Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Highway in Washington, 25609-25610 [E9-12386]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 101 / Thursday, May 28, 2009 / Notices Notice of Intent to advise the public of changes to the logical termini for the Environmental Impact Statement that will be prepared to study improvements to State Route 15/State Route 57 to provide a four-lane facility beginning in the vicinity of the State Route 67/I–110 Interchange in Harrison County, Mississippi and terminating on State Route 15 north of Beaumont, Mississippi, a distance of approximately 61 miles. The original Notice of Intent for this project appeared in the July 17, 2008 Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dickie Walters, Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Highway Administration, 666 North Street, Suite 105, Jackson, MS 39202–3199, Telephone: (601) 965–4217. Contacts at the State and local level, respectively are: Mr. Claiborne Barnwell, Environmental/Location Division Engineer, Mississippi Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 1850, Jackson, MS 39215–1850, telephone: (601) 359– 7920; and Mr. Steven Twedt, District 6 Engineer, Mississippi Department of Transportation, 6356 Highway 49 North, Hattiesburg, MS 39403–0551, telephone (601) 544–6511. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, Mississippi Division Office will serve as the lead Federal agency for this project while the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will serve as joint lead agency. The FHWA, in cooperation with MDOT, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to study potential improvements to State Route 15/State Route 57 (SR 15/SR 57) in order to provide a four-lane facility. This approximately 61-mile long corridor has logical termini near the State Route 67/ I–110 interchange in Harrison County and on State Route 15 north of Beaumont, MS in Perry County. The termini on the southern end of the project is a change from the original southern termini which began in the vicinity of Ramsey Springs, MS and was identified in the original Notice of Intent for this project which appeared in the July 17, 2008 Federal Register. The purpose of the EIS is to address the transportation, environmental, and safety issues of such a transportation corridor. The transportation facility will greatly enhance hurricane evacuation from the Mississippi Gulf, provide a new four-lane facility, and meet legislative intent. Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action and (2) build alternatives. The FHWA and MDOT are seeking input as a part of the scoping process to assist in determining and clarifying issues VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:11 May 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 relative to this project. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, Native American tribes, private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. Another formal scoping meeting with Federal, State, and local agencies, and other interested parties will be held in the near future. Public involvement meetings will be held during the EIS process. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the official public hearing. 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. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. Dated: May 21, 2009. Donald E. Davis, Federal Highway Administration, Assistant Division Administrator, Mississippi Division, Jackson, Mississippi. [FR Doc. E9–12387 Filed 5–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Highway in Washington AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of limitation of claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA. SUMMARY: This notice announces action taken by the FHWA that is final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). This notice announces the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) by FHWA pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Protection Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321, as amended and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500–1508). This action relates to a proposed project in King County Washington, the SE Issaquah Bypass Project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of a final agency action subject to 23 U.S.C. 771 and 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal Agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before November 24, 2009. If the Federal law that authorizes that judicial review PO 00000 Frm 00131 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25609 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: For FHWA: Ms. Sharon P. Love, Environmental Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration Washington Division, 711 S. Capitol Way Suite 501, Olympia, WA 98501; phone: (360) 753–9558; fax: (360) 753– 9889; and e-mail: Sharon.Love@dot.gov. For the City of Issaquah: Mr. Bob Brock, PO Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027– 1307; phone: (425) 837–3405; and email: bobb@ci.issaquah.wa.us. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has taken final agency action subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing a Record of Decision (ROD) for the following highway project in the State of Washington: SE Issaquah Bypass, City of Issaquah, and King County. The Selected alternative is the no-build alternative. The final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the project was released January 4, 2008. At the time the FEIS was published, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the city of Issaquah identified selected Modified Alternative 5 as the preferred course of action for building a new 1.9-kilometer (1.1-mile) four-lane principal arterial between Interstate 90 (I–90) and Front Street South in Issaquah, Washington. The proposed new arterial is commonly referred to as the Southeast Issaquah Bypass. The Issaquah City Council passed a motion on February 4, 2008, Agenda Bill 5562, stating the ‘‘Issaquah City Council recommends that the Southeast Issaquah Bypass Alternative 7, the NoAction Alternative, be selected for the Record of Decision.’’ Out of seven alternatives considered in the final EIS (including the no-action alternative), Modified Alternative 5 was determined to be the most desirable in terms of balancing social and economic impacts, impacts on the natural environment, transportation system performance, and cost. While FHWA supported the preferred alternative identified in the FEIS, it selected the No-Build alternative in the ROD due to the City Council’s decision. The actions by FHWA, and the laws under which the action was taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the project approved on January 4, 2008, in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on January 26, 2009, and in other project records. The FEIS, ROD, and other documents in the FHWA project E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 25610 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 101 / Thursday, May 28, 2009 / Notices file are available by contacting the FHWA or the City of Issaquah at the addresses provided above. The FHWA ROD can be viewed and downloaded at https://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Files/ Final_ROD_SEIssaquahBypass.pdf . This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed project as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act [42 U.S.C. 4321–4351]; Federal-Aid Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. 2. Air; Clean Air Act, as amended [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]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319]. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]. 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 Economics: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; American Indians Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Protection Act [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]; the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies of 1970, as amended [42 U.S.C. 61]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377 (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); Coastal Zone Management Act [14 U.S.C. 1451–1465]; 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 [42 U.S.C. 401– 406]; TEA–21 Wetland Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001– 4128]. 8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9501–9675]; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [Pub. L. 99–499]; Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act [42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)]. 9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988, Floodplains Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low Income Populations; E.O. 11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13007, Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species; E.O. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:11 May 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 13274, Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project Reviews. (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: May 21, 2009. Sharon P. Love, Environmental Program Manager, Olympia Washington. [FR Doc. E9–12386 Filed 5–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from Saul Ewing on behalf of Trinity Industries, Inc. (WB605–5—05/04/09) for permission to use certain data from the Board’s Carload Waybill Samples. A copy of the request may be obtained from the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections with the Director of the Board’s Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration within 14 calendar days of the date of this notice. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9. Contact: Scott Decker, (202) 245– 0330. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. E9–12313 Filed 5–27–09; 8:45 am] June 29, 2009. Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Gaylord Hall in the Worner Center, Campus of Colorado College, 902 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Subject: Review candidate designs for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act and the United States Mint Director Edmund C. Moy medal. Interested persons should call 202– 354–7502 for the latest update on meeting time and room location. In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 5135, the CCAC: • Advises the Secretary of the Treasury on any theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage, Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals. • Advises the Secretary of the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the year in which a commemorative coin designation is made. • Makes recommendations with respect to the mintage level for any commemorative coin recommended. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cliff Northup, United States Mint Liaison to the CCAC; 801 9th Street, NW.; Washington, DC 20220; or call 202–354– 7200. Any member of the public interested in submitting matters for the CCAC’s consideration is invited to submit them by fax to the following number: 202– 756–6830. DATES: Authority: 31 U.S.C. 5135(b)(8)(C). Dated: May 22, 2009. Edmund C. Moy, Director, United States Mint. [FR Doc. E9–12422 Filed 5–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY BILLING CODE 4915–01–P United States Mint DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Notice of Meeting ACTION: Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee June 29, 2009 Public Meeting. Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for June 29, 2009. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00132 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee June 3, 2009 Public Meeting ACTION: Notification of Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee June 3, 2009 Public Meeting. SUMMARY: Pursuant to United States Code, Title 31, section 5135(b)(8)(C), the United States Mint announces the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) public meeting scheduled for June 3, 2009. Date: June 3, 2009. E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 101 (Thursday, May 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25609-25610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12386]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Highway in 
Washington

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of limitation of claims for judicial review of actions 
by FHWA.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces action taken by the FHWA that is final 
within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). This notice announces the 
availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) by FHWA pursuant to the 
requirements of the National Environmental Protection Policy Act of 
1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321, as amended and the Council on 
Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508). This action 
relates to a proposed project in King County Washington, the SE 
Issaquah Bypass Project.

