National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of Transportation, 9850-9851 [E8-3311]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 9850 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2008 / Notices other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of California. The Interstate 80 Across the Top Bus/Carpool Lanes Project would improve operations and safety of Interstate 80 in Sacramento County, California. This would be accomplished by adding bus/carpool lanes in the median the entire length of the project and adding auxiliary lanes in both directions from West El Camino Avenue to Interstate 5. The actions by the Department and other Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA)/ Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved by the Department on January 31, 2008. The EA/FONSI and other project records are available by contacting the Department at the address provided above. The EA/ FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https:// www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/projects/Sac_80/ or viewed at the Sacramento County Public Library—South Natomas Branch, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA 95833. This notice applies to the Department and other 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 the following Federal environmental statutes and Executive orders: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– 7671(q)]. 3. 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]. 4. 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]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-470(ll)]; 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]. 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Feb 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 4201–4209]; The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, as amended. 7. 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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 this program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Issued on: February 14, 2008. Nancy Bobb, Director, State Programs, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. E8–3303 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice of teleconference meeting of advisory committee. ACTION: SUMMARY: This document announces the scheduling of a teleconference by the National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of Transportation. 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). During this teleconference, the Task Force will discuss their draft report to the Secretary. A teleconference meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. e.t. on March 4, 2008. ADDRESSES: This teleconference will originate at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Safety, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. Room E71–124 will be available to the public to listen to this teleconference but visitors must first report to the DOT reception desk to receive a visitor’s badge and call (202) 366–2288 for a security escort. Members of the public will not be permitted to participate in the conference call via telephone. DATES: 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Background 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 teleconference is the sixth meeting of the Task Force. Complete meeting minutes from the previous E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 36 / Friday, February 22, 2008 / Notices meetings are posted on the Web site listed below. The agenda for this teleconference will include discussion of a draft report to the Secretary of Transportation about national strategies to advance SRTS programs nationwide. 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 A teleconference by National Safe Routes to School Task Force will be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Room E71–124, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Safety, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590, from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. e.t., on March 4, 2008. Members of the public will not be permitted to participate in the conference call via telephone, but are invited to listen to the teleconference at the address listed above. (Authority: Section 1404(h), Pub. L. 109–59; 5 U.S.C., App. II § 1) Issued on: February 15, 2008. J. Richard Capka, Federal Highway Administrator. [FR Doc. E8–3311 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. 2008 0015] Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review Maritime Administration, DOT. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) intention to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for a new information collection related to marine transportation economic impact model data needs. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before March 24, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wassel Mashagbeh, Maritime Administration, MAR–700, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–1715 or E-Mail: wassel.mashagbeh@dot.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:38 Feb 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 Copies of this collection can also be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Title of Collection: Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model Data Needs. Type of Request: New collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–New. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Affected Public: The target population for the survey will be approximately 100 U.S. vessel and marine terminal operating companies. Form Numbers: MA–1051, MA–1052. Abstract: This collection will provide current marine transportation system operational data for the Marine Transportation Economic Impact Model that is not available through other means. The model uses information collected through surveys of the maritime operating areas to develop a profile of the industry. Since the last survey in 1999, significant increases in fuel, surface transportation, and security costs have occurred, as well as the introduction of new information and environmental technologies that have substantially affected marine transportation system operations. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: 17.5 hours. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention: MARAD Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect, if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Dated: February 15, 2008. Christine S. Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E8–3308 Filed 2–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9851 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD 2008 0012] Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations Notice of intention to request extension of OMB approval and request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) intention to request extension of approval (with modifications) for three years of a currently approved information collection. Comments should be submitted on or before April 22, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean Mckeever, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: 202–366–5737; or E-Mail: jean.mckeever@dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Title XI Obligation Guarantees. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. OMB Control Number: 2133–0018. Form Numbers: MA–163, MA–163A. Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Summary of Collection of Information: In accordance with the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, MARAD is authorized to execute a full faith and credit guarantee by the United States of debt obligations issued to finance or refinance the construction or reconstruction of vessels. In addition, the program allows for financing shipyard modernization and improvement projects. Need and Use of the Information: The information collected is necessary for MARAD officials to evaluate an applicant’s project and capabilities, make the required determinations, and administer any agreements executed upon approval of loan guarantees. Description of Respondents: Individuals/businesses interested in obtaining loan guarantees for construction or reconstruction of vessels as well as businesses interested in shipyard modernization and improvements. Annual Responses: 4 responses. DATES: E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 36 (Friday, February 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of 
Transportation

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of teleconference meeting of advisory committee.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the scheduling of a teleconference by 
the National Safe Routes to School Task Force to the Secretary of 
Transportation. 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). During this teleconference, the Task Force will discuss their 
draft report to the Secretary.

DATES: A teleconference meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for 1 
p.m. to 3 p.m. e.t. on March 4, 2008.

ADDRESSES: This teleconference will originate at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Safety, 1200 
New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. Room E71-124 will be 
available to the public to listen to this teleconference but visitors 
must first report to the DOT reception desk to receive a visitor's 
badge and call (202) 366-2288 for a security escort. Members of the 
public will not be permitted to participate in the conference call via 
telephone.

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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    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 teleconference is the sixth meeting of the Task 
Force. Complete meeting minutes from the previous

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meetings are posted on the Web site listed below.
    The agenda for this teleconference will include discussion of a 
draft report to the Secretary of Transportation about national 
strategies to advance SRTS programs nationwide.
    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

    A teleconference by National Safe Routes to School Task Force will 
be held at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Room E71-124, Federal 
Highway Administration, Office of Safety, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. e.t., on March 4, 2008. 
Members of the public will not be permitted to participate in the 
conference call via telephone, but are invited to listen to the 
teleconference at the address listed above.

(Authority: Section 1404(h), Pub. L. 109-59; 5 U.S.C., App. II Sec.  
1)

    Issued on: February 15, 2008.
J. Richard Capka,
Federal Highway Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E8-3311 Filed 2-21-08; 8:45 am]
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