Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Washington State, 15286-15287 [2021-05832]

Download as PDF 15286 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 53 / Monday, March 22, 2021 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES • Total Estimated Alumni Interview Burden Time: 45 hours. • Estimated Number of Seminar Presenter Key Informants: 15. • Average Time per Seminar Presenter Interview: 0.75 hour. • Total Estimated Seminar Presenter Interview Burden Time: 11.25 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 160.58 annual hours. • Frequency: Once. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. Abstract of Proposed Collection The Career Connections program is managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Office of Alumni Affairs OAA. Started in 2019, the Career Connections program brings together American alumni (18–35 years old) of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs with expert career coaches, professionals from diverse fields, and international leaders to help alumni market their international exchange experiences. Delivered as twoday seminars across the country, the Career Connections program provides invaluable networking opportunities for U.S. alumni with leaders in their communities with activities including: resume-building, developing a personal brand, translating skills gained through the exchange experience, developing an online presence, and networking to develop connections with fellow alumni and expert speakers alike. ECA’s Evaluation Division will undertake an internal evaluation of the Career Connections program. The purpose of this evaluation is to inform the next iteration of the award with participant-driven recommendations on how to strengthen the Career VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:46 Mar 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 Connections program. The Evaluation Division will survey participants of Career Connections participants along with a small sample of alumni that have not participated in seminars, as well as conduct key-informant interviews with alumni and seminar presenters. A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on the listed highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before August 19, 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 Methodology shorter time period still applies. As existing project monitoring data FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: does not cover the topics being Lindsey Handel, Urban Transportation investigated sufficiently, it is necessary Engineer, Federal Highway to collect information directly from Administration, 711 S. Capitol Way, program alumni to fully understand Suite 501, Olympia, WA 98501–1284, how the Career Connections program 360–753–9480, or Washington.FHWA@ can be strengthened and what the dot.gov; or Margaret Kucharski, immediate outcomes for participants Megaprograms Environmental Manager, are. While alumni who have Washington State Department of participated in the Career Connections Transportation, 999 3rd Ave, Suite program will receive an online survey, 2200, Seattle, WA 98104, 206–770– a small number will also be invited to 3500, or Margaret.Kucharski@ participate in individual interviews to wsdot.wa.gov. explore key issues in greater depth. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On survey will also be sent to a small September 7, 2011, FHWA published a sample of alumni that have not ‘‘Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions participated in Career Connections on Proposed Highway in Washington’’ seminars to understand why they in the Federal Register at 76 FR 55459 haven’t participated and how they could for the SR 520, I–5 to Medina: Bridge be enticed to in the future. Finally, as Replacement and HOV Project. Notice is ECA wishes to understand best practices hereby given that, subsequent to the in professional development training, a earlier FHWA notice, FHWA has taken small group of seminar presenters will final agency actions within the meaning be invited to participate in individual of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing a NEPA interviews to discuss what they feel re-evaluation for the SR 520 SR 520, I– could be strengthened. 5 to Medina: Bridge Replacement and HOV Project: Portage Bay Bridge to I–5 Zachary A. Parker, Design Refinements (hereafter ‘‘reDirector, Office of Directives Management, evaluation’’). The action(s) by FHWA Department of State. and the laws under which such actions [FR Doc. 2021–05894 Filed 3–19–21; 8:45 am] were taken, are described in the reBILLING CODE 4710–05–P evaluation and the associated agency records. That information is available by contacting FHWA at the addresses DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION provided above. The project proposed to improve Federal Highway Administration safety and mobility for people and Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions goods across Lake Washington by replacing the SR 520 Portage Bay and on Transportation Project in Evergreen Point bridges and improve Washington State existing roadway between Interstate 5 AGENCY: Federal Highway (I–5) in Seattle and Evergreen Point Administration (FHWA), Department of Road in Medina spanning 5.2 miles. The Transportation (DOT). Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project was published in ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA. January 2011 and the Record of Decision (ROD) was issued in August 2011. Since issuance of the FHWA ROD, the SUMMARY: This notice announces actions design of the Portage Bay Bridge, taken by the FHWA that are final. The Roanoke Lid, and other components in action relates to refinements to the the Portage Bay to I–5 area have been design of Portage Bay Bridge, Roanoke refined, including changes to the Lid, and other components in the configuration of and connections to Portage Bay to I–5 area for SR 520, I– Portage Bay Bridge; refinement of the 5 to Medina construction in the City of design of the Roanoke Lid; and Seattle, King County, State of refinements to the regional shared-use Washington that are contained in the NEPA Reevaluation signed February 22, path and local active transportation connections. The re-evaluation 2021 and Revised Section 4(f) considering these refinements was Evaluation signed February 18, 2021. PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DATES: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 53 / Monday, March 22, 2021 / Notices prepared in February 2021. It identifies and documents potential effects associated with the refinement. The reevaluation also includes a Revised Section 4(f) Evaluation that found there would be de minimis impacts on Interlaken Park and the Roanoke Park Historic District and that constructionphase effects on Roanoke Park would meet the temporary occupancy exception included in 23 CFR 774.13(d). FHWA has also determined that the revised project design would cause the least harm, it includes all possible planning to minimize harm, and that there would be no change to other Section 4(f) findings included in the Final EIS and ROD. This notice only applies to the Re-evaluation signed February 22, 2021 and the associated Revised Section 4(f) Evaluation signed February 18, 2021. Information about the re-evaluation and associated records are available from FHWA and WSDOT at the addresses provided above and can be found at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/ SR520Bridge/Library/EnvironmentalDocuments. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions related to the re-evaluation 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– 4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. 7401–7671(q)]. 3. Land: Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 [16 U.S.C. 4601]; Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]. 4. Wildlife: Anadromous Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757a-757g); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661–667(d)]; Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001–3013). 6. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251– 1377]; Coastal Barrier Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3501–3510]; Coastal Zone Management Act [16 U.S.C. 1451–1465]; Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) [16 U.S.C. 4601–4604]; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:46 Mar 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 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]. 7. Navigation: Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 403]; General Bridge Act of 1946 [33 U.S.C. 9 and 11]. 8. Noise: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, Public Law 91–605 [84 Stat. 1713]; [23 U.S.C. 109(h) & (i)]. 9. 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. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1), as amended by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, (PL 112–141, 126 Stat. 405). Issued on: March 16, 2021. Daniel M. Mathis, FHWA Division Administrator, Olympia, WA. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 53 (Monday, March 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15286-15287]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05832]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project 
in Washington State

