Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

Land Use, Zoning, and 

Land Use Plans 

All existing uses on the Nation’s 17,370 acres continue including 98 Nation member residences, all government services, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, all business enterprises, 11,451 acres of agriculture, 4,227 acres for hunting and fishing, 3,106 acres of wetlands, and all cultural and historic sites. State and local governments have contended that Nation lands interspersed with non-Nation lands could impact local government uniform planning and zoning. However, uses on trust lands generally consistent with local regulations and plans. Oneida Indian Nation Land Use Ordinance requires development to be in harmony and compatibility with adjoining uses. 

All existing uses on the Nation’s 17,370 acres continue including 98 Nation member residences, all government services, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, all business enterprises, 11,451 acres of agriculture, 4,227 acres for hunting and fishing, 3,106 acres of wetlands, and all cultural and historic sites. Likely increase in these uses as additional 17,630 acres enters trust. State and local governments have contended that Nation lands interspersed with non-Nation lands could impact local government uniform planning and zoning. However, uses on trust lands generally consistent with local regulations and plans. Oneida Indian Nation Land Use Ordinance requires development to be in harmony and compatibility with adjoining uses. 

All existing uses on the Nation’s 9,903 acres continue including 85 Nation member residences, all government services, Turning Stone Resort & Casino, all business enterprises, 5,409 acres of agriculture, 2,235 acres for hunting and fishing, 2,263 acres of wetlands, and a large number of cultural and historic sites. State and local governments have contended that Nation lands interspersed with non-Nation lands could impact local government uniform planning and zoning. However, uses on trust lands generally consistent with local regulations and plans. Oneida Indian Nation Land Use Ordinance requires development to be in harmony and compatibility with adjoining uses. Group 3 lands omitted from trust including important agricultural and archaeological lands. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted lands alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local zoning regulations. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and New York State/local governments. 

All existing uses on the Nation’s 3,428 acres continue including the Turning Stone Resort & Casino, its supporting business enterprises, 1,549 acres of agriculture, 843 acres of wetlands, and a few historic sites. State and local governments have contended that Nation lands interspersed with non-Nation lands could impact local government uniform planning and zoning. However, uses on trust lands generally consistent with local regulations and plans. Oneida Indian Nation Land Use 

Ordinance requires development to be in harmony and compatibility with adjoining uses. Group 2 and 3 lands omitted from trust including 96 Nation member residences, all government services, all hunting and fishing lands, all wetlands, important agricultural lands, and the great majority of cultural and archaeological lands. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted lands alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local zoning regulations. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and New York State/local governments. 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

Surface Water No physical disturbance or use 

of surface waters or their watersheds. Slight increase in water demand and wastewater generation from new Nation member housing and Turning Stone Resort & Casino amenity improvements. 

No physical disturbance or use of surface waters or their watersheds. Slight increase in water demand and wastewater generation from new Nation member and Turning Stone Resort & Casino amenity improvements 

No physical disturbance or use of surface waters or their watersheds. Slight increase in water demand and wastewater generation from new member and Turning Stone Resort & Casino amenity improvements. 

No physical disturbance or use of surface waters or their watersheds. Slight increase in water demand and wastewater generation from new member and Turning Stone Resort & Casino amenity improvements. 

No physsurface watershwater degeneratand TurCasino Golf couPTNP-F reuse ato receivwater m

Air No direct effects to air quality of 

local area or surrounding region. 

No direct effects to air quality of local area or surrounding region. 

No direct effects to air quality of local area or surrounding region. Under the PTNP-F scenario, minor insignificant benefit from discontinued activities that produce air emissions. 

No direct effects to air quality of local area or surrounding region. Under the PTNP-F scenario, minor insignificant benefit from discontinued activities that produce air emissions. 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

Agriculture No direct effect on agricultural resources. 14,817 acres in 

farmland classification of which 11,287 acres currently used for crops and livestock. Current crop/livestock rentals and cropping patterns maintained. Possible moderate increase of Black Angus herd and some crop production. The Nation's traditional Three Sisters cropland continued. No planned conversion of agricultural lands that impact the character or use patterns in the local communities. 

