Environmental Impact Statement: Polk County, IA, 60604-60605 [E6-17015]

Download as PDF 60604 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 198 / Friday, October 13, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Ninth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 207/Airport Security Access Control Systems BILLING CODE 4910–13–M Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA Special Committee 207 Meeting, Airport Security Access Control Systems. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Polk County, IA SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 207, Airport Security Access Control Systems. DATES: The meeting will be held November 2, 2006, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. The meeting will be held at RTCA, Inc., Conference Room, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC, 20036, telephone (202) 833–9339; fax (202) 833–9434; Web site https://www.rtca.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for a Special Committee 207 meeting. The agenda will include: • November 2: • Opening Plenary Session (Welcome, Introductions, and Administrative Remarks) • Review of Meeting Summary • Workgroup Reports • Overview • Workgroup 2: System Performance Requirements • Workgroup 3: Subsystem Functional Performance Requirements • Workgroup 4: System Verification and validation • Workgroup 5: Biometrics • Workgroup 6: Credentials • Workgroup 7: Perimeter • ICAO Update • Closing Plenary Session (Other Business, Establish Agenda, Date and Place of Following Meetings). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES2 ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Oct 12, 2006 Jkt 211001 Issued in Washington, DC, on October 3, 2006. Francisco Estrada C., RTCA Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. 06–8666 Filed 10–12–06; 8:45 am] Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT, Polk County. SUMMARY: The FHWA and Iowa DOT are issuing this notice to advise the public an EIS will be prepared for a proposed roadway project in Polk County, Iowa. The planned EIS will evaluate potential transportation improvement alternatives for serving northwest Des Moines and its neighboring communities between IA 415 and Euclid Avenue. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael La Pietra, Environment and Realty Manager, FHWA Iowa Division Office, 105 Sixth Street, Ames, IA 50010, Phone 515–233–7302; or James P. Rost, Director, Office of Location and Environment, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone 515–239–1798. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document is available for free download from the Federal Bulletin Board (FBB). The FBB is a free electronic bulletin board service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). The FBB may be accessed in four ways: (1) Via telephone in dial-up mode or via the Internet through (2) telnet, (3) FTP, and (4) the World Wide Web. For dial-up mode a user needs a personal computer, modem, telecommunications software package, and telephone line. A hard disk is recommended for file transfers. For Internet access a user needs Internet connectivity. Users can telnet or FTP to: fedbbs.access.gpo.gov. Users can access the FBB via the World Wide Web at https://fedbbs.access.gpo.gov. User assistance for the FBB is available from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) by calling the GPO Office of Electronic Information Dissemination Services at 202–512– 1530, toll-free at 888–293–6498; sending an e-mail to gpoaccess@gpo.gov; or sending a fax to 202–512–1262. Access to this notice is also available to Internet users through the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Register’s home page at https:// www.nara.gov/fedreg. Background The FHWA, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation and Polk County will prepare an EIS for the roadway improvements between IA 415/ NW 26th Street and Euclid Avenue/M.L. King Parkway in Des Moines. The proposed project would include an interchange with I–35/80 at NW 26th Street and also provide access to Morningstar Drive. The purpose of the NW 26th Street extension is to provide increased system continuity between Des Moines, Ankeny, and Polk City, by providing a continuous route between IA 5 and IA 415 via NW 26th Street, M.L. King Parkway, and Fleur Drive. The proposed corridor improvements would relieve north-south traffic congestion on both Merle Hay Road and 2nd Avenue. The improvement of NW 26th Street would also provide direct access via IA 415 to the Saylorville/Big Creek Recreation Area, Polk City, and Ankeny. Alternatives under consideration include: (1) Taking no action; (2) widening existing roadways; (3) Transportation System Management/ Transportation Demand Management (TSM/TDM) strategies; and, (4) constructing a roadway on a new location. The build alternative will include consideration of various alignments and grades. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. A series of public meetings will be held in 2006 and 2007. In addition, a public hearing will be held upon completion of the draft EIS. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the public meetings and public hearing. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. A scoping meeting (the initial public meeting) will be held identifying significant issues to be addressed in the environmental impact statement. The date and location of the scoping meeting have not yet been determined but will be advertised in various local media. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all significant issues are 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 or Iowa E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 198 / Friday, October 13, 2006 / Notices Department of Transportation at the address provided in the caption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) (Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48) Dated: October 5, 2006. Philip E. Barnes, Division Administrator, FHWA, Iowa Division. [FR Doc. E6–17015 Filed 10–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–25853] Medical Review Board Meeting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), United States Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice; Medical Review Board (MRB) public meeting. ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES2 AGENCY: SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that its MRB will hold a public meeting. The MRB members will continue deliberations about current FMCSA medical standards, as well as consider recommendations for new science-based standards and guidelines to ensure that the physical condition of drivers is adequate to enable them to safely operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the meeting is open to the public. DATES: The MRB meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 1, 2006. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Rooms PL–6244 and 6248, Washington, DC 20590–0001. The public must enter through the Southwest Visitor Entrance and comply with building security procedures, including provision of appropriate identification prior to being accompanied by a Federal employee to the meeting rooms. You may submit comments identified by DOT Docket Management System (DMS) Docket Number FMCSA–2006– 25853 using any of the following methods: • Web site: https://dmses.dot.gov/ submit. Follow the instructions for VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:21 Oct 12, 2006 Jkt 211001 submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for this Notice. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https://dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time or Room PL– 401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The DMS is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgment that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the U.S. Department of Transportation’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477; Apr. 11, 2000). This information is also available at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary D. Gunnels, Chief, Physical Qualifications Division, 202–366–4001, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60605 meeting, contact Kaye Kirby at 202– 366–4001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The preliminary agenda for the meeting includes: 0900–0920 Call to Order, Agenda Review 0920–1000 Methodology of MetaAnalysis 1000–1200 Evidence Report Consensus Statement Presentation Commercial Driving with Diabetes Mellitus 1200–1245 Lunch Break* 1245–1330 Preliminary Report on Schedule II Medications 1330–1415 Data Sources 1415–1500 Public Comment Period 1500–1530 Agenda Setting-January 10, 2007 Other Business 1530 Adjourn *Breaks will be announced on meeting day and may be adjusted according to schedule changes, other meeting requirements. Background The U.S. Secretary of Transportation announced on March 7, 2006, the five medical experts who will serve on FMCSA’s new MRB. Section 4116 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU, Pub. L. 109–59) requires the Secretary of Transportation with the advice of the MRB to ‘‘establish, review, and revise medical standards for operators of CMVs that will ensure that the physical condition of operators is adequate to enable them operate the vehicles safely.’’ FMCSA is planning updates to the physical qualification regulations of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, and the MRB will provide the necessary sciencebased guidance to establish realistic and responsible medical standards. The MRB will operate in accordance with FACA as announced in the Federal Register (70 FR 57642, October 3, 2005). The MRB will be charged initially with the review of all current FMCSA medical standards (49 CFR 391.41), as well as proposing new science-based standards and guidelines to ensure that drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce, as defined in CFR 390.5, are physically capable of doing so. Meeting Participation Attendance is open to all interested parties, including the general public, medical professionals, motor carriers, drivers and representatives of associations. Written comments for the MRB meeting are now being accepted and will continue to be accepted until November 16, 2006. Written comments should include the docket number that E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 198 (Friday, October 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17015]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Polk County, IA

