Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas, 51760-51763 [2018-21719]
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Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions
on Proposed Highway Projects in
Texas
Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT), Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S.
Department of Transportation.
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Notice of limitation on claims
for judicial review of actions by TxDOT
and Federal agencies.
ACTION:
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 environmental review,
consultation, and other actions required
by applicable Federal environmental
laws for these projects are being, or have
been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to
statute 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 March 11,
2019. 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: 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: This
notice announces actions taken by
TxDOT and Federal agencies that are
final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C.
139(l)(1). 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 pursuant to
23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of
Understanding dated December 16,
2014, and executed by FHWA and
TxDOT.
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
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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].
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.)
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The projects subject to this notice are:
1. IH 30 from Bass Pro Drive to
Dalrock Road in Dallas and Rockwall
Counties, Texas. The proposed
improvements would consist of the
construction of a continuous six-lane
frontage road system crossing Lake Ray
Hubbard along IH 30 in Garland and
Rowlett, Texas. The improvements also
include the construction of a new bridge
for Bayside Drive, a southbound Dalrock
Bypass to eastbound IH 30 frontage
road, the reconstruction of the
interchange at Dalrock Road, and
associated ramp modifications. The
proposed project would consist of three
frontage road lanes in each direction
with two 12-foot inside travel lanes and
one outside 14-foot shared use lane with
curb and gutter and associated entrance
and exit ramp alignment modifications.
An 8-foot sidewalk would be
constructed along the westbound outer
lane of the frontage road for pedestrian
accommodation. A 12-foot shared-use
path would be constructed along the
eastbound outer frontage road lane for
both bicyclists and pedestrian
accommodation. The length of the
proposed project is approximately 2.51
miles. The purpose of the proposed
project is to reduce traffic congestion,
improve mobility and enhance safety in
the project area. The actions by TxDOT
and Federal agencies and the laws
under which such actions were taken
are described in the documentation
supporting the Categorical Exclusion
(CE) Determination approved on
September 7, 2018, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The CE Determination and other
documents are available by contacting
TxDOT at the address provided above or
the TxDOT Dallas District Office at 4777
E Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150;
telephone: (214) 320–4480.
2. U.S. 281 from FM 3248 to FM 1421
in Cameron County. The proposed
project would widen U.S. 281 within
the described limits from two to four
lanes, with intermittent right-turn lanes
and dedicated center left-turn lanes at
major intersections. The proposed
project is approximately 5.2 miles in
length, and the purpose of the project is
to improve mobility and increase the
operational efficiency of US 281. 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 December 10, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on December 10, 2015,
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
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address provided above or the TxDOT
Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956) 702–6102. The EA and
FONSI can also be viewed and
downloaded from the following website:
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/
projects/studies/pharr/us281military.html.
3. U.S. 83 Relief Route at La Joya/
Penitas from 0.85 Mile East of FM 886
(El Faro Road) to 0.28 Mile West of
Showers Road, Hidalgo County. The
ultimate proposed project consists of
four main lanes, with two 12-foot main
lanes in each direction with 4-foot wide
inside shoulder and 10-foot wide
outside shoulder. Additional elements
include frontage roads consisting of two
12-foot wide lanes in each direction
with 4-foot wide inside shoulder and
10-foot wide outside shoulder (Phase I);
three overpasses; controlled access
ramps providing connectivity between
frontage roads and main lanes, and
direct connectors between existing U.S.
83 and the proposed U.S. 83 Relief
Route. The project length is
approximately 9.24 miles. The purpose
of the proposed project is to reduce
congestion, improve mobility and
safety, and improve corridor
connectivity. 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 February
3, 2015, the Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) issued on February 3,
2015, 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 Pharr District Office at 600 W
U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–
1231; telephone: (956) 702–6102.
