NEPA_CE_(Categorical_Exclusion_Form).pdf

Memorandum

Subject: BLRI 1E10 – Parkway Rehabilitation

MP 27.24 to MP 37.49 Date: December 20, 2016

From: Lisa Landers

Environmental Protection Specialist Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

To: File

The subject project to rehabilitate and reconstruct approximately 10.25 miles of the Parkway mainline Section 1E10 from milepost 27.24 to milepost 37.49 and rehabilitate or reconstruct Stillhouse Hollow Overlook (milepost 31.84) and Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook (milepost 34.67) was categorically excluded from further National Environmental Policy Act analysis by the National Park Service on January 12, 2016. The Federal Highway Administration categorically excluded the project on January 14, 2016.

The categorical exclusion (CE) was revised on November 4, 2016 to correct the site area to state that 10.25 miles of mainline Parkway will be rehabilitated rather than 10.29 miles.

During final design of the project it was found that at the Stillhouse Hollow Overlook the asphalt sidewalk and paved waterway could not both be constructed as initially planned and stated in the CE. There is only enough space at this location to reconstruct a 4-foot by 48-foot sidewalk, and so the construction of a paved waterway was removed from the project.

This area associated with this work, 21.3 square yards, was rounded up to 25 square yards in the plans. The removal of this work from the project reduces the ground disturbance associated with the project and reduces the overall increase in impervious area associated with the project. This change in the scope of the project is negligible, and the analysis and coordination completed for the project remain valid.

Attachment:

Sheet E01, dated December 16, 2016

Categorical Exclusion Form - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E) - PEPC ID:

10353

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Blue Ridge Parkway Date: 01/12/2016

Categorical Exclusion Form

Project: PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E)

PEPC Project Number: 10353

Description of Action (Project Description):

PMIS 173020 consists of pavement rehab and reconstruction of the parkway from MP 27.2 to MP 37.5. Work will be contracted by FHWA. Project scoped on 4/23/14. Work includes rehab and reconstruction of approx. 10.29 miles of Parkway mainline Section 1E from MP 27.2 to MP 37.49. During scoping review, it was observed that first half mile of the roadway is in very poor condition and will probably require full depth pavement reclamation (FDR) with aggregate base stabilization followed by asphalt concrete pavement overlay. The rest of road will probably need asphalt pavement mill and overlay. However, exact pavement rehabilitation will be determined by pavement engineers during design. Project also includes rehab or reconstruction of 2 parking areas and overlooks.

Specific work required follows:

Blue Ridge Mainline Parkway - RIP Route # 0001AA:

a) Perform FDR with aggregate base stabilization followed by asphalt concrete pavement overlay on mainline road from MP 27.2 to MP 27.7. Determine required pavement reclamation depth and overlay pavement thickness. This section will not have an option of just doing deep patching in worst sections, since doing only 1/2 mile of FDR may be too expensive.

b) Mill and asphalt overlay of mainline road from MP 27.7 to MP 37.49. Determine required mill and overlay pavement thickness.

c) Bridge over VA Rt. 603 (structure No. 5140-162P) (MP 29.47): Deep pavement patch (Type 4 with underdrain system at both bridge approaches approximately 22 wide x 40 long.

d) Bridge over ravine (structure No. 5140-003P) (MP 35.67): Mill and asphalt overlay up to bridge expansion joint at both bridge approaches. Do not perform any work over the bridge deck.

e) Regrade shoulders, provide aggregate-topsoil, and/or turf establishment as required.

f) Evaluate pipe culvert condition for cleaning, repair, or replacement. Evaluate all culvert appurtenances for condition and need for repair or replacement, including end sections, headwalls, and inlets.

g) Evaluate paved ditches for repair and/or replacement and overlay all asphalt-paved ditches in good condition.

h) Stripe Parkway using pavement markings, Type L (polyuria).

PMIS 172840: This contract work will be done in conjunction with repaving the mainline roadway section 1E.

Project will reset curbstone, repair drainage devices, and resurface sidewalks in the overlooks along roadway section 1E using R/R funding.

Parking Areas/Overlooks:

a) Stillhouse Hollow OL/RIP Route 1239 (MP 31.84) - Reconstruct overlook, evaluate if curb can be raised up to 6" in the middle by keeping existing elevations as is at the start/end of existing curb section, replace 145' of existing slate stone curb with granite curb, salvage existing stone curb and deliver to NPS maintenance yard near MP 30.4, reconstruct existing 4' wide x 47' long asphalt sidewalk with a 4' wide x 30' long asphalt sidewalk, construct approx. 30' of new asphalt paved waterway adjacent to sidewalk. Replacement of stone curbing will not be funded by FLTP funds. FHWA will not perform any design work on this item before acquiring an Interagency Agreement with the park for the transfer of some NPS funds for this area of work. Recommended that Cyclic Repair Rehab (CRR) funding be requested to replace this slate stone curb with Virginia Mist Granite stone.

