Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in Washington, 37814-37815 [E7-13409]

Download as PDF 37814 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 11, 2007 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: I–805 Managed Lanes South Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a project in San Diego, California. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Healow, Federal Highway Administration, 650 Capitol Mall Suite 4–100, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (916) 498–5849 or David Nagy, Senior Environmental Planner, California Department of Transportation, 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110, Telephone: (619) 688– 0224. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an EIS will be prepared for proposed improvements on Interstate 805 (I–805) in San Diego, CA. Proposed improvements include construction of managed lanes, direct access ramps, in-line transit stations, and auxiliary lanes between Palomar Street and University Avenue. These proposed improvements are necessary to convey existing and projected traffic demand. Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action; (2) constructing two managed lanes from Palomar Street to State Route 94; and (3) constructing four managed lanes from Palomar Street to State Route 94. Incorporated into and studied with the build alternatives will be design variations for locations of direct access ramps, auxiliary lanes, and in-line transit stations. 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 public scoping meeting will be held for the project, and a separate mailing will be sent out to all interested parties with the specific date, time, and location for the meeting. In addition, a public hearing will be held during draft EIS circulation. Public notice will be given as to 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:56 Jul 10, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 contacts provided above. following highway project in the State of Washington. This project would improve safety and provide congestion relief on State Route 28, Douglas County, Washington. The proposed project provides four lanes and a (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance median divider on SR 28 (Sunset Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning Highway) from the intersection of SR 2/ and Construction. The regulations 97 to 9th Street, NE., in the City of East implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Wenatchee. The project also extends Federal programs and activities apply to this Eastmont Avenue from Badger program.) Mountain Road to the intersection of SR 2/97. The SR 2/97 intersection with Issued on: July 3, 2007. Sunset Highway is expanded to Steve Healow, Senior Project Development Engineer, Federal accommodate additional lanes and tiein with Eastmont Avenue. The project Highway Administration. Sacramento, includes a new interchange on SR 2/97 California. at Empire Avenue to connect 38th [FR Doc. E7–13414 Filed 7–10–07; 8:45 am] Street, NW., and Cascade Avenue. Other BILLING CODE 4910–22–P improvements to Sunset Highway include u-turns at two intersections and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION six new signals. Stormwater facilities are upgraded along the corridor and Federal Highway Administration minor improvements to side streets are included. The actions by the Federal Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions agencies, and the laws under which on Proposed Highways in Washington such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact AGENCY: Federal Highway Statement for the project, approved on Administration (FHWA), DOT. November 22, 2006, a Record of ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims Decision approved on May 17, 2007, for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA and in other documents in the FHWA and Other Federal Agencies. administrative record. The Final SUMMARY: This notice announces actions Environmental Impact Statement and other documents in the FHWA taken by the FHWA and other Federal administrative record file are available agencies that are final within the by contacting the FHWA or the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(1)(1). These Washington State Department of actions relate to a proposed highway Transportation at the addresses project on State Route 28 (Sunset provided above. Highway) Eastside Corridor Project in This notice applies to all Federal Douglas County, Washington. These agency decisions as of the issuance date actions grant approvals for the project. of this notice and all laws under which DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is such actions were taken, including but advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(1)(1). A not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental claim seeking judicial review of the Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– Federal agency actions on the highway 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 project will be barred unless the claim U.S.C. 109]. is filed on or before January 7, 2008. If 2. Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401– the Federal law that authorizes judicial 7671(q). review of a claim provides a time period 3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act of less than 180 days for filing such [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section claim, then that shorter time period still 1536], Fish and Wildlife Coordination applies. Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]. Migratory FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. Liana Liu, Area Engineer, Federal 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Highway Administration Washington Section 106 of the National Historic Division, 711 S. Capital Way, Suite 501, Preservation Act of 1966, as amended Olympia, WA 98501, 360–753–9553, [16 U.S.C. 470(aa) 11]; Archeological Liana.Liu@fhwa.dot.gov. Terry Mattson, Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 Project Engineer, Washington State U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological and Department of Transportation, P.O. Box Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 98, Wenatchee, WA 98807–0098, 509– 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave 667–2899, mattsot@wsdot.wa.gov. Protection and Repatriation Act SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. 5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious actions by issuing approvals for the PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 132 / Wednesday, July 11, 2007 / Notices Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]; The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. 6. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601–9675; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k). 7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 Floodplain Management; E.O. 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 his program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Issued on: July 5, 2007. Liana L. Liu, Area Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Olympia, Washington. [FR Doc. E7–13409 Filed 7–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Issue Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The meeting will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at Noon Eastern Time. DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:56 Jul 10, 2007 Jkt 211001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Foley at 1–888–912–1227, or (414) 231–2360. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel VITA Issue Committee will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at Noon, Eastern Time via a telephone conference call. You can submit written comments to the Panel by faxing to (414) 231–2363, or by mail to Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, Stop 1006MIL, P.O. Box 3205, Milwaukee, WI 53201–3205, or you can contact us at https:// www.improveirs.org. Public comments will also be welcome during the meeting. Please contact Barbara Foley at 1–888–912–1227 or (414) 231–2360 for additional information. The agenda will include the following: Various VITA Issues. Dated: July 3, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–13386 Filed 7–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted via conference call. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. DATES: The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 1 p.m., Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Foley at 1–888–912–1227, or (414) 231–2360. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) that an open meeting of the Joint Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time via a conference call. If you would like to have the Joint Committee of TAP consider a written statement, please call 1–888–912–1227 or (414) 231–2360, or write Barbara Foley, TAP Office, MS– PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37815 1006–MIL, PO Box 3205, Milwaukee, WI 53201–2105, or FAX to (414) 231– 2363, or you can contact us at https:// www.improveirs.org. For information to join the Joint Committee conference call meeting, contact Barbara Foley at the above number. The agenda will include the following: Discussion of issues and responses brought to the Joint Committee, office report, and discussion of next meeting. Dated: July 3, 2007. John Fay, Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. E7–13387 Filed 7–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs gives notice under Public Law 92–463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (GGAC) will be held on September 19– 20, 2007, in Room 930 at the VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. On September 19 the session will be from 8:30 a.m. and until 5 p.m., and on September 20 from 8 a.m. and until 12 noon. This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Health on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology by assessing the capability of VA health care facilities and programs to meet the medical, psychological and functional needs of older veterans and by evaluating VA programs designated as Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (GRECCs). The meeting will feature presentations and discussion on VA’s aging research activities, update on VA’s geriatric workforce (to include training, recruitment and retention approaches), VHA Primary Care and Geriatric Primary Care, recent VHA efforts regarding dementia and delirium, and performance oversight of the VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested parties can provide written comments for review by the Committee not less than ten days in advance of the meeting to Mrs. Marcia Holt-Delaney, Office of Geriatrics and E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 11, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37814-37815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-13409]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in 
Washington

