Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in North Carolina, 64594-64595 [2013-25606]

Download as PDF 64594 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (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.) email: rwhancock@dot.state.nc.us. NCDOT—Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Office’s normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Authority: 23 U.S.C. § 139(l)(1) Federal agencies have taken final agency Issued On: October 9, 2013. action subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by Phillip A. Ditzler, issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the Division Administrator, Salem, Oregon. State of North Carolina: I–77 High [FR Doc. 2013–24960 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] Occupancy/Toll (HOT) lanes, Federal BILLING CODE 4910–22–P Aid No. NHS–077–1(210), NHF–077– 1(209)9, and IMF–1(183)299 from I–277 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Brookshire Freeway—Exit 11) to NC 150 (Exit 36) in the city and towns of Federal Highway Administration Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Final Federal Agency Actions on Carolina and the Town of Mooresville in Proposed Highway in North Carolina Iredell County, North Carolina. The project is also known as State AGENCY: Federal Highway Transportation Improvement Program Administration (FHWA), DOT (STIP) Projects I–3311C, I–5405, and I– ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA 4750AA. The project is approximately 26 miles long and includes the and Other Federal Agencies. following actions: (1) I–3311C—Construct two HOT SUMMARY: This notice announces actions lanes along I–77 from just north of the taken by the FHWA and other Federal I–77/I–85 interchange (connecting to I– agencies that are final within the 5405 HOT lane project) to and along I– meaning of 23 U.S.C. § 139(l)(1). The 277. actions relate to a proposed highway a. Southbound I–77—Construct one project, I–77 High Occupancy/Toll HOT lane from the southern terminus of (HOT) lanes, from I–277 (Brookshire the existing southbound HOT lane Freeway—Exit 11) to NC 150 (Exit 36), (south of I–85) to I–277; construct an Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties, additional HOT lane southbound from North Carolina. Those actions grant the southern terminus of I–5405 (north licenses, permits, and approvals for the of I–85/I–77 interchange) to I–277. project. b. Northbound I–77—Construct two DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is HOT lanes northbound from I–277 to advising the public of final agency northbound southern terminus of I– actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A 5405 (north of I–85). claim seeking judicial review of the c. Both directions of I–277—Construct Federal agency actions on the highway one HOT lane in each direction from I– project will be barred unless the claim 77 to North Brevard Street (with HOT is filled on or before March 28, 2014. If lane designation beginning and ending the Federal law that authorizes judicial at North Tryon Street). review of a claim provides a time period (2) I–5405—I–77 from I–277 of less than 150 days for filing such (Brookshire Freeway) to Exit 28; convert claim, then that shorter time period still existing HOV lanes to HOT lanes and applies. extend northward to Exit 28. Add FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. additional HOT lane in each direction Clarence W. Coleman, P. E., beginning at I–85 to Exit 28 for a total Preconstruction and Environment of 2 HOT lanes in each direction. Director, Federal Highway (3) I–4750AA—Construct one HOT Administration, 310 New Bern Avenue, lane in each direction along I–77 from Suite 410, Raleigh, North Carolina, Exit 28 (connecting to I–5405 HOT lane 27601–1418; Telephone: (919) 747– project) to Brawley School Road (Exit 7014; email: clarence.coleman@dot.gov. 35), with construction ending FHWA North Carolina Division Office’s approximately 5,500 feet north of the normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 NC 150 bridge (Exit 36). Northbound p.m. (Eastern Time). Mr. Richard W. and southbound HOT designations Hancock., Project Development and begin and end at Brawley School Road Environmental Analysis Branch (Exit 35). Manager, North Carolina Department of (4) Designation of HOT lanes as HOT Transportation (NCDOT), 1548 Mail 3+. The actions by the Federal agencies, Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699–1548; Telephone (919) 707–6000, and the laws under which such actions VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 were taken, are described in the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved on October 16, 2013, and in other documents in the FHWA administrative record. The FONSI and other documents in the FHWA administrative record file are available by contacting the FHWA or NCDOT at the addresses 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.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 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319]. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 USC 1531–1544 and Section 1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act [16 U.S.C. 1361], Anadromous Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)757(g)], Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)], Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712], Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-11]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251– 1377]; Coastal Barrier Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3501–3510]; Coastal Zone Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1451–1465]; Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601–4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401–406]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271– 1287]; Emergency Wetlands Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; TEA–21 Wetlands Mitigation [23 U.S.C. E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001–4128]. 8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA; 42 U.S.C. 11011 et seq.); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) [42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)]. 9. 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. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287 Preserve America; E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; and E.O. 13186— Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (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.) 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 March 28, 2014. 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. Ms. Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492–4640, Email address: Catherine.Batey@dot.gov. The FHWA Illinois Division Office’s normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. You may also contact Mr. John A. Fortmann, P.E., Illinois Department of Transportation, Deputy Director of Highways, Region One Engineer, 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: (847) 705–4000. The Illinois Department of Transportation Region One’s normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of Illinois: Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) reconstruct and widen the Circle Interchange, I–90/I–94 and I–290/ Issued on: October 23, 2013. Congress Parkway, a total project length Clarence W. Coleman, of approximately 2.7 miles including Preconstruction and Environment Director, two new flyover ramps and nine cross Raleigh, North Carolina. street bridges. The actions by the [FR Doc. 2013–25606 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] Federal agencies, and the laws under BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P which such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Assessment (EA) for the project approved on June 11, 2013 the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued Federal Highway Administration on September 17, 2013; and in other Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions documents in the FHWA administrative on Proposed Highway in Illinois record. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the FHWA administrative AGENCY: Federal Highway record file are available by contacting Administration (FHWA), DOT. the FHWA or the Illinois Department of ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims Transportation at the addresses for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA provided above. The EA and FONSI and and other Federal Agencies. all other supporting documentation can SUMMARY: This notice announces actions be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at taken by the FHWA and other Federal www.circleinterchange.org. agencies that are final within the This notice applies to all Federal meaning of 23 USC § 139(l)(1). The agency decisions as of the issuance date actions relate to a proposed highway of this notice and all laws under which project, Circle Interchange, I–90/I–94 such actions were taken, including but and I–290/Congress Parkway in Cook not limited to: County, Illinois. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the 1. General: National Environmental project. Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351] Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]. advising the public of final agency VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Jkt 232001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00129 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64595 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 [49 U.S.C. 303 and 23 U.S.C. 138]. 4. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]. 6. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 401 and 404) [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271–1287]. 8. 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. (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: September 25, 2013. Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois. [FR Doc. 2013–24969 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [Docket No. MARAD–2013 0114] Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel WEATHERVANE; 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25606]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in North 
Carolina

