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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMDT - Park City - MossmainMontana Department of Transportation David A. Galt, Director 2701 Prospect Avenue Judy Martz, Govemor PO Box 201001 Helena MT 59620-1001 City Clerk Office 115 West 15i Street Laurel, MT 59044 Attention: Council Secretary December 3, 2001 Subject: IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #4069) Attached is one (1) copy of the Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) request for this proposed project as-approved by the U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on November 27, 2001. The PCE complies-with the provisions of 23 CFR 771.117(a) & (41 for categorically excluding this proposed project from further National Environmental Policy ActINEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seg.) documen- tation requirements. It also complies-with the provisions of 75-1-103 and 75-1-201, M.C.A. (see ARM 18.2.261, MEPA "Actions that qualify for a Categorical Exclusion" as applicable to tile MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/MDT). This proposed project's portion-of Interstate highway Ns 90's Right-of-Way is both with-in the urban limits, and adjoins the southerly corporate boundary for the City of Laurel. Therefore, the enclosed PCE copy is being sent-to the city as a Cooperating Agency on this proposed project under the provisions of 23 CFR 771.111(d). //Engineering n A. Riley, RE . Bur au C ief T Environmental" ervices Manager JMM:JAR:asj: W[S:1- BILLINGS DISTRICT140691PCE-ToL.DST] Attachments copies: Bruce H. Barrett, Administrator - MDT Billings District Ne 5 Carl S. Peil, P.E. - MDT Preconstruction Engineer John H. Horton, J` - MDT Right-of-Way Bureau Chief Joel M. Marshik, P.E. - MDT Environmental Services Manager Environmental Services Web Page: www.mdt.state.mt.us Phone: (406) 444-7228 An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Report: (800) 226-7623 Fax: (406) 444-7245 TTY: (800) 335-7592 Sly 1,rWj @ Department of Iran: O 2701 Prospect Avenue n o V 2 8 2?0] Y 517 201001 H l n 1 ?'?? ? November 19, 2001 "?0 'N?? e e a 001 Janice W. Brown, Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2880 Skyway Drive Helena, MT 59602 Subject: IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #40691 MASTER FILE COPY This is to request approval of this proposed project as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under the provisions of 23 CFR 771.117(d), and the Programmatic Agreement as signed by the MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDT) and the FHWA on April 12, 2001. Copies of its Preliminary Field Review Report (dated March 20, 2000) and Project Location Map are attached. This proposed action also qualifies-as a CE under ARM 18.2.261. (Sections 75-1- 103 and 75-1-201, MCA). The following form provides the documentation required-to demonstrate that all of the conditions are satisfied to qualify for a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Approval (PCE) as initially agreed by the (former) MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS (MDOH) and the FHWA on December 6, 1989. Note: An " X " in the "N/A" column is "Not Applicable" to, while one in the "UNK" column is "Unknown" at the present time for this proposed project.) NOTE: A response in a box will require additional documentation for a Categorical Exclusion request in accordance with 23 CFR 771.117(d). YES NO N/A UNK This proposed project would have (a) significant environmental impact(s) as-defined under 23 CFR 771.117(a). ? X 2. This proposed project involves (an) unusual circumstance(s) as described under 23 CFR 771.117(b). ? X 3. This proposed project involves one (or more) of the following situations where: A. Right-of-Way, easements, and/or construction permits would be required. - X 1) The context or degree of the Right-of-Way action would have (a) substantial social, economic, or environmental effect(s). ? _ X 2) There is a high rate of residential growth in this proposed project's area. Environmental Services Phone: (406) 444-7228 Fax: (406) 444-7245 An Equal Opportunity Employer David A_ Galt. Director Judy Martz, Governor X Web Page: www.mdt.state.mt.us Road Report: (800) 226-7623 TTY: (800 335-7592 Janice W. Brown Page 2 November 19, 2001 4 5 . IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #4069 