Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in Alaska, 36584 [E8-13636]

Download as PDF 36584 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 125 / Friday, June 27, 2008 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has taken final agency actions by issuing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For approvals for the following highway further information, including a list of project in the State of Alaska that is the exhibit objects, contact Richard listed below. The actions by the Federal Lahne, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State agency on the project, and the laws (telephone: 202–453–8058). The address under which such actions were taken, is U.S. Department of State, SA–44, 301 are described in the Environmental 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued in DC 20547–0001. connection with the project. The EA, Dated: June 20, 2008. FONSI, and other documents from the C. Miller Crouch, FHWA administrative record files for Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the listed project is available by Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department contacting the FHWA or the State of of State. Alaska Department of Transportation & [FR Doc. E8–14636 Filed 6–26–08; 8:45 am] Public Facilities at the addresses BILLING CODE 4710–05–P provided above. EA and FONSI documents can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION https://www.dowlingroad.com or viewed at 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Federal Highway Administration Alaska 99519. This notice applies to all FHWA Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions decisions and approvals on the listed on Proposed Highways in Alaska project as of the issuance date of this AGENCY: Federal Highway notice and all laws and Executive Administration (FHWA), DOT. Orders under which such actions were ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims taken, including but not limited to: for Judicial Review of Actions by 1. General: National Environmental FHWA. Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 SUMMARY: This notice announces actions U.S.C. 109]. taken by the FHWA that are final within 2. Air: Clean Air Act, [42 U.S.C. 7401– the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The 7671(q)]. actions relate to various proposed 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the highway projects in the State of Alaska. Department of Transportation Act of Those actions grant approvals for the 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]. projects. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act of DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section advising the public of final agency 1536]; Anadromous Fish Conservation actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)–757(g)]; Fish and claim seeking judicial review of the Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. Federal agency actions on the listed 661–667(d)], Migratory Bird Treaty Act highway project will be barred unless [16 U.S.C. 703–712]; Magnusonthe claim is filed on or before December Stevenson Fishery Conservation and 24, 2008. If the Federal law that Management Act 1976 as amended [16 authorizes judicial review of a claim U.S.C. 1801 et seq.]. provides a time period of less than 180 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: days for filing such claim, then that Section 106 of the National Historic shorter time period still applies. Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 Michael E. Vanderhoof, Environmental U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological and Coordinator, FHWA Alaska Division, Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. P.O. Box 21648, Juneau, Alaska 99802– 469–469(c)]. 1648; office hours 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (AST), 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights phone (907) 586–7418; e-mail michael.vanderhoof@fhwa.dot.gov. You Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy may also contact Jerry O. Ruehle, DOT&PF Central Region Environmental Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Manager, Alaska Department of Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377]; Transportation and Public Facilities, Coastal Zone Management Act [16 4111 Aviation Drive, P.O. Box 196900, U.S.C. 1451–1465]; Land and Water Anchorage, Alaska 99519–6900; office Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. hours 7:30 a.m.—5 p.m. (AST), phone 4601–4604]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (907) 269–0534, e-mail [16 U.S.C. 1271–1287]. Jerry_Ruehle@dot.state.ak.us. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:47 Jun 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8. 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. 13186 Migratory Birds; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality. The project subject to this notice is: Project: West Dowling Road Connection Project. Project Location: Anchorage, Alaska, Municipality of Anchorage, West Dowling Road. Project Reference Number: STP–0532(5) Project type: Road improvements and extension of Dowling Road between Old Seward Highway and Minnesota Drive, a distance of approximately 1.65 miles. The Dowling Road arterial will be extended from B Street to Minnesota Drive and will be widened to 5 lanes between Old Seward Highway and B Street with associated improvements to railroad crossings, traffic control, lighting, drainage, noise barriers, bridges, and trails. These improvements are needed to address current and future connectivity and accessibility needs and to address the need for an east-west arterial between Tudor Road and Dimond Boulevard as outlined in the Anchorage Bowl Long Range Transportation Plan. NEPA document: An EA and FONSI were approved on April 1, 2008, and are available electronically at https:// www.dowlingroad.com. (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) David C. Miller, Division Administrator, Juneau, Alaska. [FR Doc. E8–13636 Filed 6–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2008–0009, Notice No. 2] Declaration of Emergency Event Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), DOT. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 125 (Friday, June 27, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in 
Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by FHWA.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final 
within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to 
various proposed highway projects in the State of Alaska. Those actions 
grant approvals for the projects.

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 listed highway project will be 
barred unless the claim is filed on or before December 24, 2008. If the 
Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time 
period of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter 
time period still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael E. Vanderhoof, 
Environmental Coordinator, FHWA Alaska Division, P.O. Box 21648, 
Juneau, Alaska 99802-1648; office hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (AST), phone 
(907) 586-7418; e-mail michael.vanderhoof@fhwa.dot.gov. You may also 
contact Jerry O. Ruehle, DOT&PF Central Region Environmental Manager, 
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, 4111 
Aviation Drive, P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900; office 
hours 7:30 a.m.--5 p.m. (AST), phone (907) 269-0534, e-mail Jerry_
Ruehle@dot.state.ak.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has 
taken final agency actions by issuing approvals for the following 
highway project in the State of Alaska that is listed below. The 
actions by the Federal agency on the project, and the laws under which 
such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment 
(EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued in connection 
with the project. The EA, FONSI, and other documents from the FHWA 
administrative record files for the listed project is available by 
contacting the FHWA or the State of Alaska Department of Transportation 
& Public Facilities at the addresses provided above. EA and FONSI 
documents can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at 
https://www.dowlingroad.com or viewed at 4111 Aviation Avenue, 
Anchorage, Alaska 99519.
    This notice applies to all FHWA decisions and approvals on the 
listed project as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws and 
Executive Orders under which such actions were taken, including but not 
limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    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].
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 
and Section 1536]; Anadromous Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)-
757(g)]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)], 
Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712]; Magnuson-Stevenson 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act 1976 as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 
et seq.].
    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)-11]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 
469-469(c)].
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 
4201-4209].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251-
1377]; Coastal Zone Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1451-1465]; Land and 
Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601-4604]; Wild and Scenic 
Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271-1287].
    8. 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. 13186 Migratory Birds; E.O. 11514 Protection and 
Enhancement of Environmental Quality.
    The project subject to this notice is:
    Project: West Dowling Road Connection Project. Project Location: 
Anchorage, Alaska, Municipality of Anchorage, West Dowling Road. 
Project Reference Number: STP-0532(5) Project type: Road improvements 
and extension of Dowling Road between Old Seward Highway and Minnesota 
Drive, a distance of approximately 1.65 miles. The Dowling Road 
arterial will be extended from B Street to Minnesota Drive and will be 
widened to 5 lanes between Old Seward Highway and B Street with 
associated improvements to railroad crossings, traffic control, 
lighting, drainage, noise barriers, bridges, and trails. These 
improvements are needed to address current and future connectivity and 
accessibility needs and to address the need for an east-west arterial 
between Tudor Road and Dimond Boulevard as outlined in the Anchorage 
Bowl Long Range Transportation Plan. NEPA document: An EA and FONSI 
were approved on April 1, 2008, and are available electronically at 
https://www.dowlingroad.com.

(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)

David C. Miller,
Division Administrator, Juneau, Alaska.
 [FR Doc. E8-13636 Filed 6-26-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-RY-P

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