Scoping Report

All Aboard Florida Intercity 

Passenger Rail Project –

Orlando to Miami

Prepared for Federal Railroad Administration

Washington, D.C.

Prepared by

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Table of Contents

1 Scoping Process...............................................................................................................1

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

1.2 Project Description ....................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Notice of Intent........................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Agency Scoping Meeting ........................................................................................... 3

1.5 Public Scoping Meeting ............................................................................................. 4

2 Summary of Comments .................................................................................................7

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Agency Comments..................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Municipality Comments.............................................................................................. 8

2.4 Public Comments..................................................................................................... 11

3 How Comments Will Be Addressed in the Scope of the EIS................................ 17

3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 17

3.2 Purpose and Need................................................................................................... 17

3.3 Alternatives .............................................................................................................. 18

3.4 Environmental Consequences .................................................................................. 18

Appendices

Appendix A: Public Notices.....................................................................................................A-1

Appendix B: Agency/Tribal Letters .........................................................................................B-1

Appendix C: Scoping Meeting Information ............................................................................ C-1
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List of Tables

Table No. Description Page

1-1 Public Scoping Meeting Attendance ........................................................ 5

List of Figures

Figure No. Description Page

1-1 Proposed Project...................................................................................... 2
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Scoping Process

1.1 Introduction

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has initiated a National Environmental 

Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation of the potential environmental and related impacts of 

constructing and operating an intercity passenger rail service proposed by All Aboard 

Florida – Operations LLC (AAF). 

FRA is evaluating the 235-mile intercity passenger railroad system proposed by AAF 

that will connect Orlando and Miami, Florida, with intermediate stops in Fort 

Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida (the Project). The purpose of the NEPA review

will be to provide FRA, cooperating agencies, and the public with information to assess 

alternatives that will meet the Project’s purpose and need, to evaluate potential 

environmental impacts, and to identify potential avoidance/mitigation measures 

associated with the proposed Project alternatives. 

As required by NEPA, FRA conducted a series of scoping meetings to determine the scope 

and contents of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This document summarizes the 

scoping process, the meetings held, and the comments received. This report also details 

public notice for the meetings, the information provided at the meetings, and the attendance.

1.2 Project Description

AAF is proposing to construct and operate an intercity passenger rail service between Orlando 

and Miami, Florida, with intermediate stops in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. As AAF 

intends to apply for a loan under the FRA’s Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement 

Financing Program, the FRA must consider the potential environmental impacts resulting from 

the project pursuant to NEPA. AAF previously completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) 

and Section 4(f) Evaluation for intercity passenger rail service between Miami and West Palm 

Beach, Florida (the southernmost segment of the Project). FRA issued a Finding of No 

Significant Impact (FONSI) for the EA in January 2013. To the extent that actions in this 
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corridor have not changed since the EA, these would not be part of the proposed action. As 

shown in Figure 1-1, the proposed Project is composed of two connected corridors: 

• A north-south corridor of approximately 195 miles from Cocoa to Miami within an 

existing, active freight rail right-of-way, and

• An east-west corridor of approximately 40 miles from Orlando International Airport 

(MCO) to Cocoa, general parallel to existing State Road 528 (Beachline Expressway).

The proposed Orlando to Miami passenger rail project would extend the service 

evaluated in the EA to MCO, and would use stations developed for the West Palm Beach

to Miami service located in the central business districts of West Palm Beach, Fort 

Lauderdale, and Miami. The proposed MCO station is expected to be developed by the 

Greater Orlando Airport Authority.

Figure 1-1: Proposed Project

Source: AAF, 2013.
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1.3 Notice of Intent

On April 15, 2012, the FRA published a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS in the 

Federal Register (see Appendix A). The NOI provided a brief description of the 

proposed Project. The NOI outlined the environmental review process and the Project 

background. The notice also included an announcement of the FRA’s intent to conduct 

public and agency scoping meetings. 

The NOI sought participation of interested Federal, state, and local governmental 

agencies, Native American groups, and other concerned private organizations and 

individuals. The NOI invited comments on the scope of the EIS, including the purpose 

and need, alternatives to be considered, impacts to be evaluated, and methodologies to 

be used in the evaluation. The NOI provided the public with e-mail and mailing 

addresses to submit scoping comments. The NOI requested comments by May 15, 2013.

1.4 Agency Scoping Meeting

Agency representatives were provided the opportunity to comment on the scope of the 

EIS at the agency scoping meeting. The Agency scoping meeting was held on May 1, 2013 

from 10 AM to 12:00 PM in Orlando, FL at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel. An 

invitation, which included background information, to attend the agency supplemental 

scoping meeting was mailed to Federal, state, and local agencies and organizations (see 

Appendix B):

Broward County Planning and Environmental Regulation

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC)

Florida State Environmental Management Office

Greater Orlando Airport Authority (GOAA)

Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources (RER)

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Marine Fishery 

Services 

National Park Service (NPS)

Orange County Environmental Protection (OCEP)

Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

Seminole Tribe of Florida

South Florida Water Management District

St. John Water Management District (SJWMD)
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State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service

U.S. Department of Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & ComplianceRegion 4

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (FWS)

Representatives from these Federal and state agencies attended the agency scoping 

meeting:

EPA

FAA

FDEP

FHWA

FWC

FWS

GOAA

Miami-Dade RER

NPS

Orange County, Florida (OCFL)

SJWMD

SHPO

USACE

USCG

At the meeting, FRA provided an introduction to the attendees, provided a Project 

overview with background information, and outlined the next steps. Presentations were

given by FRA and AAF provided the Project overview. The FRA also held a question and 

answer session and solicited agency comments. Materials from this meeting are 

included in Appendix C.

1.5 Public Scoping Meeting

Following publication of the NOI, five public scoping meetings addressing the Project 

were held. The public was notified of these meetings through advertisements published 

in these local newspapers (see Appendix A):

Miami Herald, April 17 and 24, 2013

El Nuevo Herald (Spanish), April 17 and 24, 2013

Florida Today, April 17 and 24, 2013

St. Lucie News Tribune, April 17 and 24, 2013
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La Vos (Spanish), April 19 and 26, 2013

Palm Beach Post, April 17 and 24, 2013

El Latino Semanal (Spanish), April 19 and 26, 2013

Sun Sentinel, April 17 and 24, 2013 and May 15 and 22, 2013

El Sentinel (Spanish), April 20 and 27, 2013 and May 18 and 25, 2013

Orlando Sentinel, April 17 and 24, 2013

Haiti en Marche (Haitian), April 17 and 24, 2013

Approximately 550 people attended the public scoping meetings. Attendees included: 

elected officials, local government, members of the business community, and residents 

from the communities along the Project corridor. Table 1-1 provides the total number 

of attendees and comments for each of the meetings.

The scoping meeting room contained displays and information about the Project, 

including history, purpose and need, alternatives, and the environmental analysis. A 

continuous loop visual presentation provided attendees with information on the Project, 

the background, and the NEPA and scoping processes. Representatives of the FRA and 

AAF team were available to discuss specific concerns or questions with attendees. 

Materials from this meeting are included in Appendix C.

Those attendees wanting to submit a written comment were able to do so by filling out a 

comment form. Written comments could either be submitted during the public scoping 

meeting or mailed to the FRA.

