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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY -- CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION EXEMPTION -- IN MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZ.

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17 filings, 10 decisions and 307 environmental comments observed here; last checked 10 Oct 2026, 22:36 UTC; last new entry 31 Aug 2026, 20:44 UTC.

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  1. (printed as 5/14/2026)
    Comment
    EO-4101AZ SHPO (copies to all CPs)
    Kathryn Leonard
  2. (printed as 5/6/2026)
    Comment
    EI-34240ACHP
    Rachael Mangum · Washington, DC
  3. served (printed as 3/13/2026)
    Decision
    52822Entire Board
    AUTHORIZED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE APPROXIMATELY SIX MILES OF NEW RAIL LINE IN MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZ., SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONDITIONS.
  4. (printed as 3/13/2026)
    Section
    311013Section 5 Summary
    Surface Transportation Board
  5. served (printed as 2/27/2026)
    Decision
    52931Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT.
  6. (printed as 2/24/2026)
    Comment
    EO-4105Various
    Section 106 Consulting Parties
  7. (printed as 1/9/2026)
    Comment
    EI-34165Gila River Indian Community
    Reylynne Williams, THPO · Sacaton, AZ
  8. (printed as 1/7/2026)
    Comment
    EI-34163Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
    Sunday Eiselt · Scottsdale, AZ
  9. (printed as 11/26/2025)
    Comment
    EO-4088See Distribution List
    Section 106 Consulting Parties
  10. (printed as 11/21/2025)
    Comment
    EI-34146Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  11. (printed as 9/29/2025)
    Comment
    EI-34194ACHP
    Rachel Mangum · Washington, DC
  12. (printed as 9/19/2025)
    Comment
    EO-4085Various
    Section 106 Consulting Parties
  13. (printed as 8/18/2025)
    Comment
    EI-34111ACHP
    Rachael Mangum · Washington, DC
  14. (printed as 8/15/2025)
    Comment
    EO-4068Section 106 Consulting Parties
  15. (printed as 7/16/2025)
    Comment
    EO-4053Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
    Jaime Loichinger
  16. (printed as 7/1/2025)
    Comment
    EI-34090ACHP
    Jaime Loichinger · Washington, DC
  17. (printed as 6/4/2025)
    Comment
    EO-4028Various - see email list
    Section 106 Consulting Parties
  18. served (printed as 6/3/2025)
    Decision
    52609Entire Board
    DETERMINED THAT THE BOARD IS UNABLE TO REACH A MAJORITY ON WHETHER UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY VIOLATED SECTION 110(k) OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
  19. (printed as 1/30/2025)
    Comment
    EO-3990See Transmittal List
  20. (printed as 12/19/2024)
    Comment
    EO-4010Comment
  21. (printed as 12/16/2024)
    Comments
    309016Comments
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  22. (printed as 12/16/2024)
    Comments
    309014Comments
    Commercial Metals, Inc.
  23. (printed as 11/27/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33653Gila River Indian Community
    Reylynne Williams, Interim THPO · Sacaton, AZ
  24. (printed as 11/26/2024)
    Supplement
    308936Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  25. served (printed as 11/14/2024)
    Decision
    52288Entire Board
    DIRECTED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY TO CURE CERTAIN DEFICIENCIES IN ITS RESPONSES TO BOARD-ORDERED DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND REINSTATED A SCHEDULE FOR SUBMISSIONS PLACED IN ABEYANCE EARLIER THIS YEAR.
  26. (printed as 11/14/2024)
    Letter
    308902Letter
    Surface Transportation Board
  27. (printed as 10/30/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3972Section 106 Consulting Parties
  28. (printed as 10/9/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33638Union Pacific
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  29. (printed as 10/7/2024)
    Comment
    EO-4037Section 106 Consulting Parties
  30. (printed as 10/1/2024)
    Letter
    308769Letter
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  31. (printed as 9/30/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3965Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  32. (printed as 9/27/2024)
    Letter
    308760Letter
    Honorable Greg Stanton , Honorable Debbie Lesko, Honorable Mark Kelly , Honorable Juan Ciscomani, Honorable Andy Biggs, Honorable Elijah Crane, Honorable David Schweikert, Honorable Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S.
  33. (printed as 9/27/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33629Kinder Morgan
    Deborah White · AZ
  34. (printed as 9/27/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3958Union Pacific
    Tanya Spratt
  35. (printed as 9/27/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3957Union Pacific Railroad
    Tanya Spratt
  36. (printed as 9/24/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33633Kinder Morgan
    Deborah White · AZ
  37. (printed as 9/20/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33630Union Pacific
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  38. (printed as 6/26/2024)
    Comments
    308422Comments
    Commercial Metals Company
  39. (printed as 6/21/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33632Union Pacific
    Kris Anderson · NE
  40. (printed as 6/7/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3955Advisory Council on Historic Properties, et al.
    Emily Choi, et al.
  41. (printed as 5/29/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3959Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  42. (printed as 5/22/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3966Various
    Section 106 Consulting Parties
  43. (printed as 5/22/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3956Pascua Yaqui Tribe, et al.
    Chairman Yucupicio, et al.
  44. (printed as 5/9/2024)
    Notice
    308299Notice
    Commercial Metals Company
  45. (printed as 4/18/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33425Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
    Shane Anton · Scottsdale, AZ
  46. (printed as 4/17/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33420Gila River Indian Community
    Barnaby Lewis · Sacaton, AZ
  47. (printed as 4/1/2024)
    Supplement
    308152Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  48. (printed as 4/1/2024)
    Comments
    308151Environmental Comment
    Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer
  49. (printed as 3/28/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33410Tohono O'odham Nation
    Peter Steere · Sells, AZ
  50. (printed as 3/28/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3917Tohono O'odham Nation
    Peter Steere
  51. served (printed as 3/26/2024)
    Decision
    52083Entire Board
    PLACED A BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR SUBMISSIONS IN ABEYANCE AND DIRECTED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY TO PROVIDE A SWORN VERIFICATION AND AFFIDAVIT AS SPECIFIED IN THE BOARD’S DECEMBER 2023 DECISION.
