Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Sterling Highway Milepost 45 to 60 Project in Alaska, 26741-26742 [2018-12342]

Download as PDF 26741 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 111 / Friday, June 8, 2018 / Notices mistakenly compared pre-tax and aftertax revenues. In that decision, the Board stated that it would institute a separate proceeding in which Class I railroads would be required to submit the annual tax information necessary for the Board’s annual RSAM calculation. Id. at 5–6. In Annual Submission of Tax Information for Use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method, EP 682 (STB served Feb. 26, 2010), the Board adopted rules to require AAR—a national trade association—to annually calculate and submit to the Board the weighted average state tax rate for each Class I railroad. See 49 CFR 1135.2(a). On May 29, 2018, AAR filed its calculation of the weighted average state tax rates for 2017, listed below for each Class I railroad: WEIGHTED AVERAGE STATE TAX RATES [In percent] 2017 (%) Railroad BNSF Railway Company ............................................................................................................. CSX Transportation, Inc .............................................................................................................. Grand Trunk Corporation ............................................................................................................. The Kansas City Southern Railway ............................................................................................. Norfolk Southern Combined ........................................................................................................ Soo Line Corporation ................................................................................................................... Union Pacific Railroad Company ................................................................................................. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Any party wishing to comment on AAR’s calculation of the 2017 weighted average state tax rates should file a comment by July 9, 2018. See 49 CFR 1135.2(c). If any comments opposing AAR’s calculations are filed, AAR’s reply will be due by July 30, 2018. Id. If any comments are filed, the Board will review AAR’s submission, together with the comments, and serve a decision within 60 days of the close of the record that either accepts, rejects, or modifies AAR’s railroad-specific tax information. Id. If no comments are filed by July 9, 2018, AAR’s submitted weighted average state tax rates will be automatically adopted by the Board, effective July 10, 2018. Id. Alaska. Those actions grant approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l). A claim seeking judicial review of FHWA actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before November 5, 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 applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Lohrey, Planner, Federal Highway Administration, Alaska Division, 709 West 9th Street, Room 851, Juneau, AK 99802, telephone (907) 586–7418; email: John.Lohrey@dot.gov. The FHWA Decided: June 4, 2018. By the Board, Scott M. Zimmerman, Acting Alaska Division Office’s normal Director, Office of Proceedings. business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Alaska Time), Monday through Friday, Brendetta Jones, except Federal holidays. You may also Clearance Clerk. contact Kelly Summers, P.E., Project [FR Doc. 2018–12349 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] Manager, Alaska Department of BILLING CODE 4915–01–P Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region, P.O. Box 196900, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Anchorage, AK 99519–6900, telephone (907) 465–0542; email: Kelly.Summers@ alaska.gov. The DOT&PF Central Federal Highway Administration Region’s normal business hours are 8:00 Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Alaska Time), on Sterling Highway Milepost 45 to 60 Monday through Friday, except State Project in Alaska and Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is AGENCY: Federal Highway hereby given that FHWA has taken final Administration (FHWA), DOT. agency action subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l) ACTION: Notice of limitation of claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA and by issuing approvals for the Sterling Highway Milepost 45 to 60 Project in other Federal agencies. the State of Alaska, project number F– SUMMARY: This notice announces actions 021–2(15)/53014. The selected route is the Juneau Creek Alternative. The route taken by FWHA that are final. The passes north of the community of actions relate to the proposed Sterling Cooper Landing and remains north of Highway Milepost 45–60 Project in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the State of the Kenai River throughout. From VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jun 07, 2018 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5.289 5.628 7.961 5.409 6.194 8.134 5.666 2016 (%) 5.288 5.160 7.761 5.447 5.410 8.071 5.636 % Change 0.001 0.468 0.200 ¥0.038 0.784 0.063 0.030 Quartz Creek Road near MP 45, the alternative will result in reconstruction of the existing Sterling Highway for approximately two miles, will diverge and will result in a newly constructed highway for approximately 10 miles (with a new bridge over Juneau Creek Canyon), and will join and reconstruct the existing alignment again for approximately 2.5 miles to an intersection with Skilak Loop Rd. near MP 58. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the law under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation (Final EIS) for the project, approved March 7, 2018, and in the FHWA Record of Decision (ROD) issued on May 31, 2018. The Final EIS and ROD approved by FHWA are available on the project website: https://sterlinghighway.net and may be viewed at the FHWA and DOT&PF addresses provided above. This Notice applies to all Federal Agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and to 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– 4335]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]; Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA) [16 U.S.C. 3164]. 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, as amended [49 U.S.C. 303]; ANILCA Title XI (Conservation System Units) [16 U.S.C. Ch. 58, Subchapter IV, Section 3161 et seq]; National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act [16 U.S.C. 668dd]. E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1 26742 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 111 / Friday, June 8, 2018 / Notices 4. Fish and Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]; Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act [16 U.S.C. 668–668d]; Magnuson-Steven Fishery Conservation and Management Act/Sustainable Fisheries Act [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)–470(ll)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]; Native American Graves 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]; ANILCA Title VIII, Section 810 (Subsistence) [16 U.S.C. 3120; Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Act [42 U.S.C 4601 et seq]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300(f)–300(j)(6)]; Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, [16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001–4128]. 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; E.O. 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; E.O. 13168 Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l) Issued on: June 1, 2018. Sandra A. Garcia-Aline, Federal Highway Administration, Alaska Division Administrator, Juneau. BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 [Docket No. FMCSA–2006–26367] Medical Review Board (MRB) Meeting: Public Meeting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Jun 07, 2018 Jkt 241001 written comments on the topics to be considered during the meeting by Wednesday, June 13, to Federal Docket Management System (FDMC) Docket Number FMCSA–2008–0362 for the MRB using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. I. Background [Docket No. FMCSA–2007–28043] The MRB is composed of five medical experts who each serve 2-year terms. Section 4116 of SAFETEA–LU requires the Secretary of Transportation, with the advice of the MRB and the chief medical examiner, to establish, review, and revise ‘‘medical standards for operators of commercial motor vehicles that will ensure that the physical condition of operators of commercial motor vehicles is adequate to enable them to operate the vehicles safely.’’ The MRB operates in accordance with FACA under the terms of its charter, filed November 25, 2017. II. Agenda [FR Doc. 2018–12342 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] AGENCY: FMCSA announces a meeting of its Medical Review Board (MRB) on Monday and Tuesday, June 25–26, 2018. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 25–26, 2018, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the FMCSA National Training Center, 1310 N Courthouse Road, Arlington, VA, 6th floor. Copies of the task statement and an agenda for the entire meeting will be made available in advance of the meeting at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mrb. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 366–5221, mrb@dot.gov. Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Ms. Watson at (202) 366–2551, shannon.watson@dot.gov, by Wednesday, June 13. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: The MRB will finalize its Task 17–1 recommendations to the Agency that it began at its July 2017 meeting on the revision of the Agency’s handbook for medical examiners (ME) on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry), for their use in evaluating interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers for a medical qualification determination. III. Meeting Participation The meeting is open to the public for its entirety. Oral comments from the public will be heard during the meeting, at the discretion of the MRB Chairman. Members of the public may submit PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued on: June 4, 2018. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2018–12354 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Hours of Service (HOS) of Drivers; American Pyrotechnics Assn. (APA); Request To Add New Members to Current APA Exemption; Request for Comments Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments. AGENCY: The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) has requested an exemption for three member companies—Artisan Pyrotechnics Inc., Montana Display Fireworks, Inc., and ZY Pyrotechnics, LLC dba Skyshooter Displays, Inc.—from the prohibition on driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) after the 14th hour after the driver comes on duty. Fifty APA members currently hold such an exemption during the Independence Day period each year, terminating on July 8, 2020. If granted, this exemption would terminate at the same time as the other 50 exempted carriers. The APA maintains that the terms and conditions of the limited exemption would ensure a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety achieved without the exemption. DATES: Comments are due no later than July 9, 2018. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08JNN1.SGM 08JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26741-26742]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12342]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Sterling Highway 
Milepost 45 to 60 Project in Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of limitation of claims for judicial review of actions 
by FHWA and other Federal agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by FWHA that are final. 
The actions relate to the proposed Sterling Highway Milepost 45-60 
Project in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the State of Alaska. Those 
actions grant approvals for the project.

