FD 34075
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SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS--CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION -- RAIL LINE BETWEEN LEVAN AND SALINA, UTAH
Caption from the Board’s record.
2 filings, 10 decisions and 306 environmental comments observed here; last checked 11 Oct 2026, 01:36 UTC; last new entry 31 Aug 2026, 20:34 UTC.
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served (printed as 9/3/2015)Decision44518Entire BoardDECISION GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL FOR AN EXEMPTION SOUGHT BY SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A NEW LINE OF RAILROAD BETWEEN SALINA, UTAH, AND A CONNECTION WITH AN EXISTING LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY NEAR JUAB, UTAH, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION CONDITIONS.
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(printed as 7/20/2015)CommentEI-21032Hopi TribeHopi defer to SHPO and Paiute Tribe of Utah.
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(printed as 7/15/2015)CommentEI-21011ACHPACHP accepts filing of executed Programmatic Agreement.
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(printed as 7/6/2015)CommentEO-2592ACHP
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(printed as 6/29/2015)CommentEI-21002EPALisa Lloyd · Denver, CO
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(printed as 6/8/2015)CommentEI-20994SCAOGAffidavit of publication--legal notice of PA availability for public comment in Wayne and Garfield Co Insider.
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEI-20993SCAOGMillard Co Chronicle Progress-legal notice of availability of Draft PA for public comment
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEI-20992SCAOGRichfield Reaper legal notice-availability of Draft PA for public comment.
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(printed as 6/2/2015)Comment
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2572Sevier Co
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2571Sanpete Co
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2570Old Spanish Trail Assoc
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(printed as 6/2/2015)Comment
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2568SCAOG
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2567Paiute Indian Tribe
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2566UPAC
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2565NPS
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2564Utah State Parks
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2563Navajo Nation
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2562SITLA
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2561Hopi
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2560BLM
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2559Utah SHPO
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(printed as 6/2/2015)CommentEO-2558Corps of Engineers
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served (printed as 5/22/2015)DecisionPROVIDED THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATMENT.
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(printed as 5/18/2015)CommentEI-20982SCAOG
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(printed as 5/18/2015)CommentEI-20981SCAOGProof of publication--legal notice making Programmatic Agreement available for public comment.
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(printed as 3/31/2015)CommentEI-20964NPSNPS concurs with Draft PA language addressing Old Spanish Trail concerns and will be concurring partyMike Taylor
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(printed as 3/30/2015)CommentEI-20966BLMMinor corrections to agreement, suggested revision of Whereas statement regarding Yuba Lake Recreation Area.Joelle McCarthy
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(printed as 3/26/2015)CommentStephanie Moulton
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(printed as 3/23/2015)CommentEO-2523NPSMike Taylor
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(printed as 3/20/2015)CommentEI-20953Old Spanish Trail AssociationOld Spanish Trail Assoc. will participate in Programmatic Agreement and Fish Lake Chapter President will sign the agreement.Ashley Hall
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(printed as 3/13/2015)CommentEI-20954SCAOG & Sanpete CoApplicant (Chair of SCAOG) supports moving forward with PA on preliminary basis.Claudia Jarrett
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(printed as 3/10/2015)CommentEI-20947Old Spanish Trail AssociationEmail indicating interest in signing agreement and expressing concern about a highway ramp project and its potential impact on the Old Spanish Trail.Stephanie Moulton
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(printed as 2/21/2015)CommentUPAC would like to participate in consultation to develop a PA
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(printed as 2/10/2015)CommentEO-2500Sanpete Co
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(printed as 2/9/2015)CommentEO-2507Ute Tribe of Uinta & Ouray
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(printed as 2/5/2015)CommentEI-20934SITLANeed to correct/fully identify SITLA name in document and add signature block.
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(printed as 2/5/2015)CommentEO-2502Sevier Co.
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(printed as 2/4/2015)CommentEO-2506Utah State Parks
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(printed as 2/4/2015)CommentEO-2505Utah Pro Archaeology Council
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(printed as 2/4/2015)CommentEO-2501Six Co Assoc of Governments
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(printed as 2/4/2015)CommentEO-2496Navajo
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2504SITLA
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2503Utah SHPO
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2499Paiute Tribe
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(printed as 2/3/2015)Comment
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2497NPS
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2495Kaibab Paiute
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2494Hopi Tribe
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2493COE
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(printed as 2/3/2015)CommentEO-2492BLM
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(printed as 12/10/2014)CommentGenevieve Fields
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(printed as 11/19/2014)CommentEI-20591ACHPACHP will not participate in Section 106 consultation to resolve adverse effects.