  52. (printed as 3/22/2024)
    Comment
    EO-4029see attached distribution list
    Tribal chairpersons and contacts - see attached distribution list
  53. (printed as 3/21/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33407Union Pacific Railroad
    Tanya Spratt · NE
  54. (printed as 3/20/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33409Mesa AZ Historic Preservation Office
    Mary Kopaskie-Brown · Mesa, AZ
  55. (printed as 2/27/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3918See Attached Distribution List
    Section 106 Consulting Parties
  56. (printed as 2/15/2024)
    Reply
    307978Reply
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  57. (printed as 2/6/2024)
    Reply
    307949Reply
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  58. (printed as 1/25/2024)
    Reply
    307840Reply
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  59. (printed as 1/25/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33298Commercial Metals Company
    Peter R. Matt, President and CEO · Irving, TX
  60. served (printed as 1/24/2024)
    Decision
    52028Director Of Proceedings
    (1) GRANTED A MOTION FOR ROLLING PRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS, (2) EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR OPENING SUBMISSIONS TO APRIL 1, 2024; AND (3) EXTENDED THE DEADLINE FOR REPLIES TO APRIL 30, 2024.
  61. (printed as 1/23/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33626UPRR
    Ray Johnson · Omaha, NE
  62. (printed as 1/22/2024)
    Motion
    307821Motion/Petition/Request
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  63. (printed as 1/11/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3963Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  64. (printed as 1/11/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3912Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice, Tanya Spratt et al.
  65. (printed as 1/10/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3964Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  66. (printed as 1/9/2024)
    Comment
    EI-33627Yavapai-Apache Nation
    Chris Coder · AZ
  67. (printed as 1/1/2024)
    Comment
    EO-3962Union Pacific
    Tanya Spratt et al
  68. (printed as 12/19/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3961Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  69. (printed as 12/19/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3925See attached distribution list
    Section 106 Consulting Parties - see list
  70. (printed as 12/18/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33637US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Nevada Section
    Shannon Morgan · Reno, NV
  71. (printed as 12/14/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33206Various - See attached
    Tempe, AZ
  72. served (printed as 12/11/2023)
    Decision
    51919Entire Board
    (1) DIRECTED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (UP) TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO GROUND DISTURBANCES THAT OCCURRED WITHIN DESIGNATED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES WITHIN THE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN MARICOPA COUNTY, MESA, ARIZ; (2) ENTERED A RELATED PROTECTIVE ORDER; AND (3) SET A BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR SUBMISSIONS ON THE ISSUE OF WHETHER UP HAS ENGAGED IN “ANTICIPATORY DEMOLITION” OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 110(k) OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
  73. (printed as 12/11/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33213City of Mesa
    Mary Kopaskie-Brown · Mesa, AZ
  74. (printed as 12/1/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3867AZ SHPO
    Ms. Leonard
  75. (printed as 11/29/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33164SHPO
    cklebacha@azstateparks.gov
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  76. (printed as 11/21/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33394USACE
    Various - See attached · Reno, NV
  77. (printed as 11/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33175ACHP
    Jamie Loichinger · AZ
  78. (printed as 11/8/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3859Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  79. (printed as 11/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33216UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  80. (printed as 10/25/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33215ACC
    Jason Pike · Phoenix, AZ
  81. (printed as 10/24/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33190Various - See attached
    NE
  82. (printed as 10/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33636Union Pacific
    Ray Johnson · NE
  83. (printed as 10/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33214ACC
    Jason Pike · Phoenix, AZ
  84. (printed as 10/16/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33176Yavapai-Apache Nation
    Chris Coder · AZ
  85. (printed as 10/13/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3868AZ SHPO
    Ms. Leonard
  86. (printed as 10/12/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3960Union Pacific
    Tanya Spratt et al.
  87. (printed as 10/11/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3860Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  88. (printed as 10/10/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33631Union Pacific
    Ray Johnson · NE
  89. (printed as 10/4/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3864Tohono O'odham Nation
    Peter Steere
  90. (printed as 10/3/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3861Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  91. (printed as 9/21/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3865GRIC
    Barnaby Lewis
  92. (printed as 9/20/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3862Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice
  93. (printed as 9/14/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33192UPRR
    Greg Brigham · Omaha, NE
  94. (printed as 9/13/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3833Section 106 Consulting Parties
  95. (printed as 9/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33191UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  96. (printed as 9/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33177Greenberg Traurig (Counsel for UP)
    Jennifer Weddle · Denver, CO
  97. (printed as 9/7/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33173UP
    Greg Brigham · Omaha, NE
  98. (printed as 9/1/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33050Arizona State Museum
    Shannon Plummer · Tucson, AZ
  99. served (printed as 8/31/2023)
    Decision
    51851Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    DELAYED ISSUANCE OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN THIS PROCEEDING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
  100. (printed as 8/29/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33052ACHP
    Jamie Loichinger · DC
  101. (printed as 8/28/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33130Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  102. (printed as 8/24/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33048THPO
    Peter Steere · AZ
  103. (printed as 8/23/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3829Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice, Tanya Spratt, Greg Brigham, Ray Johnson
  104. (printed as 8/22/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33202SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  105. (printed as 8/22/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33179SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  106. (printed as 8/22/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33178SHPO
    Mary-Ellen Walsh · Phoenix, AZ
  107. (printed as 8/21/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33047UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  108. (printed as 8/21/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33046UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  109. (printed as 8/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33043SHPO
    Mary-Ellen Walsh · Phoenix, AZ
  110. (printed as 8/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33180UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  111. (printed as 8/14/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33044UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  112. (printed as 8/14/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33039Union Pacific
    Good evening, Danielle. Please see the attached update from UP regarding the proposed PIRATE project. Please let me know if you would like to discuss further, thank you. Tanya Spratt Senior General Attorney
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  113. (printed as 8/14/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3827Four Southern Tribes and SHPO
    Various
  114. (printed as 8/11/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33041UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  115. (printed as 8/8/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33051GRIC
    Larry Benallie Jr · Sacaton, AZ
  116. (printed as 8/8/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33049SHPO
    Mary-Ellen Walsh · Phoenix, AZ
  117. (printed as 8/8/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33042ACC
    Jason Pike · Phoenix, AZ
  118. (printed as 8/7/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3866Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
    Shane Anton
  119. (printed as 8/4/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33182Flood Control Maricopa County
    Edward Raleigh · Phoenix, AZ
  120. (printed as 8/4/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33181THPO
    Sunday Eiselt · Scottsdale, AZ
  121. (printed as 8/2/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33183City of Mesa
    William Jabjiniak · Mesa, AZ
  122. (printed as 8/2/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33045UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  123. (printed as 8/1/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33185ASLD
    Tiffany Grew · Phoenix, AZ
  124. (printed as 8/1/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33184SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  125. (printed as 8/1/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3825Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice
  126. (printed as 7/29/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33186FAA
    Mike Williams · Phoenix, AZ
  127. (printed as 7/23/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33060USACE
    Alexandra Ryan · Los Angeles, CA
  128. (printed as 7/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33165Shannon Plummer
    AZ
  129. (printed as 7/13/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33170AZ SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · AZ
  130. (printed as 7/13/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33167City of Mesa
    Mary Kopaskie-Brown · AZ
  131. (printed as 7/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33187Flood Control Maricopa County
    Edward Raleigh · Phoenix, AZ
  132. (printed as 7/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33059Flood Control Maricopa County
    Edward Raleigh · Phoenix, AZ
  133. (printed as 7/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33166AZ SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · AZ
  134. (printed as 7/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33058AZ SHPO
    Note from OEA: AZ SHPO submitted comments on a draft Memorandum of Agreement in development.
