Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California, 24292-24293 [2013-09659]

Download as PDF 24292 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / Notices https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Haley ARM–203, (202) 493– 5708, FAA, Office of Rulemaking, 800 Independence Ave SW., Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 19, 2013. Brenda D. Courtney, Acting Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2013–0167. Petitioner: Alameda County Sheriff’s Air Squadron. Sections of 14 CFR Affected: § 61.113(c). Description of Relief Sought: Alameda County Sheriff’s Air Squadron petitioned for an exemption from § 61.113(c) to allow the petitioner to reimburse its volunteer pilots for expenses related to operating certain flights sanctioned by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. [FR Doc. 2013–09646 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries. AGENCY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans, and other Federal Agencies: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife, USDA Six Rivers National Forest: Smith River National Recreation Area, US National Park Service, NOAA National Marine Fisheries, that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the 197/199 Safe STAA Access Project which tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Apr 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 involves curve realignment and widening at seven locations on SR 197 p.m. 3.2–4.5, and US 199 20.5–26.5, and the replacement of a bridge on US 199 p.m. 24.08 in the County of Del Norte, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, 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 highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before September 23, 2013. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Rosas, Senior Environmental Planner, California Department of Transportation, 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 441–5730, Sandra_rosas@dot.ca.gov. Carol Heidsiek, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 601 Startare Dr. Box 14, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 443– 0855, carol.a.heidsiek@ spd02.usace.army.mil. Greg Schmidt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1655 Heindon Road, Arcata, California 95521, (707) 822–7201, Gregory_Schmidt@fws.gov. George Frey, U.S.D.A. Six Rivers National Forest: Smith River National Recreation Area, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 441–3631, gfrey@fs.fed.us. Stephen Bowes, U.S. National Park Service, CA Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinator, National Park Service, 1111 Jackson Street, Suite 700, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 817–1451, stephen_bowes@nps.gov. Chuck Glasgow, N.O.A.A. National Marine Fisheries Service, 1655 Heindon Road, Arcata, California 95521, (707) 825–5170, Chuck.Glasgow@NOAA.gov. 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. Notice is hereby given that the Caltrans, and U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. N.O.A.A. National Marine Fisheries Service, and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers have taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway PO 00000 Frm 00143 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 project in the State of California: The proposed project is located in Del Norte County on SR 197 and US 199, east of US 101. The primary purpose of the proposed project is to improve spot locations on SR 197 and US 199 in Del Norte County to allow reclassification of the SR 197–US 199 corridor as part of the STAA network of truck routes. The project involves realigning curves, widening and replacement of a bridge. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, approved on April 10, 2013, in the FHWA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on April 10, 2013, and in other documents in the FHWA project records. The EA, FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans at the addresses provided above. The Caltrans EA and FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https:// www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1projects/197– 199_staa/ The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers decision and Nation Wide Permit are available by contacting the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at the address provided above. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consultation and Biological Opinion are available by contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the address provided above. The U.S. N.O.A.A National Marine Fisheries consultation and Letter of Concurrence are available by contacting U.S. N.O.A.A National Marine Fisheries at the address provided above. The Forest Service 4(f) and National Scenic Rivers consultations are available by contacting the Forest Service at the address provided above. The U.S National Park Service National Scenic River consultation is available by contacting the National Park Service 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– 4351]; Federal Aid Highway Act; [23 U.S. C109]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401– 7671(q). 3. Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]. E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 24, 2013 / Notices 5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–2000(d) (1)]; The Uniform Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. 6. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601–9675; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). 7. 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. 13112 Invasive Species. 8. Wild and Scenic Rivers 16 U.S.C. 1271–1287. 9. Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.C. 1531–1543. 10. Clean Water Act 33 U.S.C. 1251– 1376. (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: April 17, 2013. Steve Pyburn, North Team Leader, State Programs, Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2013–09659 Filed 4–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No FMCSA–2011–0097] Pilot Program on NAFTA Trucking Provisions Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: FMCSA announces and requests public comment on data and information concerning the PreAuthorization Safety Audit (PASA) for RAM Trucking SA de CV (RAM) with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) number 2063285, which applied to participate in the Agency’s long-haul pilot program to test and demonstrate the ability of Mexicodomiciled motor carriers to operate tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:05 Apr 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 safely in the United States beyond the municipalities in the United States on the United States-Mexico international border or the commercial zones of such municipalities. This action is required by the ‘‘U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007’’ and all subsequent appropriations. Comments must be received on or before May 6, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket Management System Number FMCSA– 2011–0097 by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, Ground Floor, Room 12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number for this notice. See the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading below for instructions on submitting comments and additional information. Note that all comments received, including any personal information provided, will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov. Please see the ‘‘Privacy Act’’ heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov at any time or to Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the DOT Headquarters Building at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 Privacy Act System of Records Notice for the DOT Federal Docket Management System published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00144 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24293 https://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/ E8-785.pdf. Public Participation: The https:// www.regulations.gov Web site is generally available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can get electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ‘‘help’’ section of the https://www.regulations.gov Web site. Comments received after the comment closing date will be included in the docket, and will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcelo Perez, FMCSA, North American Borders Division, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. Telephone (512) 916–5440 Ext. 228; email marcelo.perez@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On May 25, 2007, the President signed into law the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (the Act), (Pub. L. 110–28, 121 Stat. 112, 183, May 25, 2007). Section 6901 of the Act requires that certain actions be taken by the Department of Transportation (the Department) as a condition of obligating or expending appropriated funds to grant authority to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond the municipalities in the United States on the United States-Mexico international border or the commercial zones of such municipalities (border commercial zones). On July 8, 2011, FMCSA announced in the Federal Register [76 FR 40420] its intent to proceed with the initiation of a U.S.-Mexico cross-border long-haul trucking pilot program to test and demonstrate the ability of Mexicodomiciled motor carriers to operate safely in the United States beyond the border commercial zones as detailed in the Agency’s April 13, 2011, Federal Register notice [76 FR 20807]. The pilot program is a part of FMCSA’s implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) crossborder long-haul trucking provisions in compliance with section 6901(b)(2)(B) of the Act. FMCSA reviewed, assessed, and evaluated the required safety measures as noted in the July 8, 2011, notice and considered all comments received on or before May 13, 2011, in response to the April 13, 2011, notice. Additionally, to the extent practicable, FMCSA considered comments received after May 13, 2011. In accordance with section 6901(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Act, FMCSA is required to publish in the Federal E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24292-24293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09659]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
California

