Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Alaska, 410-411 [2010-33085]

Download as PDF 410 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 2 / Tuesday, January 4, 2011 / Notices average delays of 5.2 minutes in 2025 and 8.4 minutes in 2030. The Project is estimated to cost $5.2 billion and take approximately 13 years to complete. With mitigation, significant environmental impacts can be avoided or minimized. The FAA is granting approval to amend the airport layout plan (ALP) with the conditions noted in Section 11 of the ROD, Conditions of Project Approval, for the incorporation of all the physical elements associated with selected alternative in the ROD, Alternative A, as summarized in Section 2 of the ROD and approval to proceed with processing an application for federal funding of those development items qualifying for financial aid under the Airports Improvement Program, [49 U.S.C. 47106] as well as applications to impose and use Passenger Facility Charges, [49 U.S.C. 40117]. A copy of the ROD can be found on the FAA Web site at: https:// www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/ records_decision/. The ROD and information on the Project is available for electronic review and/or download on the on the project Web site at: https:// www.phl-cep-eis.com. Hard copies of the ROD can be obtained by contacting FAA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan McDonald, Environmental Protection Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, Harrisburg Airports District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Drive, Suite 508, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Telephone (717) 730–2841. Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, December 22, 2010. Lori Pagnanelli, Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office. [FR Doc. 2010–33223 Filed 1–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. PE–2010–63] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. 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Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frances Shaver, ARM–207, (202) 267– 4059, FAA, Office of Rulemaking, 800 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Docket No.: FAA–2010–1288. Petitioner: Honeywell. Section of 14 CFR Affected: § 21.603. Description of Relief Sought: Honeywell requests relief from the requirements of § 21.603 for certain Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) computers that process a parameter differently then required by Technical Standard Order C119b. This parameter is not used by the operational TCAS software and therefore has no impact on the safety performance of the system. [FR Doc. 2010–33127 Filed 1–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Alaska Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA. AGENCY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The action relates to a proposed highway project, the Knik Arm Crossing (KAC) Project, providing a new roadway and bridge connection between the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough and the Municipality of Anchorage within the State of Alaska. Those actions grant approvals for the project. 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 listed highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before July 5, 2011. 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. David C. Miller, Division Administrator, FHWA Alaska Division, P.O. Box 21648, Juneau, Alaska 99802– 1648; office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (AST), phone (907) 586–7418; e-mail david.c.miller@dot.gov. You may also contact Mr. Andrew Niemiec, Executive Director, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04JAN1.SGM 04JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 2 / Tuesday, January 4, 2011 / Notices 2. Air: Clean Air Act [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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is U.S.C. 319]. hereby given that the FHWA has taken 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 139(l)(1) by issuing approvals for the 1536]; Marine Mammal Protection Act following highway project in the State [16 U.S.C. 1361]; Fish and Wildlife of Alaska: Project Number ACSTP– Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661– 0001(277)/56047; Project Location: The 667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 KAC Project (Northern Access-Erickson U.S.C. 703–712]. Alternative with the Southern 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Alignment). The project is planned to be Section 106 of the National Historic constructed in two phases. Phase 1 Preservation Act of 1966, as amended construction is a two lane facility with [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological a minimum 8,200-foot bridge length which begins at the intersection of Point Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 MacKenzie Road and Burma Road in the U.S.C. 470(aa)–470(ii)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. Mat-Su, and follows Point MacKenzie 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave Road southward approximately 9.5 Protection and Repatriation Act miles to the Port MacKenzie District boundary. It then diverges east on a new (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights alignment and loops north of Lake Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– Lorraine before making a broad turn 2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious southward to the western bluff of Knik Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Arm. The crossing of the Knik Arm Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. follows the Southern Alignment to east side, south along the bluffs, then follows 4201–4209]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: the boundaries of Elmendorf Air Force Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section Base and the Port of Anchorage. The 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251– initial connection to downtown 1377]; Land and Water Conservation Anchorage will go under Government Hill using the Erickson Street alternative Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601–4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 with a cut and cover tunnel and U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; Rivers and connections to A and C Streets. When Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401– traffic warrants Phase 2 will be 406]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 constructed, which includes widening U.S.C. 1271–1287]; Emergency the roadway to four lanes and Wetlands Resources Act [16 U.S.C. constructing a connection across Ship 3921, 3931]; Wetlands Mitigation [23 Creek to Ingra and Gambell Streets. U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(M) and 133(b)(11)]; The actions by the Federal agencies, Flood Disaster Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. and the laws under which such actions 4001–4128. were taken, are described in the Final 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)/ Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for the Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, project, approved on December 22, Federal Actions to Address 2007, in the FHWA Record of Decision Environmental Justice in Minority (ROD) issued on December 15, 2010, and in other documents in the FHWA or Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 11593 Protection and KABATA project files. The FEIS, ROD, Enhancement of Cultural Resources; and other project records are available by contacting the FHWA or KABATA at E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287 Preserve America; E.O. 13175 the addresses provided above. The Consultation and Coordination with FHWA FEIS and ROD can be viewed Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 and downloaded from the project Web site at https://www.knikarmbridge.com or Protection and Enhancement of viewed at the addresses provided above. Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance of this notice and all laws under which Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning such actions were taken, including but and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 not limited to: regarding intergovernmental consultation on 1. General: National Environmental Federal programs and activities apply to this Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– program.) 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Authority (KABATA), 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1850, Anchorage, Alaska 99501; office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (AST), phone (907) 269–6698; e-mail andrew.niemic@alaska.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:35 Jan 03, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 411 Issued on: December 16, 2010. Sandra Garcia-Aline, Assistant Division Administrator, Juneau, Alaska. [FR Doc. 2010–33085 Filed 1–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulatory Guidance Concerning Electronic Signatures and Documents Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of regulatory guidance. AGENCY: FMCSA issues regulatory guidance concerning the use of electronic signatures and documents to comply with FMCSA regulations. This guidance provides the motor carrier industry, Federal, State, and local motor carrier enforcement officials, and other interested parties with uniform information regarding FMCSA’s acceptance of electronic signature on documents required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. All prior Agency interpretations and regulatory guidance, including memoranda and letters, may no longer be relied upon to the extent they are inconsistent with this guidance. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 410-411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-33085]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Alaska