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(printed as 11/6/2014)Comment
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(printed as 11/4/2014)CommentEI-20572Sanpete Co CommissionSanpete Co. Commission requests participation as consulting party.Manti, UT
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(printed as 10/7/2014)CommentEI-20555Navajo NationProject has no adverse effects to Navajo TCPs. No concerns at this time.
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(printed as 10/6/2014)CommentEI-20556Sevier County CommissionerRequests involvement in Section 106 consultation
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(printed as 10/2/2014)Comment
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(printed as 9/25/2014)CommentLocal chapter of Old Spanish Trail expresses uncertainty about project location with respect to trail and concern about potential impact to trailStephanie Moulton
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(printed as 9/25/2014)CommentEI-20550Hopi TribeAZ
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(printed as 9/25/2014)CommentEO-2361Ut Heritage Foundation
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(printed as 9/25/2014)CommentEO-2358Sevier Co. Commissioner
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(printed as 9/25/2014)CommentEO-2357Sanpete Co. Commissioner
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(printed as 9/25/2014)CommentEO-2354Juab Co. Commissioner
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(printed as 9/22/2014)Comment
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(printed as 9/22/2014)CommentEO-2352Moapa Band of Paiutes
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(printed as 9/22/2014)CommentEO-2351San Juan Southern Paiute
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(printed as 9/19/2014)Comment
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(printed as 9/12/2014)Comment
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2363Ut St Parks & Rec
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2360Ut St Archaeological Society
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2359SITLA
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2356Old Spanish Trail Assoc
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2355National Park Service
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(printed as 9/5/2014)Comment
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(printed as 9/5/2014)Comment
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2347Southern Ute Indian Tribe
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2346Shivwits Band of Paiute
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2345Paiute Indian Tribe
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2344Navajo Nation
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2343Koosharem Band of Paiute
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2342Kanosh Band of Paiute
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2341Kaibab Band of Paiute
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2340Indian Peaks Band Paiute
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2339Hopi Tribe
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(printed as 9/5/2014)CommentEO-2338Cedar Band of Paiute Indians
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(printed as 8/4/2014)CommentEI-20499John UrbanicSacramento, CA
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(printed as 7/7/2014)CommentEI-20491Dept of Environmental QualityLeigh Anderson
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(printed as 6/23/2014)Comment
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(printed as 6/20/2014)CommentEI-20464Robert StewartDenver, CO
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(printed as 6/13/2014)CommentEI-20462Daniel KuhnSalt Lake, Utah
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served (printed as 5/2/2014)DecisionDECISION ADDRESSES THE SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' PROPOSED 43-MILE RAIL LINE IN SANPETE, SEVIER, AND JUAB COUNTIES, UTAH.
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(printed as 8/21/2012)CommentEI-18953SHPOLori Hunsaker · Utah
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(printed as 7/20/2012)CommentEO-1944Utah SHPO
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(printed as 7/9/2012)CommentEI-18929Hopi TribeLeigh Kutwanwisiwma
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(printed as 6/1/2012)CommentEO-1943Tribes et al
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(printed as 3/31/2011)CommentEO-1625Malcolm Nash
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(printed as 4/17/2008)CommentEI-20468Robert RobertsDenver, Utah
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(printed as 4/10/2008)CommentEI-7178USACEJason Gipson · Sacramento, CA
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(printed as 3/25/2008)CommentEI-7177EPALarry Svoboda · Denver, CO
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(printed as 10/18/2007)CommentEI-3204Larry SvobodaDenver, CO
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(printed as 10/1/2007)Comment
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(printed as 9/20/2007)CommentEI-3182DOIWille R. Taylor · Washington DC,
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(printed as 9/17/2007)CommentEI-3174Utah SHPOMathew Seddon
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(printed as 9/11/2007)CommentEI-3157The Hopi TribeLeigh Kuwansisiwma
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(printed as 9/4/2007)CommentEI-17899Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
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(printed as 9/4/2007)CommentEI-3145Geoggia Pacific GypsumWe support the rail project for our area.It would be key in help to control cost and keep our facility competitive with other companys with rail service.Ronald Hix · Sigurd, Utah
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(printed as 8/29/2007)CommentEI-17897Clyde Kramme
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(printed as 8/29/2007)CommentEI-3134Ed JensenRedmond, Utah
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(printed as 8/29/2007)CommentEI-3133KrammeRedmond, Utah
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(printed as 8/28/2007)CommentEO-615Malcolm Nash
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(printed as 8/28/2007)CommentEO-614James McMillan
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(printed as 8/27/2007)CommentEI-3155Richfield Area ChamberLorraine Gregerson · Richfield Utah,
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(printed as 8/27/2007)CommentEI-3154Ralph Okerlund et alRichfield, Utah
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(printed as 8/27/2007)CommentEO-647USACEJames McMillan
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served (printed as 8/24/2007)DecisionPROVIDED NOTICE THAT THE BOARD'S SECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS WILL BE ISSUING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVES AND WETLANDS AND EXTENDED THE COMMENT PERIOD.