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  135. (printed as 6/30/2023)
    Comments
    306784Comment
    Commercial Metals Company
  136. (printed as 6/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33174Arizona State Museum
    Archaeological Records Office (ARO) staff · AZ
  137. (printed as 6/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33024Arizona Game and Fish Department
    Kelly Wolff · Mesa, AZ
  138. (printed as 6/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32937Union Pacific Railroad
    -Comment 1 (4.5.3.2, MM-NV-3): Regarding item (a), UPRR intends to meet local noise ordinances as it relates to construction along the Phoenix Subdivision Mainline. Request that (a) is amended to read '(a) constructing temporary sound barriers around work along the Phoenix Subdivision where required by local noise ordinances." -Comment 2 (4.5.6.2, MM-W-3): UPRR understands that the Ellsworth Channel operations and maintenance at this location is under the direction of the City of Mesa rather than FCDMC. UPRR will provide new access to the Ellsworth Channel per agreement between UPRR and City of Mesa. -Comment 3 (4.5.9.2, MM-SOC-1): with regard to notification of road closures, in accordance with Section 4.5.1.1, VM-TS-7, UPRR will work with local authorities to obtain temporary traffic control permits and will comply with obligatory notifications as required by the permits.
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  139. (printed as 6/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32936Arizona State Historic Preservation Office
    AZ SHPO has prepared a comment letter attached here regarding cultural resources within the APE.
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  140. (printed as 6/29/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32938Town of Queen Creek
    Heather Wilkey · Queen Creek, AZ
  141. (printed as 6/27/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33172SRPMIC
    Shane Anton · Scottsdale, AZ
  142. (printed as 6/25/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33171Arizona State Museum
    Shannon Plummer · AZ
  143. (printed as 6/22/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33055SRP
    Dan Garcia · Phoenix, AZ
  144. (printed as 6/21/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32931Michelle Schwartz
    I’m concerned about safety. I don’t want train derailments with risk of fire or toxic chemical release. Will this new line be safer than existing? Will trains move slower? Will train traffic increase? Will track be secure from anyone tampering with the tracks? I don’t want Queen Creek, Mesa or Gilbert to become another Palestine Ohio! Will this strictly be freight and not light rail? I’ve seen the blight of light rail in California and don’t want to see this happen in Arizona. Many news reports in soCal of homeless crime, violence and drug use on light rail.
    Queen Creek, AZ
  145. (printed as 6/16/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32927Queen Creek
    Heather Wilkey · Queen Creek, AZ
  146. (printed as 6/16/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3884AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  147. (printed as 6/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32929SRPMIC
    Sunday Eiselt · Scottsdale, AZ
  148. (printed as 6/13/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33056City of Mesa
    Mary Kopaskie-Brown · Mesa, AZ
  149. (printed as 6/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33188USACE
    Alexandra Ryan · Los Angeles, CA
  150. (printed as 6/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32910Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
    The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport supports the At Grade crossings. If an attempt to change At Grade Crossings to a bridge or other vertical structure, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport would object. The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport supports the detour routes to Power Road and requests not to use Sossaman Road as a detour as this road is the made route to the Airport and an increase in traffic would negatively affect the Airport and Airport tenants.
    Carl D'Acosta · Mesa, AZ
  151. (printed as 6/7/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32928ASLD
    Tiffany Grew · Phoenix, AZ
  152. (printed as 6/7/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32911Joel Rosenberger
    Hi Adam, My family lives in La Jara Farm II - which is directly behind Heritage Academy near Germann and Sossaman Roads. While we are okay with proposed UP track extension, there are some significant concerns. Issue 1- Current railroad crossing at Germann and Sossaman is a traffic jam. Majority of the traffic turns left from Germann to Sossaman but there is no light because of the railroad crossing. Solution 1 - During construction, UP should improve the intersection at Germann and Sossaman to provide a traffic light to better manage traffic. Issue 2 - The proposed plan requires two additional railroad crossings - one on Pecos and one on Sossaman. If trains are not coordinated well, they would effectively block the entire access to Gilbert, Chandler and 202. Today, I've been blocked for 10 to 20 mins waiting for trains to pass on Sossaman and Power. The new crossings will cause more traffic congestion. Solution 2 - Limit train activity on new extension when vehicle traffic is light. Also adding traffic lights will help this situation at Germann and Sossaman. Issue 3 - With current crossing at Germann and Sossaman, trains blow their horns as needed - and the trains travel during early mornings to avoid traffic. Adding additional crossings will increase trains horns. Just outside the industrial areas there are several housing developments where the train horns are already loud in the middle of the night. Solution 3 - Require UP to upgrade crossing at Germann and Sossaman - and the new crossings (Pecos and Sossaman) to be "Quiet Zone". The "Quiet Zone" will reduce the train noise significantly - especially in the middle of the night - for the residential neighborhoods. Respectfully, Joel Rosenberger
    Queen Creek, AZ
  153. (printed as 6/5/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32926SRPMIC
    Sunday Eiselt · Scottsdale, AZ
  154. (printed as 6/2/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3882AZ SHPO
    Chairman Robert Miguel
  155. served (printed as 5/31/2023)
    Decision
    51715Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    PROVIDED A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.0 MILES OF NEW RAIL LINE IN MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZ.
