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DC, we recommend that persons
consider an alternative method
(internet, fax, or professional delivery
service) of submitting comments to the
docket and ensuring their timely receipt
at DOT.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Angela Dow by telephone at 202–366–
1246, by fax at 202–366–4566, or by
mail at DOT, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, PHP–30, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
following information is provided for
each information collection:
(1) Abstract for the affected annual
report form; (2) Title of the information
collection; (3) OMB control number; (4)
Affected annual report form; (5)
Description of affected public; (6)
Estimate of total annual reporting and
recordkeeping burden; and (7)
Frequency of collection. PHMSA will
request a three-year term of approval for
each information collection activity and,
when approved by OMB, publish notice
of the approval in the Federal Register.
PHMSA Form F 7000–1.1 is used to
report both hazardous liquid and carbon
dioxide pipeline systems. PHMSA
proposes adding ‘‘carbon dioxide’’ to
the form name.
In Part J, PHMSA proposes removing
the column for ‘‘Rural Low-Stress
Pipeline Segments Subject ONLY to
Subpart B of 49 CFR 195’’ because this
type of pipeline does not exist.
PHMSA requests comments on the
following information collection:
Title: Reporting Requirements for
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operators:
Hazardous Liquid Annual Report.
OMB Control Number: 2137–0614.
Current Expiration Date: 10/31/2018.
Type of Request: Revision.
Abstract: Each operator must annually
complete and submit the Form PHMSA
F 7000–1.1 for each type of hazardous
liquid pipeline facility operated at the
end of the previous year, as required by
49 CFR 195.49. This Annual Report for
Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Systems is
required to be filed by June 15 of each
year for the preceding calendar year. On
the Annual Report form, PHMSA
collects data concerning the number of
miles of pipeline each operator has and
other characteristics of each pipeline
system. PHMSA also collects
information on the number of anomalies
identified and repaired using various
types of pipe inspection and assessment
methods.
Affected Public: Hazardous liquid
pipeline operators.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping
Burden:
Total Annual Responses: 447.
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Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,457.
Frequency of collection: Annually.
Comments are invited on:
(a) The need for the proposed
collection of information for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(c) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including the use
of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques.
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authorizes judicial review of a claim
provides a time period of less than 150
days for filing such a claim, then that
shorter time period still applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carlos Swonke, Environmental Affairs
Division, Texas Department of
Transportation, 125 East 11th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512)
416–2734; email: carlos.swonke@
txdot.gov. TxDOT’s normal business
hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (central
time), Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that TxDOT and Federal
agencies have taken final agency actions
by issuing licenses, permits, and
approvals for the highway projects in
the State of Texas that are listed below.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act
Categorical Exclusion (CE) or
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended;
Environmental Assessment (EA) issued
and 49 CFR 1.48.
in connection with the projects and in
Issued in Washington, DC on July 9, 2018,
other key project documents. The CE or
under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
EA, and other key documents for the
Alan K. Mayberry,
listed projects are available by
contacting TxDOT at the address
Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
provided above.
[FR Doc. 2018–15001 Filed 7–12–18; 8:45 am]
This notice applies to all TxDOT and
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Federal agency decisions as of the
issuance date of this notice and all laws
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION under which such actions were taken,
including but not limited to:
1. General: National Environmental
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions
Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–
on Proposed Highway Projects in
4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23
Texas
U.S.C. 109].
AGENCY: Texas Department of
2. Air: Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401–
Transportation (TxDOT), Federal
7671(q).
Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S.
3. Land: Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation.
Department of Transportation Act of
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and
for judicial review of actions by TxDOT Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers), 23
and Federal agencies.
U.S.C. 319.
4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act
SUMMARY: This notice announces actions [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section
taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies
1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act
that are final. The environmental
[16 U.S.C. 1361], Fish and Wildlife
review, consultation, and other actions
Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–
required by applicable Federal
667(d)], Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16
environmental laws for these projects
U.S.C. 703–712].
are being, or have been, carried-out by
5. Historic and Cultural Resources:
TxDOT and a Memorandum of
Section 106 of the National Historic
Understanding dated December 16,
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
2014, and executed by FHWA and
[54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.]; Archeological
TxDOT. The actions relate to various
Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16
proposed highway projects in the State
U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological and
of Texas. Those actions grant licenses,
Historic Preservation Act [54 U.S.C.
permits, and approvals for the projects.
