Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California, 39746-39747 [2016-14391]

Download as PDF 39746 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 117 / Friday, June 17, 2016 / Notices FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https:// www.dot.ca.gov/dist8/Project-SR-60Truck-Climbing.html. 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. Council on Environmental Quality regulations; 2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 3. Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970; 4. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21, Pub. L. 112– 141); 5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990; 6. Noise Control Act of 1979; 7. 23 CFR part 772 FHWA Noise Standards, Policies and Procedures; 8. Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 4(f); 9. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987; 10. Endangered Species Act of 1973; 11. Migratory Bird Treaty Act; 12. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; 13. Historic Sites Act of 1935; 14. Executive Order 11990— Protection of Wetlands; 15. Executive Order 12898— Environmental Justice; 16. Executive Order 13112—Invasive Species; 17. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970; (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). Shawn E. Oliver, Team Leader, Program Development, Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, CA. [FR Doc. 2016–14390 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: This notice provides information regarding FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic 10″ and 19″ Type MBT Lined Brake shoe, 10″ and 19″ Brake bearing SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Jun 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 assembly kit, 19″ Type MBT for restoration of electrical and mechanical systems of the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge over English Kills in New York City, NY. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is June 20, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via email at gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. William Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–1397, or via email at William.Winne@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Background The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for use of nondomestic 10″ and 19″ Type MBT Lined Brake shoe, 10″ and 19″ Brake bearing assembly kit, 19″ Type MBT for restoration of electrical and mechanical systems of the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge over English Kills in New York City, NY. In accordance with Division K, section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015’’ (Pub. L. 113–235), FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site; (https:// www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ contracts/waivers.cfm?id=123) on April 20th. The FHWA received no comments in response to the publication. Based on all the information available to the agency, FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers of 10″ and 19″ Type MBT Lined Brake shoe, 10″ PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and 19″ Brake bearing assembly kit, 19″ Type MBT for restoration of electrical and mechanical systems of the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge over English Kills in New York City, NY. In accordance with the provisions of section 117 of the SAFETEA–LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–244, 122 Stat. 1572), FHWA is providing this notice as its finding that a waiver of Buy America requirements is appropriate. The FHWA invites public comment on this finding for an additional 15 days following the effective date of the finding. Comments may be submitted to FHWA’s Web site via the link provided to the waiver page noted above. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 313; Pub. L. 110–161, 23 CFR 635.410 Issued on: June 10, 2016. Gregory G. Nadeau, Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2016–14392 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–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 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). AGENCY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans, and USFWS, that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project on Interstate 15 from Cajalco Road, Post Mile (PM) 36.8 to State Route 60 (SR–60) PM 51.4 through the cities of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley, and portions of incorporated Riverside County, 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 November 14, 2016. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 117 / Friday, June 17, 2016 / Notices than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Caltrans: James Shankel, Senior Environmental Planner, California Department of Transportation District 8, Division of Environmental Planning, 464 West 4th Street, 6th Floor, MS 827, San Bernardino, California, 92401–1400, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., telephone (909) 383– 6379, or email James.Shankel@ dot.ca.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 Caltrans and USFWS 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: Construction of one or two tolled express lanes in each direction on I–15 in Riverside County between PM 36.8 and PM 51.4. Sign improvements would also be made to inform and guide users of the new tolled express lanes. Advanced signage is required to be posted at a minimum of two miles prior to the start of the tolled express lanes. The project limits for the signage extend from PM 34.7 in Riverside County to PM 1.3 in San Bernardino County. The Build Alternative would specifically provide one tolled express lane in each direction from Cajalco Road to Hidden Valley Parkway, provide two tolled express lanes in each direction from Hidden Valley Parkway northbound and Second Street southbound (Norco) to Cantu Galleano Ranch Road (Eastvale/ Jurupa Valley), and construct one tolled express lane in each direction from Cantu Galleano Ranch Road (Eastvale/ Jurupa Valley) to SR–60, with isolated outside widening at Riverside Avenue to maintain lane balance for the SR–60 West Bound loop connector. The total length of the express lanes is approximately 14.6 miles. The purpose of the I–15 Express Lanes Project is to improve existing and future traffic operations and mainline travel times, expand travel choice, increase travel time reliability, and expand tolled express lane network. The lane improvements are located within Riverside County, California, and from south to north run through the cities of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley and portions of unincorporated Riverside County. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Jun 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved on May 4, 2016, and in other documents in the project records. The EA/FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans 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. Council on Environmental Quality regulations; 2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 3. Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970; 4. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21, Pub. L. 112– 141); 5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990; 6. Noise Control Act of 1979; 7. 23 CFR part 772 FHWA Noise Standards, Policies and Procedures; 8. Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 4(f); 9. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987; 10. Endangered Species Act of 1973; 11. Migratory Bird Treaty Act; 12. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; 13. Historic Sites Act of 1935; 14. Executive Order 11990— Protection of Wetlands; 15. Executive Order 12898— Environmental Justice; 16. Executive Order 13112—Invasive Species; 17. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970; (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) Shawn E. Oliver, Team Leader, Program Development, Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, CA. [FR Doc. 2016–14391 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Buy America Waiver Notification Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice provides information regarding FHWA’s finding SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39747 that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for the use of non-domestic Voith 21/R5 propulsion units compatible with domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600 rpm in the State of Virginia. DATES: The effective date of the waiver is June 20, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about this notice, please contact Mr. Gerald Yakowenko, FHWA Office of Program Administration, (202) 366–1562, or via email at gerald.yakowenko@dot.gov. For legal questions, please contact Mr. William Winne, FHWA Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–1397, or via email at William.Winne@dot.gov. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from the Federal Register’s home page at: https:// www.archives.gov and the Government Printing Office’s database at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Background The FHWA’s Buy America policy in 23 CFR 635.410 requires a domestic manufacturing process for any steel or iron products (including protective coatings) that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid construction project. The regulation also provides for a waiver of the Buy America requirements when the application would be inconsistent with the public interest or when satisfactory quality domestic steel and iron products are not sufficiently available. This notice provides information regarding FHWA’s finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for use of nondomestic Voith 21/R5 propulsion units compatible with domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600 rpm for a new Jamestown Ferry vessel in the State of Virginia. In accordance with Division K, section 122 of the ‘‘Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015’’ (Pub. L. 113–235), FHWA published a notice of intent to issue a waiver on its Web site (https:// www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ contracts/waivers.cfm?id=124) on April 21. The FHWA received no comments in response to the publication. Based on all the information available to the agency, FHWA concludes that there are no domestic manufacturers Voith 21/R5 propulsion units compatible with domestic Caterpillar engine 3512C/1600 E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39746-39747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14391]


