Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas, 2154-2156 [2023-00491]
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that are final. 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 an assignment
agreement executed by FHWA and
TxDOT. The actions relate to various
proposed highway projects in the State
of Texas. These 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 projects will be barred unless
the claim is filed on or before the
deadline. For the projects listed below,
the deadline is June 12, 2023. 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:
Patrick Lee, Environmental Affairs
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 4,
Division, Texas Department of
2023.
Transportation, 125 East 11th Street,
Brandon Roberts,
Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512)
Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking.
416–2358; email: Patrick.Lee@txdot.gov.
TxDOT’s normal business hours are 8:00
Petition for Exemption
a.m.–5:00 p.m. (central time), Monday
Docket No.: FAA–2022–1193.
through Friday.
Petitioner: L3Harris Technologies.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION: The
Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected:
environmental
review,
consultation, and
§§ 61.3(a)(1)(i), 91.7(a), 91.109,
other actions required by applicable
91.119(c), 91.121, 91.403(b), 91.405(a),
91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (2), 91.417(a) Federal environmental laws for these
projects are being, or have been, carried
& (b).
Description of Relief Sought: L3Harris out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327
and a Memorandum of Understanding
Technologies (L3Harris) seeks relief to
dated December 9, 2019, and executed
operate the FVR–55 unmanned aircraft
system (UAS), weighing over 55 pounds by FHWA and TxDOT.
Notice is hereby given that TxDOT
(lbs.) but no more than 70 lbs., for the
and Federal agencies have taken final
purpose of platform development,
agency actions by issuing licenses,
training, and aerial data acquisition.
permits, and approvals for the highway
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projects in the State of Texas that are
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listed below.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Federal Highway Administration
Categorical Exclusion (CE),
Environmental Assessment (EA), or
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
on Proposed Highway Projects in
issued in connection with the projects
Texas
and in other key project documents. The
CE, EA, or EIS and other key documents
AGENCY: Texas Department of
for the listed projects are available by
Transportation (TxDOT), Federal
contacting the local TxDOT office at the
Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S.
address or telephone number provided
Department of Transportation.
for each project below.
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims
This notice applies to all TxDOT and
for judicial review of actions by TxDOT
Federal
agency decisions as of the
and Federal agencies.
issuance date of this notice and all laws
SUMMARY: This notice announces actions under which such actions were taken,
including but not limited to:
taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies
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public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
https://www.regulations.gov, as
described in the system of records
notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/
privacy.
Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
https://www.regulations.gov at any time.
Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jake
Troutman, (202) 683–7788, Office of
Rulemaking, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591.
This notice is published pursuant to
14 CFR 11.85.
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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.)
The projects subject to this notice are:
1. Garth Road from I–10 to SH 146 in
Harris County, Texas. The proposed
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improvements from I–10 to Baker Road
would include reconstructing and
widening Garth Road from four to six
lanes. The proposed roadway would
include three 11-foot-wide travel lanes
in each direction, a 16-foot-wide
noncontinuous raised median, a 6.5-foot
sidewalk on the west side, and a 10foot-wide shared use path on the east
side. Right-turn lanes would also be
provided at some locations. The
proposed improvements from Baker
Road to SH 146 would include
reconstruction of the existing roadway,
adding noncontinuous raised medians,
and either a 6.5-foot-wide sidewalk or a
10-foot-wide shared use path adjacent to
the roadway. The total project length is
approximately 3.73 miles. The actions
by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the
laws under which such actions were
taken are described in the Categorical
Exclusion Determination issued on
September 13, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The Categorical Exclusion
Determination and other documents in
the TxDOT project file are available by
contacting the TxDOT Houston District
Office at 7600 Washington Avenue,
Houston, TX 77007; telephone: (713)
802–5000.
2. FM 2931 From US 380 to FM 428
in Denton County, Texas. The proposed
project would include the widening of
FM 2931 to a 6-lane urban roadway
section with a raised median and leftturn lanes in various locations within
the project limits. The proposed
roadway would include three 11- or 12foot wide (depending on the section)
travel lanes in each direction with no
shoulders, a raised median, and a 10foot wide shared use path on each side
of the roadway. The proposed project is
approximately 6.37 miles in length. The
purpose of the proposed project is to
improve mobility and 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 Categorical Exclusion
Determination issued on September 27,
2022, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The Categorical
Exclusion Determination 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.
