Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Projects, 71475-71476 [2012-28985]

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These airplanes would be modified to haul fuel to remote Alaskan populations with an FAA-approved tank system. [FR Doc. 2012–28927 Filed 11–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation Projects Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for projects in the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; and San Bernardino, CA. The purpose of this notice is to announce publicly the environmental decisions by FTA on the subject projects and to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions. DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.). A claim seeking judicial review of the FTA actions announced herein for the listed public transportation project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before April 29, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, (312) 353–2577 or Terence Plaskon, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Human and Natural Environment, (202) 366–0442. FTA is located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FTA has taken final SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71475 agency actions by issuing certain approvals for the public transportation projects listed below. The actions on the projects, as well as the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the documentation issued in connection with the project to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in other documents in the FTA administrative record for the projects. Interested parties may contact either the project sponsor or the relevant FTA Regional Office for more information on the project. Contact information for FTA’s Regional Offices may be found at https://www.fta.dot.gov. This notice applies to all FTA decisions on the listed projects as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including, but not limited to, NEPA [42 U.S.C. 4321–4375], Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303], Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 470f], and the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q]. This notice does not, however, alter or extend the limitation period for challenges of project decisions subject to previous notices published in the Federal Register. The projects and actions that are the subject of this notice are: 1. Project name and location: Atlanta BeltLine, Atlanta, GA. Project sponsor: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Project description: The FTA and the MARTA have completed a Tier 1 Programmatic Final Environmental Impact Statement (PFEIS) of the Atlanta BeltLine. The Atlanta BeltLine is a proposed fixed guideway transit and multi-use trails system within a corridor of approximately 22 miles encircling central Atlanta. The proposed transit and trails elements are part of a comprehensive economic development effort combining greenspace, trails, transit, and new development along historic rail segments that, together, encircle central Atlanta. Collectively, these railroad corridors form a circuit that intersects existing MARTA rail corridors near six stations: Lindbergh Center, Inman Park/Reynoldstown, King Memorial, West End, Bankhead, and Ashby. The Tier 1 decisions included the selection of either Modern Streetcar or Light Rail Transit technology; selection of a general alignment of new transit and trails; and establishment of the right-of-way needs that were described and evaluated as the preferred alternative in the Atlanta BeltLine Tier 1 Programmatic Final Environmental Impact Statement/Section 4(f) Evaluation. When MARTA seeks FTA E:\FR\FM\30NON1.SGM 30NON1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 71476 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 231 / Friday, November 30, 2012 / Notices funding for any of the elements of the Atlanta BeltLine covered by the Tier 1 PFEIS, FTA and MARTA will perform a Tier 2 NEPA review to identify potential environmental impacts and develop appropriate mitigation measures in more detail. Final agency actions: Record of Decision (ROD) dated August 28, 2012. Supporting documentation: Programmatic Final Environmental Impact Statement dated April 2012. 2. Project name and location: Kansas City Downtown Streetcar Project, Kansas City, MO. Project sponsor: City of Kansas City. Project description: The project will construct an approximately two-mile streetcar system between Union Station at Pershing Road and Third Street and Grand Boulevard, in the River Market District. The project includes construction of streetcar stops approximately every two blocks and a new vehicle maintenance facility. Final agency actions: No use determination of Section 4(f) resources; Section 106 finding of no adverse effect; and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) dated October 30, 2012. Supporting documentation: Environmental Assessment dated September 2012. 3. Project name and location: Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project, San Bernardino, CA. Project sponsor: San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). Project description: SANBAG is proposing to extend Metrolink regional passenger rail service approximately one mile east from its current terminus at the existing San Bernardino Metrolink Station/Santa Fe Depot (Depot) located at 1170 West 3rd Street to new Metrolink commuter rail platforms proposed near the intersection of Rialto Avenue and E Street in the City of San Bernardino. The primary features of the Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project include construction of a second track, rail platforms, parking lots, pedestrian overpass at the Depot, and an Omnitrans Bus Facility; grade crossing improvements; railroad signalizations; and roadway closures. Secondary features include construction of drainage improvements, utility accommodation, and implementation of safety controls. Final agency actions: No use determination of Section 4(f) resources; Section 106 finding of no adverse effect; project-level air quality conformity; and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) dated October 26, 2012. Supporting documentation: Revised Environmental Assessment/Final Environmental Impact Report dated August 2012. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Nov 29, 2012 Jkt 229001 Issued on: November 27, 2012. Lucy Garliauskas, Associate Administrator for Planning and Environment, Washington, DC. [FR Doc. 2012–28985 Filed 11–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2012–0104] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel ESCAPADE; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. DATES: Submit comments on or before December 31, 2012. ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2012–0104. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at https:// www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Williams, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W23–453, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–0903, Email Linda.Williams@dot.gov. As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ESCAPADE is: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Intended Commercial Use of Vessel: ‘‘Learn to Cruise’’ charters. 1–7 day charters teaching people the fundamentals of cruising under sail. Geographic Region: ‘‘California, Florida, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine.’’ The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2012–0104 at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78). By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: November 27, 2012. Julie P. Agarwal, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–29029 Filed 11–29–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2012–0105] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel ECLECTIC LADY; Invitation for Public Comments Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 231 (Friday, November 30, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71475-71476]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28985]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration


Limitation on Claims Against Proposed Public Transportation 
Projects

AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the 
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for projects in the following 
locations: Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; and San Bernardino, CA. The 
purpose of this notice is to announce publicly the environmental 
decisions by FTA on the subject projects and to activate the limitation 
on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions.

DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to Section 139(l) of Title 23, United States Code 
(U.S.C.). A claim seeking judicial review of the FTA actions announced 
herein for the listed public transportation project will be barred 
unless the claim is filed on or before April 29, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant Chief 
Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, (312) 353-2577 or Terence Plaskon, 
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Human and Natural 
Environment, (202) 366-0442. FTA is located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FTA has taken 
final agency actions by issuing certain approvals for the public 
transportation projects listed below. The actions on the projects, as 
well as the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in 
the documentation issued in connection with the project to comply with 
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in other documents in 
the FTA administrative record for the projects. Interested parties may 
contact either the project sponsor or the relevant FTA Regional Office 
for more information on the project. Contact information for FTA's 
Regional Offices may be found at https://www.fta.dot.gov.
    This notice applies to all FTA decisions on the listed projects as 
of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such 
actions were taken, including, but not limited to, NEPA [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4375], Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303], Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation 
Act [16 U.S.C. 470f], and the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q]. 
This notice does not, however, alter or extend the limitation period 
for challenges of project decisions subject to previous notices 
published in the Federal Register. The projects and actions that are 
the subject of this notice are:
    1. Project name and location: Atlanta BeltLine, Atlanta, GA. 
Project sponsor: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). 
Project description: The FTA and the MARTA have completed a Tier 1 
Programmatic Final Environmental Impact Statement (PFEIS) of the 
Atlanta BeltLine. The Atlanta BeltLine is a proposed fixed guideway 
transit and multi-use trails system within a corridor of approximately 
22 miles encircling central Atlanta. The proposed transit and trails 
elements are part of a comprehensive economic development effort 
combining greenspace, trails, transit, and new development along 
historic rail segments that, together, encircle central Atlanta. 
Collectively, these railroad corridors form a circuit that intersects 
existing MARTA rail corridors near six stations: Lindbergh Center, 
Inman Park/Reynoldstown, King Memorial, West End, Bankhead, and Ashby. 
The Tier 1 decisions included the selection of either Modern Streetcar 
or Light Rail Transit technology; selection of a general alignment of 
new transit and trails; and establishment of the right-of-way needs 
that were described and evaluated as the preferred alternative in the 
Atlanta BeltLine Tier 1 Programmatic Final Environmental Impact 
Statement/Section 4(f) Evaluation. When MARTA seeks FTA

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funding for any of the elements of the Atlanta BeltLine covered by the 
Tier 1 PFEIS, FTA and MARTA will perform a Tier 2 NEPA review to 
identify potential environmental impacts and develop appropriate 
mitigation measures in more detail. Final agency actions: Record of 
Decision (ROD) dated August 28, 2012. Supporting documentation: 
Programmatic Final Environmental Impact Statement dated April 2012.
    2. Project name and location: Kansas City Downtown Streetcar 
Project, Kansas City, MO. Project sponsor: City of Kansas City. Project 
description: The project will construct an approximately two-mile 
streetcar system between Union Station at Pershing Road and Third 
Street and Grand Boulevard, in the River Market District. The project 
includes construction of streetcar stops approximately every two blocks 
and a new vehicle maintenance facility. Final agency actions: No use 
determination of Section 4(f) resources; Section 106 finding of no 
adverse effect; and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) dated 
October 30, 2012. Supporting documentation: Environmental Assessment 
dated September 2012.
    3. Project name and location: Downtown San Bernardino Passenger 
Rail Project, San Bernardino, CA. Project sponsor: San Bernardino 
Associated Governments (SANBAG). Project description: SANBAG is 
proposing to extend Metrolink regional passenger rail service 
approximately one mile east from its current terminus at the existing 
San Bernardino Metrolink Station/Santa Fe Depot (Depot) located at 1170 
West 3rd Street to new Metrolink commuter rail platforms proposed near 
the intersection of Rialto Avenue and E Street in the City of San 
Bernardino. The primary features of the Downtown San Bernardino 
Passenger Rail Project include construction of a second track, rail 
platforms, parking lots, pedestrian overpass at the Depot, and an 
Omnitrans Bus Facility; grade crossing improvements; railroad 
signalizations; and roadway closures. Secondary features include 
construction of drainage improvements, utility accommodation, and 
implementation of safety controls. Final agency actions: No use 
determination of Section 4(f) resources; Section 106 finding of no 
adverse effect; project-level air quality conformity; and Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) dated October 26, 2012. Supporting 
documentation: Revised Environmental Assessment/Final Environmental 
Impact Report dated August 2012.

    Issued on: November 27, 2012.
Lucy Garliauskas,
Associate Administrator for Planning and Environment, Washington, DC.
[FR Doc. 2012-28985 Filed 11-29-12; 8:45 am]
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