Environmental Impact Statement: Jefferson County, MO, 71992-71993 [E7-24572]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 71992 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 19, 2007 / Notices (including missiles capable of delivering such weapons), including any efforts to manufacture, acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer or use such items, by any person or foreign country of proliferation concern; (3) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and other relevant agencies, to have provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, technological or other support for, or goods or services in support of, any activity or transaction described in clause (2) above or any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order; and (4) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and other relevant agencies, to be owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, and person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to the Order. On October 25, 2007, the Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and other relevant agencies, designated two entities whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13382. Information on the additional designees is as follows: 1. MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AND ARMED FORCES LOGISTICS (a.k.a. MODAFL; a.k.a. MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AND SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES LOGISTICS; a.k.a. MODSAF), located on the west side Dabestan Street, Abbas Abad District, Tehran, Iran [NPWMD]. 2. ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (a.k.a. IRGC, a.k.a. THE IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS, a.k.a. IRG, a.k.a. THE ARMY OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE ISLAMIC REVOLUTION, a.k.a. AGIR a.k.a. SEPAH–E PASDARAN–E ENQELAB–E ESLAMI, a.k.a. PASDARAN–E ENGHELAB–E ISLAMI, a.k.a. PASDARAN–E INQILAB, a.k.a. REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS, a.k.a. REVOLUTIONARY GUARD, a.k.a. SEPAH, a.k.a. PASDARAN, a.k.a. SEPAH PASDARAN, a.k.a. ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY CORPS, a.k.a. IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS), Tehran, Iran [NPWMD]. John C. Rood, Acting Under Secretary, Arms Control and International Security, Department of State. [FR Doc. 07–6138 Filed 12–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–27–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:40 Dec 18, 2007 Jkt 214001 [Public Notice 6015] Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee SUMMARY: This notice announces meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare advice on U.S. positions for the February 2008 meeting of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU–D). The ITAC will meet as the ITAC–D to prepare advice for the U.S. on positions for the February 2008 meeting of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU–D) on the Thursdays of January 17, 24, and 31, all 2–4 p.m. at the Harry S. Truman Building (Main State), 2201 C Street, NW., Washington, DC room 5804. Meeting details and detailed agendas will be posted on the mailing list itac-d@eblist.state.gov. People desiring to participate on this list may apply to the secretariat at minardje@state.gov. The meetings are open to the public. Dated: December 13, 2007. Doreen F. McGirr, International Communications & Information Policy, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–24633 Filed 12–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–45–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Jefferson County, MO 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 proposed improvements to Route MM between Route 21 and Route 30 in Jefferson County, Missouri. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Peggy J. Casey, Environmental Projects Engineer, FHWA Division Office, 3220 West Edgewood, Suite H, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Telephone: (573) 636–7104; or Mr. Kevin Keith, Chief Engineer, Missouri Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone: (573) 751–2803. PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), will prepare an EIS to investigate the possible relocation or reconstruction of Route MM between Route 21 and Route 30 in Jefferson County, Missouri. A location study will run concurrently with the preparation of the EIS and will provide definitive alternatives for evaluation in the EIS. The EIS will fully analyze the issues, problems, and potential social and environmental impacts associated with improving or realigning Route MM. The goals of the proposed action are to increase capacity, reduce congestion, and improve safety. The proposed project is located between Route 21 on the east and Route 30 on the west, entirely within Jefferson County. The project is approximately 4.3 miles in length. Alternatives under consideration include (1) no build; (2) improvements to the existing alignment; (3) new alignments; (4) safety improvements; and (5) transportation management options. To date, preliminary information has been issued to local officials and other interested parties. As part of the scoping process, an interagency coordination meeting will be held with federal and state resource agencies. In addition, informational meetings with the public and community representatives will be held to solicit input on the project and a reasonable range of alternatives. A location public hearing will be held to present the findings of the draft EIS (DEIS). Public notice will be given announcing the time and place of all public meetings and the hearing. The DEIS 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 are identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments and questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA or MoDOT at the addresses provided above. Concerns in the study area include potential impacts to natural resources, cultural resources, neighborhoods, and the community of House Springs, located at the western end of the study area. Improvements to the existing alignment could impact cultural resources, adjacent residences, and the House Springs business district. Realignment of Route MM could impact a large undeveloped, wooded area with significant topographic relief, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF STATE E:\FR\FM\19DEN1.SGM 19DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 19, 2007 / Notices potentially crossing several streams and floodplains. (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.) Issued on: December 12, 2007. Peggy J. Casey, Environmental Project Engineer, Jefferson City. [FR Doc. E7–24572 Filed 12–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting of advisory committee. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document announces a meeting of the National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of Transportation. This is the fifth meeting of the Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to advise the Secretary of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety, on strategies to advance Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programs nationwide and to encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school pursuant to section 1404(h) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) (Pub. L. 109–59, Aug. 10, 2005). The meeting is open to the public and will have time allocated for public testimony. The public is welcome to present written or oral comments to the Task Force. DATES: The fifth meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., m.t., on January 23, 2008, and for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., m.t., on January 24, 2008. ADDRESSES: The fifth meeting will be held at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel, 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tim Arnade, the Designated Federal Official, Safe Routes to School Program Manager, FHWA Office of Safety Programs, (202) 366–2205, Tim.Arnade@dot.gov; Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:40 Dec 18, 2007 Jkt 214001 71993 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Background Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Section 1404 of SAFETEA–LU required the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. The purpose of the program is to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school and to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative. Section 1404(h) requires the establishment of a National SRTS Task Force. This meeting is the fifth meeting of the Task Force. The first two meetings were held in Washington, DC; the first was held on January 11, 2007, and the second was held on April 19, 2007. The third meeting was held in Denver, CO, on September 25–26, 2007. The fourth meeting was held in Washington, DC, on November 15–16, 2007. Complete meeting minutes from the previous meetings are posted on the Web site listed below. The agenda for the fifth meeting will include discussion of a draft report to the Secretary of Transportation about national strategies to advance SRTS programs nationwide. Public comments will be taken at approximately 2:45 p.m., m.t., on January 23, 2008. Further information about the Task Force can be found at https://www.saferoutesinfo.org/ task_force/. Once a detailed agenda is developed, it will be posted on this Web site. Please note that agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Conclusion The fifth meeting of the National Safe Routes to School Task Force will be held at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel, 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., m.t., on January 23, 2008, and from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., m.t., on January 24, 2008. Authority: Section 1404(h), Pub. L. 109–59; 5 U.S.C., App. II section 1. Issued on: December 7, 2007. J. Richard Capka, Federal Highway Administrator. [FR Doc. E7–24578 Filed 12–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Docket No. FMCSA–99–5578, FMCSA–99– 6480, FMCSA–00–7363, FMCSA–01–10578, FMCSA–02–11426, FMCSA–05–21711, FMCSA–05–22194] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 26 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemption renewals will provide a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This decision is effective December 27, 2007. Comments must be received on or before January 18, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA–99– 5578, FMCSA–99–6480, FMCSA–00– 7363, FMCSA–01–10578, FMCSA–02– 11426, FMCSA–05–21711, FMCSA–05– 22194, using any of the following methods. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Each submission must include the Agency name and the docket number for this Notice. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Jefferson County, MO

