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The entire DEIS is contained in seven volumes organized as follows: 

J Executive Summary and Sections 1 and 2 

J Section 3 

J Sections 4 through 7, References, Abbreviations 

J Appendices A through E 

J Appendix F 

J Appendices G through I 

J Appendices J through L 

Executive Summary ES-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ES-1 

Purpose and Need..............................................................................................................ES-2 

Alternatives.........................................................................................................................ES-5 

Potential Environmental Effects.....................................................................................ES-13 

Mitigation ..........................................................................................................................ES-29 

1. Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action 1-1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.1 Geographic and Historic Context......................................................................................1-1

1.2 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Action ............................................................ 1-5

1.3 Overview of the Trust Land Acquisition and Environmental Review Process..... 1-7

1.3.1 Trust Land Acquisition Process........................................................................................1-7

1.3.2 Environmental Review Process........................................................................................1-8

2. Alternatives 2-1

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 History of Land Reacquisition................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Ongoing and Planned Nation Development Projects and Activities..................... 2-3

2.4 Description of Alternatives ........................................................................................ 2-6

2.4.1 Alternative A (Proposed Action) - Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands (17,370 Acres) .....................2-8

2.4.2 Alternative B – Phased Acquisition of 35,000 Acres.......................................................2-11

2.4.3 Alternative C – Group 1 and 2 Lands .............................................................................2-13

2.4.4 Alternative D – Group 1 Lands Only...............................................................................2-17

2.4.5 Alternative E –Turning Stone Casino Gaming Floor Tax Lot..........................................2-19

2.4.6 Alternative F – Alternate Trust Land Grouping ...............................................................2-22

2.4.7 Alternative G - No Action................................................................................................2-28

2.5 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Study ......................................................... 2-31

2.5.1 Negotiated Settlement Alternative ..................................................................................2-31

2.5.2 Resolution of Land Claim Alternative .............................................................................2-31

2.5.3 Legislative Solution Alternative.......................................................................................2-32

2.5.4 Land Conveyance in Fee Status Alternative...................................................................2-32

2.5.5 Creation of a New York State Reservation or Trust Alternative......................................2-32

2.6 Comparison of Alternatives..................................................................................... 2-33

2.6.1 Comparative Features Among the Alternatives..............................................................2-33

2.6.2 Comparison of Potential Consequences of the Alternatives...........................................2-34

3. Affected Environment 3-1

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 Land Resources .......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2.1 Topography ......................................................................................................................3-1

3.2.2 Soils .................................................................................................................................3-3
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3.2.3 Geological Setting and Mineral Resources.......................................................................3-6

3.2.4 Land Use..........................................................................................................................3-9

3.3 Water Resources....................................................................................................... 3-40

3.3.1 Regional Setting .............................................................................................................3-40

3.3.2 Surface Water ................................................................................................................3-48

3.3.3 Groundwater...................................................................................................................3-57

3.3.4 Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters of the U.S...............................................................3-60

3.4 Air ............................................................................................................................... 3-72

3.4.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................3-72

3.4.2 Climate ...........................................................................................................................3-72

3.4.3 Ambient Air Quality Standards and Criteria....................................................................3-73

3.4.4 Ambient Air Quality.........................................................................................................3-76

3.4.5 Emission Sources on Nation Lands................................................................................3-77

3.4.6 Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................................3-80

3.4.7 Mobile Source Analysis ..................................................................................................3-81

3.5 Living Resources...................................................................................................... 3-87

3.5.1 Regional Setting .............................................................................................................3-87

3.5.2 Ecosystems and Biological Communities.......................................................................3-88

3.5.3 Vegetation ......................................................................................................................3-98

3.5.4 Wildlife..........................................................................................................................3-109

3.5.5 Agriculture ....................................................................................................................3-122

3.6 Cultural Resources................................................................................................. 3-127

3.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................3-127

3.6.2 Historic Context of the Nation.......................................................................................3-132

3.6.3 Historic, Cultural, and Religious Properties ..................................................................3-167

3.6.4 Archaeological Resources............................................................................................3-171

3.7 Socioeconomic Conditions.................................................................................... 3-177

3.7.1 Employment and Income..............................................................................................3-177

3.7.2 Demographic Trends....................................................................................................3-210

3.7.3 Housing Characteristics................................................................................................3-224 

3.7.4 Tribal Demographics and Socioeconomic Conditions ..................................................3-230

3.7.5 Nation Operations ........................................................................................................3-239

3.7.6 Regional Economic Impact...........................................................................................3-306

3.7.7 Nation Contributions to Federal, State, and Local Government ...................................3-322

3.7.8 Other Regional and Community Contributions .............................................................3-344

3.7.9 Fiscal Conditions ..........................................................................................................3-346

3.7.10 Social Conditions..........................................................................................................3-426

3.7.11 Lifestyle and Cultural Values ........................................................................................3-441

3.7.12 Community Facilities/Public Service.............................................................................3-447

3.8 Resource Use Patterns........................................................................................... 3-460

3.8.1 Hunting, Fishing, Gathering..........................................................................................3-460

3.8.2 Agriculture ....................................................................................................................3-467

3.8.3 Mining...........................................................................................................................3-471

3.8.4 Recreation....................................................................................................................3-474

3.8.5 Transportation ..............................................................................................................3-481

3.8.6 Land Use Plans and Zoning .........................................................................................3-510

3.9 Other Values............................................................................................................ 3-562

3.9.1 Wilderness....................................................................................................................3-562

3.9.2 Noise and Light ............................................................................................................3-566

3.9.3 Visual ...........................................................................................................................3-576

3.9.4 Public Health and Safety ..............................................................................................3-587

3.9.5 Regulatory Jurisdiction .................................................................................................3-603

4. Environmental Consequences 4-1

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 Determination of Significance...........................................................................................4-2

4.1.2 Impact Assessment ..........................................................................................................4-4

4.1.3 Ongoing and Planned Nation Development Projects and Activities .................................4-5

4.1.4 Future Projects Proposed by Others ................................................................................4-8
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4.2 Land Resources ........................................................................................................ 4-11

4.2.1 Topography ....................................................................................................................4-11

4.2.2 Soils ...............................................................................................................................4-12

4.2.3 Geologic Resources .......................................................................................................4-13

4.2.4 Land Use........................................................................................................................4-15

4.3 Water Resources....................................................................................................... 4-42

4.3.1 Surface Water ................................................................................................................4-42

4.3.2 Groundwater...................................................................................................................4-45

4.3.3 Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters of the U.S...............................................................4-47

4.4 Air ............................................................................................................................... 4-50

4.4.1 Direct Effects..................................................................................................................4-50

4.4.2 Indirect Effects................................................................................................................4-51

4.4.3 Cumulative Effects .........................................................................................................4-54

4.5 Living Resources...................................................................................................... 4-56

4.5.1 Wildlife............................................................................................................................4-56

4.5.2 Vegetation ......................................................................................................................4-61

4.5.3 Ecosystems and Biological Communities.......................................................................4-65

4.5.4 Agriculture ......................................................................................................................4-67

4.6 Cultural Resources................................................................................................... 4-73

4.6.1 Cultural, Historic, and Religious Properties ....................................................................4-76

4.6.2 Archaeological Resources..............................................................................................4-89

4.7 Socioeconomics ..................................................................................................... 4-102

4.7.1 Economic Effects..........................................................................................................4-102

4.7.2 Demographic Effects ....................................................................................................4-119

