Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 70580-70581 [06-9519]

Download as PDF 70580 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 233 / Tuesday, December 5, 2006 / Notices project, the St. Croix River Crossing on Trunk Highway (TH) 36 in Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota to State TH 35/64 in St. Joseph, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Those actions grant approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions of the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before June 6, 2007. If the Federal law that authorizes juridical review of a claim provides a time period of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. Thomas Sorel, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Galtier Plaza, Suite 500, 380 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, Telephone (651) 291–6100, email Thomas.sorel@fhwa.dot.gov. The Minnesota Division Office’s normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (central time). For the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/ DOT): Mr. Todd Clarkowski, P.E.— Metro District, 1500 West County Road B2, Roseville, Minnesota 55113, Telephone (651) 582–1169, (800) 627– 3529 TTY, e-mail: Todd.clarkowski@state.mn.us. For the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Wis/DOT): Mr. Terry Pederson, P.E., 718 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701, telephone (715) 836–2857, e-mail: Terry.pederson@dot.state.wi.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Issued in Washington, DC, on November hereby given that the FHWA and other 27, 2006. Federal agencies have taken final agency Francisco Estrada C., actions by issuing approvals for the RTCA Advisory Committee. following highway project in Minnesota and Wisconsin: St. Croix River Crossing [FR Doc. 06–9506 Filed 12–4–06; 8:45 am] on TH 36 from a point 700 feet east of BILLING CODE 4910–13–M the TH 5/TH 36 interchange in Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to a point 100 feet southwest of the 150th Avenue overpass on Sate TH 35/ Federal Highway Administration 64 in St. Joseph, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. The project will be a 6.7 Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions mile long, four-lane highway and on Proposed Highway in Minnesota includes the construction of a new and Wisconsin crossing of the St. Croix River. The project also includes reconstruction of AGENCY: Federal Highway associated roadways in both states, as Administration (FHWA), DOT. well as construction in Stillwater and ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA Bayport, Minnesota. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under and other Federal Agencies. which such actions were taken, are SUMMARY: This notice announces actions described in the 2006 Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement taken by the FHWA and other Federal (SFEIS)/Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for agencies that are final within the the project, approved on May 17, 2006, meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) actions relate to a proposed highway (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: January 16: • 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 NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:14 Dec 04, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 issued on November 13, 2006, and in other documents in the FHWA project files. The SFEIS, ROD and other project records are available by contacting the FHWA, Mn/DOT or Wis/DOT at the addresses provided above. The FHWA SFEIS and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/ projects/stcroix/. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. 2. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319]. 3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]. 5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. 6. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001– 4128]. 7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988, Floodplain Management; E.0. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287, Preserve America; E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species. (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. 139(l)(1). E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM 05DEN1 70581 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 233 / Tuesday, December 5, 2006 / Notices Issued on: November 28, 2006. Thomas K. Sorel, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, St. Paul, Minnesota. [FR Doc. 06–9519 Filed 12–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below. DATES: Comments must be received no later than February 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems, RAD–43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments on OMB control number 2130–0526.’’ Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493– 6230 or (202) 493–6170, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Christodoulou at gina.christodoulou@dot.gov. Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence submitted. FRA will summarize comments received in response to this notice in a subsequent notice and include them in its information collection submission to OMB for approval. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) or Ms. Gina Christodoulou, Office of Support Systems, RAD–43, Federal Railroad Administration, 1120 Vermont Ave., NW., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6139). (These telephone numbers are not tollfree.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13, section 2, 109 Stat. 163 (1995) (codified as revised at 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), and its implementing regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require Federal agencies to provide 60-days notice to the public for comment on information collection activities before seeking approval for reinstatement or renewal by OMB. 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 1320.10(e)(1), 1320.12(a). Specifically, FRA invites interested respondents to comment on the following summary of proposed information collection activities regarding (i) whether the information collection activities are necessary for FRA to properly execute its functions, including whether the activities will have practical utility; (ii) the accuracy of FRA’s estimates of the burden of the information collection activities, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimates; (iii) ways for FRA to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information being collected; and (iv) ways for FRA to minimize the burden of information collection activities on the public by automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses). See 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)(i)–(iv); 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)–(iv). FRA believes that soliciting public comment will promote its efforts to reduce the administrative and paperwork burdens associated with the collection of information mandated by Federal regulations. In summary, FRA reasons that comments received will advance three objectives: (i) Reduce reporting burdens; (ii) ensure that it organizes information collection requirements in a ‘‘user friendly’’ format to improve the use of such information; and (iii) accurately assess the resources expended to retrieve and produce information requested. See 44 U.S.C. 3501. Below is a brief summary of the currently approved information collection activities that FRA will submit for clearance by OMB as required under the PRA: Title: Control of Alcohol and Drug Use in Railroad Operations. OMB Control Number: 2130–0526. Abstract: The information collection requirements contained in preemployment and ‘‘for cause’’ testing regulations are intended to ensure a sense of fairness and accuracy for railroads and their employees. The principal information—evidence of unauthorized alcohol or drug use—is used to prevent accidents by screening personnel who perform safety-sensitive service. FRA uses the information to measure the level of compliance with regulations governing the use of alcohol or controlled substances. Elimination of this problem is necessary to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities of the nature already experienced and further reduce the risk of a truly catastrophic accident. Finally, FRA analyzes the data provided in the Management Information System annual report to monitor the effectiveness of a railroad’s alcohol and drug testing program. Form Number(s): FRA F 6180.73, 6180.74, 6180.94A, 61880.94B. Affected Public: Businesses. Reporting Burden: Total annual burden cost ($) ycherry on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES CFR section Respondent universe Total annual responses Average time per response 219.7—Waivers ...................................... 219.9(b)(2)—Responsibility for compliance. 219.9(c)(2)—Responsibility for compliance. 219.11(b)(2)—Gen’l conditions for chemical tests. 219.11(g) & 219.301(c)(2)(ii)—Training—Alcohol and Drug. 100,000 employees 450 railroads .......... 2 letters .................. 2 requests .............. 2 hours ................... 1 hour .................... 4 2 $140 70 450 railroads .......... 10 contracts/docs .. 2 hours ................... 20 700 450 Medical Fac .... 1 document ............ 15 minutes ............. .25 4 5 railroads .............. 5 programs ............ 3 hours ................... 15 525 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:14 Dec 04, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM Total annual burden hours 05DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70580-70581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9519]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Minnesota and Wisconsin

