Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Containing a Notice of Public Comment Period and Schedule for a Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing for Proposed New Air Carrier Runway 9R/27L and Associated Developments at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), 55893-55894 [E8-22631]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 188 / Friday, September 26, 2008 / Notices information is intended to be used is to assist the SBTRCs in developing a business plan or adjusting a business plan for small businesses, in order to increase their ability to market goods and services to buyers and potential users, interested in small business services; that routine uses which DOT may make of the information include analyzing the data collected to determine the effectiveness of services to small businesses, provided by the SBTRCs, including counseling, outreach, and financial services. Also, the data collection will be used by OSDBU to document the type of assistance provided to each small business that uses the services of the SBTRCs; and that the effect on the individual of not providing all or any part of the requested information will not be a condition to deny services to the small business firm. Request for information about another party may be denied unless DOT has the written permission of the individual to release the information to the requestor or unless the information is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. This will assist the SBTRCs in developing a business plan or adjusting their business plan to increase its ability to market its goods and services to buyers and potential users of their services. Respondents: Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency: The information will be collected monthly. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 600 hours. The Regional Resource Center Monthly Report Form (DOT F 4502) for each SBTRC must submit a monthly status report of business activities conducted during the 30-day timeframe. The form is used to capture activities and accomplishments that were made by the Regional SBTRCs during the course of the month. In addition, the form includes a data collection section where numbers and hours are reported and a section that is assigned for a written narrative that provides back up that supports the data. Activities to be reported are (1) Counseling activity which identifies the counseling hours provided to businesses, number of new appointments, and follow-up on counseled clients. (2) Activity for businesses served identifies the type of small business that is helped, such as a DBE, 8(a), WOB, HubZone, SDB, SDVOB, or VOSB. (3) Marketing activity includes the name of an event attended by the SBTRC and the role played when participating in a conference, workshop VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:07 Sep 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 or any other venue that relates to small businesses. (4) Meetings that are held with government representatives in the region, or at the state level, or an activity that is reported. (5) Events hosted by the SBTRCs, such as small business workshops, financial assistance workshops, matchmaking events, and activities that are reported on a monthly basis. Respondents: Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. Estimated Number of Respondents: 100. Frequency: The information will be collected monthly. Estimated Total Burden on Respondents: 1,200 hours. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Departments estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, by the use of electronic means, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2008. Patricia Lawton, DOT Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E8–22633 Filed 9–25–08; 8:45 am] 55893 requirements. Each of the 10 elements of air carrier maintenance programs is also described and explained. The material in this AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. However, when ‘‘must’’ or ‘‘will’’ are used in this AC, such use reflects actual regulatory requirements. DATES: Advisory Circular 120–16E, Air Carrier Maintenance Programs was issued by the Office of the Director, Flight Standards Service, AFS–1 on September 11, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell S. Unangst, Jr., Technical Advisor, Airworthiness, AFS–305, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight Standards Service, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–3786; facsimile (202) 267–5115, e-mail russell.unangst@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How to obtain a copy of this AC. How To Obtain Copies: This AC can be read or downloaded from the Internet at https://rgl.faa.gov/ under the ‘‘Advisory Circular’’ hyperlink. Paper copies of this AC will be available in approximately 6–8 weeks from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Subsequent Distribution Office, SVC– 121.23, Ardmore East Business Center, 3341Q 75th Avenue, Landover, MD 20785. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 17, 2008. Carol E. Giles, Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight Standards Service. [FR Doc. E8–22630 Filed 9–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Containing a Notice of Public Comment Period and Schedule for a Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing for Proposed New Air Carrier Runway 9R/27L and Associated Developments at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) Advisory Circular 120–16E, Air Carrier Maintenance Programs Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the issuance and availability of Advisory Circular (AC) 120–16E, ‘‘Air Carrier Maintenance Programs’’. This advisory circular (AC) is an update of AC 120– 16D that was issued in 2003. It describes the scope, content, and functions of air carrier aircraft maintenance programs. It explains the background of these programs as well as the Federal Aviation Administration’s regulatory PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability, notice of comment period, notice of Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 55894 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 188 / Friday, September 26, 2008 / Notices notice to advise the public that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Proposed New Runway and Associated Development at Palm Beach International Airport, has been prepared and is available for public review and comment. Your written comments on the DEIS and related documents can be sent to the individual listed in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. A Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing will be held on November 12, 2008. The public comment period will commence on September 26, 2008 and will close on November 24, 2008. Public Comment and Information Workshop/Public Hearing: The start of the public comment period on the DEIS and associated studies will start on September 26, 2008 and will close on November 24, 