The Federal Register

Worker Visibility

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is revising its regulations to address safety concerns
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raised by the firefighting community regarding highvisibility safety apparel. Due to imminent safety implications to firefighters, the FHWA has determined that there is good cause under the Administrative Procedure Act to dispense with notice and opportunity for comment as it would be contrary to the public interest. Therefore, we are issuing an Interim Final Rule, effective immediately, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, and revising FHWA regulations accordingly.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on US 101 Constitution Way and Weigh Station Project: Curry County, OR

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, USACE, and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, US 101 Constitution Way and Weigh Station, in Curry County, Oregon. This action grants approval for the project.

National Tunnel Inspection Standards

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is soliciting comments concerning the creation of a regulation establishing National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS). The FHWA is considering the establishment of NTIS by adding Subpart E to 23 CFR Part 650. The NTIS would set minimum tunnel inspection standards that apply to all Federalaid highway tunnels on public roads. The FHWA anticipates that NTIS could be modeled after the existing National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) regulation, found at 23 CFR Part 650, Subpart C, as applicable. The NTIS likely would include requirements for inspection procedures for structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and ventilation systems, and other major elements specific to tunnels such as tunnel finishes; the qualification and training of inspectors; and a National Tunnel Inventory.

Buy America Waiver Notification

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for certain steel products used in Federalaid construction projects in Oregon and the City of San Diego, CA.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Michigan

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of a Record of Decision by FHWA pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Protection Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321, as amended and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 1508). In addition, this notice announces actions taken by FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final with in the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project, US131 in St. Joseph County, Michigan. These actions grant approvals for the project.

Fair Market Value and Design-Build Amendments

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is re-opening the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and request for comments, which was published on October 8, 2008, at 73 FR 58908. That NPRM proposes to amend existing regulations to clarify that fair market value must be negotiated for and received under a concession agreement, and to amend the designbuild regulations to allow contracting agencies to incorporate unsuccessful proposers' ideas into a contract upon payment of a stipend.

The original comment period closed on November 7, 2008. The extension is based on the FHWA's desire to receive the fullest and most comprehensive comments possible from the broadest group of stakeholders. During the comment period, the FHWA received requests for additional time to analyze and submit comments regarding the rulemaking. The FHWA recognizes that those interested in commenting on this important program may not have had the opportunity to provide comments and that the comment period should be reopened. Therefore

Environmental Impact Statement, Los Angeles County, CA

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Interstate 5 (I5) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and Truck Lanes project in the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles (Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 90; FR Doc. E78937), California will be withdrawn, and an Environmental Assessment (EA) in lieu of an EIS is being prepared for this proposed highway project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to the proposed South Stockton SixLane Project on State Route 99 beginning at the Arch Road Interchange at post mile 15.0 to the State Route 4 (Crosstown Freeway) Interchange at post mile 18.6 located in the eastern edge of the city of Stockton, in San Joaquin County, State of California. Those actions grant approvals for the project.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information

Fri, Nov 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new information collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60day public comment period on this information collection on August 4, 2008. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Tier II Environmental Impact Statement: San Diego County, CA

Wed, Nov 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for Tier II of a proposed highway project, international port of entry (POE), and possible Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) in the East Otay Mesa area of San Diego County, California.

Environmental Impact Statement, San Bernardino, CA

Thu, Oct 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is providing this notice to advise the public that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is withdrawing the Notice of Intent (NOI) published in the Federal Register (Vol. 71, No. 128) on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. That notice addressed the intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed U.S. 395 Realignment Freeway/Expressway project on U.S. 395 from Interstate 15 (I15/U.S. 395 interchange) to Farmington Road. The original NOI was published by FHWA. Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327, environmental responsibilities for this project have been assigned to Caltrans.

Environmental Impact Statement: Outagamie County, WI

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement is being prepared for a proposed highway improvement project on State Trunk Highway 15 in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, to be conducted by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation. The Notice of Intent (NOI) was originally prepared in 2003 but was inadvertently overlooked for submittal to the Federal Register for publication. Environmental activities, including involvement of state and federal agencies and other stakeholders, proceeded since the initiation of the project in 2003. Over five years have passed, and the process is now at the final Environmental Impact Statement stage. FHWA acknowledges the oversight and has now begun activities to recover from the inadvertent omission. The Environmental process will be brought up to date and made compliant with the 2005 SAFETEALU Environmental Review process, including development of a coordination plan and impact assessment methodologies. In the event oth

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

Mon, Oct 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to the proposed Interstate 90 (I90) Snoqualmie Pass East Project, located between Hyak and Easton (Milepost 55.1 to 70.3) in the County of Kittitas, within the State of Washington. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project will add one additional lane eastbound and westbound within a 15mile section of I90. Specific actions include acquiring additional easement and rightofway, replacing the existing snowshed, replacing and adding new bridges and culverts, adding snow support structures (avalanche control), extending chain up/off areas, adding wildlife overcrossings, removing and placing fill, removing vegetations and trees, and providing stormwater treatment for both new and existing surfaces. The project also includes extensive mitigation and restoration actions which are compatible with land use plans.

