Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Washington, 53706-53707 [2011-21965]

Download as PDF 53706 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2011 / Notices Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Department, District 3, P.O. Box 8028, Boise, ID 83714–8028, Telephone: (208) 334–8300, or Lisa Applebee, Three Cities River Crossing Project Manager, Ada County Highway District, 318 East 37th Street, Garden City, ID 83714, telephone (208) 387–6100. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FHWA, in cooperation with Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), are rescinding the NOI to prepare an EIS that identifies an alignment for a transportation corridor that would connect State Highway 44/55 on the north with US 20/26 on the south. The proposed highway alternatives vary from approximately 1.5 to 3.0 miles in length and would provide four to six travel lanes. This alignment includes a new bridge across the Boise River. The study area is located in the northwestern part of the Boise Metropolitan Area, and borders or passes through portions of the cities of Boise, Eagle and Garden City as well as Ada County. The NOI is being rescinded because the project scope has been changed and potential impacts from the new concept are not significant and do not warrant an EIS. Recommendations for improvements along this corridor are identified in the regional long-range transportation plan, ‘‘Communities in Motion,’’ prepared by the Boise-Nampa Metropolitan Planning Organization, Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) as revised and adopted by the COMPASS board in September 2010. The project was initiated with several concepts derived from previous planning efforts. Then a wide range of route options were initially developed for evaluation in the Corridor Preservation Study. Public input, agency, and stakeholder coordination was conducted to solicit comments on the proposed action purpose and need, route options being considered and the alternative screening process. Public meetings were held on February 9, 2004, February 12, 2004, April 21, 2004 November 29, 2005, and December 1, 2005. Six alternatives were advanced to the Draft EIS (DEIS) where more in-depth analysis was completed. The DEIS was released for public review and comment on January 17, 2008. A Notice of Availability (NOA) was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2008, at 73 FR 3464. A public hearing was held on February 13, 2008. After the public hearing and comment period, ACHD reconsidered the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:45 Aug 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 Preferred Alternative on July 21, 2010, and recommended a No-Build Alternative for the project. The basis for this decision centered on consideration of environmental and transportation planning factors in combination with the technical comments received on the DEIS. In cooperation with the FHWA and ITD, the ACHD had determined that improvements to existing roadways utilizing operational improvements that include intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technology such as closed caption television cameras, speed detectors, and other hardware and software improvements would meet project goals without exceeding available revenue. This alternative is anticipated to have no adverse impact on the human and natural environment. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action and all relevant issues are identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties regarding this action to rescind the NOI. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action should be directed to the ACHD at the addresses provided above. Comments must be received by September 28, 2011. time period of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Everett, Major Project Oversight Manager, Federal Highway Administration, Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Avenue, Room 3142, Seattle, WA 98104; telephone: (206) 220–7538; and e-mail: Randolph.Everett@.dot.gov. The FHWA Washington Division’s Oversight Manager’s regular office hours are between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time). You may also contact Allison Hanson, ESO Mega Projects Director, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct Office, 999 Third Ave., Ste. 2200, Seattle, WA 98104; telephone: (206) 805–2880; and e-mail: HansonA@wsdot.wa.gov. The AWV Project’s regular office hours are between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has taken final agency action by issuing approval for the following highway project: to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct between S. Royal Brougham Way and Roy Street because it is seismically vulnerable and at the end of its useful Issued on: August 23, 2011. life. Ghassan G. Shanine, The four main components of the Assistant Division Administrator, FHWA— bored tunnel alternative include: Idaho Division. • Replacement of SR 99 between S. [FR Doc. 2011–21968 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am] Royal Brougham Way and Roy Street with two lanes in each direction. BILLING CODE 4910–22–P • Full northbound and southbound access to and from SR 99 via ramp DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION connections at the tunnels’ south portal north of S. Royal Brougham Way and Federal Highway Administration the tunnels’ north portal near Harrison and Republican Streets. Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions • Demolition of the existing viaduct on Proposed Highway in Washington along the Seattle waterfront. • Decommissioning of the Battery AGENCY: Federal Highway Street Tunnel. Administration (FHWA), DOT. The action by the FHWA on this ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA. project, and the laws under which such action was taken, are described in the SUMMARY: This notice announces actions March 2004 Draft Environmental Impact taken by the FHWA and other Federal Statement (DEIS), the July 2006 agencies that are final within the Supplemental Draft EIS, the October meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These 2010 Supplemental Draft EIS, July 2011 actions relate to a proposed highway Final Environmental Impact Statement project, the State Route (SR) 99 Alaskan (Final EIS), August 2011 Record of Way Viaduct Replacement Project, in Decision (ROD), and in other documents the State of Washington. These actions in the FHWA administrative record for provide approval for the project. the project. The Draft EIS, both Supplemental EIS’s, Final EIS, ROD and DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is other supporting documents in the advising the public of final agency FHWA administrative record are actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A available by contacting the FHWA or the claim seeking judicial review of the Washington State Department of Federal agency action on the highway Transportation at the addresses project will be barred unless the claim provided above. The Draft EIS, both is filed on or before February 27, 2012. Supplemental EIS’s, Final EIS and ROD If the Federal law that authorizes can be viewed and downloaded from judicial review of a claim provides a PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\29AUN1.SGM 29AUN1 Emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2011 / Notices the project Web site at https:// www.alaskanwayviaduct.org or viewed at several libraries as well as local neighborhood service centers in the project area. A complete list of the library branches and local neighborhood service centers is included in the Final EIS. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the project as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws, as amended under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act [42 U.S.C. 4321–4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [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 [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]; Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1536]; Anadromous Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)–757(f)]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(e)]; Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470 f]. 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]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251–1377 (Section 319); Land and Water Conservation Fund [16 U.S.C. 460l–4– 460l–114]; Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300f–300j–6]. 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.) Issued on: August 22, 2011. Daniel M. Mathis, Division Administrator, Olympia, Washington. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [FR Doc. 2011–21965 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am] [FMCSA Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0145] 16:45 Aug 26, 2011 Jkt 223001 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to exempt twenty-two 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. DATES: The exemptions are effective August 29, 2011. The exemptions expire on August 29, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine M. Papp, Chief, Medical Programs, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Room W64–224, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26367] Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Public Subcommittee Meeting; Amendment Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice; amendment. This notice amends FMCSA’s August 10, 2011, notice announcing meetings of the Agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) from August 29–31, 2011. The time for the session on Tuesday, August 30 was listed incorrectly in the notice. The meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, will begin at 8:30 a.m. (E.S.T.) and will conclude at 5 p.m., with the last hour reserved for public comment. All other information contained in the notice remains valid. SUMMARY: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, (202) 385–2395, mcsac@dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting will be held Monday–Wednesday, August 29– 31, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (E.S.T.) at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, in the Washington and Jefferson Rooms on the 2nd floor. TIMES AND DATES: The FMCSA’s August 10, 2011, notice (76 FR 49527) indicated that the Agency’s MCSAC would meet August 29–31, 2011, at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town. The notice indicated the Tuesday, August 30, 2011, meeting would be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (E.S.T.). The actual time of the meeting on that date is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (E.S.T.). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued on: August 23, 2011. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2011–22049 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). VerDate Mar<15>2010 53707 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at: https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12–140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: Anyone may search the electronic form of all comments received into any of DOT’s dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or of the person signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, or other entity). You may review DOT’s Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008, (73 FR 3316), or you may visit https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/ 2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf. Background On July 8, 2011, FMCSA published a notice of receipt of Federal diabetes E:\FR\FM\29AUN1.SGM 29AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 167 (Monday, August 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53706-53707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21965]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Washington

