Safety.
(i) Describe any effects of the proposed action on public health and safety
(including vehicle delay time at railroad grade crossings).
(ii) If hazardous materials are expected to be transported, identify: the
materials and quantity; the frequency of service; whether chemicals are
being transported that, if mixed, could react to form more hazardous
compounds; safety practices (including any speed restrictions); the
applicant's safety record (to the extent available) on derailments,
accidents and hazardous spils; the contingency plans to deal with
accidental spíls; and the likelihood of an accidental release of hazardous
materials.
(ii) If there 'are any known hazardous waste sites or sites where there
have been known hazardous materials spils on the right-of-way, identif
the location of those sites and the types of hazardous materials involved.
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Response: (i) The proposed action wil have no detrimental effects on public health
and safety.
(ii) The proposed action wil not affect the transportation of hazardous
materials.
(ii) There are no known hazardous materials waste sites or sites where
known hazardous material spils have occurred on or along the subject
right-of-way.
(8) Biological resources.
(i) Based on consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state
whether the proposed action is likely to adversely affect endangered or
threatened species or areas designated as a critical habitat, and if so,
describe the effects.
(ii) State whether wildlife sanctuaries or refuges, National or State parks or
forests wil be affected, and describe any effects.
Response: (i) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been contacted. To date, UP
has not received a response.
(ii) The National Park Service has been contacted. To date, UP has not
received a response.
(9) Water.
(i) Based on consultation with State water quality offcials, state whether
the proposed action is consistent with applicable Federal, State or local
water quality standards. Describe any inconsistencies.
(ii) Based on consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state
whether permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §
1344) are required for the proposed action and whether any designated
wetlands or 1 OO-year flood plains wil be affected. Describe the effects.
(íi) State whether permits under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. § 1342) are required for the proposed action. (Applicants should
contact the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the state
environmental protection or equivalent agency if they are unsure whether
such permits are required.)
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Response: (i) The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office and Idaho
Departent of Environmental Quality have been contacted. To date, UP
has received no response.
(ii) The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has been contacted. To date, UP
has not received a response.
(ii) UP does not anticipate that there wil be any requirements for Section
402 permits.
(10) Proposed Mitigation. Describe any actions that are proposed to mitigate
adverse environmental impacts, indicating why the proposed mitigation is appropriate.
Response: There are no known adverse environmental impacts.
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HISTORIC REPORT
49 C.F.R. § 1105.8(d)
(1) A U.S.G.S. topographic map (or an alternate map drawn to scale and suffciently
detailed to show buildings and other structures in the vicinit of the proposed action)
showing the location of the proposed action. There are no structures located on the
Une.
Response: See Attachment No.1.
(2) A written description of the right-of-way (including approximate widths to the
extent known), and the topography and urban and/or rural characteristics of the
surrounding area:
Response: The topography is generally leveL. The Line runs adjacent to residential
propert. The real propert in the right-of-way is approximately 7.88 acres. The right-
of-way width generally vanes from 66 to 99 feet, although it is wider in some locations.
The National Geodetic Survey ("NGS") was contacted. The NGS responded on
September 22,2010 with a finding that no geodetic survey marks would be adversely
impacted by the proposed abandonment. (See Attchment No.5)
(3) Good quality photographs (actual photographic prints, not photocopies) of
railroad structures on the propert that are 50 years old or older and of the immediately
surrounding area:
Response: The Idaho State Historic Society has been provided with a map of the
proposed abandonment. There are no structures on the Line, therefore there are no
structures 50 years old or older. To date UP has not received a response.
(4) The date(s) of construction of the structure(s), and the date(s) and extent of any
major alterations to the extent such information is known:
Response: Not applicable.
(5) A brief narrative history of carrier operations in the area, and an explanation of
what, if any, changes are contemplated as a result of the proposed action:
Response: See UP's response to question (1) in the Environmental Report for a brief
history and description.
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(6) A brief summary of documents in the carrier's possession, such as engineering
drawings, that might be useful in documenting a structure that is found to be historic:
Response: UP does not have any relevant documentation.
(7) An opinion (based on readily available information in the UP's possession) as to
whether the site and/or structures meet the criteria for listing on the National Register of
Historic Places (36 C.F.R. § 60.4), and whether there is a likelihood of archeological
resources or any other previously unknown historic properties in the project area, and
the basis for these opinions (including any consultations with the State Historic
Preservation Offce, local historical societies or universities):
Response: At this time, UP knows of no historic sites or structures or archeological
resources on the Line or in the project area. UP is of the opinion that there is nothing in
the scope of the proposed abandonment or discontinuance of service that merits
historical comment and that any archeological sites within the scope of the right-of-way
would have previously been disturbed during the construction and maintenance of the
Line.
