Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Texas, 44649-44650 [2011-18821]

Download as PDF sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2011 / Notices Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for the proposed interstate conversion of U.S. Highway 41 in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties, Wisconsin by WisDOT in conformance with 40 CFR part 1500 and the FHWA regulations. The Project: The FHWA, in cooperation with the WisDOT, will prepare a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposal to convert U.S. Highway 41 (US 41) in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties, Wisconsin, approximately 142 miles in length, from a principal arterial on the National Highway System to an Interstate Highway (IH). Under Sections 1304(b) and (c) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) the 142-mile U.S. Highway 41 corridor between Interstate Route 94 via Interstate Route 894 and Highway 45 near Milwaukee and Interstate Route 43 near Green Bay was designated as a High Priority Corridor on the National Highway System and further, as a future part of the Interstate System. U.S. Highway 41 may be added to the Interstate System at such time as the Secretary determines that the segment meets the Interstate design standards in 23 U.S.C. 109(b). The proposed project is intended to address the requirements necessary to obtain FHWA concurrence to convert U.S. Highway 41 from a principal arterial to an Interstate Highway and officially sign the corridor as an Interstate facility. Improvements to upgrade the present US 41 corridor to interstate highway standards will be described in the Tier 1 EIS. The proposed improvements are intended to be environmentally sound. The proposed Tier 1 EIS project is intended to consider cumulative and indirect environmental impacts of the proposed IH system designation, including alternatives development and analysis. The Tier 1 environmental document will also inventory and document existing geometric, safety, operational and planning features, review existing geometric and safety standards and operational policy and standards, and determine the existing corridor’s deficiencies as an Interstate facility. The Tier 1 EIS will be completed to a Record of Decision indicating a broad strategy for upgrading the existing corridor to IH standards. A scoping process will be initiated that involves all appropriate federal and state agencies. This will continue throughout the study as an ongoing VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:12 Jul 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 process. A public information effort will be initiated in fall 2011 to include those agencies, local agencies, and private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed, or are known to have, interest in this proposal. This effort will also inform the public living in the study area. Public information meetings will be held across the study area to engage the regional community in the decision-making process and obtain public comment. In addition, public hearings will be held to present the findings of the Tier 1 EIS. Public notice will be given concerning the time and place of the informational meetings and public hearings. The Tier 1 EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearings. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the Tier 1 EIS should be directed to FHWA or the Wisconsin Department of Transportation at the addresses provided under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. (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.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Blankenship, Major Projects Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration, 525 Junction Road, Suite 8000, Madison, WI 53717; Telephone: (608) 829–7500. You may also contact Tammy Rabe, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54324; Telephone: 920–492–5661. Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Government Printing Office’s Electronic Bulletin Board Service at (202) 512– 1661 by using a computer modem and suitable communications software. Internet users may reach the Office of Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov/ and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/. PO 00000 Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48. Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44649 Issued on: July 20, 2011. Tracey Blankenship, Major Projects Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration, Madison, Wisconsin. [FR Doc. 2011–18818 Filed 7–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Texas Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Other Federal Agencies. AGENCY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to the proposed SH 121 (Chisholm Trail) highway project in the State of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, permits and 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 January 23, 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: For FHWA: Salvador Deocampo, District Engineer, Texas Division, FHWA, J.J. Pickle Federal Building 300 East 8th Street, Room 826, Austin, Texas 78701; phone number 512–536–5950; e-mail: Salvador.Deocampo@dot.gov; FHWA Texas Division normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (central time) Monday through Friday. For Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Ms. Dianna Noble, P.E., Director Environmental Affairs Division, TxDOT, 118 E. Riverside, Austin, Texas 78704; phone number 512–416–2734; e-mail: Dianna.Noble@txdot.gov; TxDOT normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (central time) Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of Texas: State SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 44650 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 143 / Tuesday, July 26, 2011 / Notices Highway (SH) 121 (also known as Chisholm Trail) from Farm to Market (FM) 1187 to United States (US) 67 within the cities of Fort Worth, Crowley, Burleson, Joshua and Cleburne in Tarrant and Johnson Counties. Project Reference Number: TxDOT CSJ: 0504– 04–001 and 0504–05–001. The project is the construction of an approximate 14mile new location toll road (SH 121), that will connect FM 1187 to US 67. The project will consist of an ultimate facility of two travel lanes in each direction with shoulders. The project will be constructed in phases. The actions by the Federal agencies on the project, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the documented Environmental Assessment (EA), with a Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued May 20, 2004 and reaffirmed May 10, 2011 and in other document project records. The EA, FONSI, and other project records for the listed project are available by contacting the FHWA or the Texas Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The FHWA EA and FONSI can also be viewed at the project Web site: https://www.txdot.gov/ project_information/projects/fort_worth/ southwest_parkway/ environmental_assessment.htm. The USACE decision (USACE Nationwide Permit 14 with pre-construction notification; Project Number SWF– 2005–00058) is available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or can be viewed at the project Web site. The Decision Document for Nationwide Permit 14 along with the Supplemental Decision Document for Nationwide Permit 14 for regional conditions are also available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or can be viewed at the project Web site. The USACE involvement with this project is limited to approving the Section 404 permit for the project. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed project 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 [42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.]; 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 [23 U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303]. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; and Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:12 Jul 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469]. 6. Social and Economic: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d) et seq.]; Farmland Protection Policy Act [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377] (Section 404, Section 401, Section 402, Section 319); Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401–406]; and Land and Water Conservation Fund [16 U.S.C. 4601–4604]. 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. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Government; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality. (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 20, 2011. Salvador Deocampo, District Engineer, Austin, Texas. notice was published, the Agency amends the previous notice to provide that information. Also, in consideration of the complexity of the technical issues discussed by the subcommittee during the July 11–12, 2011, meeting, the meeting time is being extended on the first day of the August 1–2, 2011, meeting. Ms. Shannon L. Watson, (202) 385–2395, mcsac@dot.gov. TIMES AND DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 1 and 2, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (E.T.) at the Sheraton Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, in meeting rooms Crystal V and VI. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FMCSA’s June 29, 2011, notice (76 FR 38268) indicated that the Agency’s MCSAC would hold two subcommittee meetings with the first meeting to be held on July 11–12, 2011, at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. The notice indicated the second meeting would be held on August 1 and 2, 2011, from noon to 5 p.m. on August 1 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 2. The notice did not provide a location for the August 1– 2, 2011, meeting. FMCSA announces the location of the August 1–2, 2011, meeting and extends the meeting time. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. on both days. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2011–18821 Filed 7–25–11; 8:45 am] Issued on: July 20, 2011. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P [FR Doc. 2011–18891 Filed 7–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26367] Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Public Subcommittee Meeting; Amendment DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0143] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice; amendment. AGENCY: This notice amends FMCSA’s June 29, 2011, notice announcing July and August, 2011, subcommittee meetings of the Agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). Because a final decision on the location for the August 1–2, 2011, MCSAC subcommittee meeting had not been made at the time the June 29, 2011, SUMMARY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. FMCSA announces its decision to exempt nineteen individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. E:\FR\FM\26JYN1.SGM 26JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 143 (Tuesday, July 26, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44649-44650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18821]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Texas