DATES: By this notice, FHWA is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l). A claim seeking judicial review of 
FHWA actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is 
filed on or before November 5, 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 applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Lohrey, Planner, Federal Highway 
Administration, Alaska Division, 709 West 9th Street, Room 851, Juneau, 
AK 99802, telephone (907) 586-7418; email: [email protected]. The 
FHWA Alaska Division Office's normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. (Alaska Time), Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. You may also contact Kelly Summers, P.E., Project Manager, 
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central 
Region, P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, AK 99519-6900, telephone (907) 465-
0542; email: [email protected]. The DOT&PF Central Region's 
normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Alaska Time), Monday 
through Friday, except State and Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FHWA has taken 
final agency action subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l) by issuing approvals 
for the Sterling Highway Milepost 45 to 60 Project in the State of 
Alaska, project number F-021-2(15)/53014. The selected route is the 
Juneau Creek Alternative. The route passes north of the community of 
Cooper Landing and remains north of the Kenai River throughout. From 
Quartz Creek Road near MP 45, the alternative will result in 
reconstruction of the existing Sterling Highway for approximately two 
miles, will diverge and will result in a newly constructed highway for 
approximately 10 miles (with a new bridge over Juneau Creek Canyon), 
and will join and reconstruct the existing alignment again for 
approximately 2.5 miles to an intersection with Skilak Loop Rd. near MP 
58.
    The actions by the Federal agencies, and the law under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact 
Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation (Final EIS) for the 
project, approved March 7, 2018, and in the FHWA Record of Decision 
(ROD) issued on May 31, 2018. The Final EIS and ROD approved by FHWA 
are available on the project website: https://sterlinghighway.net and 
may be viewed at the FHWA and DOT&PF addresses provided above.
    This Notice applies to all Federal Agency decisions as of the 
issuance date of this notice and to all laws under which such actions 
were taken, including but not limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4335]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]; 
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA) [16 
U.S.C. 3164].
    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, as amended [49 U.S.C. 303]; ANILCA Title XI (Conservation System 
Units) [16 U.S.C. Ch. 58, Subchapter IV, Section 3161 et seq]; National 
Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act [16 U.S.C. 668dd].

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    4. Fish and Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544]; 
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)]; Migratory 
Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712]; Bald and Golden Eagle Protection 
Act [16 U.S.C. 668-668d]; Magnuson-Steven Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act/Sustainable Fisheries Act [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)-470(ll)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 
U.S.C. 469-469(c)]; Native American Graves 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]; ANILCA Title VIII, Section 810 (Subsistence) [16 U.S.C. 3120; 
Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Act [42 U.S.C 4601 et 
seq].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 
300(f)-300(j)(6)]; Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, [16 U.S.C. 3921, 
3931]; Flood Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128].
    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; E.O. 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural 
Resources; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species; E.O. 13168 Responsibilities of 
Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds.

    Authority:  23 U.S.C. 139(l)

    Issued on: June 1, 2018.
Sandra A. Garcia-Aline,
Federal Highway Administration, Alaska Division Administrator, Juneau.
[FR Doc. 2018-12342 Filed 6-7-18; 8:45 am]
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