312501 et seq.]; Native American Grave
DATES: By this notice, TxDOT is
Protection and Repatriation Act
advising the public of final agency
(NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013].
6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A
claim seeking judicial review of TxDOT Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–
2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious
and Federal agency actions on the
Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland
highway project will be barred unless
the claim is filed on or before December Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C.
4201–4209].
10, 2018. If the Federal law that
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7. Wetlands and Water Resources:
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251–1377
(Section 404, Section 401, Section 319);
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. 103(b)(6)(m),
133(b)(11); 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. 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. (Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance Program Number
20.205, Highway Planning and
Construction.)
The projects subject to this notice are:
1. I–610 West Loop Dedicated Bus
Lane from I–10 (Northwest Transit
Center) to Post Oak Boulevard, Harris
County. The project will consist of a
two-lane structure over the southbound
frontage road of I–610, ultimately
crossing to the center of I–610. The total
project length is approximately 1.5
miles with typical 12-foot lanes and 4foot shoulders. The project will not
require any additional right of way or
displacements. The purpose of the
project is to remove bus traffic from the
I–610 West Loop and allow buses to
move more efficiently and predictably
between the Northwest Transit Center
and the planned Bellaire/Uptown
Transit Center. The actions by TxDOT
and Federal agencies and the laws
under which such actions were taken
are described in the Categorical
Exclusion (CE) Determination approved
on October 12, 2017, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The CE Determination and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting TxDOT at the
address provided above or the TxDOT
Houston District Office at 7600
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas,
77007, (713) 802–5000.
2. Airport Boulevard, from Hiram
Clarke Road to FM 521 (Almeda Road),
Harris County. This project will
construct a roadway facility
approximately 2.5 miles in length which
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will connect existing fragmented
segments of Airport Boulevard through
undeveloped/new location areas to
complete a four-lane divided boulevard
between Hiram Clarke Road and FM
521. A four-lane divided roadway with
a raised center median will be
constructed to match the first existing
boulevard section of Airport Boulevard
from Hiram Clarke Road to Harris
County Flood Control District (HCFCD)
Channel No. C146–00–00. Airport
Boulevard will be constructed on new
location from HCFCD Channel No.
C146–00–00 through to the intersection
with Buffalo Speedway and then to the
intersection with Townwood Drive. The
second existing segment of Airport
Boulevard will be widened from a twolane roadway to a four-lane boulevard
from Townwood Drive to the Waterloo
Drive intersection. East of the Waterloo
Drive intersection, Airport Boulevard
will traverse the following residential
streets in a northwest-southeast
direction: Woodkerr Street, Lightstar
Drive and Ambrose Street. East of
Ambrose Street, Airport Boulevard sill
continue to the southeast, on new
location, crossing HCFCD Channel No.
C161–00–00 and a wooded undeveloped
area, curve to the northeast through a
grassy area between two existing ponds,
and extend through to the intersection
with Clover Lane. From Clover Lane,
Airport Boulevard will curve eastward
and continue through an undeveloped
wooded area and end at FM 521 (eastern
project terminus). There are also two
detention areas proposed for this
project. The purpose of the Airport
Boulevard roadway improvement
project is to connect the existing
fragmented sections of Airport
Boulevard through undeveloped/new
location areas to complete a four-lane
divided boulevard between Hiram
Clarke Road and FM 521. The proposed
Airport Boulevard project will offer the
traveling public a west-east alternative
to the limited existing west-east travel
corridors in southwest Houston. The
area of southwest Houston between US
90A, Beltway 8 and SH 288 lacks
roadway connectivity; the proposed
Airport Boulevard will improve traffic
movement and safety in this area of
southwest Houston.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Final Environmental Assessment (EA)
approved on July 11, 2017, the Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued
on July 11, 2017, and other documents
in the TxDOT project file. The EA,
FONSI, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file are available by
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contacting TxDOT at the address
provided above or the TxDOT Houston
District Office at 7600 Washington
Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713)
802–5000.
