Environmental Impact Statement: Bexar County, TX, 38260-38261 [E9-18292]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement:
Bexar County, TX
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AGENCY: Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to 40 CFR 1508.22
and 43 Texas Administrative Code § 2.5
(e)(2), the Federal Highway
Administration, Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) and Alamo
Regional Mobility Authority are issuing
this notice to advise the public that an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
will be prepared for proposed
improvements to Loop 1604 in San
Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County
limits to enhance mobility and improve
safety from FM 1957 to IH 35 North, a
distance of approximately 32.35 miles
in Bexar County Texas. Areas within the
city of San Antonio are included in the
project study area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Salvador Deocampo, District Engineer,
District A, Federal Highway
Administration, Texas Division, 300
East 8th Street, Room 826, Austin, Texas
78701. Phone: 512–536–5950.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Federal Highway Administration in
cooperation with the Texas Department
of Transportation and the Alamo
Regional Mobility Authority will
prepare an EIS for transportation
improvements to Loop 1604 from FM
1957 to IH 35 North, a distance of
approximately 32.35 miles. The current
Loop 1604 facility consists of a four-lane
divided, partial access-controlled
roadway from FM 1957 to State
Highway (SH) 16 and a four-lane
expressway with full access-controlled
through travel lanes and parallel
partially access-controlled lanes that
interface among the through travel
lanes, local land use, and connecting
roadways from SH 16 to IH 35 North.
Growth, development, and traffic
congestion continue to increase along
Loop 1604 from FM 1957 to IH 35
North. The project is needed as Loop
1604 does not currently meet present
and future growth, development, and
traffic demands creating inefficiencies
in facility safety, mobility, and
operation. The proposed purpose of the
project is to improve safety within the
Loop 1604 corridor, enhance mobility
and operational efficiency, and to
deliver and implement the benefits in
an expeditious manner.
The currently proposed project, as
included in the San Antonio-Bexar
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County Metropolitan Planning
Organization’s Mobility 2030 Plan, is an
added capacity project to add frontage
roads and additional main lanes as
follows: From SH 151 to 1.2 miles south
of SH 16, expand to a 6 lane toll
expressway with non-toll frontage roads
and from 1.2 miles south of SH 16 to IH
35, expand the expressway lanes from 4
to 6 or 8 lanes with the new lanes being
toll lanes. The Loop 1604 EIS will
evaluate build and no-build alternatives,
including those in the Mobility 2030
Plan. In addition to the build and nobuild alternatives, Transportation
System Management (TSM),
Transportation Demand Management
(TDM), transit, and tolled and nontolled alternatives will also be
considered. The EIS will study potential
impacts from construction and routine
operation of the proposed roadway
including, but not limited to, the
following: transportation impacts
(construction detours, construction
traffic, mobility improvements), air and
noise impacts from construction
equipment and operation of the
facilities, water quality impacts from
construction area and roadway storm
water runoff, impacts to waters of the
United States, impacts to historic and
archeological resources, impacts to
floodplain, socio-economic resources
(including Environmental Justice and
Limited English Proficiency
population), indirect and cumulative
impacts, land use, vegetation, wildlife,
impacts to and/or potential
displacement of residences and
businesses, and aesthetic and visual
resources.
Anticipated federal permits, pending
selection of alternatives and field
surveys may include, but are not limited
to, the following: Section 106 (National
Historic Preservation Act), Section 401/
404 (Clean Water Act), and Section 7
(Endangered Species Act). A Project
Coordination Plan will be provided in
accordance with Public Law 109–59,
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA–LU), Title VI, Section
6002, Efficient Environmental Reviews
for Project Decision Making, August 10,
2005, to facilitate and document the
lead agencies; structure interaction with
the public and other agencies and to
inform the public and other agencies of
how the coordination will be
accomplished. The Project Coordination
Plan will promote early and continuous
involvement from stakeholders,
agencies, and the public as well as
describe the proposed project, the roles
of the agencies and the public, the
project need and purpose, schedule,
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level of detail for alternatives analysis,
methodologies to be used in the
environmental analysis, and the
proposed process for coordination and
communication.
