Environmental Impact Statement: Will and Kankakee Counties, Illinois and Lake County, IN, 33401-33402 [2011-14205]

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[FR Doc. 2011–14144 Filed 6–8–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Highway Administration and Federal Aviation Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement AGENCIES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:51 Jun 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 The FHWA and FAA are issuing this notice to advise the public that a Tier Two Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for the Elgin O’Hare—West Bypass in Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman R. Stoner, P.E., Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492–4600. Jim Keefer, Manager, Chicago Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, Phone: (847) 294–7336. Diane M. O’Keefe, P.E., Deputy Director of Highways, Region One Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation, 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: (847) 705–4110. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA and FAA, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), will prepare a Tier Two Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Elgin O’Hare—West Bypass. The study area for the EIS is along the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway/Thorndale Avenue between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (O’Hare) and Lake Street/US Route 20, and on a proposed alignment connecting I–90 and I–294 along the west side of O’Hare. The Tier Two EIS will present further detail on the alternatives for the preferred transportation system concept that resulted from the Tier One EIS, an evaluation of the environmental impacts of the alternatives, and actions for mitigating project impacts to environmental resources. The primary environmental resources that may be affected are: residential, commercial, and industrial properties; streams and floodplains; wetlands; and open space. This project is being developed using the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Context Sensitive Solutions policy. Alternatives to be evaluated will include (1) taking no action and (2) complete transportation system alternatives for the Tier One corridor that include consideration of design options, financing options, construction sequencing options, and the inclusion of transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Tier One Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP), which met the SAFETEA–LU Coordination Plan requirements, will be updated to ensure that a full range of issues related to Tier Two of this project are identified and addressed. The SIP provides meaningful opportunities for all stakeholders to participate in defining transportation SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00211 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33401 issues and solutions for the study area. The Web site established for this project (https://www.elginohare-westbypass.org) is one element of the project public involvement program. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the Tier Two EIS are invited from all interested parties and should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. The Tier Two Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review after its publication. A public hearing will be held during the public comment period for the draft EIS. Public notice will be given of the time and place of public meetings and hearing. The Tier Two EIS will conclude with the selection of a preferred alternative documented in the Record of Decision. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program). James G. Keefer, Manager, Chicago Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Des Plaines, Illinois. Issued on: May 26, 2011. Norman R. Stoner, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Springfield, Illinois. [FR Doc. 2011–14207 Filed 6–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Will and Kankakee Counties, Illinois and Lake County, IN Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Tier One Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for the Illiana Corridor Project in Will and Kankakee Counties, Illinois and Lake County, Indiana. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman R. Stoner, P.E., Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492–4600. Diane M. O’Keefe, P.E., Deputy Director of Highways, Region One Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation, 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: (847) 705–4000. Jim Stark, Deputy Commissioner for Capital SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 33402 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 110 / Wednesday, June 8, 2011 / Notices Program Management, Indiana Department of Transportation, 100 North Senate Avenue, N758, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (317) 232–0694. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), will prepare a Tier One Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Illiana Corridor Project. The anticipated project termini are Interstate Highway 55 in Will County, Illinois and Interstate Highway 65 in Lake County, Indiana. The study area covers approximately 950 square miles in portions of Will and Kankakee counties in Illinois and Lake County in Indiana. The Tier One EIS will complete a broad analysis of transportation system alternative(s) in the study area and evaluate the environmental impacts at a planning level of detail using a Geographic Information System (GIS) supplemented as needed by field investigations. The primary environmental resources that may be affected are: agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial properties; streams and floodplains; wetlands; and open space. Alternatives assessed will seek to avoid and minimize impacts to these resources, as well as cultural resources and protected lands. In accordance with FHWA, IDOT, and INDOT policies, the project is being developed using Context Sensitive Solutions as the basis for an extensive stakeholder outreach program. A range of Alternatives will be developed and evaluated, including but not limited to: Taking no action, transportation system management strategies, existing or new transit improvements, existing roadway improvements, and new roadways on new location. As part of the EIS process, a scoping meeting for obtaining input from Resource Agencies in both Illinois and Indiana on the level of detail and methodologies to be used in the EIS, as well as the development of a bi-state agency coordination process, will be held on June 28, 2011 at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. A Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP), which will meet the SAFETEA– LU Coordination Plan requirements, will be developed to ensure that a full range of issues related to this proposed project are identified and addressed. The SIP provides meaningful opportunities for all stakeholders to VerDate Mar<15>2010 21:51 Jun 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 participate in defining transportation issues and solutions for the study area. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the Tier One EIS are invited from all interested parties and should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. A public hearing will be held after the Tier One Draft EIS is published and made available for public and agency review. Public notice will be given of the time and place of public meetings and hearings. The Tier One EIS will conclude with a Record of Decision selecting a preferred corridor that can encompass one or more transportation alternatives. Following the Tier One EIS, projects with independent utility may be advanced to Tier Two NEPA documents that will focus on detailed environmental analyses. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program). Issued on: May 26, 2011. Norman R. Stoner, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Springfield, Illinois. [FR Doc. 2011–14205 Filed 6–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Docket No. NHTSA–2011–0070] Tesla Motors, Inc.; Receipt of Petition for Renewal of Temporary Exemption from the Advanced Air Bag Requirements of FMVSS No. 208 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of receipt of a petition for renewal of a temporary exemption from certain provisions of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. AGENCY: In accordance with the procedures in 49 CFR Part 555, Tesla Motors, Inc., has petitioned the agency for renewal of a temporary exemption from certain advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208. The basis for the application is that the petitioner avers that compliance would cause it substantial economic hardship and that it has tried in good faith to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00212 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 comply with the standard.1 This notice of receipt of an application for renewal of temporary exemptions is published in accordance with statutory and administrative provisions. NHTSA has made no judgment on the merits of the application. DATES: You should submit your comments not later than July 8, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Jasinski, Office of the Chief Counsel, NCC–112, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building 4th Floor, Room W41–213, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366–2992; Fax: (202) 366–3820. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on the application described above. You may submit comments identified by docket number at the heading of this notice by any of the following methods: • Web Site: https:// www.regulations.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33401-33402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14205]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Will and Kankakee Counties, 
Illinois and Lake County, IN