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 action relates to a 
proposed highway project, the Knik Arm Crossing (KAC) Project, 
providing a new roadway and bridge connection between the Matanuska-
Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough and the Municipality of Anchorage within the 
State of Alaska. Those actions grant approvals for the project.

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 listed highway project will be 
barred unless the claim is filed on or before July 5, 2011. 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. David C. Miller, 
Division Administrator, FHWA Alaska Division, P.O. Box 21648, Juneau, 
Alaska 99802-1648; office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (AST), phone (907) 
586-7418; e-mail david.c.miller@dot.gov. You may also contact Mr. 
Andrew Niemiec, Executive Director, Knik Arm Bridge and Toll

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Authority (KABATA), 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1850, Anchorage, Alaska 
99501; office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (AST), phone (907) 269-6698; e-
mail andrew.niemic@alaska.gov.

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 Alaska: 
Project Number ACSTP-0001(277)/56047; Project Location: The KAC Project 
(Northern Access-Erickson Alternative with the Southern Alignment). The 
project is planned to be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 
construction is a two lane facility with a minimum 8,200-foot bridge 
length which begins at the intersection of Point MacKenzie Road and 
Burma Road in the Mat-Su, and follows Point MacKenzie Road southward 
approximately 9.5 miles to the Port MacKenzie District boundary. It 
then diverges east on a new alignment and loops north of Lake Lorraine 
before making a broad turn southward to the western bluff of Knik Arm. 
The crossing of the Knik Arm follows the Southern Alignment to east 
side, south along the bluffs, then follows the boundaries of Elmendorf 
Air Force Base and the Port of Anchorage. The initial connection to 
downtown Anchorage will go under Government Hill using the Erickson 
Street alternative with a cut and cover tunnel and connections to A and 
C Streets. When traffic warrants Phase 2 will be constructed, which 
includes widening the roadway to four lanes and constructing a 
connection across Ship Creek to Ingra and Gambell Streets.
    The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement (FEIS)/Final Section 4(f) Evaluation for the project, 
approved on December 22, 2007, in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) 
issued on December 15, 2010, and in other documents in the FHWA or 
KABATA project files. The FEIS, ROD, and other project records are 
available by contacting the FHWA or KABATA at the addresses provided 
above. The FHWA FEIS and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the 
project Web site at https://www.knikarmbridge.com or viewed at the 
addresses provided above.
    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].
    2. Air: Clean Air Act [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 and 
Section 1536]; Marine Mammal Protection Act [16 U.S.C. 1361]; Fish and 
Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty 
Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    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)-470(ii)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 
U.S.C. 469-469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation 
Act (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001-3013].
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 
1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, 
Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377]; Land and Water 
Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601-4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act 
(SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 
U.S.C. 401-406]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271-1287]; 
Emergency Wetlands Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; Wetlands 
Mitigation [23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(M) and 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster 
Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128.
    8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 
Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address 
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income 
Populations; E.O. 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural 
Resources; E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287 Preserve America; 
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).

    Issued on: December 16, 2010.
Sandra Garcia-Aline,
Assistant Division Administrator, Juneau, Alaska.
[FR Doc. 2010-33085 Filed 1-3-11; 8:45 am]
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