Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California, 42161-42162 [2011-17964]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 137 / Monday, July 18, 2011 / Notices contact Susan Lender, DFO, (the Contact Person listed below) in writing (mail or e-mail) by July 28, 2011, so that the information can be made available to COMSTAC members for their review and consideration before the August 4, 2011, teleconference. Written statements should be supplied in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature or one electronic copy via email. An agenda will be posted on the FAA Web site at https://www.faa.gov/go/ast. Individuals who plan to participate and need special assistance should inform the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Lender (AST–5), Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST), 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 331, Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–8029; E-mail susan.lender@faa.gov. Complete information regarding COMSTAC is available on the FAA Web site at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/ headquarters_offices/ast/ advisory_committee/. Issued in Washington, DC, July 7, 2011. James Van Laak, Deputy Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. [FR Doc. 2011–17977 Filed 7–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. AGENCY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans, and USACE that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project at the Genesee Avenue Interchange on Interstate 5 (I–5) in the City and County of San Diego, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, 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 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:43 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 before January 14, 2012. 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: Bruce L. April, Deputy District Director—Environmental, Caltrans District 11, 4050 Taylor Street, MS 242, San Diego, CA 92110. Regular Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm. Telephone: (619) 688–0100 Email: Bruce_April@dot.ca.gov. Effective July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) assigned, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assumed, environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Notice is hereby given that Caltrans has taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of California: The I–5/Genesee Avenue Interchange (IC) Reconstruction Project. This project would include replacement of the Genesee Avenue Overcrossing (OC) with a new OC that would be wider to accommodate additional lanes to relieve a ‘‘bottleneck’’ on Genesee and to improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and would be longer and higher to accommodate possible future widening of I–5; widening of IC ramps; widening of ramps at Sorrento Valley Road (the next IC to north); construction of auxiliary lanes; replacement of Voigt Drive OC (the next OC to south); realignment of a portion of nearby Gilman Drive; installation of new ramp meters; and, construction of a bicycle path along I–5. The project is located in the City and County of San Diego and project length along I–5 is a total of approximately three (3) kilometers [two (2) miles]. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) with Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved on June 29, 2011, and in other documents in the FHWA project records. The EA, FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans at the address provided above. The Caltrans EA and FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project web site at https://www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/envir.htm. Pending Federal actions include: 1. Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42161 2. Section 404 Permit pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding among FHWA; Caltrans; U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers (USACE); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Water Act, Section 404 Integration Process for Federal Aid Surface Transportation Projects in California (NEPA/404 MOU). 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. Council on Environmental Quality Regulations 2. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. 3. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, 23 U.S.C 109 4. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU), Public Law 109–59 5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) 6. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987 7. Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (see Clean Water Act of 1977 & 1987) 8. Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Paleontological Resources) 9. Noise Control Act of 1972 10. Safe Drinking Water Act of 1944, as amended 11. Endangered Species Act of 1973 12. Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands 13. Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species 14. Executive Order 13186, Migratory Birds 15. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, as amended 16. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 17. Water Bank Act Wetlands Mitigation Banks, ISTEA 1991, Sections 1006– 1007 18. Wildflowers, Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Act of 1987 Section 130 19. Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 20. Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 21. Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management 22. Department of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order 5650.2— Floodplain Management and Protection (April 23, 1979) 23. Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, Sections 9 and 10 24. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1 42162 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 137 / Monday, July 18, 2011 / Notices filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. George Hoops, P.E., Major Projects Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601–1418, Telephone: (919) 747– 7022; e-mail: george.hoops@dot.gov. FHWA North Carolina Division Office’s normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). For the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA): Ms. Jennifer Harris, P.E., Director of (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Planning and Environmental Studies, Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning North Carolina Turnpike Authority and Construction. The regulations (NCTA), 1578 Mail Service Center, implementing Executive Order 12372 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699, regarding intergovernmental consultation on Telephone: (919) 707–2700; e-mail: Federal programs and activities apply to this jhharris1@ncdot.gov. NCTA’s normal