4.7.3 Housing Effects ............................................................................................................4-129

4.7.4 Nation Government Programs and Services ................................................................4-133

4.7.5 Fiscal Effects................................................................................................................4-139

4.7.6 Social Conditions..........................................................................................................4-162

4.7.7 Lifestyle and Cultural Values ........................................................................................4-166

4.7.8 Community Infrastructure .............................................................................................4-174

4.8 Resource Use Patterns........................................................................................... 4-180

4.8.1 Hunting, Fishing and Gathering....................................................................................4-180

4.8.2 Agriculture ....................................................................................................................4-184

4.8.3 Mining...........................................................................................................................4-188

4.8.4 Recreation....................................................................................................................4-189

4.8.5 Transportation ..............................................................................................................4-191

4.8.6 Land Use Plans and Zoning .........................................................................................4-206

4.9 Other Values............................................................................................................ 4-255

4.9.1 Wilderness....................................................................................................................4-255

4.9.2 Noise and Light ............................................................................................................4-256

4.9.3 Visual Resources .........................................................................................................4-263

4.9.4 Public Health and Safety ..............................................................................................4-266

4.9.5 Regulatory Jurisdiction .................................................................................................4-269

4.10 Environmental Justice............................................................................................ 4-280

4.10.1 Overview and Background ...........................................................................................4-280

4.10.2 Populations of Concern ................................................................................................4-280

4.10.3 Assessment of Environmental Justice Effects..............................................................4-285

4.11 Growth-Inducing Effects ........................................................................................ 4-291

4.11.1 Potential Growth-Inducing Effects Related to the Action ..............................................4-291

4.11.2 Potential Growth-Inducing Effects Related to Ongoing and Planned Nation Activities .4-292

4.11.3 Activities by Others.......................................................................................................4-293

4.12 Unavoidable Adverse Effects ................................................................................ 4-295

4.12.1 Regulatory Jurisdiction .................................................................................................4-295

4.12.2 Land Use Planning and Zoning ....................................................................................4-296

4.12.3 Employment .................................................................................................................4-296

4.12.4 Housing and Real Estate..............................................................................................4-296

4.12.5 Taxes............................................................................................................................4-297

4.12.6 Traffic ...........................................................................................................................4-297

4.12.7 Agriculture ....................................................................................................................4-297
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4.12.8 Historic, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources.........................................................4-298

4.12.9 Government Services...................................................................................................4-298

4.12.10 Hunting and Fishing Lands .......................................................................................4-299

4.12.11 Lifestyle and Cultural Values ....................................................................................4-299

4.12.12 Environmental Justice...............................................................................................4-300

5. Mitigation 5-1

5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 Mitigation Measures ................................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.1 Taxes................................................................................................................................5-3

5.2.2 Regulatory Jurisdiction .....................................................................................................5-4

5.2.3 Land Use Planning, and Zoning .......................................................................................5-7

5.2.4 Surface Water ..................................................................................................................5-8

5.2.5 Employment .....................................................................................................................5-9

5.2.6 Traffic ...............................................................................................................................5-9

5.2.7 Historic, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources.............................................................5-9

5.2.8 Government Services.....................................................................................................5-10

5.2.9 Lifestyle and Cultural Values..........................................................................................5-11

6. Consultation and Coordination 6-1

6.1 Consultation and Coordination ................................................................................. 6-1

6.2 Scoping Process......................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2.1 Lead Agency ....................................................................................................................6-2

6.3 Section 106 Consultation........................................................................................... 6-3

6.4 Endangered Species Act and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Consultation. 6-3

6.5 Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals Contacted During Scoping and 

Preparation of the EIS ................................................................................................ 6-4

6.5.1 Cooperating Agencies ......................................................................................................6-5

6.5.2 Federal Agencies and Organizations ...............................................................................6-5

6.5.3 New York State Agencies and Organizations...................................................................6-6

6.5.4 Local Agencies and Organizations ...................................................................................6-7

6.5.5 Individual Agencies and Organizations ............................................................................6-9

6.5.6 Tribal Organizations .........................................................................................................6-9

7. List of Preparers 7-1

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Tables 

Table 2.6-1 Comparison of Features Among Alternatives (follows page) ............................................2-39 

Table 2.6-2 Comparison of Features Among Alternatives (follows Table 2.6-1) 

Table 3.2-1 Soil Characteristics of Nation Lands ...................................................................................3-4

Table 3.2-2 Hydric Soil Rating of Nation Lands .....................................................................................3-5

Table 3.2-3 Erosion Potential of Soils on Nation Lands.........................................................................3-5

Table 3.2-4 Percent Slope of Nation Lands ...........................................................................................3-6

Table 3.2-5 Bedrock Types Underlying Nation Lands............................................................................3-7

Table 3.2-6 Surficial Geology Underlying Nation Lands ........................................................................3-9

Table 3.2-7 Land Use of Municipalities Located in Oneida and Madison Counties with 

Nation Lands ................................................................................................................................3-14

Table 3.2-8 List of Municipalities with Nation Lands ............................................................................3-15

Table 3.2-9 Land Use on Nation Holdings ...........................................................................................3-16

Table 3.2-10 Land Use of Municipalities Located in Oneida County with Nation Lands ......................3-18

Table 3.2-11 Land Use of Municipalities Located in Madison County with Nation Lands ....................3-29

Table 3.3-1 Distribution of Nation Lands by Sub-Watershed ...............................................................3-42

Table 3.3-2 Distribution of Nation Lands by the Groupings in each Sub-Watershed ...........................3-42

Table 3.3-3 New York State Surface Water Classifications .................................................................3-48

Table 3.3-4 NYSDEC Water Quality Classifications for Surface Water Bodies Located in the Study 

Area..............................................................................................................................................3-49

Table 3.3-5 Relationship between PWL and CWA Section 305(B) Use Attainment Categories ..........3-50

Table 3.3-6 Capacity Compliance History of Wastewater Treatment Plants Serving Nation Lands.....3-52

Table 3.3-7 Federal Wetlands Classifications......................................................................................3-66

Table 3.3-8 Acreage of Federal Wetlands on Nation Lands ................................................................3-69

Table 3.3-9 Acreage of New York State Wetlands on Nation Lands....................................................3-70

Table 3.4-1 Average Temperature Data for Oneida County ................................................................3-73

Table 3.4-2 National and New York State Ambient Air Quality Standards...........................................3-75

Table 3.4-3 Summary of Selected Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Data1 ............................................3-77

Table 3.4-4 Total Stationary Source Emissions from the Turning Stone Resort & Casino...................3-80

Table 3.4-5 Regional Patron Trip Information......................................................................................3-83

Table 3.4-6 Regional Employee Trip Information.................................................................................3-83

Table 3.4-7 Emission Factors for Regional Patrons and Employees ...................................................3-84

Table 3.4-8 Annual Average Emission Rates for Regional Patrons and Employees ...........................3-85

Table 3.4-9 Emission Factors for On-Site Travel of Patrons and Employees ......................................3-85

Table 3.4-10 Annual Average Emission Rates for On-Site Travel of Patrons and Employees ............3-86

Table 3.4-11 Total Mobile Source Emissions from the Turning Stone Resort & Casino 

(Patrons and Employees) .............................................................................................................3-86

Table 3.5-1 NYNHP and NYSDEC Protected Plant Species for Oneida and Madison Counties.......3-104

Table 3.5-2 NYNHP Rare or New York State-Listed Planted Species...............................................3-105

