Environmental Impact Statement: Skowhegan and Madison, Somerset County, ME, 54220-54221 [2010-21811]

Download as PDF 54220 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 171 / Friday, September 3, 2010 / Notices • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning these proceedings are available for examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the above facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility’s Web site at https:// www.regulations.gov. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written communications and 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 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Issued in Washington, DC on August 30, 2010. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–22006 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System or Relief From the Requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 236 Pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 235 and 49 U.S.C. 20502(a), the following railroad has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval for the discontinuance or modification of the signal system or relief from the requirements of 49 CFR Part 236, as detailed below. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES [Docket Number FRA–2010–0130] Applicant: Mr. Geoffrey P. Hubbs, Chief Engineer Signals, New Jersey Transit, One Penn Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey 07105–2246. The New Jersey Transit (NJT) seeks approval of the proposed discontinuance and removal of six VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:33 Sep 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 power-operated derails at Lower Hack Interlocking at milepost (MP) 2.7 on the Morristown Line, Hoboken Division. The existing facility is a remotelycontrolled movable bridge interlocking located within a traffic control system on either side of the bridge on three main tracks. NJT is the owner and operator of the line. The Norfolk Southern Corporation and Morristown and Erie Railway, Inc. operate local freight service on this portion of the line. The reason given for the proposed changes is to improve reliability and retire facilities no longer required for present train operations. Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number (e.g., Waiver Petition Docket Number FRA–2010– 0130) and may be submitted by any of the following methods: • Web site: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Operations Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12– 140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. Communications received within 45 days of the date of this notice will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered as far as practicable. All written communications concerning these proceedings are available for examination during regular business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the above facility. All documents in the public docket are also available for inspection and copying on the Internet at the docket facility’s Web site at https://www.regulations.gov. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of any written communications and 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, PO 00000 Frm 00137 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 business, labor union, etc.) You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, 2010. Robert C. Lauby, Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative Operations. [FR Doc. 2010–22101 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Skowhegan and Madison, Somerset County, ME Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent to Terminate (Withdraw) EIS. AGENCY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for a proposed highway project examining both new highway alignments and infrastructure improvements to enhance transportation mobility and accessibility through and around Skowhegan in the Towns of Skowhegan and Madison, Maine is terminated (withdrawn). The original Notice of Intent for this EIS process was published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Hasselmann, Right of Way and Environmental Programs Manager, Federal Highway Administration, Maine Division, 40 Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04330, Telephone (207) 622– 8350, extension 103; or Judy Lindsey, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, State House Station 16, Augusta, Maine 04333–0016, Telephone (207) 624–3291. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), has terminated the EIS process begun in 2005 to address mobility and accessibility needs through and around Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine. Work on the EIS is being discontinued due to adverse economic and environmental impacts, lack of community support, and a lack of design and construction funds. Therefore, the EIS for this project has been terminated. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03SEN1.SGM 03SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 171 / Friday, September 3, 2010 / Notices implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48 Issued on: August 25, 2010. Cheryl B. Martin, Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Augusta, Maine. [FR Doc. 2010–21811 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Government/Industry Aeronautical Charting Forum Meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces the biannual meeting of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Charting Forum (ACF) to discuss informational content and design of aeronautical charts and related products, as well as instrument flight procedures development policy and design criteria. DATES: The ACF is separated into two distinct groups. The Instrument Procedures Group (IPG) will meet October 26, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Charting Group will meet October 27 and 28, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be hosted by the MITRE Corporation, 7515 Colshire Drive, Building 2, Room 1N100, McLean, VA 22102. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information relating to the Instrument Procedures Group, contact Thomas E. Schneider, FAA, Flight Procedures Standards Branch, AFS–420, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK, 73125; telephone: (405) 954–5852; fax: (405) 954–2528. For information relating to the Charting Group, contact John A. Moore, FAA, National Aeronautical Navigation Services (AeroNav Services) Group, Regulatory Support and Coordination Team, AJW–372. 