YES NO N/A UNK 3) There is a high rate of commercial growth in this proposed project's area. _ X 4) Work would be on and/or within approximately 1.6 kilometers (1± mile) of an Indian Reservation. _ X 5) There are parks, recreational, or other properties acquired/improved under Section 6(0 of the 1965 National Land & Water Conservation Fund Act (16 U.S.C. 460L, et seq.) on or adjacent to the proposed project's area. _ X The use of such Section 6(0 sites would be documented and compensated with the appropriate agencies (e.g.: i ? X MDFW&P, local entit es, etc.). _ 6) Are there any sites either on, or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places with concurrence in determination of eligibility or effect under Section 906 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470, at seq.) by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which would be affected by this proposed project. _ X 7) There are parks, recreation sites, schoolgrounds, wild-life refuges, historic sites, historic bridges, or irrigation that might be considered under Section 4(t) of the 1966 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Act (49 U.S.C. 303) on or adjacent to the project area. X a) "Nationwide" Programmatic Section 4(0 Evaluation forms for these sites are attached. _ ? X b) It requires (a) full (i.e.: DRAFT & FINAL) Section 4(fl ? Evaluation(s). _ X B. The activity would involve work in a streambed, wetland, and/or other waterbody(ies) considered as "waters of the United States" or similar (e.g.: "state waters"). _ X 1) Conditions set forth in Section 90 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 U.S.C.403) and/or Section 404 under 33 CFR Parts 320-330 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1376) would be met. _ ? X 2) Impacts in wetlands, including but not limited to those referenced under Executive Order (E.O.) #11990, and their proposed mitigation would be coordinated with the Montana Inter-Agency Wetland Group. _ ? X Janice W. Brown Page 3 November 19, 2001 3) A 124SPA Stream Protection permit would be obtained from the MDFW&P? 4) There is a delineated floodplain in the proposed project area under FEMA's Floodplain Management criteria. The water surface at the 100-year flood limit elevation would exceed floodplain management criteria due to an encroachment by the proposed project. 5) Tribal Water Permit would be required. 6) Work would be required in, across, and/or adjacent to a river which is a component of, or proposed for inclusion in Montana's Wild and/or Scenic Rivers system as published by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, or the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. The designated National Wild & Scenic River systems in Montana are: a) Middle Fork of the Flathead River (headwaters to South Fork confluence). b) North Fork of the Flathead River (Canadian Border to Middle Fork confluence). c) South Fork of the Flathead River (headwaters to Hungry Horse Reservoir). d) Missouri River (Fort Benton to Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge). In accordance with Section 7 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 - 1287), this work would be coordinated and documented with either the Flathead National Forest (Flathead River), or the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (Missouri River). IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #4069) YES NO N/A UNK X X ? X X X - ? X C. This is a "Type I" action as defined under 23 CFR 772.5(h), which typically consists-of highway construction on a new location or the physical alteration of an existing route which substantially changes its horizontal or vertical alignments or increases the number of through-traffic lanes. - X 1) If "YES" would there be potential noise impacts? - - X 2) A Noise Analysis would be completed. - ? X 3) There will be compliance with the provisions of both 23 CFR 772 for FHWA's Noise Impact analyses and MD-Fs Noise Policy. X ? Janice W. Brown Page 4 November 19, 2001 D. There would be substantial changes in access control involved with this proposed project. If "YES" would they result-in extensive economic and/or social impacts on the affected locations? E. The use of a temporary road, detour, or ramp closure having the following conditions when the action(s) associated with such facilities: 1) Provisions will be made for access by local traffic, and be posted for-same. 2) Adverse effects to through-traffic dependant businesses will be avoided or minimized. 