Projects of National and Regional Significance Evaluation and Rating

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 1301 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) (Pub. L. 10959; 119 Stat. 1144) established a program to provide grants to States for Projects of National and Regional Significance (PNRS) to improve the safe, secure, and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the United States and to improve the health and welfare of the national economy. Section 1301 requires the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to establish regulations on the manner in which the proposed projects will be evaluated and rated, in order to determine which projects shall receive grant funding. This rule establishes the required evaluation and rating guidelines for proposed projects. Under this rule, a proposed project would be eligible for funding under the PNRS Program (Program) only if the Secretary finds that the project meets the eligibility requirements of the rule. The Secretary will then evaluate and rate each project as ``highly recomm

Environmental Impact Statement: Lake County, IL

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will not be prepared for the Lake County, Illinois, Transportation Improvement Project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Virginia

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(1)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project on new location, Route 460, between the Route 58 Bypass in Suffolk and Interstate 295 in Prince George County, in the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Town of Waverly, Southampton County, Sussex County, and Prince George County, State of Virginia. Those actions grant approvals for the project.

Publication of Final Guidance on the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program

Mon, Oct 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to announce the publication of CMAQ final guidance. Sections 1101, 1103 and 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) (Pub. L. 10959, Aug. 10, 2005) \1\ amend the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program, and authorize $8.6 billion to support the CMAQ program in 20052009. The interim guidance went into effect October 31, 2006; however, we solicited comments on the interim guidance on December 19, 2006, at 71 FR 76038. This notice describes and discusses comments we received and announces the publication of the final CMAQ guidance. The notice also describes the effect of a provision of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110140 that affects CMAQ funding. This provision became effective on December 20, 2007, beyond the time for submitting comments on the interim guidance.
\1\ 23 U.S.C. 149 (2005).

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on a Proposed Highway Project in California

Thu, Oct 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(1)(1). These actions relate to a proposed Highway project on these actions grants approval for the project.

Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration

Thu, Oct 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces the fifth meeting of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council to the Federal Highway Administration (MACFHWA). The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Secretary of Transportation, through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists, including: (1) Barrier design; (2) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies, pursuant to section 1914 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU).

Buy America Waiver Notification

Wed, Oct 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for certain steel products used in Federalaid bridge construction projects in North Carolina.

Notice of Availability of the Mid County Parkway Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement

Tue, Oct 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announce the availability of the Mid County Parkway (MCP) Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) that evaluates the environmental effects of the proposed MCP project. The MCP project will construct a new westeast parkway between Interstate 15 (I15) on the west and State Route 79 (SR79) on the east which will provide a direct and continuous route connecting existing and planned major population/employment centers in the County of Riverside and the cities of Corona, Perris, and San Jacinto, a distance of approximately 51 kilometers (km) (32 miles [mi]). The project alternatives consist of five Build Alternatives (4, 5, 6, 7 and 9) and two No Build Alternatives (1A and 1B).

Environmental Impact Statement: San Diego, CA

Tue, Oct 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
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will be prepared for the proposed State Route 76 (SR76) South Mission Road to the Interstate 15 (I15) interchange highway improvement project in San Diego County, California.

Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Alaska

Tue, Oct 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces that the FHWA and the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (State) have developed a proposed MOU, pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 326, under which the FHWA would assign to the State the FHWA's responsibility for determining whether a project is categorically excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (NEPA), and for carrying out certain other responsibilities for conducting environmental reviews, consultations, and related activities for Federalaid highway projects. The public is invited to comment on any aspect of the proposed MOU, including the proposed designations of categorical exclusions and scope of environmental review, consultation and other activities to be assigned.

Environmental Impact Statement: Olmsted County, MN

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for proposed highway improvements to Trunk Highway (TH) 14 in Olmsted County, Minnesota is terminated. The original Notice of Intent for this EIS process was published in the Federal Register on October 7, 2002.

