Federal Highway Administration 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance
Document Number: 2024-29637
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-17
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration
This notice requests comments on FHWA, FRA, and FTA's (collectively the "Agencies") revised Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance (Interim Final Guidance). This Interim Final Guidance explains the environmental review process and best management practices for the surface transportation projects to which the Section 139 environmental review process applies. This Interim Final Guidance supersedes and replaces the SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process Final Guidance, jointly issued by FHWA and FTA in 2006. This Interim Final Guidance reflects statutory amendments to the Section 139 environmental review process and includes information on the FRA and railroad projects.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas
Document Number: 2024-29756
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-17
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
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.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
Document Number: 2024-29492
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-16
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
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, I-15/SR-74 Interchange Improvement in the County of Riverside, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Notice of Availability of the Revised Record of Decision for the 1800 North (SR-37); 2000 West to I-15 Project in Utah and Final Federal Agency Actions
Document Number: 2024-29582
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-16
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of UDOT, issuing this notice to announce the availability of the Revised Record of Decision (ROD) and actions taken by UDOT that are final. The actions relate to the proposed 1800 North (SR-37); 2000 West to I-15 project, in the cities of Clinton and Sunset, Davis County, Utah. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and/ or approvals for the project.
Notice of Availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Interstate 15 South Cedar Interchange in Utah and Final Federal Agency Actions
Document Number: 2024-29309
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of UDOT, is issuing this notice to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Interstate 15 South Cedar Interchange in Cedar City, Iron County, Utah. In addition, this notice is being issued to announce actions taken by UDOT that are final Federal agency actions related to the project referenced above. Those actions grant licenses, permits and/or approvals for the project. The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.
Notice of Availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the I-15; 24th Street Interchange Project in Utah and Final Federal Agency Actions
Document Number: 2024-28986
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-10
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of UDOT, is issuing this notice to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Interstate 15 (I-15); 24th Street Interchange, in Ogden City, Weber County, Utah. In addition, this notice is being issued to announce actions taken by UDOT that are final Federal agency actions related to the project referenced above. Those actions grant licenses, permits and/or approvals for the project. The FONSI provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-28947
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-10
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-28568
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-06
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
Document Number: 2024-28369
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-04
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
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, State Route-47 on the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-28303
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-03
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for reinstatement of an existing information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-28339
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-03
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-28086
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-02
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Washington State
Document Number: 2024-28219
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-12-02
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final. The action relates to the SR 3 Freight CorridorNew Alignment project, located in western Washington within the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County, and Mason County. The Project will construct the SR 3 Freight CorridorNew 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.
Emergency Temporary Closure of Eastbound Traffic on the National Network for the Lewis and Clark Viaduct Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri
Document Number: 2024-27482
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-25
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) closed for repairs the eastbound portion of Interstate 70 (I-70) on the Lewis and Clark Viaduct Bridge over the Kansas River on September 5, 2024. Closure of the bridge and detour routes extend from Kansas City, Kansas, into Kansas City, Missouri. The FHWA is providing notice that KDOT is continuing the temporary closure of the Lewis and Clark Viaduct Bridge in the eastbound direction until the bridge can be repaired, which is estimated to be by the end of December 2024. The FHWA is requesting comments from the public on the alternate routes selected by KDOT and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) due to the closure.
Withdrawal of a Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Highway Project in Clark County, Nevada
Document Number: 2024-26631
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) are issuing this notice to advise the public that they are withdrawing the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) published in the Federal Register for transportation improvements to a section of Interstate 11 (formerly I-515)/US 95/US 93 in the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. The project is commonly referred to as the Downtown Access Project.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Document Number: 2024-26545
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, in coordination with the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), is issuing this Notice of Intent to solicit comments and advise the public, agencies, and stakeholders that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 NEPA (Tier 2 Study) to address existing and future transportation issues at the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge and its approaches along U.S. 50/301, from Anne Arundel County on the Western Shore to Queen Anne's County on the Eastern Shore, in Maryland. The unique identification number for this project is EISX XMD-1729253019. This NOI contains a summary of the information required in the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations. This NOI should be reviewed together with the NOI Additional Project Information Document, which contains important details about the study, information on the Purpose and Need for the proposed action, alternatives considered, and expected impacts on the human, natural, and built environments. Persons and agencies who may be interested in or affected by the proposed study are encouraged to comment on the information in this NOI and the NOI Additional Project Information Document.
