Environmental Impact Statement: Nueces County, TX, 29375-29376 [05-10055]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 97 / Friday, May 20, 2005 / Notices order demonstrate compliance with the requirements of §§ 25.785(b) and (d). DATES: The final policy was issued by the Transport Airplane Directorate on May 9, 2005. ADDRESSES: Address your comments to the individual identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Gardlin, Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards Staff, Airframe and Cabin Safety Branch, ANM–115, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2136; fax (425) 227–1320; email: jeff.gardlin@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice of proposed policy was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2003 (68 FR 43418). A notice reopening the comment period for an additional amount of time was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2003 (68 FR 54042). Three (3) commenters responded to these requests for comments. Background The final policy provides FAA certification policy on conducting component level tests in order to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of §§ 25.785(b) and (d). Injurious item located within the headstrike zone can be assessed for occupant injury potential. These test methods are the product of an Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee recommendation and are harmonized with the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) and Transport Canada. The final policy as well as the disposition of comments received is available on the Internet at the following address: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/rgl. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–10134 Filed 5–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Galley Carts and Containers Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (DOT). AGENCY: VerDate jul<14>2003 20:07 May 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 29375 ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment. meet in order for their product to be identified with TSO–C175 markings. This notice announces the availability of, and requests comment on proposed Technical Standard Order (TSO) C–175, Galley Carts and Containers. This proposed TSO tells persons seeking TSO authorization or letter of design approval what minimum performance standards (MPS) their galley carts and containers must meet to be identified with the appropriate TSO making. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 19, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send all comments on this proposed TSO to: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering Division, Technical Programs and Continued Airworthiness Branch (AIR–120), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20591. ATTN: Mr. Dave Rich. Or, you may deliver comments to: Federal Aviation Administration, Room 815, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dave Rich, AIR–120, Room 815, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. Telephone (412) 262–9034, ext. 292, fax (412) 264–9302. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How To Obtain Copies You can view or download the proposed TSO from its online location at: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/rgl. At this Web page, select ‘‘Technical Standard Orders.’’ At the TSO page, select ‘‘Proposed TSOs.’’ For a paper copy, contact the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. SUMMARY: Comments Invited You are invited to comment on the proposed TSO by submitting written data, views, or arguments to the above address. Comments received may be examined, both before and after the closing date, in room 815 at the above address, weekdays except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Director, Aircraft Certification Service, will consider all comments received on or before the closing date before issuing the final TSO. Background In November 2004, the SAE International organization published the Aerospace Standard (AS) 8056, Minimum Design and Performance of Airplane Galley In-Flight Carts, Containers, and Associated Components, that prescribes the minimum design and performance requirements for equipment used in aircraft for the housing of beverages, meals, and waste. As such, the FAA elects to adopt with minor modifications, the standards prescribed in AS 8056 as the minimum performance standards a manufacturer of galley carts and containers must first PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Note: SAE International documents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the written consent of SAE International. You may purchase copies of SAE International documents from: SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096–0001, or directly from their Web site: http:/www.sae,org/. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2005. Susan J.M. Cabler, Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–10135 Filed 5–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Nueces County, TX Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared for the proposed U.S. Highway (US) 181 Harbor Bridge replacement highway project in Nueces County, Texas. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John R. Mack, P.E. District Engineer, Federal Highway Administration—Texas Division, 300 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Telephone: 512–536–5960. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposal to replace the existing US 181 Harbor Bridge in Nueces County, Texas. The proposed improvement would involve replacement of the existing Harbor Bridge and approaches where US 181 crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, a roadway distance of approximately 2.25 miles. The need for the proposed bridge improvements is based on a number of identified deficiencies in the existing structure, including high maintenance E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 29376 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 97 / Friday, May 20, 2005 / Notices costs, safety issues, capacity needs, shipping height restrictions, and connectivity to adjacent areas. The purpose of the improvements is to address these deficiencies while identifying future plans for the US 181 roadway structure and the area it serves. Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action, and (2) replacing the existing US 181 Harbor Bridge and approach roads with a facility built to current highway standards. A Feasibility Study prepared in 2003 evaluated four corridor alternatives along existing and new location right-of-way and a No-Build alternative, resulting in the identification of a recommended study corridor. A reasonable number of alignment alternatives will be identified and evaluated in the EIS, as well as the No-Build Alternative, based on input from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private organizations and concerned citizens. Impacts caused by the construction and operation of the proposed improvements would vary according to the alternative alignment utilized. Generally, impacts would include the following: Impacts to residences and businesses, including potential relocation; impacts to parkland; transportation impacts (construction detours, construction traffic, and mobility improvement); air and noise impacts from construction equipment and operation of the roadway; social and economic impacts, including impacts to minority and low-income residents; impacts to historic cultural resources; water quality impacts from construction and roadway runoff; and impacts to waters of the U.S. including wetlands from right-of-way encroachment. A letter that describes the proposed action and a request for comments will be sent to appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed interest in the proposal. TxDOT completed a Feasibility Study for the project in June 2003. In conjunction with the Feasibility Study, TxDOT developed a public involvement plan, sponsored three citizens’ advisory committee (CAC) meetings, held two public meetings, and distributed two newsletters. An agency scoping meeting will be held by TxDOT on June 23, 2005 to brief agency representatives on project plans, introduce project team members, obtain comments pertaining to the scope of the EIS, identify important issues, set goals, and respond to questions. A continuing public involvement program will include a VerDate jul<14>2003 20:07 May 19, 2005 Jkt 205001 project mailing list, project newsletters, a June 23, 2005 public scoping meeting (public notice will be given of the time and place), and numerous informal meetings with interested citizens and stakeholders. In addition, a public hearing will be held after the publication of the Draft EIS. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the hearing. The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning, and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program) Issued on: May 10, 2005. John R. Mack, District Engineer, Austin, Texas. [FR Doc. 05–10055 Filed 5–19–05; 8:45 am] would not exceed $5 million and would not result in the creation of a Class II or Class I rail carrier. If the notice contains false or misleading information, the exemption is void ab initio. Petitions to revoke the exemption under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. The filing of a petition to revoke will not automatically stay the transaction. An original and 10 copies of all pleadings, referring to STB Finance Docket No. 34699, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 1925 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, one copy of each pleading must be served on Louis E. Gitomer, Esq., Ball Janik LLP, 1455 F Street, NW., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20005. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at https:// www.stb.dot.gov. Decided: May 12, 2005. By the Board, David M. Konschnik, Director, Office of Proceedings. Vernon A. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–9993 Filed 5–19–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY BILLING CODE 4910–22–M Internal Revenue Service DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 34699] Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Program; Availability of 2006 Grant Application Package Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc.— Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Central of Georgia Railroad Company Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR), a Class III rail carrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to acquire from Central of Georgia Railroad Company (CGA) and operate approximately 43 miles of rail line, extending from milepost R–120 at Florida Rock to milepost R–55.0 at Allie, in Harris and Meriwether Counties, GA. The transaction also includes the acquisition by GSWR of 12.2 miles of incidental trackage rights, extending from milepost M–290.3 at South Columbus through milepost M– 290.9/P–290.9 at Columbus and milepost P–291.7/R–1.2 at West Columbus to milepost R–12.0 at Florida Rock, in Harris and Muscogee Counties, GA. The transaction was scheduled to be consummated on May 20, 2005. GSWR certifies that its projected annual revenues as a result of this transaction PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: This document contains a notice that the IRS has made available the grant application package (Publication 3319) for organizations interested in applying for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant for the 2006 grant cycle (January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006). The IRS will award a total of up to $6,000,000 (unless otherwise provided by specific Congressional appropriation) to qualifying organizations, subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code section 7526, for LITC matching grants. DATES: Grant applications for the 2006 grant cycle must be electronically filed or received by the IRS no later than 4 p.m. e.d.t. on July 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send completed grant applications to: Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate Service, LITC Grant Program Administration Office, Mail Stop 211–D, 401 W. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 97 (Friday, May 20, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29375-29376]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10055]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Nueces County, TX