Table 3.5-3 Mammals Occurring in the Oneida Lake Watershed ......................................................3-111

Table 3.5-4 Reptiles Occurring in the Oneida Lake Watershed.........................................................3-112

Table 3.5-5 Amphibians Occurring in the Oneida Lake Watershed ...................................................3-112

Table 3.5-6 Fish Occurring in the Oneida Lake Watershed ...............................................................3-113

Table 3.5-7 Protected Species Potentially Occurring on or in the Vicinity of Nation Lands................3-115

Table 3.5-8 Acres and Percentage of Nation Lands in Farmland Classifications...............................3-125

Table 3.5-9 Acres and Percentage of Nation Lands Located in Agricultural Districts ........................3-126

Table 3.6-1 Oneida Village Sites Located within the APE that are Part of the Accepted Oneida 

Cultural Development Sequence ................................................................................................3-173

Table 3.6-2 Previously Identified Native American Village Sites Located in the 

Stockbridge Valley Area, Ancient Oneida Homeland..................................................................3-175

Table 3.6-3 Cultural Resources Located on or within 1,000 feet of Nation Lands .............................3-175

Table 3.7-1 Total Population and Employment, 1970-2003 Madison and Oneida Counties.............3-179

Table 3.7-2 Full- and Part-time Employment Madison County, Oneida County, 

Onondaga County, Utica-Rome Metro Area, and Syracuse Metro Area, 2003..........................3-180

Table 3.7-3 Private Sector Employment, 2003 Study Area Municipalities .........................................3-181

Table 3.7-4 Earnings in Madison County, Oneida County, and Onondaga County, 2003 in ($000s) 3-182

Table 3.7-5 Annual Private Sector Payroll ZIP Codes of Study Area Municipalities, 2003 ................3-182
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Table 3.7-6 Industrial Structure: Share of Earnings by Industry Sector, 2003 Madison, Oneida and 

Onondaga Counties....................................................................................................................3-184

Table 3.7-7 Areas of Specialization, 2003 Madison, Oneida and Onondaga Counties......................3-185

Table 3.7-8 Change in Full- and Part-time Employment Madison, Oneida and Onondaga Counties, 

1970-2003 ..................................................................................................................................3-187

Table 3.7-9 Change in Employment, 1994-2003 Study Area Municipalities by Zip Code ..................3-188

Table 3.7-10 Change in Industrial Structure Percent of Full and Part-Time Employment Madison, 

Oneida and Onondaga Counties, 1970-2000 .............................................................................3-190

Table 3.7-11 Projected Change in Employment by Industry Madison County and Oneida County, 

2003-2030 ..................................................................................................................................3-194

Table 3.7-12 Top 15 Employers, Ranked by Full-Time Equivalent Employees Madison, 

Oneida and Onondaga Counties, 2005 ......................................................................................3-196

Table 3.7-13 Comparison of Household and Per Capita Incomes Madison County, 

Oneida County, and Upstate New York, 1999 ............................................................................3-199

Table 3.7-14 Income in Study Area Municipalities, 1999 ...................................................................3-200

Table 3.7-15 Income in Study Area Municipalities, 1989 ...................................................................3-201

Table 3.7-16 Income in Study Area Municipalities, 1989 

and 1999 Comparison of Income Trends by Municipality with Upstate New York ......................3-202

Table 3.7-17 Personal Current Transfer Receipts Trends, 1990-2003 Madison, Oneida, 

and Onondaga Counties.............................................................................................................3-205

Table 3.7-18 Analysis of Relationship between Transfer Payments and Unemployment ..................3-207

Table 3.7-19 Percentage of Population below Poverty Level, 1999 Study Area Municipalities..........3-209

Table 3.7-20 Percentage of Households Receiving Public Assistance Income, 2000 Study Area 

Municipalities ..............................................................................................................................3-209

Table 3.7-21 Population Change, 1990-2004 Central New York Counties ........................................3-210

Table 3.7-22 Population of Study Area Municipalities, 1990, 2000, and 2004..................................3-211

Table 3.7-23 Population Projections Madison and Oneida Counties and 

Upstate New York 2000-2030.....................................................................................................3-212

Table 3.7-24 Migration Flow Patterns, Madison and Oneida Counties, 1990-2003 ...........................3-218

Table 3.7-25 Aggregate Annual Income - Migrating Households, Madison and Oneida Counties, 

1993-2003 Year 2000 U.S. Dollars in Thousands.......................................................................3-218

Table 3.7-26 Race and Ethnicity Characteristics, 2000 Madison and Oneida County Residents ......3-219

Table 3.7-27 Race and Ethnicity Characteristics, 1990 Madison and Oneida County Residents ......3-220

Table 3.7-28 Race and Ethnicity Characteristics for Study Area Municipalities in 

Madison County, 2005................................................................................................................3-221

Table 3.7-29 Race and Ethnicity Characteristics for Study Area Municipalities in 

Oneida County, 2000..................................................................................................................3-222

Table 3.7-30 Households Trends, 1990-2000 Madison County and Oneida County .........................3-222

Table 3.7-31 Household Composition Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State, 2000..........................................................................................................3-223

Table 3.7-32 Age Composition, Madison County, Oneida County, 

and New York State, 1990-2000.................................................................................................3-224

Table 3.7-33 Housing Units and Vacancy, 2000 Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State....................................................................................................................3-224

Table 3.7-34 Owner Occupied and Renter Occupied Homes, 2000 Madison 

and Oneida Counties and New York State .................................................................................3-225

Table 3.7-35 Median Rent and Housing Value, 2000 Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State....................................................................................................................3-225

Table 3.7-36 Housing Units and Vacancy, 1990-2000 Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State....................................................................................................................3-226

Table 3.7-37 Owner Occupied Homes, 1990–2000 Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State....................................................................................................................3-226

Table 3.7-38 Median Rent and Housing Value, 1990 Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State....................................................................................................................3-226

Table 3.7-39 Median Sales Price, 2002-2004 Madison and Oneida Counties 

and New York State....................................................................................................................3-227

Table 3.7-40 Housing Units and Vacancy, Study Area Municipalities, 2000......................................3-228

Table 3.7-41 Owner Occupied and Renter Occupied Homes, 2000 Study Area Municipalities.........3-229

Table 3.7-42 Median Contract Rent and Median Housing Value Study Area Municipalities, 2000....3-229

Table 3.7-43 Total Population, Self-Identified Members of the Nation New York State, 2000 ..........3-231
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Table 3.7-44 Age and Gender, 1990 and 2000 Self -Identified Members of the Nation 

New York State...........................................................................................................................3-232

Table 3.7-45 Total Households, 1990 and 2000 Self-Identified Members of the Nation ....................3-233

Table 3.7-46 Educational Attainment, 1990 and 2000 Self-identified Members of 

the Nation New York State .........................................................................................................3-235

Table 3.7-47 Labor Force Characteristics, 1990 and 2000 Self-Identified Member of 

the Nation New York State .........................................................................................................3-236

Table 3.7-48 Median and Per Capita Income and Poverty Status, 1989 and 1999 Self-Identified 

Members of the Nation New York State.....................................................................................3-238

Table 3.7-49 Milestones for Nation Government Program and Services 1989-2004 .........................3-241

Table 3.7-50 BIA Tribal Priority Allocation Funding Eligibility and Uses of Requested Funds ...........3-243

Table 3.7-51 Oneida Nation Health Center - Medical Services, 2004................................................3-247

Table 3.7-52 Oneida Nation Health Center, Dental Services, 2004...................................................3-247