Table 1-1: Public Scoping Meeting Attendance

Public Scoping Meeting Location Date

Number of 

Attendees

Number of 

Comment 

Forms 

Received 

at the Meeting

Orlando Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel May 1, 2013 135 61

Miami Culmer Center May 6, 2013 125 63

West Palm Beach Gaines Park Community Center May 7, 2013 138 67

Fort Pierce Havert L. Fenn Center May 9, 2013 75 38

Fort Lauderdale Holiday Park Social Center May 29, 2013 80 19

Total 553 248
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Summary of Comments

2.1 Introduction

Nearly 250 comment forms and letters were received at the public meetings. In addition 

to comments submitted at the public meetings, comment letters and emails were 

submitted directly to FRA by five agencies, eight municipalities, and more than 100 

members of the public during the scoping period. FRA received written comments from

agencies as well as residents and municipalities along the Project corridor. 

Each comment received was reviewed and analyzed, and summarized in the agency, 

municipality, and public comment sections that follow. These comments will guide the 

FRA in its preparation of the EIS.

2.2 Agency Comments

FRA received five letters from agencies regarding the scope of the EIS (Appendix B):

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

National Park Service (NPS)

Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Historic Preservation Office

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

The agency comments are summarized by category in this section. The Seminole Tribe

expressed their interest in future updates regarding the Project, but did not have any 

scoping comments.

2.2.1 Land Use and Planning

FAA commented that the FAA must be notified the Project has the potential to affect 

navigable airspace. An Obstruction Evaluation and Airport Airspace Analysis would be 
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required if the Project doesn’t meet the minimum criteria outlined in Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations Part 77, Section 77.9.

The FAA also commented that they are concerned about the Runway Protection Zone 

(RPZ), which enhances the protection of people and property on the ground. AAF should 

coordinate with the Airport and/or FAA to ensure that the Project does not pass thru an 

RPZ or other protected surface.

2.2.2 Section 4(f) Resources

NPS commented that this project would require a Section 4(f) Evaluation of the 

Southport Community Park. This park includes 68 acres of land for park and 

recreational use and should be evaluated in the EIS.

2.2.3 Surface Transportation

FDOT commented that District 4 (Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian 

River Counties); District 5 (Brevard and Orange Counties); and District 6 (Miami-Dade

County) would be affected by the Project. The EIS should determine right-of-way (ROW) 

impacts, road closures, and/or railway crossing work that may be required. FDOT 

recommended coordination with each District, as well as with Tri-Rail Coastal Service.

2.2.4 Waterways

Impacts to waterway navigation should be evaluated in the EIS. The USCG determined 

there are two waterway crossings that would require bridge permits: the proposed 

railroad bridge across the St. Johns River and the proposed double tracking across the 

Hillsboro Canal. This will require a navigational and environmental evaluation. The 

USCG is a cooperating agency, and will work with the FRA to determine the items 

needed for a bridge permit application. 

2.3 Municipality Comments 

FRA received eight letters from municipalities regarding the scope of the EIS:

City of Edgewood

City of Fort Lauderdale

City of Stuart

Martin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)

Orange County, Florida (OCFL)

OCFL, Environmental Protection Division

Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Town of Jupiter
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These comments are summarized by category in this section.

2.3.1 Alternatives

One municipality requested that the EIS clearly define the Project; specifically clarifying 

the width variability of the Project construction corridor to accommodate the initial line 

to be constructed, the siting locations for passing two trains on the same single track,

and projected build out for double tracks if that is within the future plan. Another 

municipality requested the EIS evaluate the potential installation of double-tracking 

through the corridor.

Martin County BOCC inquired where the passing trains will stop, if the railroad bridge in 

Martin County will not be double tracked like the rest of the corridor. Additionally, 

Martin County requested that this Project or Amtrak provide passenger rail to their 

community.

The City of Stuart noted that only three south Florida stations are proposed, which will 

be unattractive for potential riders on Florida’s Research Coast (Indian River, Martin, 

Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties). They recommend a station in downtown Stuart 

because trains would already need to slow down to cross the St. Lucie River.

Several municipalities requested pedestrian and bicycle improvements at public 

railroad crossings. A multi-use path along the rail corridor to facilitate 

bicycle/pedestrian activity is also requested.

2.3.2 Floodplains

The EIS should evaluate whether the Project may disrupt hydrological flow and 

floodplains, as one municipality stated.

2.3.3 Hazardous Materials

One municipality stated that the EIS should assess safety and unique environmental 

concerns for any development within the USACE Pinecastle Jeep Range, a contaminated 

hazardous materials (former munitions) site, which the Project would cross.

2.3.4 Natural Resources

One municipality requested that the EIS delineate the project corridor of each alternative 

in reference to protected natural resource areas. Additionally, the EIS should outline the 

required design considerations, construction, and operational measures to achieve 

compliance with projection of natural resources and Outstanding Florida Waters.
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One municipality requested that the Project maintain the existing landscaping along the 

right-of-way. 

2.3.5 Noise

Several municipalities were concerned with the increased noise impact. The EIS should 

assess noise impacts on residential neighborhoods, include mitigation measures, and 

provide information on ancillary transportation improvements and infrastructure 

upgrades to support development of “Quiet Zones” and associated costs.

2.3.6 Public Outreach

One municipality requested the EIS provide public outreach to neighborhoods adjacent 

to the corridor to address aesthetic, noise, and safety concerns.

2.3.7 Safety

Several municipalities requested that the EIS include Federal funding to increase the 

safety ratings of all public railroad crossings. Examples of suggested crossing upgrades 

include four-quadrant gate systems and installation of medians or channelization 

devices. One municipality inquired whether crossings need to be inspected every two 

years; and if so, would the cost of the inspections be billed to the municipalities?

2.3.8 Social, Community, and Economic Impacts

Several municipalities commented that the Project presents an economic opportunity 

for the state and could help other rail projects, as well as provide other benefits. 

2.3.9 Surface Transportation

One municipality requested the EIS quantify the additional delays to roadways as a 

result of increased grade crossing closures.

2.3.10 Wetlands and Waterways

One municipality requested the EIS assess impacts on highly sensitive habitat wetlands. 

The municipality also stated that if the Project remains adjacent to the SR 528 right-ofway, it would have an ecological benefit through minimization and avoidance of new

wetland, habitat, and hydrological impacts in eastern Orange County.

One municipality stated the EIS should assess marine impacts including 1) the 

installation of concrete separators as part of potential "Quiet Zones" and whether they 

impact marine transportation routes; 2) impact to boaters with frequent closing of the 
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railroad bridge, which takes 17 minutes to open and close; and 3) the safety of boaters 

when traveling between the Old Roosevelt Bridge and the railroad bridge, which has

limited clearance. Another municipality requested that the EIS quantify the impacts to 

the marine industry, with respect to the flow of goods and cargo within waterways 

crossed by the alignment, as a result of more frequent bridge opening/closing of the 

bridge.

One municipality requested that the EIS also consider bridge improvements for the 

double-tracking of trestle bridge across the St. Lucie River, which could cause 

transportation impacts. Additional reductions in bridge clearances would impact 

transport and operations of vessels and vehicles, as well as cause economic impacts on 

marine industries and recreational boaters, which should also be evaluated in the EIS.

The railroad bridge opening at the Okeechobee Waterway is too narrow for standard 

barges, and one municipality recommended that the bridge be replaced. 

One municipality requested the EIS include community outreach to minimize impacts to 

area boaters. 

2.3.11 Wildlife

One municipality is concerned that there is an additional fracture point of the habitat 

corridors, which should be assessed in the EIS.

2.3.12 Other

Several municipalities request that the EIS include opportunities to improve broadband, 

communication, and fiber optic improvements within the right-of-way corridor. 

One municipality requested FEC lease impacts and new annual lease costs be 

documented in the EIS. The EIS should include whether utility lines will be relocated, 

and the resulting financial impacts to cities/municipalities. Another municipality 

requests the consolidation / waiver of fees for FEC license agreements for all required 

enhancements along the corridor.