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(1)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project on State 
Route 28 (Sunset Highway) Eastside Corridor Project in Douglas County, 
Washington. These 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(1)(1). A claim seeking judicial review 
of the Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred 
unless the claim is filed on or before January 7, 2008. If the Federal 
law that authorizes judicial 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: Liana Liu, Area Engineer, Federal 
Highway Administration Washington Division, 711 S. Capital Way, Suite 
501, Olympia, WA 98501, 360-753-9553, Liana.Liu@fhwa.dot.gov. Terry 
Mattson, Project Engineer, Washington State Department of 
Transportation, P.O. Box 98, Wenatchee, WA 98807-0098, 509-667-2899, 
mattsot@wsdot.wa.gov.

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 the State of Washington. 
This project would improve safety and provide congestion relief on 
State Route 28, Douglas County, Washington. The proposed project 
provides four lanes and a median divider on SR 28 (Sunset Highway) from 
the intersection of SR 2/97 to 9th Street, NE., in the City of East 
Wenatchee. The project also extends Eastmont Avenue from Badger 
Mountain Road to the intersection of SR 2/97. The SR 2/97 intersection 
with Sunset Highway is expanded to accommodate additional lanes and 
tie-in with Eastmont Avenue. The project includes a new interchange on 
SR 2/97 at Empire Avenue to connect 38th Street, NW., and Cascade 
Avenue. Other improvements to Sunset Highway include u-turns at two 
intersections and six new signals. Stormwater facilities are upgraded 
along the corridor and minor improvements to side streets are included. 
The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement for the project, approved on November 22, 2006, a Record of 
Decision approved on May 17, 2007, and in other documents in the FHWA 
administrative record. The Final Environmental Impact Statement and 
other documents in the FHWA administrative record file are available by 
contacting the FHWA or the Washington State Department of 
Transportation at the addresses provided above.
    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. Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q).
    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(aa) 11]; 
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-11]; 
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469(c)]; 
Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) [25 
U.S.C. 3001-3013].
    5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious

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Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 
U.S.C. 4201-4209]; The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property 
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.
    6. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675; 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 42 U.S.C. 6901-6992(k).
    7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 
Floodplain Management; E.O. 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 his program.)

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).

    Issued on: July 5, 2007.
Liana L. Liu,
Area Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Olympia, Washington.
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