Rescission of the Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Route 2/2A/32 Corridor Improvements Project, New London County, Connecticut, 60726-60727 [2022-21750]

Download as PDF 60726 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 193 / Thursday, October 6, 2022 / Notices Dated: September 30, 2022. Naomi Sipple, Reports Clearance Officer, Social Security Administration. [FR Doc. 2022–21667 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11878] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2022–0033’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: acquisitionpolicy@state.gov and/or schroederhr@state.gov. You must include the -DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and supporting documents, to Hilary Schroeder, who may be reached on (202) 890–9798 or at schroederhr@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR). • OMB Control Number: 1405–0050. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: A/OPE/AP/ SCPD. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Oct 05, 2022 Jkt 259001 • Form Number: No form. • Respondents: Offerors and awardees of Department of State solicitations and contracts. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,897. • Estimated Number of Responses: 3,095. • Average Time per Response: 82 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 253,416 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. 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Abstract of Proposed Collection This collection includes DOSAR provisions and clauses implemented via solicitations and contracts to ensure offerors meet qualifications and awardees meet specific post-award requirements. Methodology Information is collected electronically. Sharon D. James, Acting Office Director, Office of the Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisition Policy (A/OPE/OAP), Department of State. [FR Doc. 2022–21749 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–24–P PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Rescission of the Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Route 2/2A/32 Corridor Improvements Project, New London County, Connecticut Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is issuing this Notice to advise the public that we are rescinding the June 3, 1996, Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Route 2/2A/32 Project in New London County, Connecticut. We are rescinding the NOI because a substantial amount of time has passed since its publication and there is a need to reevaluate traffic growth and congestion in the region. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy D. Jackson-Grove, Division Administrator, FHWA, Connecticut Division, 450 Main Street, Suite 612, CT 06103; Telephone: (860) 659–6703. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, as the lead Federal Agency, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), as the joint lead agency and local project sponsor, published an NOI in the Federal Register on June 3, 1996, at 61 FR 27945, to prepare an EIS on a proposal for transportation improvements within the Connecticut Route 2/2a/32 (CT 2/2A/32) corridor in the towns of Norwich, Preston, Ledyard, North Stonington, Stonington, Montville, New London, Connecticut. The purpose of the proposed project was to identify transportation improvements to relieve existing and predicted traffic congestion and improve safety on the Route 2 and 2A corridors, along with associated state routes that intersect with Route 2. The study area extended from Westerly, Rhode Island, northwest to Norwich, CT, and south to New London, CT. The Draft EIS was completed and considered a range of alternatives that included: (1) No Action; (2) commuter rail service along the New England Central Rail line combined with transit service (light rail or monorail) between Norwich, CT and Westerly, RI; (3) bus service between Norwich and Westerly along (in part) a dedicated busway; (4) a bypass of Route 2A; (5) widening Route 2 and upgrading Routes 32 and 164; (6) and a bypass of Route 2 in North Stonington. Each SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 193 / Thursday, October 6, 2022 / Notices alternative was evaluated for impacts to cultural and natural resources, socioeconomic concerns, visual and scenic resources, hazardous materials, existing land use, and local/regional transportation needs. The Final EIS (FEIS) identified a Preferred Alternative, which was a refinement of DEIS Alternative E (listed as #5 above). This included adding capacity to the Route 2A Bridge by adding a second, parallel, 2-lane bridge crossing the Thames River; a bypass of Route 2A; widening Route 2 in Preston; and upgrading Route 2 in North Stonington. A Record of Decision (ROD) was not finalized and a ROD was not published in the Federal Register. The decision to rescind the NOI is based on the age of the studies conducted in support of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the need to re-assess transportation demand within the corridor. Following completion of a new corridor study, FHWA and CTDOT will initiate new NEPA studies, as appropriate, to assess the potential environmental impacts of future actions that involve the study area. Any future project proposed within this corridor will comply with environmental review requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act ((NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)), FHWA environmental regulations (23 CFR part 771), and related authorities prior to issuance of a ROD or other NEPA decision, as appropriate. Comments and questions concerning this action should be directed to FHWA at the address provided above. (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: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; 23 CFR part 771. Amy D. Jackson-Grove, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration. [FR Doc. 2022–21750 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Oct 05, 2022 Jkt 259001 Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). ACTION: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final. The actions relate to a proposed highway project, replacing rock slope protection for four bridges at Three Star Ditch (PM R87.96R/L) and Determination Ditch (PM R90.98 R/L) on Interstate 10, in the County of Riverside, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, 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 March 6, 2023. 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 Caltrans: Shawn Oriaz, Senior Environmental Planner, California Department of Transportation, District 8, 464 W. Fourth Street, MS–823, San Bernardino, CA 92401–1400, Phone: (909) 501–5743, Email: shawn.oriaz@ dot.ca.gov. For FHWA, contact Shawn Oliver via email: shawn.oliver@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 highway project in the State of California: Replace the existing Rock Slope Protection (RSP) for four bridges along Interstate 10 from Post Mile 87.9 to 90.9 in Riverside County, California. The project includes widening the bridge deck overhang, adding 12-inch rumble strips, replacing the existing bridge rails with concrete barrier, and replacing the existing RSP for four bridges at Three Star Ditch and Determination Ditch. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved on August 17, 2022, and in other documents in the Caltrans’ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 60727 project records. The FEA, FONSI, and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans at the addresses provided above. The Caltrans FEA and FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the State of California, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research CEQAnet Web Portal at: https:// ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/2022060556. 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. Council on Environmental Quality Regulations 2. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. 3. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970, 23 U.S.C. 109 4. MAP–21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Pub. L. 112–141) 5. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) 6. Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987 7. Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (see Clean Water Act of 1977 and 1987) 8. Endangered Species Act of 9173 9. Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands 10. Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species 11. Executive Order 13186, Migratory Birds 12. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, as amended 13. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 14. Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management 15. Department of Transportation (DOT) Executive Order 5650.2— Floodplain Management and Protection (April 23, 1979) 16. Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899, Section 9 and 10 17. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. (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)) Antonio Johnson, Director, Planning, Environment and Right of Way, Federal Highway Administration, California Division. [FR Doc. 2022–21711 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Rescission of the Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement for the Route 2/2A/32 Corridor Improvements Project, 
New London County, Connecticut