This Project Coordination Plan is
designed to be part of a flexible and
adaptable process. The Project
Coordination Plan will be available for
public review, inputs, and comments at
public meetings, including scoping
meetings and hearings held, in
accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
through the evaluation process, and
upon request at the Alamo Regional
Mobility Authority’s office. Pursuant to
23 U.S.C. Chapter 1, Subchapter 1,
Section 139 of SAFETEA–LU,
cooperating agencies, participating
agencies, and the public will be given
an opportunity for input in the
development of the project. The first of
a series of public scoping meetings,
conducted in an open house format, is
planned to be held in the fall of 2009.
This preliminary scoping meeting will
be the first in a series of meetings to
solicit public comments throughout the
planning process on the proposed action
as part of the NEPA process.
The scoping meetings will provide
opportunities for participating agencies,
cooperating agencies, and the public to
be involved in defining the need and
purpose for the proposed project and to
assist in determining the range of
alternatives for consideration in the EIS
and alternative evaluation
methodologies. As part of the scoping
process, correspondence describing the
proposed action and soliciting
comments to be considered during the
scoping process will be sent to the
appropriate federal, state, and local
agencies, and to organizations and
individuals who have previously
expressed or are known to have an
interest in the project. Public scoping
meetings and public hearings will be
held during appropriate phases of the
project development process. Public
notices will be given stating the date,
time, and location of each. The Draft EIS
will be available for public and agency
review and comment prior to a public
hearing.
To ensure that the full range of issues
related to this proposed action are
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 FHWA at the address
provided. A proposed schedule for
completion of the environmental review
process is not available at this time;
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however, it will become accessible for
public review at a future date.
obtained within 3 minutes subsequent to test
shall weight more than 4.25g (0.15oz).
(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.)
Auto Temp explained that the
noncompliance is that the subject
backlights do not meet the fracture test
requirements of FMVSS No. 205 Section
5.7 Fracture Test 7 ANSI/SAE Z26.1–
1996, because several tests revealed that
out of 8 tested backlights, 6 contained
fragments that exceeded the 4.25g
(0.15oz) threshold specified by the
above standard.
Auto Temp states that it believes that
this noncompliance is inconsequential
to motor vehicle safety for the following
reasons. Out of several thousand total
fragments no more than 2 noncompliant
fragments were found from a single
backlight. Each of the noncompliant
fragments exhibited all of the
characteristics of tempered safety glass.
The position of the noncompliant
fragments in the backlight, coupled with
the package tray location of the Honda
Civic 2–Door Coupe, minimizes the
potential for any contact between glass
fragments and vehicle occupants. The
extremely low percentage of
noncompliant fragments, together with
the small number of total affected
backlights, results in a minimal impact
on issue of motor vehicle safety.
Auto Temp also has informed NHTSA
that since it has petitioned for an
exemption from the notification and
remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C.
Chapter 301 on the basis that this
noncompliance is inconsequential to
motor vehicle safety it has not yet
formulated a remedy for the
noncompliance. However, Auto Temp
has agreed to reimburse its customers
for all returned parts (FB22692 GTY ATI
backlights produces on July 14, 2008)
regardless of the filing of an
inconsequential petition.
Auto Temp also informed NHTSA
that it has corrected the problem that
caused this noncompliance.
In summation, Auto Temp states that
it believes that the noncompliances are
inconsequential to motor vehicle safety
and that no corrective action is
warranted.
NHTSA notes that the statutory
provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to
file petitions for a determination of
inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to
exempt manufacturers only from the
duties found in sections 30118 and
30120, respectively, to notify owners,
purchasers, and dealers of a defect or
noncompliance and to remedy the
defect or noncompliance.
Interested persons are invited to
submit written data, views, and
arguments on this petition. Comments
Issued on: July 27, 2009.
Salvador Deocampo,
District Engineer.