Table 3.7-53 Oneida Nation Health Center, Community Health, 2004 ..............................................3-248

Table 3.7-54 Patients by County of Residence Oneida Health Center, 2005 ....................................3-250

Table 3.7-55 Active Patients by Tribe, Oneida Nation Health Center 1992-2005 .............................3-250

Table 3.7-56 Oneida Health Center, Oneida Clients under the Age of 18 by County ........................3-250

Table 3.7-57 Oneida Nation Health Center Client Population Trends 1992-2005..............................3-251

Table 3.7-58 Oneida Nation Health Center, Preventive Care Services received by 

Oneida Members with Special Needs, 1990 and 2005..............................................................3-252

Table 3.7-59 Homeownership Program for Oneida Members 2002 to 2005.....................................3-258

Table 3.7-60 Nation’s Rental Program: Type, Units, Bedrooms, Size and Location ..........................3-259

Table 3.7-61 Household Size Multiplier by Bedroom and Structure Type Oneida and 

Madison County Region, 2000 ...................................................................................................3-260

Table 3.7-62 Nation Housing Program: Estimated Population by Group Lands 

and Municipality, 2005................................................................................................................3-261

Table 3.7-63 Elders Program Activities, 2001-2005...........................................................................3-262

Table 3.7-64 The Nation, Pathways Program Client County of Residence, 2005..............................3-263

Table 3.7-65 The Nation, Pathways Program Services April 2004 to December 2005......................3-264

Table 3.7-66 Police Activity, 2001-2004 Oneida Nation Police Department ......................................3-268

Table 3.7-67 Criminal Complaints, First 3 Quarters of 2005 Oneida Nation Police Department........3-268

Table 3.7-68 Oneida Tax Collection and Uses of Funds ...................................................................3-270

Table 3.7-69 Visitor Origin for Turning Stone Resort & Casino FY 2001 and FY 2005......................3-275

Table 3.7-70 Total Lodging Guests, FY2002-FY2005 .......................................................................3-276

Table 3.7-71 Price Comparison of SavOns with Other Gas Station Locations, February 2006 .........3-284

Table 3.7-72 Price Comparison of SavOns with Other Gas Station Locations, March 2006..............3-285

Table 3.7-73 SavOn Gas Stations and Convenience Stores, FY 2005..............................................3-286

Table 3.7-74 Locations of Nation Enterprises and Activities, 2006 ....................................................3-290

Table 3.7-75 Nation Government and Nation Enterprise Employees and Payroll by Residential 

Location, 2005 ............................................................................................................................3-296

Table 3.7-76 Nation Employees Residential Location Select Study Area Municipalities, 2005..........3-298

Table 3.7-77 Racial and Ethnic Composition of Nation Employees, FY2005.....................................3-298

Table 3.7-78 Number of Full-Time and Part-Time Nation Employees, 2005......................................3-299

Table 3.7-79 Number of Nation Employees by Job Category, 2005 ..................................................3-299

Table 3.7-80 Average Wage for Selected Occupations Nation (October 2005) 

and Utica-Rome MSA (November 2004) ....................................................................................3-302

Table 3.7-81 Nation Nonresidential Construction Projects Completed Since 1990 ...........................3-305

Table 3.7-82 Nation Construction Spending, 1992-2005 ...................................................................3-306

Table 3.7-83 State and Local Economic Activity Supported by Nation Spending on Goods 

and Services, 2005.....................................................................................................................3-309

Table 3.7-84 State and Local Economic Activity Supported by Nation Spending on Goods 

and Services, 2005.....................................................................................................................3-310

Table 3.7-85 Total Economic Activity, Nation, 2005 ..........................................................................3-312

Table 3.7-86 Net New Economic Impact of the Nation’s Gaming and Resort Activities on 

Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga Counties and New York State ...............................................3-314

Table 3.7-87 Revenues of Gaming Operations Outside Madison, Oneida, 

and Onondaga Counties and Turning Stone Resort & Casino. ..................................................3-315

Table 3.7-88 Demand and Supply for Retail and Eating and Drinking Sectors Madison, Oneida, 

and Onondaga Counties, 2005 (in $millions)..............................................................................3-316

Table 3.7-89 Major Gaming Operations near Turning Stone Resort & Casino, New York 

and Surrounding States and Ontario, Canada............................................................................3-317
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Table 3.7-90 Net New Economic Impact of the Nation’s Other Enterprises on Madison, Oneida, and 

Onondaga Counties and New York State...................................................................................3-320

Table 3.7-91 Net New Economic Impact of Nation Government activities on Madison, Oneida, 

and Onondaga Counties and New York State ............................................................................3-321

Table 3.7-92 Range of Net New Impact of the Nation .......................................................................3-321

Table 3.7-93 Federal Taxes Collected from Employees Nation Payroll, FY 2005 .............................3-322

Table 3.7-94 Silver Covenant Payments by the Nation to Study Area School Districts 

(in $000s) 1996-2005..................................................................................................................3-329

Table 3.7-95 Silver Covenant Chain of Friendship Grants.................................................................3-330

Table 3.7-96 Nation Municipal Service Agreements ..........................................................................3-332

Table 3.7-97 Nation Payments to Verona Fire District 1993-2004....................................................3-337

Table 3.7-98 Residential and Work Location of Nation Employees, 2005 .........................................3-340

Table 3.7-99 Direct Payments to Local Governments (in $000s) ,1995-2005....................................3-343

Table 3.7-100 National and Regional Philanthropy – Recent Examples............................................3-344

Table 3.7-101 Recent Community Grants..........................................................................................3-345

Table 3.7-102 Total Revenues and Sources of Revenue, Madison and Oneida County, 2003 .........3-347

Table 3.7-103 Total Tax Revenues and Sources of Tax Revenue Madison 

and Oneida County, 2003...........................................................................................................3-347

Table 3.7-104 Revenues and Sources of Revenue Study Area Municipalities 

with Nation Land, 2003...............................................................................................................3-348

Table 3.7-105 Tax Revenues Study Area Municipalities, 2003.........................................................3-349

Table 3.7-106 Sources of Revenue School Districts with Nation Land, 2003 ....................................3-350

Table 3.7-107 Fire District Revenues, 2003.......................................................................................3-350

Table 3.7-108 Exemptions by Type, Madison County, 2003..............................................................3-352

Table 3.7-109 Summary of Tax Exemptions, Madison County, 2003 ................................................3-352

Table 3.7-110 Equalized Exempt Value of Properties in Study Area Municipalities 

in Madison County, 2003............................................................................................................3-353

Table 3.7-111 Exemptions by Type, Oneida County, 2003................................................................3-353

Table 3.7-112 Summary of Tax Exemptions, Oneida County, 2003 ..................................................3-354

Table 3.7-113 Equalized Exempt Value of Properties in Study Area Municipalities in 

Oneida County, 2003..................................................................................................................3-355

Table 3.7-114 Total Municipal Taxable Assessed Value by Property Class Study Area 

Municipalities, 2003 ....................................................................................................................3-357

Table 3.7-115 Residential Property Tax Burden Per Capita Study Area 

Municipalities, 2000 - 2003 .........................................................................................................3-358

Table 3.7-116 Nation Land by Municipality and County.....................................................................3-361

Table 3.7-117 Nation Land Holdings by Use .....................................................................................3-361

Table 3.7-118 Assessed Value of Nation Land..................................................................................3-362

Table 3.7-119 Grouping of Nation Land, by Use................................................................................3-363

