PA 23 EIS Study Groups

The PA 23 EIS study groups are a component of the overall public outreach effort for this project. Each study group serves as a technical advisory resource to the PA 23 EIS project team, and as a sub-committee to the PA 23 EIS Community Advisory Committee.

Three study groups have been organized for the PA 23 EIS project, and were developed by merging the seven study groups previously organized for the PA 23 Corridor Study as follows:

Cultural, Historical and Archaeological Resources, Farmland and Natural Resources

Economic, Finance, and Transportation Alternatives

Land Use and Growth Management, and Government

 

PA 23 EIS Cultural, Historical and Archaeological Resources, Farmland and Natural Resources Study Group 

Mission

To assist the PA 23 EIS project team in the evaluation of cultural, historical, archaeological resources and farmland and natural resources present within the study area as necessary, and to serve as a technical information resource to the PA 23 EIS project team and the PA 23 EIS CAC in the detailed development and evaluation of the alternatives under consideration for the PA 23 EIS project.

Membership

The PA 23 EIS study groups were formed by merging specific study groups organized previously for the PA 23 Corridor Study. In addition to representation from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) and the Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC), the study group membership is generally comprised of agency, citizen, and municipal representatives. The following list reflects the organizations/interests represented by members on the Cultural, Historical and Archaeological Resources, and Farmland and Natural Resources study group:

Lancaster County Agricultural Extension Service
Lancaster Farm Bureau
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
Natural Resources Conservation Services
Izaak Walton League of America
National Park Service Stewardship & Partnership Teams
Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Groups
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
Lancaster County Agricultural Preserve Board
USEPA Region III
Earl Township Farmland Preservation Trust
Land and Community
Department of Agriculture Bureau of Farmland Protection
Lancaster County Conservation District
PennAg Industries Association
Lancaster Alliance for New Directions (LAND)
Preservation Pennsylvania
Federal Highway Administration

Meetings

The Cultural, Historical and Archaeological Resources, and Farmland and Natural Resources study group convened for the first time on November 13, 2001. This purpose of the meeting was to formally organize the study group, review the EIS process and the new role of the study group, and nominate a study group member to serve on the CAC. A second meeting was held in November 2002 to update the group on the status of the project and present the results from the August 2002 public meetings. From this point forward, the study group will meet on an as-need basis as requested by the PA 23 EIS project team or CAC.

PA 23 EIS Economic Vitality, Finance, and Transportation Alternatives Study Group 

Mission

To assist the PA 23 EIS project team in the evaluation of economic development and transportation-related issues within the study area as necessary, and to serve as a technical information resource to the PA 23 EIS project team and the PA 23 EIS Community Advisory Committee in the detailed development and evaluation of the alternatives under consideration for the PA 23 EIS project.

Membership

The PA 23 EIS study groups were formed by merging specific study groups organized previously for the PA 23 Corridor Study. In addition to representation from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) and the Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC), the study group membership is generally comprised of agency, citizen, and municipal representatives. The following list reflects the organizations/interests represented by members on the Economic, Finance and Transportation Alternatives study group:

Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Economic Development Council of Lancaster County
Pa Dutch Convention & Visitors' Bureau
Lancaster Mediation Center
Federal Highway Administration
New Holland Police Department
Leola Ambulance Association
Conestoga Tours
Conestoga Valley Association
Yellow Freight
Lancaster Greens
Bongrain Cheese USA
Lancaster Bicycle Club
AAA-Lancaster County
CB Hoober & Sons, Inc.
Red Rose Transit Authority
Meridian Products
L&S Sweeteners
Lancaster Laboratories
Allfirst Bank
Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
Dart Container Corp.
Norfolk-Southern Corporation
High Industries
Lancaster Farmland Trust
Martin Limestone, Inc.
Dolphin & Bradbury
Upper Leacock Township
Warwick Township

Meetings

The Economic Vitality, Finance, and Transportation Alternatives study group convened for the first time on November 14, 2001. This purpose of the meeting was to formally organize the study group, review the EIS process and the new role of the study group, and nominate a study group member to serve on the CAC. A second meeting was held in November 2002 to update the group on the status of the project and present the results from the August 2002 public meetings. From this point forward, the study group will meet on an as-need basis as requested by the PA 23 EIS project team or CAC.

PA 23 EIS Land Use and Growth Management, and Government Study Group 

Mission

To assist the PA 23 EIS project team in the evaluation of land use and growth management issues within the study area as necessary, and to serve as a technical information resource to the PA 23 EIS project team and the PA 23 EIS Community Advisory Committee in the detailed development and evaluation of the alternatives under consideration for the PA 23 EIS project.

Membership

The PA 23 EIS study groups were formed by merging specific study groups organized previously for the PA 23 Corridor Study. In addition to representation from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) and the Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC), the study group membership is generally comprised of agency, citizen, and municipal representatives. The following list reflects the organizations/interests represented by members on the Land Use and Growth Management, and Government study group:

Lancaster Inter-Municipal Committee
Earl Township
Brecknock Township Planning Commission
Upper Leacock Township
Leacock Township
Terre Hill Borough
New Holland Borough
East Cocalico Township
Manheim Township
East Earl Township
Caenarvon Township
Salisbury Township
East Lampeter Township
West Earl Township
Ephrata Township
Earl King, Inc.
Old Order Amish Community
Office of Senator Noah Wenger
The Hourglass Foundation
Building Industry Association
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Lancaster County Agricultural Preserve Board
Conestoga Valley Association
Lancaster Alliance for New Directions (LAND)
PA Dutch Convention & Visitors' Bureau
Lancaster County Planning Commission
Department of Community and Economic Development
USEPA Region III
Wallace, Roberts & Todd
Pennsylvania Planning Association

Meetings

The Land Use and Growth Management, and Government study group convened for the first time on November 19, 2001. This purpose of the meeting was to formally organize the study group, review the EIS process and the new role of the study group, and nominate a study group member to serve on the CAC. A second meeting was held in November 2002 to update the group on the status of the project and present the results from the August 2002 public meetings. From this point forward, the study group will meet on an as-need basis as requested by the PA 23 EIS project team or CAC.