Categorical Exclusion Form - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E) - PEPC ID:

b) Yankee Horse Ridge OL/RIP Route 0916 (MP 34.67) - Reconstruct overlook, replace 155' of existing slate stone curb with granite curb, evaluate if existing stone curb can be raised by 4" at southern end of curb section and can be lowered by 4" in the middle in order to drain water properly from overlook, and reconstruct asphalt sidewalk 10' wide x 27' long.

Replacement of stone curbing will not be funded by FLTP funds. FHWA will not perform any design work on this item before acquiring an IA with the park for transfer of some NPS funds for this area of work. Recommend CRR funds be requested to replace this slate stone curb with VA Mist Granite stone.

Project Locations:

Location County: Nelson State: VA District: Ridge Section: 1-E Geo. Marker: 27.2 - 37.5 (Milepost) Other:

Mitigation(s):

Historic stone guardwalls at the bridge locations shall not be replaced.

Existing slate stone curb shall be replaced with granite stone curb at Stillhouse Hollow Overlook and Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook. Need to match existing stone for proposed culvert headwall repairs/replacements.

Replacement or relining of culverts and/or repair/replacement of culvert headwalls shall follow culvert assessment report and shall meet requirements of COE permits attained by FHWA, if required.

Care shall be taken not to disturb any wildlife species (reptiles, migratory birds, raptors, or bats) found nesting, hibernating, estivating, or otherwise living in, or immediately nearby, worksites.

It is recommended that nighttime work (between dusk and dawn) not be performed on this project. If this becomes a necessity, park natural resource staff shall be consulted to determine further mitigations.

Park natural resource staff shall be consulted prior to any tree removal.

Contractor access from the north shall be via VA route 56, located at MP 27.2. On the south end, access shall be via US Route 60, intersecting the Parkway at MP 47.

Ridge District Office paved parking area, located near MP 29.2, shall be used as a staging area for materials and equipment half at a time. The two overlooks within the project area shall not be used for staging. Contractor vehicle or equipment staging along the parkway shall be permitted only in approved mowed areas.

Sources of soil used in project shall be inspected and approved by park natural resource staff prior to project start.

All erosion and sediment control measures shall follow Virginia DEQ Handbook guidelines.

Single lane closure with flaggers shall be used; however, single lane closures shall not be allowed in the month of October.

CE Citation: C.9 Repair, resurfacing, striping, installation of traffic control devices, repair/replacement of guardrails, etc., on existing roads.

Decision: I find that the action fits within the categorical exclusion above. Therefore, I am categorically excluding the described project from further NEPA analysis. No extraordinary circumstances apply.

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Park Superintendent Q Date

Suzette Molling Environmental Protection Specialist NPS Contact Person Title

199 Hemphill Knob Road Address

828/348-3432 Phone number

Categorical Exclusion Form - PRA-BLRI lElO (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section lE) - PEPC ID:

Assessment of Effect Form - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E) - PEPC ID:

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Blue Ridge Parkway Date: 01/12/2016

ASSESSMENT OF ACTIONS HAVING AN EFFECT ON

HISTORIC PROPERTIES

A. DESCRIPTION OF UNDERTAKING

1. Park: Blue Ridge Parkway

2. Project Description:

Project Name: PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E) Prepared by: Beth Byrd Date Prepared: 01/07/2016 Telephone: 404-507-5793 PEPC Project Number: 10353

Locations:

Describe project:

PMIS 173020 consists of pavement rehab and reconstruction of the parkway from MP 27.2 to MP 37.5. Work will be contracted by FHWA. Project scoped on 4/23/14. Work includes rehab and reconstruction of approx. 10.29 miles of Parkway mainline Section 1E from MP 27.2 to MP 37.49. During scoping review, it was observed that first half mile of the roadway is in very poor condition and will probably require full depth pavement reclamation (FDR) with aggregate base stabilization followed by asphalt concrete pavement overlay. The rest of road will probably need asphalt pavement mill and overlay. However, exact pavement rehabilitation will be determined by pavement engineers during design. Project also includes rehab or reconstruction of 2 parking areas and overlooks.

