Environmental Impact Statement: Currituck and Dare Counties, North Carolina, 34065-34066 [E8-13444]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0123. Date Filed: March 28, 2008. Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association. Subject: Mail Vote 560—Flex Fares Package. TC23/123 Europe-Japan. Korea Special Passenger Amending. Resolutions Between Europe and Korea (Rep. of), Korea (Dem. Rep. of), (Memo 0169). Intended effective date: 1 June 2008. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E8–13447 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] The FAA is announcing approval of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Section 303c Evaluation for proposed development at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM), Eden Prairie, Minnesota. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Glen Orcutt, FAA, Airports District Office, 6020 28th Avenue South, Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 55450, telephone (612) 713–4354; fax: (612) 713–4364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ROD approves the proposed development at Flying Cloud Airport including: extension of the main runway to 5,000 feet and the other parallel runway to 3,900 feet; the construction of a new building area; land acquisition; service roads around the east and west ends of the parallel runways; hangar removal; Federal actions regarding installation of navigational aides, airspace use, and approach and departure procedures associated with the proposed development; and noise mitigation requirements included in the Final Agreement and MOU between the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the City of Eden Prairie. The ROD indicates the project is consistent with existing environmental policies and objectives as set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and will not significantly affect the quality of the environment. In reaching this decision, the FAA has given careful consideration to: (a) The role of FCM in the national air transportation system, (b) aviation safety, (c) preferences of the airport owner, (d) anticipated environmental impact, and (e) the decisions of the Minnesota State Legislature. Discussions of these factors are documented in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Section 303c Evaluation, for the project. The notice of availability of the FEIS appeared in the Federal Register on June 18, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 117, Pages 34161–34162), and the comment period ran through September BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q) During the Week Ending March 28, 2008 The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation’s Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a show-cause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings. Docket Number: DOT–OST–2008– 0124. Date Filed: March 28, 2008. Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: April 18, 2008. Description: Application of TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. d/b/a Jetairfly requesting an expedited exemption, and a foreign air carrier permit, authorizing foreign scheduled and charter air transportation of persons, property and mail to the full extent permitted under the United States-European Air Transport Agreement; and to engage in such other air transportation as the Department may authorize pursuant to the prior approval of Part 212. [FR Doc. E8–13448 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Approval of the Record of Decision for Proposed Development at the Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of approval of the Record of Decision (ROD). AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34065 17, 2004. The FAA’s determinations on the project are outlined in the ROD, which was approved on May 15, 2008. Issued in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2008. Robert A. Huber, Manager, Minneapolis Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region. [FR Doc. E8–13521 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [4910–22] Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Currituck and Dare Counties, North Carolina Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed project in Currituck and Dare Counties, North Carolina. Mr. George Hoops, P.E., Major Projects Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601–1418, Telephone: (919) 747– 7022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pursuant to Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 771, Environmental Impact and Related Procedures, the FHWA, in cooperation with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will prepare an EIS addressing proposed improvements in the Currituck Sound area. The proposed study area includes U.S. 158 from NC 168 to NC 12 (including the Wright Memorial Bridge) and NC 12 north of its intersection with U.S. 158 to its terminus in Currituck County. The proposed action is included in NCDOT’s 2007–2013 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), as well as NCDOT’s Draft 2009– 2015 STIP, and the Thoroughfare Plan for Currituck County. On July 6, 1995, FHWA published a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a Mid-Currituck Sound Bridge project in Currituck County, North Carolina. The Mid-Currituck Sound Bridge project involved a proposal to build a bridge and approach roadways connecting U.S. 158 on the mainland to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 34066 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 116 / Monday, June 16, 2008 / Notices NC 12 on the Outer Banks. The FHWA, in cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the project in January 1998. FHWA and NCDOT held public hearings and provided a comment period on the DEIS. Since the 1998 DEIS, there have been several changes in the project. These changes led to the decision to rescind the 1995 notice of intent and the 1998 DEIS (Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 107, page 31733) and to issue this notice of intent. Before releasing this notice of intent, FHWA and NCTA began coordinating with Federal and state environmental regulatory and resource agencies and the public in the development of the purpose and need for the proposed action and a conceptual range of alternatives in the project study area. The draft purpose and need for the proposed action includes the following elements: (i) Improving traffic flow on the project area’s thoroughfares (NC 12 and U.S. 158), (ii) reducing travel time for persons traveling between Currituck County mainland and Currituck County Outer Banks, and (iii) reducing hurricane clearance times for residents and visitors who use NC 168 and U.S. 158 during a coastal evacuation. The EIS for the proposed action will consider alternatives that include improving existing roadways (NC 12 and U.S. 158), as well as alternatives that involve building a new MidCurrituck Sound bridge in combination with improving existing roads. The analysis will also include a range of non-highway improvement alternatives, including no-build, ferry service, expanding transit service, transportation demand management/shifting rental unit start times, and transportation systems management (TSM) alternatives. In addition, NCTA is considering a range of alternatives for the proposed bridge crossing, including (1) Two, three, or four-lane bridges; (2) various interchange configurations for the bridge’s connections to the existing roadway network; and (3) a range of potential corridors for the bridge. As part of the EIS, NCTA will also study the feasibility and impacts of developing the proposed project as a tolled facility. FHWA and NCTA will continue to provide the agencies, local governments, and the public with opportunities for involvement through informational workshops, project newsletters, informational mailings, and other means. Information on the dates, times, and locations of future citizens informational workshops will be posted on the NCTA Web site and will be VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:04 Jun 13, 2008 Jkt 214001 advertised in the local news media, and newsletters will be mailed to those on the project mailing list. If you wish to be placed on the mailing list, contact Jennifer Harris at the address listed below or by submitting an e-mail to midcurrituck@ncturnpike.org. Once completed, the Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. To ensure the full range of issues related to the proposed action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments and questions concerning the proposed action should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above or directed to: Ms. Jennifer Harris, P.E., Staff Engineer, North Carolina Turnpike Authority, 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612, Telephone (919) 571– 3000. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation of Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Issued on: June 10, 2008. George Hoops, Major Projects Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Raleigh, North Carolina. [FR Doc. E8–13444 Filed 6–13–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2008 0052] 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 CHUT LOON. 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– 0052 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 July 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2008–0052. 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 CHUT LOON is: Intended Use: ‘‘charters.’’ Geographic Region: ‘‘San Sebastian River, ICW from Oyster Creek Marina in St. Augustine, 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 E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 116 (Monday, June 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34065-34066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-13444]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [4910-22]