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by FHWA and other Federal Agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other 
Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 
139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the St. 
Croix River Crossing on Trunk Highway (TH) 36 in Oak Park Heights, 
Washington County, Minnesota to State TH 35/64 in St. Joseph, St. Croix 
County, Wisconsin. Those actions grant approvals for the project.

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review 
of the Federal agency actions of the highway project will be barred 
unless the claim is filed on or before June 6, 2007. If the Federal law 
that authorizes juridical review of a claim provides a time period of 
less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period 
still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. Thomas Sorel, Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Galtier Plaza, Suite 
500, 380 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, Telephone (651) 
291-6100, e-mail Thomas.sorel@fhwa.dot.gov. The Minnesota Division 
Office's normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (central time). 
For the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT): Mr. Todd 
Clarkowski, P.E.--Metro District, 1500 West County Road B2, Roseville, 
Minnesota 55113, Telephone (651) 582-1169, (800) 627-3529 TTY, e-mail: 
Todd.clarkowski@state.mn.us. For the Wisconsin Department of 
Transportation (Wis/DOT): Mr. Terry Pederson, P.E., 718 West Clairemont 
Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701, telephone (715) 836-2857, e-mail: 
Terry.pederson@dot.state.wi.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and 
other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing 
approvals for the following highway project in Minnesota and Wisconsin: 
St. Croix River Crossing on TH 36 from a point 700 feet east of the TH 
5/TH 36 interchange in Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota 
to a point 100 feet southwest of the 150th Avenue overpass on Sate TH 
35/64 in St. Joseph, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. The project will be a 
6.7 mile long, four-lane highway and includes the construction of a new 
crossing of the St. Croix River. The project also includes 
reconstruction of associated roadways in both states, as well as 
construction in Stillwater and Bayport, Minnesota. The actions by the 
Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are 
described in the 2006 Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement 
(SFEIS)/Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for the project, approved on May 
17, 2006, in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on November 13, 
2006, and in other documents in the FHWA project files. The SFEIS, ROD 
and other project records are available by contacting the FHWA, Mn/DOT 
or Wis/DOT at the addresses provided above. The FHWA SFEIS and ROD can 
be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https://
www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/stcroix/. This notice 
applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this 
notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but 
not limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    2. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) 
[23 U.S.C. 319].
    3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and 
Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-
667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et 
seq.]; archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-
469(c)].
    5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 
4201-4209].
    6. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-300(j)(6)]; 
Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128].
    7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 
11988, Floodplain Management; E.0. 12898, Federal Actions to Address 
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income 
Populations; E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural 
Resources; E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287, Preserve 
America; E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments; E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental 
Quality; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species.

(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. 139(l)(1).


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    Issued on: November 28, 2006.
Thomas K. Sorel,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, St. Paul, 
Minnesota.
[FR Doc. 06-9519 Filed 12-4-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-22-M
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