1305 East-West Highway, SSMC4–Station 5544, Silver Spring, MD, 20910; telephone: (301) 427–5154, fax: (301) 427–5412. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to § 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463; 5 U.S.C. App. II), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the FAA Aeronautical Charting Forum to be held from October 26 through October 28, 2010, from srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:33 Sep 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MITRE Corporation, 7515 Colshire Drive, Building 2, Room 1NIOO, McLean, VA 22102. The Instrument Procedures Group agenda will include briefings and discussions on recommendations regarding pilot procedures for instrument flight, as well as criteria, design, and developmental policy for instrument approach and departure procedures. The Charting Group agenda will include briefings and discussions on recommendations regarding aeronautical charting specifications, flight information products, as well as new aeronautical charting and air traffic control initiatives. Attendance is open to the interested public, but will be limited to the space available. Please note there are special security requirements for access to the MITRE Corporation. A picture I.D. is required of all US citizens. All foreign national participants are required to have a passport. Additionally, not later than October 12, 2010, foreign national attendees must provide their name, country of citizenship, company/ organization, and country of the company/organization. Send the information to: Al Herndon, MITRE Corporation, Mail Stop N–390, 7515 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 22102, or via e-mail (preferred) to: aherndon@mitre.org. Foreign nationals who do not provide the required information will not be allowed entrance—NO EXCEPTIONS. The public must make arrangements by October 8, 2010, to present oral statements at the meeting. The public may present written statements and/or new agenda items to the committee by providing a copy to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section not later than October 8, 2010. Public statements will only be considered if time permits. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 24, 2010. John A. Moore, Co-Chair, Aeronautical Charting Forum. [FR Doc. 2010–21925 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration RTCA NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of RTCA NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00138 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54221 The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC). SUMMARY: The meeting will be held September 23, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at Bessie Coleman Room, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591. METRO: L’Enfant Plaza Station (Use 7th & Maryland Exit). ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RTCA Secretariat, 1828 L Street, NW., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20036; telephone (202) 833–9339; fax (202) 833–9434; Web site https://www.rtca.org. Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), notice is hereby given for the NextGen Advisory Committee meeting. The agenda will include: • Opening Plenary (Welcome and Introductions). • Review Terms of Reference and Initial Tasking. • Overview of NextGen—Setting the stage for Committee actions. • RTCA Task Force 5 Recommendations. • FAA Actions and Activities. • International Perspective. • Close-out ATMAC Action Items. • Trajectory Ops WG Recommendations. • Tracking August 4th ATMAC Recommendations going forward. • RTCA Joint WG Metroplex Recommendations. • Discussion of Initial Task. • Discussion of Requested New WG Tasks. • Review Working Subcommittee. • Overview of ATMAC Workgroups and Discussion of Required Skills and Expertise for Future Workgroups. • Set Meeting Dates for 2011. • Closing Plenary (Other Business, Adjourn). Attendance is open to the interested public but limited to space availability. With the approval of the chairmen, members of the public may present oral statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\03SEN1.SGM 03SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 171 (Friday, September 3, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54220-54221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21811]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Skowhegan and Madison, Somerset 
County, ME

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Terminate (Withdraw) EIS.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for a proposed highway 
project examining both new highway alignments and infrastructure 
improvements to enhance transportation mobility and accessibility 
through and around Skowhegan in the Towns of Skowhegan and Madison, 
Maine is terminated (withdrawn). The original Notice of Intent for this 
EIS process was published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Hasselmann, Right of Way and 
Environmental Programs Manager, Federal Highway Administration, Maine 
Division, 40 Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04330, Telephone (207) 622-
8350, extension 103; or Judy Lindsey, Project Manager, Maine Department 
of Transportation, State House Station 16, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016, 
Telephone (207) 624-3291.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Maine 
Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), has terminated the EIS process 
begun in 2005 to address mobility and accessibility needs through and 
around Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine. Work on the EIS is being 
discontinued due to adverse economic and environmental impacts, lack of 
community support, and a lack of design and construction funds. 
Therefore, the EIS for this project has been terminated. (Catalog of 
Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and 
Construction. The regulations

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implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.)

    Authority:  23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48

    Issued on: August 25, 2010.
Cheryl B. Martin,
Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 
Augusta, Maine.
[FR Doc. 2010-21811 Filed 9-2-10; 8:45 am]
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