3. US 84 in Mexia, from FM 1365 to
1.05 miles East of FM 1365, Limestone
County, Texas. This project is
approximately 1.05 miles long.
Proposed improvements include
widening the roadway from two to four
lanes with a two-way left-turn lane,
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upgrading to a closed storm drain
system with curb and gutter, and
constructing a sidewalk and a shareduse path. This project would require
approximately 1.8 acres of new right of
way. The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Categorical Exclusion Determination
issued on September 28, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The Categorical Exclusion and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT
Waco District Office at 100 South Loop
Drive, Waco, TX 76704; telephone: (254)
867–2700.
4. IH 69E, from Spur 54 in Harlingen
to Spur 413 in Sebastian, Cameron and
Willacy Counties, Texas. The purpose of
the project is to improve safety and
mobility by upgrading the facility to
interstate standards, which would
include widening and reconstructing IH
69E to a six-lane controlled access
facility, with three 12 foot-wide travel
lanes in each direction, 10 foot-wide
inside and outside shoulders, and ramp
improvements. The proposed project
length is approximately 12 miles. The
actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies
and the laws under which such actions
were taken are described in the
Categorical Exclusion Determination
issued on September 30, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The Categorical Exclusion
Determination and other documents in
the TxDOT project file are available by
contacting the TxDOT Pharr District
Office 600 W Expressway 83, Pharr, TX
78577; telephone: (956) 702–6100.
5. Slaughter Lane from Brodie Lane to
South Loop 1 NB (Mopac), Travis
County, Texas. The project will improve
Slaughter Lane from a four-lane
roadway to a six-lane roadway. In
addition, new pedestrian/bicycle
facilities will be constructed along both
sides of Slaughter Lane. The project is
approximately 1.6 miles in length. The
actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies
and the laws under which such actions
were taken are described in the
Categorical Exclusion Determination
issued on September 30, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The Categorical Exclusion
Determination and other documents in
the TxDOT project file are available by
contacting the TxDOT Austin District
Office at 7901 North I–35, Austin, TX
78753; telephone: (512) 832–7000.
6. FM 1082 Fort Phantom Hill Dam
Road Project, from west of Cheyenne
Creek Road to east of the Dam, in Jones
County, Texas. The project would
reconstruct existing FM 1082 due to the
failing existing conditions of FM 1082
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off the crest of the dam and relocate the
roadway to the downstream side north
of the lake. The new roadway will be 32
feet-wide with two 11-foot travel lanes
and 5-foot outside shoulders. A new
bridge will cross Elm Creek at the
bottom and will be 34 feet-wide with
two 11-foot travel lanes and 5-foot outer
shoulders. The actions by TxDOT and
Federal agencies and the laws under
which such actions were taken are
described in the Categorical Exclusion
Determination issued on October 7,
2022, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The Categorical
Exclusion Determination and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT
Abilene District Office at 4250 N Clack,
Abilene, TX 79601; telephone: (325)
676–6800.
7. SH 151 from Loop 1604 to east of
I–410, Bexar County, Texas. The project
would widen SH 151 from a four-lane
to a six-lane divided roadway. Other
improvements include a direct
connector from westbound SH 151 to
northbound Loop 1604, frontage road
improvements, a ramp reversal along
Loop 1604, additional exit ramps, a
collector distributor and turn-around
bridges. The project is approximately
6.5 miles along SH 151 and
approximately 2.7 miles along Loop
1604. The actions by TxDOT and
Federal agencies and the laws under
which such actions were taken are
described in the Categorical Exclusion
Determination issued on November 15,
2022, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The Categorical
Exclusion Determination and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT San
Antonio District Office at 4615 NW
Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229;
telephone: (210) 615–5839.
8. FM 434 widening project from FM
3400 to the Falls County Line in
McLennan County, Texas. The proposed
roadway would generally consist of a
single 12-foot wide travel lane in each
direction with 8-foot wide shoulders.
The intersection at FM 3400 would have
center and right-turn lanes up to 14-foot
wide, as well as striped medians up to
12 feet wide at the intersection. The
proposed right-of-way would vary
between 100 and 280 feet wide. Access
would remain at-grade and noncontrolled. No new overpasses,
underpasses, or bridges would be
constructed, but Bull Hide bridge would
be widened 11 feet on the downstream.
Approximately 30.90 acres of additional
right-of-way would be required for the
proposed project, as well as
approximately 12.02 acres for
permanent drainage easements. The
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project is approximately 4.78 miles
long. The actions by TxDOT and Federal
agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the
Categorical Exclusion Determination
issued on November 22, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file.