One municipality commented that this Project should provide the opportunity to 

advance other passenger rail initiatives in the corridor, including commuter rail service, 

such as Tri-Rail, as well as intercity passenger rail service via Amtrak.

2.4 Public Comments 

In addition to the comment forms, FRA received nearly 130 emails/letters from the 

public regarding the scope of the EIS. The comment forms and emails/letters are 

summarized in this section by category. 
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2.4.1 Alternatives

More than 50 commenters requested additional stations. Stations most requested include 

Cocoa, Fort Pierce, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Port Canaveral, and Tampa. Other locations 

include Boca Raton, Hollywood, Naples, Riviera Beach, St. Lucie, St. Petersburg, Vero, as 

well as multiple stations in Miami and other locations along the Project corridor. Several 

commenters inquired whether more stations would be added in the future.

More than 25 commenters requested coordination with other transit alternatives. This 

includes Amtrak, Tri-Rail, Sun Rail, local transit alternatives, and last mile connections. 

Several commenters would like the Project to expand to commuter service in the future.

More than 25 commenters requested that the Project be developed to include rail-withtrail facilities. Members of the public also want to ensure that there are easy 

transportations options to get to the station. Other respondents requested that stations 

provide other accommodations such as shops, space for car and bike rentals, car share, 

business/housing opportunities nearby, etc.

The SR 528 corridor is supported by the public, keeping impacts along the right-of-way; 

one commenter added that it should not be on Deseret Ranch land. One commenter 

added that the capability to add capacity to SR 528 should be preserved.

Several commenters requested true high-speed rail or other technologies such as 

MAGLEV, light rail, or electric trains. Two commenters state that 3 hours for the trip 

duration was too long.

Two commenters feel the quantity of trains and frequency per hour is too high, and 

another commenter inquired how frequently the trains would operate.

Other alternatives suggested include moving the corridor away from residential 

properties; one recommendation is to move tracks west of I-95: two commenters 

recommended along the Florida Turnpike. One commenter recommended upgrading to 

dual tracks along 163 Street in North Miami Beach if the Project won’t replace commuter 

service. Another commenter said there is no need to have dual tracks in Stuart’s 

downtown corridor because of the St. Lucie River trestle.

Features recommended for the Project include WIFI onboard, allowing pets, newspaper 

stands, windows for viewing scenery, nighttime operations (after 9 PM), and 

partnerships with Zip Car. 
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2.4.2 Environmental Justice

One commenter voiced concern that this Project would adversely affect environmental 

justice communities, as the lines pass through historic African American communities,

such as Pearl City. 

It was requested that this Project conduct a significant amount of public outreach, 

especially to minority communities. 

2.4.3 Noise and Vibration

Nearly 65 commenters expressed concern about noise and vibration. The greatest 

concern is the sounds of the horns and what mitigation alternatives would be provided. 

Many of these commenters request noise mitigation, including designated “Quiet Zones” 

and upgraded crossings, and several inquired who would be responsible for the cost of 

such mitigation measures. Several commenters are concerned that the increased train 

trips and noise will decrease the value of their homes.

2.4.4 Purpose and Need

More than 30 commenters stated that transit alternatives, such as this Project, are 

needed in Florida. Reasons for this support include highways are overcrowded, it 

reduces environmental impacts (compared to vehicles), and will be good for residents, 

tourists, businesses, and the State.

Several commenters inquired whether there would be enough demand to support the 

Project.

2.4.5 Safety

Several commenters were concerned with safety, including pedestrian/road crossings, 

availability of sidewalks/passageways, and security. Other concerns included what 

would be done to ensure emergency vehicles are able to access the hospital without 

waiting at grade crossings and if cities have sufficient emergency vehicles/services on 

both sides of the tracks to ensure there would be no increase in risk to the public.

One commenter stated the tracks are poorly maintained and that the train could derail.

Two commenters inquired whether trains will slow down as they proceed through small 

towns. One commenter inquired what provisions would be made to protect pedestrians 

and motorists from accidents at railroad crossings.
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2.4.6 Social, Community, and Economic Impacts

Many commenters believe the Project will have a beneficial economic impact and will 

serve residents, tourists, businesses, and the state.

Several commenters noted the quality of life benefits, and others provided corridor and 

station improvement recommendations including landscaping, aesthetic design of 

stations and fencing, murals/paintings, parks, and other similar attributes. Several 

people inquired about the station designs. One commenter inquired whether the Miami 

station would be elevated or at grade.

Some commenters expressed concern municipalities without a station would be 

adversely affected but would not receive any economic or social benefits. Several 

commenters noted that installation of high capacity fiber optic networks for local 

governments along the ROW could help address the lack of benefits.

One commenter inquired what will be done to assure economic prosperity is brought to 

existing communities through the creation of jobs and contracts to businesses in the 

community/county that will be affected. Others wanted to know if the fee structure has 

been determined, and whether it would be cost-prohibitive to persons in need, and how 

many jobs will be generated. 

Additional concerns expressed include financial impacts to the Federal government, 

taxpayers, and cities.

2.4.7 Surface Transportation

A primary concern of commenters includes the ability for emergency personnel to 

provide a timely response and not be delayed at grade crossings. Additional concerns 

include road closures and traffic delays as a result of more frequent rail crossings. 

One commenter requested that cities/municipalities receive assistance with identifying 

funding for crossing improvements. Several commenters requested pedestrian access 

where streets may be closed.

2.4.8 Water Quality

One commenter is concerned about water quality at rail crossings over the water and 

suggests that the EIS should outline measures for protecting surface waters from 

contamination.
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2.4.9 Waterways

More than a dozen commenters inquired about the impacts the Project would have on 

recreational and commercial marine traffic and financial impacts. Concerns include 

increased wait time for drawbridges, increased boating accidents, compliance with 

Federal regulations regarding navigation, and overhead bridge clearance. The impacts to 

boat and marina activity, and associated financial impacts, should be considered in the EIS. 

One commenter requested a bascule bridge at the Dania cut off canal, to facilitate future 

projects with the marine industry. Another commenter requested a new bridge with a 

minimum 12’ clearance over the Loxahatchee River.

2.4.10 Wildlife

Two commenters requested the EIS identify wildlife impacts along the route, and noted 

that impacts would be minimized by locating the tracks within the existing SR 528 

corridor. One commenter also requested that the EIS include studies of organisms along 

the route as well as a study of vibration impacts on wildlife and marine life.

One commenter was concerned that the increased speeds of the train may cause wildlife 

mortality. The possibility of installing tunnels or adding wildlife passages was suggested.
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How Comments Will Be 

Addressed in the Scope of the EIS

3.1 Introduction

All comments received during the scoping process will provide guidance to the FRA as it 

develops the EIS analyses. Agencies, municipalities, and the public provided comments 

on: 

• Purpose and Need

• Alternatives

• Environmental Justice

• Floodplains

• Hazardous Materials

• Natural Resources

• Noise

• Safety

• Section 4(f) Resources

• Social, Community, and Economic Impacts

• Surface Transportation

• Water Quality

• Wetlands and Waterways

• Wildlife

• Cumulative Impacts

• Public Outreach

3.2 Purpose and Need

The EIS will clearly document the purpose of and need for the Project. The Purpose and 

Need section of the EIS will state the Project purpose, background, need, and consistency 

with regional transportation goals. 
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3.3 Alternatives

The EIS will consider a range of alternatives that would meet the Project purpose and 

need to address current deficiencies of existing transportation alternatives and future 

demand. The EIS will consider additional/alternative stations, including locating 

stations closer to city/government center. This may include stations in Cocoa/Port 

Canaveral, Fort Pierce, Melbourne, Port Canaveral, Stuart, St. Lucie, and other cities 

along the Project corridor. The EIS will also consider alternative rail alignment locations 

west of the current corridor, including parallel to the Florida Turnpike. The EIS will 

determine the frequency of service which would meet the Project purpose and need, and 

will consider double tracking throughout the corridor.