2008. A Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing will be held on November 12, 2008 in West Palm Beach. The purpose of the Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing and the public comment period is to comply with NEPA requirements to provide public disclosure and involvement concerning the scope and content of the DEIS, and to afford the public and other interested parties the opportunity to comment on the economic, social, and environmental effects of the proposed project and its consistency with the objectives of any planning that the community has carried out. The Public Information Workshop will begin at 4 p.m. (EST) and will end at 7 p.m. (EST). The Public Hearing will begin at 6 p.m. (EST) and run concurrently with the Public Information Workshop. The Public Information Workshop/Public Hearing will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Second Floor, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. You can review copies of the DEIS and related documents may be viewed during regular business hours at the following locations: 1. PBC Library Main Branch, 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. 2. PBC Library Greenacres Branch, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 33467. 3. PBC Library Okeechobee Boulevard Branch, 5689 West Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. 4. WPB Public Library, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Copies of the DEIS and related documents will also be available for review by appointment only at the following FAA and Palm Beach County Department of Airports offices: Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:07 Sep 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 National Drive, Citadel International Building, Suite 400, Orlando, FL, (407) 812–6331; Palm Beach International Airport, Palm Beach County Department of Airports Office, 846 Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, FL, (561) 471–7412. Please schedule an appointment to review the DEIS in advance. A copy of the DEIS will also be available September 26, 2008 on the project Web site at https://www.pbiaeis.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindy McDowell, Environmental Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Citadel International Building, Suite 400, Orlando, FL. You can contact Ms. McDowell at (407) 812–6331. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this Notice of Availability to advise the public that a DEIS will be available for public review beginning September 26, 2008. The DEIS details the proposed development of a new air carrier runway, modification of existing runways and taxiways, relocation of general aviation support facilities, installation of navigational aids (NAVAIDS), implementation of Global Positioning System (GPS) approaches, relocation of a Very-High Frequency Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) antenna, land acquisition, drainage canal relocation, and other connected actions at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), West Palm Beach, Florida. The DEIS presents the purpose and need for the proposed project, a comprehensive analysis of the alternatives to the proposed project, including the No-Action alternative and potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed development of the new air carrier runway and related improvements at PBIA. The FAA encourages the public to comment on the scope and content of the DEIS. Comments should be as specific as possible and address the analysis of potential environmental impacts and the adequacy of the proposed action or merits of alternatives and the proposed mitigation. Reviewers should organize their comments so they are meaningful and make the FAA aware of the viewer’s interests and concerns using quotations and other specific references to the text of the DEIS and related documents. Specific comments not given during the DEIS comment period may not be considered if they are raised later in the decision making process. This commenting PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 procedure is intended to ensure that substantive comments and concerns are made available to the FAA in a timely manner so that the FAA has an opportunity to address them. We encourage the public to comment on the DEIS and related documents. You can submit your comments verbally or in writing at the Public Information Workshop and/or Public Hearing or you can also submit your comments in writing to the FAA at the address listed in the section entitled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The comment period will close on November 24, 2008. In addition to the Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing being conducted to provide public involvement concerning the scope and content of the DEIS, they are also being conducted to provide public involvement and input in regard to historic resources in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966—36 CFR 800. Issued in Orlando, FL, on September 22, 2008. W. Dean Stringer, Manager, FAA, Orlando Airports District Office. [FR Doc. E8–22631 Filed 9–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Highway in Illinois Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA and other Federal agencies. AGENCY: 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). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Prairie Parkway, for construction of an access-controlled, four-lane freeway on new right-of-way between 1–80 and 1–88 and the widening of IL–47 to four-lanes from 1– 80 to Caton Farm Road in Grundy, Kendall and Kane Counties, Illinois. Those actions grant licenses, permits and approvals for the project. 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 of the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before March 25, 2009. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 188 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E8-22631]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement 
(DEIS) Containing a Notice of Public Comment Period and Schedule for a 
Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing for Proposed New Air 
Carrier Runway 9R/27L and Associated Developments at Palm Beach 
International Airport (PBIA)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability, notice of comment period, notice of 
Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this

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notice to advise the public that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement 
(DEIS) for the Proposed New Runway and Associated Development at Palm 
Beach International Airport, has been prepared and is available for 
public review and comment. Your written comments on the DEIS and 
related documents can be sent to the individual listed in the section 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. A Public Information Workshop and 
Public Hearing will be held on November 12, 2008. The public comment 
period will commence on September 26, 2008 and will close on November 
24, 2008.