No direct effect on agricultural resources. Substantial increase of available agricultural land over Alternative A. Current crop/livestock rentals and cropping patterns maintained. Possible moderate increase of Black Angus herd and some crop production. The Nation's traditional Three Sisters cropland continued. No planned conversion of agricultural lands that impact the character or use patterns in the local communities. 

No direct effect on agricultural resources. 8,847 acres in farmland classification of which 4,170 acres currently used for crops and livestock. Under the PTP or PTNP-DC scenarios current crop/livestock rentals and cropping patterns maintained, possible moderate increase of Black Angus herd and some crop production, and the Nation's traditional Three Sisters cropland continued. Under the PTNP-F scenario, extensive agricultural lands in Group 3 omitted from trust and alienated including crop/livestock rentals, Black Angus herd, and the Three Sisters traditional cropland. 

No direct effect on agricultural resources. 1,250 acres of agricultural lands but much in open space use. Under the PTP or PTNP-DC scenarios current crop/livestock rentals and cropping patterns maintained, possible moderate increase of Black Angus herd and some crop production, and the Nation's traditional Three Sisters cropland continued. Under the PTNP-F scenario, the majority of agricultural lands (10,040 acres) in Groups 2 and 3 omitted from trust and alienated including crop/livestock rentals, Black Angus herd and the Three Sisters traditional cropland. 

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Historic, Cultural, 

and Religious Properties 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on properties on or off Nation lands. Total of 447 historic, cultural, and religious resources on or in proximity to Nation lands included in Alternative A. All Nation owned significant historic, cultural, and religious sites enter trust and with sovereignty they remain under Oneida stewardship and they have added protection from ARPA (Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979) and NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990) while retaining Section 106 protection under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on historic, cultural or religious properties on or off Nation lands. Potential for largest amount of trust land containing cultural assets. All Nation owned significant historic, cultural, and religious sites enter trust and with sovereignty they remain under Oneida stewardship and they have added protection from ARPA and NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on historic, cultural or religious properties on or off Nation lands. Total of 327 historic, cultural, and religious resources on or in proximity to Nation lands. Significant Oneida sites enter trust and with sovereignty they remain under Nation stewardship and they have added protection from ARPA and NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. None of Group 3 historic, cultural, and religious lands including significant Oneida sites enter trust and without sovereignty the added protection of ARPA and NAGPRA is eliminated. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted historic, cultural, and religious lands alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local regulation and NHPA 106 protection. Same under the 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on historic, cultural or religious properties on or off Nation lands. Total of 51 historic, cultural, and religious resources on or in proximity to Nation lands. Small part of Nation owned historic, cultural, and religious lands enter trust, remain under Oneida stewardship and have added protection from ARPA and NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. However, none of Groups 2 and 3 historic, cultural, and religious lands including the majority of significant Oneida sites enter trust and have added protection of ARPA and NAGPRA. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted historic, cultural, and religious lands alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

PTNP-DC scenario with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and the New York State/local governments. 

regulation and the NHPA Section 106 protection. Same in PTNP-DC with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and the New York State/local governments. 

Archaeological 

Resources 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on archaeological sites and properties on or off Nation lands. All of the 157 archaeological identified sites located on Nation lands including the most significant ones enter trust and with sovereignty they remain under Oneida stewardship and they have added protection from the ARPA and the NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. New York State jurisdiction over archaeological resources in trust a non-issue given the Nation/State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) cooperative agreement in place and the Oneida Indian Nation Historic Preservation Ordinance. 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on archaeological sites and properties on or off Nation lands. Potential for largest amount of trust land containing archaeological assets. All the Nation’s most significant archaeological sites enter trust and have added protection from the ARPA and the NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. New York State jurisdiction over archaeological resources in trust a non-issue given the Nation/SHPO cooperative agreement in place and the Oneida Indian Nation Historic Preservation Ordinance. 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on archaeological sites and properties on or off Nation lands. 100 or 64 percent of the total identified archaeological sites on Nation lands including some significant Oneida sites enter trust, remain under Oneida stewardship, and have added protection from the ARPA and the NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. New York State jurisdiction over archaeological resources in trust a non-issue given the Nation/SHPO cooperative agreement in place and the Oneida Indian Nation Historic Preservation Ordinance. None of Group 3 archaeological sites including some significant ones enter trust and do not have protection of the ARPA and the NAGPRA. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted archaeological sites alienated. Could retain these omitted lands 