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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 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

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SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to 
announce actions taken by Caltrans, and USFWS, that are final within 
the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed 
highway project on Interstate 15 from Cajalco Road, Post Mile (PM) 36.8 
to State Route 60 (SR-60) PM 51.4 through the cities of Corona, Norco, 
Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley, and portions of incorporated Riverside 
County, 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 November 
14, 2016. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim 
provides a time period of less

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than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period 
still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Caltrans: James Shankel, Senior 
Environmental Planner, California Department of Transportation District 
8, Division of Environmental Planning, 464 West 4th Street, 6th Floor, 
MS 827, San Bernardino, California, 92401-1400, during normal business 
hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., telephone (909) 383-6379, or email 
James.Shankel@dot.ca.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 
Caltrans and USFWS 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: Construction of one or two 
tolled express lanes in each direction on I-15 in Riverside County 
between PM 36.8 and PM 51.4. Sign improvements would also be made to 
inform and guide users of the new tolled express lanes. Advanced 
signage is required to be posted at a minimum of two miles prior to the 
start of the tolled express lanes. The project limits for the signage 
extend from PM 34.7 in Riverside County to PM 1.3 in San Bernardino 
County. The Build Alternative would specifically provide one tolled 
express lane in each direction from Cajalco Road to Hidden Valley 
Parkway, provide two tolled express lanes in each direction from Hidden 
Valley Parkway northbound and Second Street southbound (Norco) to Cantu 
Galleano Ranch Road (Eastvale/Jurupa Valley), and construct one tolled 
express lane in each direction from Cantu Galleano Ranch Road 
(Eastvale/Jurupa Valley) to SR-60, with isolated outside widening at 
Riverside Avenue to maintain lane balance for the SR-60 West Bound loop 
connector.
    The total length of the express lanes is approximately 14.6 miles. 
The purpose of the I-15 Express Lanes Project is to improve existing 
and future traffic operations and mainline travel times, expand travel 
choice, increase travel time reliability, and expand tolled express 
lane network. The lane improvements are located within Riverside 
County, California, and from south to north run through the cities of 
Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley and portions of 
unincorporated Riverside County.
    The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) 
with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, 
approved on May 4, 2016, and in other documents in the project records. 
The EA/FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting 
Caltrans 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. Council on Environmental Quality regulations;
    2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
seq.);
    3. Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970;
    4. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21, Pub. 
L. 112-141);
    5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990;
    6. Noise Control Act of 1979;
    7. 23 CFR part 772 FHWA Noise Standards, Policies and Procedures;
    8. Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 4(f);
    9. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987;
    10. Endangered Species Act of 1973;
    11. Migratory Bird Treaty Act;
    12. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended;
    13. Historic Sites Act of 1935;
    14. Executive Order 11990--Protection of Wetlands;
    15. Executive Order 12898--Environmental Justice;
    16. Executive Order 13112--Invasive Species;
    17. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act 
of 1970;

(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)

Shawn E. Oliver,
Team Leader, Program Development, Federal Highway Administration, 
Sacramento, CA.
[FR Doc. 2016-14391 Filed 6-16-16; 8:45 am]
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