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared for the proposed 
U.S. Highway (US) 181 Harbor Bridge replacement highway project in 
Nueces County, Texas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John R. Mack, P.E. District Engineer, 
Federal Highway Administration--Texas Division, 300 East 8th Street, 
Austin, Texas 78701. Telephone: 512-536-5960.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Texas 
Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will prepare an environmental 
impact statement (EIS) for a proposal to replace the existing US 181 
Harbor Bridge in Nueces County, Texas. The proposed improvement would 
involve replacement of the existing Harbor Bridge and approaches where 
US 181 crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, a roadway distance of 
approximately 2.25 miles.
    The need for the proposed bridge improvements is based on a number 
of identified deficiencies in the existing structure, including high 
maintenance

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costs, safety issues, capacity needs, shipping height restrictions, and 
connectivity to adjacent areas. The purpose of the improvements is to 
address these deficiencies while identifying future plans for the US 
181 roadway structure and the area it serves.
    Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action, and 
(2) replacing the existing US 181 Harbor Bridge and approach roads with 
a facility built to current highway standards. A Feasibility Study 
prepared in 2003 evaluated four corridor alternatives along existing 
and new location right-of-way and a No-Build alternative, resulting in 
the identification of a recommended study corridor. A reasonable number 
of alignment alternatives will be identified and evaluated in the EIS, 
as well as the No-Build Alternative, based on input from federal, 
state, and local agencies, as well as private organizations and 
concerned citizens.
    Impacts caused by the construction and operation of the proposed 
improvements would vary according to the alternative alignment 
utilized. Generally, impacts would include the following: Impacts to 
residences and businesses, including potential relocation; impacts to 
parkland; transportation impacts (construction detours, construction 
traffic, and mobility improvement); air and noise impacts from 
construction equipment and operation of the roadway; social and 
economic impacts, including impacts to minority and low-income 
residents; impacts to historic cultural resources; water quality 
impacts from construction and roadway runoff; and impacts to waters of 
the U.S. including wetlands from right-of-way encroachment.
    A letter that describes the proposed action and a request for 
comments will be sent to appropriate federal, state, and local 
agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously 
expressed interest in the proposal. TxDOT completed a Feasibility Study 
for the project in June 2003. In conjunction with the Feasibility 
Study, TxDOT developed a public involvement plan, sponsored three 
citizens' advisory committee (CAC) meetings, held two public meetings, 
and distributed two newsletters. An agency scoping meeting will be held 
by TxDOT on June 23, 2005 to brief agency representatives on project 
plans, introduce project team members, obtain comments pertaining to 
the scope of the EIS, identify important issues, set goals, and respond 
to questions. A continuing public involvement program will include a 
project mailing list, project newsletters, a June 23, 2005 public 
scoping meeting (public notice will be given of the time and place), 
and numerous informal meetings with interested citizens and 
stakeholders. In addition, a public hearing will be held after the 
publication of the Draft EIS. Public notice will be given of the time 
and place of the hearing. The Draft EIS will be available for public 
and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments 
and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or 
questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be 
directed to the FHWA at the address provided above.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, 
Highway Research, Planning, and Construction. The regulations 
implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this 
program)

    Issued on: May 10, 2005.
John R. Mack,
District Engineer, Austin, Texas.
[FR Doc. 05-10055 Filed 5-19-05; 8:45 am]
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