program.) business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). (Eastern Time). For USACE: Ms. Liz Issued on: July 12, 2011. Hair, Project Manager, US Army Corps ´ Manuel E. Sanchez, of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Senior Transportation Engineer/Border Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Asheville, North Carolina 28801, San Diego, California. Telephone: (828) 271–7980; e-mail: [FR Doc. 2011–17964 Filed 7–15–11; 8:45 am] sarah.e.hair@usace.army.mil. USACE’s normal business hours are 8 a.m. to BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 27, 2010, the FHWA published a ‘‘Notice of Final Federal Federal Highway Administration Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in North Carolina’’ in the Federal Final Federal Agency Actions on Register in Volume 75, Number 186 for Proposed Highway in North Carolina the following highway project: The AGENCY: Federal Highway Monroe Connector/Bypass, a 20 mile Administration (FHWA), DOT. long, multi-lane, fully access-controlled, new location toll road located in ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims Mecklenburg and Union Counties, for Judicial Review of Actions by Army North Carolina. The purpose of the Corps of Engineers (USACE). project is to improve mobility and SUMMARY: This notice announces actions capacity within the project study area taken by the USACE that are final by providing a facility for the US 74 within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. corridor from near I–485 in 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a Mecklenburg County to between the proposed highway project, the Monroe towns of Wingate and Marshville in Connector/Bypass, from US 74 near Union County that allows for highI–485 in Mecklenburg County, North speed regional travel consistent with the Carolina, to US 74 between the towns of designations of the North Carolina Wingate and Marshville in Union Strategic Highway Corridor program and County, North Carolina. The Monroe the North Carolina Intrastate System, Connector/Bypass is also known as while maintaining access to properties State Transportation Improvement along existing US 74. The actions by the Program Project R–3329/R–2559. Those Federal agencies, and the laws under actions grant licenses, permits, and which such actions were taken, are approvals for the project. described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the project, DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is approved on May 25, 2010, and the advising the public of final agency FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A on August 27, 2010 approving the claim seeking judicial review of the Monroe Connector/Bypass project, and Federal agency actions that are covered in other documents in the FHWA by this notice will be barred unless the administrative record. The FEIS, ROD, claim is filed on or before January 17, and other documents in the FHWA 2012. If the Federal law that authorizes administrative record file are available judicial review of a claim provides a by contacting the FHWA or NCTA at the time period of less than 180 days for srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 25. Act for the Preservation of American Antiquities (1906) 26. Archaeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 27. Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 28. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (Section 106) 29. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 30. 23 CFR 771: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures 31. NEPA/404 Integration MOU (2006) 32. Director’s Title VI Statement VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:43 Jul 15, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 addresses provided above. Notice is hereby given that, subsequent to the earlier FHWA notice, the USACE has taken final agency actions within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing permits and approvals for the highway project. Specifically, the USACE issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on April 5, 2011, and on April 15, 2011, issued a permit for the Monroe Connector/ Bypass project. Both of these documents can be viewed at the following link: https://www.saw.usace.army.mil/ Wetlands/Projects/MonroeBypass/ index.html. The actions by the USACE, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the USACE decisions and its project records, referenced as Department of the Army Permit Number 2009–00876. That information is available by contacting the USACE at the address or Web site provided above. This notice does not apply to any Federal agency actions and decisions addressed in the ‘‘Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in North Carolina’’ previously published in the Federal Register on September 27, 2010. Information about the project also is available from the FHWA and the NCTA at the addresses provided above. The FEIS and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the ‘‘Project Library’’ link on the project Web site at https:// www.ncturnpike.org/projects/monroe or viewed at the offices of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority. The USACE decision can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https://www.ncturnpike.org/projects/ monroe/documents.asp. This notice applies to all USACE final actions taken after the issuance date of the FHWA Federal Register notice described above. The laws under which actions were taken include, but are not limited to: 1. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251– 1377]. (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: July 12, 2011. George W. Hoops, Major Projects Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Raleigh, North Carolina. [FR Doc. 2011–18060 Filed 7–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 137 (Monday, July 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42161-42162]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17964]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
California

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 
23 U.S.C. 327.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to 
announce actions taken by Caltrans, and USACE that are final within the 
meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed 
highway project at the Genesee Avenue Interchange on Interstate 5 (I-5) 
in the City and County of San Diego, State of California. Those actions 
grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, 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 before January 
14, 2012. 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: Bruce L. April, Deputy District 
Director--Environmental, Caltrans District 11, 4050 Taylor Street, MS 
242, San Diego, CA 92110. Regular Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm. 
