Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Highway in Georgia, State Route 400 Express Lanes, Fulton and Forsyth Counties, Georgia (Atlanta Metropolitan Area), 9421-9422 [2021-02803]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 28 / Friday, February 12, 2021 / Notices Forsyth Street, Suite 17T100; Atlanta, Georgia 30303; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday, (404) 562–3630; email: Moises.Marrero@ dot.gov. For Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT): Mr. Russell McMurry Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 West Peachtree Street, 22nd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday, Telephone: (404) 631–1990, email: William Busis, RMcMurry@dot.ga.gov. Deputy Assistant USTR for Monitoring and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Enforcement and Chair, Section 301 hereby given that FHWA and other Committee, Office of the United States Trade federal agencies have taken final actions Representative. by issuing licenses and approvals for the [FR Doc. 2021–02869 Filed 2–11–21; 8:45 am] following highway project in the State BILLING CODE 3290–F0–P of Georgia: The State Route 400 Express Lanes located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. The Selected Alternative will DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION add two (2) priced Express Lanes in each direction along State Route 400 Federal Highway Administration from North Springs MARTA station (currently Exit 5C) to McGinnis Ferry Notice of Final Federal Agency Action Road and one (1) priced Express Lane in on Proposed Highway in Georgia, State Route 400 Express Lanes, Fulton each direction from McGinnis Ferry and Forsyth Counties, Georgia (Atlanta Road to approximately 0.9 mile north of McFarland Parkway (currently Exit 12) Metropolitan Area) in Forsyth County. The approximate length of the proposed construction is AGENCY: Federal Lead Agency: Federal approximately 16 miles. The facility Highway Administration (FHWA), will be tolled by electronic toll lane Department of Transportation (DOT). (ETL). The purpose of the project is ACTION: Notice of limitations on claims listed below: for judicial review of action by FHWA • Provide a transportation alternative and other federal agencies. that offers reliable travel times for SUMMARY: This notice announces actions drivers and transit users; • Improve connections between taken by FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final. This final agency regional destinations through priced, additional lanes that integrate with the action relates to a proposed highway project, the State Route (SR) 400 Express greater metro Atlanta express lanes Lanes beginning from the North Springs network; • Accelerate project delivery. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit The actions by the Federal agencies Authority (MARTA) station in Fulton and the laws under which such actions County and ending at 0.9 mile north of were taken are described in the McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County, Environmental Assessment (EA) Georgia. The approximate length of the approved on July 29, 2020, and the proposed project is approximately 16 FONSI for the project, approved on miles. The FHWA’s Finding of No February 5, 2020, and in other Significant Impact (FONSI) provides documents in the project records. The details on the Selected Alternative for FONSI and other project records are the proposed improvements. available by contacting FHWA or the DATES: By this notice, FHWA is advising Georgia Department of Transportation at the public of final agency actions the addresses listed above. The EA and subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim FONSI can be reviewed and seeking judicial review of the Federal downloaded from the project website in agency actions on the highway project two ways: will be barred unless the claim is filed (1) At https://0001757on or before July 12, 2021. If the Federal gdot.hub.arcgis.com/ and click on law that authorizes judicial review of a Environmental Assessment (EA) and claim provides a time period of less FONSI; and than 150 days for filing such claim, then (2) Electronic versions of the EA and that shorter time period still applies. the FONSI have been sent to the following local libraries in the vicinity FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For of the SR 400 corridor with a request to FHWA: Mr. Moises Marrero, Division make the digital document available to Administrator, Georgia Division, patrons, including: Federal Highway Administration, 61 The most recent revision to the list of goods subject to additional duties was effective on January 12, 2021. See 86 FR 674 (January 6, 2021). In light of the recent revision, the U.S. Trade Representative has agreed with the affected U.S. industry that it is unnecessary at this time to revise the action. The U.S. Trade Representative will continue to consider the action taken in this investigation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Feb 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9421 a. Fulton County Library at the Sandy Springs Branch (395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328), b. Fulton County Library at the Roswell Branch (115 Norcross St, Roswell, GA 30075), c. Fulton County Library at the East Roswell Branch (2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076), d. Fulton County Library at the Alpharetta Branch (10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009), e. Fulton County Library at the Milton Branch (855 Mayfield Rd, Milton, GA 30009), f. DeKalb Public Library at the Dunwoody Branch (5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338), and g. Forsyth County Public Library at the Sharon Forks Branch (2820 Old Atlanta Rd, Cumming, GA 30041). This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109] and [23 U.S.C. 128]; 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]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703–712]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f)]. Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)–470(mm)]; 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. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– 2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201–4209]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]. 7. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) [42 U.S.C. 6901–6992(k)]; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9601–9675]. E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 9422 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 28 / Friday, February 12, 2021 / Notices 8. Noise: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, Public Law 91–605 [84 Stat. 1713]. 9. Executive Orders: 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. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 13045 Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species; E.O. 11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality: E.O. 13287 Preserve America. Nothing in this notice creates a cause of action under these Executive Orders. (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). Issued on: February 5, 2021. Moises Marrero, Division Administrator, Atlanta, Georgia. [FR Doc. 2021–02803 Filed 2–11–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2020–0215] Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewal of an Approved Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval, and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval to extend an existing ICR titled, ‘‘Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery.’’ This ICR allows for ongoing, collaborative and actionable communication between FMCSA and its customers and stakeholders. It also allows feedback to contribute directly to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Feb 11, 2021 Jkt 253001 the improvement of program management. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment before FMCSA submits its request to OMB. We must receive your comments on or before April 13, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) Docket Number FMCSA–2020–0215 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the exemption process, see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading below. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the ‘‘Privacy Act’’ heading below. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street address listed above. Privacy Act: Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement for the Federal Docket Management System published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316), or you may visit https:// www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2008-01-17/ pdf/E8-785.pdf. Public Participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can obtain electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ‘‘help’’ section of the Federal eRulemaking Portal website. If you want us to notify you that we received your comments, please include a selfDATES: PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 addressed, stamped envelope or postcard if you submitted your comments by mail or hand delivery, or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the comment closing date will be included in the docket and will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Dan Britton, FMCSA, Office of Research. Telephone 202–366–9980; or email dan.britton@dot.gov. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Mail Stop W63–312, Washington, DC 20590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: Executive Order 12862, ‘‘Setting Customer Service Standards,’’ directs Federal agencies to provide service to the public that matches or exceeds the best service available in the private sector (58 FR 48257, Sept. 11, 1993). In order to work continuously to ensure that our programs are effective and meet our customers’ needs, FMCSA seeks to extend OMB approval of a generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback from our customers on our service delivery. The surveys covered in this generic clearance provide a way for FMCSA to collect this data directly from our customers. The proposed future information collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Administration’s commitment to improving service delivery. By qualitative feedback, we mean information that provides useful insights on perceptions and opinions, but are not statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer or stakeholder perceptions, experiences, and expectations, provide an early warning of issues with service, or focus attention on areas where communication, training, or changes in operations might improve delivery of products or services. The information collected from our customers and stakeholders will help ensure that users have an effective, efficient, and satisfying experience with FMCSA’s programs. The solicitation of feedback will target areas such as: Timeliness, appropriateness, accuracy of information, courtesy, efficiency of service delivery, and resolution of issues with service delivery. Responses will be assessed to plan and inform efforts to improve or maintain the E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 28 (Friday, February 12, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9421-9422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-02803]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Highway in 
Georgia, State Route 400 Express Lanes, Fulton and Forsyth Counties, 
Georgia (Atlanta Metropolitan Area)

