Environmental Impact Statement: Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties, Illinois, 40387-40388 [2018-17504]
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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 the Caltrans
has taken final agency actions subject to
23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses,
permits, and approvals for the following
Off the Highway System Project in the
State of California: CV Link MultiModal Path Project. CV Link proposes to
construct a 49± mile multi-modal
transportation path for use by bicycles,
pedestrians and low speed electric
vehicles. The project is located in the
Coachella Valley and extends across
eight (8) municipalities, unincorporated
county lands, and reservation land of
three (3) Native American Tribes. The
purpose of the project is to address a
lack of integrated multi-modal access
throughout the valley and enhance the
active transportation network from the
City of Palm Springs to the City of
Coachella. CV Link largely is to be built
atop the embankments and levees of the
region’s principal watercourses,
including Whitewater Floodplain,
Tahquitz Creek, Chino Creek, and the
Whitewater and Coachella Valley
Stormwater Channels. Grade-separated
crossings (bridges or under-crossings) of
major roadways are also proposed. In
areas where these major drainage
corridors are inaccessible, on-street
routes are proposed. Route alignments
using the street network are considered
in challenging areas and will provide
options for near and long-term
implementation.
The project is intended to enhance
connectivity between major
employment, residential, recreational,
and institutional centers throughout the
valley, while promoting the use of
alternative modes of transportation. The
project will have important impacts on
the Coachella Valley region, including
increased tourism, increased business
and residential values within 1⁄2 mile,
gasoline savings, construction projects,
and reduced medical costs from reduced
obesity and other health issues.
The actions by the Federal agencies,
and the laws under which such actions
were taken, are described in the
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the
project, approved on December 21, 2017
and the Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) issued on July 26, 2018
and in other documents in the Caltrans’
project records. The EA, FONSI and
other project records are available by
contacting Caltrans at the address
provided above. The Caltrans EA and
FONSI can be viewed and downloaded
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www.cvag.org/.
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. National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–4351]; FederalAid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23
U.S.C. 128].
2. Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–
7671(q)].
3. Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department
of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C.
303].
4. 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. 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. Clean Water Act 33 U.S.C. 1251–
1387.
7. Farmland Protection Policy Act [7
U.S.C. 4201–4209 and its regulations].
8. 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.
(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).
Tashia J. Clemons,
Director, Planning and Environment, Federal
Highway Administration, Sacramento,
California.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement:
Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties,
Illinois
Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Notice of extension of the
scoping comment period.
ACTION:
The FHWA is allowing
additional time for the public to submit
scoping comments on an environmental
impact statement (EIS) for a proposed
transportation improvement project in
Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties in
Illinois. The project is referred to as the
Tri-County Access Project. The end of
the scoping comment period is extended
from August 24, 2018 to October 1,
2018.
DATES: To ensure consideration in
developing the draft EIS, comments
must be received by the close of the
scoping period on October 1, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Catherine A. Batey, Division
Administrator, Federal Highway
Administration, 3250 Executive Park
Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703,
Phone: 217–492–4640. Paul Kovacs,
Chief Engineer, Illinois Tollway, 2700
Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois
60515, Phone 630–241–6800. Anthony
Quigley, Deputy Director of Highways,
Region 1 Engineer, Illinois Department
of Transportation, 201 West Center
Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196,
Phone: 847–705–4401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July
16, 2018 (83 FR 32947), the FHWA
published a notice of intent (NOI) to
prepare an EIS for a proposed
transportation improvement project in
Lake County, northern portions of Cook
County, and eastern portions of
McHenry County. Locally, this project is
referred to as the Tri-County Access
Project. The close of the scoping
comment period for the NOI published
on July 16, 2018, was August 24, 2018.
In response to requests for an extension
of the comment period, we are
extending the scoping comment period
to October 1, 2018. All comments
received between July 16, 2018 and
October 1, 2018 will be considered.
The July 16, 2018 NOI listed the dates
and times of the public scoping
meetings and discussed the alternatives
that will be considered. Improvements
in the project area are proposed to
reduce congestion, improve reliability of
travel, improve travel options
connecting major origins and
destinations, and improve local and
regional travel efficiency.
To ensure that the full range of issues
related to this proposed action are
addressed and all significant issues
identified, comments and suggestions
are invited from all interested parties.
Scoping input on the proposed project
may be submitted via the project
website (tricountyaccess.org), via email
SUMMARY:
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at info@tricountyaccess.org, or in
writing to the Illinois Tollway, 2700
Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois
60515, attention Pete Foernssler.
Scoping input on the proposed project
also will be invited during a public
informational meeting scheduled for
September 6, 2018. All comments
received through the scoping process
will be part of the project record.
Comments and questions concerning the
proposed action and this notice should
be directed to the Illinois Tollway at the
address provided above by the close of
business on October 1, 2018.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 23 CFR 771.123
(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.)
Issued on: August 8, 2018.
Catherine A. Batey,
Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Transit Administration
Limitation on Claims Against Proposed
Public Transportation Projects
Federal Transit Administration
(FTA); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims
for judicial review of actions by the
USACE.
AGENCY:
FTA is issuing this notice to
announce action taken by the USACE
that is final within the meaning of the
United States Code. The action relates to
the construction of a 16.2-mile light-rail
transit (LRT) line, known as the Purple
Line, from the Bethesda Metro Station
in Montgomery County, Maryland, to
the New Carrollton Station in Prince
George’s County, Maryland (the Project).