4. FM 494 (Shary Road) from SH 107
to FM 1924 (Mile 3 North Road),
Hidalgo County. The proposed project
would widen and reconstruct FM 494
(Shary Road) for a distance of
approximately 4.4 miles within the
described limits. The proposed project
would provide a roadway with four 12foot wide travel lanes, two 10-foot wide
shoulders, and a 16-foot wide
continuous left turn lane within a
proposed 120-foot wide right-of-way.
The purpose of the proposed project is
to improve mobility, provide pedestrian
accommodations, and complete the
roadway network. 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 April 26, 2017, the Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued
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on April 26, 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 Pharr
District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956) 702–6102. The EA and
FONSI can also be viewed and
downloaded from the following website:
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/getinvolved/about/hearings-meetings/
pharr/051217.html.
5. Owassa Road from Jackson Road to
I–69C, Hidalgo County. The proposed
project involves widening the existing
facility to a four-lane major collector,
comprising an 11-foot inside travel lane
in each direction, a 14-foot shared-use
outside lane in each direction, a 12-foot
continuous center left-turn lane, and
five-foot sidewalks on each side of the
roadway. The project length is 1.1 miles.
The project purpose is to correct
existing design deficiencies and allow
for a more continual flow of traffic than
currently exists, as well as to improve
the existing drainage system. 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 December 15, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on December 15, 2015,
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
Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956) 702–6102.
6. Mile 6 West Road from Mile 9
North to SH 107, Hidalgo County. The
proposed project would widen the
existing roadway from two to four lanes
for a distance of 7.5 miles. The two mile
urban section, from Mile 9 North to Mile
11 North, would consist of an urban
curb and gutter section with four 12-foot
wide travel lanes (two in each
direction,) a 14-foot continuous center
left turn lane, 10-foot shoulders, six-foot
wide sidewalks on both sides of the
road and a storm sewer drainage system.
The remaining 5.5 mile rural section,
from Mile 11 North to SH 107, would
accommodate four 11-foot travel lanes
(two in each direction), center turn lane
at intersections, and 8-foot shoulders.
The project is proposed to address
current and projected transportation
demands, facility deficiencies, and to
improve safety. The actions by TxDOT
and Federal agencies and the laws
under which such actions were taken
are described in the Final
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Environmental Assessment (EA)
approved on December 15, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on December 15, 2015,
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
Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956) 702–6102.
7. Liberty Boulevard from U.S. 83 to
FM 2221, Hidalgo County. The
proposed project involves construction
of a 69-foot wide five lane urban
roadway consisting of a 14-foot wide
continuous center turn lane, two 12-foot
wide inside travel lanes, two 14-foot
wide outside shared use lanes, and a
five foot wide sidewalk on the west side
of the roadway from U.S. 83 to Mile 3
Road (Phase I), and a 44-foot wide rural
roadway consisting of two 12 foot wide
travel lanes and two 10-foot wide
shoulders from Mile 3 Road to FM 2221
(Phase II). The length of the proposed
project is approximately 6.2 miles. The
purpose of the proposed project is to
develop long-term transportation
improvements along this corridor and in
the region, and to alleviate congestion
and improve circulation. 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, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on September 29, 2015,
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
Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956)702–6102.
8. Dicker Road from Spur 115 (23rd
Street) to FM 2061 (South Jackson
Road), Hidalgo County. The proposed
project involves widening Dicker Road
from two lanes with roadside ditches to
a curb and gutter section with two 12foot wide travel lanes, two 14-foot wide
outside shared use lanes, and a 14-foot
wide continuous left-turn lane. The
length of the proposed project is 2.56
miles. The project is proposed to reduce
congestion and enhance safety by
accommodating projected traffic
volumes. 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
25, 2016, the Finding of No Significant
Impact (FOSNI) issued on January 25,
2016, and other documents in the
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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 Pharr District Office at 600 W
U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–
1231; telephone: (956)702–6102.