(8) A description (based on readily available information in the railroad's possession)
of any known prior subsurface ground disturbance or fiJI, environmental conditions
(naturally occurring or manmade) that might affect the archeological recovery of
resources (such as swampy conditions or the presence of toxic wastes), and the
surrounding terrain.
Response: UP does not have any such readily available information.
(9) Within 30 days of receipt of the historic report, the State Historic Preservation
Offcer may request the following additional information regarding specified non-railroad
owned properties or groups of properties immediately adjacent to the railroad right-of-
way. Photographs of specifed properties that can be readily seen from the railroad
right-ot-way (or other public rights-of-way adjacent to the property) and a written
description of any previously discovered archeological sites, identifying the locations
and type ot the site (i.e., prehistoric or native American):
Response: Not applicable.
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Dated this 24th day of November, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing Combined
Environmental and Historic Report in Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 294X), the Stoddard
Industrial Lead in Canyon County, Idaho was served by First Class U.S. Mail, postage
prepaid, on the 24th day of November, 2010, on the following parties:
State Clearinghouse (or alternate):
Idaho Transportation Department
3311 W. State Street
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
State Environmental Protection Agency:
Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality
1410 N. Hilton
Boise,lD 83706
Head of each County:
Canyon County Board of Commissioners
1115 Albany Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Environmental Protection Agency
(Regional Office):
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900
Seattle, WA 98101
State Historic Preservation Offce:
State Historical Society Library and
Archives
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712
Dated this 24th day of November, 2010.
u.S. Fish and Wildlife:
National Park Services
221 North State Street
Hagerman, ID 83332
u.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Walla Walla District
201 North 3rd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99632 - 1876
National Park Service:
Canyon County Board of Commissioners
1115 Albany Street
Caldwell,ID 83605
u.S. Natural Resources Conservation
Service:
National Resource Conservation Service
9173 W. Barnes Drive. Suite C
Boise, 10 83709 - 1574
National Geodetic Survey:
National Geodetic Survey
Geodetic System Division
Information Services
NOAANGS12
1315 E-W Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
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A TT ACHMENT NO. 2
-Law Department
August 30,2010
State Clearinghouse (or alternate):
Idaho Transportation Departent
3311 W. State Street
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, 10 83707~1129
U.S. Fish and Wildlife:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
1987 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 368
Boise, 10 83709
State Environmental Protection Agency:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton
Boise 10 83706
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
U. S. Ary Corps of Engineers,
Walla Walla District
201 North 311 Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99632-1876
Head of each Count'l:
Canyon County Board of Commissioners
1115 Albany Street
Caldwell, 10 83605
National Park Service:
National Park Service
221 North Slate Slreel
Hagerman, /0 83332
EnvII'onmental Protection Agency
(Regional Offce):
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900
Seatte, WA 98101
U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service:
Natural Resource Conservation Service
9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C
Boise, 10 83709-1574
State Historic Preservation Offce
Slate Historical Society Library and Archives
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, 1083712
National Geodetic Survey:
National Geodetic Survey
Geodetic Services Division
Information Services
NOAAINGS12
1315 E~W Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910~3282
Re: Proposed Abandonment of the Stoddard Industrial Lead in Nampa, from Milepost 0.9 to
Milepost 1.75, a total distance of 0.85 miles in Canyon County, Idaho; STB Docket No. AB.
33 (Sub-No. 294X)
To Whom It May Concern:
Union Pacifc Railroad Company plans to request authority from Ihe Surface Transporlation
Board (STB) to abandon and discontinue service on the Stoddard Industrial Lead in Nampa, from Milepost
0.9 to Milepost 1.75, a total distance of 0.85 miles in Canyon County, Idaho. A map of the proposed track
abandonment showii in black is attached.
Pursuant to the STB's regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 1152, and the environmental
regulations at 40 C.F. R. Part 1105.7, this is to request your assistance in identifying any potential effects of
this action as indicated in the paragraphs below. We do not anticipate any adverse environmental impacts.
However, if you identify any adverse environmental impacts, describe any actions that are proposed in
order to mitgate the environmental impacts. Please provide us with a written response thaI can be
included in an Environmental Report, which wil be sent to the STB.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 14UO Pouglai SIr..' Siop ¡SSIl Omnhn. NE 68179.1580 fax (~02) 501-0127
m Law Department
LOCAL AND/OR REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES. State whether the proposed action
is consistent with existing land use plans. Describe any inconsistencies.
U. S. SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE. State the effect of the proposed action on aiiy
prime agncultural land.
U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (And State Game And Parks Commission, If
Addressed). State (1) whether the proposed action is likely to adversely affect endangered or threatened
species or areas designated as a critical habItat, and if so, describe the effects, and, (2) whether wildlife
sanctuaries or refuges, National or State parks or forests wil be affected, and describe any effects.
STATE WATER QUALITY OFFICIALS. State whether the proposed action is consistent
with applicable Federal, State or Local water qualiy standards. Describe any inconsistencies.