Environmental Impact Statement: Otter Tail and Wadena Counties, MN

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for proposed highway improvements to Trunk Highway (TH) 10 in Otter Tail and Wadena Counties, Minnesota is terminated. The original Notice of Intent for this EIS process was published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2003.

Environmental Impact Statement: Sherburne County, MN

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Tier I Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for proposed highway improvements to Trunk Highway (TH) 10 in Sherburne County, Minnesota is terminated. The original Notice of Intent for this Tier I EIS process was published in the Federal Register on July 28, 2003.

Fair Market Value and Design-Build Amendments

Wed, Oct 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This NPRM proposes to amend FHWA regulations, to require State departments of transportation (DOT) and other public authorities to negotiate for and obtain fair market value as part of any concession agreement involving a facility acquired or constructed with Federalaid highway funds. Additionally, this NPRM proposes to amend FHWA regulations to permit public agencies to compete against private entities for the right to obtain a concession agreement involving such facilities. Also, this notice proposes to amend the designbuild regulations to permit contracting agencies to incorporate unsuccessful offerors' ideas into a designbuild contract upon the acceptance of a stipend.

Environmental Impact Statement: Sussex County, DE

Wed, Oct 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is updating a previous notice of intent (issued on Friday, June 3, 2005) to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway improvement project along US 113 in south central Sussex County, Delaware.

Buy America Waiver Notification

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for certain steel products used in Federalaid construction projects in Maine, California, and Oregon.

Buy America Waiver Notification

Mon, Oct 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for certain steel products used in Federalaid construction projects in New York and Rhode Island.

Mississippi Division; Notice To Rescind a Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS): Hinds

Wed, Oct 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent published on August 10, 2007 to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed Interstate type facility connecting I55 with I20 through Hinds and Madison counties is being rescinded.

Environmental Impact Statement: Jackson County, NC

Wed, Oct 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project from NC 107 to U.S. 2374 east of Sylva, Jackson County, NC. (TIP Project R4745.)

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of Two Previously Approved Information

Wed, Oct 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew two information collections, which are 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: Cambria County, PA

Wed, Oct 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice rescinds the previous Notice of Intent (issued July 14, 2001) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for improvements to State Route 56 through West End of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Studied improvements extended from the east of Minersville to north of Oakhurst through Johnstown, Tannerville Coopersdale, Morrelville, Cambria City, and Minersville.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments; Clearance of a Renewal Information Collection;

Mon, Sep 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 Action on Proposed Highway in Illinois

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Prairie Parkway, for construction of an accesscontrolled, fourlane freeway on new rightofway between 180 and 188 and the widening of IL47 to fourlanes from 180 to Caton Farm Road in Grundy, Kendall and Kane Counties, Illinois. Those actions grant licenses, permits and approvals for the project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Nevada

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, USFWS, and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, U.S. Highway 95 (US 95), from Washington Avenue to Kyle Canyon Road (State Route 157) for a distance of 13 miles, in Clark County in the State of Nevada. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Washington

Fri, Sep 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to the I405, NE 8th Street to SR 520 Improvement Project (The Project) located in Bellevue; King County; I 405 in the State of Washington. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program; Caltrans Audit Report.

Tue, Sep 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 6005 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) established the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program, codified at 23 U.S.C. 327. To ensure compliance by each State participating in the Pilot Program, 23 U.S.C. 327(g) mandates semiannual audits during each of the first 2 years of State participation. This final report presents the findings from the first FHWA audit of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) under the pilot program.

Environmental Impact Statement: Kern County, CA

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for the proposed Centennial Corridor highway project in Kern County, California.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) pursuant to its assigned responsibilities under 23 U.S.C. 327 that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project, the State Route 84 (SR 84) Expressway Widening Project between approximately Jack London Boulevard and Ruby Hill Drive (Post Miles 22.5 to 27.3) in the County of Alameda, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects; Expedited Process for Execution of TIFIA Loans

Thu, Sep 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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execution of TIFIA loans for certain eligible highway projects developed pursuant to concession agreements with senior bank and/or bond debt facilities. To the extent applicants choose to take advantage of the expedited process, utilizing standardized documents and terms, as well as meet standard closing conditions, the DOT will commit to execute a final loan agreement within 45 days of the applicant's agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained in a template term sheet and a template loan agreement, drafts of which are published for comment on the docket for this notice and at the TIFIA Web site listed below. In addition, the DOT seeks comment regarding which term sheet and loan terms would need to be amended to provide an expedited process and which terms need to be amended for eligible transit projects developed pursuant to concession agreeme

