Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Washington State, 63763-63764 [E8-25497]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 208 / Monday, October 27, 2008 / Notices 90 (I–90) Snoqualmie Pass East Project, located between Hyak and Easton (Milepost 55.1 to 70.3) in the County of Kittitas, within the State of Washington. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project will add one additional lane eastbound and westbound within a 15mile section of I–90. Specific actions include acquiring additional easement and right-of-way, replacing the existing snowshed, replacing and adding new bridges and culverts, adding snow support structures (avalanche control), extending chain up/off areas, adding wildlife overcrossings, removing and placing fill, removing vegetations and trees, and providing stormwater treatment for both new and existing surfaces. The project also includes extensive mitigation and restoration actions which are compatible with land use plans. 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 April 27, 2009. 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 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance period still applies. Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 Liana Liu, Area Engineer; Address: 711 regarding intergovernmental consultation on S. Capitol Way, Suite 501, Olympia, Federal programs and activities apply to this WA; The Area Engineer’s regular office program.) hours are: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 Authority; 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48. p.m.; Telephone: (360) 753–9553; e-mail address: Liana.Liu@fhwa.dot.gov. You Issued on: October 21, 2008. may also contact Jason W. Smith, Mark Chandler, WSDOT I–90 Environmental Manager; Design and Environment Engineer, Federal Address: 1710 S. 24th Avenue, Yakima, Highway Administration, Madison, WA 98902; Office Hours: Monday– Wisconsin. Thursday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Telephone [FR Doc. E8–25592 Filed 10–24–08; 8:45 am] (509) 577–1921; e-mail address: BILLING CODE 4910–22–P SmithJW@wsdot.wa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency Federal Highway Administration actions by issuing licenses, permits, and NEPA approval for the I–90 Snoqualmie Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions Pass East Project located in the State of on Proposed Transportation Project in Washington that is listed below. The Washington State first five miles of construction (beginning at MP 55.1) is funded and AGENCY: Federal Highway constructing the remaining 10 miles of Administration (FHWA), DOT. the project is dependent upon the ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA availability of future funding. The action by the Federal agencies on and Other Federal Agencies. a project, and the laws under which SUMMARY: This notice announces actions such action were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact taken by the FHWA and other Federal Statement (EIS) issued in connection agencies that are final within the with the project, and in other project meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The records. The Final EIS and Record of actions relate to the proposed Interstate mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has met with local public officials and has created a Local Advisory Committee to include as much local and public input as possible. This type of local coordination and public involvement assisted in the identification of alternatives to be evaluated in the EIS, and will aid in the eventual selection of a preferred alternative. Public involvement will be solicited throughout this process. Public information meetings will be held during the project study. Public notice will be given as to the time and place of all workshops and public information meetings. All meetings and workshops will be held at accessible times and locations. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action is addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Additional information may be found on the project Web site at: https:// www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/d3/ wis15/index.htm. Comments and questions concerning the proposed action and the Environmental Impact Statement should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:13 Oct 24, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63763 Decision (ROD), and other project records for the listed project are available by contacting the FHWA or the WSDOT at the addresses provided above. The Final EIS and ROD documents also can be viewed and downloaded electronically, or viewed at the following public libraries, as specified below. I–90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project Web site address: https:// www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/I90/ SnoqualmiePassEast. Area public libraries: • Washington State Library • Seattle Public Library (downtown branch) • King County Libraries (Bellevue Regional, Issaquah, Lake Hills, Newport Way, and North Bend) • Ellensburg Library • Cle Elum Library • Central Washington University Library This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed projects 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 [42 U.S.C. 4321–4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671(q)]. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303], Organic Act of 1897 [16 U.S.C. 473 et seq.], National Forest Management Act of 1976 [16 U.S.C.]. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]; Anadromous Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)– 757(g)]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; MagnusonStevenson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act [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 [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]; the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended [42 U.S.C. 61]. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251–1377 E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 63764 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 208 / Monday, October 27, 2008 / Notices (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); Land and Water Conservation Fund [16 U.S.C. 4601–4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401– 406]; TEA–21 Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001– 4128]. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [PL 99–499]; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [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 Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species. Final actions taken under: NEPA Final EIS issuance and Record of Decision by FHWA; Biological Opinion issued by United States Fish and Wildlife Service on August 29, 2008. FHWA NEPA documents: Final EIS published August 29, 2008 and Record of Decision issued October 6, 2008. These documents are available from the agency contacts, WSDOT Web site or libraries identified above. (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: October 21, 2008. Liana Liu, Area Engineer, Olympia, WA. [FR Doc. E8–25497 Filed 10–24–08; 8:45 am] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:13 Oct 24, 2008 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Agency Request for Emergency Processing of Collection of Information by the Office of Management and Budget Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: FRA hereby gives notice that it is seeking emergency approval processing from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) for the information collection request (ICR) listed below. FRA requests that OMB authorize the collection of information identified below on or before October 31, 2008, for a period of 180 days after the date of issuance of this notice in the Federal Register. On October 7, 2008, in response to the September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, California, collision of a Union Pacific (UP) freight train and a Metrolink commuter train, which resulted in the deaths of 25 people and numerous injuries, as well as other recent accidents/incidents involving cell phone use and use of electronic/ electrical devices, FRA published in the Federal Register Emergency Order No. 26 (E.O. 26) (see 73 FR 58702) restricting on-duty railroad operating employees’ use of cell phones and other distracting electronic and electronic devices. Because E.O. 26 goes into effect on October 27, 2008, and because E.O. 26 imposes information collection requirements that must be fulfilled by the nation’s railroads, FRA is seeking emergency approval for the proposed collection of information to enforce compliance with E.O. 26 and to ensure the safety of affected railroad employees and the general public during train operations throughout the United States. DATES: Comments must be received no later than November 3, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on any or all of the following proposed activities by mail to either: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Safety, Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590, or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590. Commenters requesting FRA to acknowledge receipt of their respective PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comments must include a self-addressed stamped postcard stating, ‘‘Comments on OMB control number 2130—New’’ and the title of the proposed collection of information. Alternatively, comments may be transmitted via facsimile to (202) 493–6216 or (202) 493–6497, or via e-mail to Mr. Brogan at robert.brogan@dot.gov, or to Ms. Jackson at nakia.jackson@dot.gov. Please refer to the assigned OMB control number in any correspondence submitted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Brogan, Office of Planning and Evaluation Division, RRS–21, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 17, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6292) or Ms. Nakia Jackson, Office of Information Technology, RAD–20, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Mail Stop 35, Washington, DC 20590 (telephone: (202) 493–6073). (These telephone numbers are not toll-free.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Below is a brief summary of the currently approved information collection activities that FRA is submitting for clearance by OMB: OMB Control Number: 2130—New. Title: FRA Emergency Order No. 26, Notice No. 1. Type of Request: Emergency approval. Affected Public: Businesses. Form Number(s): N/A. Abstract: Emergency Order No. 26— and its associated collection of information—is FRA’s direct and proactive response to the September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, California, collision of a Union Pacific (UP) freight train and a Metrolink commuter train, which resulted in the deaths of 25 people and numerous injuries to train occupants, as well as to other train accidents/ incidents involving cell phone use and use of electronic/electrical devices that have occurred throughout the country recently. The collection of information under Emergency Order No. 26 is aimed at ensuring that railroads revise their programs of operational tests and inspections, as necessary, to include the requirements of E.O. 26 and specifically include a minimum number of operational tests and inspections; and at ensuring railroads instruct each of their operating employees and supervisors of railroad operating employees concerning the requirements of E.O. 26 and implementing railroad rules and instructions. The collection of information under E.O. 26 also contains a provision that allows railroads to petition for relief from this Order by adopting other means of ensuring that railroad operating employees are not E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 208 (Monday, October 27, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63763-63764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25497]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation 
Project in Washington State

