Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Washington State, 95348 [2024-28219]

Download as PDF 95348 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 231 / Monday, December 2, 2024 / Notices agency actions within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing a NEPA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the SR 3 Freight CorridorIssued on November 25, 2024. New Alignment Project in Mason and Jazmyne Lewis, Kitsap Counties, Washington. The Information Collection Officer. action(s) by FHWA and the laws under [FR Doc. 2024–28086 Filed 11–29–24; 8:45 am] which such actions were taken, are BILLING CODE 4910–22–P described in the FONSI and the associated agency records. That information is available by contacting DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FHWA at the addresses provided above. The project proposed to provide a Federal Highway Administration reliable, high-speed, regional route Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions between Kitsap and Mason Counties. This new route will move freight and on Transportation Project in regional traffic between Shelton and Washington State Bremerton, thus bypassing the urban AGENCY: Federal Highway center of Belfair. This project will Administration (FHWA), Department of reduce congestion and improve safety Transportation (DOT), through Belfair and provide an alternate route during highway closures resulting ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by FHWA. from vehicular crashes and other incidents. Construction of this project SUMMARY: This notice announces actions will provide safe and reliable regional taken by the FHWA that are final. The access to jobs, goods, and services, and action relates to the SR 3 Freight improve efficiencies for all public Corridor—New Alignment project, service providers, on SR 3 through located in western Washington within Belfair. A FONSI for the project was the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County, signed on November 15, 2024. Information about the NEPA FONSI and Mason County. The Project will and associated records are available construct the SR 3 Freight Corridor— from FHWA at the addresses provided New Alignment to the east of the above and can be found at: https:// existing SR3 with a design and posted wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/ speed of 50 miles per hour. The search-projects/sr-3-freight-corridorproposed alignment will begin at MP 22.81 on existing SR 3 and connect back new-alignment. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions related to to the existing SR 3 alignment at MP the FONSI as of the issuance date of this 29.49. The project includes stormwater treatment facilities, 12-foot lanes with 8- notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not foot shoulders, and roundabouts at the north and south connections to existing limited to: 1. General: National Environmental SR 3. The FHWA’s Finding of No Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– Significant Impact (FONSI) provides 4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 details on the Selected Alternative for U.S.C. 109]. the proposed improvements. 2. Air: Clean Air Act, as amended [42 DATES: A claim seeking judicial review U.S.C. 7401–7671(q)]. of the Federal agency actions on the 3. Land: Section 6(f) of the Land and listed highway project will be barred Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 unless the claim is filed on or before [16 U.S.C. 4601]; section 4(f) of the May 1, 2025. If the Federal law that Department of Transportation Act of authorizes judicial review of a claim 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]. provides a time period of less than 150 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act days for filing such claim, then that [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and 1536]. Fish shorter time period still applies. and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: U.S.C. 661–667(d)]. 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Executive Orders: Executive Order 11990 Protection of Wetlands; Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management; Executive Order 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations; Executive Order 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; Executive Order 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; Executive Order 13287 Preserve America; Executive Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments; Executive Order 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; Executive Order 13112 Invasive Species; Executive Order 13166 Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency; Executive Order 13045 Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks; Executive Order 14096 Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). Ralph J. Rizzo, FHWA Division Administrator, Olympia, WA. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 231 (Monday, December 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 95348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28219]


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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 the SR 3 Freight Corridor--New Alignment 
project, located in western Washington within the City of Bremerton, 
Kitsap County, and Mason County. The Project will construct the SR 3 
Freight Corridor--New Alignment to the east of the existing SR3 with a 
design and posted speed of 50 miles per hour. The proposed alignment 
will begin at MP 22.81 on existing SR 3 and connect back to the 
existing SR 3 alignment at MP 29.49. The project includes stormwater 
treatment facilities, 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders, and 
roundabouts at the north and south connections to existing SR 3. The 
FHWA's Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the 
Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.

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 May 1, 2025. 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: Liana Liu, Area Engineer, Federal 
Highway Administration, 711 S Capitol Way, Suite 501, Olympia, WA, 
98501-1284, (360) 753-9553, [email protected] or 
[email protected], or Victoria Book, Environmental & Hydraulics 
Manager, WSDOT Olympic Region, P.O. Box 47440, Olympia, WA 98504-7440, 
(360) 570-6707, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FHWA has taken 
final agency actions within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by 
issuing a NEPA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the SR 3 
Freight Corridor-New Alignment Project in Mason and Kitsap Counties, 
Washington. The action(s) by FHWA and the laws under which such actions 
were taken, are described in the FONSI and the associated agency 
records. That information is available by contacting FHWA at the 
addresses provided above.
    The project proposed to provide a reliable, high-speed, regional 
route between Kitsap and Mason Counties. This new route will move 
freight and regional traffic between Shelton and Bremerton, thus 
bypassing the urban center of Belfair. This project will reduce 
congestion and improve safety through Belfair and provide an alternate 
route during highway closures resulting from vehicular crashes and 
other incidents. Construction of this project will provide safe and 
reliable regional access to jobs, goods, and services, and improve 
efficiencies for all public service providers, on SR 3 through Belfair. 
A FONSI for the project was signed on November 15, 2024.
    Information about the NEPA FONSI and associated records are 
available from FHWA at the addresses provided above and can be found 
at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-3-freight-corridor-new-alignment. This notice applies to all Federal 
agency decisions related to the FONSI 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: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and 1536]. 
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)]. Migratory 
Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712]. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection 
Act [16 U.S.C. 668-668c]. 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)];
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d 
et seq.]; Farmland Protection Policy Act [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209].
    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (section 319, 
section 401, section 402, section 404) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377]. Safe 
Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300(f) et seq.].
    8. Executive Orders: Executive Order 11990 Protection of Wetlands; 
Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management; Executive Order 12898 
Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority 
Populations and Low-Income Populations; Executive Order 11593 
Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; Executive Order 13007 
Indian Sacred Sites; Executive Order 13287 Preserve America; Executive 
Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments; Executive Order 11514 Protection and Enhancement of 
Environmental Quality; Executive Order 13112 Invasive Species; 
Executive Order 13166 Improving Access to Services for Persons with 
Limited English Proficiency; Executive Order 13045 Protection of 
Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks; Executive 
Order 14096 Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental 
Justice for All.
    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).

Ralph J. Rizzo,
FHWA Division Administrator, Olympia, WA.
[FR Doc. 2024-28219 Filed 11-29-24; 8:45 am]
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