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PACIFIC
May 4, 2004
RECD,
State Clearinghouse(or alternate): U.S.Army Corps of Engineers:
Colorado Public Utilities Commission U.S.Army Engineer District
1580 Logan Street Northwestern Division
Office Level 2 12565 West Center Road
Denver, CO 80203 Omaha, NE 68144-3869
State Environmental Protection Agency: National Park Service:
Colorado Department of Public Health National Park Service
and Environment William D. Shaddox
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Chief, Land Resources Division
Denver, CO 80246-1530 1849"C"St., N.W., #MS3540
Washington, DC 20240
State Coastal Zone Management Agency
(if applicable): U.S.Natural Resources Conservation Service:
Not applicable. Natural Resource Conservation Service
655 Parfet Street, Room E200C
Head of each County: Lakewood, CO 80215-5517
Weld County Commissioners
P. O. Box 758 National Geodetic Survey:
Greeley, CO 80632-0758 National Geodetic Survey
Edward J. McKay, Chief
Environmental Protection Agency Spatial Reference System Division
{regional office): NOAA N/NGS2
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1315 E-W Highway
Region VIII Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
Water Program
999 18th Street, Suite 500 State Historic Preservation Office:
Denver, CO 80202-2466 Colorado Archeology and Historic Preservation
Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife: 1300 Broadway
U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service, Region 6 Denver, CO 80203
P. O. Box 25486
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225-0286
Re: Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 216X), Union Pacific Railroad Company -
Abandonment Exemption -- In Weld County, CO
(Monfort Industrial Lead from M.P. 141.12 to M. P. 140.00)
,e u-.( '/tA`cc Mack H.Shumate,Jr.
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Dear Sirs:
On or after May 25, 2004, we expect to be filing with the Surface
Transportation Board (STB or Board) a Petition for Exemption seeking authority to
abandon and discontinue operations overthe Monfort Industrial Lead from milepost 141.12
to milepost 140.00, a distance of 1.12 miles in Weld County, Colorado (the "Line"). The
Line traverses U. S. Postal Service Zip Code 80644. Attached is a Combined
Environmental and Historic Report which describes the proposed action and any expected
environmental and historic effects, as well as a map of the affected area.
We are providing this report so that you may review the information that will
form the basis for the STB's independent environmental analysis of this proceeding. If any
of the information is misleading or incorrect, if you believe that pertinent information is
missing, or if you have any questions about the Board's environmental review process,
please contact the Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA)at the following address, and
refer to the above-referenced Docket Number:
Surface Transportation Board
Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA)
1925 K Street, N.W., Room 504
Washington, D.C. 20423-0001
Telephone (202) 565-1545
Because the applicable statutes and regulations impose stringent deadlines for processing
this action, your written comments to SEA (with a copy to our representative) would be
appreciated within three weeks.
Your comments will be considered by the Board in evaluating the
environmental and/or historic preservation impacts of the contemplated action. If there are
any questions concerning this proposal, please contact our representative directly. UP's
representative in this matter is the undersigned and may be contacted at the address and
telephone number indicated below.
Sincerely,
ack H. Shumate, Jr.
enior General Attorney
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BEFORE THE
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 216X)
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
-- ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION --
IN WELD COUNTY, CO
(MONFORT INDUSTRIAL LEAD)
Combined Environmental and Historic Report
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., Senior General Attorney
101 North Wacker Drive, Room 1920
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312) 777-2055
(312) 777-2065 FAX
Dated: May 4, 2004
Filed: May 5, 2004
BEFORE THE
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD
Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 216X)
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
-- ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION --
IN WELD COUNTY, CO
(MONFORT INDUSTRIAL LEAD)
Combined Environmental and Historic Report
Union Pacific Railroad Company ("UP") submits this Combined
Environmental and Historic Report pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 1105.7(e) and 49 C.F.R.