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Delaware

Thu, Sep 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to: a proposed highway project, the U.S. 301: MD/DE Line to SR1, South of the C&D Canal, New Castle County, Delaware, including the new 13 mile long U.S. 301 mainline on new alignment between the Delaware/Maryland state line and State Route (SR) 1, and the new 3.5 mile long Spur Road, on new alignment from proposed U.S. 301 in the vicinity of Armstrong Corner Road to the Summit Bridge, south of the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal, State of Delaware. Those actions grant approvals for both parts of the proposed project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Pennsylvania

Wed, Sep 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Southern Beltway project, U.S. 22 to I79 in Allegheny and Washington Counties, Pennsylvania, and those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Highway 199 Expressway Upgrade Project: Josephine County, OR

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Highway 199 Expressway Upgrade, in Josephine County, Oregon. Those actions grant approval for the project.

Value Pricing Pilot Program Participation, Fiscal Year 2009

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice invites State and local governments and other public authorities to apply to participate in the Value Pricing Pilot (VPP) program and presents guidelines for program applications. This notice supersedes three previous notices about the VPP program under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2006 (71 FR 970), July 17, 2006 (71 FR 40578), and December 22, 2006 (71 FR 77084). A January 6, 2006, notice covering nongrant tolling programs, which was a companion to the original January 6, 2006, VPP program notice, remains in effect. That notice was entitled ``Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU); Opportunities for States and Other Qualifying Agencies to Gain Authority to Toll Facilities Constructed Using Federal Funds'' (71 FR 965). Today's new notice and the previous companion notice covering nongrant tolling programs ar

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on State Highway 99 (Segment E) in Texas

Wed, Sep 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Grand Parkway (State Highway 99) Segment E, from Interstate Highway 10 (I10) to United States Highway 290 (U.S. 290) in Harris County, Texas. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report: San Francisco, CA

Mon, Sep 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (Authority), is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) will be prepared for the proposed Yerba Buena Island (YBI) Ramps Improvement Project on Interstate 80 (I80) in San Francisco County, California.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Idaho

Wed, Sep 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, SH75 Timmerman Junction to Ketchum, Project No. STPF2392(035), Key No. 3077, in Blaine County, in the State of Idaho. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Annual Materials Report on New Bridge Construction and Bridge Rehabilitation

Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 1114 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) (Pub. L. 10959; 119 Stat. 1144) continued the highway bridge program to enable States to improve the condition of their highway bridges over waterways, other topographical barriers, other highways, and railroads. Section 1114(f) amends 23 U.S.C. 144 by adding subsection (r), requiring the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to publish in the Federal Register a report describing construction materials used in new Federalaid bridge construction and bridge rehabilitation projects.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Utah

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 39(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, I15 Corridor, from the South Payson Interchange in Utah County, to the 12300 South Interchange in Salt Lake County, State of Utah. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Washington, DC

Thu, Aug 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, 11th Street Bridges, Anacostia Freeway (I 295/DC 295) to Southeast/Southwest Freeway (I695), and Washington, DC. Those actions grant approvals for the project.

Advance Construction of Federal-Aid Projects

Tue, Aug 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is revising its regulation for advance construction of Federalaid projects by: (a) Removing the restriction that a State must obligate all of its allocated or apportioned funds, or demonstrate that it will use all obligation authority allocated to it for Federal aid highways and highway safety construction, prior to the approval of advance construction projects; and (b) clarifying that advance construction procedures may be used for all categories of Federalaid highway funds, and that any available Federalaid funds for which a project is eligible may be used when a project is converted to a Federalaid project. These revisions make the regulation consistent with the advance construction statute, which was amended by a provision enacted in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU).

Buy America Waiver Notification

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for stainless steel clad reinforcing bars used in certain Federalaid construction projects in Virginia.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

Fri, Aug 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 published a Federal Register Notice with a 60day public comment period on this information collection on July 19, 2007. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Environmental Impact Statement: Los Angeles County, California

Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for a proposed highway improvement project on Interstate 710 (Ocean Boulevard to State Route 60a distance of approximately 18 miles) in Los Angeles County, California.

Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: Travis County, TX

Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 40 CFR 1508.22 and 43 TAC Sec. 2.5(e)(2), the FHWA and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are issuing this notice to advise the public that a limitedscope supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) will be prepared for a transportation project in Travis County, Texas.