U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. State (1) whether permits under SecUon 404 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S. C. § 1344) are required for the proposed action and (2) whether any designated
wetlands or 100-year flood plains wil be affected. Describe the effects.
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION (OR EQUIVALENT AGENCY). (1) Identify any potential effects on the surrounding area, (2)
identify the location of hazardous waste siles and known hazardous material spils on the rlght-of.way and
list the types of hazardous materials involved, and (3) state whether permits under Section 402 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1342) are required for the proposed action.
Thank you for your assistance. Please send your reply to the undersigned.
ëo~à~
Colleen K. Graham
Paralegal
Union Pacific Railroad
Law Department
1400 Douglas St., Stop 1580
Omaha, NE 68179
(w) 402-544-1643
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A TT ACHMENT NO. 3 Offce of the Sectar
Serice Date
Septeber 24. 2010
BEFORE TH IDAHO PUBLIC UTITS COMMSSION
IN THE MATTER OF TH APPLICATION )
OF UNON PACIFC RAROAD ) CASE NO. UPR-R-10-Ol
COMPAN FOR APPROVAL TO )
ABANON AN .85 MILE SECTION OF ITS ) NOTICE OF INTENT TO
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) NOTICE OF HEARG
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) ORDER NO. 32073
On September 14, 2010. Umon Pacifc Ralrad Company ("UP" or "Company")
notifie-d the Idaho Deparent of Trasportion ("lTD") tht it intends to request authority from
the Surface Transportation Board ("STB") to abandòn and discontiue service frm Milepost
(MP) 0.9 to MP 1.75 of the "Stoddard Industal Lead" in Nampa, Idaho. The STB is the entity
of the U.S. Deparent of Traportation authorized to grt or deny rail lie abandonments.
UP's action before the STB is referenced as Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 294X).
NOTICE OF INTE TO ~ANDON
YOU AR HEREBY NOTIFIE that UP intends to file a Petition for Exemption
with the STB requestng an exemption frm the federal prior-approval requirements found in 49
U.S.C. §§ 10903-10905 to abandon a 0.85 mile section of
its rail line in Canyon County, Idaho.
YOU AR FURTHER NOTIFIED that UPR intends to abandon a porton of its ral
line located between J. 0.9 and MP 1.75 in Nampa, Cayon County, Idaho (the c'Line"). The
approximate physical location of the relevant porton of the Line UP intends to abandon begins
near the intersection of 16th A venue South and Front Street and extends nearly a mile to the south
near East Florida Avenue.
YOU AR FUTHR NOTIIED that the exemption process allows railroads to
abandon rail lines if the abandonment is of limite scope and it does not adversely afect nationa
rail policy. 49 U.S.C. §§ 10502 and 1010 1. Under STB procedurs, once the exemption is filed,
the STB must publish a notice in the Federal Register with 20 days. _Unless stayed, the railroad" ... .
may then abandon the rail line 30 days afer the notice i~ publish~d.in the Federal Register.. ':', .
YOU ARE FURTHR NOTIIED that UP is requesting assistace in identifyng
potential environmental effects associated with the proposed abandonment of the Line. UP is
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON
NOTICE OF HEARlG
ORDER NO. 32073
requied by federa law and STB reguations to submit an Environmenta Report anyzing the
potetial environmental impact caused by the proposed abandoruent.
NOTICE OF HEARG
YOU AR FURTHR NOTIFIED that the authority to grant or deny abandonment
rests with the STB and is governed by federal law. However, "the public utiities commssion
shaU schedule a public hearng on the proposed abandonment." Idaho Code § 62-424(1). The
pl.ose of the hearg is for the Commssion to deteme whether the abandonment would: (l)
adversely affect the area being served; (2) impair the access of Idaho shippers to vital goods and
markets; and (3) whether the rail line has a potential for profitabilty. Id If the Commission
finds that 'the abandonment would adversely afect the area being served and the line has the
potential for profitabilty, then it shall submit a report of its findings to the STB on behal of the
people of the State ófIdaho. Id The Commssion "shall continue to intervene in federal suiface
tranportation board abandonment proceedings when necessar to protect the state's interest."
Idaho Code § 62-424(2).
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has scheduled a publiç
hearg in this matter to commence at 7:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 13, 2010, IN THE NAMA
CITY HAL BUILDING~ 411 THI STREET SOUTH, NAMPA, IDAHO. The pl.ose
of the hearg is to tae public testony as to' whether UP's proposed abandoruent of an
approximately 0.85 mile section of its Stoddard Industral Lead ral line in Canyon County,
Idaho would be adverse to Idaho's public interest. The ralroad, any shipper, local governent
leaders, and any other interested persons are encouraged to testify.
