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Notice is
hereby given that the FHWA, USFWS,
and other Federal agencies have taken
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C.
139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits,
and approvals for the following bridge
Federal Highway Administration
and roadway project in Clark County in
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions the State of Nevada and in Mohave
on Proposed Bridge and Approach
County in the State of Arizona. The
Roadways in Nevada and Arizona
proposed project would involve the
construction of a new bridge (two
AGENCY: Federal Highway
general-purpose lanes in each direction
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
and a multi-use pathway) over the
ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims
Colorado River. In addition to the new
for Judicial Review of Actions by
bridge, the proposed project includes
FHWA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
construction of a new intersection at
(USFWS), and Other Federal Agencies.
Needles Highway and a four-lane
SUMMARY: This notice announces actions approach roadway (two general-purpose
lanes in each direction and a multi-use
taken by the FHWA, USFWS, and other
pathway) from Needles Highway in
Federal agencies that are final within
Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada (the
the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). The
actions relate to the proposed Laughlin- west end) to the extension of Bullhead
Parkway west of State Route (SR) 95 in
Bullhead City Bridge project in
Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada; and in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona
Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. (the east end). The proposed work
would cover a distance of
Those actions grant licenses, permits,
approximately 4.38 miles. The federal
and approvals for the project.
project reference number is DE–PLH–
DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is
0003 (108). The actions taken by the
advising the public of final agency
Federal agencies, and the laws under
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A
which such actions were taken, are
claim seeking judicial review of the
described in the Environmental
Federal agency actions on the bridge
Assessment (EA) for the Laughlin–
and roadway project will be barred
Bullhead City Bridge Project that was
unless the claim is filed on or before
approved on October 21, 2010, the
February 27, 2012. If the Federal law
Design Recommendation Report (DRR)
that authorizes judicial review of a
that was approved by the Nevada
claim provides a time period less than
180 days for filing such claim, then that department of Transportation on May
18, 2011, the FHWA’s Finding of No
shorter time period still applies.
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
July 13, 2011, and in other documents
FHWA: Mr. Abdelmoez Abdalla,
in the FHWA or NDOT project records.
Environmental Program Manager,
The EA, DRR, FONSI, and other project
Federal Highway Administration, 705
North Plaza Street, Carson City, Nevada records are available by contacting
89701–0602; telephone: (775) 687–1231; FHWA or NDOT Environmental Service
e-mail: abdelmoez.abdalla@dot.gov. The Division at the addresses provided
FHWA Nevada Division Office’s regular above. The EA, the FONSI, and other
project related information can also be
business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Pacific Standard Time). For the Nevada viewed at the project Web site at
https://www.rtcsnv.com/mpo/projects/
Department of Transportation (NDOT):
laughlin/. USFWS also issued its
Mr. Steve M. Cooke, P.E., Chief,
biological opinion (File Nos. 84320–
Environmental Services Division,
2010–F–0423 and 84320–2011–I–0027)
Nevada Department of Transportation,
for the project’s possible adverse effects
1263 South Stewart Street, Carson City,
on the desert tortoise (Gopherus
Nevada 89712; telephone: (775) 888–
agassizii) on November 5, 2010. The
7013; e-mail: scooke@dot.state.nv.us.
USFWS biological opinion is available
The NDOT office’s regular business
by contacting the USWFWS at the
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific
address provided above.
Standard Time). For USFWS: Mr.
This notice applies to all Federal
Michael Burroughs, U.S. Fish and
agency decisions as of the issuance date
Wildlife Service, 4701 North Torrey
of this notice and all laws under which
Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130;
such actions were taken, including but
telephone: (702) 515–5230; e-mail:
not limited to:
michael_burroughs@fws.gov. The
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1. General: National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–
4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act
(FAHA) [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]
and Section 6(f) of the Land and Water
Conservation Act as amended [16 U.S.C
4601].
4. Historic and Cultural Resources:
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
[16 U.S.C. 470f]; Archeological and
Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C.
469–469(c)].
5. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act
[16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section
1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667 (d)]; Migratory
Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712].
6. 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. 13287, Preserve America; 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.
Susan Klekar,
Division Administrator, Carson City, Nevada.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Bridge and
Approach Roadways in Nevada and Arizona
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions
by FHWA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Other Federal
Agencies.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, USFWS, and
other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C.
139(I)(1). The actions relate to the proposed Laughlin-Bullhead City
Bridge project in Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada; and in Bullhead City,
Mohave County, Arizona. 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 bridge and roadway 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 less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time
period still applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. Abdelmoez Abdalla,
Environmental Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration, 705
North Plaza Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-0602; telephone: (775)
687-1231; e-mail: abdelmoez.abdalla@dot.gov. The FHWA Nevada Division
Office's regular business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific
Standard Time). For the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT): Mr.
Steve M. Cooke, P.E., Chief, Environmental Services Division, Nevada
Department of Transportation, 1263 South Stewart Street, Carson City,
Nevada 89712; telephone: (775) 888-7013; e-mail:
scooke@dot.state.nv.us. The NDOT office's regular business hours are 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). For USFWS: Mr. Michael
Burroughs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4701 North Torrey Pines
Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130; telephone: (702) 515-5230; e-mail:
michael_burroughs@fws.gov. The USFWS office's regular business hours
are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA, USFWS,
and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions subject to
23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the
following bridge and roadway project in Clark County in the State of
Nevada and in Mohave County in the State of Arizona. The proposed
project would involve the construction of a new bridge (two general-
purpose lanes in each direction and a multi-use pathway) over the
Colorado River. In addition to the new bridge, the proposed project
includes construction of a new intersection at Needles Highway and a
four-lane approach roadway (two general-purpose lanes in each direction
and a multi-use pathway) from Needles Highway in Laughlin, Clark
County, Nevada (the west end) to the extension of Bullhead Parkway west
of State Route (SR) 95 in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona (the
east end). The proposed work would cover a distance of approximately
4.38 miles. The federal project reference number is DE-PLH-0003 (108).
The actions taken by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which
such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment
(EA) for the Laughlin-Bullhead City Bridge Project that was approved on
October 21, 2010, the Design Recommendation Report (DRR) that was
approved by the Nevada department of Transportation on May 18, 2011,
the FHWA's Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on July 13,
2011, and in other documents in the FHWA or NDOT project records. The
EA, DRR, FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting
FHWA or NDOT Environmental Service Division at the addresses provided
above. The EA, the FONSI, and other project related information can
also be viewed at the project Web site at https://www.rtcsnv.com/mpo/projects/laughlin/. USFWS also issued its biological opinion (File Nos.
84320-2010-F-0423 and 84320-2011-I-0027) for the project's possible
adverse effects on the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) on November
5, 2010. The USFWS biological opinion is available by contacting the
USWFWS at the address 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.
4321-4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act (FAHA) [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] and Section 6(f) of the Land and
Water Conservation Act as amended [16 U.S.C 4601].
4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470f];
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469(c)].
5. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and
Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667
(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
6. 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. 13287, Preserve America; 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.
Susan Klekar,
Division Administrator, Carson City, Nevada.
[FR Doc. 2011-22285 Filed 8-30-11; 8:45 am]
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