11-Appendix III Davis-SLC Community Connector Catorgorical Exclusions.pdf

This document is an Appendix III outlining Categorical Exclusions for the Davis-SLC Community Connector project in Utah, prepared by the relevant state and local transportation authorities. The appendix identifies activities and project components that qualify for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), meaning they do not require environmental impact assessments or environmental assessments due to their minimal environmental consequences. The categorical exclusions apply to the final design and construction services for bus stops, end-of-line facilities, and associated improvements for the Davis-SLC Community Connector transit corridor project. By establishing these exclusions upfront, the document streamlines the environmental review process for eligible project activities, allowing the design and construction procurement to proceed without extended NEPA documentation requirements.

The categorical exclusions listed in the appendix address standard transit infrastructure improvements and associated activities that have been predetermined to have no significant environmental impact. These exclusions facilitate expedited project delivery for the design and construction services contract while maintaining compliance with federal environmental requirements. The document serves as a reference guide for project managers, contractors, and environmental reviewers to determine which project activities fall under established categorical exclusions versus those requiring full environmental review. This approach is typical for transportation projects with defined scopes and predictable environmental outcomes.