Environmental Impact Statement: Riverside County, CA; Notice of Intent, 59244 [2012-23679]
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Environmental Impact Statement:
Riverside County, CA; Notice of Intent
Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
AGENCY:
The FHWA, on behalf of the
California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), is issuing this notice to
advise the public that an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared
for a proposed highway project in
Riverside County, California. Caltrans
will be responsible for production of the
EIS in accordance with assignment of
National Environmental Policy Act
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(NEPA) responsibilities from DOT to
Caltrans pursuant to Section 6005 of the
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA–LU, Pub. L. 109–59).
DATES: Comments regarding the
proposed action should be provided to
Caltrans at the address listed below by
no later than October 28, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Aaron Burton, Senior Environmental
Planner, Environmental Studies ‘‘B,’’
California Department of
Transportation, Division of
Environmental Planning, 464 West 4th
Street, 6th Floor, MS 829, San
Bernardino, California 92401–1400; or
call (909) 383–2841.
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.
Caltrans, as the assignee for NEPA
compliance, will prepare an EIS on a
proposal for a roadway widening project
in Riverside County, California. The
proposed project would widen Cajalco
Road from two to four lanes between
Harvill Avenue at the east end and
Temescal Canyon Road at the west end,
from four to five lanes between
Temescal Wash and Temescal Canyon
Road, and from four to six lanes
between Interstate 215 (I–215)
southbound ramps and Harvill Avenue.
The purpose of the proposed project is
to: (1) To improve the transportation
facility to address anticipated growth
and mobility needs, as identified in the
County of Riverside General Plan
Circulation Element Policy 1.5; (2)
provide improved interregional travel
by improving east-west mobility in
Riverside County; and (3) to improve
roadway alignment and intersection
design to enhance safety along Cajalco
Road. Alternatives under consideration
include: (1) Widening existing Cajalco
Road with minor alignment changes
between I–215 and Temescal Canyon
Road; (2) widening existing Cajalco
Road between I–215 and Hollis Lane
and between east of Eagle Canyon Road
and Temescal Canyon Road, along with
constructing a new segment of Cajalco
Road between Hollis Lane and east of
Eagle Canyon Road; and (3) taking no
action. The project covers a length of
approximately 16 miles. Anticipated
federal approvals for the project include
Air Quality Conformity, Section
7,Endangered Species Act, consultation
for threatened and endangered species,
and a Section 404, Clean Water Act
individual permit.
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Letters describing the proposed action
and soliciting comments will be sent to
appropriate Federal, State, Participating
Agencies, Tribal governments (as
determined by the Native American
Heritage Commission consultation), and
local agencies, and to private
organizations and citizens who have
previously expressed or are known to
have interest in this proposal. The
environmental review process is
anticipated to be started in late 2012.
Public scoping meetings will be held to
discuss the alternatives and the
potential impacts of the proposed
project. In addition, a public hearing
will be held. Public notice will be given
of the time and place of the meetings
and hearing. The EIS will be available
for public and agency review and
comment prior to the public hearing.
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 EIS should be
directed to Caltrans 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: September 17, 2012.
Rebecca Bennett,
Director, Local Programs, Federal Highway
Administration, Sacramento, California.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Riverside County, CA; Notice of
Intent
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
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SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public
that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a
proposed highway project in Riverside County, California. Caltrans will
be responsible for production of the EIS in accordance with assignment
of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) responsibilities from DOT
to Caltrans pursuant to Section 6005 of the Safe, Accountable,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
(SAFETEA-LU, Pub. L. 109-59).
DATES: Comments regarding the proposed action should be provided to
Caltrans at the address listed below by no later than October 28, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Burton, Senior Environmental
Planner, Environmental Studies ``B,'' California Department of
Transportation, Division of Environmental Planning, 464 West 4th
Street, 6th Floor, MS 829, San Bernardino, California 92401-1400; or
call (909) 383-2841.
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. Caltrans, as the assignee for
NEPA compliance, will prepare an EIS on a proposal for a roadway
widening project in Riverside County, California. The proposed project
would widen Cajalco Road from two to four lanes between Harvill Avenue
at the east end and Temescal Canyon Road at the west end, from four to
five lanes between Temescal Wash and Temescal Canyon Road, and from
four to six lanes between Interstate 215 (I-215) southbound ramps and
Harvill Avenue. The purpose of the proposed project is to: (1) To
improve the transportation facility to address anticipated growth and
mobility needs, as identified in the County of Riverside General Plan
Circulation Element Policy 1.5; (2) provide improved interregional
travel by improving east-west mobility in Riverside County; and (3) to
improve roadway alignment and intersection design to enhance safety
along Cajalco Road. Alternatives under consideration include: (1)
Widening existing Cajalco Road with minor alignment changes between I-
215 and Temescal Canyon Road; (2) widening existing Cajalco Road
between I-215 and Hollis Lane and between east of Eagle Canyon Road and
Temescal Canyon Road, along with constructing a new segment of Cajalco
Road between Hollis Lane and east of Eagle Canyon Road; and (3) taking
no action. The project covers a length of approximately 16 miles.
Anticipated federal approvals for the project include Air Quality
Conformity, Section 7,Endangered Species Act, consultation for
threatened and endangered species, and a Section 404, Clean Water Act
individual permit.
Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will
be sent to appropriate Federal, State, Participating Agencies, Tribal
governments (as determined by the Native American Heritage Commission
consultation), and local agencies, and to private organizations and
citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in
this proposal. The environmental review process is anticipated to be
started in late 2012. Public scoping meetings will be held to discuss
the alternatives and the potential impacts of the proposed project. In
addition, a public hearing will be held. Public notice will be given of
the time and place of the meetings and hearing. The EIS will be
available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public
hearing.
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 EIS should be
directed to Caltrans 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: September 17, 2012.
Rebecca Bennett,
Director, Local Programs, Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento,
California.
[FR Doc. 2012-23679 Filed 9-25-12; 8:45 am]
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