Specific work required follows:

Blue Ridge Mainline Parkway - RIP Route # 0001AA:

a) Perform FDR with aggregate base stabilization followed by asphalt concrete pavement overlay on mainline road from MP 27.2 to MP 27.7. Determine required pavement reclamation depth and overlay pavement thickness. This section will not have an option of just doing deep patching in worst sections, since doing only 1/2 mile of FDR may be too expensive.

b) Mill and asphalt overlay of mainline road from MP 27.7 to MP 37.49. Determine required mill and overlay pavement thickness.

c) Bridge over VA Rt. 603 (structure No. 5140-162P) (MP 29.47): Deep pavement patch (Type 4 with underdrain system at both bridge approaches approximately 22 wide x 40 long.

d) Bridge over ravine (structure No. 5140-003P) (MP 35.67): Mill and asphalt overlay up to bridge expansion joint at both bridge approaches. Do not perform any work over the bridge deck.

e) Regrade shoulders, provide aggregate-topsoil, and/or turf establishment as required.

f) Evaluate pipe culvert condition for cleaning, repair, or replacement. Evaluate all culvert appurtenances for condition and need for repair or replacement, including end sections, headwalls, and inlets.

g) Evaluate paved ditches for repair and/or replacement and overlay all asphalt-paved ditches in good condition.

h) Stripe Parkway using pavement markings, Type L (polyuria).

PMIS 172840: This contract work will be done in conjunction with repaving the mainline roadway section 1E.

Project will reset curbstone, repair drainage devices, and resurface sidewalks in the overlooks along roadway section 1E using R/R funding.

Parking Areas/Overlooks:

Assessment of Effect Form - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E) - PEPC ID:

a) Stillhouse Hollow OL/RIP Route 1239 (MP 31.84) - Reconstruct overlook, evaluate if curb can be raised up to 6" in the middle by keeping existing elevations as is at the start/end of existing curb section, replace 145' of existing slate stone curb with granite curb, salvage existing stone curb and deliver to NPS maintenance yard near MP 30.4, reconstruct existing 4' wide x 47' long asphalt sidewalk with a 4' wide x 30' long asphalt sidewalk, construct approx. 30' of new asphalt paved waterway adjacent to sidewalk. Replacement of stone curbing will not be funded by FLTP funds. FHWA will not perform any design work on this item before acquiring an Interagency Agreement with the park for the transfer of some NPS funds for this area of work. Recommended that Cyclic Repair Rehab (CRR) funding be requested to replace this slate stone curb with Virginia Mist Granite stone.

b) Yankee Horse Ridge OL/RIP Route 0916 (MP 34.67) - Reconstruct overlook, replace 155' of existing slate stone curb with granite curb, evaluate if existing stone curb can be raised by 4" at southern end of curb section and can be lowered by 4" in the middle in order to drain water properly from overlook, and reconstruct asphalt sidewalk 10' wide x 27' long.

Replacement of stone curbing will not be funded by FLTP funds. FHWA will not perform any design work on this item before acquiring an IA with the park for transfer of some NPS funds for this area of work. Recommend CRR funds be requested to replace this slate stone curb with VA Mist Granite stone.

Area of potential effects (as defined in 36 CFR 800.16[d]) Parkway MP 27.2 to MP 37.49

3. Has the area of potential effects been surveyed to identify historic properties?

No X Yes

4. The proposed action will: (check as many as apply)

No Destroy, remove, or alter features/elements from a historic structure No Replace historic features/elements in kind

No Add non-historic features/elements to a historic structure

No Alter or remove features/elements of a historic setting or environment (inc. terrain)

No Add non-historic features/elements (inc. visual, audible, or atmospheric) to a historic setting or cultural landscape

No Disturb, destroy, or make archeological resources inaccessible

No Disturb, destroy, or make ethnographic resources inaccessible

No Potentially affect presently unidentified cultural resources

No Begin or contribute to deterioration of historic features, terrain, setting, landscape elements, or archeological or ethnographic resources

No Involve a real property transaction (exchange, sale, or lease of land or structures)

B. REVIEWS BY CULTURAL RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

The park 106 coordinator requested review by the park's cultural resource specialist/advisors as indicated by check-off boxes or as follows:

[ X ] Anthropologist Name: Tony Paredes Date:

Comments: no comment Check if project does not involve ground disturbance [ ] Assessment of Effect: No Potential to Cause Effect No Historic Properties Affected No Adverse Effect Adverse Effect Streamlined Review Recommendations for conditions or stipulations:

Assessment of Effect Form - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section 1E) - PEPC ID:

[ X ] Archeologist Name: Bennie Keel Date: 09/27/2004 Check if project does not involve ground disturbance [ X ] Assessment of Effect: No Potential to Cause Effect X No Historic Properties Affected No

[ X ] Curator Name: Allen Bohnert Date: 09/27/2004 Check if project does not involve ground disturbance [ ] Assessment of Effect: No Potential to Cause Effect No Historic Properties Affected X No Adverse Effect Adverse Effect Streamlined Review Recommendations for conditions or stipulations: As with all resource management-related projects, project documentation, recovered artifacts (as applicable), and samples of historic fabric (as applicable) should be placed in the park's museum collection. Projects are to cover the costs of initial curation.