Table 3.7-120 Group 1 (Gaming) Lands ............................................................................................3-363

Table 3.7-121 Group 2 (Non Gaming Lands).....................................................................................3-364

Table 3.7-122 Group 3 (Non Gaming – Other) ..................................................................................3-365

Table 3.7-123 Land Area per Daytime User Madison and Oneida Counties and the Nation .............3-366

Table 3.7-124 Payments Credited to the Nation by Local Governments, 2005-2006 (in $000s) .......3-367

Table 3.7-125 Taxes Claimed by Local Government (including penalties and interest), June 2006..3-368

Table 3.7-126 School District Spending Attributable to School Age Children on Nation Lands .........3-371

Table 3.7-127 Estimate of Member and Native American Children by School District Onand Off Nation Lands..................................................................................................................3-372

Table 3.7-128 Nation’s Share of Public Safety Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars) .............................3-379

Table 3.7-129 Nation’s Share of Public Health Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars).............................3-380

Table 3.7-130 Nation’s Share of Economic Assistance Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars) ................3-381

Table 3.7-131 Nation’s Share of Culture and Recreation Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars) .............3-382

Table 3.7-132 Nation’s Share of Home and Community Services, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars)................3-383

Table 3.7-133 Sewer and Water Income in Comparison to Property Tax and as Share of Total 

Revenues, 2004..........................................................................................................................3-384

Table 3.7-134 Nation’s Share of County Education Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars).....................3-385

Table 3.7-135 Nation’s Share of General Government Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars).................3-386

Table 3.7-136 Nation’s Share of Transportation Spending, 2005 ......................................................3-387

Table 3.7-137 Summary of Nation’s Share of County and Local Spending, 2005 (in 2004 Dollars) ..3-389

Table 3.7-138 Traffic Volume Estimates for Oneida Nation Operations ............................................3-390

Table 3.7-139 Inventory of Centerline Mileage Oneida Area Jurisdictions.........................................3-391
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Table 3.7-140 Estimated New York State D.O.T. Region 2 Costs Attributable to Nation Lands – 

High/Low Range .........................................................................................................................3-393

Table 3.7-141 Fiscal Health Indicators for Comparative Analysis......................................................3-397

Table 3.7-142 Fiscal Health Indicators for Counties with Nation Land...............................................3-401

Table 3.7-143 Per Capita Expenditures in Counties with Nation Land ..............................................3-402

Table 3.7-144 Per Capita Revenues in Counties with Nation Land ...................................................3-403

Table 3.7-145 Fiscal Health Indicators for Selected Cities.................................................................3-405

Table 3.7-146 Per Capita Expenditures in Selected Cities ................................................................3-406

Table 3.7-147 Per Capita Revenues in Selected Cities .....................................................................3-407

Table 3.7-148 Fiscal Health Indicators for Towns with Nation Land ..................................................3-414

Table 3.7-149 Per Capita Expenditures in Towns with Nation Land ..................................................3-415

Table 3.7-150 Per Capita Revenues in Towns with Nation Land.......................................................3-416

Table 3.7-151 Fiscal Health Indicators for Villages with Nation Land ................................................3-419

Table 3.7-152 Per Capita Expenditures in Villages with Nation Land ................................................3-420

Table 3.7-153 Per Capita Revenues in Villages with Nation Land.....................................................3-421

Table 3.7-154 School Districts with Nation Land ...............................................................................3-425

Table 3.7-155 Number of Persons on Turning Stone Resort & Casino Exclusion List.......................3-437

Table 3.7-156 Number of Individuals Seeking Treatment at Human Technologies, 1996 - 2005 .....3-438

Table 3.7-157 Suicide Rates per 10,000 Residents, Madison and Oneida County, 1991 - 2003 ......3-439

Table 3.7-158 Nation Lands Used for Cultural Activities by Acreage.................................................3-443

Table 3.7-159 Nation Lands Used for Cultural Activities by Percentage............................................3-444

Table 3.7-160 Full Valuation per Pupil I the School Districts .............................................................3-447

Table 3.7-161 Expenditures per Pupil in the School Districts in 2003................................................3-448

Table 3.7-162 Total Students Eligible for Free and Reduced Lunches..............................................3-449

Table 3.7-163 Student to Teacher Ratios in 2003 .............................................................................3-449

Table 3.7-164 Oneida and Madison County Hospitals.......................................................................3-453

Table 3.7-165 Adult Care Centers in Oneida County.........................................................................3-454

Table 3.7-166 Adult Care Centers in Madison County.......................................................................3-454

Table 3.7-167 Health Services Expenditures by Municipal and County Health Depts. in 2003 .........3-455

Table 3.7-168 Health Revenues Less Expenses by Municipal Health Department in 2003...............3-456

Table 3.7-169 Fire District Expenses for 2003...................................................................................3-456

Table 3.7-170 Police Department Public Safety Expenditures Per Capita.........................................3-458

Table 3.8-1 NYSDEC Hunting/Trapping Categories and Associated Faunal Species for Oneida 

and Madison Counties................................................................................................................3-463

Table 3.8-2 Breakdown of Common Name, Family, and Genera of Herbal and Tree Species..........3-466

Table 3.8-3 Nation Agricultural Land Use by Acreage and Percentage.............................................3-468

Table 3.8-4 Nation Lands Utilized for the Production of Livestock and Crops ...................................3-470

Table 3.8-5 Recreational Resources on Group 1 Lands....................................................................3-480

Table 3.8-6 Recreational Resources on Group 2 Lands....................................................................3-480

Table 3.8-7 Recreational Resources on Group 3 Lands....................................................................3-481

Table 3.8-8 TAZ Area Information .....................................................................................................3-485

Table 3.8-9 AADT Summary..............................................................................................................3-487

Table 3.8-10 Volume Comparison by TAZ1 .......................................................................................3-489

Table 3.8-11 HCM LOS Criteria - Signalized Intersections................................................................3-499

Table 3.8-12 HCM LOS Criteria - Unsignalized Intersections ............................................................3-500

Table 3.8-13 Existing LOS & Queue Summary..................................................................................3-501

Table 3.8-14 Booth Capacity Summary .............................................................................................3-503

Table 3.8-15 Intersection Accident Rates ..........................................................................................3-504

Table 3.8-16 Roadway Segment Accident Rates ..............................................................................3-505

Table 3.9-1 New York State Forests Located in Oneida and Madison Counties ...............................3-565

Table 3.9-2 Baseline Ambient Noise Monitoring Results ...................................................................3-569

Table 3.9-3 Baseline Ambient Noise Monitoring Result.....................................................................3-571

Table 3.9-4 Calls to the Town of Verona Fire Department.................................................................3-619

Table 3.9-5 New York State and Federal Regulatory Framework......................................................3-633

Table 4.2-1 Land Use Change on Nation Lands 1987 – 2005.............................................................4-29

Table 4.4-1 Projected Incremental Increase in Mobile Source Emissions 

Between 2006 through 2011.........................................................................................................4-51

Table 4.4-2 Facility-wide Emissions in 2005........................................................................................4-54

Table 4.6-1 Summary of Cultural Resources within 1,000 Feet of Nation Lands.................................4-77

Table 4.7-1 Nation Employment, Alternative A, 2005 and 2011 ........................................................4-103
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Table 4.7-2 Total Employment at Other Regional Businesses due to Spending by the Nation 

and its Employees, Alternative A, 2005 and 2011 ......................................................................4-105