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 and other 
Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 
139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project, the 
State Route (SR) 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project, in the 
State of Washington. These actions provide approval 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 action on the highway project will be barred 
unless the claim is filed on or before February 27, 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: Randy Everett, Major Project Oversight 
Manager, Federal Highway Administration, Jackson Federal Building, 915 
2nd Avenue, Room 3142, Seattle, WA 98104; telephone: (206) 220-7538; 
and e-mail: Randolph.Everett@.dot.gov. The FHWA Washington Division's 
Oversight Manager's regular office hours are between 8 a.m. and 4:30 
p.m. (Pacific Time). You may also contact Allison Hanson, ESO Mega 
Projects Director, WSDOT Alaskan Way Viaduct Office, 999 Third Ave., 
Ste. 2200, Seattle, WA 98104; telephone: (206) 805-2880; and e-mail: 
HansonA@wsdot.wa.gov. The AWV Project's regular office hours are 
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has 
taken final agency action by issuing approval for the following highway 
project: to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct between S. Royal Brougham 
Way and Roy Street because it is seismically vulnerable and at the end 
of its useful life.
    The four main components of the bored tunnel alternative include:
     Replacement of SR 99 between S. Royal Brougham Way and Roy 
Street with two lanes in each direction.
     Full northbound and southbound access to and from SR 99 
via ramp connections at the tunnels' south portal north of S. Royal 
Brougham Way and the tunnels' north portal near Harrison and Republican 
Streets.
     Demolition of the existing viaduct along the Seattle 
waterfront.
     Decommissioning of the Battery Street Tunnel.
    The action by the FHWA on this project, and the laws under which 
such action was taken, are described in the March 2004 Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), the July 2006 Supplemental Draft 
EIS, the October 2010 Supplemental Draft EIS, July 2011 Final 
Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS), August 2011 Record of 
Decision (ROD), and in other documents in the FHWA administrative 
record for the project. The Draft EIS, both Supplemental EIS's, Final 
EIS, ROD and other supporting documents in the FHWA administrative 
record are available by contacting the FHWA or the Washington State 
Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The Draft 
EIS, both Supplemental EIS's, Final EIS and ROD can be viewed and 
downloaded from

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the project Web site at https://www.alaskanwayviaduct.org or viewed at 
several libraries as well as local neighborhood service centers in the 
project area. A complete list of the library branches and local 
neighborhood service centers is included in the Final EIS.
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on the project 
as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws, as amended under 
which such actions were taken, including but not limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act [42 U.S.C. 4321-
4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    2. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [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 [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544]; Section 
7 of the Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1536]; Anadromous Fish 
Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)-757(f)]; Fish and Wildlife 
Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(e)]; Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et 
seq.].
    5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470 f].
    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].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251-
1377 (Section 319); Land and Water Conservation Fund [16 U.S.C. 460l-4-
460l-114]; Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300f-300j-6].
    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: August 22, 2011.
Daniel M. Mathis,
Division Administrator, Olympia, Washington.
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