Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on a Proposed U.S. Highway Project in California, 29173-29174 [E8-11209]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 98 / Tuesday, May 20, 2008 / Notices Users (‘‘SAFETEA–LU’’) (Pub. L. 109– 59, 119 Stat. 1144), the U.S. Department of Transportation (the ‘‘Department’’) issued a notice of intent to form the National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission (the ‘‘Financing Commission’’). Section 11142(a) of SAFETEA–LU established the National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission and charged it with analyzing future highway and transit needs and the finances of the Highway Trust Fund and with making recommendations regarding alternative approaches to financing surface transportation infrastructure. Notice of Meeting Location and Time jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES The Commissioners have agreed to hold their twelfth meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008, and their thirteenth meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Each of the meetings will be open to the public and is scheduled to take place at the offices of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, 1250 I (‘‘Eye’’) Street, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005. If you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information to attend this meeting, please contact John V. Wells, Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Transportation, (202) 366–9224, jack.wells@dot.gov. By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on the project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before November 17, 2008. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 180 days for filing such a claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Kosinski, Deputy District Director, Division of Environmental Planning, California Department of Transportation, District 7, 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Telephone: 213–897–0703 or Ron.Kosinski@dot.ca.gov. DATES: Effective July 1, 2007, the FHWA assigned, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assumed environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Caltrans prepared an Environmental Impact Statement on a proposal for a highway widening improvement project in Los Angeles County, California. The proposed project would widen I–405 to add a northbound HOV lane between National Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard, connecting with existing HOV lanes. The northbound roadway would meet current design standards for lane, median, and Issued on this 14th day of May, 2008. shoulder widths except at the I–10/ John V. Wells, I–405 interchange area and between Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Moraga Dr. and Sunset Blvd. Transportation, Designated Federal Official. interchanges. Standard lanes consist of [FR Doc. E8–11185 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] an 11-foot half median, a 12-foot HOV BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P lane, a 1-foot HOV buffer, five 12-foot mixed-flow lanes, and a 10-foot outside shoulder. The selected alternative DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION would also widen the southbound I–405 to meet current design standards for Federal Highway Administration lane, median, and shoulder widths at Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions certain sections. Southbound on a Proposed U.S. Highway Project in standardization would be within the following segments: Between Olympic California Blvd. and Waterford Street and between Bel Air Crest to the north end of the AGENCY: Federal Highway project (just south of Ventura Administration (FHWA), DOT. Boulevard). Local interchanges within ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA the project limits would be reconstructed and improved notably at and Other Federal Agencies. Wilshire Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, SUMMARY: This notice announces actions and Skirball Center Drive. The anticipated permits include: taken by the FHWA and other Federal • 401 Water Quality Certification agencies that are final within the (from the Regional Water Quality meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These Control Board) under Section 401 of the actions relate to a proposed highway Clean Water Act). project to add a standard northbound • 404 Individual Permit (from the U. HOV Lane and standardized Northbound Mixed-Flow Lanes, Median S. Army Corps of Engineers) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act). and Shoulder Alternative. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:23 May 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29173 A Public meeting was held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on August 22, 2007. The Environmental Impact Statement, which was approved on February 29, 2008, and other documents are available for public and agency review at Caltrans, District 7 office 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: General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal Aid-Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. Land: Landscape and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 219]. Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401– 7671(q). 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]. Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]. 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]. 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. 4201–4209]; The Uniform Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. 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). 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 E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1 29174 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 98 / Tuesday, May 20, 2008 / Notices 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: May 12, 2008. Shawn E. Oliver, South Team Leader. [FR Doc. E8–11209 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2000–7257; Notice No. 46] Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC); Notice of Meeting Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Announcement of Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Meeting. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: FRA announces the 35th meeting of the RSAC, a federal advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator, presentations on the Volpe Final Report on Private Crossings and the Pressure Tank Car Proposed Rule, and an update on the FRA Risk Reduction Program. Status reports will be provided by the Passenger Safety, Locomotive Safety Standards, Railroad Bridge Safety, Medical Standards, Railroad Operating Rules, and Track Safety Standards Working Groups. This agenda is subject to change. DATES: The RSAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The RSAC meeting will be held at the National Housing Center, 1201 15th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. The meeting is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis, and is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Sign and oral interpretation can be made available if requested 10 calendar days before the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Woolverton, RSAC Coordinator, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493–6212; or Grady Cothen, Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:23 May 19, 2008 Jkt 214001 SE., Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 493–6302. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463), FRA is giving notice of a meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. The RSAC was established to provide advice and recommendations to FRA on railroad safety matters. The RSAC comprises 54 voting representatives from 31 member organizations, representing various rail industry perspectives. In addition, there are nonvoting advisory representatives from agencies with railroad safety regulatory responsibility in Canada and Mexico, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Federal Transit Administration. The diversity of the Committee ensures the requisite range of views and expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. See the RSAC Web site for details on pending tasks at: https://rsac.fra.dot.gov. Please refer to the notice published in the Federal Register on March 11, 1996, (61 FR 9740) for additional information about the RSAC. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2008. Michael J. Logue, Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Compliance and Program Implementation. [FR Doc. E8–11239 Filed 5–19–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008–0044] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel LIBERTY 55. AGENCY: SUMMARY: As authorized by Pub. L. 105– 383 and Pub. L. 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– 0044 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 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 June 19, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2008–0044. 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, 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 LIBERTY 55 is: Intended Use: ‘‘Private Passenger Charter’’. Geographic Region: ‘‘Florida’’. 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: May 13, 2008. E:\FR\FM\20MYN1.SGM 20MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29173-29174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11209]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on a Proposed U.S. Highway 
Project in California