9. Mile 3 North Road from FM 492 to
FM 2221 in Hidalgo County. The
proposed project involves: Widening
and reconstructing the existing Mile 3
North Road to a four lane roadway from
FM 492 to Tom Gill Road (Section I), a
distance of 3.5 miles; extending Mile 3
North Road as a two lane roadway on
new location from Tom Gill Road to FM
2221 (Section II), a distance of 2.5 miles;
realigning the FM 492 (Goodwin Road)
intersection; and providing a new
location drainage outfall. The project is
located partially in Pen˜itas, Texas and
the remainder is in Hidalgo County,
Texas jurisdiction. The purpose of the
project is to improve mobility and
drainage, as well as enhance the local
and regional transportation network.
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 April 7, 2017, the Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued
on April 7, 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 Pharr
District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956)702–6102.
10. FM 2220 (Ware Road) from
Auburn Avenue (Mile 5) to FM 1924
(Mile 3/Buddy Owens), Hidalgo County.
The proposed project will widen and
reconstruct the rural roadway to a 101foot wide urban roadway with six 11.5foot wide travel lanes, two eight foot
wide shoulders, a 14-foot wide raised
median with directional openings, and
five foot wide sidewalks on both sides
of the roadway within a 120 foot rightof-way. The project length is two miles.
The purpose of the proposed project is
to reduce congestion, improve mobility,
enhance safety and provide improved
traffic flow. 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, 2015, the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on
September 29, 2015, 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 Pharr
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District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956)702–6102.
11. SH 365 from FM 1016/Conway
Avenue to U.S. 281/Military Highway,
Hidalgo County. The proposed project
involves construction of an interim fourlane divided controlled access toll
facility, with an ultimate facility
consisting of six travel lanes divided by
a flushed median with concrete barrier.
The 16.53 mile long proposed toll
facility would be constructed on new
location within a typical 300-foot rightof-way, varying from 160- to 400-foot.
Also included are non-toll
improvements along U.S. 281/Military
Highway and a 0.70 mile long one-lane
connector to the Pharr Border Safety
Inspection Facility. The purpose of the
proposed facility is to improve east-west
mobility and interconnectivity to
distribute traffic between existing and
planned border crossings; to reduce
community disruption south of I–2/U.S.
83 associated with increased freight
movement; and address safety concerns
within the arterial and local street
network. 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 2,
2015, the Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) issued on July 2, 2015,
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
Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577–1231;
telephone: (956)702–6102.
12. Interstate Highway (IH) 635 (LBJ
Freeway—East Section) from U.S. 75 to
IH 30 in Dallas County. The proposed
improvements would include the
addition of one 12-foot general purpose
lane in each direction for a total of ten
general purpose lanes. The proposed
project would also include the addition
of one managed lane in each direction,
located between the eastbound and
westbound general purpose lanes in the
median from east of U.S. 75 to Royal
Lane/Miller Road for a total of four
manage lanes, and the addition of one
express lane in each direction, located
in the median between the eastbound
and westbound general lanes from Royal
Lane/Miller Road to north of I–30
interchange for a total of four express
lanes. Two and three lane frontage roads
would be added to link the noncontinuous frontage roads in each
direction and reconstruct the existing
frontage roads to accommodate other
corridor improvements. All arterial
street overcrossings and undercrossings
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would be reconstructed. The
interchange at IH 30 and IH 635 would
also be reconstructed. The length of the
proposed project is approximately 11
miles. The purpose of the proposed
project is to provide traffic congestion
relief on the IH 635 facility and on the
surrounding arterial street system. 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 30, 2003, Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued
on January 30, 2003 and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The most recent project reevaluation
was approved on April 24, 2017. The
EA and other documents in the TxDOT
project file are available by contacting
TxDOT at the address provided above or
the TxDOT Dallas District Office at 4777
E Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150;
telephone: (214) 320–4480.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: October 1, 2018.
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development,
Federal Highway Administration.