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

ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions 
by FHWA.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are 
final. The action relates to refinements to the design of Portage Bay 
Bridge, Roanoke Lid, and other components in the Portage Bay to I-5 
area for SR 520, I-5 to Medina construction in the City of Seattle, 
King County, State of Washington that are contained in the NEPA 
Reevaluation signed February 22, 2021 and Revised Section 4(f) 
Evaluation signed February 18, 2021.

DATES: A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on 
the listed highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on 
or before August 19, 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: Lindsey Handel, Urban Transportation 
Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 
501, Olympia, WA 98501-1284, 360-753-9480, or [email protected]; 
or Margaret Kucharski, Megaprograms Environmental Manager, Washington 
State Department of Transportation, 999 3rd Ave, Suite 2200, Seattle, 
WA 98104, 206-770-3500, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 7, 2011, FHWA published a 
``Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Washington'' in the Federal Register at 76 FR 55459 for the SR 520, I-5 
to Medina: Bridge Replacement and HOV Project. Notice is hereby given 
that, subsequent to the earlier FHWA notice, FHWA has taken final 
agency actions within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing a 
NEPA re-evaluation for the SR 520 SR 520, I-5 to Medina: Bridge 
Replacement and HOV Project: Portage Bay Bridge to I-5 Design 
Refinements (hereafter ``re-evaluation''). The action(s) by FHWA and 
the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the re-
evaluation and the associated agency records. That information is 
available by contacting FHWA at the addresses provided above.
    The project proposed to improve safety and mobility for people and 
goods across Lake Washington by replacing the SR 520 Portage Bay and 
Evergreen Point bridges and improve existing roadway between Interstate 
5 (I-5) in Seattle and Evergreen Point Road in Medina spanning 5.2 
miles. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project 
was published in January 2011 and the Record of Decision (ROD) was 
issued in August 2011.
    Since issuance of the FHWA ROD, the design of the Portage Bay 
Bridge, Roanoke Lid, and other components in the Portage Bay to I-5 
area have been refined, including changes to the configuration of and 
connections to Portage Bay Bridge; refinement of the design of the 
Roanoke Lid; and refinements to the regional shared-use path and local 
active transportation connections. The re-evaluation considering these 
refinements was

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prepared in February 2021. It identifies and documents potential 
effects associated with the refinement. The re-evaluation also includes 
a Revised Section 4(f) Evaluation that found there would be de minimis 
impacts on Interlaken Park and the Roanoke Park Historic District and 
that construction-phase effects on Roanoke Park would meet the 
temporary occupancy exception included in 23 CFR 774.13(d). FHWA has 
also determined that the revised project design would cause the least 
harm, it includes all possible planning to minimize harm, and that 
there would be no change to other Section 4(f) findings included in the 
Final EIS and ROD. This notice only applies to the Re-evaluation signed 
February 22, 2021 and the associated Revised Section 4(f) Evaluation 
signed February 18, 2021.
    Information about the re-evaluation and associated records are 
available from FHWA and WSDOT at the addresses provided above and can 
be found at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR520Bridge/Library/Environmental-Documents. This notice applies to all Federal agency 
decisions related to the re-evaluation 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. 
4321-4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    2. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)].
    3. Land: Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act 
of 1965 [16 U.S.C. 4601]; Section 4(f) of the Department of 
Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303].
    4. Wildlife: Anadromous Fish Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 757a-
757g); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)]; 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as 
amended [16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.].
    5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et 
seq.]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-
469(c)]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (25 
U.S.C. 3001-3013).
    6. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 404, 
Section 401, Section 319) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377]; Coastal Barrier 
Resources Act [16 U.S.C. 3501-3510]; Coastal Zone Management Act [16 
U.S.C. 1451-1465]; 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].
    7. Navigation: Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 [33 U.S.C. 403]; 
General Bridge Act of 1946 [33 U.S.C. 9 and 11].
    8. Noise: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, Public Law 91-605 [84 
Stat. 1713]; [23 U.S.C. 109(h) & (i)].
    9. 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.

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1), as amended by Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century Act, (PL 112-141, 126 Stat. 405).

    Issued on: March 16, 2021.
Daniel M. Mathis,
FHWA Division Administrator, Olympia, WA.
[FR Doc. 2021-05832 Filed 3-19-21; 8:45 am]
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