§ 1105.8(d), respectively,for an exempt abandonment of the Monfort Industrial Lead from
milepost 141.12 to milepost 140.00, a distance of 1.12 miles near Kersey, Weld County,
Colorado (the "Line").
The Line traverses U. S. Postal Service Zip Code 80644.
UP anticipates that a Petition For Exemption to abandon the line will be filed
at the STB on or after May 25, 2004.
A map of the Line is attached as Attachment No. 1. UP's letter to federal,
state and local government agencies is marked Attachment No. 2. Responses received
to UP's letter to date are attached and sequentially numbered as indicated below.
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
49 C.F.R. § 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 the abandonment by UP of the
Monfort Industrial Lead from milepost 141.12 to milepost 140.00, a distance of 1.12 miles
near Kersey, Weld County, Colorado. The sole customer on the Line is ConAgra Foods
located at Eleven ConAgra Drive, Omaha, NE 68102. ConAgra shipped 246 cars of Corn,
STCC 1003215, totaling 24,886 tons in the year 2002, and 463 cars of Corn totaling
46,637 tons in the year 2003.
The portion of the Monfort Industrial Lead to be abandoned was constructed
in 1882 by the Colorado Central Railroad Company. The Line is primarily constructed with
131-pound rail with a couple of short segments constructed with 133-pound rail.
There appears to be no reasonable alternative to the abandonment. The
purpose of this abandonment is to permit the reclassification and sale of the subject track
and right-of-way to ConAgra so that it can more easily reconfigure its facility to receive
larger, more efficient unit trains of grain for its feeding operations. Accordingly, the
proposed action will facilitate increased rail traffic with the customer and there will be no
adverse impact from the proposed action. There will be no need to utilize transportation
alternatives. The Line will become an industry track under ConAgra's ownership after
abandonment, precluding new customers unless they are allied with the new owner.
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Based on information in UP's possession, the Line proposed for
abandonment consists of both federally granted rights-of-way and fee title property. There
is no reversionary property included in the proposed action.
A map of the Line is attached as Attachment No. 1.
(2) Transportation system. Describe the effects of the proposed action on
regional or local transportation systems and patterns. Estimate the amount of traffic
(passenger or freight)that will be diverted to other transportation systems or modes as a
result of the proposed action.
Response: The Line will become a ConAgra industry track after
abandonment. No overhead traffic moves on the Line. Present train service is as needed.
After abandonment and reclassification, ConAgra will receive large unit shuttle trains of
grain. Given that the traffic to and from the Line will remain on the UP's railroad, there
should be no effect on regional or local transportation systems or patterns.
(3) Land use. (i) Based on consultation with local and/or regional planning
agencies and/or a review of the official 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.
(iii) If the action effects land or water uses within a designated coastal zone, include
the coastal zone information required by § 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, particularly since the abandonment will not result in loss of rail service to
the sole shipper on the Line. The Weld County Commissioners Office has been contacted.
To date UP has received no response.
(ii)The United States Natural Resources Conservation Service has been contacted.
To date UP has received no response.
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(iii) The Line is not in a state coastal zone.
(iv) The property proposed for abandonment is not suitable for other public
purposes including roads or highways, other forms of mass transportation, conservation,
energy production or transmission, as it will continue to be used in rail operations to serve
ConAgra as an industry track.
(4) Energy. (i) Describe the effect of the proposed action on transportation of
energy resources.
(ii) Describe the effect of the proposed action on recyclable commodities.
(iii) State whether the proposed action will result in an increase or decrease in
overall energy efficiency and explain why.
(iv) If the proposed action will 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,
quantify 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) The action will not affect recyclable commodities.
(iii) The proposed action might improve overall energy efficiency by permitting the
use of larger shuttle grain trains.
(iv)(A)(B) There will be no rail-to-motor diversion.
(5) Air. (i) If the proposed action will result in either:
(A)an increase in rail traffic 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 §§ (5)(i)(A) will apply.