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT, Polk County.
SUMMARY: The FHWA and Iowa DOT are issuing this notice to advise the 
public an EIS will be prepared for a proposed roadway project in Polk 
County, Iowa. The planned EIS will evaluate potential transportation 
improvement alternatives for serving northwest Des Moines and its 
neighboring communities between IA 415 and Euclid Avenue.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael La Pietra, Environment and 
Realty Manager, FHWA Iowa Division Office, 105 Sixth Street, Ames, IA 
50010, Phone 515-233-7302; or James P. Rost, Director, Office of 
Location and Environment, Iowa Department of Transportation, 800 
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010, Phone 515-239-1798.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Access

    An electronic copy of this document is available for free download 
from the Federal Bulletin Board (FBB). The FBB is a free electronic 
bulletin board service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. 
Government Printing Office (GPO).
    The FBB may be accessed in four ways: (1) Via telephone in dial-up 
mode or via the Internet through (2) telnet, (3) FTP, and (4) the World 
Wide Web.
    For dial-up mode a user needs a personal computer, modem, 
telecommunications software package, and telephone line. A hard disk is 
recommended for file transfers.
    For Internet access a user needs Internet connectivity. Users can 
telnet or FTP to: fedbbs.access.gpo.gov. Users can access the FBB via 
the World Wide Web at https://fedbbs.access.gpo.gov.
    User assistance for the FBB is available from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., 
Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) by 
calling the GPO Office of Electronic Information Dissemination Services 
at 202-512-1530, toll-free at 888-293-6498; sending an e-mail to 
gpoaccess@gpo.gov; or sending a fax to 202-512-1262.
    Access to this notice is also available to Internet users through 
the Federal Register's home page at https://www.nara.gov/fedreg.

Background

    The FHWA, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation 
and Polk County will prepare an EIS for the roadway improvements 
between IA 415/NW 26th Street and Euclid Avenue/M.L. King Parkway in 
Des Moines. The proposed project would include an interchange with I-
35/80 at NW 26th Street and also provide access to Morningstar Drive.
    The purpose of the NW 26th Street extension is to provide increased 
system continuity between Des Moines, Ankeny, and Polk City, by 
providing a continuous route between IA 5 and IA 415 via NW 26th 
Street, M.L. King Parkway, and Fleur Drive. The proposed corridor 
improvements would relieve north-south traffic congestion on both Merle 
Hay Road and 2nd Avenue. The improvement of NW 26th Street would also 
provide direct access via IA 415 to the Saylorville/Big Creek 
Recreation Area, Polk City, and Ankeny.
    Alternatives under consideration include: (1) Taking no action; (2) 
widening existing roadways; (3) Transportation System Management/
Transportation Demand Management (TSM/TDM) strategies; and, (4) 
constructing a roadway on a new location.
    The build alternative will include consideration of various 
alignments and grades. Letters describing the proposed action and 
soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and 
local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have 
previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. A 
series of public meetings will be held in 2006 and 2007. In addition, a 
public hearing will be held upon completion of the draft EIS. Public 
notice will be given of the time and place of the public meetings and 
public hearing. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency 
review and comment prior to the public hearing.
    A scoping meeting (the initial public meeting) will be held 
identifying significant issues to be addressed in the environmental 
impact statement. The date and location of the scoping meeting have not 
yet been determined but will be advertised in various local media.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
action are addressed and all significant issues are 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 or Iowa

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Department of Transportation at the address provided in the caption FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

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

(Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48)

    Dated: October 5, 2006.
Philip E. Barnes,
Division Administrator, FHWA, Iowa Division.
 [FR Doc. E6-17015 Filed 10-12-06; 8:45 am]
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