[ X ] Historical Architect Name: Ali Miri Date: 09/27/2004 Comments: This is a landscape project. NA.

Check if project does not involve ground disturbance [ ] Assessment of Effect: X No Potential to Cause Effect No Historic Properties Affected No

[ X ] Historical Landscape Architect Name: Tracy Stakely Date: 09/24/2004 Comments: No comments.

Check if project does not involve ground disturbance [ ] Assessment of Effect: No Potential to Cause Effect No Historic Properties Affected X No

C. PARK SECTION 106 COORDINATOR'S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Assessment of Effect:

No Potential to Cause Effects

No Historic Properties Affected X No Adverse Effect

Adverse Effect

2. Documentation Method:

[ ] A. STANDARD 36 CFR PART 800 CONSULTATION

Further consultation under 36 CFR Part 800 is needed.

[ X ] B. STREAMLINED REVIEW UNDER THE 2008 SERVICEWIDE PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT (PA) The above action meets all conditions for a streamlined review under section III of the 2008 Servicewide PA for Section 106 compliance.

APPLICABLE STREAMLINED REVIEW Criteria

1. Preservation Maintenance and Repair of Historic Properties.

3. Additional Consulting Parties Information:

Additional Consulting Parties: No

4. Mitigations/Treatment Measures:

Measures to prevent or minimize loss or impairment of historic/prehistoric properties:

(Remember that setting, location, and use may be relevant.)

• Assessment of Effect - Historic Structures - Existing slate stone curb shall be replaced with granite stone curb at Stillhouse Hollow Overlook and Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook. Need to match existing stone for proposed culvert headwall repairs/replacements.

• Assessment of Effect - Historic Structures - Historic stone guardwalls at the bridge locations shall not be replaced.

Recommended by Park Section 106 coordinator:

Name: Beth Byrd Title: Acting Park Section 106 Coordinator

D. SUPERINTENDENT'S APPROVAL

The proposed work conforms to the NPS Management Policies and Cultural Resource Management Guideline, and I have reviewed and approve the recommendations, stipulations, or conditions noted in Section C of this form.

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Assessment of Effect Form - PRA-BLRl 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section lE) - PEPC ID:

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Blue Ridge Parkway Date: 01/12/2016

Letter of Compliance Completion

Memorandum

To: Project Leader, Michael Moiling

From: Environmental Protection Specialist

Subject: NEPA and NHPA Clearance: PRA-BLRI lElO (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section lE) (PIN 10353)

The Resources Management and Science Division has reviewed the proposed project and completed its environmental assessment documentation, and we have determined that there:

• Will not be any adverse effects on threatened, endangered, or rare species and/ or their critical habitat.

• Will not be any adverse effects on historical, cultural, or archeological resources.

• Will not be serious or long-term undesirable environmental or visual effects.

The subject proposed project, therefore, is now cleared for all NEPA and NHPA compliance requirements as presented above. Project implementation can commence.

For the proposed project actions to be within compliance requirements during construction and/or project implementation, the following mitigations must be adhered to:

• Historic stone guardwalls at the bridge locations shall not be replaced.

• Existing slate stone curb shall be replaced with granite stone curb at Stillhouse Hollow Overlook and Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook. Need to match existing stone for proposed culvert headwall repairs/replacements.

• Replacement or relining of culverts and/ or repair/replacement of culvert headwalls shall follow culvert assessment report and shall meet requirements of COE permits attained by FHW A, if required.

• Care shall be taken not to disturb any wildlife species (reptiles, migratory birds, raptors, or bats) found nesting, hibernating, estivating, or otherwise living in, or immediately nearby, worksites.

• It is recommended that nighttime work (between dusk and dawn) not be performed on this project. If this becomes a necessity, park natural resource staff shall be consulted to determine further mitigations.

• Park natural resource staff shall be consulted prior to any tree removal.

• Contractor access from the north shall be via VA route 56, located at MP 27.2. On the south end, access shall be via US Route 60, intersecting the Parkway at MP 47.

