Environmental Impact Statement: Caddo Parish, LA, 6622 [2012-2772]

Download as PDF 6622 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 26 / Wednesday, February 8, 2012 / Notices September 30, 2012, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including an art object list, contact Julie Simpson, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: (202) 632–6467). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor (Suite 5H03), Washington, DC 20522–0505. Dated: January 30, 2012. J. Adam Ereli, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–2903 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Caddo Parish, LA Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Carl M. Highsmith, Project Delivery Team Leader, Louisiana Division, Federal Highway Administration, 5304 Flanders Drive, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Telephone: (225) 757–7615; or online at www.I49shreveport.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG), will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to construct the I–49 Inner City Connector. The proposed project is an approximate 3.8 mile new freeway designed to connect existing I–49 at its current junction with I–20 to future I– 49 North at its proposed junction with I–220 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The proposed project will provide for improved connectivity and reduce the distance between existing I–49 and future I–49 North by approximately 7 miles. Alternatives under consideration include: (1) Taking no action; (2) tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:54 Feb 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 constructing an elevated freeway on new location; (3) constructing an atgrade freeway on new location; and (4) constructing a freeway that is partly elevated and partly at-grade on new location. Incorporated into and studied with the various build alternatives will be design variations of grade and alignment. Letters describing the proposed project and soliciting comments were sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. A series of Community Input Meetings were held at various locations in Shreveport in December 2011. In addition, a second round of Community Input Meetings are planned for spring 2012 followed by a Public Hearing late 2012. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the meetings and hearing. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the Public Hearing. A formal scoping meeting was held at NLCOG on October 18, 2011, when the NLCOG approved the decision to move the project forward as an Environmental Assessment. On December 1, 2011, FHWA determined the required class of action to comply with the NEPA process as an Environmental Impact Statement. Additional public scoping was conducted during the Community Input Meetings held in December 2011. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed project are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments, and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed project and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA at the address provided above. (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: January 12, 2012. Charles W. Bolinger, Division Administrator, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. [FR Doc. 2012–2772 Filed 2–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Bridge Replacement in Massachusetts Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitations on Claims for Judicial Review of Action by FHWA. AGENCY: This notice announces action taken by the FHWA that is final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The action relates to the proposed Whittier Bridge (Interstate 95 over the Merrimack River) replacement/1–95 Improvement project in Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury, Massachusetts. The action grants an approval for the project under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. Sec. 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 August 6, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Damaris Santiago, Environmental Engineer, FHWA Massachusetts Division Office, 55 Broadway, 10th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142, (617) 494–2419, dsantiago@dot.gov. For Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division: James Cerbone, Project Manager, MassDOT Highway Division, 10 Park Plaza, Room 4260, Boston, MA 02116, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (617) 973–7529, James.Cerbone@state.ma.us. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Caddo Parish, LA

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 an 
Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for a proposed highway 
project in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Carl M. Highsmith, Project 
Delivery Team Leader, Louisiana Division, Federal Highway 
Administration, 5304 Flanders Drive, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, 
Telephone: (225) 757-7615; or online at www.I49shreveport.com.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Louisiana 
Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and the Northwest 
Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG), will prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to construct the I-49 Inner City 
Connector.
    The proposed project is an approximate 3.8 mile new freeway 
designed to connect existing I-49 at its current junction with I-20 to 
future I-49 North at its proposed junction with I-220 in Shreveport, 
Louisiana. The proposed project will provide for improved connectivity 
and reduce the distance between existing I-49 and future I-49 North by 
approximately 7 miles. Alternatives under consideration include: (1) 
Taking no action; (2) constructing an elevated freeway on new location; 
(3) constructing an at-grade freeway on new location; and (4) 
constructing a freeway that is partly elevated and partly at-grade on 
new location. Incorporated into and studied with the various build 
alternatives will be design variations of grade and alignment.
    Letters describing the proposed project and soliciting comments 
were sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and to 
private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are 
known to have interest in this proposal. A series of Community Input 
Meetings were held at various locations in Shreveport in December 2011. 
In addition, a second round of Community Input Meetings are planned for 
spring 2012 followed by a Public Hearing late 2012. Public notice will 
be given of the time and place of the meetings and hearing. The draft 
EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to 
the Public Hearing. A formal scoping meeting was held at NLCOG on 
October 18, 2011, when the NLCOG approved the decision to move the 
project forward as an Environmental Assessment. On December 1, 2011, 
FHWA determined the required class of action to comply with the NEPA 
process as an Environmental Impact Statement. Additional public scoping 
was conducted during the Community Input Meetings held in December 
2011.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
project are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments, 
and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or 
questions concerning this proposed project and the EIS should be 
directed to the FHWA at the address provided above.

(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: January 12, 2012.
Charles W. Bolinger,
Division Administrator, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
[FR Doc. 2012-2772 Filed 2-7-12; 8:45 am]
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