YOU AR FUTHR NOTIFIED tht all hearigs wil be conducted in accordance
with the Commssion's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
YOU AR FUTIR NOTIFIED that UP's letter, with attachment, ha been filed
with the Commssion and is available for public inspection durng regular business hours at the
Commission offces. The letter is also available on the Commission's web site at
ww.puc.idaho.govby clicking on "File Room" and then "Rail Cases."
YOU AR FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in ths mater wil be held in
facilties meeting the accessibilty requirements of the Americans with Disabilties Act (ADA).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistace in order to parcipate
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANON
NOTICE OF HEARGORDER NO. 32073 2
in or to understand testimony and arguent at a public hearng may ask the Commssion to
provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearng. The request for assistace
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearng by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMSSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
(208) 334~3762 (FAX
E-Mail: secreta(ßuc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has jursdiction over this
matter .pursuant to Idaho Code § 62-424.
ORDER
IT is HEREBY ORDERED that the Commission shall convene a public hearing in
this matter as set out above.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilties Commission at Boise, Idaho this C:'ltl
day of September 20 i O.
ArrEST:
~D.~Je D:weiÎ
Commission Secretary
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A TT ACHMENT NO. 4
United States Depanment of Agriculture
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BoIse, Idaho 83709
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
September 13, 2010
Colleen K. Graham
Union Pacific Railroad
Law Deparent
1400 Douglas St., Stop 1580
Omaha, NE 68179
Re: Proposed Abandonment ofthe Stoddard Industrial Lead in Nampa) from
Milepost 0.9 to Milepost 1.75) a total distance of 0.85 mies in Canyon County,
Idaho; STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 294X)
Ms.'Graha,m 1 . ,. ~ . .'. " . . . ",,:. .,' . ','1O . . . ". ' ". ., '. ;.'" '.. ,~ i'' 1 \ ;, .i l.. . . -,. L ;. , .1" ,.. L l' "i I ,"":' . l 'r il'" I' '¡This letter is iIi respoiise to your August 30; 2010 request for infoIIatio~ and corients.,
on the above' referenced project. . . . .', " . " ',' , .
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The resource impacts that the Natural Resources Conservation Servce (NRCS) tyically
reviews and provides comments for, if necessary, include the following:
· Soil Suitabilty and Limitations
· Erosion, Sediment and Dust Control
· Water discharge from project area to off-site locations - Impact to water quality
and irrgation systems
· Effects of disruption to natural drainage pattems
· Consideration for soil and water conservation management systems and measures
on project and adjacent lands; and, Impacts on previously installed soil and water
conservation management systems
· Prie and Unique Farmand
· hnpacts on Ecosystems
· Impacts on other NRCS-related projects
As ~iiow~d in ÇEQ'Rl?~lations lSOl,I~aho NRC,S wil provid~ inp'~t.ailore.d to the ar~a
of interest aIidjurisdiètion 'of Prime aiid Important FarmlanddesÌgnåtioÍi and po'iëriHal"
effects on privately owned lands. This input may include evaluation of the existing soil
infomlaiion; determnation of Prime or Impoitant Faiiuland status for private lands within
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the impact area and potential for the proposed project to have an effect On these soil
resources.
Soils infònnation is readily available online at http://websoilsuey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/
HomePage.htm. Leah Juarrs, West Area Resource Soil Scientist, wil be the lead NRCS
Idaho contact for this project and can provide assistance with this web application. Please
coordinate with Leah for information as needed. Her contact information is:
132 S.W. 5th Ave., Suite 102; Meridian, ID 83642-2774; [phone] ext. 114;
Leah.Juarros(gid. usda. gov.
If you have any questions, please contact Leah Juan-os at the address above or Darin Vrem
in the NRCS State Offce at 208~685-6995 or e-mail at Daiin.Vrem(ãid.usda.gov.
Sincerely,
(J~JEFF BURWELL
State Conservationist
cc:
Bob TnòeJhom, Assistant State Conservationist - Operations West, NRCS, Moscow, ID
Dalin Vrem, Cultural Resource Specialist/Archaeologist, NRCS, Boise, ID
Rod Kyar, State Resource Soil Scientist, NRCS, Boise, ID
Leah JualTos, Resource Soil Scientist, NRCS, Meridian, il
Jeff Bohr, Disttict Conservationist, NRCS, Caldwell, ID
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Subjec (NGS Response. STB Docket AB~33 (SUB NO. 294X)J
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091221201010:01 AM
Thank you for sharing your railroad abandonment environmental report for
Nampa, Canyon County, IDAHO.
Approximately 00 geodetic survey marks may be located in the area
described.
If marks will be disturbed by the abandonment, (THE RAILROAD) shall
consult with the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) at least 90 days prior to
beginning salvage activities that will disturb, or destroy any geodeticstation
marks are described on the attached file. Additional advice is providedat
http://geodesy . noaa. gov/marks/railroadsl
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