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Auto Temp, Inc., Receipt of Petition for
Decision of Inconsequential
Noncompliance
Auto Temp, Inc. (Auto Temp) has
determined that certain replacement
backlights (part number FB22692 GTY
ATI), manufactured for 2006–09 Honda
Civic 2–Door Coupe passenger cars, do
not fully comply with paragraph S5.2 of
49 CFR 571.205, Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205
Glazing Materials. Auto Temp has filed
an appropriate report pursuant to 49
CFR part 573, Defect and
Noncompliance Responsibility and
Reports.
Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and
30120(h) (see implementing rule at 49
CFR part 556), Auto Temp has
petitioned for an exemption from the
notification and remedy requirements of
49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that
this noncompliance is inconsequential
to motor vehicle safety.
This notice of receipt of Auto Temp’s
petition is published under 49 U.S.C.
30118 and 30120 and does not represent
any agency decision or other exercise of
judgment concerning the merits of the
petition.
Auto Temp estimated that 68
replacement backlights manufactured
on July 14, 2008, intended for 2006–09
Honda Civic 2–Door coupe passenger
cars, are involved and that 80% of those
backlights may be noncompliant.
Paragraphs S5.2 of FMVSS No. 108
require in pertinent part:
S5.2 Each of the test specimens described
in ANSI/SAE Z26.1–1996 Section 5.7
(fracture test) must meet the fracture test
requirements of that section when tested in
accordance with the test procedure set forth
in that section.
5.7.4 Interpretation of Results. NO
individual fragment free from cracks and
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must refer to the docket and notice
number cited at the beginning of this
notice and be submitted by any of the
following methods:
a. By mail addressed to: U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
b. By hand delivery to U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590. The Docket Section is open
on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except Federal Holidays.
c. Electronically: by logging onto the
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) Web site at https://
www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Comments may also be faxed to 1–202–
493–2251.
Comments must be written in the
English language, and be no greater than
15 pages in length, although there is no
limit to the length of necessary
attachments to the comments. If
comments are submitted in hard copy
form, please ensure that two copies are
provided. If you wish to receive
confirmation that your comments were
received, please enclose a stamped, selfaddressed postcard with the comments.
Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided.
Anyone is able to search the
electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the
name of the individual submitting the
comment (or signing the comment, if
submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477–78).
You may view documents submitted
to a docket at the address and times
given above. You may also view the
documents on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by following the
online instructions for accessing the
dockets available at that Web site.
The petition, supporting materials,
and all comments received before the
close of business on the closing date
indicated below will be filed and will be
considered. All comments and
supporting materials received after the
closing date will also be filed and will
be considered to the extent possible.
When the petition is granted or denied,
notice of the decision will be published
in the Federal Register pursuant to the
authority indicated below.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Bexar County, TX
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 40 CFR 1508.22 and 43 Texas Administrative Code
Sec. 2.5 (e)(2), the Federal Highway Administration, Texas Department
of Transportation (TxDOT) and Alamo Regional Mobility Authority are
issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) will be prepared for proposed improvements to Loop 1604
in San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County limits to enhance mobility
and improve safety from FM 1957 to IH 35 North, a distance of
approximately 32.35 miles in Bexar County Texas. Areas within the city
of San Antonio are included in the project study area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Salvador Deocampo, District
Engineer, District A, Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division,
300 East 8th Street, Room 826, Austin, Texas 78701. Phone: 512-536-
5950.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Highway Administration in
cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Alamo
Regional Mobility Authority will prepare an EIS for transportation
improvements to Loop 1604 from FM 1957 to IH 35 North, a distance of
approximately 32.35 miles. The current Loop 1604 facility consists of a
four-lane divided, partial access-controlled roadway from FM 1957 to
State Highway (SH) 16 and a four-lane expressway with full access-
controlled through travel lanes and parallel partially access-
controlled lanes that interface among the through travel lanes, local
land use, and connecting roadways from SH 16 to IH 35 North. Growth,
development, and traffic congestion continue to increase along Loop
1604 from FM 1957 to IH 35 North. The project is needed as Loop 1604
does not currently meet present and future growth, development, and
traffic demands creating inefficiencies in facility safety, mobility,
and operation. The proposed purpose of the project is to improve safety
within the Loop 1604 corridor, enhance mobility and operational
efficiency, and to deliver and implement the benefits in an expeditious
manner.