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Response: There is no such effect anticipated.
(5) Air. (ii) If the proposed action affects a class 1 or nonattainment area
under the Clean Air Act, and will result in either:
(A) an increase in rail traffic 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 traffic of more than 10%of the average daily traffic
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, fora rail construction under49 U.S.C. § 10901 (or49 U.S.C. § 10505), ora case
involving the reinstitution of service over a previously abandoned line, only the three train
a day threshold in this item shall apply.
Response: There is no such effect anticipated as a result of the proposed
action.
(5) Air. (iii) 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 available) on derailments, accidents and spills; contingency plans to deal with
accidental spills; and the likelihood of an accidental release of ozone depleting materials
in the event of a collision or derailment.
Response: The proposed action will 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 will 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).
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(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 spills; the contingency plans to deal with accidental spills; and
the likelihood of an accidental release of hazardous materials.
(iii) If there are any known hazardous waste sites or sites where there have been
known hazardous materials spills on the right-of-way, identify the location of those sites
and the types of hazardous materials involved.
Response: (i) The proposed action will have no detrimental effects on
public health and safety.
(ii) The proposed action will not affect the transportation of hazardous materials.
(iii) There are no known hazardous material waste sites or sites where known
hazardous material spills 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
will be affected, and describe any effects.
Response: (i)The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been contacted. To
date UP has received no response.
(ii) UP is not aware of any wildlife sanctuaries or refuges,or of any National or State
parks or forests, that will be affected by the proposed abandonment.
(9) Water. (i) Based on consultation with State water quality officials, 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 100-year flood plains will be
affected. Describe the effects.
(iii) 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.
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Environmental Protection Agency or the state environmental protection or equivalent
agency if they are unsure whether such permits are required.)
Response: (i) The Natural Resource Conservation Service in Colorado has
been contacted. To date UP has received no response.
(ii) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("CORP") has been contacted. By letter
dated February 10, 2004,the CORP has concluded that the proposed abandonment does
not require a permit. The CORP's response is attached as Attachment No. 3 and
incorporated herein by reference.
(iii) It is not anticipated there will 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 as there will
be no change in the use of the property as a result of the proposed abandonment.
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
sufficiently detailed to show buildings and other structures in the vicinity of the proposed
action) showing the location of the proposed action, and the locations and approximate
dimensions of railroad structures that are 50 years old or older and are part of the
proposed action:
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 right-of-way varies in width from 100 feet to 200 feet and
is generally flat. The property is mostly agricultural in nature.
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(3) Good quality photographs (actual photographic prints, not photocopies)
of railroad structures on the property that are 50 years old or older and of the immediately
surrounding area:
Response: There are no railroad structures or bridges that are 50 years old
or older.
(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
above for a brief history and description of UP's common carrier operations on the Line and
any contemplated changes thereto.
(6) A brief summary of documents in the carriers possession, such as
engineering drawings, that might be useful in documenting a structure that is found to be
historic:
Response: Not applicable.
(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 Office, local historical societies or universities):
Response: The Colorado Historical Society has been contacted. The
Society determined that no historic properties are affected by the proposed abandonment.
The Historical Society's response is attached as Attachment No.4 and is incorporated by
reference herein.
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(8) A description (based on readily available information in the railroad's
possession) of any known prior subsurface ground disturbance or fill, 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 Officer may request the following additional information regarding specified
nonrailroad owned properties or groups of properties immediately adjacent to the railroad
right-of-way. Photographs of specified properties that can be readily seen from the railroad
right-of-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 of the site (i.e., prehistoric or native American):
Response: Not applicable.
Dated this 4'" day of May, 2004.
