! , s 628. 1 F2 eabp 1994 uia tDepca^njei}t of eWUdUfe (Si Varies ‘Fisti, Rcflwn Three - Serving Southwestern Montana 1400 South 19th Avenue August 31, 1994 MT Bozeman, 59715 MT TO: Environmental Quality Council, Capitol Building, Helena, 59620 Dept, ofHealth & Environmental Sciences, Director’s Office Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director’s Office Parks Division lO rOUni?.li-Lr.eU"i ioUiVlCi’l ! t\» I Fisheries Division Wildlife Division MCV 0 ICIOT Regional Supervisor MONTANA STATE L1BRA7: Lands Section 1A15 E- 6th AVE. MONTANA 5SS-0 Design and Construction HELENA, Legal Unit Mary Ellen McDonald (when LWCF) Montana Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office, POB 201202, Helena MT 59620-1202 MT Montana State Library, 1515 E. Sixth Ave POB 201800, Helena, 59620-1800 ., Jim Jensen, Montana Environmental Information Center, POB 1184, Helena, MT 59624 MT Janet Ellis, Montana Audubon Council, POB 924, Helena, 59624 MT POB George Ochenski, 689, Helena, 59624 Gallatin County Commissioners MT Jerry DiMarco, 2708 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman, 59715 Ladies and Gentlemen: The enclosed Environmental Assessment (EA) has been preparedfor Bozeman Ponds Fishing Access Site Utility Easement, and is submitted for your consideration. Questions and comments will be accepted until 5p.m September 23, 1994. Ifyou have questions,feelfree to contact me at 994-4042. ., All comments should be sent to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Design and Construction Bureau MT 1420 E. Sixth Avenue, Helena, 59620. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Stephen L. Lewis Regional Supervisor I- MONTANA STATE LIBRARY S628.1 F2eabp1994c.1 [EnvironmentalassessmentforBozemanPo 3 0864 00091220 7 % Yv DRAFT MEPA/IMEPA/HB495 CHECKLIST PART PROPOSED ACTION DESCRIPTION 1. 1 Type of Proposed State Action Utility Easement . 2. Agency Authority for the Proposed Action FWP 3. Name of Project Bozeman Ponds FAS Utility Easement 4. Name, Address and Phone Number of Project Sponsor (if other than the agency) Agency 5= If Applicable: Estimated Construction/Commencement Date October 994 1 , 1 Estimated Completion Date October 31.1 994 0% Current Status of Project Design (% complete) I 6. Location Affected by Proposed Action (county, range and township) 8. SW Gallatin County, R.5E., T.2S. Sec. 11, S\N'A, 7. Project Size: Estimate the number of acres that would be directly affected that are currently: (a) Developed: (d) Floodplain acres . . residential __ acres industrial acres (e) Productive: irrigated cropland acres . . . . . (b) Open Space/Woodlands/ dry cropland acres . . Recreation .... Vi acres forestry acres . . rangeland acres . . (c) Wetlands/Riparian other .... acres . . Areas acres . Map/site plan: attach an original 8 1/2" x 11" or larger section of the most recent USGS 7.5' series topographic map showing the location and boundaries of the area that would be affected by the proposed action. A different map scale may be substituted if more appropriate or if required by agency rule. If available, a site plan should also be attached. See attached. Rev. 3/93 9. Narrative Summary of the Proposed Action or Project including the Benefits and Purpose of the Proposed Action. The proposed action is to grant a utility easement 30' wide and nearly 300' long, along the south property line. Water and sewer services would be layed so as to connect the planned development west of Bozeman Ponds FAS. 10. Listing of any other Local, State or Federal agency that has overlapping or additional jurisdiction. (a) Permits: Agency Name Permit Date Filed/# City of Bozeman (b) Funding: Agency Name Funding Amount (c) Other Overlapping or Additional Jurisdictional Responsibilities: Agency Name Type of Responsibility 1 1 List of Agencies Consulted During Preparation of the EA: . City of Bozeman FWP Design and Construction Bureau - Montana State Historical Preservation Officer Montana Natural Heritage Program 2 PART ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW II. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT LAND RESOURCES IMPACT0 1. Can Impact Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Soil instability or changes in geologic X substructure? b. Disruption, displacement, erosion, compaction, moisture loss, or over-covering of soil which would X reduce productivity or fertility? c. Destruction, covering or modification of any X unique geologic or physical features? d. Changes in siltation, deposition or erosion patterns that may modify the channel of a river or stream or the X bed or shore of a lake? e. Exposure of people or property to earthquakes, landslides, ground failure, or other natural hazard? X Other None f. Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 0 2. AIR IMPACT Can Impact Comment Be 0 Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Emission of air pollutants or deterioration of ambient air quality? (also see 13 (c)) X b. Creation of objectionable odors? X c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature patterns or any change in climate, either X locally or regionally? d. Adverse effects on vegetation, including crops, due to increased emissions of pollutants? X e.4For P-R/D-J projects, will the project result in any discharge which will conflict with federal or state air X quality regs? (Also see 2a) f. Other None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Air Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): > 0 Include a narrative explanation under Part III describing the scope and level of impact. If the impact is unknown, explain why the unknown impact has not or can not be evaluated. Include a narrative description addressing the items identified in 12.8.604-la (ARM) Determine whether the described impact may result and respond on the checklist. Describe any minor or potentially significant impacts. Include a discussion about the issue in the EA narrative and include documentation if it will be useful. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WATER 0 3. IMPACT Can Impact Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Discharge into surface water or any alteration of X surface water quality including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? b. Changes in drainage patterns or the rate and amount of surface runoff? X c. Alteration of the course or magnitude of flood water or other flows? X d. Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body or creation of a new water body? X e. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? X f. Changes in the quality of groundwater? X g. Changes in the quantity of groundwater? X h. Increase in risk of contamination of surface or groundwater? X ~Q i. Effects on any existing water right or reservation? X Effects on other water users as a result of any alteration j. in surface or groundwater quality? X k. Effects on other users as a result of any alteration in surface or groundwater quantity? X 1. For P-R/D-J, will the project affect a designated floodplain? (Also see 3c) X m. For P-R/D-J, will the project result in any discharge that will affect federal or state water quality regulations? X (Also see 3a) n. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Water Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): 0 Include a narrative explanation under Part III describing the scope and level of impact. If the impact is unknown, explain why the unknown impact has not or can not be evaluated. Include a narrative description addressing the items identified in 12.8.604-1 a (ARM) Determine whether the described impact may result and respond on the checklist. Describe any minor or potentially significant impacts. Include a discussion about the issue in the EA narrative and include documentation if it will be useful. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VEGETATION IMPACT0 |4. Can Impact Comment Be ° Index ^)\W the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor° Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Changes in the diversity, productivity or abundance X of plant species (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? b. Alteration of a plant community? X c. Adverse effects on any unique, rare, threatened, or endangered species? X d. Reduction in acreage or productivity of any agricultural land? X e. Establishment or spread of noxious weeds? X f. 4For P-R/D-J, will the project affect wetlands, or prime and unique farmland? X q. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): Include a narrative explanation under Part III describing the scope and level of impact. If the impact is unknown, explain why the unknown impact has not or can not be evaluated. Include a narrative description addressing the items identified in 12.8.604-la (ARM) Determine whether the described impact may result and respond on the checklist. Describe any minor or potentially significant impacts. Include a discussion about the issue in the EA narrative and include documentation if it will be useful. 5 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 0 5. FISHAMILDLIFE IMPACT Can Impact Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Deterioration of critical fish or wildlife habitat? X b. Changes in the diversity or abundance of game animals or bird species? X c. Changes in the diversity or abundance of nongame species? X d. Introduction of new species into an area? X e. Creation of a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? X f. Adverse effects on any unique, rare, threatened, or endangered species? X g. Increase in conditions that stress wildlife populations or limit abundance (including harassment, legal or illegal X harvest or other human activity)? h. For P-R/D-J, will the project be performed in any area in which T&E species are present, and will the project X affect any T&E species or their habitat? (Also see 5f) i. For P-R/D-J, will the project introduce or export anv species not presently or historically occurring in the X receiving location? (Also see 5d) Other: None i. Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): HUMAN ENVIRONMENT NOISE/ELECTRICAL EFFECTS 0 6. IMPACT Can Impact Comment Be Will the proposed action result in: 0 0 Potentially Mitigated° Index Unknown None Minor Significant a. Increases in existing noise levels? X b. Exposure of people to serve or nuisance noise levels? X c. Creation of electrostatic or electromagnetic effects that could be detrimental to human health or property? X d. Interference with radio or television reception and operation? X e. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): 0 Include a narrative explanation under Part III describing the scope and level of impact. If the impact is unknown, explain whythe unknown impact has not or can not be evaluated. Include a narrative description addressing the items identified in 12.8.604-1 a (ARM) Determine whether the described impact may result and respond on the checklist. Describe any minor or potentially significant impacts. Include a discussion about the issue in the EA narrative and include documentation if it will be useful. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT *7. LAND USE IMPACT0 Can Impact Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Alteration of or interference with the productivity or profitability of the existing land use of an area? X b. Conflicted with a designated natural area or area of unusual scientific or educational importance? X c. Conflict with any existing land use whose presence would constrain or potentially prohibit the proposed X action? d. Adverse effects on or relocation of residences? X e. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): HUMAN ENVIRONMENT 8. RISK/HEALTH HAZARDS IMPACT0 Can Impact pt Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Risk of an explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation) in the event of an accident or X other forms of disruption? b. Affect an existing emergency response or emergency evacuation plan or create a need for a new plan? X c. Creation of any human health hazard or potential hazard? X d. For P-R/D-J. will anv chemical toxicants be used? X (Also see 8a) e. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): > O Include a narrative explanation under Part III describing the scope and level of impact. If the impact is unknown, explain why the unknown impact has not or can not be evaluated. Include a narrative description addressing the items identified in 12.8.604-1 a (ARM) Determine whether the described impact may result and respond on the checklist. Describe any minor or potentially significant impacts. Include a discussion about the issue in the EA narrative and include documentation if it will be useful. HUMAN ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT IMPACT0 9. Can Impact Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Alteration of the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? X b. Alteration of the social structure of a community? X c. Alteration of the level or distribution of employment or community or personal income? X d. Changes in industrial or commercial activity? X e. Increased traffic hazards or effects on existing transportation facilities or patterns of movement of X people and goods? f. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): HUMAN ENVIRONMENT 0 10. PUBLIC SERVICES/TAXES/UTILITIES IMPACT Can Impact Comment Be ° Index Will the proposed action result in: Unknown0 None Minor0 Potentially Mitigated Significant a. Will the proposed action have an effect upon or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: fire or police protection, schools, parks/recreational facilities, roads X or other public maintenance, water supply, sewer or septic systems, solid waste disposal, health, or other governmental services? If any, specify: b. Will the proposed action have an effect upon the local or state tax base and revenues? X c. Will the proposed action result in a need for new facilities or substantial alterations of any of the X following utilities: electric power, natural gas, other fuel supply or distribution systems, or communications? d. Will the proposed action result in increased use of any energy source? X X e. Define projected revenue sources X f. Define projected maintenance costs. g. Other: None Narrative Description and Evaluation of the Cumulative and Secondary Effects on Land Resources (Attach additional pages of narrative if needed): 0 Include a narrative explanation under Part III describing the scope and level of impact. If the impact is unknown, explain why the unknown impact has not or can not be evaluated. Include a narrative description addressing the items identified in 12.8.604-1a (ARM) Determine whether the described impact may result and respond on the checklist. Describe any minor or potentially significant impacts. Include a discussion about the issue in the EA narrative and include documentation if it will be useful.