3. FM 521, from Beltway 8 to FM 2234
(McHard Road), Fort Bend and Harris
Counties. The project widens FM 521 to
a typical four-lane divided curb and
gutter section with a 16-foot raised
median from Riley Road to FM 2234 and
ties to the existing seven-lane section
north of Riley Road, a distance of
roughly 0.9 mile. Improvements to the
intersection at FM 521 and FM 2234
provide for a ‘‘jug-handle’’ option that
creates two offset ‘‘T’’ intersections (one
along FM 521 and one along FM 2234).
This eliminates both at-grade railroad
crossings with railroad overpasses on
FM 521 and FM 2234 and eliminates the
four-legged intersection at FM 521 and
FM 2234. The distance of the
improvements on FM 2234, including
the grade separation, extend
approximately 0.8 mile. Improvements
also include a mix of 15-foot outside
lanes, six-foot shoulders, and five to sixfoot sidewalks to accommodate
bicyclists and pedestrians. The purpose
of the project is to expand capacity to
enhance mobility, improve safety,
improve railroad/local traffic crossings,
and accommodate population and
economic growth, while minimizing
impacts to the natural and social
environment.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Final Environmental Assessment (EA)
approved on March 22, 2017, the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on March 22, 2017, and
other documents in the TxDOT project
file. The EA, FONSI, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting TxDOT at the
address provided above or the TxDOT
Houston District Office at 7600
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas,
77007, (713) 802–5000.
4. FM 1960, from BF 1960–A to
Atascocita Shores Drive, Harris County.
Although the eastern logical terminus of
the project is Atascocita Shores Drive,
the project extends approximately 0.10
mile further and ties into the western
end of the Lake Houston Bridge. The
improved roadway from BF 1960–A to
Atascocita Road and from Pinehurst
Trail to Lake Houston will consist of six
travel lanes (two 12-foot lanes, and one
15-foot shared lane in each direction)
with one-foot curb offsets. An 18-foot
raised median and two 5-foot sidewalks
are also included. The improved
roadway from Woodland Hills Drive to
Atascocita Road will consist of a grade
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separation with a total of ten lanes (four
through lanes on the grade separation
and six local access lanes). Eastbound
local access lanes will consist of one 15foot shared lane, and two 12-foot
through lanes with one-foot curb offsets.
Westbound local access lanes will
consist of one 15-foot shared lane, and
two 12-foot through lanes, with one-foot
curb offsets. The grade-separated
through lanes will consist of four 12foot lanes (two in each direction) and
four-foot curb offsets. A six-foot raised
median will separate the through lanes
on the grade separation. The grade
separation will span Atascocita Road,
West Lake Houston Parkway, and
Farmington Road. Two five-foot
sidewalks will be constructed outside
the local access lanes on the eastbound
and westbound side. The project length
is approximately 6.4 miles. The purpose
of the project is to alleviate traffic
congestion, accommodate future traffic
associated with the growth of Harris
County, Atascocita, and the City of
Humble, and improve mobility and
safety. The actions by TxDOT and
Federal agencies and the laws under
which such actions were taken are
described in the Final Environmental
Assessment (EA) approved on
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September 29, 2017, the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on
September 29, 2017, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The EA, FONSI, and other documents in
the TxDOT project file are available by
contacting TxDOT at the address
provided above or the TxDOT Houston
District Office at 7600 Washington
Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713)
802–5000.
5. FM 2100, from FM 1960 to South
Diamondhead Boulevard, Harris
County. The project will widen the
existing two-lane, undivided facility to
a four-lane, divided facility. North of
Hare Cook Road, the improved roadway
will have 12-foot travel lanes, two in
each direction, separated by an 18-footwide median, and 12-foot outside
shoulders. Five-foot sidewalks will be
constructed on both sides of the
roadway. South of Hare Cook Road, the
roadway will also have two travel lanes
in each direction; the outer lane will be
a 15-foot shared use lane, along with a
12-foot-wide inner lane. This section of
the roadway will also have a raised
median and five-foot sidewalks.
Detention ponds will also be
constructed as part of the project. The
project is approximately eight miles
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long. The purpose of the project is to
facilitate multi-modal mobility in
eastern Harris County by adding
additional capacity to FM 2100, as well
as sidewalks and bicycle
accommodations. The proposed project
will also improve safety for the
travelling public by constructing a
raised median.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Final Environmental Assessment (EA)
approved on January 20, 2017, the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on January 20, 2017, and
other documents in the TxDOT project
file. The EA, FONSI, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting TxDOT at the
address provided above or the TxDOT
Houston District Office at 7600
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas,
77007, (713) 802–5000.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: June 26, 2018.
