Environmental Impact Statement: Essex and Middlesex Counties, MA, 4501 [E9-1422]
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The FHWA received no comments in
response to the Steel API 5L, Grade X52
PSL2 wall tubing in New Jersey and the
drive machinery brakes in New York,
which suggested that the Steel API 5L
Grade X52 PSL2 wall tubing and
machinery brakes may not be available
domestically. The FHWA received one
comment in response to four forged
steel sheave hubs in Massachusetts, and
machinery and motor brakes in Florida,
respectively. The comment for the four
forged steel sheave hubs in
Massachusetts recommends that the
certification should be reviewed prior to
material purchase. Massachusetts
Highway Department indicated that it
has a material certification procedure
for their highway construction program.
The comment for the machinery and
motor brakes in Florida suggested that
the design needs be reconsidered to
make it more attractive to domestic
sources. The Florida DOT stated that
alteration in the design of the motor
brakes is not feasible and that the
current design is in compliance with the
capacity of the bridge. Further
investigation and inquiry revealed that
the products are not available
domestically.
During the 15-day comment period,
the FHWA conducted additional
nationwide review to locate potential
domestic manufacturers for the
products. Based on all the information
available to the Agency, including the
responses received to the notices as well
as the Agency’s nationwide review, the
FHWA concludes that there are no
domestic manufacturers for the Steel
API 5L, Grade X52 PSL2 wall tubing,
drive machinery and brakes, machinery
and motor brakes, and four forged steel
sheave hubs.
In accordance with the provisions of
section 117 of the ‘‘SAFETEA—LU
Technical Corrections Act of 2008’’
(Pub. L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), the
FHWA is providing this notice as its
finding that a waiver of Buy America
requirements is appropriate pursuant to
23 CFR 635.410(c)(1). The FHWA
invites public comment on this finding
for an additional 15 days following the
effective date of the finding. Comments
may be submitted to the FHWA’s Web
site via the links above to the New
Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and
Florida waiver pages noted above.
(Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161,
23 CFR 635.410.)
Issued on: January 15, 2009.
Thomas J. Madison, Jr.,
Federal Highway Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement:
Essex and Middlesex Counties, MA
AGENCY: Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this
notice, in accordance to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) and its implementing
regulations contained in 23 CFR part
771, to advise the public that an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
will be prepared for proposed highway
improvements and an interchange
project on Interstate 93 (I–93) in Essex
and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
McVann, Director of Project Delivery,
Federal Highway Administration, 55
Broadway Floor, Cambridge,
Massachusetts 02142, Telephone: (617)
494–2416.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
FHWA, in cooperation with the
Massachusetts Highway Department
(MassHighway), will prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
on a proposal to improve I–93 in Essex
and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts.
The proposed project would involve
highway improvements to I–93 and the
construction of a new break-in-access
interchange near the Andover/
Tewksbury/Wilmington town borders.
Improvements to the I–93 corridor were
examined in the Route I–93 Corridor
Traffic Study finalized in 2004 and
endorsed by the Merrimack Valley
Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO). The proposed break-in-access
was the subject of an Interchange
Justification Report dated July 2006, and
conditionally approved by FHWA
pending the completion of the NEPA
process. Because it is anticipated that
the resulting project may allow for
general economic development
opportunities, the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Executive Office of
Housing and Economic Development
(EOHED) is a partnering agency with
MassHighway in this project.
The proposed project is to provide
improvements for the existing and
projected traffic demand, as well as to
improve safety in the area where the use
of the breakdown lane is allowed for
regular vehicle travel during morning
and evening peak periods. The proposed
interchange will provide access to all
three towns including potential new
development sites. Alternatives under
consideration include: (1) Taking no
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action; (2) Transportation Demand
Management (TDM); (3) using alternate
travel modes; (4) providing
improvements at other local and
interstate roadway network locations;
and (5) constructing a new interchange.
Design variations of grade, alignment,
and access will be incorporated into and
studied with the various build
alternatives.
A formal scoping meeting will be held
at the Tewksbury Town Hall
Auditorium on March 19, 2009, from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for the participating
agencies, and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
(EST) for the general public. Letters
describing the proposed action and
soliciting comments will be sent to
appropriate Federal, State, and local
agencies, and to private organizations
and citizens who have previously
expressed or are known to have interest
in this proposal. A series of public
meetings will be held in Andover,
Tewksbury and Wilmington,
Massachusetts throughout 2009. In
addition, a public hearing will be held
within 60 days of the availability of the
draft EIS. Public notice will be given of
the time and place of the meetings and
hearing. The draft EIS will be available
for public and agency review and
comment prior to the public hearing.
Comments and suggestions are invited
from all interested parties during the
appropriate step in the NEPA process to
ensure that the full range of issues
related to this proposed action are
addressed and all significant issues
identified. Comments or questions
concerning this proposed action and the
EIS should be directed to the FHWA at
the address provided 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.)
Issued on: January 15, 2009.
Lucy Garliauskas,
Division Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Essex and Middlesex Counties, MA
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice, in accordance to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and its implementing
regulations contained in 23 CFR part 771, to advise the public that an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for proposed
highway improvements and an interchange project on Interstate 93 (I-93)
in Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McVann, Director of Project
Delivery, Federal Highway Administration, 55 Broadway Floor, Cambridge,
Massachusetts 02142, Telephone: (617) 494-2416.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the
Massachusetts Highway Department (MassHighway), will prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve I-93 in
Essex and Middlesex Counties, Massachusetts. The proposed project would
involve highway improvements to I-93 and the construction of a new
break-in-access interchange near the Andover/Tewksbury/Wilmington town
borders. Improvements to the I-93 corridor were examined in the Route
I-93 Corridor Traffic Study finalized in 2004 and endorsed by the
Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The proposed
break-in-access was the subject of an Interchange Justification Report
dated July 2006, and conditionally approved by FHWA pending the
completion of the NEPA process. Because it is anticipated that the
resulting project may allow for general economic development
opportunities, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of
Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) is a partnering agency with
MassHighway in this project.
The proposed project is to provide improvements for the existing
and projected traffic demand, as well as to improve safety in the area
where the use of the breakdown lane is allowed for regular vehicle
travel during morning and evening peak periods. The proposed
interchange will provide access to all three towns including potential
new development sites. Alternatives under consideration include: (1)
Taking no action; (2) Transportation Demand Management (TDM); (3) using
alternate travel modes; (4) providing improvements at other local and
interstate roadway network locations; and (5) constructing a new
interchange. Design variations of grade, alignment, and access will be
incorporated into and studied with the various build alternatives.
A formal scoping meeting will be held at the Tewksbury Town Hall
Auditorium on March 19, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for the
participating agencies, and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) for the general
public. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments
will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and to
private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are
known to have interest in this proposal. A series of public meetings
will be held in Andover, Tewksbury and Wilmington, Massachusetts
throughout 2009. In addition, a public hearing will be held within 60
days of the availability of the draft EIS. Public notice will be given
of the time and place of the meetings and hearing. The draft EIS will
be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the
public hearing.
Comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties
during the appropriate step in the NEPA process to ensure that the full
range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all
significant issues identified. Comments or questions concerning this
proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the
address provided 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.)
Issued on: January 15, 2009.
Lucy Garliauskas,
Division Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-1422 Filed 1-23-09; 8:45 am]
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