No physical disturbance and no direct adverse effects on archaeological sites and properties on or off Nation lands. Only six (four percent) of the total identified archaeological sites on Nation lands enter trust, remain under Oneida stewardship, and have protection from the ARPA and the NAGPRA while retaining Section 106 protection under the NHPA. New York State jurisdiction over archaeological resources in trust a non-issue given the Nation/SHPO cooperative agreement in place and the Oneida Indian Nation Historic Preservation Ordinance. Virtually none of the significant archaeological sites enter trust nor have protection of the ARPA and the NAGPRA. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted archaeological sites alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario, 

No physdirect adarchaeoproperti

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local regulation and the NHPA Section 106 protection. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario, with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and the New York State/local governments. 

with only New York State/local regulation and the NHPA Section 106 protection. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario, with jurisdiction dispute between the Nation and the New York State/local governments 

Regional 

Economics/Employment 

and Income 

In 2005, the Turning Stone Resort & Casino employed 3,779 people and the SavOn gas stations and convenience stores employed 279 people. In the next five years, modest increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino jobs of about 50 per year due to visitor increase (3.1 percent annually) to total of 4,033. SavOn gas station and convenience stores and other Nation enterprise jobs (65) remain constant. Current Nation government employment of 488 only increases by 17 jobs. Total Nation employment grows from 4,611 to 4,882. Modest net increase in jobs at non-Nation local businesses from 912 ($31.9 million in earnings) to 963 ($33.6 million) due to multiplier spending by the Nation and its employees plus added jobs and earnings from off-site visitor spending. 

In 2005, Turning Stone Resort & Casino employed 3,779 people and the SavOn gas stations and convenience stores employed 279 people. In the next five years, modest increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino jobs of about 50 per year due to visitor increase (3.1 percent annually) to a total of 4,033. SavOn gas station and convenience stores and other Nation enterprise jobs remain constant. Current Nation government employment of 488 only increases by 17 jobs. Total Nation employment grows from 4,611 to 4,882. Modest net increase in jobs at non-Nation local businesses from 912 ($31.9 million in earnings) to 963 ($33.6 million) due to multiplier spending by the Nation and its employees plus added jobs and earnings from off-site visitor spending. 

In 2005, Turning Stone Resort & Casino employed 3,779 people and the SavOn gas stations and convenience stores employed 279 people. In the next five years, modest increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino jobs of about 50 per year due to visitor increase (3.1 percent annually) to total of 4,033. SavOn gas station and convenience stores remain constant. Small drop in other enterprise jobs to 57. Current Nation government employment of 488 only increases by 17 jobs. Total Nation employment grows from 4,611 to 4,874. Modest net increase in jobs at non-Nation local businesses from 912 ($31.9 million in earnings) to 960 ($33.6 million) due to multiplier spending by the Nation and its employees plus added jobs and earnings from off-site visitor spending. Similar increases occur under the PTNP-DC andPTP scenarios, Under the 

Modest increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino and only Patrick Road SavOn gas station and convenience store jobs due to visitor increase; loss of 231 jobs at other SavOns. Turning Stone Resort and Casino jobs total 4,032. Decrease in Nation government jobs to 446. Total Nation employment decreases from 4,611 to 4,581. Loss of 59 jobs at non-Nation local businesses. Similar changes under the PTNP-DC and PTP scenarios to Alternative A. Under the PTNP-F scenario, Group 2 and 3 lands are alienated and loss of 301 Nation enterprise jobs including those at 12 SavOns 

gas stations and convenience stores, marinas, and agricultural operations. 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

PTNP-F scenario, Group 3 lands alienated and loss of few agricultural jobs there. 