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(printed as 8/22/2007)CommentEI-17902Ken Fowles
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(printed as 8/22/2007)CommentEI-3132John HarjaSalt Lake City, Utah
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(printed as 8/21/2007)CommentEI-17898Ed Jensen
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(printed as 8/21/2007)CommentEI-3116Sanpete CountyAs a Sanpete County Commissioner, the direct benefits to our County include: An opportunity for business and industry to locate in the county with a viable means of exporting their product. Currently Sanpete County is not on a freeway, has no rail sysem, and only local small airports. Alleviate the increased coal trucks impact on our rural two-lane highways in the County--both in maintenance and safety. After reviewing the plans, it is my feeling that the proposed alignment is also the least impactful route through Sanpete County. Thank you for considering my comments. Commission Chair for Sanpete County Claudia JarrettClaudia Jarrett · Mount Pleasant, UT
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(printed as 8/20/2007)CommentEI-3129Larry/Barbara GilbertRedmond, UT
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(printed as 8/20/2007)CommentEI-3113Jim Reynolds - MayorThe proposed power plant would be a great boost for Salina's economy and Industrial Park.Salina, Utah
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(printed as 8/20/2007)CommentEI-3111citizenClyde Kramme · Redmond, UT,
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(printed as 8/18/2007)CommentEI-17896Larry & Barbara Gilbert
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(printed as 8/17/2007)Comment
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(printed as 8/17/2007)CommentEI-17900Lorraine Gregerson
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(printed as 8/17/2007)Comment
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(printed as 8/17/2007)CommentEI-3106Juab CountyI feel that the proposed rail system connecting Sevier County and Juab County will be a benefit to booth counties. With no significant environmental impact.It will create jobs for booth counties and remove some of the truck traffic currently going through Levan City. sByron Woodland · Nephi, Utah
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(printed as 8/16/2007)CommentI would like to express my support and need for the Central Utah Railroad. This project has been in the works for over six years. From the EIS I do not feel that there are any significant environmental concerns. The project provides a much needed alternative transportation for coal, salt, oil, and other products. It will also foster economic growth. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.Russ Cowley · Richfield, Utah
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(printed as 8/16/2007)CommentEI-3104Rick C. RobinsonI support the rail project for Sevier County. We need this in our area. Please proceed with your support. If you have questions please contact me. Thanks RickRichfield, Utah
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(printed as 8/16/2007)CommentEI-3103Small BusinessThe proposed rail project will not only be a good thing for Sevier and surrounding areas, but it is necessary for the growth and future of any current and future industry coming into the area. It will be utilized immediatly by the current coal industry. I am in the fuel distribution business and we will be able to get our fuel into the area for less freight than the conventional methods. In Cedar City they are already utilitzing rail in that way and realizing a great savings.Kinley Peterson · Annabella, Ut
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3060Glenn GreenhalghI have studied the alignments carefully and find the preferred alternative to be the best by far. The project will provide significant opportunities for econom growth in the region.Nephi, UT
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3059Jodi KingThis rail project will be very beneficial to economic growth in this area, and will also have a positive impact on surrounding areas. Rail is a service that communities need in order to have quality businesses locate in the area. After looking at the proposed routes the applicant's preferred alignment would be the best choice with the least impacts.Loa, Utah
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3058Kent ChristensenFrom what I have heard, read and studied, I feel the proposed central Utah railroad project is worthwhile and, I think, has a good future. It appears that there will be long term positive environmental impact due to improving air quality and reduction of wear and tear on road infrastructure. The environmental issues should only get better as more and more commerce is transported via the railroad.Monroe, Utah
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3057Redmond Minerals, Inc.We hope the Central Utah Rail moves forward as quickly as possible. This will be a huge asset to this part of the state and will help reduce the number of large trucks on our roads creating greater safety and reduced emmisions. It will also allow for greater business opportunities for the businesses in this area of the state. This will help improve the safety of our citizens and strengthen our local and state econonmy. We can see very few negative environmental impacts from having the rail on the proposed or preferred alignement. Thank you for your consideration.Doug Anderson · Redmond, UT
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3056Sanpete County Economic Dev.I am writing to support the rail project in the Juab, Sanpete, and Sevier Counties of Utah. There is a great need for rail in the Central Utah Area. Rail will assist with job creation and wage growth in the area and encourage companies requiring rail to locate to the area. The applicant's preferred route is a great location for the rail.Kevin Christensen · Manti, Utah
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3055Snow CollegeFrom a positive economic standpoint, I would like to encourage approval of the rail line in Sevier County.Keith Church · Richfield, Utah