The EIS will consider alternatives that would reduce impact to the New River and 

associated marine industry. The alternatives recommended by commenters include 

alignment along US 27 from the Port of Miami past Palm Beach or to build a tunnel 

under the New River for all train traffic.

The EIS will consider alternatives that would connect the Project with other rail 

initiatives in the corridor (Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and SunRail). The EIS will also consider lastmile service by providing options to assist passengers reaching their final destination 

(e.g., connections to feeder buses, car/bicycle sharing programs, Zipcar).

The EIS will also consider the development of a rail-with-trail as part of the Project. 

Additionally, the EIS will evaluate pedestrian access alternatives when the Project 

results in permanent road closures. 

The EIS will examine alternate modes of transportation that meet the Project purpose 

and need and will, through a screening process and with public and agency outreach, 

determine the appropriate alternatives that will move forward in the EIS evaluation. 

3.4 Environmental Consequences 

FRA NEPA guidelines, and Council on Environmental Quality’s NEPA regulations/guidance, 

require the EIS to evaluate the Project’s potential impacts in the following categories. 

Impacts for the rail segment between West Palm Beach to Miami were assessed in the 

previous EA. Impacts to this segment will only be evaluated to the extent that the Project 

has changed in this corridor. Environmental Justice

The FAA will comply with all Federal guidelines and Executive Order 12898 (EO 12898), 

Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low-Income 

Populations. The Environmental Justice analysis will identify these populations within 

the study corridor, and will identify any potential Project-related disproportionate 

impacts to minority and low-income populations. 
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3.4.1 Floodplains

The EIS will document the existing floodplains and floodways in the study area. The EIS 

will evaluate the effect of the Project on floodplains and floodways and recommend 

mitigation measures as necessary.

3.4.2 Hazardous Materials

The EIS will assess any development within the USACE Pinecastle Jeep Range (a former 

munitions site) for hazardous materials. 

3.4.3 Natural Resources

The EIS will outline the required design considerations, construction, and operational 

measures to achieve compliance with laws and regulations for protection of natural 

resources.

3.4.4 Noise and Vibration

The EIS will provide an analysis of noise and vibration impacts resulting from the 

Project, consistent with FRA requirements. This analysis will include changes in ambient 

noise levels resulting from the Project. Impacts of noise and vibration changes to 

residents and other sensitive resources will be evaluated. The EIS will also evaluate 

noise mitigation alternatives, including “Quiet Zones” and other appropriate measures.

3.4.5 Safety

Safety is the highest priority. The Project will be designed with strict specifications to 

meet all FRA safety standards and design criteria. The EIS will include recommendations 

to ensure automobile and pedestrian safety, and will consider any impacts to emergency 

vehicle response times. 

3.4.6 Section 4(f) Resources

The EIS will address Section 4(f) compliance, including identifying all publicly owned 

parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites of national, 

state, or local significance that may potentially be affected by land acquisition associated 

with the Project, or where land acquisition is not required but the normal activity or 

aesthetic value of a Section 4(f) resource would be affected. FRA will explore mitigation 

measures in consultation with the party responsible for the land.
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3.4.7 Social, Community, and Economic Impacts

The EIS will characterize the social and economic conditions in the area that may be 

affected by the Project. The EIS will assess the primary and secondary (or induced) 

social and economic impacts of the Project, which may include relocating residences and 

businesses, changes in business patterns, employment, local school enrollment, 

community infrastructure, property values, and tax valuation/revenues. Both local and 

regional social and economic impacts will be analyzed. The number and type of property 

acquisitions, if any, will be reported in the EIS. The EIS will evaluate financial impacts to 

municipalities as a result of relocated utility lines, changes in lease fees, and other 

financial impacts. Mitigation measures for Project-related impacts will be considered.

3.4.8 Surface Transportation

The EIS will evaluate effects of the Project on surface transportation resources such as 

local roads; other rail including commuter/intercity rail and freight; local public 

transportation; roadway and parking; emergency vehicle access; and pedestrian access 

and flow in the study area, including changes in traffic volumes or traffic patterns. 

Surface transportation capacity, circulation, safety, transit ridership levels, travel times, 

changes in parking supply and demand, effects on other passenger rail, roadway level of 

service, travel patterns and changes in vehicle miles traveled, will be considered in the 

EIS. Mitigation measures for Project-related impacts will be considered.

3.4.9 Water Quality

The EIS will describe existing surface water and ground water resources in the Project 

corridor. The quality (physical, chemical, and biological properties) of surface and 

ground water will also be described. The EIS will address potential impacts of the 

Project on surface and ground water quality, as well as impacts to Outstanding Florida 

Waters. FRA will explore mitigation measures to address any adverse impacts in 

consultation with Federal and state resource agencies.

3.4.10 Wetlands and Waterways

The FRA will conduct a study of wetland and waterway resources potentially affected by 

the Project. FRA will provide the Federal and state agencies with a detailed methodology 

and delineation of existing wetlands and waterways (according to USACE definitions) 

within the Project corridor, and their functions and values. FRA will determine if any 

practicable alternatives to using the wetland or waterway resources exist. If none do, 

FRA will explain why. EIS will describe how the Project is designed to minimize 

unavoidable wetland and waterway effects, and mitigate these effects. 

The EIS will include a navigation and environmental evaluation of two waterway 

crossings that will require USCG bridge permits: the proposed bridge across the 
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St. Johns River parallel to SR 528 and the double tracking across the Hillsboro Canal near 

Deerfield Beach. The EIS will also provide the information necessary for the USCG to 

make a navigational clearance determination for the proposed bridge across the St. 

Johns River.

The EIS will also identify impacts to marine activity including both recreational and 

commercial boating as well as the flow of goods and services, impacts of more frequent 

crossings over drawbridges, safety, and compliance with Federal regulations. Mitigation 

measures for Project-related impacts will be considered.

3.4.11 Wildlife

The FRA will consult with Federal and state agencies to identify threatened and 

endangered species, and designated critical habitats and essential fish habitat

potentially present within the Project corridor, and the potential impacts. The EIS will 

determine if there would be habitat fragmentation as a result of the Project, and will 

also evaluate potential impacts, including but not limited to noise and vibration impacts,

to wildlife and marine life. Mitigation measures for Project-related impacts will be 

considered.

3.4.12 Cumulative Impacts

The EIS will consider cumulative impacts of all resources, to assess the impacts of the 

Project in conjunction with other rail projects. The cumulative impacts to surface 

transportation and waterways were specifically commented on during the scoping 

process.

In addition to the other resources analyzed, the EIS will evaluate the cumulative impacts 

to surface transportation (traffic impacts) as a result of increased use of crossings.

Use of waterways by boat traffic could be hindered depending on other projects that 

would increase use of crossing drawbridges. The impacts of freight rail traffic over the 

New River FEC railroad drawbridge resulting from improved rail connectivity, combined

with the impacts of this Project will be considered in the cumulative effects evaluation in 

the EIS.