Demographics/Housing No significant change of employee in-migration in the 

next five years (estimated increase of 261 into Oneida and Madison counties) due to gradual employment growth and high proportion of local hiring. Limited in-migration of Oneida Nation members added to the area. Increase of school aged children in five years insignificant because of small total population change. 

No significant change of employee in-migration in the next five years (estimated increase of 261 into Oneida and Madison Counties) due to gradual employment growth and high proportion of local hiring. Limited in-migration of Oneida Nation members added to the area. Increase of school aged children insignificant in five years because of small total population change. 

No significant change of employee in-migration in the next five years (estimated increase of 261 into Oneida and Madison Counties) due to gradual employment growth and high proportion of local hiring. Limited in-migration of Oneida Nation members added to the area. Increase of school aged children insignificant in the five years because of small total population change. Similar under the PTP or PTNP-DC scenarios. Under the PTNP-F scenario, Group 3 lands alienated and possible loss of 13 current member residences with resulting potential out-migration. 7,467 acres of property entering real estate market could cause reduced property values in the central New York region. 

 Much less employee inmigration in the next five years (estimated increase of 68 into Oneida and Madison Counties) due to limited employment growth and high proportion of local hiring. Increase of school aged children insignificant because of small total population change Similar to Alternative A under the PTP or PTNP-DC scenario. Under the PTNP-F scenario, Group 2 and 3 lands alienated and significant loss of 96 current member residences with resulting potential out-migration. 13,942 acres of property entering real estate market could cause reduced property values in the central New York region. 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

Nation Government 

Programs and Services 

All current government programs will be maintained including health, education, housing, recreation and cultural activities, day care, and public safety. Number of users stays the same or slight increase from inmigration. The Nation spent $16.8 million on these programs in 2005 and spending would increase proportionally with government employment and based on enterprise revenues. 

All current government programs will be maintained and possible increase to administer the additional 17,630 acres, including health, education, housing, recreation and cultural activities, day care, and public safety. Number of users stays the same or slight increase from in-migration. The Nation spent $16.8 million on these programs in 2005 and spending would increase proportionally with government employment and based on enterprise revenues. 

All current government programs will be maintained including health, education, housing, recreation and cultural activities, day care, and public safety. Number of users stays the same or slight increase from inmigration. The Nation spent $16.8 million on these programs in 2005 and spending will increase proportionally with government employment and based on enterprise revenues. Similar under the PTP and PTNP-DC scenarios. Under the PTNP-F scenario, Group 3 lands alienated and government programs and related spending associated with operations on those lands would cease. 

Current programs maintained to support Group 1 lands. Under the PTP and PTNP-DC scenarios, all government programs continued and spending will increase proportionally with government employment and based on enterprise revenues. Under the PTNP-F scenario Group 2 and 3 lands alienated all government programs and related spending may be severely curtailed or cease as they are located in facilities on the lands omitted from trust. Overall spending may also decrease based on loss or decline of SavOn gas station and convenience store revenues. 

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Fiscal Impacts 17,370 acres exempt from property taxes adversely affects 

local government revenues. Property tax on these lands is $2.7 million not including contested assessment of the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Nation payments to local governments of $38.5 million since 1995 and will keep paying for services provided. Nation employees paid $5.6 million for property taxes and $3.3 million in income taxes in 2005; multiplier effect stimulated $7.3 million in State taxes and another $1.2 million in local sales taxes. All of these figures increase with job growth of the Nation enterprises. The Nation paid $2.2 million and $2.8 million to the New York State Police and New York Racing and Wagering Board for services to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Overall, in 2005 Nation agreements and employee and multiplier taxes generated $24.2 