Table 4.7-3 Nation Jobs and Jobs Supported by Nation and Nation Employee Spending, 

Alternatives A through G, 2011...................................................................................................4-107

Table 4.7-4 Indirect Effects: Change in Employment between 2005 and 2011, 

Alternatives A through G.............................................................................................................4-116

Table 4.7-5 Nation Housing Program: Housing and Population Projections, 2011 by Group Lands 

and Municipality, Alternatives A and B........................................................................................4-121

Table 4.7-6 Population of Existing Nation Housing............................................................................4-121

Table 4.7-7 Estimate of Total Persons in Households in Select Municipalities with One or More......4-122

Table 4.7-8 Persons in Households with One or More Nation Employees, Madison and Oneida 

Counties, Alternatives A through G.............................................................................................4-123

Table 4.7-9 Indirect Effects: Change in the Number of Residents in Nation Housing 

on Nation Land between 2005 and 2011, Alternatives A through G ..........................................4-124

Table 4.7-10 Indirect Effects: Change in the Number of Nation Employee Households Residing 

in Madison and Oneida Counties between 2005 and 2011, Alternatives A through G ...............4-126

Table 4.7-11 Future Housing Projects in Madison and Oneida Counties ..........................................4-128

Table 4.7-12 Nation Housing Program, Alternatives A through G, 2011............................................4-130

Table 4.7-13 Nation Employee Households Residing in Madison and Oneida Counties, 

Alternatives A through G, 2011...................................................................................................4-131

Table 4.7-14 Indirect Effect: Change in the Number of Housing Units on Nation Lands, 

2005-2011 ..................................................................................................................................4-132

Table 4.7-15 Indirect Effect: Change in the Number of Housing Units in Study Area Municipalities 

with One or More Nation Employee, 2005-2011.........................................................................4-132

Table 4.7-16 Overview of Property Taxes on Nation Lands, 2005.....................................................4-140

Table 4.7-17 Oneida County and Municipal Property Taxes on Nation Lands, 2005.........................4-141

Table 4.7-18 Madison County and Municipal Property Taxes on Nation Lands, 2005.......................4-142

Table 4.7-19 School District Property Taxes on Nation Lands, 2005.................................................4-143

Table 4.7-20 Property Tax, Alternatives A through G, 2011 ..............................................................4-144

Table 4.7-21 Payments to New York State, Alternatives A through G, 2011 (in $millions) ................4-146

Table 4.7-22 Payments to Study Area Municipalities and Madison and Oneida County, 

Alternatives A through G, 2011 (in $millions)..............................................................................4-146

Table 4.7-23 Comparison of Alternatives – Summary of Nation’s Share of County and Municipal 

Spending, 2011...........................................................................................................................4-147

Table 4.7-24 Alternatives A and B - Summary of Nation's Share of County 

and Municipal Spending, 2011 ...................................................................................................4-149

Table 4.7-25 Alternative C - Summary of Nation's Share of County 

and Municipal Spending, 2011 ...................................................................................................4-151

Table 4.7-26 Alternative F - Summary of Nation's Share of County 

and Municipal Spending, 2011 ...................................................................................................4-152

Table 4.7-27 Alternative D - Summary of Nation's Share of County 

and Municipal Spending, 2011 ...................................................................................................4-153

Table 4.7-28 Alternative E - Summary of Nation's Share of County 

and Municipal Spending, 2011 ...................................................................................................4-154

Table 4.7-29 Alternative G - Summary of Nation's Share of County 

and Municipal Spending, 2011 ...................................................................................................4-155

Table 4.7-30 Indirect Effect: Change in New York State Revenues 

and Local Government Revenues and Expenditures by Alternative...........................................4-157

Table 4.8-1 Future Volume Comparison by TAZ under the No Action Alternative .............................4-192

Table 4.8-2 Direct Effects LOS and Queue Summary .......................................................................4-193

Table 4.8-3 Indirect Effects LOS & Queue Summary ........................................................................4-195

Table 4.8-4 Future Toll Booth Capacity Summary .............................................................................4-196

Table 4.8-5 Turning Stone Resort & Casino and Planned Expansion ...............................................4-198

Table 4.8-6 Future Volume Comparison by TAZ ...............................................................................4-200

Table 4.8-7 Background LOS and Queue Summary .........................................................................4-202

Table 4.8-8 Programmed Development LOS and Queue Summary..................................................4-204

Table 4.8-9 Cumulative Effects LOS and Queue Summary...............................................................4-205

Table 4.8-10 Communities Affected by Trust Decision ......................................................................4-207

Table 4.10-1 Population and Economic Characteristics of Census Blocks within the Project Area ...4-282

Table 4.10-2 County Thresholds and Census Block Groups in the Study Area 

with High Concentrations of Minority or Low-Income Persons....................................................4-284
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Table 5.2-1 Nation Payments and Associated Tax Payments Compared to Costs of the Proposed 

Action in 2005 ($ in Millions)...........................................................................................................5-5

Table 5.2-2 Nation Payments and Associated Tax Payments Compared to Costs of the Proposed 

Action in 2011 ($ in Millions)...........................................................................................................5-6

Figures 

Figure 1.1-1 Regional Location..............................................................................................................1-2

Figure 1.1-2 Oneida and Madison Counties ..........................................................................................1-3

Figure 1.1-3 Oneida Reservation...........................................................................................................1-4

Figure 2.4-1 Alternative A (Proposed Action) Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands .................................................2-9

Figure 2.4-2 Alternative B: Phased Acquisition of 35,000 Acres..........................................................2-12

Figure 2.4-3 Alternative C: Group 1 and 2 Lands ................................................................................2-14

Figure 2.4-4 Alternative D: Group 1 Lands Only..................................................................................2-18

Figure 2.4-5 Alternative E: Turning Stone Casino Gaming Floor Tax Lot ............................................2-20

Figure 2.4-6 Alternative F: Alternate Trust Land Grouping ..................................................................2-24

Figure 3.7-1 Employment Growth: Components of Shift-Share Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga 

Counties, 1990-2000. .................................................................................................................3-191

Figure 3.7-2 Earnings in Select Industries in Madison County, Oneida County, and Onondaga County, 

1990-2000 ..................................................................................................................................3-192

Figure 3.7-3 Historic and Projected Employment Madison and Oneida Counties..............................3-193

Figure 3.7-4 Employed Residents and Unemployment Rate Madison and Oneida Counties, 

1990-2004 ..................................................................................................................................3-197

Figure 3.7-5 Unemployment Rate, 1990-2004 Madison and Oneida Counties, New York State 

(non-New York City), and the United States ...............................................................................3-198

Figure 3.7-6 Select Transfer Receipts, 1990-2004 Madison and Oneida Counties New York State 

(non-New York City), and the United States ...............................................................................3-206

Figure 3.7-7 Projected Population Madison County, 2000-30 Comparison of CISER and Woods 

and Poole Projections.................................................................................................................3-214

Figure 3.7-8 Projected Population Oneida County, 2000-30 Comparison of CISER and Woods 

and Poole Projections ................................................................................................................3-215

Figure 3.7-9 Trends in Household Migration, 1990-2003...................................................................3-217

Figure 3.7-10 Nation Contributions to Nation Government Programs and Services, 1995-2005......3-242

Figure 3.7-11 Newly Constructed Housing Units on Nation-owned Land 1995 to 2005: ...................3-257

Figure 3.7-12 Number of Visitors to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino Historic Trends, 

