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STIP Project Number R—2553 Public Involvement Plan STIP Project Number R—2553 Public Involvement Plan North Carolina Department of Transportation January 2018 KINSTON BYPASS | R-2553 Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Proposed Action ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Applicable Regulations ............................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Objectives and Goals ................................................................................................................. 3 1.4 Public Participation ..................................................................................................................... 3 1.5 Public Audiences ......................................................................................................................... 4 2. Public Involvement Methods and Activities ............................................................ 5 2.1 Public Announcement Methods ............................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Postcards/ Newsletters ................................................................................................ 5 2.1.2 Flyers ................................................................................................................................ 6 2.1.3 Public Meeting Notices ................................................................................................ 7 2.1.4 Project Website ............................................................................................................. 8 2.1.5 Fact Sheets and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions .................................. 8 2.1.6 Community Event Outreach ....................................................................................... 9 2.1.7 Project Videos ................................................................................................................ 9 2.1.8 Media Relations ........................................................................................................... 10 2.1.9 Metro Quest................................................................................................................ 10 2.2 Public Meetings and Workshops .......................................................................................... 11 2.3 Small Group Meetings ............................................................................................................. 11 2.4 Public Hearing ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.5 Public Comment Solicitation Methods ................................................................................ 13 2.5.1 Information Hotline ................................................................................................... 13 2.5.2 U.S. Postal Service ...................................................................................................... 13 2.5.3 Email .............................................................................................................................. 13 2.5.4 Meeting Comment Forms ........................................................................................ 13 2.6 Limited English Proficiency Outreach Efforts .................................................................... 13 3. Overview and Next Steps ........................................................................................ 17 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN PAGE ii KINSTON BYPASS | Public Involvement Plan | R-2553 List of Tables Table 1: Summary of Newsletters/Postcards ............................................................................................. 6 Table 2: Summary of Flyers ............................................................................................................................ 6 Table 3: Summary of Public Meeting Notices ............................................................................................. 7 Table 4: Planned Community Events ............................................................................................................ 9 Table 5: Project Videos Content and Schedule ......................................................................................... 9 Table 6: Summary of Public Meetings and Workshops ......................................................................... 11 Table 7: Summary of Small Group Meetings ........................................................................................... 12 Table 8: Summary of LEP Outreach Efforts ............................................................................................. 14 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN PAGE iii KINSTON BYPASS | R-2553 1. INTRODUCTION This Public Involvement Plan (PIP) has been developed to serve as a guide under applicable federal and state regulations and agency protocol for conducting and documenting agency coordination and public outreach efforts in support of the proposed Kinston Bypass project. This version of the PIP was updated in September 2017 and covers public involvement activity from project initiation through circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in May of 2018. The PIP describes the key goals of the plan, methods to achieve the stated goals, appropriate steps for the successful implementation of the PIP, and provides dates for previously completed activities and a schedule of planned activities. This PIP is a “living” document that will be updated periodically to reflect the achievements, current status, and future events planned for the program. This version of the plan addresses past activities and includes planned activities following the recently initiated Project Restart process. Copies of flyers, public notices, media coverage, and other items that document implementation of the public involvement program will be kept in the project record. The proposed methods may vary during the life of the proposed project depending on the outcome of initial meetings, comments received, and in response to the success of the next steps of the outreach effort as they occur. The PIP will be available throughout the study process for public review. 1.1 PROPOSED ACTION The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to construct a four- lane, median divided freeway with full control of access in Lenoir, Jones, and Craven Counties, North Carolina. The project extends from US 70 near LaGrange (in Lenoir County) to US 70 near Dover (on the Jones and Craven county line). The proposed action is listed in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as project R-2553. Twelve design options – referred to as Detailed Study Alternatives – that range from 21 miles to 25 miles, are currently being evaluated for the proposed Kinston Bypass (see Figure 1). Each design option is a four-lane median-divided freeway that would accommodate speeds of 70 mph and have full control of access, meaning access to the roadway would be allowed only at interchanges. The 12 Detailed Study Alternatives include options that would involve upgrading the existing facility to the previously mentioned design standards, as well as new location alternatives. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN PAGE 1 KINSTON BYPASS | R-2553 Figure 1: Detailed Study Alternatives 1.2 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS This project is a state-funded project and as such, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is serving as the lead federal agency. Because the project is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the North Carolina [State] Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and associated regulations, strict compliance with federal public involvement guidelines applies. An important part of North Carolina’s SEPA process, as applicable to transportation projects, is receiving timely and comprehensive input from federal, state, and local agencies and exchanging information with the general public. Therefore, this PIP and all public involvement activities will operate in the spirit of these guidelines and work to employ the appropriate measures therein, including those outlined by NCDOT and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Public involvement has been protected and required by federal and state oversight. These laws help provide guidance for when and how to include public involvement in planning processes and to ensure nondiscriminatory practices of those involved. The following federal and state statutes, regulations, and executive orders will be followed throughout the project development process. Federal and state statutes Federal non-discriminatory and environmental statutes Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 NEPA of 1970 National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Clean Air Act of 1970 Clean Water Act of 1972 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN PAGE 2 KINSTON BYPASS | R-2553 North Carolina state statutes North Carolina SEPA of 1971 North Carolina NEPA/404 Merger Process of 1997 North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Enabling Act of 1985 Federal regulations Title 40 – Protection of Environment, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Federal executive orders Executive Order 12898 – Environmental Justice (1994) Executive Order 13166 – Limited
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