35,000 acres exempt from property taxes adversely affects local government revenues. Property tax on these lands $5.4m not including contested assessment of the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. In 2005 Nation payments to local governments of $38.5 million since 1995 and will keep paying for services provided. Nation employees paid $5.6 million for property taxes and $3.3 million in income taxes in 2005; multiplier effect stimulated $7.3 million in State taxes and another $1.2 million in local sales taxes. All these figures increase with job growth of the Nation enterprises. The Nation paid $2.2 million and $2.8 million to the New York State Police and New York State Racing and Wagering Board for services to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Overall, in 2005 Nation agreements and employee and multiplier taxes generated $24.2 

9,903 acres exempt from property taxes adversely affects local government revenues. Property tax on these lands $2.4 million not including contested assessment of the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. In 2005 Nation payments to local governments of $38.5 million since 1995 and will keep paying for services provided. Nation employees paid $5.6 million for property taxes and $3.3 million in income taxes in 2005; multiplier effect stimulated $7.3 million in State taxes and another $1.2 million in local sales taxes. All these figures increase with job growth of the Nation enterprises. The Nation paid $2.2 million and $2.8 million to the New York State Police and New York State Racing and Wagering Board for services to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Overall, in 2005 Nation agreements and employee and multiplier taxes generated $24.2 

3,248 acres exempt from property taxes adversely affects local government revenues. Property tax on these lands $1.0 million but contested assessment of the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. In 2005 Nation payments to local governments of $38.5 million since 1995 and will keep paying for services provided. Nation employees paid $5.6 million for property taxes and $3.3 million in income taxes in 2005; multiplier effect stimulated $7.3 million in State taxes and another $1.2 million in local sales taxes. All these figures decrease with job decline at the Nation enterprises. The Nation paid $2.2 million and $2.8 

million to the New York State Police and New York State Racing and Wagering Board for their services to the Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Overall, in 2005 Nation agreements and employee and multiplier taxes 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

million versus costs of $6 million, resulting in net revenues of over $18 million to State and local governments. 

million versus costs of $6 million, resulting in net revenues of over $18 million to State and local governments. 

million versus costs of $6 million, resulting in net revenues of over $18 million to State and local governments. Under the PTP scenario, Group 3 property tax of $264 thousand paid. Under the PTNP-F scenario, taxes not paid and Group 3 land alienated; new owners pay property taxes. Under the PTNP-DC scenario, taxation remains in dispute. 

generated $24.2 million versus costs of $6 million, resulting in net revenues of over $18 million to State and local governments. Under the PTP scenario, Groups 2 and 3 property tax of $1.7 million paid Under the PTNP-F scenario, taxes not paid and Group 2 and 3 lands alienated; new owners pay property taxes. Loss of 300 jobs reduces income and other taxes. Under the PTNP-DC scenario, taxation remains in dispute. 

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Lifestyles and Cultural 

Values 

 Nation lands containing all social, cultural, and religious practices as well as all historical and archaeological resources conveyed to trust, have added protection under the ARPA and the NAGPRA, and remain under Oneida stewardship. Includes Shako: wi Cultural Center, Ray Elm Children & Elders Center, Village of White Pines, Festival Sites, traditional croplands, and cultural service departments. Secures a land base for the Oneida to preserve traditional culture and lifeways on its ancestral lands. 

 Nation lands containing all social, cultural, and religious practices as well as all historical and archaeological resources conveyed to trust, have added protection under the ARPA and the NAGPRA, and remain under Oneida stewardship. Includes Shako: wi Cultural Center, Ray Elm Children & Elders Center, Village of White Pines, Festival Sites, traditional croplands, and cultural service departments. Would likely increase the cultural assets of the Nation and could secure the largest land base for the Oneida to preserve traditional culture and lifeways on its ancestral lands. 