FY1995-FY 2005 and Projections through FY2011 (in Millions) .................................................3-274

Figure 3.7-13 Nation Job Growth, 1990 to 2004 ................................................................................3-291

Figure 3.7-14 Residential Location of Nation Employees, 2005 ........................................................3-297

Figure 3.7-15 Nation Total Payroll Growth, 1995-2004......................................................................3-300

Figure 3.7-16 Location of Supplying New York State Vendors of Nation Purchased Goods and 

Services, FY2005 .......................................................................................................................3-303

Figure 3.7-17 Nation Purchases by Vendor Location, FY 2005.........................................................3-304

Figure 3.7-18 Diagram of Economic Impacts Direct, Indirect and Induced Impacts...........................3-308

Figure 3.7-19 Exit 33 Traffic Analysis: Yearly Entry and Exit Traffic Totals, Percent Increase in 

Traffic, 1992 – 2005 ...................................................................................................................3-325

Figure 3.7-20 Oneida County Visitor Hotel Occupancy Tax, 1992-2004 ...........................................3-341

Figure 3.7-21 Percent of Fire District Revenues from Property Taxes...............................................3-351

Figure 3.7-22 Acreage and Number of Properties Reacquired by the Nation in Study Area, 

1987-2005 ..................................................................................................................................3-358

Figure 3.7-23 Assessed Value at Closing and Cumulative Value, Nation Land Purchases, 

1987-2005 ..................................................................................................................................3-359

Figure 3.7-24 Non-Business Bankruptcy Filings per 1000 Residents, Madison County 

and Oneida County, 1990 2004..................................................................................................3-428

Figure 3.7-25 Violent Crime Rates, Madison County, Oneida County, and New York State, 

1990-2004 ..................................................................................................................................3-430

Figure 3.7-26 Property Crime Rates Madison County, Oneida County, and New York State, 

1990-2004 ..................................................................................................................................3-431

Figure 3.7-27 Index Crimes in Canastota Village and City of Oneida, Madison County 

1990 – 2004................................................................................................................................3-432
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Figure 3.7-28 Index Crimes in Madison County, 1990 to 2004..........................................................3-433

Figure 3.7-29 Index Crimes for Selected Oneida County Villages and Cities, 1990-2004 .................3-434

Figure 3.7-30 Index Crimes in Oneida County, 1990-2004................................................................3-435

Figure 3.7-31 Fire District Debt-to-Revenue Ratio, 1999-2003..........................................................3-457 

Chart 1 Route 13 (just north of Route 31) Daily Traffic Volumes .............................................3-490 

Chart 2 Route 31 (just south of Route 365) Daily Traffic Volumes...........................................3-491 

Chart 3 Route 31 (just east of Route 13) Daily Traffic Volumes...............................................3-492 

Chart 4 Route 365 (just east of I-90 Exit 33) Daily Traffic Volumes .........................................3-493 

Chart 5 Route 365 (between Casino entrance & I-90 Exit 33) Daily Traffic Volumes...............3-494 

Chart 6 Route 5 (just east of Route 365) Daily Traffic Volumes...............................................3-495 

Chart 7 Route 5 (just west of Route 365) Daily Traffic Volumes ..............................................3-496 

Chart 8 Route 46 (just south of County Route 100) Daily Traffic Volumes ..............................3-497 

Photo 1 Turning Stone Resort & Casino with Tower at Turning Stone .....................................3-579 

Photo 2 The Hotel at Turning Stone..........................................................................................3-579 

Photo 3 The Club House at the Shenendoah Golf Club............................................................3-580 

Photo 4 The Club House at the Atunyote Golf Club..................................................................3-580 

Photo 5 Nation Member Residence ..........................................................................................3-581 

Photo 6 Agricultural Facility ......................................................................................................3-582 

Photo 7 SavOn Gas Station and Convenience Store................................................................3-583 

Photo 8 Nation's Marinas..........................................................................................................3-583 

Photo 9 View from Sunset Lake, Facing North Towards the Turning Stone Resort &Casino ...3-586 

Figure 4.7-1 Nation’s Share of Tax Lots and Taxable Assessed Valuation by Municipality...............4-160

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3.2 Land Resources 

Figure 3.2-1 3D Topography 

Figure 3.2-2 Key Map: Topography Quadrangles 

Figure 3.2-3 Topography: Canastota Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-4 Topography: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-5 Topography: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-6 Topography: Munnsville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-7 Topography: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-8 Topography: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-9 Topography: Sylvan Beach Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-10 Topography: Vernon Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-11 Topography: Verona Quadrangle 

Figure 3.2-12 Soils 

Figure 3.2-13 Hydric Soils 

Figure 3.2-14 Bedrock Geology 

Figure 3.2-15 Surficial Geology 

Figure 3.2-16 Land Use - Nation Lands 

Figure 3.2-17 Land Use: Town of Verona 

Figure 3.2-18 Land Use: Town of Vienna 

Figure 3.2-19 Land Use: Town of Vernon 

Figure 3.2-20 Land Use: City of Sherrill 

Figure 3.2-21 Land Use: Town of Augusta 

Figure 3.2-22 Land Use: City of Oneida 

Figure 3.2-23 Land Use: Town of Lenox 

Figure 3.2-24 Land Use: Town of Stockbridge 

Figure 3.2-25 Land Use: Town of Cazenovia 

Figure 3.2-26 Land Use: Town of Lincoln 

Figure 3.2-27 Land Use: Town of Sullivan 

Figure 3.2-28 Land Use: Town of Smithfield 

Figure 3.2-29 Land Use: Town of Fenner 

3.3 Water Resources 

Figure 3.3-1 Regional Surface Water Resources 

Figure 3.3-2 Oneida Lake Watershed and Sub-watersheds 

Figure 3.3-3 Public Water Supply 

Figure 3.3-4 100 and 500 Year Floodplains 
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Figure 3.3-5 Groundwater Wells and Aquifers 

Figure 3.3-6 Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters of the U.S 

Figure 3.3-7 Key Map: USGS Quadrangles for Wetlands Mapping 

Figure 3.3-8 New York State Wetlands: Canastota Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-9 Federal Wetlands: Canastota Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-10 New York State Wetlands: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-11 Federal Wetlands: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-12 New York State Wetlands: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-13 Federal Wetlands: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-14 New York State Wetlands: Munnsville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-15 Federal Wetlands: Munnsville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-16 New York State Wetlands: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-17 Federal Wetlands: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-18 New York State Wetlands: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-19 Federal Wetlands: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-20 New York State Wetlands: Sylvan Beach Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-21 Federal Wetlands: Sylvan Beach Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-22 New York State Wetlands: Vernon Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-23 Federal Wetlands: Vernon Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-24 New York State Wetlands: Verona Quadrangle 

Figure 3.3-25 Federal Wetlands: Verona Quadrangle 

3.4 Air 

Figure 3.4-1 Air Quality Monitoring Stations 

3.5 Living Resources 

Figure 3.5-1 Chronic Wasting Disease: NYSDEC Containment Zone and Sample Locations 

Figure 3.5-2 New York State Natural Heritage Program - Location of Rare and Endangered Fauna 

Figure 3.5-3 Farmland 

Figure 3.5-4 Agricultural Districts 

3.6 Cultural Resources 

Figure 3.6-1 Nation Parcels within 1000 ft of Sites Listed on the New York State and National 

Registers of Historic Places 

Figure 3.6-2 Nation Parcels within 1000 ft of Sites Listed on the New York State and National 