The Categorical Exclusion and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT
Waco District Office at 100 South Loop
Drive, Waco, TX 76704; telephone: (254)
867–2836.
9. TxDOT, in conjunction with the
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
(DFW Airport), proposes to construct
the East-West Connector (Rental Car
Drive) project in eastern Tarrant County,
Texas. The proposed roadway has
project limits from SH 360 to
International Parkway (Spur 97) and
would consist of a new four-lane,
divided urban arterial roadway. The
project length is 1.65 miles. The
purpose of the project is to reduce travel
times and improve mobility to and from
the DFW Airport. The actions by TxDOT
and Federal agencies and the laws
under which such actions were taken
are described in the Final
Environmental Assessment (EA), the
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on September 1, 2022,
and other documents in the TxDOT
project file. The EA, FONSI, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT Fort
Worth District Office at 2501 SW Loop
820, Fort Worth, TX 76133; telephone:
(817) 370–6772.
10. FM 2220 (Ware Road) from FM
1925 to Mile 5 Road in Hidalgo County,
Texas. The purpose of the project is to
improve safety and mobility by
widening and reconstructing FM 2220
to a six-lane urban facility, to include
three 12-foot-wide travel lanes in each
direction, 10-foot-wide shoulders,
sidewalks, a raised median, and
drainage improvements. The proposed
project length is approximately 5.4
miles. The actions by TxDOT and
Federal agencies and the laws under
which such actions were taken are
described in the Final Environmental
Assessment (EA), the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on
October 14, 2022, and other documents
in the TxDOT project file. The EA,
FONSI, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file are available by
contacting the TxDOT Pharr District
Office at 600 W Expressway 83, Pharr,
TX 78577; telephone: (956) 702–6100.
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Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development,
Federal Highway Administration.
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ET Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. To be sure someone is
there to help you, please call (202) 366–
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Dockets Operations.
B. Privacy Act
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration
[Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0104; FMCSA–
2017–0058; FMCSA–2017–0060; FMCSA–
2018–0135; FMCSA–2019–0109]
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
Applications; Hearing
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), Department
of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of final disposition.
AGENCY:
FMCSA announces its
decision to renew exemptions for nine
individuals from the hearing
requirement in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for
interstate commercial motor vehicle
(CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable
these hard of hearing and deaf
individuals to continue to operate CMVs
in interstate commerce.
DATES: The exemptions were applicable
on November 30, 2022. The exemptions
expire on November 30, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical
Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64–224,
Washington, DC 20590–0001, (202) 366–
4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov. Office
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
If you have questions regarding viewing
or submitting material to the docket,
contact Dockets Operations, (202) 366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Public Participation
A. Viewing Comments
To view comments go to
www.regulations.gov. Insert the docket
number (FMCSA–2014–0104, FMCSA–
2017–0058, FMCSA–2017–0060,
FMCSA–2018–0135, or FMCSA–2019–
0109) in the keyword box and click
‘‘Search.’’ Next, sort the results by
‘‘Posted (Newer-Older),’’ choose the first
notice listed, and click ‘‘Browse
Comments.’’ If you do not have access
to the internet, you may view the docket
online by visiting Dockets Operations in
Room W12–140 on the ground floor of
the DOT West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
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In accordance with 49 U.S.C.
31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments
from the public on the exemption
requests. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov. As described in
the system of records notice DOT/ALL
14 (Federal Docket Management
System), which can be reviewed at
https://www.transportation.gov/
individuals/privacy/privacy-act-systemrecords-notices, the comments are
searchable by the name of the submitter.
II. Background
On November 29, 2022, FMCSA
published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for nine
individuals from the hearing standard in
49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) to operate a CMV
in interstate commerce and requested
comments from the public (87 FR
73384). The public comment period
ended on December 29, 2022, and no
comments were received.
FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility
of these applicants and determined that
renewing these exemptions would likely
achieve a level of safety that is
equivalent to, or greater than, the level
that would be achieved by complying
with § 391.41(b)(11).
The physical qualification standard
for drivers regarding hearing found in
§ 391.41(b)(11) states that a person is
physically qualified to drive a CMV if
that person first perceives a forced
whispered voice in the better ear at not
less than 5 feet with or without the use
of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of
an audiometric device, does not have an
average hearing loss in the better ear
greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000
Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a
hearing aid when the audiometric
device is calibrated to American
National Standard (formerly ASA
Standard) Z24.5—1951.
