Final FEIS-ROD

Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (FEIS-ROD)

This Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision, or FEIS-ROD, is the culmination of technical studies and reports, interagency coordination, and community outreach and feedback. The FEIS-ROD documents the purpose and need for the project; presents a discussion of the alternatives and the analysis of them; describes the affected environment, assessment of environmental, transportation, social, and economic impacts; identifies appropriate mitigation measures to offset impacts; and presents a preferred alternative. It also incorporates analysis and feedback from public and agency sources gathered during the various phases of the FEIS development. We encourage you to explore the FEIS/ROD and its very detailed appendices at the links below.

Changes and updates have been made to the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the I-526 Lowcountry Corridor WEST project since the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Minor changes to grammar, spelling, and punctuation and references to FEIS have been incorporated. Updated information and changes made in response to public and agency comments on the DEIS are highlighted in blue in the FEIS.

The FEIS-ROD is also available in hard copy by appointment at the Community Office (5627 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston; Call/Text 843-258-1135 ), SCDOT Headquarters (955 Park Street, Columbia; Call 855-467-2368), and the SCDOT District 6 Office (6355 Fain Boulevard, Building A, North Charleston; Call 843-740-1667).  Para obtener ayuda en español, llame al 855-467-2368.

• Interstate 526 Lowcountry Corridor West Final Environmental Impact Statement, Record of Decision, and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation Cover Page and Signature Page
• Interstate 526 Lowcountry Corridor West Final Environmental Impact Statement, Record of Decision, and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation Document 

Appendices

• Appendix A Agency Coordination Plan, Letters and Responses
• Appendix B Alternatives Development Traffic Analysis Report
• Appendix C Alternatives Development Technical Memorandum
• Appendix D Community Impact Assessment (CIA)
• Appendix E Visual Impacts Analysis
• Appendix F Indirect and Cumulative Effects Assessment
• Appendix G Environmental Justice Analysis
• Appendix H Environmental Justice Mitigation Plan
• Appendix I Relocation Impact Study
• Appendix J Air Quality Impact Analysis
• Appendix K Detailed Noise Analysis
• Appendix L Natural Resources Tech Memo & Biological Assessment
• Appendix M Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination and Critical Area Plat
• Appendix N Bridge Replacement Scoping Trip Risk Assessment Form and Floodplain Maps
• Appendix O Essential Fish Habitat Assessment
• Appendix P Cultural Resources Survey
• Appendix Q Section 4(f)
• Appendix R Section 6(f)
• Appendix S Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
• Appendix T USCG Permit Application & Navigation
• Appendix U Public Involvement Plans and Meeting Summaries (Part 1)
• Appendix U Public Involvement Plans and Meeting Summaries (Part 2)
• Appendix U Public Involvement Plans and Meeting Summaries (Part 3)
• Appendix V Advertising Summary
• Appendix W Informational Pop-up Meeting Outreach Summary
• Appendix X Environmental Justice Outreach Strategy and Tools
• Appendix Y Stakeholder Meeting Plans and Summaries and Stakeholder List
• Appendix Z Comment Tracking and Public Hearing Certification