Nation lands containing most social, cultural, and religious practices as well as a majority of historical and archaeological resources conveyed to trust, have added protection under the ARPA and the NAGPRA, and remain under Oneida stewardship. Includes Shako: wi Cultural Center, Ray Elm Children & Elders Center, Village of White Pines, Festival Sites, plus cultural service departments. Group 3 lands omitted from trust contain traditional croplands and some important archaeological sites. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted lands alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local regulation. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and New York State/local governments. Overall could secure a land base 

Neither Nation lands containing social, cultural, and religious practices nor the majority of historical and archaeological resources would be conveyed to trust. The Shako: wi Cultural Center, Ray Elm Children & Elders Center, Village of White Pines, Festival Sites, plus cultural service departments all omitted from trust. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted lands alienated. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario with only New York State/local regulation. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and New York State/local governments. Overall would not secure a land base for the Oneida to preserve traditional culture and lifeways on its ancestral lands. 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

for the Oneida to preserve traditional culture and lifeways on its ancestral lands. 

Community 

Infrastructure 

No direct adverse effects on community facilities and services related to police protection, fire protection, schools or medical care/emergency services. No significant increase in crime, emergency medical or other assistance because of minimal increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino visitors, new employees, and Nation population. Service agreements and cooperative service efforts such as Mutual Aid Plan (MAP) expected to continue. Vernon Fire Department service agreement unresolved. Local and New York State Police have complete enforcement power on all Nation lands. 

No direct adverse effects on community facilities and services related to police protection, fire protection, schools or medical care/emergency services. No significant increase in crime, emergency medical or other assistance because of minimal increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino visitors, new employees, and Nation population. Service agreements and cooperative service efforts such as MAP expected to continue. Vernon Fire Department service agreement unresolved. Local and New York State Police have complete enforcement power on all Nation lands. 

No direct adverse effects on community facilities and services related to police protection, fire protection, schools or medical care/emergency services. No significant increase in crime, emergency medical or other assistance because of minimal increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino visitors, new employees, and Nation population. Service agreements and cooperative service efforts such as MAP expected to continue. Vernon Fire Department service agreement unresolved. Local and New York State Police have complete enforcement power on all Nation lands. Under the PTP scenario, omitted Group 3 land tax revenue could support community services directly and all Nation enterprises and activities utilize those services. Under the PTNP-F scenario, Group 3 lands transfer ownership and new owner tax revenue could support 

No direct adverse effects on community facilities and services related to police protection, fire protection, schools or medical care/emergency services. No significant increase in crime, emergency medical or other assistance because of minimal increase in Turning Stone Resort & Casino visitors, new employees, and Nation population. Service agreements and cooperative service efforts such as MAP expected to continue. Vernon Fire Department service agreement unresolved. Local and New York State Police have complete enforcement power on all Nation lands. Under the PTP scenario, omitted Group 2 and 3 lands tax revenue could support community services directly and all Nation enterprises and activities utilize those services. Under the PTNP-F scenario, Group 2 and 3 lands transfer 

No direccommunrelated tprotectiocare/em

significaemergeassistanincrease & Casinemployepopulatiand coosuch as continueDepartmunresolvState Poenforcemlands. Uomitted support directly and actiservicesscenarioownershrevenue commun
Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

community services. Under the PTNP-DC scenario, taxation and jurisdiction of Group 3 lands remains unresolved with Nation service agreements continued. 

ownership and new owner tax revenue could support community services. Under the PTNP-DC scenario, taxation and jurisdiction of Group 2 and 3 lands remains unresolved with Nation service agreements continued. 

PTNP-Djurisdictremains service 

Hunting and Fishing All Nation designated hunting and fishing lands (4,227 acres) 

enter trust. Preserves traditional lifeway of hunting and fishing preventing all these lands from future alienation. 

All Nation designated hunting and fishing lands (4,228 acres) enter trust and provides potential for largest land base to practice future hunting and fishing. Preserves traditional lifeway of hunting and fishing preventing all these lands from future alienation. 

