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Environmental Justice The purpose of Executive Order 12898 is to identify, address, and avoid disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low income populations. Based on a field review of the project area, and discussions with City officials, it has been determined that there are no minority or low income populations within the project area. Therefore, there are no Environmental Justice concerns on this project. State Environmental Review (MEQB) The project has been determined to be an exemption category project in accordance with current Minnesota Rules, Part 4410.4600, Subp. 14, or the project does not meet the mandatory EAW threshold and does not have potential for significant environmental effects. Federal Action Determination Statement Based on the results of the environmental study in accordance with 23 CFR 771.117, summarized herein, it is determined that the proposed project is a Class II Action (Categorical Exclusion). This action will have non-significant social, economic, or environmental impacts, and is anticipated to have no foreseeable change on the quality of the human environment. VII. AGENCY COORDINATION (Not covered in the "SEE" impact section above) DNR Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program The DNR Natural Heritage database was reviewed to determine the existence of State Threatened or Endangered species within the project area. A state listed threatened species; Blanding's Turtles have been reported in the area. A recommended fact sheet for working within Blanding's turtle habitat was included in the DNR response and will be given to the contractors during construction. See attached letter from the MnDNR Natural Heritage Information System for State species in Appendix B. Permits Required Agency REQ'D Status I Date Received Attached USACE Section 404 Y Not Submitted N DNR--Water N N DNR-Public Waters N N MPCA--NPDES Y Not Submitted N