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 
23 U.S.C. 327, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. 
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to 
announce actions taken by Caltrans, and other Federal Agencies: US Army 
Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife, USDA Six Rivers 
National Forest: Smith River National Recreation Area, US National Park 
Service, NOAA National Marine Fisheries, that are final within the 
meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed 
highway project, the 197/199 Safe STAA Access Project which involves 
curve realignment and widening at seven locations on SR 197 p.m. 3.2-
4.5, and US 199 20.5-26.5, and the replacement of a bridge on US 199 
p.m. 24.08 in the County of Del Norte, State of California. Those 
actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, 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 highway 
project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before September 
23, 2013. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim 
provides a time period of less than 150 days for filing such claim, 
then that shorter time period still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Sandra Rosas, Senior Environmental Planner, California Department of 
Transportation, 1656 Union Street, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 441-5730, 
Sandra_rosas@dot.ca.gov.
Carol Heidsiek, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 601 Startare Dr. 
Box 14, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 443-0855, 
carol.a.heidsiek@spd02.usace.army.mil.
Greg Schmidt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1655 Heindon Road, 
Arcata, California 95521, (707) 822-7201, Gregory_Schmidt@fws.gov.
George Frey, U.S.D.A. Six Rivers National Forest: Smith River National 
Recreation Area, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA 95501, (707) 441-3631, 
gfrey@fs.fed.us.
Stephen Bowes, U.S. National Park Service, CA Wild and Scenic Rivers 
Coordinator, National Park Service, 1111 Jackson Street, Suite 700, 
Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 817-1451, stephen_bowes@nps.gov.
Chuck Glasgow, N.O.A.A. National Marine Fisheries Service, 1655 Heindon 
Road, Arcata, California 95521, (707) 825-5170, Chuck.Glasgow@NOAA.gov.


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. Notice is hereby given that the 
Caltrans, and U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. N.O.A.A. National Marine Fisheries 
Service, and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers have taken final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, 
and approvals for the following highway project in the State of 
California: The proposed project is located in Del Norte County on SR 
197 and US 199, east of US 101. The primary purpose of the proposed 
project is to improve spot locations on SR 197 and US 199 in Del Norte 
County to allow reclassification of the SR 197-US 199 corridor as part 
of the STAA network of truck routes. The project involves realigning 
curves, widening and replacement of a bridge. The actions by the 
Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are 
described in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, 
approved on April 10, 2013, in the FHWA Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) issued on April 10, 2013, and in other documents in the 
FHWA project records. The EA, FONSI, and other project records are 
available by contacting Caltrans at the addresses provided above. The 
Caltrans EA and FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web 
site at https://www.dot.ca.gov/dist1/d1projects/197-199_staa/
    The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers decision and Nation Wide Permit are 
available by contacting the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers at the address 
provided above.
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consultation and Biological 
Opinion are available by contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
at the address provided above.
    The U.S. N.O.A.A National Marine Fisheries consultation and Letter 
of Concurrence are available by contacting U.S. N.O.A.A National Marine 
Fisheries at the address provided above.
    The Forest Service 4(f) and National Scenic Rivers consultations 
are available by contacting the Forest Service at the address provided 
above.
    The U.S National Park Service National Scenic River consultation is 
available by contacting the National Park Service 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. 
4321-4351]; Federal Aid Highway Act; [23 U.S. C109].
    2. Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q).
    3. Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-11].

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    5. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d) (1)]; The Uniform Relocation Assistance Act and Real 
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.
    6. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675; 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).
    7. 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. 13112 Invasive Species.
    8. Wild and Scenic Rivers 16 U.S.C. 1271-1287.
    9. Endangered Species Act 16 U.S.C. 1531-1543.
    10. Clean Water Act 33 U.S.C. 1251-1376.

(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: April 17, 2013.
Steve Pyburn,
North Team Leader, State Programs, Federal Highway Administration, 
Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. 2013-09659 Filed 4-23-13; 8:45 am]
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