AGENCY: Federal Lead Agency: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 
Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of limitations on claims for judicial review of action 
by FHWA and other federal agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by FHWA and other Federal 
agencies that are final. This final agency action relates to a proposed 
highway project, the State Route (SR) 400 Express Lanes beginning from 
the North Springs Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) 
station in Fulton County and ending at 0.9 mile north of McFarland 
Parkway in Forsyth County, Georgia. The approximate length of the 
proposed project is approximately 16 miles. The FHWA's Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative 
for the proposed improvements.

DATES: By this notice, FHWA is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review 
of the Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred 
unless the claim is filed on or before July 12, 2021. If the Federal 
law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period 
of less than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time 
period still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. Moises Marrero, Division 
Administrator, Georgia Division, Federal Highway Administration, 61 
Forsyth Street, Suite 17T100; Atlanta, Georgia 30303; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday, (404) 562-3630; email: 
[email protected]. For Georgia Department of Transportation 
(GDOT): Mr. Russell McMurry Commissioner, Georgia Department of 
Transportation, 600 West Peachtree Street, 22nd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 
30308, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday, 
Telephone: (404) 631-1990, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FHWA and other 
federal agencies have taken final actions by issuing licenses and 
approvals for the following highway project in the State of Georgia: 
The State Route 400 Express Lanes located in metropolitan Atlanta, 
Georgia. The Selected Alternative will add two (2) priced Express Lanes 
in each direction along State Route 400 from North Springs MARTA 
station (currently Exit 5C) to McGinnis Ferry Road and one (1) priced 
Express Lane in each direction from McGinnis Ferry Road to 
approximately 0.9 mile north of McFarland Parkway (currently Exit 12) 
in Forsyth County. The approximate length of the proposed construction 
is approximately 16 miles. The facility will be tolled by electronic 
toll lane (ETL). The purpose of the project is listed below:
     Provide a transportation alternative that offers reliable 
travel times for drivers and transit users;
     Improve connections between regional destinations through 
priced, additional lanes that integrate with the greater metro Atlanta 
express lanes network;
     Accelerate project delivery.
    The actions by the Federal agencies and the laws under which such 
actions were taken are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) 
approved on July 29, 2020, and the FONSI for the project, approved on 
February 5, 2020, and in other documents in the project records. The 
FONSI and other project records are available by contacting FHWA or the 
Georgia Department of Transportation at the addresses listed above. The 
EA and FONSI can be reviewed and downloaded from the project website in 
two ways:
    (1) At https://0001757-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/ and click on 
Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI; and
    (2) Electronic versions of the EA and the FONSI have been sent to 
the following local libraries in the vicinity of the SR 400 corridor 
with a request to make the digital document available to patrons, 
including:
    a. Fulton County Library at the Sandy Springs Branch (395 Mount 
Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328),
    b. Fulton County Library at the Roswell Branch (115 Norcross St, 
Roswell, GA 30075),
    c. Fulton County Library at the East Roswell Branch (2301 Holcomb 
Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076),
    d. Fulton County Library at the Alpharetta Branch (10 Park Plaza, 
Alpharetta, GA 30009),
    e. Fulton County Library at the Milton Branch (855 Mayfield Rd, 
Milton, GA 30009),
    f. DeKalb Public Library at the Dunwoody Branch (5339 Chamblee 
Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338), and
    g. Forsyth County Public Library at the Sharon Forks Branch (2820 
Old Atlanta Rd, Cumming, GA 30041).
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the 
issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were 
taken, including but not limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109] and [23 U.S.C. 
128];
    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]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f)]. 
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-
470(mm)]; 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. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 
4201-4209]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996].
    7. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601-9675]; 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); Resource 
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) [42 U.S.C. 6901-6992(k)]; 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 
[42 U.S.C. 9601-9675].

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    8. Noise: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, Public Law 91-605 [84 
Stat. 1713].
    9. Executive Orders: 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. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments; E.O. 13045 Protection of Children from Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks; E.O. 13112, Invasive Species; E.O. 
11514, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality: E.O. 13287 
Preserve America. Nothing in this notice creates a cause of action 
under these Executive Orders.

(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).

    Issued on: February 5, 2021.
Moises Marrero,
Division Administrator, Atlanta, Georgia.
[FR Doc. 2021-02803 Filed 2-11-21; 8:45 am]
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