Respectfully submitted,
UNI N PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., Senior General Attorney
101 North Wacker Drive, Room 1920
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312) 777-2055
(312) 777-2065 FAX
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
OF THE
COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC REPORT
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of the foregoing Combined
Environmental and Historic Report in Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 216X)for the Monfort Industrial
Lead from milepost 141.12 to milepost 140.00 near Kersey,Weld County, Colorado was served by
first class mail on the 4t° day of May, 2004 on the following:
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers:
State Clearinghouse(or alternate): U.S. Army Engineer District
Colorado Public Utilities Commission Northwestern Division
1580 Logan Street 12565 West Center Road
Office Level 2 Omaha, NE 68144-3869
Denver, CO 80203
National Park Service:
State Environmental Protection Agency: National Park Service
Colorado Department of Public Health William D. Shaddox
and Environment Chief, Land Resources Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South 1849"C"St., N.W., #MS3540
Denver, CO 80246-1530 Washington, DC 20240
State Coastal Zone Management Agency U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service:
(if applicable): Natural Resource Conservation Service
Not applicable. 655 Parfet Street, Room E200C
Lakewood, CO 80215-5517
Head of each County:
Weld County Commissioners National Geodetic Survey:
P. O. Box 758 National Geodetic Survey
Greeley, CO 80632-0758 Edward J. McKay, Chief
Spatial Reference System Division
Environmental Protection Agency NOAA N/NGS2
{regional office): 1315 E-W Highway
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
Region VIII
Water Program State Historic Preservation Office:
999 18th Street, Suite 500 Colorado Archeology and Historic Preservation
Denver, CO 80202-2466 Office
1300 Broadway
U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Denver, CO 80203
U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service, Region 6
P. O. Box 25486 Shipper:
Denver Federal Center ConAgra Foods
Denver, CO 80225-0286 Eleven ConAgra Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
Dated this 4'h day of May, 2004.
ack. H. Shumat
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AB-33(Sub-No . 216X)
Attachment 2
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
CHARLES W.SAYLORS 1416 DODGE STREET
DIRECTOR-LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES OMAHA,NEBRA$KA 68179
UNION
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January 20, 2004
State Clearinghouse (or alternate): U.S.Army Corps of Engineers:
Colorado Public Utilities Commission U.S. Army Engineer District
1580 Logan Street Northwestern Division
Office Level 2 12565 West Center Road
Denver, CO 80203 Omaha, NE 68144-3869
State Environmental Protection Agency: National Park Service:
Colorado Department of Public Health National Park Service
and Environment William D. Shaddox
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Chief, Land Resources Division
Denver, CO 80246-1530 1849"C" St., N.W., #MS3540
Washington, DC 20240
State Coastal Zone Management Agency
(if applicable): U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service:
Not applicable. Natural Resource Conservation Service
655 Parfet Street, Room E200C
Head of each County. Lakewood, CO 80215-5517
Weld County Commissioners
P. O. Box 758 National Geodetic Survey:
Greeley, CO 80632-0758 National Geodetic Survey
Edward J. McKay, Chief
Environmental Protection Agency Spatial Reference System Division
(regional office): NOAA N/NGS2
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1315 E-W Highway
Region VIII Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2466 State Historic Preservation Office:
Colorado Archeology and Historic Preservation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Office
U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service, Region 6 1300 Broadway
P. O. Box 25486 Denver, CO 80203
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225-0286
Re: Proposed abandonment of the Monfort Industrial Lead from M. P. 141.12 to
M. P. 140.00 at Monfort in Weld County, Colorado; STB Docket No. AB-33
(Sub-No. 216X)
Dear Sirs:
Union Pacific Railroad Company plans to request authority from the Surface
Transportation Board (STB) to discontinue service on the Monfort Industrial Lead from M.
P. 141.12 to M. P. 140.0 in Weld County in Colorado. The purpose of the abandonment is
to permit Union Pacific to reclassify and sell the subject line to an adjacent customer as an
industry spur so that the customer can make certain facility and operational improvements.
Rail activity will continue. Accordingly, salvage of the line is not anticipated at this time.