  156. (printed as 5/31/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3920Various - see attached distribution list
  157. (printed as 5/31/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3919Ak-Chin Indian Community, Hopi Tribe, Gila River Indian Community, Mescalero Apache Tribe, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Pueblo of Zuni, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, Tohono O’odham Nation, Tonto Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation
    Presidents and Chairs
  158. (printed as 5/31/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3885UP
    Kevin Rice
  159. (printed as 5/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33189Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
    Carl D'Acosta · Mesa, AZ
  160. (printed as 5/30/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32912SRPMIC
    Sunday Eiselt · Scottsdale, AZ
  161. (printed as 5/26/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3881AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  162. (printed as 5/25/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32909USACE
    Alexandra Ryan · Los Angeles, CA
  163. (printed as 5/19/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3880AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  164. (printed as 5/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32915UP
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  165. (printed as 5/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32914UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  166. (printed as 5/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32916UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  167. (printed as 4/27/2023)
    Comment
    EI-33414USACE
    Alexandra Ryan · AZ
  168. (printed as 4/14/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32918USACE
    Lisa Robinson · Los Angeles, CA
  169. (printed as 4/12/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32917UP
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  170. (printed as 3/23/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32919SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  171. (printed as 3/21/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32920UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  172. (printed as 3/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32921AZ Museum of Natural History
    Alison Stoltman · Mesa, AZ
  173. (printed as 3/16/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32950Flood Control Maricopa County
    Edward Raleigh · Phoenix, AZ
  174. (printed as 3/16/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32922Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
    Tony Bianchi · Mesa, AZ
  175. (printed as 3/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32951City of Mesa
    Mary Kopaskie-Brown · Mesa, AZ
  176. (printed as 3/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32835City of Mesa
    William Jabjiniak · Mesa, AZ
  177. (printed as 3/15/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32834ASLD
    Tiffany Grew · Phoenix, AZ
  178. (printed as 3/14/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32833SRPMIC
    B. Sunday Eiselt · Scottsdale, AZ
  179. (printed as 3/3/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32924UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  180. (printed as 3/2/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32832AZ Museum of Natural History
    Alison Stoltman · Mesa, AZ
  181. (printed as 2/28/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32947UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  182. (printed as 2/10/2023)
    Comment
    EO-3854Union Pacific Railroad
    UP with Copies to All Section 106 Consulting Parties
  183. (printed as 1/23/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32793SHPO
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  184. (printed as 1/19/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32792UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  185. (printed as 1/18/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32796SRPMIC
    Shane Anton · Scottsdale, AZ
  186. (printed as 1/17/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32794City of Mesa
    Maribeth Smith · Mesa, AZ
  187. (printed as 1/6/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32797Tribal Historic Preservation Office
    Shane Anton · Scottsdale, AZ
  188. (printed as 1/5/2023)
    Comment
    EI-32791UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  189. (printed as 12/28/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32734Flood Control Maricopa County
    Ed Raleigh · Tempe, AZ
  190. (printed as 12/27/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32737Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  191. (printed as 12/23/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32994BIA
    Hello Mr. Assenza. Our office received a letter requesting for comment on a proposed UP new rail with attached maps filed under STB Docket No. FD 36501. To assist in our research to provide a comment, would you please provide the Section(s), Township and Range of the project area, and a land ownership map. Thank you.
    Tamera Dawes · Phoenix, AZ
  192. (printed as 12/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32795Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
    LaShavio Johnson · Washington, DC
  193. (printed as 12/21/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32858Town of Queen Creek
    Heather Wilkey · Queen Creek, AZ
  194. (printed as 12/21/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32732City of Mesa
    Mary Kopaskie-Brown · Mesa, AZ
  195. (printed as 12/20/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32902State Historic Preservation Office, A Division of Arizona State Parks & Trails
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  196. (printed as 12/19/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32804UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  197. (printed as 12/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32891City of Mesa
    Maribeth Smith · Mesa, AZ
  198. (printed as 12/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32711Flood Control District of Maricopa County
    Responding to your letter to Michael Fulton dated November 22, 2022, regarding Docket FD 36501, Union Pacific Railroad Company- Construction and Operation Exemption - in Maricopa County, AZ, Continuation of National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consultation. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County has no input or objections to the matters discussed in the letter, including eligibility for the NRHP under Criterion D and revisions to the site boundary. UPRR is in contact with our office for permitting for any conflicts with Flood Control District projects and property.