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a 
Tier One Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for the 
Illiana Corridor Project in Will and Kankakee Counties, Illinois and 
Lake County, Indiana.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman R. Stoner, P.E., Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park 
Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492-4600. Diane M. 
O'Keefe, P.E., Deputy Director of Highways, Region One Engineer, 
Illinois Department of Transportation, 201 West Center Court, 
Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: (847) 705-4000. Jim Stark, Deputy 
Commissioner for Capital

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Program Management, Indiana Department of Transportation, 100 North 
Senate Avenue, N758, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (317) 232-0694.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Illinois 
Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Indiana Department of 
Transportation (INDOT), will prepare a Tier One Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) for the Illiana Corridor Project. The anticipated 
project termini are Interstate Highway 55 in Will County, Illinois and 
Interstate Highway 65 in Lake County, Indiana. The study area covers 
approximately 950 square miles in portions of Will and Kankakee 
counties in Illinois and Lake County in Indiana.
    The Tier One EIS will complete a broad analysis of transportation 
system alternative(s) in the study area and evaluate the environmental 
impacts at a planning level of detail using a Geographic Information 
System (GIS) supplemented as needed by field investigations. The 
primary environmental resources that may be affected are: agricultural, 
residential, commercial, and industrial properties; streams and 
floodplains; wetlands; and open space. Alternatives assessed will seek 
to avoid and minimize impacts to these resources, as well as cultural 
resources and protected lands. In accordance with FHWA, IDOT, and INDOT 
policies, the project is being developed using Context Sensitive 
Solutions as the basis for an extensive stakeholder outreach program.
    A range of Alternatives will be developed and evaluated, including 
but not limited to: Taking no action, transportation system management 
strategies, existing or new transit improvements, existing roadway 
improvements, and new roadways on new location.
    As part of the EIS process, a scoping meeting for obtaining input 
from Resource Agencies in both Illinois and Indiana on the level of 
detail and methodologies to be used in the EIS, as well as the 
development of a bi-state agency coordination process, will be held on 
June 28, 2011 at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West 
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois.
    A Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP), which will meet the SAFETEA-
LU Coordination Plan requirements, will be developed to ensure that a 
full range of issues related to this proposed project are identified 
and addressed. The SIP provides meaningful opportunities for all 
stakeholders to participate in defining transportation issues and 
solutions for the study area.
    Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the Tier 
One EIS are invited from all interested parties and should be directed 
to the FHWA at the address provided above. A public hearing will be 
held after the Tier One Draft EIS is published and made available for 
public and agency review. Public notice will be given of the time and 
place of public meetings and hearings.
    The Tier One EIS will conclude with a Record of Decision selecting 
a preferred corridor that can encompass one or more transportation 
alternatives. Following the Tier One EIS, projects with independent 
utility may be advanced to Tier Two NEPA documents that will focus on 
detailed environmental analyses.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, 
Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations 
implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this 
program).

    Issued on: May 26, 2011.
Norman R. Stoner,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Springfield, 
Illinois.
[FR Doc. 2011-14205 Filed 6-7-11; 8:45 am]
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