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DOT&PF Notice to Begin Engineering & Environmental Studies: Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Improvements

Project # 67466

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) completed Phase I of the Ketchikan Ferry Terminal Improvements project in 2016 and provided public notice of Phase II in July 2022. The intent of this public notice is to provide an update on additional work at Berths 1 and 2 and information on the construction schedule.

Phase I improvements included replacement of an existing berthing and turning dolphin at Berth 1; installation of a new turning dolphin between Berth 1 and 3; installation of cathodic protection anodes on all offshore pile structures; removal and replacement of utility conduit on Berth 1 & 3; and installation of a new covered pedestrian walkway to Berth 3.

DOT&PF is proposing the following work under Phase II:

Berths 1 and 2
• Make improvements to the existing electrical systems on Berths 1 and 2, and hydraulic lift system at Berth 2
• Addition of a backflow preventer, hotbox and new potable water lines at Berth 2
• Repair of damaged berthing fender at southwest corner of the western pontoon float.

Berth 3
• Refurbish fendering and platform components of Berth 3 mooring float
• Repair electrical components at Berth 3
• Installation of a new gangway for access to mooring dolphin; and
• Mooring lighting improvements.

Berth 3 will be required to be closed for ferry traffic for a temporary period during construction. Ferry vessels that use Berth 3 (Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) and Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) MV Lituya) will have alternative operations and some variation of schedules. IFA schedules may be altered to coordinate with the AMHS mainliner schedule while they share Berth 1. Variations in schedules and operations, when determined, will be posted in advance on each of the ferry websites and through public notices.

Construction is projected to begin as early as August 2023.

The project involves construction of structures above marine waters and, as such, may include encroachments into the base floodplain (Floodmap 0200030001B). The encroachments are anticipated to be minor, with no net changes to the base flood elevation, thus they would not result in significant encroachments. Additionally, no longitudinal encroachments are anticipated.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.

Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Based on project location and scope of work, the environmental document is anticipated to be a CE. Possible affected resources include wetlands, waters of the U.S., eagles, endangered species, marine mammals, fish habitat, and cultural or historic properties.

The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities including:
• EO-11988 (Floodplain Management)
• EO-12898 (Environmental Justice)   
• Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
• Clean Air and Clean Water Acts  
• Endangered Species Act   
• Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Management Act
• National Historic Preservation Act - Section 106 
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act

DOT&PF is soliciting comments on the proposed project. Your comments would help us evaluate potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of this project, as well as impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Please submit your written comments to:
Christy Gentemann, Environmental Impact Analyst
DOT&PF Southcoast Region
P.O. Box 112506
Juneau, AK 99801-2506
Phone: (907) 465-4524
Fax: (907) 465-4414
Email: christy.gentemann@alaska.gov

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments via email, fax, or mailing address by May 20, 2023.

It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State of Alaska funds. DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above, or call Alaska Relay at 711, or call (800) 770-8973 for TTY, (800) 770-8255 for voice, (800) 770-3919 for ASCII, (866) 355-6198 for STS. Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so arrangements can be made to assist you.

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Revision History

Created 5/4/2023 10:45:59 AM by asaggiomo
Modified 5/4/2023 10:46:22 AM by asaggiomo
Modified 5/4/2023 10:48:15 AM by asaggiomo

Details

Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Ketchikan, Southcoast Region
Project/Regulation #: 67466
 
Publish Date: 5/6/2023
Archive Date: 5/21/2023
 
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