The USACE granted a Department of the
Army permit, pursuant to Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act, as amended,
authorizing the Maryland Transit
Administration (MTA) to discharge
dredged or fill material into Waters of
the United States at specified locations
related to the Project.
DATES: By this notice, FTA is advising
the public of final agency actions
subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l). A claim
seeking judicial review of the identified
Federal agency action related to the
Project will be barred unless the claim
is filed on or before January 11, 2019.
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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
FTA: Nancy-Ellen Zusman, Assistant
Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel,
(312) 353–2577 or Alan Tabachnick,
Environmental Protection Specialist,
Office of Environmental Programs, (202)
366–8541. FTA is located at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. For USACE:
Department of the Army, Baltimore
District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Division, Attn: Maria Teresi,
2 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, Maryland
21201; telephone: (410) 962–4501.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
hereby given that USACE has taken final
agency action by issuing certain
approval related to the Project. The
actions on the project, as well as the
laws under which such actions were
taken, are described in the Department
of the Army Permit and related
documents in the USACE administrative
record for the permit action. Interested
parties may contact the USACE
Baltimore District Regulatory Division
Office for more information on the
USACE’s permit decision. Contact
information for the appropriate USACE
representative is above. Contact
information for FTA’s Regional Offices
may be found at https://
www.fta.dot.gov.
This notice applies to all USACE
decisions on the listed project as of the
issuance date of this notice and all laws
under which such actions were taken,
including, but not limited to, NEPA [42
U.S.C. 4321–4375], Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act [54
U.S.C. 306108], and the Clean Water Act
[33 U.S.C. 1251–1387]. This notice does
not, however, alter or extend the
limitation period for challenges of
project decisions subject to previous
notices published in the Federal
Register. The project and action that is
the subject of this notice follow:
Project name and location: The
Purple Line, Montgomery County to
Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Project Sponsor: Maryland Transit
Administration (MTA). Project
description: The project involves the
construction of a 16.2-mile light-rail
(LRT) line from Bethesda Metro Station
in Montgomery County, Maryland, to
the New Carrollton Station in Prince
George’s County, Maryland. The project
utilizes existing trails and roadways for
the majority of its length. The transit
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way will be constructed largely at grade
with one tunnel section at Plymouth
Road, three sections elevated on
structures, and several bridge structures.
The project will service 5 major activity
centers and 21 stations. Two storage and
maintenance facilities will be
constructed (Lyttonsville Yard and
Glenridge Yard). Final agency action:
Department of the Army permit issued
pursuant to Section 404 Clean Water
Act effective March 14, 2018.
Supporting documentation: USACE
Record of Decision issued March 14,
2018. The USACE decision and permit
No. 2016–61278–M07 are available by
contacting USACE 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
the final action was taken.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l).
Elizabeth S. Riklin,
Deputy Associate Administrator Planning and
Environment.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Women Veterans
ACTION:
Notice, amended.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for membership on the Advisory
Committee on Women Veterans (‘‘the
Committee’’) for the 2018 membership
cycle.
SUMMARY:
Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
August 20, 2018, no later than 4:00 p.m.,
eastern standard time. Packages
received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership
cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages
should be sent to the Advisory
Committee Management Office by email
(recommended) or mail. Please see
contact information below.
Advisory Committee Management
Office (00AC), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420,
vaadvisorycmte@va.gov
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to provides a
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties,
Illinois
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of extension of the scoping comment period.
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SUMMARY: The FHWA is allowing additional time for the public to submit
scoping comments on an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a
proposed transportation improvement project in Lake, Cook and McHenry
Counties in Illinois. The project is referred to as the Tri-County
Access Project. The end of the scoping comment period is extended from
August 24, 2018 to October 1, 2018.
DATES: To ensure consideration in developing the draft EIS, comments
must be received by the close of the scoping period on October 1, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine A. Batey, Division
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park
Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: 217-492-4640. Paul Kovacs,
Chief Engineer, Illinois Tollway, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove,
Illinois 60515, Phone 630-241-6800. Anthony Quigley, Deputy Director of
Highways, Region 1 Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation, 201
West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: 847-705-4401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 16, 2018 (83 FR 32947), the FHWA
published a notice of intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS for a proposed
transportation improvement project in Lake County, northern portions of
Cook County, and eastern portions of McHenry County. Locally, this
project is referred to as the Tri-County Access Project. The close of
the scoping comment period for the NOI published on July 16, 2018, was
August 24, 2018. In response to requests for an extension of the
comment period, we are extending the scoping comment period to October
1, 2018. All comments received between July 16, 2018 and October 1,
2018 will be considered.
The July 16, 2018 NOI listed the dates and times of the public
scoping meetings and discussed the alternatives that will be
considered. Improvements in the project area are proposed to reduce
congestion, improve reliability of travel, improve travel options
connecting major origins and destinations, and improve local and
regional travel efficiency.
To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed
action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments
and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Scoping input
on the proposed project may be submitted via the project website
(tricountyaccess.org), via email
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at tricountyaccess.org">[email protected]tricountyaccess.org, or in writing to the Illinois Tollway,
2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, attention Pete
Foernssler. Scoping input on the proposed project also will be invited
during a public informational meeting scheduled for September 6, 2018.
All comments received through the scoping process will be part of the
project record. Comments and questions concerning the proposed action
and this notice should be directed to the Illinois Tollway at the
address provided above by the close of business on October 1, 2018.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 23 CFR 771.123
(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.)
Issued on: August 8, 2018.
Catherine A. Batey,
Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois.
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