3) Interference to local events (e.g.: festivals) will be minimized to all possible extent. IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #4069) YES NO N/A UNK X ? _ X X ? X ? X ? _ 4) Substantial controversy associated with this pending action will be avoided. X ? F. Hazardous wastes /substances, as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ), and/or (a) listed "Superfund" (under CERCLA or CECRA) site(s) are currently on and/or adjacent to this proposed project. _ X All reasonable measures will be taken to avoid and/or minimize substantial impacts from same. X ? G. The Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System's conditions (ARM 16.20.1314), including temporary erosion control features for construction will be met. X ? H. Permanent desirable vegetation with an approved seeding mixture will be established on exposed areas. X _ 1. Documentation of an "invasive species" review to comply with both E.0111 3112 and the County Noxious Weed Control Act (7-22-21, M.C.A.), including directions as specified by the county(ies) wherein its intended work will be done. X ? Janice W. Brown Page 5 November 19, 2001 IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #4069) YES NO N/A UNK J. There are "Prime" or "Prime if Irrigated" Farmlands designated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service on or adjacent to the proposed project area. X _ If the proposed work would affect Important Farmlands, then an AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating form has been completed in accordance with the Farmland Protection Policy Act (7 U.S.C. 4201, et seq.). X ? K. Features for the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336) compliance would be included. _ ? X L. A written Public Involvement Plan completed in accordance with MDT's Public Involvement Handbook. X ? 4. This proposed project complies with the Clean Air Act's Section 176(c) (42 U.S.C. 7621(a), as amended) under the provisions of 40 CFR 81.327 as it's either in a Montana air quality: A. "Unclassifiable"/attainment area. Therefore, it is not covered under the EPA's September 15, 1997 Final Rule on air quality conformity. X and/or B. "Nonattainment" area. However, this type of proposed project is either exempted from the conformity determination requirements (under EPA's September 15, 1997 Final Rule), or a conformity determination would be documented in coordination with the responsible agencies: (Metropolitan Planning Organizations, MDEQ's Air Quality Division, etc.). C. Is this proposed project in a "Class I Air Shed" (Indian Reservations) under 40 CFR 52.1382 (c)(3)? 5. Federally listed Threatened or Endangered (T/E) Species: ? X X A. There are recorded occurrences, and/or critical habitat in this proposed project's vicinity. X Janice W. Brown Page 6 November 19, 2001 IM 90-8(146)427 PARK CITY-MOSSMAIN (P.M.S. Control #4069) YES NO N/A UNK B. Would this proposed project result in a 'Jed opardv" opinion (under 50 CFR 402) from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on any Federally listed T/E Species? ? X The proposed project will not induce significant land-use changes, nor promote unplanned growth. There will be no significant effects on access to adjacent property, nor to present traffic patterns. This proposed project will not create disproportionately high and/or adverse impacts on the health or environment of minority and/or low-income populations (E.0412898). It also complies with the provisions of Title V1 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) under the FHWA's regulations (23 CFR 200). In accordance with the provisions of 23 CFR 771.117(a), this pending action will not cause any significant individual, secondary, or cumulative environmental impacts. Therefore, the FHWA's concurrence is requested that this proposed project is properly classified as a Categorical Exclusion. /jEngineering A. Riley, P.'E Bureau Chief Environmental Services Concur -Y ? -Y/ 74424 Date: -/4,r- a7? x001 Federal Highway Administration "ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBLE FORMATS OF THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST." JMM:JAR:asj: ,"(S:1- BILLINGS DISTRICT140691PCE.REQ] Attachments cc: Bruce