53 percent (2,235 acres) of Nation designated hunting and fishing lands enter trust, preserving that land for traditional lifeway of hunting and fishing and preventing it from future alienation. Almost half of the hunting and fishing lands omitted from trust and alienated under the PTNP-F scenario. Could retain use of omitted lands under the PTP scenario with New York State/local regulation. Same for the PTNP-DC scenario, with jurisdiction in dispute. 

None of Nation designated hunting and fishing lands enter trust, and no land left for preserving traditional lifeway of hunting and fishing. All of the hunting and fishing lands omitted from trust and alienated under the PTNP-F scenario. Could retain use of omitted lands under the PTP scenario with New York State/local regulation. Same for the PTNPDC scenario with jurisdiction in dispute. 

None of hunting trust, anpreservihunting hunting from truthe PTNretain usthe PTP State/lothe PTNjurisdict
Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

Mining No alteration to mining resource use on Nation or non-Nation 

lands. Continue operations at Nation's sand and gravel quarry at current extraction levels. 

No alteration to mining resource use on Nation or non-Nation lands. Continue operations at Nation's sand and gravel quarry at current extraction levels. 

No alteration to mining resource use on Nation or non-Nation lands. Continue operations at Nation's sand and gravel quarry at current extraction levels. 

No alteration to mining resource use on Nation or non-Nation lands. Quarry omitted from trust but under the PTP or PTNP-DC scenario, continues operations at Nation's sand and gravel quarry with extraction rates regulated by New York State. Under the PTNP-F scenario, quarry alienated. 

No alteruse on Nlands. Qbut undescenarioNation's with extNew YoPTNP-F alienate

Recreation No alteration to use of 

recreational resources on Nation or non-Nation lands. All recreational resources on Nation lands are conveyed into trust. 

No alteration to use of recreational resources on Nation or non-Nation lands. All recreational resources on Nation lands are conveyed into trust. 

No alteration to use of recreational resources on Nation or non-Nation lands. Majority of recreational resources on Nation lands are conveyed into trust. 279 acres are omitted from trust. Under the PTP or PTNP-DC scenario, all recreational resources on omitted lands are available. Under the PTNP-F scenario, these lands alienated. 

No alteration to use of recreational resources on Nation or non-Nation lands. 874 acres of recreational resources on Group 1 lands are conveyed into trust. 579 acres including the Nation Gym and all marinas are omitted from trust. Under the PTP or PTNPDC scenario, all recreational resources on omitted lands are available. Under the PTNP-F scenario, these lands alienated. 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

Transportation 

Network 

Traffic projected to increase to 2,174 trips in 2011 at evening peak but measures installed in 1997 still adequately accommodate roadway volume. Only drop in Level of Service (LOS) at intersection of NYS Route 365 and I-90 Exit 33. Accidents attributed predominately to driver error and not to roadway design nor to Nation activities.. 

Traffic projected to increase to 2,174 trips in 2011 at evening peak but measures installed in 1997 still adequately accommodate roadway volume. Only drop in LOS at intersection of NYS Route 365 and I-90 Exit 33. Accidents attributed predominately to driver error and not to roadway design nor to Nation activities. 

Traffic projected to increase to 2,174 trips in 2011 at evening peak but measures installed in 1997 still adequately accommodate roadway volume. Only drop in LOS at intersection of NYS Route 365 and I-90 Exit 33. Accidents attributed predominately to driver error and not to roadway design nor to Nation activities. 

Traffic projected to increase to 2,174 trips in 2011 at evening peak but measures installed in 1997 still adequately accommodate roadway volume. Only drop in LOS at intersection of NYS Route 365 and I-90 Exit 33. Accidents attributed predominately to driver error and not to roadway design nor to Nation activities. 

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Regulatory 

Jurisdiction 

All 17,370 acres of Nation lands enter trust and the jurisdiction of these lands is under Nation governance. The Nation's selfgoverning policies and federal regulations apply. New York State and local governments could not assert uniform regulatory control and contend that is an adverse affect on them. However, the Nation's policy to protect environmental resources enables general consistency and equivalency in applying environmental standards across non-Nation and Nation lands. 