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. App. 2, 10(a)(2), that a meeting
will be held at the Hay-Adams Hotel,
16th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington, DC, on October 30,
2018 at 9:30 a.m. of the following debt
management advisory committee:
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Treasury Borrowing Advisory
Committee of The Securities Industry
and Financial Markets Association.
The agenda for the meeting provides
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Treasury or his designate that the
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conduct a working session. Following
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App. 2, 10(d) and vested in me by
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Secretary of the Treasury and the
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meeting is concerned with information
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Department requires frank and full
advice from representatives of the
financial community prior to making its
final decisions on major financing
operations. Historically, this advice has
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advisory committees established by the
several major segments of the financial
community. When so utilized, such a
committee is recognized to be an
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Although the Treasury’s final
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premature disclosure of the Committee’s
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Thus, this meeting falls within the
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Treasury staff will provide a technical
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release of a statement of economic
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charts that were discussed at the
meeting, and the Committee’s report to
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Committee activities and such other
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 198 (Friday, October 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51760-51763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21719]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
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: 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 environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by
applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or
have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to statute 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 March 11, 2019. 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: This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT
and Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C.
139(l)(1). 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 pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327
and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed
by FHWA and TxDOT.
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].
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.)
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The projects subject to this notice are:
1. IH 30 from Bass Pro Drive to Dalrock Road in Dallas and Rockwall
Counties, Texas. The proposed improvements would consist of the
construction of a continuous six-lane frontage road system crossing
Lake Ray Hubbard along IH 30 in Garland and Rowlett, Texas. The
improvements also include the construction of a new bridge for Bayside
Drive, a southbound Dalrock Bypass to eastbound IH 30 frontage road,
the reconstruction of the interchange at Dalrock Road, and associated
ramp modifications. The proposed project would consist of three
frontage road lanes in each direction with two 12-foot inside travel
lanes and one outside 14-foot shared use lane with curb and gutter and
associated entrance and exit ramp alignment modifications. An 8-foot
sidewalk would be constructed along the westbound outer lane of the
frontage road for pedestrian accommodation. A 12-foot shared-use path
would be constructed along the eastbound outer frontage road lane for
both bicyclists and pedestrian accommodation. The length of the
proposed project is approximately 2.51 miles. The purpose of the
proposed project is to reduce traffic congestion, improve mobility and
enhance safety in the project area. The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such actions were taken are described
in the documentation supporting the Categorical Exclusion (CE)
Determination approved on September 7, 2018, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The CE Determination and other documents are
available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or the
TxDOT Dallas District Office at 4777 E Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150;
telephone: (214) 320-4480.
2. U.S. 281 from FM 3248 to FM 1421 in Cameron County. The proposed
project would widen U.S. 281 within the described limits from two to
four lanes, with intermittent right-turn lanes and dedicated center
left-turn lanes at major intersections. The proposed project is
approximately 5.2 miles in length, and the purpose of the project is to
improve mobility and increase the operational efficiency of US 281. 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 December 10, 2015, the Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) issued on December 10, 2015, 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 Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S. Expressway 83,
Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956) 702-6102. The EA and FONSI can
also be viewed and downloaded from the following website: https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/pharr/us281-military.html.
3. U.S. 83 Relief Route at La Joya/Penitas from 0.85 Mile East of
FM 886 (El Faro Road) to 0.28 Mile West of Showers Road, Hidalgo
County. The ultimate proposed project consists of four main lanes, with
two 12-foot main lanes in each direction with 4-foot wide inside
shoulder and 10-foot wide outside shoulder. Additional elements include
frontage roads consisting of two 12-foot wide lanes in each direction
with 4-foot wide inside shoulder and 10-foot wide outside shoulder
(Phase I); three overpasses; controlled access ramps providing
connectivity between frontage roads and main lanes, and direct
connectors between existing U.S. 83 and the proposed U.S. 83 Relief
Route. The project length is approximately 9.24 miles. The purpose of
the proposed project is to reduce congestion, improve mobility and
safety, and improve corridor connectivity. 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
February 3, 2015, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued
on February 3, 2015, 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 Pharr
District Office at 600 W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231;
telephone: (956) 702-6102.