H. Barrett, Administrator - MDT Billings District Ns 5 Joseph P. Kolman, P.E. - MDT Bridge Engineer Carl S. Pail, P.E. - MDT Preconstruction Engineer John H. Horton, J` - MDT Right-of-Way Bureau Chief George E. Periman, (acting) Supervisor - MDT Contract Plans Section David W. Jensen, Supervisor - MDT Fiscal Programming Section Joel M. Marshik, P.E. - MDT Environmental Services Manager Montana Department of Transportation Helena, Montana 59620-1001 Memorandum To: Carl S. P.E. P onstruction Engineer From: Ronald E. Williams, P.E. Road Design Engineer MAS ?;-' FILE Date: March 20, 2000 RECEIVED Subject: IM 90-8(146)426 Park City - Mossmain MAR 2 8 2000 Control No. - 4069 Work Type -180 ENVIRONMENTAL. We request that you appro a Preliminary Field Review Report for the subject project. Approved Date -3)0 Z-'/00 azl S. Peil, P.E. Preconstruction Enginee We are requesting comments from the following individuals, who have also received a copy of the Report. We will assume their concurrence if no comments are received by two weeks from the approval date. Distribution (all with attachment) B. H. Barrett D. R. McIntyre R. D. Tholt P. Saindon B. A. Larsen FHWA(HOP-MT) J. A. Walther C. S. Peil D. P. Dusek K. Bar es ? I Mazshik B. F. Juvan R 9 1.' R. E. Williams J. P. Kolman J. D. Blacker T. E. Martin P. A. Jomini J. J. Moran Cc: D. W. Jensen w/ attachment Engineering File w/ attachment Design File w/ attachment Carl S. Peil, P.E. Page 2 of 7 March 20, 2000 Control No. 4069 Preliminarv Field Review Report The field review for the subject project was held January 31, 2000 with the following personnel in attendance: Edward Larson Road Design Helena Gary Neville DESS Billings Dave Hill Enviromental Helena Jim Tompkins Surfacing Design Helena Bruce Barrett District Admin. Billings Damn Grenfell Fed. Hwy. Admin. Helena Kevin McCray Bridge Helena Dwane Kailey Designer Helena Stefan Streeter ADCE Billings Tony Partlow Designer Billings Dennis Casey EIT Billings Proposed Scope of Work The proposed project was originally nominated as a pavement preservation project. The original intent of this project was to mill full-width to remove the existing O.G.F.C. and mill and fill the driving lane to remove any rutting. A seal and cover would then be placed full-width. The proposed scope of work has changed to a preventive maintenance project. The depth of mill and fill and possible overlay will be decided after cores have been taken from the driving and passing lanes and evaluated by surfacing design. The reason for this change was necessitated by the discovery that the rutting was progressing at a more severe rate than anticipated at the time of nomination. The existing roadway appears to have an O.G.F.C. seal on it, but the as-builts show a plant mix seal course. This also will be determined by the cores and surfacing design. Project Location and Limits This is an- Interstate project located in Stillwater and Yellowstone Counties. The project begins at the Park City Interchange on I-90 at RP 426.594 (English Station 134+99 on I 90-8(27)425) and proceeds east to RP 437.206 (English Station 164+00.0 on 190- 8(17)433). Stationing runs in an easterly direction. The as-built project numbers for the project are 190-8(27)425, 190-8(17)433 and IR 90-8(101)427. Project limits for the interchanges and crossroads will be the following locations. At the Park City Interchange only the eastbound on ramp and the westbound off ramp will be included in this project. West Laurel Interchange will end at the intersection to the north (English Station 488+94 "L" Line). South Laurel Interchange will end at the intersection with F-134 (English Station 16+45.1 "0" & English Station 12+29.1 "Cl") and include the eastbound and westbound ramps. Phvsical Characteristics The original project from RP 426.594 to RP 434.042 was built in 1967 and from RP 434.042 to RP 437.206 was built in 1964. The entire project was constructed with four Carl S. Pell, P.E. Page 3 of 7 March 20, 2000 Control No. 4069 lanes 3.66 meters wide, two inside shoulders 1.22 meters wide and two outside shoulders 3.05 meters wide. This project was constructed with the following typicals: RP From & To PMS mm Crushed Base (mm) 426.1 - 426.7 106.68 563.88 426.7 - 428.4 106.68 441.96 428.4 - 428.9 106.68 563.88 428.9 - 429.8 106.68 441.96 429.8 - 430.8 106.68 563.88 430.8 - 432.0 106.68 441.96 432.0 - 