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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 138 / Thursday, July 17, 2008 / Notices
Mr.
Peter Hartman Division Administrator,
Federal Highway Administration, 3050
Lakeharbor Lane, Suite 126, Boise,
Idaho 83703, Telephone: (208) 334
9180, ext. 116, or Ms. Amy Schroeder,
GARVEE Program Engineer, Idaho
Transportation Department, P.O. Box
7129, Boise, Idaho 83703–1129,
Telephone: (208) 334–8772.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Background
The Idaho Transportation Department
(ITD) and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) are rescinding
the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an
EIS for a project that has been proposed
to evaluate existing transportation
improvement needs along
approximately 16 miles of Interstate 84
(1–84) in Ada and Canyon Counties,
Idaho. The project is officially known as
the 1–84 Karcher Interchange to Five
Mile Environmental Study (Project No.
A010 (002); Key No. 10002).
The NOI is being rescinded because
the current project development and
NEPA process are yielding minimal
potential for significant impacts and an
EIS is not necessary or appropriate for
the environmental evaluation.
The I–84 Environmental Study is
identified in the COMPASS
Communities in Motion: Regional LongRange Transportation Plan 2030 (CIM)
as one of several potential
transportation needs in the Treasure
Valley. The project was initiated with
several conceptual alternatives from the
previous planning efforts. The initially
developed wide range of concept
alternatives identified for evaluation in
the I–84 Karcher to Five Mile
Environmental Study had unknown and
much greater potential for impacts. In
response, it was thought that an EIS
would be the best method to discuss
impacts from the broad range of
alternatives. This class of action was
determined before the purpose and need
statement was crafted.
Consequently, a Letter of Project
Initiation and NOl was published on
July 17, 2007 to prepare an EIS.
Public input, agency and stakeholder
coordination was conducted under the
SAFETEA–LU Environmental Review
process. Public meetings were held on
May 15, May 17, and November 6, 2007
to solicit comments from the public on
the purpose and need, alternatives being
considered and the alternative screening
process.
The Participating Agency group
convened on August 9 and October 25,
2007. Input from the public and agency
meetings assisted in the establishment
of the purpose and need for the project,
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and yielded the project range of
alternatives to be considered. Some of
the concept alternatives initially
considered for the action, such as the
development of a new corridor to the
south and improvement of local streets,
did not meet the established purpose
and need and were therefore dismissed
from further consideration. In addition,
environmental scans and screening did
not reveal potential for significant
impacts from the remaining build
alternatives. Subsequently added
screening criteria effectively dismissed
additional concept alternatives based on
their reasonability, practicability, and
constructability. Alternatives were
developed and advanced into further
screening where actual footprints are
evaluated for impacts within the project
limits. The screened alternatives to be
advanced were presented to the public
on March 19, 2008 and to participating
agencies on April 2, 2008.
At this point in the project
development process, no significant
human or natural environmental
impacts are evident in the 1–84 Karcher
Interchange to Five Mile Road
Environmental Study project that would
require an ElS. If, at any point in the
environmental process, it is determined
that the action is likely to have a
significant impact on the environment,
the preparation of an EIS will be
required.
To ensure that the full range of issues
related to this proposed action and all
significant issues are identified,
comments and suggestions are invited
from all interested parties regarding this
action to rescind the NOl published July
17, 2007 for the highway project in Ada
and Canyon County, Idaho. Comments
or questions concerning this proposed
action should be directed to the FHWA
or lTD at the addresses provided above.
Peter J. Hartman,
Division Administrator, FHWA—Idaho
Division.
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BILLING CODE 4910–RY–M
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Fiscal Service
Rate for Use in Federal Debt Collection
and Discount and Rebate Evaluation
amended, (31 U.S.C. 3717), the
Secretary of the Treasury is responsible
for computing and publishing the
percentage rate to be used in assessing
interest charges for outstanding debts
owed to the Government. Treasury’s
Cash Management Requirements (1 TFM
6–8000) prescribe use of this rate by
agencies as a comparison point in
evaluating the cost-effectiveness of a
cash discount. In addition, 5 CFR 1315.8
of the Prompt Payment rule on
‘‘Rebates’’ requires that this rate be used
in determining when agencies should
pay purchase card invoices when the
card issuer offers a rebate. Notice is
hereby given that the applicable rate is
3.00 percent for the remainder of the
calendar year.
The rate will be in effect for the
period beginning on July 1, 2008, and
ending on December 31, 2008.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Inquiries should be directed to the
Agency Enterprise Solutions Division,
Financial Management Service,
Department of the Treasury, 401 14th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20227
(Telephone: 202–874–6650).
The rate
reflects the current value of funds to the
Treasury for use in connection with
Federal Cash Management systems and
is based on investment rates set for
purposes of Public Law 95–147, 91 Stat.
1227. The rate is computed each year by
averaging Treasury Tax and Loan
(TT&L) investment rates for the 12month period ending every September
30, rounded to the nearest whole
percentage, for applicability effective
each January 1. The rate is subject to
quarterly revisions if the annual
average, on a moving basis, changes by
2 percentage points, which is the case
for the quarter ending June 30, 2008.
Therefore, the rate in effect for the
period July 1, 2008 through December
31, 2008 reflects the average investment
rates for the 12-month period that ended
June 30, 2008.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: July 8, 2008.
Sheryl Morrow,
Assistant Commissioner, Federal Finance.
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ACTION: Notice of rate for use in Federal
debt collection and discount and rebate
evaluation.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 11 of the
Debt Collection Act of 1982, as
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Fiscal Service
Rate for Use in Federal Debt Collection and Discount and Rebate
Evaluation
AGENCY: Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of rate for use in Federal debt collection and discount
and rebate evaluation.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 11 of the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as
amended, (31 U.S.C. 3717), the Secretary of the Treasury is responsible
for computing and publishing the percentage rate to be used in
assessing interest charges for outstanding debts owed to the
Government. Treasury's Cash Management Requirements (1 TFM 6-8000)
prescribe use of this rate by agencies as a comparison point in
evaluating the cost-effectiveness of a cash discount. In addition, 5
CFR 1315.8 of the Prompt Payment rule on ``Rebates'' requires that this
rate be used in determining when agencies should pay purchase card
invoices when the card issuer offers a rebate. Notice is hereby given
that the applicable rate is 3.00 percent for the remainder of the
calendar year.
DATES: The rate will be in effect for the period beginning on July 1,
2008, and ending on December 31, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries should be directed to the
Agency Enterprise Solutions Division, Financial Management Service,
Department of the Treasury, 401 14th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20227
(Telephone: 202-874-6650).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The rate reflects the current value of funds
to the Treasury for use in connection with Federal Cash Management
systems and is based on investment rates set for purposes of Public Law
95-147, 91 Stat. 1227. The rate is computed each year by averaging
Treasury Tax and Loan (TT&L) investment rates for the 12-month period
ending every September 30, rounded to the nearest whole percentage, for
applicability effective each January 1. The rate is subject to
quarterly revisions if the annual average, on a moving basis, changes
by 2 percentage points, which is the case for the quarter ending June
30, 2008. Therefore, the rate in effect for the period July 1, 2008
through December 31, 2008 reflects the average investment rates for the
12-month period that ended June 30, 2008.
Dated: July 8, 2008.
Sheryl Morrow,
Assistant Commissioner, Federal Finance.
[FR Doc. E8-16250 Filed 7-16-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-35-M