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of 
Transportation (CTDOT) is issuing this Notice to advise the public that 
we are rescinding the June 3, 1996, Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare 
an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Route 2/2A/32 Project 
in New London County, Connecticut. We are rescinding the NOI because a 
substantial amount of time has passed since its publication and there 
is a need to re-evaluate traffic growth and congestion in the region.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy D. Jackson-Grove, Division 
Administrator, FHWA, Connecticut Division, 450 Main Street, Suite 612, 
CT 06103; Telephone: (860) 659-6703.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, as the lead Federal Agency, in 
cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), 
as the joint lead agency and local project sponsor, published an NOI in 
the Federal Register on June 3, 1996, at 61 FR 27945, to prepare an EIS 
on a proposal for transportation improvements within the Connecticut 
Route 2/2a/32 (CT 2/2A/32) corridor in the towns of Norwich, Preston, 
Ledyard, North Stonington, Stonington, Montville, New London, 
Connecticut.
    The purpose of the proposed project was to identify transportation 
improvements to relieve existing and predicted traffic congestion and 
improve safety on the Route 2 and 2A corridors, along with associated 
state routes that intersect with Route 2. The study area extended from 
Westerly, Rhode Island, northwest to Norwich, CT, and south to New 
London, CT. The Draft EIS was completed and considered a range of 
alternatives that included: (1) No Action; (2) commuter rail service 
along the New England Central Rail line combined with transit service 
(light rail or monorail) between Norwich, CT and Westerly, RI; (3) bus 
service between Norwich and Westerly along (in part) a dedicated 
busway; (4) a bypass of Route 2A; (5) widening Route 2 and upgrading 
Routes 32 and 164; (6) and a bypass of Route 2 in North Stonington. 
Each

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alternative was evaluated for impacts to cultural and natural 
resources, socioeconomic concerns, visual and scenic resources, 
hazardous materials, existing land use, and local/regional 
transportation needs.
    The Final EIS (FEIS) identified a Preferred Alternative, which was 
a refinement of DEIS Alternative E (listed as #5 above). This included 
adding capacity to the Route 2A Bridge by adding a second, parallel, 2-
lane bridge crossing the Thames River; a bypass of Route 2A; widening 
Route 2 in Preston; and upgrading Route 2 in North Stonington. A Record 
of Decision (ROD) was not finalized and a ROD was not published in the 
Federal Register.
    The decision to rescind the NOI is based on the age of the studies 
conducted in support of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and 
the need to re-assess transportation demand within the corridor. 
Following completion of a new corridor study, FHWA and CTDOT will 
initiate new NEPA studies, as appropriate, to assess the potential 
environmental impacts of future actions that involve the study area. 
Any future project proposed within this corridor will comply with 
environmental review requirements of the National Environmental Policy 
Act ((NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)), FHWA environmental regulations 
(23 CFR part 771), and related authorities prior to issuance of a ROD 
or other NEPA decision, as appropriate. Comments and questions 
concerning this action should be directed to FHWA at the address 
provided above.

(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: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; 23 CFR part 771.

Amy D. Jackson-Grove,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-21750 Filed 10-5-22; 8:45 am]
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