    Edward Raleigh on behalf of Michael Fulton · Phoenix, AZ
  199. (printed as 12/9/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32816EPA
    Vicky Wiraatmadja · San Francisco, CA
  200. (printed as 12/5/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32888FAA
    Mike Williams · Phoenix, AZ
  201. (printed as 12/2/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32805SRP
    Dear Mr. Tabachnick, Salt River Project is in receipt of STB’s Section 106 consultation package dated 11/22/22. I have reviewed the revised report and attachments and SRP concurs with the finding of adverse effect, NRHP eligibility determinations, need for additional surveys, and expansions of archaeological site boundaries described. We would appreciate a copy of the GIS shapefile/geodatabase of the revised site locations, as SRP has a number of ongoing power projects in this area. Also, please note that a number of SRP transmission and distribution facilities are described as Isolated Occurrences of Cultural Materials on page 85 of the report. Specifically, Isolated Features 28, 29, 30, and 31 are in-use modern maintained SRP Critical Energy Infrastructure and need not be recorded as cultural resources or evaluated for NRHP eligibility. Please let me know if you have any questions. Dan Garcia
    Dan Garcia · Phoenix, AZ
  202. (printed as 11/29/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32886BIA
    Garry Cantley · Phoenix, AZ
  203. (printed as 11/29/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32883ASM
    Shannon Plummer · Tucson, AZ
  204. (printed as 11/22/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3878AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  205. (printed as 11/4/2022)
    Comment
    EI-33247USDA-NRCS
    Emily Yulga · AZ
  206. (printed as 11/3/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32900Pueblo of Zuni
    Kurt Dongoske · Zuni, NM
  207. (printed as 10/24/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32720UP
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  208. (printed as 10/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32885BIA
    Garry Cantley · Phoenix, AZ
  209. (printed as 10/19/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32898USACE
    Sallie Diebolt · Phoenix, AZ
  210. (printed as 10/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32913Tiffany Grew
    Good afternoon, I have reviewed the survey report submitted for ROW Application 16-123021-00-100 (Union Pacific Railroad Company). No additional cultural resources work is recommended at this time. I have attached a copy of my review letter for your records. No hard copies will be mailed. Please contact ASLD Cultural Resource Section at arch@azland.gov with any questions. Thank you, Tiffany L. Grew | Archaeological Compliance Specialist As agent for Arizona State Land Department
    Phoenix, AZ
  211. (printed as 10/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32726AZ State Land
    Good morning, I have reviewed application # 16-123021-00-100 (Union Pacific Railroad Company). Survey is recommended at this time for areas where the ROW crosses State Trust lands. I have attached a copy of my review letter for your records. No hard copies will be mailed. A copy of this letter was issued to Kris Anderson with UPRR on 4/12/22. Please contact ASLD Cultural Resource Section at arch@azland.gov with any questions. Thank You
    David Schroeder · Phoenix, AZ
  212. (printed as 10/18/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3877AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  213. (printed as 10/12/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32890City of Mesa
    Maura Jackson · Mesa, AZ
  214. (printed as 10/11/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32852NRCS
    Emily Yulga · AZ
  215. (printed as 10/7/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32806EPA
    Carolyn D'Almeida · Richmond, CA
  216. (printed as 10/3/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32882ASM
    Shannon Plummer · Tucson, AZ
  217. served (printed as 9/28/2022)
    Decision
    51425Director Of Proceedings
    INSTITUTED A PROCEEDING UNDER 49 U.S.C. § 10502(b).
  218. (printed as 9/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32853Mesa Gateway Airport
    Tony Bianchi · Mesa, AZ
  219. (printed as 9/19/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32736Tribal Historic Preservation Office
    Shane Anton · Scottsdale, AZ
  220. (printed as 9/19/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32179Flood Control District of Maricopa County
    In regards to the letter requesting comments that our office received from Danielle Gosselin, Director, Office of Environmental Analysis, dated September 1, 2022, the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District) has no comment on the Area of Potential Effects revisions, the adequacy of the Class III Cultural Resources Survey, OEA’s NRHP eligibility determinations, treatment recommendations, finding of adverse effect, or development of a Memorandum of Agreement as an appropriate Section 106 agreement document for the Union Pacific Railroad Company Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension Project (Surface Transportation Board Docket No. FD 36501). It appears that the rail alignment may impact the existing Rittenhouse Channel that is owned and maintained by the District. If so, a right of way use permit and a land right must be obtained from our office prior to any construction that impacts our project. Our right of way permit review will be conducted to ensure that the channel function remains fully intact and there is a clear understanding of future responsibilities for operation and maintenance of any facilities that may impact our channel. An engineering firm on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad submitted a general concept plan to the District and applied for a right of way use permit from our office in late September 2021. More detailed plans will be required before permitting decisions can be made. In addition to a right of way use permit and land right, a floodplain use permit from our office may also be necessary as the existing flood channel contains a delineated floodplain that may be impacted, and the District is responsible for floodplain reviews in the City of Mesa. Ed Raleigh Senior Engineering Advisor Flood Control District of Maricopa County (602)506-1501
    Edward Raleigh · Phoenix, AZ
  221. (printed as 9/16/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32908Karl Hoerig
    Please see attached. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is interested in continued consultation regarding this project. Thanks, Karl
    Tucson, AZ
  222. (printed as 9/15/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32851NRCS
    Emily Yulga · AZ
  223. (printed as 9/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32721UP
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  224. (printed as 9/7/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32168Gila River Indian Community
    Barnaby V. Lewis · Sacaton, AZ
  225. (printed as 9/6/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32895USACE
    Sallie Diebolt · Phoenix, AZ
  226. (printed as 9/1/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32735SHPO
    Good afternoon, Please see the attached concurrence regarding the UP PIRATE project and the proposed site treatments. Thank you, Caroline Klebacha, M.A. Archaeological Compliance Specialist
    Caroline Klebacha · Phoenix, AZ
  227. (printed as 9/1/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3883AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  228. (printed as 8/23/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32865UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  229. (printed as 7/28/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32866UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  230. (printed as 7/13/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32738Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  231. (printed as 7/8/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32739Union Pacific
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  232. (printed as 7/6/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32894Karl Hoerig
    Tucson, AZ
  233. (printed as 6/30/2022)
    Motion
    304920Petition For Exemption
    Union Pacific Railroad Company
  234. (printed as 6/30/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32868Town of Queen Creek
    Marissa Garnett · Queen Creek, AZ
  235. (printed as 6/27/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32744Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · AZ
  236. (printed as 6/24/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3886Salt River Project (SRP)
    Kaye Bockmann et al.
