80 FR 31948 - Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 107 (June 4, 2015)
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 107 (June 4, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-13625 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 31948-31949] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-13625] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, San Diego Freeway (I-405) Improvement Project from State Route (SR) 73 to Interstate 605 (I-605). Work is proposed as follows: --From Post Mile (PM) 9.3 to Post Mile 24.2 in Orange County and Post Mile 0.0 to Post Mile 1.2; 12-ORA-22 p.m. R0.7/R3.8/12-ORA-22 p.m. R0.5/R0.7; 12-ORA-73 p.m. R27.2/R27.8/12-ORA-605 p.m. 3.5/R1.6; 07-LA- 605 p.m. R0.0/R1.2 in the Counties of Orange and Los Angeles, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before November 2, 2015. 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: Smita Deshpande, Branch Chief, California Department of Transportation District 12, Division of Environmental Analysis, 3347 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92612, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Telephone number (949) 724-2800, email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) assigned, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assumed environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Notice is hereby given that Caltrans has taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the I-405 Improvement Project in the State of California. The project's Selected Alternative includes the addition of one GP lane in each direction on I-405 from Euclid Street to the I-605 interchange, plus the addition of a tolled Express Lane in each direction of I-405 from SR-73 to SR-22 East. The tolled Express Lane and the existing HOV lanes would be managed jointly as a tolled Express Facility with two lanes in each direction from SR- 73 to I-605. Access to the SR-73 Express Lane Facility would be via construction of the new direct connector to SR-73 south of the I-405 junction. Auxiliary lanes would be added at various locations. The project may be implemented in phases and/or segments and procured under one or more contracts, including the option of using design/bid/build, design-build or public/private contract authority. The project is planned to be constructed in 54 months. The project is intended to reduce congestion, enhance operations, increase mobility, improve trip reliability, maximize throughput, optimize operations, and minimize environmental impacts and ROW acquisition. It will more effectively serve existing and future travel demand within Orange County and between Orange and Los Angeles Counties. The [[Page 31949]] project will provide improvements along the I-405 corridor as well as to related local roads, and to reduce diversion of regional traffic from the freeways into the surrounding communities. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the project, approved on March 26, 2015, in the Record of Decision (ROD) issued on May 15, 2015, and in other documents in the FHWA project records. The FEIS, ROD, and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans at the address provided above. The FEIS and ROD can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist12/405/index.htm. The section 404 Nationwide Permit Status is available by contacting California Department of Transportation District 12 at the address provided above. This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: 1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321- 4351) 2. Air: Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)) 3. Wildlife: Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712); Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) 4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.); 5. Wetland and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1377) (section 404, section 401, section 319); 6. Land: Department of Transportation Act of 1966, (49 U.S.C. 303) (section 4(f)) 7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990- Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988-- Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898--Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low Income Populations; E.O. 11593--Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources; E.O. 13112-- Invasive Species. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) Jack Lord, Planning and Air Quality Team Leader, Federal Highway Administration, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. 2015-13625 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-RY-P
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4. Draft and submit the solutions do not conflict with the Those actions grant licenses, permits,
recommendation report based on the position of those you represent. Once and approvals for the project.
review and analysis of the assigned the working group has begun DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on
tasks. deliberations, members will not be behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public
5. Present the recommendation report added or substituted without the of final agency actions subject to 23
at the Transport Airplane and Engine approval of the ARAC Chair, the FAA, U.S.C. 139(I)(1). A claim seeking
Subcommittee meeting. including the Designated Federal judicial review of the Federal agency
Participation in the Working Group Officer, and the Working Group Chair. actions on the highway project will be
The Secretary of Transportation barred unless the claim is filed on or
The Transport Airplane determined the formation and use of the before November 2, 2015. If the Federal
Crashworthiness and Ditching Working ARAC is necessary and in the public law that authorizes judicial review of a
Group will be comprised of technical interest in connection with the claim provides a time period of less
experts having an interest in the performance of duties imposed on the than 150 days for filing such claim, then
assigned task. A working group member that shorter time period still applies.