4. FM 494 (Shary Road) from SH 107 to FM 1924 (Mile 3 North Road),
Hidalgo County. The proposed project would widen and reconstruct FM 494
(Shary Road) for a distance of approximately 4.4 miles within the
described limits. The proposed project would provide a roadway with
four 12-foot wide travel lanes, two 10-foot wide shoulders, and a 16-
foot wide continuous left turn lane within a proposed 120-foot wide
right-of-way. The purpose of the proposed project is to improve
mobility, provide pedestrian accommodations, and complete the roadway
network. 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 April 26, 2017, the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on April 26, 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 Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956) 702-6102. The EA
and FONSI can also be viewed and downloaded from the following website:
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings/pharr/051217.html.
5. Owassa Road from Jackson Road to I-69C, Hidalgo County. The
proposed project involves widening the existing facility to a four-lane
major collector, comprising an 11-foot inside travel lane in each
direction, a 14-foot shared-use outside lane in each direction, a 12-
foot continuous center left-turn lane, and five-foot sidewalks on each
side of the roadway. The project length is 1.1 miles. The project
purpose is to correct existing design deficiencies and allow for a more
continual flow of traffic than currently exists, as well as to improve
the existing drainage system. 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 December 15, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on December 15, 2015,
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 Pharr District Office at 600
W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956) 702-6102.
6. Mile 6 West Road from Mile 9 North to SH 107, Hidalgo County.
The proposed project would widen the existing roadway from two to four
lanes for a distance of 7.5 miles. The two mile urban section, from
Mile 9 North to Mile 11 North, would consist of an urban curb and
gutter section with four 12-foot wide travel lanes (two in each
direction,) a 14-foot continuous center left turn lane, 10-foot
shoulders, six-foot wide sidewalks on both sides of the road and a
storm sewer drainage system. The remaining 5.5 mile rural section, from
Mile 11 North to SH 107, would accommodate four 11-foot travel lanes
(two in each direction), center turn lane at intersections, and 8-foot
shoulders. The project is proposed to address current and projected
transportation demands, facility deficiencies, and to improve safety.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the Final
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Environmental Assessment (EA) approved on December 15, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on December 15, 2015,
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 Pharr District Office at 600
W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956) 702-6102.
7. Liberty Boulevard from U.S. 83 to FM 2221, Hidalgo County. The
proposed project involves construction of a 69-foot wide five lane
urban roadway consisting of a 14-foot wide continuous center turn lane,
two 12-foot wide inside travel lanes, two 14-foot wide outside shared
use lanes, and a five foot wide sidewalk on the west side of the
roadway from U.S. 83 to Mile 3 Road (Phase I), and a 44-foot wide rural
roadway consisting of two 12 foot wide travel lanes and two 10-foot
wide shoulders from Mile 3 Road to FM 2221 (Phase II). The length of
the proposed project is approximately 6.2 miles. The purpose of the
proposed project is to develop long-term transportation improvements
along this corridor and in the region, and to alleviate congestion and
improve circulation. 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, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on September 29, 2015,
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 Pharr District Office at 600
W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956)702-6102.
8. Dicker Road from Spur 115 (23rd Street) to FM 2061 (South
Jackson Road), Hidalgo County. The proposed project involves widening
Dicker Road from two lanes with roadside ditches to a curb and gutter
section with two 12-foot wide travel lanes, two 14-foot wide outside
shared use lanes, and a 14-foot wide continuous left-turn lane. The
length of the proposed project is 2.56 miles. The project is proposed
to reduce congestion and enhance safety by accommodating projected
traffic volumes. 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 25, 2016, the Finding
of No Significant Impact (FOSNI) issued on January 25, 2016, 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 Pharr District Office at 600 W U.S.
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956)702-6102.