Registers of Historic Places 

Figure 3.6-3 Nation Parcels within 1000 ft of Sites Listed on the New York State and National 

Registers of Historic Places 

Figure 3.6-4 Key Map: Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older Quadrangles 

Figure 3.6-5 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Canastota 

Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-6 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-7 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-8 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Munnsville 

Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-9 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-10 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 years and Older: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-11 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Sylvan Beach 

Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-12 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Vernon Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-13 Nation Parcels Containing Existing Buildings 50 Years and Older: Verona Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-14 Key Map: General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites 

Figure 3.6-15 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Canastota Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-16 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-17 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-18 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Munnsville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-19 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-20 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-21 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Sylvan Beach 

Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-22 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Vernon Quadrangle 
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Figure 3.6-23 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Verona Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-24 Key Map: Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties 

Figure 3.6-25 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Canastota Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-26 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-27 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-28 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Munnsville Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-29 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-30 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-31 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Sylvan Beach Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-32 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Vernon Quadrangle 

Figure 3.6-33 Prehistoric Archaeological Sensitive Properties: Verona Quadrangle 

3.7 Socioeconomic Conditions 

Figure 3.7-1 Nation Employment (2005) 

Figure 3.7-2 Vendor Purchases 

Figure 3.7-3 Community Facilities 

3.8 Resource Use Patterns 

Figure 3.8-1 Mines 

Figure 3.8-2 Oil and Gas Wells 

Figure 3.8-3 Transportation Study Area 

Figure 3.8-4 Average Annual Daily Traffic 

Figure 3.8-5 Turning Stone Resort & Casino Lane Configuration 

Figure 3.8-6 Existing Traffic Volumes – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 3.8-7 Existing Traffic Volumes – Special Event Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 3.8-8 Existing Traffic Volumes – Special Event Weekend P.M. Peak 

Figure 3.8-9 Existing Level of Service – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 3.8-10 Existing Level of Service – Special Event Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 3.8-11 Existing Level of Service – Special Event Weekend P.M. Peak 

Figure 3.8-12 High Accident Locations 

Figure 3.8-13 Nation Land Use Districts 

3.9 Other Values 

Figure 3.9-1 Noise Monitoring Locations 

Figure 3.9-2 Visual Resources and Potential Viewshed 

Figure 3.9-3 Observed Visibility and Potential Viewshed 

Figure 3.9-4 Solid Waste Facilities 

Figure 3.9-5 RCRA and CERCLA Sites 

Figure 3.9-6 Chemical Bulk Storage Facilities 

Figure 3.9-7 Petroleum Bulk Storage Facilities 

Figure 3.9-8 Hazardous Waste Sites 

4.8 Resource Use Patterns 

Figure 4.8-1 Alternative G Direct Effects Traffic Volumes – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-2 Alternative G Direct Effects Level of Service – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-3 Indirect Effects Traffic Volumes – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-4 Indirect Effects Level of Service – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-5 Background Traffic Volumes – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-6 Background Level of Service – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-7 Program Development – Traffic Volumes Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Figure 4.8-8 Program Development – Level of Service – Typical Weekday P.M. Peak 

Appendix D (Cultural Resources) 

Figure D-1 Key Map: General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites 

Figure D-2 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Canastota Quadrangle 

Figure D-3 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Jewell Quadrangle 

Figure D-4 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Morrisville Quadrangle 

Figure D-5 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Munnsville Quadrangle 

Figure D-6 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Oneida Quadrangle 

Figure D-7 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Oran Quadrangle 

Figure D-8 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Sylvan Beach 

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Figure D-9 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Vernon Quadrangle 

Figure D-10 General Locations of Previously Identified Archaeological Sites: Verona Quadrangle 

Appendix F (Transportation) 

Figure F-1 Transportation Analysis Zones 
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Appendices 

Appendix A (Land Use) 

Existing and Future Land Use by Alternative 

New York State Office of Real Property Services Land Use Code List 

Nation Land Use Data 

Appendix B (Water Resources) 

Wastewater Service Agreement by and between Town of Verona and the Oneida Indian Nation 

Reclaimed Water Agreement between the Oneida Indian Nation and the City of Oneida 

Intercommunity Wastewater Agreement by and between City of Oneida, Madison County, New York 

and Town of Verona, Oneida County, New York 

Agreement between the Oneida Indian Nation and the Town of Verona for the Creation of Sewer and 

Water Districts 

Potable Water and Wastewater Utilities on Nation Lands 

Appendix C (Living Resources) 

NYSNHP Rare Plant Status List June 2005 

New York State Breeding Bird Atlas 2000 – 2005: List of Species in the Project Vicinity 

Habitat Survey of Nation Lands 

Appendix D (Cultural Resources) 

Previously Identified Archaeological Sites Located within or in Proximity to the Area of Potential Effect 

for the Proposed Action 

Previously Identified Archaeological Sites Figures 

Historic Resources – Architectural Properties 

Photo Log of Nation Parcels with Standing Structures Over 50 Years Old 

Oneida Indian Nation Heritage Preservation Program 

Covenant/Memorandum of Understanding between USEPA Region 2 and the Nation 

Letter Agreement to Share Archaeological Site Information 

Agreements between the Nation, SHPO and USEPA 

Notable Oneida Archaeological Sites Not Located on Nation Lands or Their Immediate Vicinity 

Nation Parcels Located within Archaeologically Sensitive Areas 

Appendix E (Socioeconomic Conditions) 

Fiscal Impact Analysis of Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages 

Local Fiscal Data Definitions 

Multipliers 

Tax Estimation Method 

Transfer Payments and Unemployment in Oneida and Madison Counties 

Appendix F (Transportation) 

Transportation Analysis Zones 

Automated Traffic Recorder Data 

SavOn Trip Generation Analysis and Data 

Traffic Manual Count Data 

Safety Analysis Data 

Traffic Impact Study 

Turning Stone Resort & Casino Peak Hour Trip Generation 

Appendix G (Land Use Plans and Zoning) 

City of Sherrill Compact 

City of Oneida Agreement 

Local Zoning of Nation Lands 

Appendix H (Noise) 

Noise Monitoring Data 

Appendix I (Visual Resources) 

Demolition Practices on Nation Lands 

Completed and Planned Demolition on Nation Lands 
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Demolition Photos Nation Parcel 19 

Demolition Photos Nation Parcel 26 

Demolition Photos Nation Parcel 101 

Demolition Photos Nation Parcel 139 

Demolition Photos Nation Parcel 286 

Appendix J (Consultation and Coordination) 

Oneida Nation Correspondence 

Tribal Correspondence 

Federal Correspondence 

New York State Correspondence 

Correspondence with Madison and Oneida Counties 

Local Correspondence 

School District Correspondence 

Miscellaneous Correspondence 

Memorandum of Understanding 

Appendix K (Tables) 

Approximate Percentage of Mapped Soils Underlying Nation Lands 

Farmland Soils Located in Madison County on Nation Lands 

Farmland Soils Located in Oneida County on Nation Lands 

Group 1 Lands Utilized for Livestock or Crops 

Group 2 Lands Utilized for Livestock or Crops 

Group 3 Lands Utilized for Livestock or Crops 

Phase II ESA’s Conducted on Nations Parcels 

Phase II Site Status Review and Conclusions/Recommendations 

Appendix L (Land into Trust Historical Context Documentation) 

Oneida Land Claim Experts Reports 

Oneida Land Claim Depositional Transcripts 

NYSDEC Appendices 

Deposition of Francis Hutchins