Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Interstate 84 Highway in Idaho, 3782-3783 [2010-1160]

Download as PDF 3782 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 14 / Friday, January 22, 2010 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/632–6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20522– 0505. Dated: January 14, 2010. Maura M. Pally, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2010–1217 Filed 1–21–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration [Docket No. FRA–2010–0003] Establishment of an Emergency Relief Docket for Calendar Year 2010 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of establishment of public docket. SUMMARY: This Notice announces the establishment of FRA’s emergency relief docket (ERD) for calendar year 2010. The designated ERD for calendar year 2010 is docket number FRA–2010–0003. ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further information regarding submitting petitions and/or comments to Docket No. FRA–2010–0003. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 19, 2009, FRA published a direct final rule addressing the establishment of ERDs and the procedures for handling petitions for emergency waivers of safety rules, regulations, or standards during an emergency situation or event. 74 FR 23329. That direct final rule became effective on July 20, 2009 and made minor modifications to § 211.45 to the FRA’s Rules of Practice published at 49 CFR part 211. Paragraph (b) of § 211.45 provides that each calendar year FRA will establish an ERD in the publicly accessible DOT docket system (available on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov). Paragraph (b) of § 211.45 further provides that FRA will publish a notice in the Federal Register identifying by docket number the ERD for that year. As noted in the rule, FRA’s purpose for establishing the ERD and emergency waiver procedures is to provide an expedited process for FRA to address the needs of the public and the VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:43 Jan 21, 2010 Jkt 220001 railroad industry during emergency situations or events. This Notice announces that the designated ERD for calendar year 2010 is docket number FRA–2010–0003. As detailed § 211.45, if the FRA Administrator determines that an emergency event as defined in 49 CFR 211.45(a) has occurred, or that an imminent threat of such an emergency occurring exists, and public safety would benefit from providing the railroad industry with operational relief, the emergency waiver procedures of 49 CFR 211.45 will go into effect. In such an event, the FRA Administrator will issue a statement in the ERD indicating that the emergency waiver procedures are in effect and FRA will make every effort to post the statement on its Web site https://www.fra.dot.gov/. Any party desiring relief from FRA regulatory requirements as a result of the emergency situation should submit a petition for emergency waiver in accordance with 49 CFR 211.45(e) and (f). Specific instructions for filing petitions for emergency waivers in accordance with 49 CFR 211.45 are found at 49 CFR 211.45(f). Specific instructions for filing comments in response to petitions for emergency waivers are found at 49 CFR 211.45(h). Privacy Anyone is able to search 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.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 665, Number 7, Pages 19477–78). The statement may also be found at https:// www.dot.gov/privacy.html. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2010. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety Standards and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2010–1230 Filed 1–21–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Interstate 84 Highway in Idaho AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA. PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, I–84 Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental Study, in Boise, Ada and Canyon Counties in the State of Idaho [Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Key Number 10002]. 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 highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or prior to July 21, 2010. 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: For FHWA: Mr. Peter Hartman, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3050 Lake Harbor Lane, Suite 126, Boise, Idaho 83703; telephone: (208) 334–9180; e-mail: Idaho.FHWA@dot.gov. The FHWA Idaho Division Office’s normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). For ITD: Ms. Sue Sullivan, Environmental Section Manager, Idaho Transportation Department, 3311 W. State St., PO Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707–1129, (208) 334– 8203. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing approvals for the following highway project in the State of Idaho: I–84 Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental Study in Boise, Ada and Canyon Counties. The project will be approximately 16 miles long, and expand the existing four-lane freeway to a six-lane freeway from approximately Karcher interchange to Garrity Boulevard interchange. An existing six-lane freeway will be expanded to an eight-lane freeway from Garrity interchange to Meridian Road interchange, and from Meridian Road interchange to just east of Five Mile Road the existing eight-lane freeway will be reconstructed. The project also includes: • Addition of eastbound and westbound auxiliary lanes between the Northside Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard Interchange on- and offramps. • Addition of an eastbound deceleration lane for the Garrity Boulevard Interchange eastbound offramp as part of a two-lane off-ramp. E:\FR\FM\22JAN1.SGM 22JAN1 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 14 / Friday, January 22, 2010 / Notices • Addition of an eastbound acceleration lane for the Garrity Boulevard Interchange eastbound onramp. • Addition of a westbound acceleration lane for the Meridian Road Interchange westbound on-ramp. • Addition of a westbound auxiliary lane between the Eagle Road Interchange westbound on-ramp and the Meridian Road Interchange westbound off-ramps. • Addition of an eastbound deceleration lane for the Eagle Road Interchange eastbound off-ramp as part of a two-lane off-ramp. • Reconstruction of the Northside Boulevard, Garrity Boulevard, and Meridian Road interchanges and expansion of the Eagle Road Interchange. • Interchange and/or ramp improvements to the Karcher Interchange and Franklin Boulevard Interchange. • Reconstruction of the Karcher Road and 11th Avenue overpasses. • Reconstruction and/or widening of irrigation and stream structures along I–84. • Reconstruction of the structures over the Union Pacific Railroad and the Idaho Northern and Pacific Railroad. • Culvert expansion and storm water storage facilities throughout the corridor. The actions by the FHWA, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project approved on November 14, 2008. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on April 10, 2009. The EA, FONSI and other project records are available by contacting the FHWA or the Idaho Transportation Department at the addresses provided above. The EA and FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https:// itd.idaho.gov by clicking on the ‘‘GARVEE Transportation Program’’ logo, then by selecting the I–84 Caldwell to Meridian corridor, then by selecting the I–84 Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental Study. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions 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 (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]; Public Hearing [23 U.S.C. 128]. 2. Air and Noise: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671(q)]; Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, Congestion Mitigation and Air VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:43 Jan 21, 2010 Jkt 220001 Quality Improvement Program (Sec. 1008 U.S.C. 149); Noise Standards: 23 U.S.C. 109(i) (Pub. L. 91–605) (Pub. L. 93–87). 3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 4. 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)–470(ll)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]. 5. Land: Section 4(f) of The Department of Transportation Act: 23 U.S.C. 138, 49 U.S.C. 303 (Pub. L. 100– 17), (Pub. L. 7–449), (Pub. L. 86–670); Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]; Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.) 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq., Pub. L. 91–646) as amended by the Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987 (Pub. L. 100–17). 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C.] ; Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(M) and 133(b)(11)]. 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species. (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). Peter J. Hartman, Division Administrator, FHWA—Idaho Division. [FR Doc. 2010–1160 Filed 1–21–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3783 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2010–01] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3782-3783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1160]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Interstate 84 Highway 
in Idaho