9. Mile 3 North Road from FM 492 to FM 2221 in Hidalgo County. The
proposed project involves: Widening and reconstructing the existing
Mile 3 North Road to a four lane roadway from FM 492 to Tom Gill Road
(Section I), a distance of 3.5 miles; extending Mile 3 North Road as a
two lane roadway on new location from Tom Gill Road to FM 2221 (Section
II), a distance of 2.5 miles; realigning the FM 492 (Goodwin Road)
intersection; and providing a new location drainage outfall. The
project is located partially in Pe[ntilde]itas, Texas and the remainder
is in Hidalgo County, Texas jurisdiction. The purpose of the project is
to improve mobility and drainage, as well as enhance the local and
regional transportation network. 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 April 7, 2017,
the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on April 7, 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 Pharr District Office at 600
W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956)702-6102.
10. FM 2220 (Ware Road) from Auburn Avenue (Mile 5) to FM 1924
(Mile 3/Buddy Owens), Hidalgo County. The proposed project will widen
and reconstruct the rural roadway to a 101-foot wide urban roadway with
six 11.5-foot wide travel lanes, two eight foot wide shoulders, a 14-
foot wide raised median with directional openings, and five foot wide
sidewalks on both sides of the roadway within a 120 foot right-of-way.
The project length is two miles. The purpose of the proposed project is
to reduce congestion, improve mobility, enhance safety and provide
improved traffic flow. 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, 2015, the
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on September 29, 2015,
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 Pharr District Office at 600
W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956)702-6102.
11. SH 365 from FM 1016/Conway Avenue to U.S. 281/Military Highway,
Hidalgo County. The proposed project involves construction of an
interim four-lane divided controlled access toll facility, with an
ultimate facility consisting of six travel lanes divided by a flushed
median with concrete barrier. The 16.53 mile long proposed toll
facility would be constructed on new location within a typical 300-foot
right-of-way, varying from 160- to 400-foot. Also included are non-toll
improvements along U.S. 281/Military Highway and a 0.70 mile long one-
lane connector to the Pharr Border Safety Inspection Facility. The
purpose of the proposed facility is to improve east-west mobility and
interconnectivity to distribute traffic between existing and planned
border crossings; to reduce community disruption south of I-2/U.S. 83
associated with increased freight movement; and address safety concerns
within the arterial and local street network. 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
2, 2015, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on July 2,
2015, 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 Pharr District Office
at 600 W U.S. Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577-1231; telephone: (956)702-
6102.
12. Interstate Highway (IH) 635 (LBJ Freeway--East Section) from
U.S. 75 to IH 30 in Dallas County. The proposed improvements would
include the addition of one 12-foot general purpose lane in each
direction for a total of ten general purpose lanes. The proposed
project would also include the addition of one managed lane in each
direction, located between the eastbound and westbound general purpose
lanes in the median from east of U.S. 75 to Royal Lane/Miller Road for
a total of four manage lanes, and the addition of one express lane in
each direction, located in the median between the eastbound and
westbound general lanes from Royal Lane/Miller Road to north of I-30
interchange for a total of four express lanes. Two and three lane
frontage roads would be added to link the non-continuous frontage roads
in each direction and reconstruct the existing frontage roads to
accommodate other corridor improvements. All arterial street
overcrossings and undercrossings
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would be reconstructed. The interchange at IH 30 and IH 635 would also
be reconstructed. The length of the proposed project is approximately
11 miles. The purpose of the proposed project is to provide traffic
congestion relief on the IH 635 facility and on the surrounding
arterial street system. 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 30, 2003, Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on January 30, 2003 and other
documents in the TxDOT project file. The most recent project
reevaluation was approved on April 24, 2017. The EA and other documents
in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the
address provided above or the TxDOT Dallas District Office at 4777 E
Highway 80, Mesquite, TX 75150; telephone: (214) 320-4480.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Issued on: October 1, 2018.
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development, Federal Highway
Administration.
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