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of a final 
agency action subject to 23 U.S.C. 771 and 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim 
seeking judicial review of the Federal Agency actions on the highway 
project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before November 
24, 2009. If the Federal law that authorizes that 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: For FHWA: Ms. Sharon P. Love, 
Environmental Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration 
Washington Division, 711 S. Capitol Way Suite 501, Olympia, WA 98501; 
phone: (360) 753-9558; fax: (360) 753-9889; and e-mail: 
Sharon.Love@dot.gov. For the City of Issaquah: Mr. Bob Brock, PO Box 
1307, Issaquah, WA 98027-1307; phone: (425) 837-3405; and e-mail: 
bobb@ci.issaquah.wa.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has 
taken final agency action subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing a 
Record of Decision (ROD) for the following highway project in the State 
of Washington: SE Issaquah Bypass, City of Issaquah, and King County. 
The Selected alternative is the no-build alternative.
    The final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the project was 
released January 4, 2008. At the time the FEIS was published, the 
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Washington State Department 
of Transportation (WSDOT), and the city of Issaquah identified selected 
Modified Alternative 5 as the preferred course of action for building a 
new 1.9-kilometer (1.1-mile) four-lane principal arterial between 
Interstate 90 (I-90) and Front Street South in Issaquah, Washington. 
The proposed new arterial is commonly referred to as the Southeast 
Issaquah Bypass.
    The Issaquah City Council passed a motion on February 4, 2008, 
Agenda Bill 5562, stating the ``Issaquah City Council recommends that 
the Southeast Issaquah Bypass Alternative 7, the No-Action Alternative, 
be selected for the Record of Decision.''
    Out of seven alternatives considered in the final EIS (including 
the no-action alternative), Modified Alternative 5 was determined to be 
the most desirable in terms of balancing social and economic impacts, 
impacts on the natural environment, transportation system performance, 
and cost. While FHWA supported the preferred alternative identified in 
the FEIS, it selected the No-Build alternative in the ROD due to the 
City Council's decision.
    The actions by FHWA, and the laws under which the action was taken, 
are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the 
project approved on January 4, 2008, in the FHWA Record of Decision 
(ROD) issued on January 26, 2009, and in other project records. The 
FEIS, ROD, and other documents in the FHWA project

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file are available by contacting the FHWA or the City of Issaquah at 
the addresses provided above. The FHWA ROD can be viewed and downloaded 
at https://www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/Files/Final_ROD_SEIssaquahBypass.pdf 
.
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed 
project as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which 
such actions were taken, including but not limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act [42 U.S.C. 4321-
4351]; Federal-Aid Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    2. Air; Clean Air Act, as amended [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]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) 
[23 U.S.C. 319].
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544].
    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 Economics: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; American Indians Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 
1996]; Farmland Protection Act [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209]; the Uniform 
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies of 1970, 
as amended [42 U.S.C. 61].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251-
1377 (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); Coastal Zone Management 
Act [14 U.S.C. 1451-1465]; 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 [42 U.S.C. 401-406]; TEA-21 Wetland 
Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster 
Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128].
    8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9501-9675]; Superfund 
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [Pub. L. 99-499]; Resource, 
Conservation and Recovery Act [42 U.S.C. 6901-6992(k)].
    9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 
11988, Floodplains Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address 
Environmental Justice in Minority and Low Income Populations; E.O. 
11593, Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13007, 
Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species; E.O. 13274, 
Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project 
Reviews.

(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: May 21, 2009.
Sharon P. Love,
Environmental Program Manager, Olympia Washington.
[FR Doc. E9-12386 Filed 5-27-09; 8:45 am]
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