3.4.13 Public Outreach

The FRA is committed to producing documents for public review that provide technical 

information in a manner readily understandable to those without a technical 

background. An EIS public outreach program will include notifications for any meetings 

or availability of materials. The outreach will include all communities, including those 

comprised of “environmental justice” populations (minority or low income), within the 

Project corridor. The public will have an opportunity to comment at appropriate stages 
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in the process. The EIS process provides an opportunity for public agencies to review 

technical materials on the Project’s potential environmental impacts and mitigation 

measures. 
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• Appendix A - Public Notices

• Appendix B - Agency/Tribal Letters

• Appendix C - Scoping Meeting Information 
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Appendix A: Public Notices

Appendix A-1 

Federal Register Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 72 / Monday, April 15, 2013 / Notices 22363 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

further information, including a list of 

the exhibit objects, contact Julie 

Simpson, Attorney-Adviser, Office of 

the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of 

State (telephone: 202–632–6467). The 

mailing address is U.S. Department of 

State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor (Suite 

5H03), Washington, DC 20522–0505. 

Dated: April 9, 2013. 

Ann Stock, 

Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational 

and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. 

[FR Doc. 2013–08789 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4710–05–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

Environmental Impact Statement for 

the All Aboard Florida Miami—Orlando 

Passenger Rail Project 

AGENCY: Federal Railroad 

Administration (FRA), Department of 

Transportation. 

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 

SUMMARY: FRA is issuing this notice to 

advise the public that FRA will prepare 

an Environmental Impact Statement 

(EIS) to evaluate the potential 

environmental and related impacts of 

constructing and operating an intercity 

passenger rail service proposed by the 

private company, All Aboard Florida— 

Operations LLC (AAF), between Miami 

and Orlando, Florida, with intermediate 

stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm 

Beach, Florida (Proposed Action). FRA 

will evaluate alternatives for 

construction and operation of the 

Proposed Action, which would include 

infrastructure improvements to existing 

rail corridor right-of-way between 

Miami and Cocoa, and the development 

of a new rail corridor between Cocoa 

and Orlando. FRA will also evaluate a 

No Action (No Build) Alternative. FRA 

is issuing this notice to solicit public 

and agency input into the development 

of the scope of the EIS and to advise the 

public that outreach activities 

conducted by FRA, AAF and its 

representatives will be considered in the 

preparation of the EIS. To ensure all 

significant issues are identified and 

considered, the public is invited to 

comment on the scope of the EIS, 

including the purpose and need, 

alternatives to be considered, impacts to 

be evaluated, and methodologies to be 

used in the evaluation. 

DATES: FRA invites the public, 

governmental agencies, and all other 

interested parties to comment on the 

scope of the EIS. All such comments 

should be provided to FRA, in writing, 

within thirty (30) days of the 

publication of this notice, at the address 

listed below. Comments may also be 

provided orally or in writing at the 

scoping meetings for the Project. 

Scoping meeting dates, times and 

locations, in addition to related Project 

information can be found online at 

www.allaboardflorida.com or 

www.fra.dot.gov. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the 

scope of the EIS may be mailed or 

emailed within thirty (30) days of the 

publication of this notice to Catherine 

Dobbs, Transportation Industry Analyst, 

Office of Railroad Policy and 

Development, Federal Railroad 

Administration, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, or 

catherine.dobbs@dot.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ali 

Soule, Public Affairs Manager, All 

Aboard Florida—Operations LLC, 2855 

LeJeune Road, 4th Floor, Coral Gables, 

FL 33134, eis@allaboardflorida.com, or 

Catherine Dobbs, Transportation 

Industry Analyst, Office of Railroad 

Policy and Development, Federal 

Railroad Administration, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 

20590, catherine.dobbs@dot.gov. 

Information and documents regarding 

the EIS process will also be made 

available through the FRA Web site at 

www.fra.dot.gov and the AAF Web site 

at www.allaboardflorida.com. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA is 

preparing an EIS for a 235-mile intercity 

passenger railroad system proposed by 

AAF that will connect Orlando and 

Miami, Florida, with intermediate stops 

in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm 

Beach, Florida (Project). The proposed 

Project is composed of two connected 

corridors: (1) A north-south corridor of 

approximately 195 miles from Miami to 

Cocoa within an existing rail right-ofway, and (2) an east-west corridor of 

approximately 40 miles from Cocoa to 

the Orlando International Airport 

(MCO). The EIS will evaluate the 

potential environmental and related 

impacts of constructing and operating 

the Project within these corridors in 

Florida. 

Environmental Review Process 

The EIS will be developed in 

accordance with the Council on 

Environmental Quality (CEQ) 

regulations (40 CFR part 1500 et. seq.) 

implementing the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 

U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) (NEPA) and FRA’s 

Procedures for Considering 

Environmental Impacts (64 FR 28545, 

May 26, 1999). In addition to NEPA, the 

EIS will address other applicable 

statutes, regulations and executive 

orders, including the 1980 Clean Air Act 

Amendments, Section 404 of the Clean 

Water Act, the National Historic 

Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the 

Department of Transportation Act, the 

Endangered Species Act and Executive 

Order 12898 on Environmental Justice. 

The EIS will consider alternatives that 

could include the use of, or access over, 

an interstate right-of-way and thus may 

involve the Federal Highway 

Administration. The Project’s new 

corridor from Cocoa to MCO may 

involve alteration and fill of waters of 

the United States and thus the EIS 

process will involve the US Army Corps 

of Engineers, which is expected to serve 

as a cooperating agency. The Project is 

proposed to terminate at MCO, the 

Orlando International Airport, and thus 

may require review pursuant to the 

applicable requirements of the Federal 

Aviation Administration. The purpose 

of the EIS will be to provide the FRA, 

reviewing and cooperating agencies, and 

the public with information to assess 

alternatives that will meet the Project’s 

purpose and need; to evaluate the 

potential environmental impacts; and to 

identify potential avoidance/mitigation 

measures, associated with the proposed 

Project alternatives. 

Project Background 

Florida has historically experienced 

major population, employment, and 

tourism growth, which is expected to 

continue in the coming decades. 

Florida’s travelers are subject to chronic 

congestion and delays due to inadequate 

roadway capacity. The limited capacity 

results in higher road maintenance 

costs, increased fuel consumption, 

greater emissions and increased traffic 

incidents stemming from the high traffic 

volume. Significant roadway expansion 

along the I–95 corridor would be 

expected to cause a large number of 

displacements and other substantial 

environmental impacts while failing to 

provide an alternative to automobile 

travel. 

As an alternative to additional 

highway development, this Project 

would help meet the existing need and 

demand for safe, convenient, and 

reliable transportation through the 

development of a privately-owned, 

operated and maintained intercity 

passenger rail service between four 

stations in Orlando, West Palm Beach, 

Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. 

Development of passenger rail will also 

support economic development by 

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jobs and fulfill several public policy 

objectives concerning the environment. 

AAF is a subsidiary of Florida East 

Coast Industries, Inc. (FECI), which is a 

transportation, infrastructure and 

commercial real estate company based 

in Coral Gables, Florida. Florida East 

Coast Railway, L.L.C. (FECR), an 

affiliate of FECI, owns the right-of-way 

and existing railroad infrastructure 

within the corridor between Miami and 

Jacksonville, over which FECR operates 

a freight rail service (FEC Corridor). 

AAF has an exclusive, perpetual 

easement granted by FECR whereby 

AAF may develop and operate the 

proposed passenger service within the 

FEC Corridor. AAF will operate the 

proposed passenger rail service within 

the FEC Corridor in coordination with 

FECR’s continued freight service. AAF 

is working to secure access to use the 

right-of-way of State Road 528 between 

Cocoa and MCO through a combination 

of passenger rail leases and easements. 

FRA issued a finding of no significant 

impact on January 31, 2013 for 

passenger rail service and rail and 

station improvements proposed by AAF 

between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and 

West Palm Beach. These improvements 

would return this 66 mile portion of the 

FEC Corridor to its historic dual-track 

system, providing fast, dependable and 

efficient passenger rail service between 

West Palm Beach and Miami. The 

proposed Miami to Orlando passenger 

rail project would expand this initial 

service to MCO. 