    Public Comment and Information Workshop/Public Hearing: The start 
of the public comment period on the DEIS and associated studies will 
start on September 26, 2008 and will close on November 24, 2008. A 
Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing will be held on November 
12, 2008 in West Palm Beach. The purpose of the Public Information 
Workshop and Public Hearing and the public comment period is to comply 
with NEPA requirements to provide public disclosure and involvement 
concerning the scope and content of the DEIS, and to afford the public 
and other interested parties the opportunity to comment on the 
economic, social, and environmental effects of the proposed project and 
its consistency with the objectives of any planning that the community 
has carried out. The Public Information Workshop will begin at 4 p.m. 
(EST) and will end at 7 p.m. (EST). The Public Hearing will begin at 6 
p.m. (EST) and run concurrently with the Public Information Workshop. 
The Public Information Workshop/Public Hearing will be held at the Palm 
Beach County Convention Center, Second Floor, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, 
West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
    You can review copies of the DEIS and related documents may be 
viewed during regular business hours at the following locations:
    1. PBC Library Main Branch, 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, 
FL 33406.
    2. PBC Library Greenacres Branch, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 
33467.
    3. PBC Library Okeechobee Boulevard Branch, 5689 West Okeechobee 
Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33417.
    4. WPB Public Library, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 
33401.
    Copies of the DEIS and related documents will also be available for 
review by appointment only at the following FAA and Palm Beach County 
Department of Airports offices: Federal Aviation Administration, 
Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, 
Citadel International Building, Suite 400, Orlando, FL, (407) 812-6331; 
Palm Beach International Airport, Palm Beach County Department of 
Airports Office, 846 Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, 
FL, (561) 471-7412. Please schedule an appointment to review the DEIS 
in advance. A copy of the DEIS will also be available September 26, 
2008 on the project Web site at https://www.pbia-eis.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lindy McDowell, Environmental 
Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando Airports District 
Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Citadel International Building, 
Suite 400, Orlando, FL. You can contact Ms. McDowell at (407) 812-6331.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is 
issuing this Notice of Availability to advise the public that a DEIS 
will be available for public review beginning September 26, 2008. The 
DEIS details the proposed development of a new air carrier runway, 
modification of existing runways and taxiways, relocation of general 
aviation support facilities, installation of navigational aids 
(NAVAIDS), implementation of Global Positioning System (GPS) 
approaches, relocation of a Very-High Frequency Omni-directional Radio 
Range (VOR) antenna, land acquisition, drainage canal relocation, and 
other connected actions at Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA), 
West Palm Beach, Florida.
    The DEIS presents the purpose and need for the proposed project, a 
comprehensive analysis of the alternatives to the proposed project, 
including the No-Action alternative and potential environmental impacts 
associated with the proposed development of the new air carrier runway 
and related improvements at PBIA.
    The FAA encourages the public to comment on the scope and content 
of the DEIS. Comments should be as specific as possible and address the 
analysis of potential environmental impacts and the adequacy of the 
proposed action or merits of alternatives and the proposed mitigation. 
Reviewers should organize their comments so they are meaningful and 
make the FAA aware of the viewer's interests and concerns using 
quotations and other specific references to the text of the DEIS and 
related documents. Specific comments not given during the DEIS comment 
period may not be considered if they are raised later in the decision 
making process. This commenting procedure is intended to ensure that 
substantive comments and concerns are made available to the FAA in a 
timely manner so that the FAA has an opportunity to address them.
    We encourage the public to comment on the DEIS and related 
documents. You can submit your comments verbally or in writing at the 
Public Information Workshop and/or Public Hearing or you can also 
submit your comments in writing to the FAA at the address listed in the 
section entitled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The comment period 
will close on November 24, 2008.
    In addition to the Public Information Workshop and Public Hearing 
being conducted to provide public involvement concerning the scope and 
content of the DEIS, they are also being conducted to provide public 
involvement and input in regard to historic resources in compliance 
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966--36 
CFR 800.

    Issued in Orlando, FL, on September 22, 2008.
W. Dean Stringer,
Manager, FAA, Orlando Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. E8-22631 Filed 9-25-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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