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development,
Federal Highway Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway
Projects in Texas
AGENCY: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions
by TxDOT and Federal agencies.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal
agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and
other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for
these projects are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT and a
Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by
FHWA and TxDOT. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects
in the State of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and
approvals for the projects.
DATES: By this notice, TxDOT is advising the public of final agency
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review
of TxDOT and Federal agency actions on the highway project will be
barred unless the claim is filed on or before December 10, 2018. If the
Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time
period of less than 150 days for filing such a claim, then that shorter
time period still applies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlos Swonke, Environmental Affairs
Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512) 416-2734; email:
[email protected]. TxDOT's normal business hours are 8:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m. (central time), Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that TxDOT and
Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing licenses,
permits, and approvals for the highway projects in the State of Texas
that are listed below.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which
such actions were taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion (CE)
or Environmental Assessment (EA) issued in connection with the projects
and in other key project documents. The CE or EA, and other key
documents for the listed projects are available by contacting TxDOT at
the address provided above.
This notice applies to all TxDOT and 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].
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 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and
Section 1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act [16 U.S.C. 1361], 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 [54 U.S.C. 300101 et
seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C.
470(aa)-11]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [54 U.S.C.
312501 et seq.]; 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].
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7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251-
1377 (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); 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. 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11); 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. 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. (Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.)
The projects subject to this notice are:
1. I-610 West Loop Dedicated Bus Lane from I-10 (Northwest Transit
Center) to Post Oak Boulevard, Harris County. The project will consist
of a two-lane structure over the southbound frontage road of I-610,
ultimately crossing to the center of I-610. The total project length is
approximately 1.5 miles with typical 12-foot lanes and 4-foot
shoulders. The project will not require any additional right of way or
displacements. The purpose of the project is to remove bus traffic from
the I-610 West Loop and allow buses to move more efficiently and
predictably between the Northwest Transit Center and the planned
Bellaire/Uptown Transit Center. The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such actions were taken are described
in the Categorical Exclusion (CE) Determination approved on October 12,
2017, and other documents in the TxDOT project file. The CE
Determination and other documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or the
TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston,
Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
2. Airport Boulevard, from Hiram Clarke Road to FM 521 (Almeda
Road), Harris County. This project will construct a roadway facility
approximately 2.5 miles in length which will connect existing
fragmented segments of Airport Boulevard through undeveloped/new
location areas to complete a four-lane divided boulevard between Hiram
Clarke Road and FM 521. A four-lane divided roadway with a raised
center median will be constructed to match the first existing boulevard
section of Airport Boulevard from Hiram Clarke Road to Harris County
Flood Control District (HCFCD) Channel No. C146-00-00. Airport
Boulevard will be constructed on new location from HCFCD Channel No.
C146-00-00 through to the intersection with Buffalo Speedway and then
to the intersection with Townwood Drive. The second existing segment of
Airport Boulevard will be widened from a two-lane roadway to a four-
lane boulevard from Townwood Drive to the Waterloo Drive intersection.