The proposed Project would use 

stations developed for the Miami to 

West Palm Beach project that will be 

located in the central business districts 

of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West 

Palm Beach, supporting development in 

these urban centers. The proposed 

station at MCO is expected to be 

developed by the Greater Orlando 

Airport Authority as part of a $1 billion 

South Terminal Expansion that will 

include a 3,500-space parking garage 

and the development of a multi-modal 

depot. 

As proposed, 195 miles of the Project 

would operate within an active freight 

rail corridor that has existed for more 

than 100 years. Proposed alternatives for 

the remaining 40 miles connecting 

Cocoa and Orlando generally parallel 

the existing State Road 528 right-of-way. 

Scoping and Public Involvement 

FRA encourages broad participation 

in the EIS process during scoping and 

review of the resulting environmental 

documents. Comments are invited from 

all interested agencies and the public to 

ensure the full range of issues related to 

the Proposed Action are addressed, 

reasonable alternatives are considered, 

and significant issues are identified. In 

particular, FRA is interested in 

identifying areas of environmental 

concern where there might be a 

potential for significant impacts. Public 

agencies with jurisdiction are requested 

to advise FRA and AAF of the 

applicable permit and environmental 

review requirements of each agency, 

and the scope and content of the 

environmental information that is 

germane to the agency’s statutory 

responsibilities in connection with the 

proposed Project. Public agencies are 

requested to advise FRA if they 

anticipate taking a major action in 

connection with the proposed Project 

and if they wish to cooperate in the 

preparation of the EIS. 

Public scoping opportunities and 

meetings will be scheduled as described 

above and are an important component 

of the scoping process for Federal 

environmental review. FRA is seeking 

participation and input of interested 

Federal, State, and local agencies, 

Native American groups, and other 

concerned private organizations and 

individuals on the scope of the EIS. The 

Project may affect historic properties 

and may be subject to the requirements 

of Section 106 of the National Historic 

Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) (16 

U.S.C. 470(f)). In accordance with 

regulations issued by the Advisory 

Council on Historic Preservation (36 

CFR part 800), FRA intends to 

coordinate compliance with Section 106 

of the NHPA with the preparation of the 

EIS, beginning with the identification of 

consulting parties through the scoping 

process, in a manner consistent with the 

standards set out in 36 CFR 800.8. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on April 5, 

2013. 

Corey Hill, 

Director, Passenger and Freight Programs. 

[FR Doc. 2013–08745 Filed 4–12–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

[Docket Number FRA–2011–0069] 

Petition for Waiver of Compliance 

In accordance with Part 211 of Title 

49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 

this document provides the public 

notice that by a document dated January 

24, 2013, Steam Into History, Inc. 

(Steam) has petitioned the Federal 

Railroad Administration (FRA) for a 

waiver of compliance from certain 

provisions of the Federal railroad safety 

regulations contained at 49 CFR part 

223, Safety Glazing Standards— 

Locomotives, Passenger Cars and 

Cabooses. FRA assigned the petition 

Docket Number FRA–2011–0069. 

Kloke Locomotive Works is 

constructing for Steam a newly built 

(2013) replica of a steam locomotive that 

was originally built in the 1800s. York 

#17, the locomotive that is the subject 

of Steam’s waiver petition, is a replica 

of Union Pacific #119, which was 

constructed in 1979 from the same 

blueprints and tooling that is being used 

for the construction of York #17. Union 

Pacific #119 is owned and operated by 

the U.S. National Park Service at the 

Golden Spike National Historic Site in 

Promontory Summit, UT. Steam intends 

to operate York #17 with its replica 

Civil War-era train on the former 

Northern Central Railway in York 

County, PA. 

Steam asks that FRA determine that 

49 CFR part 223 not apply to York #17 

because of the language in 49 CFR 

223.3, Application, which provides an 

exemption for ‘‘locomotives * * * that 

are historical or antiquated equipment 

and are used only for excursion, 

educational, recreational purposes or 

private transportation purposes.’’ Steam 

states that York #17 is an accurate, 

historical design locomotive and will be 

used primarily for educational 

purposes. It will also be used for 

excursions, primarily in an historical, 

educational context. Steam submits that, 

because of the historic nature and 

primarily educational mission of York 

#17, 49 CFR part 223 should not apply 

to it. 

In the event that FRA determines that 

York #17 does not qualify for an 

exemption pursuant to 49 CFR 223.3, 

Steam requests relief from 49 CFR 223.9, 

Requirements for new or rebuilt 

equipment, due to its mitigating use of 

tempered automotive safety-type glazing 

in the locomotive cab and the open 

nature of the wooden cab on the 

locomotive. Additionally, Steam asserts 

that the historical appearance of York 

#17 would be unrecognizable with the 

installation of 49 CFR part 223 glazing. 

Steam submitted a similar waiver 

petition to FRA on July 28, 2011, but 

FRA dismissed the petition without 

prejudice on February 3, 2012, because 

the design of York #17 was not finalized 

and a sample car (locomotive) 

inspection could not be performed. 

A copy of the petition, as well as any 

written communications concerning the 

petition, is available for review online at 

www.regulations.gov and in person at 

the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 

(DOT) Docket Operations Facility, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., W12–140, 


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Appendix A-2 

Newspaper Advertisements
Miami Herald April 17, 2013

   
Miami Herald April 24, 2013

   
El Nuevo Herald April 17, 2013

   
El Nuevo Herald April 24, 2013

   
Florida Today April 17, 2013

   
Florida Today April 24, 2013

   
St. Lucie News Tribune April 17, 2013

   
St. Lucie News Tribune April 24, 2013

   
La Vos	 April 19, 2013
La Vos	 April 26, 2013

   
Palm Beach Post April 17, 2013

   
Palm Beach Post April 24, 2013

   
El Latino Semanal April 17, 2013

   
El Latino Semanal April 26, 2013

   
Sun Sentinel April 17, 2013

   
Sun Sentinel April 24, 2013

   
Sun Sentinel May 15, 2013

   
Sun Sentinel May 22, 2013
El Sentinel April 20, 2013

   
El Sentinel April 27, 2013

   
El Sentinel May 18, 2013

   
El Sentinel May 25, 2013

   
Orlando Sentinel April 17, 2013

   
Orlando Sentinel April 24, 2013

   
Haiti en Marche April 17, 2013

   
Haiti en Marche April 24, 2013
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Agency/Tribal Mailing List
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These Federal, state, and local agencies and organizations were invited to attend the agency 

scoping meeting:

Broward County Planning and Environmental Regulation

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC)

Florida State Environmental Management Office 

Greater Orlando Airport Authority (GOAA)

Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources (RER)

Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - National Marine Fishery Services 

National Park Service (NPS)

Orange County Environmental Protection (OCEP)

Poarch Band of Creek Indians of Alabama

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

Seminole Tribe of Florida

South Florida Water Management District 

St. John Water Management District (SJWMD)

State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service 

U.S. Department of Interior - Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance- Region 4

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (FWS)
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April 23, 2013

Ref: 61827

«Salutation» «First» «Last» 

«Title» 

«GovernmentGovernment_Agencies» 

«Address» 

«City» 

Re: All Aboard Florida Intercity Passenger Rail Service Scoping Invitation

Dear «Salutation» «Last»: 

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is initiating the preparation of an Environmental 

Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental and related impacts of 

constructing and operating an intercity passenger rail service proposed by the private company, 

All Aboard Florida – Operations LLC (AAF). Specifically, FRA is preparing an EIS for a 235-mile 

intercity passenger railroad system proposed by AAF that will connect Orlando and Miami, 

Florida, with intermediate stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida (Project). 