This standard was adopted in 1970
and was revised in 1971 to allow drivers
to be qualified under this standard
while wearing a hearing aid (35 FR
6458, 6463 (Apr. 22, 1970) and 36 FR
12857 (July 8, 1971), respectively).
III. Discussion of Comments
FMCSA received no comments in this
proceeding.
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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: This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal
agencies that are final. 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 an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. The actions
relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas.
These 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 projects will be
barred unless the claim is filed on or before the deadline. For the
projects listed below, the deadline is June 12, 2023. 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: Patrick Lee, Environmental Affairs
Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street,
Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512) 416-2358; email:
[email protected]. TxDOT's normal business hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. (central time), Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 9,
2019, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.
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 actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which
such actions were taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion
(CE), Environmental Assessment (EA), or Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) issued in connection with the projects and in other key project
documents. The CE, EA, or EIS and other key documents for the listed
projects are available by contacting the local TxDOT office at the
address or telephone number provided for each project below.
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.)
The projects subject to this notice are:
1. Garth Road from I-10 to SH 146 in Harris County, Texas. The
proposed
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improvements from I-10 to Baker Road would include reconstructing and
widening Garth Road from four to six lanes. The proposed roadway would
include three 11-foot-wide travel lanes in each direction, a 16-foot-
wide noncontinuous raised median, a 6.5-foot sidewalk on the west side,
and a 10-foot-wide shared use path on the east side. Right-turn lanes
would also be provided at some locations. The proposed improvements
from Baker Road to SH 146 would include reconstruction of the existing
roadway, adding noncontinuous raised medians, and either a 6.5-foot-
wide sidewalk or a 10-foot-wide shared use path adjacent to the
roadway. The total project length is approximately 3.73 miles. The
actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion
Determination issued on September 13, 2022, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The Categorical Exclusion Determination and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting the
TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX
77007; telephone: (713) 802-5000.
2. FM 2931 From US 380 to FM 428 in Denton County, Texas. The
proposed project would include the widening of FM 2931 to a 6-lane
urban roadway section with a raised median and left-turn lanes in
various locations within the project limits. The proposed roadway would
include three 11- or 12-foot wide (depending on the section) travel
lanes in each direction with no shoulders, a raised median, and a 10-
foot wide shared use path on each side of the roadway. The proposed
project is approximately 6.37 miles in length. The purpose of the
proposed project is to improve mobility and 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 Categorical Exclusion
Determination issued on September 27, 2022, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The Categorical Exclusion Determination 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.
3. US 84 in Mexia, from FM 1365 to 1.05 miles East of FM 1365,
Limestone County, Texas. This project is approximately 1.05 miles long.
Proposed improvements include widening the roadway from two to four
lanes with a two-way left-turn lane, upgrading to a closed storm drain
system with curb and gutter, and constructing a sidewalk and a shared-
use path. This project would require approximately 1.8 acres of new
right of way. The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws
under which such actions were taken are described in the Categorical
Exclusion Determination issued on September 28, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file. The Categorical Exclusion and
other documents in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting
the TxDOT Waco District Office at 100 South Loop Drive, Waco, TX 76704;
telephone: (254) 867-2700.
4. IH 69E, from Spur 54 in Harlingen to Spur 413 in Sebastian,
Cameron and Willacy Counties, Texas. The purpose of the project is to
improve safety and mobility by upgrading the facility to interstate
standards, which would include widening and reconstructing IH 69E to a
six-lane controlled access facility, with three 12 foot-wide travel
lanes in each direction, 10 foot-wide inside and outside shoulders, and
ramp improvements. The proposed project length is approximately 12
miles. The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under
which such actions were taken are described in the Categorical
Exclusion Determination issued on September 30, 2022, and other
documents in the TxDOT project file. The Categorical Exclusion
Determination and other documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT Pharr District Office 600 W
Expressway 83, Pharr, TX 78577; telephone: (956) 702-6100.
5. Slaughter Lane from Brodie Lane to South Loop 1 NB (Mopac),
Travis County, Texas. The project will improve Slaughter Lane from a
four-lane roadway to a six-lane roadway. In addition, new pedestrian/
bicycle facilities will be constructed along both sides of Slaughter
Lane. The project is approximately 1.6 miles in length. The actions by
TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such actions were
taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion Determination issued
on September 30, 2022, and other documents in the TxDOT project file.