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3054Brad StaplesI think that the Rail Spur from Levan to the Salina Industrial area will one of the best things that could happen to this area and be an asset to the Railroad as well. In looking at a map of the state of Utah one of the main Transportion areas we have is interstate 70 and interstate 15 and the Salina area is halfway between LA. and Denver Col. At this location it will then be figured as a distribution hub for the State as well as for many companies either sending products to the east coast or the the west coast. The Salina area now has a large Industrial Park that can accomodate most any type of business and in doing so will only bring more business to this area just on the fact it should be the best location for distribution of many products for all companies. Not to mention that the Rail can handle transportation of Coal that is now being trucked to the Levan site daily. This is the best thing that could happen for our Valley as well as the state of utahRichfield, ut
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(printed as 8/15/2007)CommentEI-3053Sanpete County TravelAfter careful study of the Environmental Impact studies for the Central Utah Rail Project, I would like to give my support for the proposed Alternative B. As a resident of Sanpete County I feel that this alternative would be the best route with the least impact to the environment. Also, because of the lack of access to rail and major highway at the present time, it is difficult to find businesses who want to locate here. Having the rail would definitely help with the economic growth of our county. I am in full support of the rail route Alternative B and am hoping that very soon we will see work begin to bring the rail to Sanpete County.Shauna Sargent · Manti, Utah
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(printed as 8/14/2007)CommentEI-3108citizenM/Ms David Peterson · Redmond UT
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(printed as 8/13/2007)CommentEI-3107Geological SurveyUSOI · Reston, VA,
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(printed as 8/8/2007)CommentEI-3045U.S. Geological SurveyIn Reply Refer To: August 7, 2007 Mail Stop 423 ER 07/555 MEMORANDUM To: State Director Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake City, Utah From: James F. Devine /Signed/ Senior Advisor for Science Applications Subject: Review of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Six-County Association of Governments’ Proposed 43-Mile Rail Line in Sanpete, Sevier, and Juab Counties, Utah As requested by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, in their correspondence of July 11, 2007, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reviewed the subject draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and offers the following comment. SPECIFIC COMMENT Section 4.3, Impacts on Biological Resources Impacts, pages 4-23 through 4-36 The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is commended for including a methodology (page 4-23) for determining the potential impacts on plant communities, wildlife resources, threatened and endangered species, and sensitive species in the study area resulting from the proposed project alternatives. It would benefit the public, however, if an explanation was provided as the why the STB, in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, proposes (page 4-23) to include only pedestrian observational surveys" and not conduct any specific survey protocols to determine the potential impacts to species in the study area. It would also benefit the public to know the precise steps and general period of time for clean up actions should there be (page 4-25, 3rd paragraph) a coal or petroleum spill "to prevent irreparable harm to the environment." Additionally, there are several general statements in the DEIS that may warrant scientific documentation. For instance, scientific analysis of species specific impacts from the proposed construction and operation of the rail line appears to be warranted. The DEIS also states that (pages 4-25 and 4-27) "herbicides could affect the surrounding plant communities [and wildlife habitat] if they are improperly applied." The DEIS seems to imply that if herbicides are applied properly, there would be “no” impacts on biological resources. The final EIS could be improved by accessing the potential impacts of herbicide use on plant communities and wildlife habitat, as well as potential impacts on wildlife and aquatic species resulting from stormwater run-off containing herbicides entering streams, lakes, reservoirs, and wetlands within the project area. Other generalized statements in the DEIS that warrant scientific documentation, scientific analysis, and supporting references includes, but are not limited, to the following: • "SEA expects that the impacts from constructing and operating a rail line with anticipated traffic of one round trip ... per day would not contribute significantly to habitat fragmentation and the alteration of wildlife behavior in the project area." (page 4-26) • "Construction activities would temporarily displace several species of wildlife during construction, but they would likely return after construction." (page 4-27) • "Construction of Alternative B would result in a relatively small amount of habitat loss within wildlife corridors for migratory birds and big-game mammals. However, because of the timing of the construction of the rail line and the temporary nature of construction, SEA does not anticipate that these construction activities would be a substantial barrier to wildlife movement. Construction of Alternative B would not compromise the biological function of these wildlife corridors." (page 4-28) Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this DEIS. If you have any questions concerning our comments, please contact Lloyd Woosley, Chief of the USGS Environmental Affairs Program, at (703) 648-5028 or at lwoosley@usgs.gov. Copy to: Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance"Brenda Johnson