Telephone: (619) 688-0100 Email: Bruce_April@dot.ca.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway 
Administration (FHWA) assigned, and the California Department of 
Transportation (Caltrans) assumed, environmental responsibilities for 
this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Notice is hereby given that 
Caltrans has taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) 
by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway 
project in the State of California: The I-5/Genesee Avenue Interchange 
(IC) Reconstruction Project. This project would include replacement of 
the Genesee Avenue Overcrossing (OC) with a new OC that would be wider 
to accommodate additional lanes to relieve a ``bottleneck'' on Genesee 
and to improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and would be longer and 
higher to accommodate possible future widening of I-5; widening of IC 
ramps; widening of ramps at Sorrento Valley Road (the next IC to 
north); construction of auxiliary lanes; replacement of Voigt Drive OC 
(the next OC to south); realignment of a portion of nearby Gilman 
Drive; installation of new ramp meters; and, construction of a bicycle 
path along I-5. The project is located in the City and County of San 
Diego and project length along I-5 is a total of approximately three 
(3) kilometers [two (2) miles]. The actions by the Federal agencies, 
and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the 
Environmental Assessment (EA) with Finding of No Significant Impact 
(FONSI) for the project, approved on June 29, 2011, and in other 
documents in the FHWA project records. The EA, FONSI, and other project 
records are available by contacting Caltrans at the address provided 
above. The Caltrans EA and FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the 
project web site at https://www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/envir.htm.
    Pending Federal actions include:
    1. Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the San Diego 
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), under Section 401 of the 
Clean Water Act.
    2. Section 404 Permit pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding 
among FHWA; Caltrans; U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers (USACE); U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service 
for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Water 
Act, Section 404 Integration Process for Federal Aid Surface 
Transportation Projects in California (NEPA/404 MOU).
    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. Council on Environmental Quality Regulations
2. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.
3. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, 23 U.S.C 109
4. Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59
5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA)
6. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987
7. Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (see Clean Water Act of 
1977 & 1987)
8. Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Paleontological 
Resources)
9. Noise Control Act of 1972
10. Safe Drinking Water Act of 1944, as amended
11. Endangered Species Act of 1973
12. Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands
13. Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species
14. Executive Order 13186, Migratory Birds
15. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, as amended
16. Migratory Bird Treaty Act
17. Water Bank Act Wetlands Mitigation Banks, ISTEA 1991, Sections 
1006-1007
18. Wildflowers, Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Act of 
1987 Section 130
19. Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
20. Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990
21. Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management
22. Department of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order 5650.2--
Floodplain Management and Protection (April 23, 1979)
23. Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, Sections 9 and 10
24. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended

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25. Act for the Preservation of American Antiquities (1906)
26. Archaeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974
27. Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
28. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (Section 
106)
29. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
30. 23 CFR 771: Environmental Impact and Related Procedures
31. NEPA/404 Integration MOU (2006)
32. Director's Title VI Statement

(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: July 12, 2011.
Manuel E. S[aacute]nchez,
Senior Transportation Engineer/Border Engineer, Federal Highway 
Administration, San Diego, California.
[FR Doc. 2011-17964 Filed 7-15-11; 8:45 am]
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