Environmental Assessment: Jefferson County, IN and Trimble County, KY

Thu, Aug 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this notice to advise the public that FHWA will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine the need and feasibility of improvements to the Ohio River Crossing along U.S. 421 in Jefferson County, Indiana and Trimble County, Kentucky. This project will adhere to the requirements of section 6002 of SAFETEALU. The existing bridge connects the historic communities of Milton, Kentucky and Madison, Indiana. The objectives of this study are to assess the feasibility of rehabilitating or replacing the bridge, as well as other alternatives, for improving safety and mobility in the general project vicinity.

Comments on the scope of the EA for the proposed project should be forwarded no later than September 12, 2008.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Wake & Durham Counties, NC

Wed, Aug 6 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Triangle Parkway, which begins at NC 540 in Wake County and ends at I 40 in Durham County. The Triangle Parkway is also known as State Transportation Improvement Program Project U4763B. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Renewal of a Previously Approved Information

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The OST invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for renewal of a previously approved information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60day public comment period on this information collection on May 22, 2008. 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 a Previously Approved Information

Fri, Aug 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The OST invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for renewal of a previously approved 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.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Washington

Wed, Jul 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to the I405, Tukwila to Renton Improvement Project (I5 to SR 169Phase 2) (The Project) located in Tukwila and Renton; King County; I405 in the State of Washington. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on a Proposed U.S. Highway Project in California

Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to the proposed replacement of the existing nonstandard connector, from the southbound San Diego Freeway (Interstate405 PM 39.4/40.5) to the northbound Ventura Freeway (U.S. Highway101 PM 17.0/19.4), with an upgraded connector. The new 50 mph twolane connector would replace the current 20 mph singlelane connector. The project area is located in the communities of Encino and Sherman Oaks, in the City of Los Angeles, in the County of Los Angeles, in the State of California.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on NYS Route 17, Access Control Project, Elmira to Chemung, City of Elmira,

Fri, Jul 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, which consists of the reconstruction of New York State (NYS) Route 17 from Elmira to Chemung in Chemung County, New York. This project will convert a section of NYS Route 17 from a partial control access expressway having atgrade intersections to a full control of access freeway. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

America's Byways Public Awareness Initiative

Wed, Jul 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), cooperatively with the America's Byways Resource Center (ABRC) in Duluth, Minnesota, invites statements of interest about participating in a domestic, multiyear America's Byways[reg] Partnership Marketing Campaign. As part of this marketing campaign, the ABRC would like to partner with interested parties to establish a national Public Awareness Initiative to elevate the awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the America's Byways collection. This initiative offers an ideal environment for national partners with brand profiles consistent with the National Scenic Byways Program to spotlight their products while raising the awareness of America's Byways. This notice seeks Statements of Interest from parties, such as corporations, associations, nonprofit organizations, and public authorities, who are interested in working with ABRC and FHWA in the Partnership Marketing Campaign.

Buy America Waiver Notification

Wed, Jul 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice provides information regarding the FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for certain steel products used in Federalaid construction projects in Florida and Illinois.

Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally Assisted Programs; Fixed Payment for

Wed, Jul 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to publish changes in the Fixed Residential Moving Cost Schedule for the States and Territories of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, and Wyoming as provided for by section 4622(b) of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. The schedule amounts for the States and Territories not listed above remain unchanged. The Uniform Act applies to all programs or projects undertaken by Federal agencies or with Federal financial assistance that cause the displacement of any person.

Environmental Impact Statement; St. Lucie County, FL

Mon, Jul 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed new river crossing project in the City of Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida.

Environmental Impact Statement; St. Lucie County, FL

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Environmental Impact Statement: Stone, Perry, George, and Greene Counties, MS

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Highway Administration is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared to study improvements to State Route 15 to provide a fourlane facility beginning in the vicinity of Ramsey Springs, Mississippi and terminating on U.S. Highway 98 near Beaumont, Mississippi, a distance of approximately 35 miles.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Idaho

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, 184 Orchard Interchange to Gowen Interchange Study, in Boise, Ada County in the State of Idaho [Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Key Number 6492].

Notice To Rescind a Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Ada and Canyon Counties, ID

Thu, Jul 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent (NOI) published on July 17, 2007 to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed highway project in Ada County, Idaho is being rescinded.
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Environmental Impact Statement in Seattle, WA

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public, tribes, and agencies that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed transportation systems improvement project in Seattle, King County, Washington.