  237. (printed as 6/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32850NRCS
    Emily Yulga · AZ
  238. (printed as 6/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32836NRCS
    Scott Woodall · Phoenix, AZ
  239. (printed as 6/15/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32823NRCS
    Scott Woodall · AZ
  240. (printed as 6/15/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32798UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  241. (printed as 6/15/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32719UP
    Tanya Spratt · Tempe, AZ
  242. (printed as 6/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32782UP
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  243. (printed as 5/26/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32864UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  244. (printed as 5/25/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32857Town of Queen Creek
    Heather Wilkey · Mesa, AZ
  245. (printed as 5/25/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32788City of Mesa
    JD Beatty · Mesa, AZ
  246. (printed as 5/20/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32881ASM
    Shannon Plummer · Tucson, AZ
  247. (printed as 5/19/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3876AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  248. (printed as 5/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32889City of Mesa
    Maura Jackson · Mesa, AZ
  249. (printed as 5/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32863UP
    Kris Anderson · Omaha, NE
  250. (printed as 5/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32031City of Mesa – Office of Economic Development
    JD Beatty · Mesa, AZ
  251. (printed as 5/17/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32862UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  252. (printed as 5/10/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32899White Mountain Apache Tribe Historic Preservation Office
    Mark Altaha · AZ
  253. (printed as 5/10/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32861UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  254. (printed as 5/10/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32801Mark Altaha
    AZ
  255. (printed as 5/9/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32860UP
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  256. (printed as 5/6/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32802Chris Coder
    AZ
  257. (printed as 5/5/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32887FAA
    Mike Williams · Phoenix, AZ
  258. (printed as 5/5/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32790Benjamin Franklin HS
    David Farnsworth · Queen Creek, AZ
  259. (printed as 5/4/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32880ASM
    Shannon Plummer · Tucson, AZ
  260. (printed as 5/3/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32783UP
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  261. (printed as 5/2/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32884AZ Museum of Natural History
    Alison Stoltman · Mesa, AZ
  262. (printed as 5/2/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32803SHPO
    Mary-Ellen Walsh · Phoenix, AZ
  263. (printed as 4/29/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32815EPA
    Adam Assenza, Thank you for inviting EPA to attend the March 30, 2022 public meeting on the proposed PIRATE project. STB provided updates on the range of alternatives, proximity to former Williams AFB cleanup sites, the initiation of ongoing air quality analysis, and a commitment to Sec 106 compliance with cultural resources. The USAF also participated on the call, stated they will continue informal coordination with STB, and committed to providing the digital locations of cleanup site monitor wells to inform STB’s proposed build alternatives. As we described in our pre-scoping letter from January 12, 2022, if there are any outstanding site cleanup questions or concerns relating to the various cleanup sites and institutional controls on the former Williams Air Force Base, please contact Carolyn d’Almeida, the Remedial Project Manager for these sites. https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0900890 Best,
    Zac Appleton · San Fransisco, CA
  264. (printed as 4/29/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32800EPA
    Zac Appleton · San Francisco, CA
  265. (printed as 4/28/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32799SRP
    Kyle Feldpausch · Phoenix, AZ
  266. (printed as 4/28/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32727Arizona Corporation Commission
    Geoffrey McCormick · Phoenix, AZ
  267. (printed as 4/28/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3924Ben Franklin HS, Heritage Academy Gateway, Higley Unified School District, Queen Creek Unified School District, Canyon State Academy, East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) Power Campus
    Local school representatives - see list
  268. (printed as 4/28/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3921ADOT, ASLD, Maricopa Association of Governments, Central Arizona Governments, Maricopa County, Pinal County, City of Mesa, Town of Queen Creek, Town of Gilbert, Mesa Gateway Airport, ASU, MCFCD
    Various
  269. (printed as 4/28/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3902Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, US Air Force, US EPA
    Attendees of Coordination Meeting
  270. (printed as 4/28/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3901SRP, Cox, Queen Creek Irrigation District, Suburban Irrigation District, WAPA,
    Utilities Coordination Meeting Attendees
  271. (printed as 4/22/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32923Pascua Yaqui Tribe
    Dear Mr. Assenza, Thank you for Danielle Gosselin's 4/6/2022 letter advising Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Union Pacific's proposal to install new rail line to manufacturing facilities south and east of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. We would like to participate in continuing consultation regarding this project. Before we can fully respond regarding potential impacts, it will be necessary for you to provide Class I and Class III historic properties survey reports that identify the historic properties that exist within the APE. We know the general vicinity of the project to be rich in ancestral sites, and expect that the APE will intersect one or more of these. With best regards, Karl Hoerig
    Karl Hoerig · Tucson, AZ
  272. (printed as 4/21/2022)
    Comment
    EO-4098Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Tanya Spratt
  273. (printed as 4/20/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32875QCID
    Queen Creek, AZ
  274. (printed as 4/20/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32874Dickinson Wright, Counsel for Town of Queen Creek
    Dear Mr. Assenza: Attached is a .ppt document we discussed and submitted on behalf of the Town of Queen Creek, AZ to upload into STB docket FD 36501 for Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension (PIRATE):Please confirm your receipt and ability to upload the attached. Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Regards, PHW. Peter H. Webster Membe
    Peter Webster · Queen Creek, AZ
  275. (printed as 4/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32859UP
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  276. (printed as 4/13/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3922See Attached Distribution List
    Municipal and regional agency representatives
  277. (printed as 4/12/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32907George Cairo Engineering, Inc. (engineering firm for Queen Creek Irrigation District)
    Maaike Hough · Mesa, AZ
  278. (printed as 4/6/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3875Arizona SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  279. (printed as 4/5/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32876Mesa Gateway Airport
    Gateway’s most recent noise contours Gateway Airport Master Plan Concept Gateway Airport Layout Plan Gateway Airport Passenger Enplanement and Operations Forecast I have enclosed those in the attached .zip file. The noise contours are from 2017 and are our planning scenario noise contours, so they will not be changed for some time. Those are attached as a projected GIS shapefile. The others are PDF documents. I’m hoping that meets your intended needs. A GIS Tech could georeference the PDF images in to overlay on any maps you might want to include them on as they are a combination of GIS and CAD data layers. The forecast is from the FAA’s Terminal Area Forecast, which is updated annually. Adjustments were made after 2020 to account for the pandemic and recovery. I would focus on the ‘Enplanements’ ‘Total’ and you can double that number to estimate the total passengers served as it is close to a 50/50 split. For operations (takeoffs and landings) you can use the ‘Total Ops’ column. Also, below are a few links to information on the FAA’s Part 77 and 7460 evaluation process. New railways in proximity to airports do meet the criteria to file an evaluation and they will typically set the elevation of the railcars above the track at 23’ unless another height is known. New users may need to set up a quick profile with the FAA with the link below when filing any cases. As mentioned, if there are other structures that may be needed, such as light poles or crossing lift gates, we can model some heights in software here to see if an airspace penetration would be expected. Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) (faa.gov) https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Form/FAA_Form_7460-1_022020.pdf I would appreciate if you could provide the proposed alignments and the environmental sites you included on the presentation maps in GIS format (.shp or .gdb) and I could overlay those in our GIS. Let me know if you encounter any issues with the attached files.
