| project would be similar for all alternatives considered including the Selected Alternative. It is not expected that impacts of the proposed project would be noticeably greater than impacts currently attributable to the existing Thruway.
COMMITMENT:
FHWA and LaDOTD will ensure that any water wells impacted by the construction of the I-49 Connector will be dealt with in accordance with regulations set forth by LaDEQ Ground Water Protection Division (GWPD) Water Well Rules and Standards of the Water Resources Division of LaDOTD, and any other federal, state, or local regulations that may apply. This would include plugging all affected wells (and borings) to prohibit potential entry of contaminants into the Chicot Aquifer. See Waste Sites and Chicot Acquifer for commitments concerning waste sites in the corridor and the potential for contamination of the Chicot Aquifer.
Implementation of sediment and erosion control practices such as silt fences, drainage diversions, and matting along with prompt seeding and revegetation of slopes and bare ground will be utilized throughout the corridor to minimize temporary erosion and sedimentation problems.
Temporary erosion control procedures to control sediment-laden runoff from unstable construction embankments will be employed to minimize impacts to the Vermilion River during the construction phase of the project.
STATUS:
See table below.
WATER QUALITY
| Commitment/Mitigation Tasks | When to Occur* | Status | Date Completed | Links to Relevant Resources |
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| Chicot Acquifer safeguards | F,C | No Activity | N/A | Chicot Aquifer |
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| Detailed Design Erosion control practices | F | No Activity | N/A | N/A |
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| Construction Phase Erosion control practices | C | No Activity | N/A | Chicot Aquifer |
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| *Note: P = Preliminary Design Phase, F = Final Design Phase, C = Construction Phase |
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