Asset Management Plans; Management and Monitoring Systems
Document Number: 2024-26200
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-11-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing risk-based Asset Management Plans (AMP). State departments of transportation (State DOT) are required to develop and implement a risk-based AMP for the National Highway System (NHS) to improve or preserve the condition of the assets and the performance of the NHS. Through this notice, FHWA is proposing to amend its AMP regulations to add and revise definitions in the rule and update the processes State DOTs are required to use in developing an AMP, the required content of the AMP, procedures for State DOTs to submit AMPs to FHWA to ensure that State DOTs are implementing AMPs consistent with law, and procedures for State DOTs to recertify their processes for developing the AMP. The FHWA is proposing these revisions to implement changes in law, advance current policies, and increase the flexibility for State DOTs to comply with AMP regulations. The FHWA is also making minor technical corrections and changes to the rule to improve readability. Finally, FHWA proposes to remove obsolete regulations governing transportation management and monitoring systems.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for an Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-26129
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-12
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for extension of an existing information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Interstate System Access
Document Number: 2024-25757
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-11-07
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This final rule amends FHWA regulations governing changes in access to the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (Interstate System). As a condition of funding for Federal-aid highway projects, Federal law prohibits State departments of transportation (State DOT) from adding any point of access to or from the Interstate System without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. This final rule codifies and clarifies existing policies and practices regarding State DOT requests for, and FHWA approval of, changes in access to the Interstate System.
Renewal Package From the State of Texas to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Second Renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State
Document Number: 2024-25890
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-07
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces that FHWA has received and reviewed a renewal package from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). This Program allows FHWA to assign, and States to assume, responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and all or part of FHWA's responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any Federal environmental law with respect to one or more Federal highway projects within the State. The FHWA has determined the renewal package to be complete, and developed a draft renewal MOU with TxDOT outlining how the State will implement the Program with FHWA oversight. The public is invited to comment on TxDOT's request, including its renewal package and the proposed renewed MOU, which includes the proposed assignments and assumptions of environmental review, consultation, and other activities.
Notice of Availability of Interim Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program Guidance as Revised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Document Number: 2024-25523
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-06
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces the availability of FHWA CMAQ Program Interim Guidance (Interim Guidance). The Interim Guidance provides information and guidance on eligibility, transfer, and other CMAQ Program requirements under the BIL, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The CMAQ Program requirements in the BIL took effect on October 1, 2021, and apply to all funding obligated on or after that date, whether carryover or new. Because the CMAQ Program requirements in the BIL are in effect and the Interim Guidance contains information that is needed to plan CMAQ-funded projects and use CMAQ funds, the Interim Guidance is effective on the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. The Interim Guidance replaces the November 12, 2013 Interim CMAQ Program Guidance under MAP-21 and the July 2014 Revised Interim Guidance on CMAQ Operating Assistance under MAP-21. The FHWA invites public comments on the Interim Guidance and will consider all timely comments submitted to the docket in developing final guidance.
Notice of Availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the I-84/US-89 Interchange Reconstruction in Utah and Final Federal Agency Actions
Document Number: 2024-25632
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-11-05
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of UDOT, is issuing this notice to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Interstate 84 (I-84)/US-89 Interchange Reconstruction in South Weber City, Uintah City, and South Ogden City, in Weber and Davis Counties, Utah. In addition, this notice is being issued to announce actions taken by UDOT that are final Federal agency actions related to the project referenced above. Those actions grant licenses, permits and/or approvals for the project. The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.
Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
Document Number: 2024-25065
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-11-01
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA amends its regulations that govern traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. The FHWA recognizes that increasing road construction activity on our highways can lead to travel disruptions which could potentially result in congestion and crashes, as well as loss in productivity and public frustration with work zones. The changes will facilitate consideration of the broader safety and mobility impacts of work zones in a more coordinated and comprehensive manner across project development stages.
Buy America Waiver Notification
Document Number: 2024-25387
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-31
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice supersedes a previously published notice on this topic. This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that it is appropriate to grant a non-availability Buy America waiver to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for procurement and installation of 16 suspended explosive charge remote avalanche control systems (RACS), which contain non-domestic iron and steel components, along Mount Superior overlooking SR-210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The waiver relates specifically to iron and steel components that are part of the tower, deployment box, and charges of the RACS.
Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program; Arizona Department of Transportation Draft FHWA Audit Four Report
Document Number: 2024-24981
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-28
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program that allows a State to assume FHWA's environmental responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Federal highway projects. When a State assumes these Federal responsibilities, the State becomes solely responsible and liable for carrying out the responsibilities it has assumed, in lieu of FHWA. This program mandates annual audits during each of the first 4 years of State participation to ensure compliance with program requirements. This is the fourth audit of the responsibilities assigned to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) under the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (NEPA Assignment Program). This notice announces and solicits comments on the fourth audit report for ADOT.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-24845
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-25
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Buy America Waiver Notification
Document Number: 2024-24334
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-22
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that it is appropriate to grant a non-availability Buy America waiver to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for procurement and installation of 16 suspended explosive charge remote avalanche control systems (RACS), which contain non-domestic iron and steel components, along Mount Superior overlooking SR-210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. The waiver relates specifically to iron and steel components that are part of the tower, deployment box, and charges of the RACS.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-24252
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-21
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise
Document Number: 2024-23751
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-10-18
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA proposes to revise the Federal regulations on the Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise. The proposed rule would clarify certain definitions, the applicability of this rulemaking, certain analysis requirements, and the eligibility of funds made available under the Highways title of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to provide noise abatement measures and to improve the analytical procedures. The FHWA also proposes changes and clarifications of factors used to determine the effectiveness of noise abatement measures. In addition, the proposed rule would include exemptions to Type I projects and allow screening analysis that would focus on the projects most likely to cause a traffic noise impact to improve efficiency. The proposed rule would make several changes that are intended to increase the pool of eligible participants in the noise study and mitigation decision processes to ensure everyone receives due consideration for impacts and the possibility of receiving abatement on a given project.
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the I-15; Farmington to Salt Lake City Project in Utah and Final Federal Agency Actions
Document Number: 2024-23820
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-16
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of UDOT, is issuing this notice to announce the availability of the combined Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the I-15; Farmington to Salt Lake City project, in Davis and Salt Lake Counties, Utah. In addition, this notice is being issued to announce actions taken by UDOT that are final Federal agency actions related to the project referenced above. Those actions grant licenses, permits and/or approvals for the project. The ROD provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Florida
Document Number: 2024-23693
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of the FDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal Agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed Truck Parking Central Florida CorridorEastbound Volusia County Site (Financial Management Number 446445-2). The Eastbound Volusia County Site 1A is located along Interstate 4 (I-4) Eastbound approximately 4.5 miles west of the I-95 interchange with I-4. The site will supply 275 truck parking spaces and a restroom building with restroom facilities, vending machines, and an office for security staff. The recommended site will provide needed truck parking facilities to address existing truck parking deficiencies and accommodate future truck parking demand within or near the I-4 corridor. These actions grant licenses, permits, or approvals for the project.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Florida
Document Number: 2024-23692
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of the FDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal Agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed Truck Parking Central FloridaWestbound Volusia County Site (Financial Management Number 446445-4). The Westbound Volusia County Site 1B is located along Interstate 4 (I-4) Westbound approximately 4.5 miles west of the I-95 interchange with I-4. The site will supply 253 truck parking spaces and a restroom building with restroom facilities, vending machines, and an office for security staff. The recommended site will provide needed truck parking facilities to address existing truck parking deficiencies and accommodate future truck parking demand within or near the I-4 corridor. These actions grant licenses, permits, or approvals for the project.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Florida
Document Number: 2024-23691
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-15
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of the FDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal Agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed Truck ParkingCentral Florida Corridor: Osceola County Site (Financial Management Number 446445-5). The Osceola County Site is located along the south side of County Road (CR) 532 (Osceola Polk Line Road), approximately 3.87 miles east of the Interstate 4 (I-4) interchange with CR 532 within Osceola County. The site will supply 234 truck parking spaces; a centralized restroom building with restroom facilities, vending machines, and an office for security staff. The recommended site will provide needed truck parking facilities to address existing truck parking deficiencies and accommodate future truck parking demand within or near the I-4 corridor. These actions grant licenses, permits, or approvals for the project.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-23609
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-11
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Buy America Waiver Notification
Document Number: 2024-22278
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-30
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that it is appropriate to grant a Buy America waiver to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the procurement of submersible pumps with non-domestic iron and steel components. Specifically, this waiver covers the procurement by IDOT of 4 main, submersible pumps with discharge capacity of 3,000 gallons per minute (gpm) each and 2 low flow submersible pumps with discharge capacity of 921 gpm each ("waiver items"), for the relocation of existing Pump Station No. 37.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-22193