    Tony Bianchi · Mesa, AZ
  280. (printed as 4/5/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32785UP
    Kevin Rice · Tempe, AZ
  281. (printed as 3/30/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32854Mesa Gateway Airport
    Carl D'Acosta · Mesa, AZ
  282. (printed as 3/29/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32879City of Mesa
    Please see the attached Southeast Mesa Transportation Plan that was completed in 2019 and a graphic for the Willis Road alignment discussed in today’s meeting. The SE Mesa Plan used the regional model to help us prioritize CIP projects for the area. Many projects identified are programmed into our CIP. Regarding the Willis Road graphic, the dashed line is what shows up in our planning documents, but to remove another at-grade crossing of PIRATE the City of Mesa developed this plan for Willis Road. We are starting an update to our Transportation Master Plan and this will be incorporated into the future network. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks.
    Erik Guderian · Mesa, AZ
  283. (printed as 3/24/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31927Union Pacific Railroad
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  284. (printed as 3/23/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31954Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  285. (printed as 3/17/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32856Town of Queen Creek
    Heather Wilkey · Queen Creek, AZ
  286. (printed as 3/11/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3676Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice
  287. (printed as 3/10/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31959Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  288. (printed as 3/10/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3879AZ SHPO
    Kathryn Leonard
  289. (printed as 3/7/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3675Union Pacific Railroad
    Tanya Spratt, Kevin Rice
  290. (printed as 3/4/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31882Flood Control District of Maricopa County
    The Flood Control District (District) has no environmental comment or objection to the proposed Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension Project (Surface Transportation Board Docket No. FD 36501). It appears that the alignment may be adjacent to and/or impact the existing Rittenhouse Channel that is owned and maintained by the District. If so, a right of way use permit and a land right must be obtained from our office prior to any construction that impacts our project. Our right of way permit review will be conducted to ensure that the channel function remains fully intact, our ability to access and maintain the channel remains fully intact and to ensure there is a clear understanding of future maintenance responsibilities. An engineering firm on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad submitted a general concept plan to the District and applied for a right of way use permit from our office in late September 2021. More detailed plans will be required before permitting decisions can be made. In addition to a right of way use permit and land right, a floodplain use permit from our office may also be necessary as the existing channel contains a delineated floodplain that may be impacted, and the District is responsible for floodplain reviews in the City of Mesa.
    Edward Raleigh, Engineering Advisor · Phoenix, AZ
  291. (printed as 3/3/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31960Union Pacific Railroad
    Tanya Spratt · Omaha, NE
  292. (printed as 3/2/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31955Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  293. (printed as 3/1/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32725Heritage Academy
    Jared Taylor · Queen Creek, AZ
  294. (printed as 2/28/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32817U.S. Fish and Wildlife
    Good afternoon, Thank you for your correspondence, and for using IPaC to generate an Official Species List to fulfill Section 7(c) responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. We apologize for our delay in getting back to you. We do not have any comments regarding this proposed project given the information provided. Rather, as a matter of technical assistance, we would simply like to highlight the sections in the Official Species Letter that contain information regarding migratory birds, and bald eagles, as well as recommend you seek additional information and coordinate your project with the Arizona Game and Fish Department for Arizona species of greatest conservation need, such as the western burrowing owl and the Sonoran desert tortoise (Gopherus morafkai). Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions. This email will be saved and uploaded to the Project File 2022-0013010. Thank you, Nichole Engelmann
    Nichole Engelmann · Phoenix, AZ
  295. (printed as 2/25/2022)
    Comment
    EI-33245USFWS
    AZ
  296. (printed as 2/24/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32724ASU
    Patrick Panetta · Tempe, AZ
  297. (printed as 2/24/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3673Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice
  298. (printed as 2/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31958Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  299. (printed as 2/17/2022)
    Comment
    EO-3674Union Pacific Railroad
    Steve Cheney
  300. (printed as 2/16/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32717USAF
    Catherine Jerrard · Rome, NY
  301. (printed as 2/14/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31957Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  302. (printed as 2/7/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32820The Hopi Tribe, Hopi Cultural Preservation Office
    Stewart B. Koyiyumptewa, Project Manager / THPO · Kykotsmovi, AZ
  303. (printed as 2/4/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31956Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice · Omaha, NE
  304. (printed as 2/2/2022)
    Comment
    EI-33246USAF
    Catherine Jerrard · Rome, NY
  305. (printed as 1/31/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32810Arizona Game and Fish Department
    Cheri Boucher · Phoenix, AZ
  306. (printed as 1/25/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32855Town of Queen Creek
    Heather Wilkey · Queen Creek, AZ
  307. (printed as 1/18/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32878NGS/NOAA
    Good Evening Mr. Assenza and Ms. Phoebus A search of NGS' database located the following geodetic survey markers in the proposed construction area that are listed in the attached file (See UPRR_ControlPointsTable.jpg). Additional files are also being provided that include the associated data sheets, a control points map of the project area and control plotted in a *.kmz file. Regards,
    Deborah Brooks · Silver Spring, MD
  308. (printed as 1/13/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32814Arizona State University
    Patrick Panetta · AZ
  309. (printed as 1/12/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31839City of Mesa
    The Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension (PIRATE) Project is a public/private initiative to invest in American high-skilled manufacturing jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution by taking over 29,000 truckloads off U.S. highways and local roadways each year. The City of Mesa, and numerous other public and private stakeholders, have worked closely with Union Pacific Railroad for several years to collaborate on this project. The City of Mesa and our technical staff are working diligently with Union Pacific's engineering and design team to coordinate the execution of this project, which entails several city processes and approvals that must be obtained for the project to advance. Union Pacific must obtain Right-of-Way (ROW) Permits for all public road crossings. The PIRATE Rail Line is expected to cross four existing or under construction public roads; Pecos Road, Sossaman Road, Ellsworth Road and Signal Butte Road. It will also cross two future public roadways which have yet to be constructed; Crismon Road and Merrill Road. Within the ROW Permit Process, Union Pacific will coordinate with multiple City Departments, who will perform comprehensive reviews of Union Pacific's plans to ensure that City standards are met. In conjunction with ROW Permit approval, Union Pacific must submit for Building Permit approval to authorize the construction of the project. This involves coordination and reviews by the City's Development Services, Building Safety, and Fire & Medical Departments. Union Pacific will also be acquiring a portion of property on one City-owned property (Parcel APN#304-61-021B). This acquisition will be facilitated by the Real Estate Services department, and will require City Council approval. The City of Mesa is fully in support of Union Pacific Railroad and the PIRATE Project, and we greatly appreciate the Surface Transportation Board's time, attention and consideration of this important and impactful project.