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(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project to add a 
standard northbound HOV Lane and standardized Northbound Mixed-Flow 
Lanes, Median and Shoulder Alternative.

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review 
of the Federal agency actions on the project will be barred unless the 
claim is filed on or before November 17, 2008. If the Federal law that 
authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less 
than 180 days for filing such a claim, then that shorter time period 
still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Kosinski, Deputy District 
Director, Division of Environmental Planning, California Department of 
Transportation, District 7, 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 
Telephone: 213-897-0703 or Ron.Kosinski@dot.ca.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective July 1, 2007, the FHWA assigned, 
and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assumed 
environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 
327. Caltrans prepared an Environmental Impact Statement on a proposal 
for a highway widening improvement project in Los Angeles County, 
California.
    The proposed project would widen I-405 to add a northbound HOV lane 
between National Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard, connecting with 
existing HOV lanes. The northbound roadway would meet current design 
standards for lane, median, and shoulder widths except at the I-10/ I-
405 interchange area and between Moraga Dr. and Sunset Blvd. 
interchanges. Standard lanes consist of an 11-foot half median, a 12-
foot HOV lane, a 1-foot HOV buffer, five 12-foot mixed-flow lanes, and 
a 10-foot outside shoulder. The selected alternative would also widen 
the southbound I-405 to meet current design standards for lane, median, 
and shoulder widths at certain sections. Southbound standardization 
would be within the following segments: Between Olympic Blvd. and 
Waterford Street and between Bel Air Crest to the north end of the 
project (just south of Ventura Boulevard). Local interchanges within 
the project limits would be reconstructed and improved notably at 
Wilshire Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, and Skirball Center Drive.
    The anticipated permits include:
     401 Water Quality Certification (from the Regional Water 
Quality Control Board) under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act).
     404 Individual Permit (from the U. S. Army Corps of 
Engineers) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act).
    A Public meeting was held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los 
Angeles on August 22, 2007. The Environmental Impact Statement, which 
was approved on February 29, 2008, and other documents are available 
for public and agency review at Caltrans, District 7 office 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:
    General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321-
4351]; Federal Aid-Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    Land: Landscape and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 
219].
    Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q).
    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]. Section 4(f) of the U.S. 
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303].
    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].
    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. 4201-4209]; The Uniform 
Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 
1970, as amended.
    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).
    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

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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: May 12, 2008.
Shawn E. Oliver,
South Team Leader.
[FR Doc. E8-11209 Filed 5-19-08; 8:45 am]
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