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 proposed 
improvements to Route MM between Route 21 and Route 30 in Jefferson 
County, Missouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Peggy J. Casey, Environmental 
Projects Engineer, FHWA Division Office, 3220 West Edgewood, Suite H, 
Jefferson City, MO 65109, Telephone: (573) 636-7104; or Mr. Kevin 
Keith, Chief Engineer, Missouri Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 
270, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone: (573) 751-2803.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri 
Department of Transportation (MoDOT), will prepare an EIS to 
investigate the possible relocation or reconstruction of Route MM 
between Route 21 and Route 30 in Jefferson County, Missouri. A location 
study will run concurrently with the preparation of the EIS and will 
provide definitive alternatives for evaluation in the EIS. The EIS will 
fully analyze the issues, problems, and potential social and 
environmental impacts associated with improving or realigning Route MM. 
The goals of the proposed action are to increase capacity, reduce 
congestion, and improve safety.
    The proposed project is located between Route 21 on the east and 
Route 30 on the west, entirely within Jefferson County. The project is 
approximately 4.3 miles in length.
    Alternatives under consideration include (1) no build; (2) 
improvements to the existing alignment; (3) new alignments; (4) safety 
improvements; and (5) transportation management options.
    To date, preliminary information has been issued to local officials 
and other interested parties. As part of the scoping process, an 
interagency coordination meeting will be held with federal and state 
resource agencies. In addition, informational meetings with the public 
and community representatives will be held to solicit input on the 
project and a reasonable range of alternatives. A location public 
hearing will be held to present the findings of the draft EIS (DEIS). 
Public notice will be given announcing the time and place of all public 
meetings and the hearing. The DEIS 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 are identified, 
comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. 
Comments and questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS 
should be directed to the FHWA or MoDOT at the addresses provided 
above. Concerns in the study area include potential impacts to natural 
resources, cultural resources, neighborhoods, and the community of 
House Springs, located at the western end of the study area. 
Improvements to the existing alignment could impact cultural resources, 
adjacent residences, and the House Springs business district. 
Realignment of Route MM could impact a large undeveloped, wooded area 
with significant topographic relief,

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potentially crossing several streams and floodplains.

(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.)

    Issued on: December 12, 2007.
Peggy J. Casey,
Environmental Project Engineer, Jefferson City.
[FR Doc. E7-24572 Filed 12-18-07; 8:45 am]
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