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(printed as 8/7/2007)CommentEI-3044Timothy M. JonesAs a citizen in Sevier County I urge the STB to approve the final EIS and issue a record of decision approving this application. Central Utah has many resources that could be marketed more ecconomically and with less impact on the enviorment if a railway could be established into this area.Richfield, Utah
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(printed as 8/7/2007)CommentEI-3043Kimball PoulsonI am on the Richfield City Council and just wanted to let your organization know that we are very interested for the Railroad project which Malcolm Nash from Sevier County to be approved. I support the Rail system and would hope that the Federal government would assist our area in approving the construction of a Railroad access. This would help us be a more viable economic concern especially when attempting to get manufacturing into our communities. We need this to compete in the marketplace and hope you will help in the approval of this project. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Kimball Poulson Richfield City Council memberRichfield, Utah
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(printed as 8/7/2007)CommentEI-3042G JOSEPH BETARI support this project and encourage the STB to approve the final EIS. Having rail service in Sevier County would signficantly improve the economy and reduce truck traffic.RICHFIELD, UT
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(printed as 8/1/2007)CommentThe Bureau of Reclamation, Provo Area Office, has no comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for construction and operation of a rail line between Levan and Salina, Utah.Beverley C. Heffernan · Provo, UT
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(printed as 7/9/2007)CommentEI-3029PublicTerry Ahlquist · Redmond, UT
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served (printed as 6/29/2007)DecisionDECISION NOTICED THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT.
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served (printed as 6/29/2007)DecisionDRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' PROPOSED 43-MILE RAIL LINE IN SANPETE, SEVIER, AND JUAB COUNTIES, UTAH.
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(printed as 12/22/2006)CommentCharley Bullets · Pipe Spring, Arizona
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(printed as 12/21/2006)CommentEI-2621Hopi Tribe
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(printed as 12/16/2006)CommentEO-379Goshute Indian TribeChairman Robert Steele
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-381Hopi TribeChairman Wayne Taylor
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-380Hopi TribeMr Leigh Kwanwisiwma
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentChairperson Kami Miller
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-368White Mesa UteCouncilwoman Elayne Attcity
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-367Ute Mountain Ute TribeMr. Terry Knight
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-366Ute Indian TribeMs. Betsy Chapoose
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentMr. Neil Cloud
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-363San Juan Paiute TribeHonorable Evelyn James
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-361Navajo NationMarklyn Chee
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-360Ute Navajo CommissionChairman Clarence Rockwell
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(printed as 11/20/2006)CommentEO-359Kaibab Paiute TribeCharlie Bullets
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(printed as 11/16/2006)CommentEO-364Southern Paiute TribeMs. Gail Rollo
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(printed as 11/16/2006)CommentEO-362Paiute Tribe of UtahChariman Lora Tom
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(printed as 11/16/2006)CommentEO-358Goshute Indian TribeMr. Steven Cesspooch
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(printed as 11/16/2006)CommentEO-357Goshute Indian TribeChairman Amos Murphy
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(printed as 9/11/2006)CommentEO-323ACHPKatry Harris
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(printed as 9/6/2006)CommentEI-2520MOACMontgomery Archaeological Consultants
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(printed as 8/21/2006)CommentEI-2508ACHPKatry Harris
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(printed as 7/5/2006)CommentEI-2412Hopi TribeLeigh Kuwanwisiwma · Kykotsmovi, AZ
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(printed as 6/27/2006)CommentEI-2365Hopi TribeTerry Morgart
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentTo Whom It May Concern
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentEO-281Ramsey Historical Museum
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentBob Hanover
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentEO-279Great Basin MuseumMark Bassett
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentGerald Haycock
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentJeff Roberts
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(printed as 6/2/2006)CommentLori Hunsaker
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(printed as 5/30/2006)CommentEO-286Hopi TribeMr. Leigh Kuwanwisiwmna
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(printed as 5/30/2006)CommentMs. Dorena Martineau
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(printed as 5/30/2006)CommentChairman Phil Pikyavit
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(printed as 5/30/2006)CommentEO-283ACHPMr. Don Klima
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(printed as 4/30/2006)CommentEI-2076Paiute Indian Tribe of UtahDorena Martineau
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(printed as 3/27/2006)CommentChairman Phil Pikyavit
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(printed as 3/27/2006)CommentLeigh Kuwanwisiwma
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(printed as 3/27/2006)CommentEI-2074Utah SHPOMatthew T. Seddon, Ph.D., RPA