434.04 106.68 563.88 434.04 - 437.479 106.68 624.84 All ramps and crossroads were constructed with 106.68 mm of plant mix surfacing. This project was overlaid in 1989 by IR 90-8(101)427. The original width was maintained by widening the inside shoulder with gravel and tapering the overlay on the outside shoulder. The overlay consisted of 76 mm of plant mix surfacing and a plant mix seal course. All of the interchange ramps and crossroads received a 45.7 mm plant mix surfacing overlay with a plant mix seal course. The general terrain on this project is level in a rural setting. There are twenty-one vertical curves in both the east and westbound lanes. Three vertical curves fail to meet the minimum stopping sight distance for a design speed of 110 kilometers per hour. These vertical curves are located at RP 431.33, RP 433.009 and RP 434.09. Two additional vertical curves located at RP 426.594 and RP 428.155 fail to meet the desirable stopping sight distance at the given design speed. The maximum gradient is 3.125% and is located at RP 434.09. This exceeds the maximum allowable gradient of 3.00% for design of an Interstate in level terrain. All other gradients are equal to or less than the maximum allowable gradient. Two horizontal curves fail to meet the minimum radius of 505 meters for the given design speed. Both horizontal curves have a radius of 500 meters and are located at RP 433.0 and RP 433.5. All other horizontal curves exceed the minimum radius of 505 meters. The medians were constructed 22.6 meters wide, centerline to centerline. From RP 426.07 to RP 434.04 the inside slopes are 5:1 with a 3.7 meter flat bottom ditch. From RP 434.04 to RP 437.206 the inside slope is 5:1. The outside cut and fill slopes throughout the project are as follows: Cut / Fill Height (m) Cut Slope Fill Slope 1.5 or less 5:1 6:1 1.5 to 3.0 4:1 4:1 3.0 to 4.6 3:1 3:1 over 4.6 2:1 2:1 Carl S. Peil, P.E. Page 4 of 7 March 20, 2000 Control No. 4069 Traffic Data 1999 ADT = 10600 (present) 2000 ADT = 10900 (letting date) 2010 ADT = 14400 (10 year design year) 2020 ADT = 18900 (20 year design year) DHV = 2080 D= T = 19.1 All Trucks = N/A 18 Kip ESAL's = 1396.16 (daily) Growth Rate = 2.8% (annual) Accident History e accident rate on this section of roadway is 0.86pared to the interstate statewide average of 1.05. The severity index of this section is 2.43 compared to the interstate statewide average of 2.28. The severity rate for this section is 2.09 compared to the interstate statewide average of 2.29. The accident rate for trucks is 0.45 compared to the interstate statewide average of 0.64. Variations from average occurrences are as follows. There are no significant variations from statewide averages for this corridor of I-90 HES Clusters or Projects Location Year Recommendation Status MP 432Ti - Tn.4 T998 Signing, Guardrail, Bridge Deck Treatment ee elow MP 433.6 - 434.1 1992 Deck Treatment See Below MP 434.1 - 434.9 1997 Signals See Below MP 434.5 - 435.6 1993 See Below See Below MP 438.1 - 439.2 1994 Remove x-over Completed 05-27-96 Additional HES Clusters or Projects Remarks: ocation: - is ocation een identified as an accident cluster in the 1998 Safety Engineering Improvement Program. Please respond if these improvements can be incorporated in the subject project. Location: MP 433.6 - 434.1 n ge ec improvement at Laurel Interchange is pending. Location: MP 434.1 - 434.9 Signal installation on the and WB off ramps is pending. Location: MP 434.5 - 435.6 170-Te-as-IFFe countermeasures to address a specific accident trend were identified. Carl S. Pei], P.E. Page 5 of 7 March 20, 2000 Control No. 4069 The rehabilitation of the finish surfacing and installation of rumble strips, delineation and striping should help reduce accidents. Major Design Features Design Speed - The design speed for the project is 110 kilometers per hour based upon e etTi3 sign criteria for an Interstate in level terrain and a rural setting. Horizontal and Vertical Alignments - The horizontal and vertical alignments will both be = use as is. Typical Sections - Surfacing design will make a typical recommendation once the cores have been reviewed. It was originally proposed to mill full-width 35 mm removing the O.G.F.C. or plant mix seal course and mill the driving lane 60 mm and fill with Grade "S" plant mix surfacing. The project would be sealed and covered fi