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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 7, 2007 / Notices response, on December 21, 2006, SBA published in the Federal Register a notice of intent to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Demountable Cargo Containers Manufacturing (Dry Freight Containers/Connex Boxes). SBA explained in the notice that it was soliciting comments and sources of small business manufacturers of this class of products. In response to that December 21, 2006 notice, SBA received comments from small business manufacturers indicating that it has furnished this product to the Federal government. Accordingly, based on the available information, SBA has determined that there are small business manufacturers of this class of products, and, is therefore denying the class waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Demountable Cargo Containers Manufacturing (Dry Freight Containers/ Connex Boxes), NAICS 336212. Dated: February 2, 2007. Arthur Collins, Acting Associate Administrator for Government Contracting. [FR Doc. E7–2028 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending January 19, 2007 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: OST–2007–26980. Date Filed: January 17, 2007. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: February 7, 2007. Description: Application of Jade Cargo International Company Limited requesting a foreign air carrier permit authorizing it to engage in charter foreign air transportation of property VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:36 Feb 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 and mail between any point or points in the People’s Republic of China, on the one hand, and any point or points in the United States, on the other hand. Docket Number: OST–1996–2016. Date Filed: January 18, 2007. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: February 8, 2007. Description: Application of Delta Air Lines, Inc. requesting renewal of its certificate authority to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between Atlanta, GA, and the coterminal points Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Docket Number: OST–2007–27019. Date Filed: January 19, 2007. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: February 9, 2007. Description: Application of Delta Air Lines, Inc. requesting (i) a certificate of public convenience and necessity to engage in scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between the United States and China, (ii) seven weekly frequencies for that service, and (iii) a U.S.-China designation. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E7–1995 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending January 26, 2007 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et. seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: OST–2007–27060. Date Filed: January 23, 2007. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5787 Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: February 13, 2007. Description: Application of Zoom Airlines Limited (‘‘Zoom’’) requesting an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit authorizing Zoom to provide (1) scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between London, England (London Gatwick Airport) and New York, NY (John F. Kennedy International Airport), and (2) charter foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between a point(s) in the United Kingdom, on the one hand, and a point(s) in the United States, on the other, and other charter flights. Docket Number: OST–2007–27074. Date Filed: January 23, 2007. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: February 13, 2007. Description: Application of Lynx Aviation, Inc. requesting a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing interstate scheduled air transportation of persons, property and mail. Docket Number: OST–2007–27056. Date Filed: January 22, 2007. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: February 12, 2007. Description: Application of Polar Air Cargo, Inc. (‘‘Polar’’) requesting that the Department (i) disclaim jurisdiction over a proposed corporate reorganization in which Polar will be converted from a California corporation to a California limited liability company bearing the name Polar Air Cargo, LLC, and transfer its certificates of public convenience and necessity, exemptions, designations, frequency allocations and related operating authorities (the ‘‘Authorities’’) to Polar Air Worldwide, Inc. (‘‘Polar Worldwide’’), a Delaware corporation, which will continue air carrier operations under the ‘‘Polar Air Cargo’’ brand, or (ii) in the alternative, approve the transfer of the Authorities to Polar Worldwide. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E7–1996 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Corridors of the Future Program AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT). E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1 5788 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 7, 2007 / Notices Notice; announcement of proposals selected to advance to Phase 2 of the Corridors of the Future Program. ACTION: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces the selection of the Corridors of the Future (CFP) Phase 1 proposals to be advanced to Phase 2 of the CFP. Through the CFP selection process, the DOT will select up to 5 nationally significant transportation corridors in need of investment for the purpose of reducing congestion, increasing freight system reliability, and enhancing the quality of life for U.S. citizens. The DOT has identified 8 nationally significant corridors comprised of 14 CFP proposals that have the potential to alleviate congestion and provide national and regional long-term benefits to further economic growth and international trade