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by FHWA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Other Federal 
Agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other 
Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 
139(l)(1). The actions relate to the proposed SH 121 (Chisholm Trail) 
highway project in the State of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, 
permits and 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 January 23, 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: For FHWA: Salvador Deocampo, District 
Engineer, Texas Division, FHWA, J.J. Pickle Federal Building 300 East 
8th Street, Room 826, Austin, Texas 78701; phone number 512-536-5950; 
e-mail: Salvador.Deocampo@dot.gov; FHWA Texas Division normal business 
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (central time) Monday through Friday. For 
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Ms. Dianna Noble, P.E., 
Director Environmental Affairs Division, TxDOT, 118 E. Riverside, 
Austin, Texas 78704; phone number 512-416-2734; e-mail: 
Dianna.Noble@txdot.gov; TxDOT normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 
p.m. (central time) Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and 
other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing 
licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in 
the State of Texas: State

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Highway (SH) 121 (also known as Chisholm Trail) from Farm to Market 
(FM) 1187 to United States (US) 67 within the cities of Fort Worth, 
Crowley, Burleson, Joshua and Cleburne in Tarrant and Johnson Counties. 
Project Reference Number: TxDOT CSJ: 0504-04-001 and 0504-05-001. The 
project is the construction of an approximate 14-mile new location toll 
road (SH 121), that will connect FM 1187 to US 67. The project will 
consist of an ultimate facility of two travel lanes in each direction 
with shoulders. The project will be constructed in phases. The actions 
by the Federal agencies on the project, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the documented Environmental 
Assessment (EA), with a Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 
issued May 20, 2004 and reaffirmed May 10, 2011 and in other document 
project records. The EA, FONSI, and other project records for the 
listed project are available by contacting the FHWA or the Texas 
Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The FHWA 
EA and FONSI can also be viewed at the project Web site: https://www.txdot.gov/project_information/projects/fort_worth/southwest_parkway/environmental_assessment.htm. The USACE decision (USACE 
Nationwide Permit 14 with pre-construction notification; Project Number 
SWF-2005-00058) is available by contacting TxDOT at the address 
provided above or can be viewed at the project Web site. The Decision 
Document for Nationwide Permit 14 along with the Supplemental Decision 
Document for Nationwide Permit 14 for regional conditions are also 
available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or can be 
viewed at the project Web site. The USACE involvement with this project 
is limited to approving the Section 404 permit for the project.
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the listed 
project 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 [42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
seq.]; 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 [23 U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303].
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act of 1973 [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 
and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-
667(d)]; and 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]; 
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470]; 
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469].
    6. Social and Economic: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
[42 U.S.C. 2000(d) et seq.]; Farmland Protection Policy Act [7 U.S.C. 
4201-4209].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C. 1251-
1377] (Section 404, Section 401, Section 402, Section 319); Rivers and 
Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401-406]; and Land and Water 
Conservation Fund [16 U.S.C. 4601-4604].
    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. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Government; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental 
Quality.

(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 20, 2011.
Salvador Deocampo,
District Engineer, Austin, Texas.
[FR Doc. 2011-18821 Filed 7-25-11; 8:45 am]
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