Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Tennessee Improvement Project in Tennessee, 42876 [2017-19173]

Download as PDF 42876 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 12, 2017 / Notices Tennessee Division Office’s normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central Time). You may also contact Susannah Kniazewycz, Environmental Division Director, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), James K. Polk Building, Suite 900, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243–0334; Telephone (615) 741–3655, Susannah.Kniazewycz@tn.gov. TDOT Environmental Division’s normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Constance Hamilton, hereby given that the FHWA and other Acting Assistant United States Trade Federal agencies have taken final agency Representative for African Affairs, Office of actions by issuing licenses, permits, and the United States Trade Representative. approvals for the following highway [FR Doc. 2017–19253 Filed 9–11–17; 8:45 am] project in the State of Tennessee: SR 162 BILLING CODE 3290–F7–P (Pellissippi Parkway) Improvements, Blount County, Tennessee. The proposed action will extend and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION construct a new 4.38-mile section of SR 162 (Pellissippi Parkway) from the Federal Highway Administration current terminus of Pellissippi Parkway/ Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions I–140 at SR 33 (Old Knoxville Highway) to US 321/SR 73 (Lamar Alexander on Proposed Highway in Tennessee Parkway). The Selected Alternative Improvement Project in Tennessee (Preferred Alternative) proposes a fourlane divided highway with two travel AGENCY: Federal Highway lanes in each direction. Portions of the Administration (FHWA), DOT. corridor include diamond interchanges ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims to connect the new roadway with SR 33 for judicial review of actions by FHWA and US 11/Sevierville Road, and a and other Federal agencies. trumpet interchange to terminate the SUMMARY: This notice announces actions new roadway at US 321/SR 73. The actions by the Federal agencies, taken by the FHWA and other Federal and the laws under which such actions agencies that are final within the meaning of U.S.C. 139(I)(1). The actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) relate to a proposed highway project, for the project, approved on September State Route (SR) 162 (Pellissippi 10, 2015; in the FHWA Record of Parkway Extension) Improvements, Decision (ROD) issued on August 31, from SR 33 (Old Knoxville Highway) to 2017; and in other documents in the US 321/SR 73 (Lamar Alexander FHWA project records. The FEIS, ROD, Parkway) in Blount County, Tennessee. and other documents in the FHWA Those actions grant licenses, permits, project records are available by and approvals for the project. contacting the FHWA or TDOT at the DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is addresses provided above. The FHWA advising the public of final agency FEIS and ROD can be viewed and actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). A downloaded from the project Web site at claim seeking judicial review of the https://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/ Federal agency actions on the highway pellissippi, or viewed at the TDOT— project will be barred unless the claim Environmental Division, James K. Polk is filed on or before February 9, 2018. Building, Suite 900, 505 Deaderick If the Federal law that authorizes Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243– judicial review of a claim provides a 0334. time period of less than 150 days for This notice applies to all Federal filing such claim, then that shorter time agency decisions as of the issuance date period still applies. of this notice and all laws under which FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For such actions were taken, including but FHWA: Ms. Theresa Claxton; Planning not limited to: and Program Management Team Leader; 1. General: National Environmental Federal Highway Administration; Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– Tennessee Division Office; 404 BNA 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 Drive, Building 200, Suite 508; U.S.C. 109, 23 U.S.C. 128, and 23 U.S.C. Nashville, Tennessee 37217; Telephone 139]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– (615) 781–5770; email: 7671(q). Theresa.Claxton@dot.gov. FHWA pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 sequence, in the list of designated subSaharan African countries, the name ‘‘Togo,’’ in alphabetical sequence. The foregoing modifications to the HTS are effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the effective date of this notice. Imports claiming preferential tariff treatment under the AGOA for entries of textile and apparel articles should ensure that those entries meet the applicable visa requirements. See 66 FR 7837 (January 25, 2001). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:19 Sep 11, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [23 U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303]. 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 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.]. 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section 401, and Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251– 1377]. 8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]. 9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 Floodplain Management; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; E.O. 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations; E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 13166 Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP); E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality. (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), as amended by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Pub. L. No. 114–94. Issued on: August 31, 2017. Pamela M. Kordenbrock, Division Administrator, Nashville, Tennessee. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 12, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 42876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19173]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Tennessee Improvement Project in Tennessee

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 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). 
The actions relate to a proposed highway project, State Route (SR) 162 
(Pellissippi Parkway Extension) Improvements, from SR 33 (Old Knoxville 
Highway) to US 321/SR 73 (Lamar Alexander Parkway) in Blount County, 
Tennessee. 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(I)(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 February 9, 2018. 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: For FHWA: Ms. Theresa Claxton; 
Planning and Program Management Team Leader; Federal Highway 
Administration; Tennessee Division Office; 404 BNA Drive, Building 200, 
Suite 508; Nashville, Tennessee 37217; Telephone (615) 781-5770; email: 
Theresa.Claxton@dot.gov. FHWA Tennessee Division Office's normal 
business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central Time). You may also 
contact Susannah Kniazewycz, Environmental Division Director, Tennessee 
Department of Transportation (TDOT), James K. Polk Building, Suite 900, 
505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0334; Telephone (615) 
741-3655, Susannah.Kniazewycz@tn.gov. TDOT Environmental Division's 
normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Tennessee: SR 162 (Pellissippi Parkway) Improvements, 
Blount County, Tennessee. The proposed action will extend and construct 
a new 4.38-mile section of SR 162 (Pellissippi Parkway) from the 
current terminus of Pellissippi Parkway/I-140 at SR 33 (Old Knoxville 
Highway) to US 321/SR 73 (Lamar Alexander Parkway). The Selected 
Alternative (Preferred Alternative) proposes a four-lane divided 
highway with two travel lanes in each direction. Portions of the 
corridor include diamond interchanges to connect the new roadway with 
SR 33 and US 11/Sevierville Road, and a trumpet interchange to 
terminate the new roadway at US 321/SR 73.
    The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement (FEIS) for the project, approved on September 10, 2015; in 
the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on August 31, 2017; and in 
other documents in the FHWA project records. The FEIS, ROD, and other 
documents in the FHWA project records are available by contacting the 
FHWA or TDOT at the addresses provided above. The FHWA FEIS and ROD can 
be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at https://www.tn.gov/tdot/topic/pellissippi, or viewed at the TDOT--Environmental 
Division, James K. Polk Building, Suite 900, 505 Deaderick Street, 
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0334.
    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, 23 U.S.C. 128, and 
23 U.S.C. 139].
    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 [23 U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303].
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and 
Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-
667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    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.].
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 
4201-4209].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, 
Section 401, and Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377].
    8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601-9675].
    9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 
Floodplain Management; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; E.O. 12898 Federal 
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and 
Low Income Populations; E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 13166 Improving Access to Services for 
Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP); E.O. 11514 Protection 
and Enhancement of Environmental Quality.

(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), as amended by the Fixing 
America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Pub. L. No. 114-94.

    Issued on: August 31, 2017.
Pamela M. Kordenbrock,
Division Administrator, Nashville, Tennessee.
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