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

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

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final 
within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a 
proposed highway project, I-84 Karcher Interchange to Five Mile 
Environmental Study, in Boise, Ada and Canyon Counties in the State of 
Idaho [Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Key Number 10002].

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 highway project will be barred 
unless the claim is filed on or prior to July 21, 2010. 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: For FHWA: Mr. Peter Hartman, Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3050 Lake Harbor Lane, 
Suite 126, Boise, Idaho 83703; telephone: (208) 334-9180; e-mail: 
Idaho.FHWA@dot.gov. The FHWA Idaho Division Office's normal business 
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). For ITD: Ms. Sue 
Sullivan, Environmental Section Manager, Idaho Transportation 
Department, 3311 W. State St., PO Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707-1129, (208) 
334-8203. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard 
Time).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has 
taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing 
approvals for the following highway project in the State of Idaho: I-84 
Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental Study in Boise, Ada and 
Canyon Counties. The project will be approximately 16 miles long, and 
expand the existing four-lane freeway to a six-lane freeway from 
approximately Karcher interchange to Garrity Boulevard interchange. An 
existing six-lane freeway will be expanded to an eight-lane freeway 
from Garrity interchange to Meridian Road interchange, and from 
Meridian Road interchange to just east of Five Mile Road the existing 
eight-lane freeway will be reconstructed.
    The project also includes:
     Addition of eastbound and westbound auxiliary lanes 
between the Northside Boulevard and Franklin Boulevard Interchange on- 
and off-ramps.
     Addition of an eastbound deceleration lane for the Garrity 
Boulevard Interchange eastbound off-ramp as part of a two-lane off-
ramp.

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     Addition of an eastbound acceleration lane for the Garrity 
Boulevard Interchange eastbound on-ramp.
     Addition of a westbound acceleration lane for the Meridian 
Road Interchange westbound on-ramp.
     Addition of a westbound auxiliary lane between the Eagle 
Road Interchange westbound on-ramp and the Meridian Road Interchange 
westbound off-ramps.
     Addition of an eastbound deceleration lane for the Eagle 
Road Interchange eastbound off-ramp as part of a two-lane off-ramp.
     Reconstruction of the Northside Boulevard, Garrity 
Boulevard, and Meridian Road interchanges and expansion of the Eagle 
Road Interchange.
     Interchange and/or ramp improvements to the Karcher 
Interchange and Franklin Boulevard Interchange.
     Reconstruction of the Karcher Road and 11th Avenue 
overpasses.
     Reconstruction and/or widening of irrigation and stream 
structures along I-84.
     Reconstruction of the structures over the Union Pacific 
Railroad and the Idaho Northern and Pacific Railroad.
     Culvert expansion and storm water storage facilities 
throughout the corridor.
    The actions by the FHWA, and the laws under which such actions were 
taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the 
project approved on November 14, 2008. A Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) issued on April 10, 2009. The EA, FONSI and other 
project records are available by contacting the FHWA or the Idaho 
Transportation Department at the addresses provided above. The EA and 
FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https://itd.idaho.gov by clicking on the ``GARVEE Transportation Program'' 
logo, then by selecting the I-84 Caldwell to Meridian corridor, then by 
selecting the I-84 Karcher Interchange to Five Mile Environmental 
Study.
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions 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 (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]; 
Public Hearing [23 U.S.C. 128].
    2. Air and Noise: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)]; 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, Congestion 
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (Sec. 1008 U.S.C. 149); 
Noise Standards: 23 U.S.C. 109(i) (Pub. L. 91-605) (Pub. L. 93-87).
    3. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and 
Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-
667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    4. 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)-470(ll)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 
U.S.C. 469-469(c)].
    5. Land: Section 4(f) of The Department of Transportation Act: 23 
U.S.C. 138, 49 U.S.C. 303 (Pub. L. 100-17), (Pub. L. 7-449), (Pub. L. 
86-670); Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209]; 
Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and 
Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.)
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property 
Acquisition Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq., Pub. L. 91-646) as 
amended by the Uniform Relocation Act Amendments of 1987 (Pub. L. 100-
17).
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C.] ; 
Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(M) and 133(b)(11)].
    8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 12898, 
Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority 
Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 13175 Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 Protection and 
Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species.

(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).

Peter J. Hartman,
Division Administrator, FHWA--Idaho Division.
[FR Doc. 2010-1160 Filed 1-21-10; 8:45 am]
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