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by FHWA and Other Federal Agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other 
Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. Sec.  
139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, I-77 High 
Occupancy/Toll (HOT) lanes, from I-277 (Brookshire Freeway--Exit 11) to 
NC 150 (Exit 36), Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties, North Carolina. 
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 highway project will be barred 
unless the claim is filled on or before March 28, 2014. 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: Mr. Clarence W. Coleman, P. E., 
Preconstruction and Environment Director, Federal Highway 
Administration, 310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410, Raleigh, North 
Carolina, 27601-1418; Telephone: (919) 747-7014; email: 
clarence.coleman@dot.gov. FHWA North Carolina Division Office's normal 
business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). Mr. Richard W. 
Hancock., Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch 
Manager, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), 1548 Mail 
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548; Telephone (919) 
707-6000, email: rwhancock@dot.state.nc.us. NCDOT--Project Development 
and Environmental Analysis Branch Office's normal business hours are 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and 
other Federal agencies have taken final agency action subject to 23 
U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the 
following highway project in the State of North Carolina: I-77 High 
Occupancy/Toll (HOT) lanes, Federal Aid No. NHS-077-1(210), NHF-077-
1(209)9, and IMF-1(183)299 from I-277 (Brookshire Freeway--Exit 11) to 
NC 150 (Exit 36) in the city and towns of Charlotte, Huntersville, 
Cornelius, and Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the 
Town of Mooresville in Iredell County, North Carolina. The project is 
also known as State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Projects 
I-3311C, I-5405, and I-4750AA. The project is approximately 26 miles 
long and includes the following actions:
    (1) I-3311C--Construct two HOT lanes along I-77 from just north of 
the I-77/I-85 interchange (connecting to I-5405 HOT lane project) to 
and along I-277.
    a. Southbound I-77--Construct one HOT lane from the southern 
terminus of the existing southbound HOT lane (south of I-85) to I-277; 
construct an additional HOT lane southbound from the southern terminus 
of I-5405 (north of I-85/I-77 interchange) to I-277.
    b. Northbound I-77--Construct two HOT lanes northbound from I-277 
to northbound southern terminus of I-5405 (north of I-85).
    c. Both directions of I-277--Construct one HOT lane in each 
direction from I-77 to North Brevard Street (with HOT lane designation 
beginning and ending at North Tryon Street).
    (2) I-5405--I-77 from I-277 (Brookshire Freeway) to Exit 28; 
convert existing HOV lanes to HOT lanes and extend northward to Exit 
28. Add additional HOT lane in each direction beginning at I-85 to Exit 
28 for a total of 2 HOT lanes in each direction.
    (3) I-4750AA--Construct one HOT lane in each direction along I-77 
from Exit 28 (connecting to I-5405 HOT lane project) to Brawley School 
Road (Exit 35), with construction ending approximately 5,500 feet north 
of the NC 150 bridge (Exit 36). Northbound and southbound HOT 
designations begin and end at Brawley School Road (Exit 35).
    (4) Designation of HOT lanes as HOT 3+.
    The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved on October 16, 2013, and in 
other documents in the FHWA administrative record. The FONSI and other 
documents in the FHWA administrative record file are available by 
contacting the FHWA or NCDOT at the addresses 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.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 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) 
[23 U.S.C. 319].
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 USC 1531-1544 and Section 
1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act [16 U.S.C. 1361], Anadromous Fish 
Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757(a)-757(g)], Fish and Wildlife 
Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)], Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 
U.S.C. 703-712], Magnuson-Stevenson Fishery Conservation and Management 
Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
    5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et 
seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 
470(aa)-11]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 
469-469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act 
(NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001-3013].
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 
1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, 
Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377]; Coastal Barrier 
Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3501-3510]; Coastal Zone Management Act [16 
U.S.C. 1451-1465]; Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 
4601-4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. 300(f)-
300(j)(6)]; Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 401-406]; Wild 
and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271-1287]; Emergency Wetlands 
Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; TEA-21 Wetlands Mitigation [23 
U.S.C.

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103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11)]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 
4001-4128].
    8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601-9675]; 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA; 42 U.S.C. 
11011 et seq.); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) [42 
U.S.C. 6901-6992(k)].
    9. 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. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287 Preserve America; 
E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental 
Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; and E.O. 13186--Responsibilities 
of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds.

(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: October 23, 2013.
Clarence W. Coleman,
Preconstruction and Environment Director, Raleigh, North Carolina.
[FR Doc. 2013-25606 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
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