within the corridors and across the Nation. Several of these proposals are multimodal and multijurisdictional in nature. DATES: The proposals selected for Phase 2 of the CFP are invited to submit a Corridor Application. Applications must be received on or before May 25, 2007. ADDRESSES: Proposals selected for Phase 2 should submit their Corridor Application to Mr. James D. Ray, Chief Counsel, Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4213, Washington, DC 20590, or electronically to corridorsofthefuture@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael W. Harkins, Attorney-Advisor, (202) 366–4928 (michael.harkins@dot.gov), or Ms. Alla C. Shaw, Attorney-Advisor, (202) 366– 1042 (alla.shaw@dot.gov), Federal Highway Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4230, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access: An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from the Office of the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s Web page at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Background: On September 5, 2006, the DOT published a notice in the Federal Register seeking applications from States, or private sector entities, interested in forming coalitions to build and manage corridors in a way that alleviates congestion on our highways, rail, or waterways (71 FR 52364). The notice outlined a two-phase submission sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:36 Feb 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 and selection process. For Phase 1, interested parties were asked to submit proposals containing general information about the proposed corridor projects. The DOT received 38 proposals during Phase I and evaluated each proposal against the primary objectives of the CFP. The DOT established a team comprised of representatives from DOT’s surface transportation administrations with expertise in the areas of finance, environment and planning, infrastructure, and operations to review the proposals. Proposals were selected to move forward to Phase 2 based on each Applicant’s responsiveness to the information requested for Phase 1 and the ability of the proposed project to achieve the primary goals of the CFP, including the development of corridors with national and regional significance in the movement of freight and people, congestion reduction, and the use of innovative financing. Based on the recommendations of the Phase 1 review team, the DOT has identified 8 major corridors comprised of 14 CFP proposals that have the potential to achieve the goals of the CFP. The 8 corridors and 14 proposals selected for Phase 2 of the CFP are as follows: Planning Commission, and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. 5. Interstate 5 (I–5) A. I–5 in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area—Submitted by the Oregon and Washington State DOTs. B. I–5 Corridor California—Submitted by the California DOT. 6. Interstate 70 (I–70) Dedicated Truck Lanes Corridor Missouri to Ohio— Submitted by the Indiana DOT in partnership with the Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio DOTs. 7. Interstate 69 (I–69)—Submitted by Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department on behalf of the I–69 Corridor Coalition. 8. Interstate 10 (I–10)—Submitted by Wilbur Smith Associates. The proposals selected for Phase 2 of the CFP are invited to submit a Corridor Application as described in the September 5, 2006, notice. Corridor Applications must be received on or before May 25, 2007. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 101. Issued on: February 1, 2007. Maria Cino, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–1979 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P 1. Interstate 95 (I–95) A. I–95—Submitted by the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia DOTs. B. I–95—Submitted by the Interstate 95 Corridor Coalition. C. The Southeast Interstate 95 Corridor—Submitted by CSX Corporation. 2. Interstate 80 (I–80) A. I–80 Nevada—Submitted by the Regional Transportation Commission, Reno, Nevada on behalf of the I–80 Coalition. B. I–80 California—Submitted by the California DOT. 3. Interstate 15 (I–15) A. I–15 Corridor California— Submitted by the California DOT. B. I–15 Nevada—Submitted by the Nevada DOT. 4. Northern Tier (Interstates 80, 90, and 94) A. Detroit/Chicago National/ International Corridor of Choice (I–94) (National Freight Node and Link)— Submitted by the Michigan DOT. B. Illiana Expressway and Freight Corridor (National Freight Node)— Submitted by the Indiana and Illinois DOTs, Northwestern Indiana Regional PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration [Docket No: FTA–2006–23511] Notice of Final Agency Guidance on the Eligibility of Joint Development Improvements Under Federal Transit Law Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Final Agency Guidance. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This final Agency guidance describes the eligibility of ‘‘joint development’’ improvements under 49 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. (Federal transit law) by interpreting the definition and operation of the term ‘‘capital project’’ as defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)(1)(G), and as amended by Section 3003(a) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU). This final Agency guidance is the culmination of three notices issued by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA or Agency), the first of which appeared in the Federal Register on January 31, 2006. FTA intends to publish the text of this final Agency guidance as a stand-alone FTA Circular E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5787-5788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1979]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Corridors of the Future Program