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Currituck and Dare Counties, 
North Carolina

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI).

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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 a proposed 
project in Currituck and Dare Counties, North Carolina.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. George Hoops, P.E., Major Projects 
Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 
410, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1418, Telephone: (919) 747-7022.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Title 23, Code of Federal 
Regulations, Part 771, Environmental Impact and Related Procedures, the 
FHWA, in cooperation with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) 
and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will 
prepare an EIS addressing proposed improvements in the Currituck Sound 
area. The proposed study area includes U.S. 158 from NC 168 to NC 12 
(including the Wright Memorial Bridge) and NC 12 north of its 
intersection with U.S. 158 to its terminus in Currituck County. The 
proposed action is included in NCDOT's 2007-2013 State Transportation 
Improvement Program (STIP), as well as NCDOT's Draft 2009-2015 STIP, 
and the Thoroughfare Plan for Currituck County.
    On July 6, 1995, FHWA published a notice of intent to prepare an 
environmental impact statement (EIS) for a Mid-Currituck Sound Bridge 
project in Currituck County, North Carolina. The Mid-Currituck Sound 
Bridge project involved a proposal to build a bridge and approach 
roadways connecting U.S. 158 on the mainland to

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NC 12 on the Outer Banks. The FHWA, in cooperation with the North 
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), issued a Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the project in January 1998. 
FHWA and NCDOT held public hearings and provided a comment period on 
the DEIS. Since the 1998 DEIS, there have been several changes in the 
project. These changes led to the decision to rescind the 1995 notice 
of intent and the 1998 DEIS (Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 107, page 
31733) and to issue this notice of intent.
    Before releasing this notice of intent, FHWA and NCTA began 
coordinating with Federal and state environmental regulatory and 
resource agencies and the public in the development of the purpose and 
need for the proposed action and a conceptual range of alternatives in 
the project study area. The draft purpose and need for the proposed 
action includes the following elements: (i) Improving traffic flow on 
the project area's thoroughfares (NC 12 and U.S. 158), (ii) reducing 
travel time for persons traveling between Currituck County mainland and 
Currituck County Outer Banks, and (iii) reducing hurricane clearance 
times for residents and visitors who use NC 168 and U.S. 158 during a 
coastal evacuation.
    The EIS for the proposed action will consider alternatives that 
include improving existing roadways (NC 12 and U.S. 158), as well as 
alternatives that involve building a new Mid-Currituck Sound bridge in 
combination with improving existing roads. The analysis will also 
include a range of non-highway improvement alternatives, including no-
build, ferry service, expanding transit service, transportation demand 
management/shifting rental unit start times, and transportation systems 
management (TSM) alternatives. In addition, NCTA is considering a range 
of alternatives for the proposed bridge crossing, including (1) Two, 
three, or four-lane bridges; (2) various interchange configurations for 
the bridge's connections to the existing roadway network; and (3) a 
range of potential corridors for the bridge. As part of the EIS, NCTA 
will also study the feasibility and impacts of developing the proposed 
project as a tolled facility.
    FHWA and NCTA will continue to provide the agencies, local 
governments, and the public with opportunities for involvement through 
informational workshops, project newsletters, informational mailings, 
and other means. Information on the dates, times, and locations of 
future citizens informational workshops will be posted on the NCTA Web 
site and will be advertised in the local news media, and newsletters 
will be mailed to those on the project mailing list. If you wish to be 
placed on the mailing list, contact Jennifer Harris at the address 
listed below or by submitting an e-mail to midcurrituck@ncturnpike.org. 
Once completed, the Draft EIS will be available for public and agency 
review and comment prior to the public hearing.
    To ensure the full range of issues related to the proposed action 
are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and 
suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments and 
questions concerning the proposed action should be directed to the FHWA 
at the address provided above or directed to: Ms. Jennifer Harris, 
P.E., Staff Engineer, North Carolina Turnpike Authority, 5400 Glenwood 
Avenue, Suite 400, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612, Telephone (919) 571-
3000.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, 
Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations 
implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation of Federal programs and activities apply to this 
program.)

    Issued on: June 10, 2008.
George Hoops,
Major Projects Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Raleigh, North 
Carolina.
[FR Doc. E8-13444 Filed 6-13-08; 8:45 am]
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