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(printed as 3/23/2006)CommentEI-2078BIAMr. Chet Mills
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(printed as 7/14/2004)CommentEI-910publicLarry and Barbara Gilbert · Redmond, Utah
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(printed as 6/22/2004)CommentEI-909PublicJay Bosshardt · Redmond, Utah
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(printed as 6/14/2004)CommentEI-913publicCurtis Peterson
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(printed as 6/14/2004)CommentEI-870Jody A. GaleJune 11, 2004 Phillis Johnson-Ball Section of Environmental Analysis Case Control Unit STB Finance Docket No. 34075 Surface Transportation Board 1925 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20423-0001 Dear Phillis Johnson-Ball: I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed short-line railroad from the Juab siding area near Levan to the Salina area in central Utah. I have reviewed the Final Scope of Analysis and are generally very supportive of the process, procedure explained. I do have a few significant comments of that I ask you to consider. Regarding Sea 34582 dated May 14, 2004 Section #4 Water Resources, response section. I would respectfully request that in addition to “The EIS will consider mitigation…” that the words “avoidance and minimization” be included to further define the measures available to reduce the possible impacts on Water Resources. As a member of the agricultural technical committee I have worked extensively with private land owners as we have identified and purpose a possible alignment that avoids and minimizes impacts on private land owners, agriculture operations and is realistic to engineer and operate. In your “responses” sections under the Redmond WMA “avoidance and minimization” are listed along with “mitigation” to deal with potential impacts. I respectfully request the same consideration for people in agriculture who represent a larger number of landowners. Regarding Alternative B. 1. The northern section of alternative B from its initiation point at the preferred alternative south to highway 50 would impact a number of irrigation systems and some farmland. It would also impact 2-3 homes on the east side of the canal. Alternative C would only impact one home on the west side of the canal. Alternative C alignment on the west side of the canal would avoid most of the irrigation systems and all farm land. This is a workable portion of alternative B if it terminates at highway 50, but alternative C is a much better proposal than this portion of B. 2. The southern section of Alternative B from Highway 50 to Lost Creek will severely impact a large number of agricultural fields and farm families. The farmland in this area is some of the best in the valley and has been identified as “Prime”. In the area the slope of the land would likely dictate the alignment would bisect the fields in a triangular pattern and would not likely follow existing section lines and field boundaries to minimize impacts. This would cause most fields to be fragmented into triangular shapes that are very, very difficult to farm and eliminates farm machinery efficiencies associated with large square fields. I also question the wisdom in considering this portion of B from an engineering perspective. There is a significant grade changes from the Highway 50 area of alternative B to the Lost Creek load-out. This will likely greatly increase the cost of operation for trains to navigate the grade. Organized opposition from the agriculture community, farm orginizations and some elected officials would very likely occur due to the importance of this farm land and the numbers of families impacted. There are also at least 2 homes and a dairy replacement heifer operation that would also be seriously impacted by alternative B. Regarding Alternative C. This is the best alternative on the southern portion of the short line railroad. It avoids and minimizes most impacts on agriculture and residential dwellings as long as the final alignment stays on the west side of the canal. A load out facility located at the end of alternative C near highway 50 would avoid and minimize most impacts on agricultural land. It also impacts the least amount of wetland. Based upon my review of the maps the alignment could be located much closer to the west side of the canal than it is currently shown on the maps to further reduce construction and operations costs and fragmentation of range land. It is also the alternative that landowners would most likely support. Those attending the public scooping meeting proposed this alternative. However it would eliminate the potential for rail access to the Salina Industrial park, which is not supported by the Sevier County Commission or SUFCO. Please contact me if you need more specific information and numbers to further define these comments. I look forward to continued involvement in this project. As you know my interest is to seek to design an affordable short line railroad that avoids and minimizes impacts on agricultural land owners, wetlands and other significant environmental considerations. This project is intended to retaining the businesses, jobs and taxbase in the region by providing a safer more affordable transportation system for coal and other bulk commodities. Sincerely, Jody A. Gale Area Agent Utah State University Extension ServiceRichfield, Utah
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(printed as 6/10/2004)CommentEI-865Denzel AndersonPlease read the attached letter in response to Letter dated May 17, 2004 Docket No. 34075 - Rail line between Levan and Salina, UtahRedmond, Utah
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(printed as 6/8/2004)CommentEI-911publicDavid Peterson
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(printed as 5/27/2004)CommentEI-912publicClyde Bunker · Delta, Utah
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served (printed as 5/14/2004)DecisionNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FINAL SCOPE OF ANALYSIS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.