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT).

[[Page 5788]]


ACTION: Notice; announcement of proposals selected to advance to Phase 
2 of the Corridors of the Future Program.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces the 
selection of the Corridors of the Future (CFP) Phase 1 proposals to be 
advanced to Phase 2 of the CFP. Through the CFP selection process, the 
DOT will select up to 5 nationally significant transportation corridors 
in need of investment for the purpose of reducing congestion, 
increasing freight system reliability, and enhancing the quality of 
life for U.S. citizens. The DOT has identified 8 nationally significant 
corridors comprised of 14 CFP proposals that have the potential to 
alleviate congestion and provide national and regional long-term 
benefits to further economic growth and international trade within the 
corridors and across the Nation. Several of these proposals are 
multimodal and multi-jurisdictional in nature.

DATES: The proposals selected for Phase 2 of the CFP are invited to 
submit a Corridor Application. Applications must be received on or 
before May 25, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Proposals selected for Phase 2 should submit their Corridor 
Application to Mr. James D. Ray, Chief Counsel, Federal Highway 
Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4213, Washington, DC 
20590, or electronically to corridorsofthefuture@dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael W. Harkins, Attorney-
Advisor, (202) 366-4928 (michael.harkins@dot.gov), or Ms. Alla C. Shaw, 
Attorney-Advisor, (202) 366-1042 (alla.shaw@dot.gov), Federal Highway 
Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 4230, Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 
4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Electronic Access: An electronic copy of this document may also be 
downloaded from the Office of the Federal Register's home page at: 
https://www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office's Web page 
at: https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.
    Background: On September 5, 2006, the DOT published a notice in the 
Federal Register seeking applications from States, or private sector 
entities, interested in forming coalitions to build and manage 
corridors in a way that alleviates congestion on our highways, rail, or 
waterways (71 FR 52364). The notice outlined a two-phase submission and 
selection process. For Phase 1, interested parties were asked to submit 
proposals containing general information about the proposed corridor 
projects. The DOT received 38 proposals during Phase I and evaluated 
each proposal against the primary objectives of the CFP. The DOT 
established a team comprised of representatives from DOT's surface 
transportation administrations with expertise in the areas of finance, 
environment and planning, infrastructure, and operations to review the 
proposals. Proposals were selected to move forward to Phase 2 based on 
each Applicant's responsiveness to the information requested for Phase 
1 and the ability of the proposed project to achieve the primary goals 
of the CFP, including the development of corridors with national and 
regional significance in the movement of freight and people, congestion 
reduction, and the use of innovative financing.
    Based on the recommendations of the Phase 1 review team, the DOT 
has identified 8 major corridors comprised of 14 CFP proposals that 
have the potential to achieve the goals of the CFP.
    The 8 corridors and 14 proposals selected for Phase 2 of the CFP 
are as follows:
1. Interstate 95 (I-95)
    A. I-95--Submitted by the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North 
Carolina and Virginia DOTs.
    B. I-95--Submitted by the Interstate 95 Corridor Coalition.
    C. The Southeast Interstate 95 Corridor--Submitted by CSX 
Corporation.
2. Interstate 80 (I-80)
    A. I-80 Nevada--Submitted by the Regional Transportation 
Commission, Reno, Nevada on behalf of the I-80 Coalition.
    B. I-80 California--Submitted by the California DOT.
3. Interstate 15 (I-15)
    A. I-15 Corridor California--Submitted by the California DOT.
    B. I-15 Nevada--Submitted by the Nevada DOT.
4. Northern Tier (Interstates 80, 90, and 94)
    A. Detroit/Chicago National/International Corridor of Choice (I-94) 
(National Freight Node and Link)--Submitted by the Michigan DOT.
    B. Illiana Expressway and Freight Corridor (National Freight 
Node)--Submitted by the Indiana and Illinois DOTs, Northwestern Indiana 
Regional Planning Commission, and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for 
Planning.
5. Interstate 5 (I-5)
    A. I-5 in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington 
metropolitan area--Submitted by the Oregon and Washington State DOTs.
    B. I-5 Corridor California--Submitted by the California DOT.
    6. Interstate 70 (I-70) Dedicated Truck Lanes Corridor Missouri to 
Ohio--Submitted by the Indiana DOT in partnership with the Missouri, 
Illinois, and Ohio DOTs.
    7. Interstate 69 (I-69)--Submitted by Arkansas State Highway and 
Transportation Department on behalf of the I-69 Corridor Coalition.
    8. Interstate 10 (I-10)--Submitted by Wilbur Smith Associates.
    The proposals selected for Phase 2 of the CFP are invited to submit 
a Corridor Application as described in the September 5, 2006, notice. 
Corridor Applications must be received on or before May 25, 2007.

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 101.

    Issued on: February 1, 2007.
Maria Cino,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-1979 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am]
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