All 17,370 acres of Nation lands plus additional 17,630 acres enter trust and the jurisdiction of these lands is under Nation governance. The Nation's selfgoverning policies and federal regulations apply. New York State and local governments could not assert uniform regulatory control and contend that is an adverse affect on them. However, the Nation's policy to protect environmental resources enables general consistency and equivalency in applying environmental standards across non-Nation and Nation lands. 

9,903 acres of Nation lands enter trust and the jurisdiction of these lands is under Nation governance. The Nation's selfgoverning policies and federal regulations apply. New York State and local governments could not assert uniform regulatory control and contend that is an adverse affect on them. However, the Nation's policy to protect environmental resources enables general consistency and equivalency in applying environmental standards across non-Nation and Nation lands. Group 3 lands including important agricultural activities and archaeological sites would be omitted from trust. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted lands alienated and under New York State/local jurisdiction. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario, with only New York State/local regulations. Same under the 

3,428 acres of Nation lands enter trust and the jurisdiction of these lands is under Nation governance. The Nation's selfgoverning policies and federal regulations apply. New York State and local governments could not assert uniform regulatory control and contend that is an adverse affect on them. However, the Nation's policy to protect environmental resources enables general consistency and equivalency in applying environmental standards across non-Nation and Nation lands. Group 2 and 3 lands omitted from trust including majority of member housing, all government services, all hunting and fishing lands, all wetlands, important agricultural lands, and the great majority of cultural and archaeological lands. Under the PTNP-F scenario, all of these omitted lands alienated and under New York State/local 

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Table 2.6-2 

Comparison of Consequences Among Alternatives

Alternative A 

Proposed Action 

Group 1, 2, and 3 Lands 

Alternative B 

Phased Acquisition of 

35,000 Acres 

Alternative C 

Group 1 and 2 Lands 

Alternative D 

Group 1 Lands Only 

Turn

Ga

PTNP-DC scenario, with jurisdiction in dispute between Nation and New York State/local governments. 

jurisdiction. Could retain these omitted lands under the PTP scenario, with only New York State/local regulations. Same under the PTNP-DC scenario, with jurisdiction in dispute between the Nation and New York State/local governments. 

Environmental Justice No disproportionate adverse 

effect on any low-income or clearly identified minority community. As a local Native American community the Oneida Nation is subject to environmental justice assessment. Conveying 17,370 acres of Nation lands into trust would be a beneficial effect on the Nation allowing for its selfgovernance and control of lands considered by the Oneida as ancestral homeland and within their reservation. 

No disproportionate adverse effect on any low-income or clearly identified minority community. As a local Native American community the Oneida Nation is subject to environmental justice assessment. Conveying 35,000 acres of Nation lands into trust would be a beneficial effect on the Nation allowing for its selfgovernance and control of lands considered by the Oneida as ancestral homeland and within their reservation. 

Conveying 9,903 acres of Nation lands into trust would be a beneficial effect on the Nation allowing for its self-governance and control of lands considered by the Oneida as ancestral homeland and within their reservation. However, the 7,467 acres of land omitted from trust would not have the archaeological protection of the ARPA and the NAGPRA. The alienation of the 7,467acres (under the PTNP-F scenario) including the potential loss of 13 Nation member residences, hunting and fishing lands, agriculture, and some cultural resources would be an impact predominately borne by Native American populations and the Oneida Nation. 

Conveying 3,248 acres of Nation lands into trust would benefit the Nation’s selfgovernance and control of a relatively small portion of its total lands. However, the 13,942 acres of land omitted from trust would not have the archaeological protection of the ARPA and the NAGPRA. The alienation of the 13,942 acres (under the PTNP-F scenario) including the potential loss of 96 Nation member residences, government services and programs, hunting and fishing lands, agriculture, and the majority of cultural resources would be an impact predominately borne by Native American populations and the Oneida Nation. 

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