Alternative 3
New Road Location
Alternative 3 KMZ
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DownloadWetland
Land permanently or seasonally covered with water is called a wetland. Wetlands are considered “waters of the United States” and are regulated under the Clean Water Act. The project team must identify all wetlands within the project area and avoid impacting them if possible. If an alternative meets the purpose of the project but cannot avoid impacts to a wetland, the County is required to minimize and mitigate impacts.
36.95 acres
Streams
Streams are considered “waters of the United States” and are regulated under the Clean Water Act. The project team must identify all streams within the project area and avoid them if possible. If an alternative meets the purpose of the project but cannot avoid impacts to streams, the County is required to minimize and mitigate impacts.
660.75 linear feet
Relocations
These are properties that may require relocation of the residence or business in order to construct the project. The project team must identify all potential property relocations within the project area and avoid them if possible. If an alternative meets the purpose of the project but cannot avoid property relocations, the County is required to follow the United States Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, and SCDOT’s Right of Way Manuals.
8
Floodplains
Floodplains are areas next to streams or rivers which experience flooding when the water is high. The project team must comply with Executive Order 11988 and document efforts to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to floodplains.
8.84 acres
Farmlands
Farmlands of statewide importance fall under the Farmland Protection Policy Act. These are farmlands that meet specific criteria based on the physical and chemical properties of the soils. Farmlands of statewide importance are identified by the Soil Conservation Service, and impacts must be documented in the environmental documentation.
of Statewide Significance
85.32 acres
