Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Update of the Kahului Harbor, Maui County, HI Master Plan, 2301-2302 [E8-436]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 9 / Monday, January 14, 2008 / Notices the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Rembrandt: Three Faces of the Master’’, imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, from on or about March 7, 2008, until on or about May 21, 2008, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/453–8048). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: January 7, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. included in the exhibition ‘‘Vatican Splendors,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Florida International Museum, St. Petersburg, FL, from on or about February 9, 2008, until on or about May 11, 2008; The Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, OH, from on or about May 31, 2008, until on or about September 9, 2008, and The Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, from on or about September 27, 2008, until on or about January 11, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Julie Simpson, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: (202–453–8050). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA– 44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: January 4, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–432 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [FR Doc. E8–433 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] Maratime Administration BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Docket No MARAD 2006–26228] DEPARTMENT OF STATE Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Update of the Kahului Harbor, Maui County, HI Master Plan Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Vatican Splendors’’ rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES [Public Notice 6059] AGENCY: SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Jan 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces publication of a draft EIS for improvements to Kahului Harbor, Maui County, needed to address the community’s needs for commercial harbor facilities through 2030. We are issuing this notice in compliance with PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2301 NEPA and implementing regulations for the following purposes: (1) To advise other agencies and the public of our action; and (2) to announce a public meeting. Comments on this DEA must be received by February 28, 2008. The public meeting will be held on January 23, 2008, at The Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani Street Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To Comment on the Draft EIS: You can send written comments either to the preparers or to the Federal sponsor—By Mail: to John Kirkpatrick, Belt Collins Hawaii, 2153 N. King Street, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI, 96819. By Mail: to Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. By the Internet: The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD 2006–26228 at https:// www.regulations.gov. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Address requests for more information related to the EIS or requests to be added to the mailing list for this project to John Kirkpatrick, Belt Collins Hawaii, 2153 N. King Street, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI, 96819, e-mail: jkirkpatrick@beltcollins.com. for agency information, please contact Daniel E Yuska Jr., Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, 20590, email: daniel.yuska@dot.gov or Dean Watase, Planning Branch, Harbors Division, Hawaii State Department of Transportation, 79 S. Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96813, e-mail: dean.watase@hawaii.gov. For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https://dms.dot.gov at any time or to the plaza level of the Southeast Federal Center Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W12–140, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. The Hawaii State Department of Transportation (HI DOT) has previously conducted planning for Kahului Harbor, leading to a 2025 Master Plan and Environmental Assessment. However, demand for harbor facilities has been much greater than anticipated, and space for current operations is very tight. The 2025 Master Plan called for development of new pier and harbor space at the west breakwater of the harbor. HI DOT has conducted a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1 2302 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 9 / Monday, January 14, 2008 / Notices master planning process, which has led to new alternatives to meet current and future harbor needs. The west breakwater expansion and other steps to help assure that the harbor supports the continuing prosperity and quality of life of Maui County are under consideration. The Draft EIS addresses the following issues: (1) Demand for additional space and facilities at Kahului; (2) organization of harbor space and facilities to promote and preserve orderly cargo operations, passenger operations, and recreational activity; and (3) environmental impacts of proposed alternatives. The Preferred Alternative involves development of passenger facilities in the West Breakwater area, along with expansion of Piers 1 and 2 and development of new cargo handling areas near those piers. Significant impacts could affect corals and surf sites. Written comments will be available at the Document Management System Web site (https://dms.dot.gov), as part of docket MARAD–2006–26228 at the end of the comment period. Authority: 49 CFR 1.66. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: January 7, 2008. Christine Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–436 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008 0002] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:22 Jan 11, 2008 Jkt 214001 Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel PAYDIRT. ACTION: SUMMARY: As authorized by Public Law 105–383 and Public Law 107–295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2008– 0002 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105–383 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. DATES: Submit comments on or before February 13, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2008–0002. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–5979. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel PAYDIRT is: Intended Use: ‘‘6 pack sport fishing charter boat.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘Northeast Florida—Fernandina to New Smyrna.’’ Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Dated: January 7, 2008. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Christine Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–437 Filed 1–11–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P E:\FR\FM\14JAN1.SGM 14JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 9 (Monday, January 14, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maratime Administration

[Docket No MARAD 2006-26228]


Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Update of the 
Kahului Harbor, Maui County, HI Master Plan

AGENCY: Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as implemented by the Council on 
Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), the U.S. 
Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces 
publication of a draft EIS for improvements to Kahului Harbor, Maui 
County, needed to address the community's needs for commercial harbor 
facilities through 2030. We are issuing this notice in compliance with 
NEPA and implementing regulations for the following purposes: (1) To 
advise other agencies and the public of our action; and (2) to announce 
a public meeting.

DATES: Comments on this DEA must be received by February 28, 2008. The 
public meeting will be held on January 23, 2008, at The Cameron Center, 
95 Mahalani Street Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    To Comment on the Draft EIS: You can send written comments either 
to the preparers or to the Federal sponsor--By Mail: to John 
Kirkpatrick, Belt Collins Hawaii, 2153 N. King Street, Suite 200, 
Honolulu, HI, 96819.
    By Mail: to Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590.
    By the Internet: The complete application is given in DOT docket 
MARAD 2006-26228 at https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Address requests for more information 
related to the EIS or requests to be added to the mailing list for this 
project to John Kirkpatrick, Belt Collins Hawaii, 2153 N. King Street, 
Suite 200, Honolulu, HI, 96819, e-mail: jkirkpatrick@beltcollins.com. 
for agency information, please contact Daniel E Yuska Jr., 
Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S Maritime Administration, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, 20590, e-mail: 
daniel.yuska@dot.gov or Dean Watase, Planning Branch, Harbors Division, 
Hawaii State Department of Transportation, 79 S. Nimitz Highway, 
Honolulu, HI 96813, e-mail: dean.watase@hawaii.gov.
    For access to the docket to read background documents or comments 
received, go to https://dms.dot.gov at any time or to the plaza level of 
the Southeast Federal Center Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
W12-140, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal Holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hawaii State Department of 
Transportation (HI DOT) has previously conducted planning for Kahului 
Harbor, leading to a 2025 Master Plan and Environmental Assessment. 
However, demand for harbor facilities has been much greater than 
anticipated, and space for current operations is very tight. The 2025 
Master Plan called for development of new pier and harbor space at the 
west breakwater of the harbor. HI DOT has conducted a new

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master planning process, which has led to new alternatives to meet 
current and future harbor needs. The west breakwater expansion and 
other steps to help assure that the harbor supports the continuing 
prosperity and quality of life of Maui County are under consideration.
    The Draft EIS addresses the following issues: (1) Demand for 
additional space and facilities at Kahului; (2) organization of harbor 
space and facilities to promote and preserve orderly cargo operations, 
passenger operations, and recreational activity; and (3) environmental 
impacts of proposed alternatives. The Preferred Alternative involves 
development of passenger facilities in the West Breakwater area, along 
with expansion of Piers 1 and 2 and development of new cargo handling 
areas near those piers. Significant impacts could affect corals and 
surf sites.
    Written comments will be available at the Document Management 
System Web site (https://dms.dot.gov), as part of docket MARAD-2006-
26228 at the end of the comment period.

    Authority: 49 CFR 1.66.

    By order of the Maritime Administrator.

    Dated: January 7, 2008.
Christine Gurland,
Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-436 Filed 1-11-08; 8:45 am]
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