Letter of Compliance Completion - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section lE) - PEPC

ID: 10353

• Ridge District Office paved parking area, located near MP 29.2, shall be used as a staging area for materials and equipment half at a time. The two overlooks within the project area shall not be used for staging. Contractor vehicle or equipment staging along the parkway shall be permitted only in approved mowed areas.

• Sources of soil used in project shall be inspected and approved by park natural resource staff prior to project start.

• All erosion and sediment control measures shall follow Virginia DEQ Handbook guidelines.

• Single lane closure with flaggers shall be used; however, single lane closures shall not be allowed in the month of October.

For complete compliance information see PEPC Project 10353. If you have any questions, please let me know.

cc: Debbie Northrop David Foster James Fraser Beth Byrd Jackie Holt Bambi Teague Lillian McElrath Neal Labrie David Anderson Kurt Speers Susan Gonshor Peter Hamel Teresa McCall Laura Nels on Mark Woods Wesley Greene Larry Hultquist, DSC-T Andy Otten, DSC-T Y anina Kirtley, FHW A

Letter of Compliance Completion - PRA-BLRI 1E10 (Resurface Deteriorated Parkway Road Section lE) - PEPC

ID: 10353

United States Department of the Interior

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Virginia Field Office 6669 Short Lane

Gloucester, VA 23061

Date:

Self-Certification Letter

Project Name:

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Virginia Ecological Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter, and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. . 1531-1544, 87 Stat. 884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this certification to be valid.

This letter and the project review package will be maintained in our records.

The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. These conclusions resulted in:

● “no effect” determinations for proposed/listed species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

● “may affect, not likely to adversely affect” determinations for proposed/listed species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

● “may affect, likely to adversely affect” determination for the Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5, 2016 Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the Northern long-eared bat; and/or

● “no Eagle Act permit required” determinations for eagles.

December 2, 2016

BLRI 1E10

Applicant Page 2

We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the “no effect” or “not likely to adversely affect” determinations for proposed and listed species and proposed and designated critical habitat; the “may affect” determination for Northern long-eared bat; and/or the “no Eagle Act permit required” determinations for eagles. Additional coordination with this office is not needed.

Candidate species are not legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.

Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is valid for 1 year.

Information about the online project review process including instructions and use, species information, and other information regarding project reviews within Virginia is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/endspecies/project_reviews.html. If you have any questions, please contact Troy Andersen of this office at (804) 824-2428.

Sincerely, Cindy Schulz Field Supervisor Virginia Ecological Services

Enclosures - project review package

Species Conclusions Table

Project Name: BLRI 1E10

Date: 12/2/16

Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination Notes / Documentation Swamp Pink (Helonias Bullata)

No suitable habitat No effect NPS-BLRI completed a database search and no known occurrences within project area.

Repair work will be completed within managed road right of way and eroded outfalls which do not provide suitable habitat for swamp pink.

Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) Potential habitat present, species not present during tree clearing

Not likely to adversely affect Implementing a TOYR (April 15 – Sept 15) to avoid impacts. Approximately 12 trees will be removed. Per NPS-BLRI database search, no known roost trees or hibernacula within ranges of the project.

Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis)

Potential habitat present, species not present during tree clearing

Not likely to adversely affect Implementing a TOYR (April 15 - Sept 15) for tree clearing that is not substantial acreage.

Adversely Affect. Relying upon the findings of the 1/5/2016 Programmatic Biological Opinion for Final 4(d) Rule on the Northern Long-Eared Bat and Activities Excepted from Take Prohibitions to fulfill our project-specific section 7 responsibilities

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Unlikely to disturb nesting bald eagles. Does not intersect with an eagle concentration area.

No Eagle Act permit required. No nests within 660’ and not within a concentration area.

Migratory Birds Trees will be cleared during winter/early spring (prior to March 15), avoiding impacts to nesting migratory birds.

From: Virginia Field Office, FW5 To: prvs=1372b8418=lisa.landers@dot.gov Subject: Confirmation of Project Receipt Re: Self-Certification Letter, BLRI 1E10 Pavement Rehabilitation Milepost 27.24 to

Milepost 37.49 Date: Friday, December 02, 2016 11:43:19 AM

Thanks for submitting your online project package. We will review your package within 30 days of receipt. If you have submitted an online project review request letter, expect our response within 30 days. If you have submitted an online project review certification letter, you will typically not receive a response from us since the certification letter is our official response. However, if we have additional questions or we do not concur with your determinations, we will contact you during the review period.

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