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(printed as 3/3/2004)CommentLarry Svoboda
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(printed as 2/18/2004)CommentAmy Defreese
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(printed as 2/17/2004)CommentNancy DeMille
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(printed as 2/10/2004)CommentJohn Harja
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(printed as 2/9/2004)CommentNancy Kang
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(printed as 2/2/2004)CommentRobert L. Morgan
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(printed as 1/27/2004)CommentEI-723Winona Rivera
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(printed as 1/21/2004)CommentAden Seidlitz
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(printed as 1/12/2004)CommentEI-720Mark C. Storey
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served (printed as 12/24/2003)DecisionNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT SCOPE OF ANALYSIS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.
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(printed as 12/18/2003)CommentEI-586Pamela Bingham
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(printed as 12/17/2003)CommentEI-724Denzel J. Anderson
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(printed as 12/16/2003)CommentRobert L. Morgan
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(printed as 12/15/2003)CommentEI-587Wendell P. Rasmussen
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(printed as 12/15/2003)CommentEI-577Barex DairyRussell Otten
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(printed as 12/15/2003)CommentEI-571Landowner CommitteeAllen Dyreng
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(printed as 12/15/2003)CommentJames L. Dykmann
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(printed as 12/15/2003)CommentEI-506Utah State UniversityJody A. Gale
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(printed as 12/12/2003)CommentKeith Hampton
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(printed as 12/12/2003)CommentAlan Kenison
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(printed as 12/12/2003)CommentEI-574Loni Hammond
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(printed as 12/12/2003)CommentEI-573Bown DairyBob Bown
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(printed as 12/12/2003)CommentEI-572Dahlsrud FarmsAndrew Dahlsrud
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(printed as 12/11/2003)CommentEI-590Rachel T. Jensen
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(printed as 12/11/2003)CommentEI-589Ed Clark Jensen
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(printed as 12/11/2003)CommentEI-588M. Kardell Rasmussen
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(printed as 12/11/2003)CommentEI-508Town of RedmondLinda Mickelsen
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(printed as 12/8/2003)CommentEI-585Barbara Gilbert
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(printed as 12/8/2003)CommentEI-584Gwenyth Crane
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(printed as 12/8/2003)CommentEI-583Darin Robinson
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(printed as 12/8/2003)CommentEI-578Larry Gilbert
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(printed as 12/4/2003)CommentEI-581Keith N. Sorensen Sr.
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(printed as 12/4/2003)CommentEI-580Tom Christensen
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(printed as 12/2/2003)CommentEI-579Wesley K. Sorensen
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-16042Todd Henri Chesnut
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-536Redmond MineralsNeal Bosshardt
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-535Morgan K. Jensen
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-534Bryan Worley
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-533Debra Sorensen
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-532Henry Nielsen
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-531Boyd Jewkes
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-530Jon Hansen
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-529Mark Bosshardt
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-528Shawn Christensen
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-526Redmond MineralsJoseph Chesnut
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-525Kyle Q. Bosshardt
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-524Curtis Peterson
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-523Kasey Bosshardt
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-522Craig Thurston
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-521Ronald Bosshardt
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-519Sammy Bates
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(printed as 11/30/2003)CommentEI-518Doug Anderson
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(printed as 11/19/2003)CommentEI-568Tanielle Conder
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(printed as 11/19/2003)CommentEI-567Steve Gossard
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(printed as 11/19/2003)CommentEI-566Timothy M. Jones
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(printed as 11/19/2003)CommentEI-565Kary B. Monroe
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(printed as 11/19/2003)CommentEI-564Wayne Hatch
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(printed as 11/17/2003)CommentEI-560Maridon Rappleye
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(printed as 11/17/2003)CommentEI-559Ryan Savage
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(printed as 11/17/2003)CommentEI-558Brent Lambson
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(printed as 11/17/2003)CommentEI-557Leah Jane Carter
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(printed as 11/17/2003)CommentEI-556Charles W. Lund
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(printed as 11/17/2003)CommentEI-553Marina Sorensen
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-549Bruce Blackham
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-540Article
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-539Ray Wallberg