The currently proposed project, as included in the San Antonio-
Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Mobility 2030 Plan,
is an added capacity project to add frontage roads and additional main
lanes as follows: From SH 151 to 1.2 miles south of SH 16, expand to a
6 lane toll expressway with non-toll frontage roads and from 1.2 miles
south of SH 16 to IH 35, expand the expressway lanes from 4 to 6 or 8
lanes with the new lanes being toll lanes. The Loop 1604 EIS will
evaluate build and no-build alternatives, including those in the
Mobility 2030 Plan. In addition to the build and no-build alternatives,
Transportation System Management (TSM), Transportation Demand
Management (TDM), transit, and tolled and non-tolled alternatives will
also be considered. The EIS will study potential impacts from
construction and routine operation of the proposed roadway including,
but not limited to, the following: transportation impacts (construction
detours, construction traffic, mobility improvements), air and noise
impacts from construction equipment and operation of the facilities,
water quality impacts from construction area and roadway storm water
runoff, impacts to waters of the United States, impacts to historic and
archeological resources, impacts to floodplain, socio-economic
resources (including Environmental Justice and Limited English
Proficiency population), indirect and cumulative impacts, land use,
vegetation, wildlife, impacts to and/or potential displacement of
residences and businesses, and aesthetic and visual resources.
Anticipated federal permits, pending selection of alternatives and
field surveys may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Section 106 (National Historic Preservation Act), Section 401/404
(Clean Water Act), and Section 7 (Endangered Species Act). A Project
Coordination Plan will be provided in accordance with Public Law 109-
59, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Title VI, Section 6002, Efficient
Environmental Reviews for Project Decision Making, August 10, 2005, to
facilitate and document the lead agencies; structure interaction with
the public and other agencies and to inform the public and other
agencies of how the coordination will be accomplished. The Project
Coordination Plan will promote early and continuous involvement from
stakeholders, agencies, and the public as well as describe the proposed
project, the roles of the agencies and the public, the project need and
purpose, schedule, level of detail for alternatives analysis,
methodologies to be used in the environmental analysis, and the
proposed process for coordination and communication.
This Project Coordination Plan is designed to be part of a flexible
and adaptable process. The Project Coordination Plan will be available
for public review, inputs, and comments at public meetings, including
scoping meetings and hearings held, in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through the evaluation process, and
upon request at the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority's office.
Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Section 139 of SAFETEA-
LU, cooperating agencies, participating agencies, and the public will
be given an opportunity for input in the development of the project.
The first of a series of public scoping meetings, conducted in an open
house format, is planned to be held in the fall of 2009. This
preliminary scoping meeting will be the first in a series of meetings
to solicit public comments throughout the planning process on the
proposed action as part of the NEPA process.
The scoping meetings will provide opportunities for participating
agencies, cooperating agencies, and the public to be involved in
defining the need and purpose for the proposed project and to assist in
determining the range of alternatives for consideration in the EIS and
alternative evaluation methodologies. As part of the scoping process,
correspondence describing the proposed action and soliciting comments
to be considered during the scoping process will be sent to the
appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and to organizations
and individuals who have previously expressed or are known to have an
interest in the project. Public scoping meetings and public hearings
will be held during appropriate phases of the project development
process. Public notices will be given stating the date, time, and
location of each. The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency
review and comment prior to a public hearing.
To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed
action are 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 FHWA at the address provided. A proposed schedule for
completion of the environmental review process is not available at this
time;
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however, it will become accessible for public review at a future date.
(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: July 27, 2009.
Salvador Deocampo,
District Engineer.
[FR Doc. E9-18292 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am]
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