The purpose of the EIS will be to provide FRA, cooperating agencies, and the public with 

information to assess alternatives that will meet the Project’s purpose and need, to evaluate

potential environmental impacts, and to identify potential avoidance/mitigation measures

associated with the proposed Project alternatives. 

As shown on the attached area map, the proposed Project is composed of two connected corridors: 

(1) a north-south corridor of approximately 195 miles from Miami to Cocoa within an 

existing, active freight rail right-of-way, and

(2) an east-west corridor of approximately 40 miles from Cocoa to the Orlando International 

Airport (MCO), general parallel to existing State Road 528.

FRA issued a finding of no significant impact on January 31, 2013, for passenger rail service and 

rail and station improvements proposed by AAF between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm 

Beach. The proposed Miami to Orlando passenger rail project would extend this service to MCO, 

and would use stations developed for the Miami to West Palm Beach service located in the central 

business districts of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The proposed MCO station is 

expected to be developed by the Greater Orlando Airport Authority. 

FRA has identified your agency as having a potential interest in this Project. In accordance with 

40 C.F.R. 1501.6, FRA will be separately requesting agencies with major actions regarding the 

project to serve as a cooperating agency. 

 

A series of scoping meetings will be held for this Project, and representatives from your agency 

are encouraged to attend. An open meeting specifically for Agency/Tribal personnel will be held 

on May 1, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Orlando, FL at the Renaissance Orlando Airport 
All Aboard Florida

Project No.: 61827

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Hotel – Milan Ballroom, 5445 Forbes Place. In addition, open house style public scoping meetings 

will be held on: 

• May 1, 2013 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Orlando at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel, 

• May 6, 2013 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Miami at the Culmer Center – Multipurpose Room, 

1600 NW 3rd Ave., 

• May 7, 2013 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in West Palm Beach at the Gaines Park Community 

Center – Addie Greene Hall East, 1505 N. Australian Ave., and

• May 9, 2013 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Fort Pierce at the Havert L. Fenn Center – Room 5, 

2000 Virginia Ave. 

You and/or a delegate of your choice are invited to represent your agency at any of these 

meetings. A Webex and teleconference will also be offered for the May 1 Agency/Tribal meeting 

if you prefer not to travel. Details are listed below:

1. Join the meeting by clicking on the link: http://emeetings.verizonbusiness.com/nc/join.php?sigKey=mymeetings&i=447069224&p=&t=c

2. Enter the required fields including contact information:

a. Meeting Number: 447069224

b. Passcode: No passcode is required

3. Click Proceed

Teleconference Info:

Conference call-in phone number- 877-972-6055

Participant passcode: 7185887

If you have questions or would like to discuss your agency’s respective role in the preparation of 

this EIS, please contact Catherine Dobbs at Catherine.dobbs@dot.gov or (202) 493-6347 or Lisa 

Standley (lstandley@vhb.com, 617-924-1770). VHB, Inc. is a third-party consultant assisting the 

FRA with preparing the EIS.

Catherine Dobbs

Transportation Industry Analyst

Office of Railroad Policy and Development

Enclosure: Project Map
All Aboard Florida

Project No.: 61827

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Appendix B: Agency/Tribal Letters

Appendix B-3 

Comment Letters Received from Agencies
Orlando Airports District Office Comments

6/19/13

Jennifer Ganley

While this project appears to be in the planning stage, and rather conceptual in nature, I have two

comments that address the FAA Airport’s Division concerns:

1. Per Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77, the FAA must be notified of any development

that has the potential to affect navigable airspace.  The requirements are listed in FAR Part 77

Section 77.9.  Should you be required to file notice, please do so on our Obstruction Evaluation

and Airport Airspace Analysis (OEAAA) website:  oeaaa.faa.gov

Questions pertaining to filing notice to the FAA for off airport development may be addressed to

Mr. Darrin Clipper at darrin.clipper@faa.gov, or 404‐305‐7084

2. The FAA has defined surfaces surrounding each runway.  Of particular concern is the Runway

Protection Zone (RPZ).  The RPZ is a trapezoidal surface centered on the extended runway

centerline whose function is to enhance the protection of people and property on the ground.  

The RPZ should be kept clear.  Should any future development be located near an airport, please

contact that airport and/or this office to ensure that future rail lines do not pass thru an RPZ or

any other protected surface.
Florida Department of Transportation

RICK SCOTT

GOVERNOR

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450

ANANTH PRASAD, P.E.

SECRETARY

www.dot.state.fl.us

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DATE: May 15, 2013 

TO: Catherine Dobbs, Transportation Industry Analyst, Office of Railroad Policy and Development, 

Federal Railroad Administration 

FROM: Shereen Yee Fong, Florida Department of Transportation, Central Environmental Management 

Office, Tallahassee, FL (submitted via email) 

COPIES: Lauren Milligan, Lois Bush, Andrew Riddle, Susan Sadighi, Judy Pizzo, Heather Garcia, Aileen 

Boucle, Curlene Thomas, Bob Romig, Brian Blanchard, Fred Wise, Andre Goins, Hector Hartmann, 

Dick Kane, Marjorie Bixby, Xavier Pagan 

SUBJECT: US Department of Transportation – Federal Railroad Administration’s Notice of Intent to prepare 

an Environmental Impact Statement for the All Aboard Florida – Passenger Rail Project from 

Miami to Orlando, FL 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has reviewed Notice of Intent (NOI) issued by the Federal 

Railroad Administration (FRA) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the All Aboard Florida (AAF) 

proposed Passenger Rail Project. 

The affected FDOT Districts and respective counties are; District 4 (Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie, and 

Indian River), District 5 (Brevard and Orange) and District 6 (Miami-Dade). The FDOT offers the following 

comments to this NOI: 

1. Please continue to coordinate with the FDOT Central Office in Tallahassee. 

2. It is also important to coordinate with the respective FDOT District(s) when activities are identified within 

our right-of-way. For proposed activities located within SR 528 right-of-way please coordinate with 

District 5. 

3. Should the need for lane closures, railroad crossing work or channelization on FDOT facilities be needed, 

Maintenance of Traffic Plans will be necessary. Coordination with the appropriate District‘s Traffic 

Operations Office will be required. 

4. Our Districts 4, 5 and 6 are in support of this project and have provided some helpful contact information. 

Please see the contact list provided by our Districts below. 

5. This proposed project is tied into the future Tri-Rail Coastal Link Service, which is currently in the planning 

stage. We recommend coordination with the Tri-Rail Coastal Link project as it progresses to the scoping 

and agency involvement stage. The Project Manager for this effort is Amie Goddeau, District 4. Her 

contact information is listed below. 

6. If the proposed action includes the crossing of a navigable water body, FDOT recommends the crossings 

be included in this EIS study. 
www.dot.state.fl.us

Page 2 of 2

Thank you for providing FDOT with the opportunity to comment. Should you have any questions please Shereen 

Yee Fong at (850) 414-5259.