Environmental Impact Statement: Anchorage, Alaska

Fri, Jul 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for the proposed Seward Highway to Glenn Highway (HighwaytoHighway) project in Anchorage, Alaska.

First Tier Environmental Impact Statement: Jackson County, MO

Wed, Jul 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a First Tier Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for proposed improvements to I70 from the end of the last ramp termini east of the Missouri and Kansas state line to east of
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the I470 interchange, including the entire Kansas City Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Freeway Loop, in Jackson County, Missouri.

Environmental Impact Statement: Crow Wing and Mille Lacs Counties, MN

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for proposed highway improvements to Trunk Highway (TH) 169 in Crow Wing and Mille Lacs Counties, Minnesota is terminated. The original Notice of Intent for this EIS process was published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2000. A Revised Notice of Intent to revise the northern terminus was published in the Federal Register on February 4, 2002.

Environmental Impact Statements: National Summary of Rescinded Notices of Intent

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that 11 States have rescinded Notices of Intent (NOI) to prepare 19 Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) for proposed highway projects. FHWA Division Offices, in consultation with the State Departments of Transportation (State DOT), determined that 15 of these projects were no longer viable projects and have formally cancelled the projects. No resources will be expended on these projects; the environmental review process has been terminated. Four projects in four States have been reduced in scope and now meet the criteria for an Environmental Assessment (EA) rather than an EIS, or a revised NOI will be issued restarting the EIS process.

Exploratory Advanced Research Program

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 502 of title 23 of the United States Code directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to establish an Exploratory Advanced Research Program (EARP).

The stated purpose of the EARP is to address longerterm and higherrisk research with potentially dramatic breakthroughs for improving the durability, efficiency, environmental impact, productivity and safety aspects of highway and intermodal

transportation systems.

The purpose of this notice is to announce exploratory advanced research that will take place under the EARP, to encourage interest in such work by organizations or individuals conducting related work or anticipating the results of such work, and to solicit comments about the longterm impact of such work on future research, technical innovation, or transportation industry practices.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Ohio

Tue, Jul 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, USACE, and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Interstate Routes 75 and 475 systems interchange, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, in the State of Ohio. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60day public comment period on this information collection on March 28, 2008. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Environmental Impact Statement: Riverside and Orange Counties, CA

Thu, Jul 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for the proposed State Route 91 (SR91) Corridor Improvement Project, in the Counties of Orange and Riverside, California.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Alaska

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the USACE and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the East Lynn Canal Highway, Alaska Route Number 7, from Echo Cove to Katz Point in the Haines and Juneau Boroughs, State of Alaska. Those actions grant a permit and approvals for the project.

Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.7, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is issuing this notice to advise the public that a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) will be prepared for the Gravina Access Project in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan, Alaska.

Rescinding the Notice of Intent for an Environmental Impact Statement: Boulder, Broomfield, and Jefferson Counties,

Tue, Jul 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice rescinds the Notice of Intent for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement that was issued on July 21, 2003, for a proposed transportation improvement project in Boulder, Broomfield, and Jefferson Counties, Colorado. The action is being taken because there are no federal or state funds identified to make the proposed transportation improvements in the corridor for the next 20 years. It is not known when federal or state funds may become available for these improvements therefore an Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared until further notice.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in San Bernardino County, CA

Tue, Jul 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) pursuant to its assigned responsibilities under 23 U.S.C. 327 that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project, US395 from post miles 19.0535.6 in San Bernardino County, California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approval of the project.

Environmental Impact Statement: Stark, Columbiana, and Carroll Counties, OH

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed transportation project in Stark, Columbiana, and Carroll Counties, Ohio is being placed on hold.

Environmental Impact Statement: Butler County, OH

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent published on October 6, 2000 to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed transportation project in Butler County, Ohio is being rescinded.

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in Alaska

Fri, Jun 27 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Alaska. Those actions grant approvals for the projects.

Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP)

Mon, Jun 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 5207 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU) established the Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP). The general objective of the STEP is to improve understanding of the complex relationship between surface transportation, planning, and the environment. SAFETEALU provides $16.875 million per year for fiscal years (FY) 20062009 to implement this new cooperative research program. The STEP is the primary source of funds to conduct all Federal Highway Administration research on planning and environmental issues. In addition, Congress mandated several special studies and STEP will be the funding source for those projects.

The purpose of this notice is to announce revisions to the STEP implementation strategy for FY 2009 and to request suggested lines of research for the FY 2009 STEP via the STEP Web site at