ll-width. All ramps would be overlaid 50 mm with Grade "S" plant mix surfacing. Milling tapers would be required at mainline, all cattle guards and on the crossroads. Grading - There will be no grading required on this project other than shoulder gravel. Villings will be used for shoulder gravel where necessary. Geotechnical Considerations - There are no Geotechnical issues that will be addressed on this project. Hydraulics - There are no hydraulic issues that will be addressed on this project. Bridges - There are twelve structures within the project limits. The structures are at the Iollowmg locations; 2@ RP 426.59 (Park City Interchange), 2@ RP 428.16 (County Road Underpass), 2@ RP 431.33 (County Road Underpass), 2@ RP 433.01 (W. Laurel Interchange), 1@ RP 433.47 (County Road Overpass), 2@ RP 434.09 (S. Laurel Interchange) and I@ RP 435.60 (County Road Overpass). The bridge rail and connections will need to be upgraded at the West Laurel Interchange. All other structures appear to be structurally sufficient and will be used as is. Safety Enhancements - Rumble strips will be installed throughout this project. Darrin re e o the FHWA requested that we evaluate the clear zone according to a design year of 2011 and review all slopes and roadside hazards. All guardrail sections will be surveyed, evaluated and removed and replaced where necessary according to the design clear zone and current guardrail standards. All guardrail sections should be surveyed for height and removed and replaced where necessary. This project exhibited good guardrail height during the review, but will be surveyed. All guardrail on the ramps and crossroads will be surveyed. It will then be determined if the guardrail will need to be removed and replaced or more cost effective to mill full depth and maintain the present height. Traffic - Pavement markings will be upgraded Carl S. Peil, P.E. Page 6 of 7 March 20, 2000 Control No. 4069 Fencing - The fencing will be used as is. Special Design Considerations - The cold millings will be used for shoulder gravel. All excess co m1 mgs wr a given to Stillwater or Yellowstone County. The plans and special pro,.isions must show an estimated quantity and location for millings. A note should be placed in the plans explaining that the milled volume is greater than the compacted quantity. A special provision will be written for a pro-rata price adjustment for greater or less depth milled in 5mm increments while milling the O.G.F.C. to allow full depth removal. The District will develop a cost estimate for addressing pedestrian accommodations at the Park City Interchange. This work, if cost effective, will be incorporated into the project to maintain better and safer pedestrian travel within the interchange area. Design Exceptions Design exceptions will be requested as applicable to the final surfacing design. Right of Way There will be no additional right of way required for this project. Utilitios/Railroads Uti ities exist along the corridor. It is not anticipated that any utilities will be impacted. There will be no railroad involvement. Survey A conventional guardrail, roadside hazard and critical slope survey will be required. See attached survey request form for further explanation. Public Involvement An expanded level A public involvement plan will be developed for the project. This plan should include: • A news release to the appropriate newspapers, radio stations and television stations explaining the project and including a department point of contact. • Personal contacts with local government officials and interest groups. • Construction notification and information during construction. The plan will be reviewed and any necessary changes made during the project development. Enviromental Considerations A programmatic categoncal exclusion will be prepared for this project. Traffic Control Traffic will a maintained throughout the project construction locations with appropriate signing and flagging in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Carl S. Pei], P.E. Page 7 of 7 March 20, 2000 Control No. 4069 Cost Estimate The cost OT-this project is $1,958,330 for the letting year 2001. This is based on S100,000 per kilometer for the 17.5 kilometers in 1999 with 2 years of inflation at 3% compounded annually. Attachments: Map, Survey Request Form cr. cmc z? Q C/DCL o? I? N d- U I ?o Q o cl? 2