    JD Beatty · Mesa, AZ
  310. (printed as 1/12/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31838US EPA
    Comments for PIRATE project attached.
    Connell Dunning · San Francisco, CA
  311. (printed as 1/11/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32722COX
    Ryan Kann · Mesa, AZ
  312. (printed as 1/10/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32032Arizona Department of Transportation, Central District
    Alexis Zaring · AZ
  313. (printed as 1/10/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31837Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
    After careful review and based on the information provided, the project may be subject to permitting under Arizona's Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP) for the project duration. The CGP authorizes stormwater associated with construction activities (e.g., clearing, grading, and excavating) that discharge to Waters of the U.S., consistent with Clean Water Act requirements.
    Edwin Slade · Phoenix, AZ
  314. (printed as 1/7/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32873Town of Queen Creek
    Ms. Gosselin - On behalf of John Kross, the attached correspondence provides commentary on issues for consideration for the forthcoming environmental review associated with Union Pacific Railroad Company’s (UPRR) PIRATE application to construct and operate six miles of new rail line in northeast Mesa, Arizona where the Town of Queen Creek shares a northern border. Thank you for your consideration of these issues. Should you need any additional information, please contact Mohamed Youssef (480-358-3144, mohamed.youssef@queencreekaz.gov) or Heather Wilkey (480-358-3913, heather.wilkey@queencreekaz.gov). Sincerely,
    Missy Gunter · Queen Creek, AZ
  315. (printed as 1/7/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32867SHPO
    Phoenix, AZ
  316. (printed as 1/7/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32822NGS/NOAA
    Deborah Brooks · Silver Spring, MD
  317. (printed as 1/6/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32821NGS/NOAA
    Deborah Brooks · Silver Spring, MD
  318. (printed as 1/6/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32723ASM
    Shannon Plummer · Tucson, AZ
  319. (printed as 1/6/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32034Arizona State Museum
    Shannon Plummer, M.A., R.P.A. · Tucson, AZ
  320. (printed as 1/3/2022)
    Comment
    EI-32818Heritage Academy
    Jared Taylor · Queen Creek, AZ
  321. (printed as 1/3/2022)
    Comment
    EI-31702Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA)
    PMGAA has no initial environmental concerns with the project proposal. As this railroad alignment & effort progresses, it will likely require completion of Form 7460 in compliance with CFR Title 14 Part 77 to review compatibility with the airport's navigable airspace and air navigation facilities. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment.
    Tony Bianchi · Mesa, AZ
  322. (printed as 12/30/2021)
    Comment
    EI-32033White Mountain Apache Tribe - Historic Preservation Office
    Mark Altaha - THPO · Fort Apache, AZ
  323. (printed as 12/30/2021)
    Comment
    EI-31676White Mountain Apache Tribe
    Mark T. Altaha · Fort Apache, AZ
  324. (printed as 12/17/2021)
    Comment
    EI-32716WAPA
    Sean Berry · Phoenix, AZ
  325. (printed as 12/16/2021)
    Comment
    EI-31563Queen Creek Unified School District
    No comments for QCUSD.
    Jim Lamb · Queen Creek, AZ
  326. (printed as 12/15/2021)
    Comment
    EI-32715WAPA
    Sean Berry · Phoenix, AZ
  327. (printed as 12/13/2021)
    Comment
    EI-32784Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
    Wayne Miller · Phoenix, AZ
  328. (printed as 12/13/2021)
    Comment
    EI-32718USACE
    Sallie Diebolt · Phoenix, AZ
  329. (printed as 12/10/2021)
    Comment
    EO-4019See attached distribution list
    Initial Consultation Letter to Agencies, Elected Officials, and Tribes
  330. (printed as 10/22/2021)
    Comment
    EO-3671Union Pacific Railroad
    Kevin Rice
  331. (printed as 8/20/2021)
    Comment
    EO-3669Union Pacific Railroad
    Jeremy Berman
  332. (printed as 7/28/2021)
    Comment
    EO-3672Union Pacific Railroad
    Jeremy Berman
  333. (printed as 4/30/2021)
    Comment
    EO-3670Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Jeremy Berman
  334. (printed as 4/1/2021)
    Comment
    EI-31953Union Pacific Railroad
    Jeremy M. Berman · Omaha, NE