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). The actions relate to the proposed Interstate 90 (I-90) 
Snoqualmie Pass East Project, located between Hyak and Easton (Milepost 
55.1 to 70.3) in the County of Kittitas, within the State of 
Washington. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for 
the project. The project will add one additional lane eastbound and 
westbound within a 15-mile section of I-90. Specific actions include 
acquiring additional easement and right-of-way, replacing the existing 
snowshed, replacing and adding new bridges and culverts, adding snow 
support structures (avalanche control), extending chain up/off areas, 
adding wildlife overcrossings, removing and placing fill, removing 
vegetations and trees, and providing stormwater treatment for both new 
and existing surfaces. The project also includes extensive mitigation 
and restoration actions which are compatible with land use plans.

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 April 27, 2009. 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: Liana Liu, Area Engineer; Address: 711 
S. Capitol Way, Suite 501, Olympia, WA; The Area Engineer's regular 
office hours are: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Telephone: (360) 753-
9553; e-mail address: Liana.Liu@fhwa.dot.gov. You may also contact 
Jason W. Smith, WSDOT I-90 Environmental Manager; Address: 1710 S. 24th 
Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902; Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 
p.m.; Telephone (509) 577-1921; e-mail address: SmithJW@wsdot.wa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and 
other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing 
licenses, permits, and NEPA approval for the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East 
Project located in the State of Washington that is listed below. The 
first five miles of construction (beginning at MP 55.1) is funded and 
constructing the remaining 10 miles of the project is dependent upon 
the availability of future funding.
    The action by the Federal agencies on a project, and the laws under 
which such action were taken, are described in the Final Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) issued in connection with the project, and in 
other project records. The Final EIS and Record of Decision (ROD), and 
other project records for the listed project are available by 
contacting the FHWA or the WSDOT at the addresses provided above. The 
Final EIS and ROD documents also can be viewed and downloaded 
electronically, or viewed at the following public libraries, as 
specified below.
    I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project Web site address: https://
www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/I90/SnoqualmiePassEast.
    Area public libraries:
     Washington State Library
     Seattle Public Library (downtown branch)
     King County Libraries (Bellevue Regional, Issaquah, Lake 
Hills, Newport Way, and North Bend)
     Ellensburg Library
     Cle Elum Library
     Central Washington University Library
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed 
projects 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 [42 U.S.C. 4321-4351]; 
Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)].
    Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 
[49 U.S.C. 303], Organic Act of 1897 [16 U.S.C. 473 et seq.], National 
Forest Management Act of 1976 [16 U.S.C.].
    Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544]; Anadromous 
Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)-757(g)]; Fish and Wildlife 
Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)]; Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et 
seq.]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et 
seq.]; Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 
470(aa)-11]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 
469-469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act [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 [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209]; the Uniform 
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 
1970, as amended [42 U.S.C. 61].
    Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251-1377

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(Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); Land and Water Conservation 
Fund [16 U.S.C. 4601-4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-
300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401-406]; TEA-21 
Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood 
Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128].
    Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9601-9675]; Superfund 
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [PL 99-499]; Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act [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 Environmental 
Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species.
    Final actions taken under: NEPA Final EIS issuance and Record of 
Decision by FHWA; Biological Opinion issued by United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service on August 29, 2008.
    FHWA NEPA documents: Final EIS published August 29, 2008 and Record 
of Decision issued October 6, 2008. These documents are available from 
the agency contacts, WSDOT Web site or libraries identified above.

(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: October 21, 2008.
Liana Liu,
Area Engineer, Olympia, WA.
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