The Categorical Exclusion Determination and other documents in the
TxDOT project file are available by contacting the TxDOT Austin
District Office at 7901 North I-35, Austin, TX 78753; telephone: (512)
832-7000.
6. FM 1082 Fort Phantom Hill Dam Road Project, from west of
Cheyenne Creek Road to east of the Dam, in Jones County, Texas. The
project would reconstruct existing FM 1082 due to the failing existing
conditions of FM 1082 off the crest of the dam and relocate the roadway
to the downstream side north of the lake. The new roadway will be 32
feet-wide with two 11-foot travel lanes and 5-foot outside shoulders. A
new bridge will cross Elm Creek at the bottom and will be 34 feet-wide
with two 11-foot travel lanes and 5-foot outer shoulders. The actions
by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such actions
were taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion Determination
issued on October 7, 2022, and other documents in the TxDOT project
file. The Categorical Exclusion Determination and other documents in
the TxDOT project file are available by contacting the TxDOT Abilene
District Office at 4250 N Clack, Abilene, TX 79601; telephone: (325)
676-6800.
7. SH 151 from Loop 1604 to east of I-410, Bexar County, Texas. The
project would widen SH 151 from a four-lane to a six-lane divided
roadway. Other improvements include a direct connector from westbound
SH 151 to northbound Loop 1604, frontage road improvements, a ramp
reversal along Loop 1604, additional exit ramps, a collector
distributor and turn-around bridges. The project is approximately 6.5
miles along SH 151 and approximately 2.7 miles along Loop 1604. The
actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion
Determination issued on November 15, 2022, and other documents in the
TxDOT project file. The Categorical Exclusion Determination and other
documents in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting the
TxDOT San Antonio District Office at 4615 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX
78229; telephone: (210) 615-5839.
8. FM 434 widening project from FM 3400 to the Falls County Line in
McLennan County, Texas. The proposed roadway would generally consist of
a single 12-foot wide travel lane in each direction with 8-foot wide
shoulders. The intersection at FM 3400 would have center and right-turn
lanes up to 14-foot wide, as well as striped medians up to 12 feet wide
at the intersection. The proposed right-of-way would vary between 100
and 280 feet wide. Access would remain at-grade and non-controlled. No
new overpasses, underpasses, or bridges would be constructed, but Bull
Hide bridge would be widened 11 feet on the downstream. Approximately
30.90 acres of additional right-of-way would be required for the
proposed project, as well as approximately 12.02 acres for permanent
drainage easements. The
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project is approximately 4.78 miles long. The actions by TxDOT and
Federal agencies and the laws under which such actions were taken are
described in the Categorical Exclusion Determination issued on November
22, 2022, and other documents in the TxDOT project file. The
Categorical Exclusion and other documents in the TxDOT project file are
available by contacting the TxDOT Waco District Office at 100 South
Loop Drive, Waco, TX 76704; telephone: (254) 867-2836.
9. TxDOT, in conjunction with the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport (DFW Airport), proposes to construct the East-West Connector
(Rental Car Drive) project in eastern Tarrant County, Texas. The
proposed roadway has project limits from SH 360 to International
Parkway (Spur 97) and would consist of a new four-lane, divided urban
arterial roadway. The project length is 1.65 miles. The purpose of the
project is to reduce travel times and improve mobility to and from the
DFW Airport. The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws
under which such actions were taken are described in the Final
Environmental Assessment (EA), the Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) issued on September 1, 2022, and other documents in the TxDOT
project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the TxDOT project
file are available by contacting the TxDOT Fort Worth District Office
at 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133; telephone: (817) 370-6772.
10. FM 2220 (Ware Road) from FM 1925 to Mile 5 Road in Hidalgo
County, Texas. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and
mobility by widening and reconstructing FM 2220 to a six-lane urban
facility, to include three 12-foot-wide travel lanes in each direction,
10-foot-wide shoulders, sidewalks, a raised median, and drainage
improvements. The proposed project length is approximately 5.4 miles.
The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such
actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental Assessment
(EA), the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on October
14, 2022, and other documents in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI,
and other documents in the TxDOT project file are available by
contacting the TxDOT Pharr District Office at 600 W Expressway 83,
Pharr, TX 78577; telephone: (956) 702-6100.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development, Federal Highway
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-00491 Filed 1-11-23; 8:45 am]
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