District Contact Information:

District 4:

Contact: Hector Hartmann – District 4 Rail, 

Email: hector.hartmann@dot.state.fl.us

 Phone: (954) 777-4401

 Amie Goddeau – Project Manager, Tri-Rail Coastal Link Service 

 Email: amie.goddeau@dot.state.fl.us

 Phone: (954) 777-4343

District 5:

Contact: Mike McPhail – District 5 Right-of-Way 

 Jim Ganey – District 5 Railroad Coordinator 

District 6: 

Contacts: Aileen Boucle – District 6 Intermodal Systems Planning Administrator 

 Ali Al-Said – District 6 Permit Engineer 

 Dionne Richardson – District 6 Aviation Rail and Seaport Administrator 

June 6, 2013 

Catherine Dobbs 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Federal Railroad Administration 

THPO#: 0011849 

 

Re: All Aboard Florida Intercity Passenger Rail Service 

 

Dear Ms. Dobbs, 

The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF-THPO) received the 

U.S. Department of Transportation scoping meeting invitation regarding the above mentioned 

project on May 6, 2013. Although we were not able to attend the scoping meeting, the STOFTHPO is interested in receiving future updates about this project, including the draft EIS when it 

is completed. 

Thank you for the opportunity to review the information that has been sent to date regarding this 

project. Please reference THPO-0011849 for all future correspondence. 

Sincerely, 

Alison E. Swing, MS 

Compliance Analyst 

Seminole Tribe of Florida 

30290 Josie Billie Hwy, PMB 1004 

Clewiston, Florida 33440 

863.983.6549 ext. 12217 
U.S. Department 

of Homeland Security 

United States 

Coast Guard 

Commander 

Seventh Coast Guard District 

909 S.E. 151 Avenue- Rm 432 

Miami, FL 33131 

Staff Symbol: (dpb) 

Phone: (305) 415-6989 

Fax: (305) 415-6763 

Email: Evelyn.Smart@uscg.mil 

16591/FL- FECRR 

3 May 2013 

From: Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District ( dpb ), Director, Bridge Branch 

To: 

Subj: 

Federal Railroad Administration, Catherine Dobbs, Transportation Industry Analyst 

PREPARATION OF A DRAFT EIS FOR THE ALL ABOARD FLORIDA PASSENGER RAIL 

SERVICE BETWEEN ORLANDO AND MIAMI, FLORIDA 

1. This letter is in response to Federal Register article Vol. 78, No. 72 dated Monday, 15 April2013 

announcing that the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA -federal lead agency) intent to prepare a Draft 

Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed subject project across Navigable Waters of the 

United States. 

2. Except as provided for in 33 U.S.C. 525, the Coast Guard (CG) must issue a permit for the location and 

plans for bridges crossing navigable waters of the United States. We have identified two waterway crossings 

of the passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami, ·Florida that will require CG bridge permits 

(proposed FEC RR Bridge across the St. Johns River parallel to the Martin Anderson Beach Line Expressway 

(toll road- State Road. 528) and the proposed double tracking across the Hillsboro Canal, FEC Milepost 

326.58 near Deerfield Beach, Broward County, FL). This Federal action requires a navigational and 

environmental evaluation under NEP A, as implemented by the CEQ Regulations ( 40 CFR 1500-1508), DOT 

Order 5610.1C, applicable parts of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) and CG directives (such as 

64 CFR 28.545- 28556 and Commandant Instruction Ml6475.ld), and other federal environmental statutes 

and orders. · 

3. As cooperating agency, the CG will work with the FRA to' identify items needed for a complete bridge 

pe~t application. The DOT and the CG will collectively determine at the earliest time practicable what 

navigational information each agency will provide, in accordance with the CG Reasonable Needs of 

Navigation White Paper, in order for the CG to make a navigational clearance determination for the proposed 

bridge across the St. Johns River. The CG shall provide to the FRA readily available navigational 

information and points of contact for waterway associations and users to assist in the collection of 

navigational information by the FRA. 

4. The CG will comment on environmental and navigational documentation within the DEIS, concentrating 

on the bridges and approaches, with particular emphasis on adequacy of proposed clearances. When the 

environmental and navigational impacts are adequately addressed in DEIS, the CG will adopt bridge related 

portions of the DEIS, and issue a Record of Decision. Miss Evelyn Smart of the CG field bridge staff will 

attend all coordination meetings, cooperate with FRA to ensure environmental and navigational impacts are 

adequately addressed, and will review the permit application for completeness and issue a formal public 

notice. Miss Smart will seek to expedite the review process where possible. If disagreements arise over 

vertical and/or horizontal clearance (St. Johns River crossing), the CG will elevate the reasonable needs of 

navigation discussion ( clearanc~ determination) to CG head ~arters for consideration of a balanced approach 

in its decision-making. 

5. If you have any questions, feel free to coht c 

Evelvn.Smart@uscg.mil. 
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Appendix C: Scoping Meeting 

Information 
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Appendix C: Scoping Meeting Information 

Appendix C-1 

Agency Scoping Meeting Presentation 

 
All Aboard Florida Environmen

Impact Statem

Agency Scoping Me
Agency Scoping Meeting 

` Project Overview ` Roles and Responsibilities 

` FRA ` VHB

– 3rd Party Consultant 

` AAF Team 

` Agency Scoping Comments 

` Issues to be addressed in EIS ` Cooperating Agencies 
Consultant Role 

` Support FRA with 

` Scoping `DEIS ` FEIS `ROD `Administrative Record ` Public Participation `Agency Coordination 
Review Proponent Technical Studi

and Supporting Documents ` Project Goals and Objectives ` Alternatives ` For Each Resource 

` Methodology ` Technical Analysis ` Impact Evaluation 

` Direct ` Indirect ` Temporary ` Cumulative 
Prepare FRA EIS 

`Draft EIS `Final EIS 
Review Comments 

`Scoping `DEIS `FEIS 
NEPA Timeline 

Public 

Scoping 

Draft 

EIS 

We are here 

May 2013 September 2013 

• Define reasonable 

range of alternatives 

• Identify environmental 

concerns 

• Develop the project’s 

purpose and need 

• Address scoping 

issues from the public and affected agencies 

• Refine alternatives • Define issues and 

evaluate impacts 

• Recommend a 

Preferred Alternative 

• Prepare and pub

draft EIS for publreview 

• Public Hearing • Incorporate comm

and revise Draft 

• Finalize EIS 
Key Environmental Concerns 

` Miami to Cocoa 

– Existing Rail Alignment 

` Adding 2nd track ` Widening bridges ` Increased rail operations 

` Cocoa to Orlando 

– New Alignment 

` Route 528 corridor ` Alignment alternatives ` New bridges ` Track construction 
Questions? 
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Public Scoping Meeting Presentation 

 
Public Scoping Meeting

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project, visit our website:

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Please share your ideas and thoughts for

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May 15, 2013, by submitting them to

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with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 

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will be excluded from participation in, be denied 

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Welcome!

Thank you for your participation
For more information about this

project, visit our website:

www.allaboardflorida.com

What is the format of

this scoping meeting?

Open house format

Visitors invited to arrive and stay 

as convenient

Spanish interpreters are available

Questions and comments welcomed
The National Environmental

Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental 

Impact Statement Process

1 2 3

4 5 6

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10

Publish

Notice of

Intent

4/15/13

Solicit public

and agency

input during

scoping

meeting/

comment 

period

Develop

Purpose and

Need 

and

alternatives

Study

alternatives

and potential

impacts

Prepare

Draft EIS

Publish Draft

EIS: Solicit

comments 

during

comment

period

Address 

comments, 

identify 

Preferred 

Alternative and 

prepare Final 

EIS

Publish 

notice of

availability

for Final EIS

Address 

comments; 

finalize

mitigation 

measures

Prepare

and

publish ROD

We are here
All Aboard Florida Intercity Passenger Rail Service – Orlando to Miami, Florida 

Scoping Report 

June 28, 2013 

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Support\tech\Scoping\Report\Scoping 

Report_062813.docx

Appendix C: Scoping Meeting Information 

Appendix C-4 

Public Scoping Meeting Comment Forms 
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