East of the Waterloo Drive intersection, Airport Boulevard will
traverse the following residential streets in a northwest-southeast
direction: Woodkerr Street, Lightstar Drive and Ambrose Street. East of
Ambrose Street, Airport Boulevard sill continue to the southeast, on
new location, crossing HCFCD Channel No. C161-00-00 and a wooded
undeveloped area, curve to the northeast through a grassy area between
two existing ponds, and extend through to the intersection with Clover
Lane. From Clover Lane, Airport Boulevard will curve eastward and
continue through an undeveloped wooded area and end at FM 521 (eastern
project terminus). There are also two detention areas proposed for this
project. The purpose of the Airport Boulevard roadway improvement
project is to connect the existing fragmented sections of Airport
Boulevard through undeveloped/new location areas to complete a four-
lane divided boulevard between Hiram Clarke Road and FM 521. The
proposed Airport Boulevard project will offer the traveling public a
west-east alternative to the limited existing west-east travel
corridors in southwest Houston. The area of southwest Houston between
US 90A, Beltway 8 and SH 288 lacks roadway connectivity; the proposed
Airport Boulevard will improve traffic movement and safety in this area
of southwest Houston.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which
such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental
Assessment (EA) approved on July 11, 2017, the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on July 11, 2017, and other documents
in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the address
provided above or the TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington
Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
3. FM 521, from Beltway 8 to FM 2234 (McHard Road), Fort Bend and
Harris Counties. The project widens FM 521 to a typical four-lane
divided curb and gutter section with a 16-foot raised median from Riley
Road to FM 2234 and ties to the existing seven-lane section north of
Riley Road, a distance of roughly 0.9 mile. Improvements to the
intersection at FM 521 and FM 2234 provide for a ``jug-handle'' option
that creates two offset ``T'' intersections (one along FM 521 and one
along FM 2234). This eliminates both at-grade railroad crossings with
railroad overpasses on FM 521 and FM 2234 and eliminates the four-
legged intersection at FM 521 and FM 2234. The distance of the
improvements on FM 2234, including the grade separation, extend
approximately 0.8 mile. Improvements also include a mix of 15-foot
outside lanes, six-foot shoulders, and five to six-foot sidewalks to
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. The purpose of the project is
to expand capacity to enhance mobility, improve safety, improve
railroad/local traffic crossings, and accommodate population and
economic growth, while minimizing impacts to the natural and social
environment.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which
such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental
Assessment (EA) approved on March 22, 2017, the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on March 22, 2017, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents
in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the
address provided above or the TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
4. FM 1960, from BF 1960-A to Atascocita Shores Drive, Harris
County. Although the eastern logical terminus of the project is
Atascocita Shores Drive, the project extends approximately 0.10 mile
further and ties into the western end of the Lake Houston Bridge. The
improved roadway from BF 1960-A to Atascocita Road and from Pinehurst
Trail to Lake Houston will consist of six travel lanes (two 12-foot
lanes, and one 15-foot shared lane in each direction) with one-foot
curb offsets. An 18-foot raised median and two 5-foot sidewalks are
also included. The improved roadway from Woodland Hills Drive to
Atascocita Road will consist of a grade
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separation with a total of ten lanes (four through lanes on the grade
separation and six local access lanes). Eastbound local access lanes
will consist of one 15-foot shared lane, and two 12-foot through lanes
with one-foot curb offsets. Westbound local access lanes will consist
of one 15-foot shared lane, and two 12-foot through lanes, with one-
foot curb offsets. The grade-separated through lanes will consist of
four 12-foot lanes (two in each direction) and four-foot curb offsets.
A six-foot raised median will separate the through lanes on the grade
separation. The grade separation will span Atascocita Road, West Lake
Houston Parkway, and Farmington Road. Two five-foot sidewalks will be
constructed outside the local access lanes on the eastbound and
westbound side. The project length is approximately 6.4 miles. The
purpose of the project is to alleviate traffic congestion, accommodate
future traffic associated with the growth of Harris County, Atascocita,
and the City of Humble, and improve mobility and safety. The actions by
TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such actions were
taken are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) approved
on September 29, 2017, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
issued on September 29, 2017, and other documents in the TxDOT project
file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or the
TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston,
Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
5. FM 2100, from FM 1960 to South Diamondhead Boulevard, Harris
County. The project will widen the existing two-lane, undivided
facility to a four-lane, divided facility. North of Hare Cook Road, the
improved roadway will have 12-foot travel lanes, two in each direction,
separated by an 18-foot-wide median, and 12-foot outside shoulders.
Five-foot sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the roadway.
South of Hare Cook Road, the roadway will also have two travel lanes in
each direction; the outer lane will be a 15-foot shared use lane, along
with a 12-foot-wide inner lane. This section of the roadway will also
have a raised median and five-foot sidewalks.
Detention ponds will also be constructed as part of the project.
The project is approximately eight miles long. The purpose of the
project is to facilitate multi-modal mobility in eastern Harris County
by adding additional capacity to FM 2100, as well as sidewalks and
bicycle accommodations. The proposed project will also improve safety
for the travelling public by constructing a raised median.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which
such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental
Assessment (EA) approved on January 20, 2017, the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on January 20, 2017, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents
in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the
address provided above or the TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: June 26, 2018.
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development, Federal Highway
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-14162 Filed 7-12-18; 8:45 am]
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