There are no bridges or structures over fifty years old affected by the proposed action. A
map of the proposed track abandonment shown 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, since there will be no salvage activities,
as described in the preceding paragraph. However, if you identify any adverse
environmental impacts, describe any actions that are proposed in order to mitigate the
environmental impacts. Please provide us with a written response that can be included in
an Environmental Report, which will be sent to the STB.
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 any prime agricultural 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 will be affected, and describe any effects.
STATE WATER QUALITY OFFICIALS. State whether the proposed action
is consistent with applicable Federal, State or Local water quality standards. Describe any
inconsistencies.
U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. State (1) whether permits under
Section 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 will 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 sites and known
hazardous material spills on the right-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.
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Thank you for your assistance. Please send your reply to Union Pacific
Railroad, Mr. Chuck Saylors, 1416 Dodge Street, Room 830, Omaha, NE, 68179. If you
need further information, please contact me at (402) 271-4861.
Yours truly,
Charles W. Saylors
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THERE ARE NO 50+ YEAR OLD STRUCTURES
MONFORT INDUSTRIAL LEAD
MP 140.00 TO MP 141. 12
LEGEND TOTAL OF 1. 12 MILES
IN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Nowsimilsommos UPRR LINES TO BE ABANDONED
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO.
OTHER UPRR LINES MONFORT INDUSTRIAL LEAD
Ills-1 OTHER RAILROADS
COLORADO
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FILE:q:\abandonments\ab0338Jnonfort.dgn DATE:20-Nov-03 13:18
AB-33(Sub-No. 216X)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT
DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE, 9307 SOUTH WADSWORTH BOULEVARD
IT LITTLETON, COLORADO 80128-6901
February 10, 2004
Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Chuck Saylors
1416 Dodge Street,Room 830
Omaha,NE 68179
RE: Proposed Abandonment of the Monfort Industrial Lead from M.P. 141.12 to M.P. 140.00,
STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 216X)
Corps File No. 200380052
Dear Mr. Saylors:
Reference is made to the above-mentioned project located in SW %a of Section 23,T5N,R64W,
Weld County, Colorado.
This project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act under
which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates the discharge of dredged and fill material and certain
excavation activities in waters of the United States. Waters of the U.S. includes ephemeral, intermittent
and perennial streams, their surface connected wetlands and adjacent wetlands and certain lakes,ponds,
drainage ditches and irrigation ditches that have a nexus to interstate commerce. Based on the
information provided, a Department of the Army permit will not be required for this activity.
Although a Department of the Army permit will not be required for this activity, this does not
eliminate the requirements that other applicable federal, state,tribal, and local permits are obtained if
needed.
If there are any questions call Mr. Terry McKee at 303-979-4120 and reference Corps File No.
200480052.
Sincerely,
T' othy T. are
Chi , I: er Re: Office
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CO1ORt l`LO
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
The Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver,Colorado 80203-2137
23 January 2004
Charles W. Saylors
Director,Legal Support Services
Union Pacific Railroad Company
1416 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68179
RE: Proposed Abandonment of the Monfort Industrial Lead from M.P. 141.12 to M.P. 140.00,
Weld County, Colorado, STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 216X)
Dear Mr. Saylors:
Thank you for your recent correspondence dated 22 January 2004,concerning the proposed
abandonment of 1.12 miles of trackage in Weld County. Our office has reviewed the submitted
materials. Previous portions of this line have already been abandoned. A search of our files
indicates no historic properties located at or near this rail line. Therefore, we find that no historic
properties will be affected by this project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joseph Saldibar, Architectural Services
Coordinator, at (303) 866-3741.
Sincerely,
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VO'Georgianna Contiguglia
State Historic Preservation Officer, and
President, Colorado Historical Society
OFFICE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
303-866-3392*Fax 303-866-2711 *E-mail:oahp@chs.state.co.us*Internet:www.coloradohistory-oahp.org
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