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-27
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under Supplementary Information. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Environmental Impact Statement: Denton and Collin Counties, Texas
Document Number: 2024-22011
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-26
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to applicable Federal regulations, FHWA, on behalf of TxDOT, is issuing this notice to advise the public that an EIS will be prepared for a proposed transportation project CSJ 0918-46-341, to construct a six-lane freeway primarily on new location connecting Interstate 35 (I-35) in Denton County, Texas with the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) in Collin County, Texas.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas
Document Number: 2024-21771
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-24
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-21488
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-20
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for reinstatement of an existing information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-21249
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-18
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a renewal an information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-21253
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-18
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Florida
Document Number: 2024-20989
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-16
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of the FDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by FDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed Interstate 75 (I-75) Improvements Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study (Financial Management Number 452074-2). The proposed I-75 Improvements project will reduce congestion and improve reliability on I-75 from south of State Road (S.R.) 44 to S.R. 200, a distance of approximately 22.5 miles. Improvements consist of adding auxiliary lanes between interchanges, bridge overpass replacement and widening, and the construction of stormwater management facilities. These actions grant licenses, permits, or approvals for the project.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-20809
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-13
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs
Document Number: 2024-20423
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-12
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), invites public comment on this request for information (RFI) regarding the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs. This RFI seeks input in four areas to support medium and heavy-duty (MHD) battery electric vehicles (EV) (DOT vehicle classes 4 through 8) including: unique EV charger and station needs; vehicle charging patterns; MHD EV charger technology and standardization; and workforce, supply chain, and manufacturing to support charging of MHD battery EVs. The goal is to inform appropriate future Federal Government activities to support the development and deployment of EV chargers to support the anticipated needs of MHD EV original equipment manufacturers, fleet operators, drivers, charging station operators, and electric utilities. Comments should also address how to balance advances in technology with the need to expeditiously build out the national EV charging infrastructure, including support for MHD segments.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Washington State
Document Number: 2024-20662
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-12
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final. The action relates to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) plans to build and operate a light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in its South Corridor (OMF South). The facility will meet Sound Transit's needs for an expanded fleet of light rail vehicles (LRVs) and will support the expansion of the Link light rail system. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) project is located in the City of Federal Way in King County, in the State of Washington, and is adjacent to the Interstate 5 (I-5) right-of-way. Portions of OMF South will be accommodated within or will affect the I- 5 right-of-way, which requires Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval.
FHWA Adoption of Cyber Security Evaluation Tool
Document Number: 2024-20331
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-10
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
With this notice, FHWA announces that it is adopting the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET) as a voluntary tool transportation authorities can use to assist in identifying, detecting, protecting against, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents.
Environmental Impact Statement; Nueces and Kleberg Counties, Texas
Document Number: 2024-20185
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-09
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
FHWA, on behalf of TxDOT, is issuing this notice to advise the public that an EIS will be prepared for the proposed Regional Parkway- North Padre Island transportation project (CSJ 0916-00-259) located in the City of Corpus Christi in Nueces and Kleberg counties, Texas. The proposed project would explore alternatives including potential route options for a proposed new crossing of the Laguna Madre and an option for improving the existing State Highway (SH) 358/Park Road (PR) 22 corridor, from the Corpus Christi mainland to North Padre Island.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-19123
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-26
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
Document Number: 2024-18736
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-21
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Enhanced Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration Data Reporting Specifications for 500-Series Program Purposes
Document Number: 2024-18640
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-08-21
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice requests comments on FHWA's forthcoming reporting specifications for licensed driver and registered vehicle data. The reporting specifications that are the subject of this notice are enhancements to the current reporting guidance. States are required to annually submit licensed driver and registered vehicle data to FHWA in accordance with specifications outlined in the Agency's `Guide to Reporting Highway Statistics,' which serves as the guiding document issued to State agencies for 500-Series Program execution purposes. These enhancements are necessary to support new and forthcoming regulatory, program and policy objectives, as well as inform Federal- aid system investment needs, analyses, and decisionmaking. The FHWA is targeting an implementation year of 2028, when States will be required to submit their data for 2027 per the new reporting guidance.
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