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-538Eugene White
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-517Kinley K. Peterson
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-516Clint Johnson
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-515G. Allen Crane
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentEI-514Challis Paul Anderson
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(printed as 11/15/2003)CommentDorena Martineau
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(printed as 11/13/2003)CommentDal Hawks
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(printed as 11/12/2003)CommentEI-562Milo Bosshardt
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(printed as 11/12/2003)CommentEI-561Barbara Christensen
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(printed as 11/12/2003)CommentEI-499U.S. SenateRobert F. Bennett
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(printed as 11/10/2003)CommentEI-555David Ray Peterson
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(printed as 11/10/2003)CommentEI-554David Ray Peterson
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(printed as 11/6/2003)CommentEI-498Utah State ParksJeff Rasmussen
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(printed as 11/5/2003)CommentEI-551Terry Alquist
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(printed as 11/5/2003)CommentEI-550Leo McCullough
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(printed as 11/4/2003)Comments209308Environmental CommentSevier County
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(printed as 11/4/2003)CommentEI-505Sevier CountyRalph Okerlund
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(printed as 10/29/2003)CommentEI-721Sherman Christensen
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(printed as 10/29/2003)CommentEI-719L&C FarmsLarry Crane
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(printed as 10/27/2003)CommentEI-513Jake Aubrecht
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(printed as 10/27/2003)CommentEI-512Nancie Staples
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(printed as 10/27/2003)CommentEI-511Richfield Area ChamberRichard Barnett
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(printed as 10/22/2003)CommentEI-537Redmond MineralsRhett M. Roberts
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(printed as 10/21/2003)CommentSally East
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(printed as 10/21/2003)CommentEI-502Salina City CorporationMarilyn S. Anderson
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(printed as 10/21/2003)CommentEI-488Sanpete CountyBruce Blackham
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served (printed as 9/30/2003)DecisionNOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.
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(printed as 7/2/2003)CommentEI-481Hopi TribeLeigh Kuwanwiswama
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(printed as 6/4/2003)CommentEI-582Dave Bown
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(printed as 5/27/2003)CommentClyde L. Bunker
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(printed as 5/19/2003)CommentEI-487Dugway Proving GroundSteven R. Plunkett
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(printed as 5/14/2003)CommentHenry R. Maddux
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(printed as 5/14/2003)CommentEO-387HDRInternal Memo to Rick Black
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(printed as 5/12/2003)CommentEI-570Eric Hunt
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(printed as 5/9/2003)CommentEI-486Utah State ParksTed Woolley
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(printed as 5/9/2003)CommentEI-484Utah State ParksTerry Green
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(printed as 5/7/2003)CommentEI-495Utah Farm BureauJohn B. Keeler
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(printed as 5/7/2003)CommentDouglas Sakagushi
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(printed as 5/6/2003)CommentEI-491Gunnison City CouncilMark B. Henline
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(printed as 5/4/2003)CommentEI-569Diane McCullough
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(printed as 5/2/2003)CommentAden Seidlitz
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(printed as 5/2/2003)CommentVictor Parslow
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(printed as 5/1/2003)CommentEI-494Sunrise EngineeringJohn L. Chartier
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(printed as 4/30/2003)CommentEI-501Uinta National ForestPeter W. Karp
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(printed as 4/30/2003)CommentEI-485Utah State ParksTerry Green
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(printed as 4/28/2003)CommentRoger A. Foisy
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(printed as 4/28/2003)CommentDavid I. Maurstad
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(printed as 4/22/2003)CommentEI-16041Hopi TribeLeigh Kuwanwiswama
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(printed as 4/14/2003)CommentJames L. Dykmann
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(printed as 4/1/2003)CommentChet Mills, Superintendent
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(printed as 4/1/2003)CommentEO-385Ute Indian TribeBetsy Chapoose
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(printed as 4/1/2003)CommentCindy Charles
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(printed as 4/1/2003)CommentEO-383Bureau of Indian AffairsWayne Norwall
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(printed as 3/28/2003)Environmental207473Environmental MaterialsSix County Association Of Governments
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served (printed as 10/26/2001)Decision32136Entire BoardCONDITIONALLY EXEMPT FROM THE PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS OF 49 U.S.C. 10901 THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION BY THE SIX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS OF A 43-MILE LINE OF RAILROAD BETWEEN SALINA, UT, AND A CONNECTION WITH A LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY IN THE VICINITY OF LEVAN, UT.
Nothing of that kind in this docket.