FAA by law.
need not be a member representative of
ARAC meetings are open to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the ARAC. The FAA would like a wide
public. However, meetings of the Smita Deshpande, Branch Chief,
range of members to ensure all aspects
Transport Airplane Crashworthiness California Department of Transportation
of the tasks are considered in
and Ditching Working Group are not District 12, Division of Environmental
development of the recommendations.
open to the public, except to the extent Analysis, 3347 Michelson Drive, Suite
The provisions of the August 13, 2014
individuals with an interest and 100, Irvine, California 92612, during
Office of Management and Budget
expertise are selected to participate. The normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to
guidance, ‘‘Revised Guidance on
FAA will make no public 5:00 p.m., Telephone number (949) 724–
Appointment of Lobbyists to Federal
announcement of working group 2800, email: smita.deshpande@
Advisory Committees, Boards, and
meetings. dot.ca.gov.
Commissions’’ (79 FR 47482), continues
the ban on registered lobbyists Issued in Washington, DC, on May 28, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective
participating on Agency Boards and 2015. July 1, 2007, the Federal Highway
Commissions if participating in their Brenda D. Courtney, Administration (FHWA) assigned, and
‘‘individual capacity.’’ The revised Acting Designated Federal Officer, Aviation the California Department of
guidance now allows registered Rulemaking Advisory Committee. Transportation (Caltrans) assumed
lobbyists to participate on Agency [FR Doc. 2015–13542 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] environmental responsibilities for this
Boards and Commissions in a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327.
‘‘representative capacity’’ for the Notice is hereby given that Caltrans has
‘‘express purpose of providing a taken final agency actions subject to 23
committee with the views of a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S.C. 139(I)(1) by issuing licenses,
nongovernmental entity, a recognizable permits, and approvals for the I–405
group of persons or nongovernmental Federal Highway Administration Improvement Project in the State of
entities (an industry, sector, labor California. The project’s Selected
unions, or environmental groups, etc.) Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions Alternative includes the addition of one
or state or local government.’’ (For on Proposed Highway in California GP lane in each direction on I–405 from
further information see Lobbying Euclid Street to the I–605 interchange,
AGENCY: Federal Highway plus the addition of a tolled Express
Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA) as Administration (FHWA), DOT.
amended, 2 U.S.C. 1603, 1604, and Lane in each direction of I–405 from
1605.) ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims SR–73 to SR–22 East. The tolled Express
If you wish to become a member of for Judicial Review of Actions by the Lane and the existing HOV lanes would
the Transport Airplane Crashworthiness California Department of Transportation be managed jointly as a tolled Express
and Ditching Working Group, write the (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327, Facility with two lanes in each direction
person listed under the caption FOR and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from SR–73 to I–605. Access to the SR–
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT (USACOE). 73 Express Lane Facility would be via
expressing that desire. Describe your construction of the new direct connector
interest in the task and state the SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of to SR–73 south of the I–405 junction.
expertise you would bring to the Caltrans, is issuing this notice to Auxiliary lanes would be added at
working group. The FAA must receive announce actions taken by Caltrans that various locations. The project may be
all requests by July 6, 2015. The ARAC are final within the meaning of 23 implemented in phases and/or segments
and the FAA will review the requests U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a and procured under one or more
and advise you whether or not your proposed highway project, San Diego contracts, including the option of using
request is approved. Freeway (I–405) Improvement Project design/bid/build, design-build or
If you are chosen for membership on from State Route (SR) 73 to Interstate public/private contract authority. The
the working group, you must actively 605 (I–605). Work is proposed as project is planned to be constructed in
participate in the working group by follows: 54 months. The project is intended to
attending all meetings, and providing —From Post Mile (PM) 9.3 to Post Mile reduce congestion, enhance operations,
wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
written comments when requested to do 24.2 in Orange County and Post Mile increase mobility, improve trip
so. You must devote the resources 0.0 to Post Mile 1.2; 12–ORA–22 p.m. reliability, maximize throughput,
necessary to support the working group R0.7/R3.8/12–ORA–22 p.m. R0.5/ optimize operations, and minimize
in meeting any assigned deadlines. You R0.7; 12–ORA–73 p.m. R27.2/R27.8/ environmental impacts and ROW
must keep your management chain and 12–ORA–605 p.m. 3.5/R1.6; 07–LA– acquisition. It will more effectively
those you may represent advised of 605 p.m. R0.0/R1.2 in the Counties of serve existing and future travel demand
working group activities and decisions Orange and Los Angeles, State of within Orange County and between
to ensure the proposed technical California. Orange and Los Angeles Counties. The
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project will provide improvements Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) Room W12–140 on the ground level of
along the I–405 corridor as well as to Jack Lord,
the West Building, 1200 New Jersey
related local roads, and to reduce Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
Planning and Air Quality Team Leader,
diversion of regional traffic from the Federal Highway Administration,
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
freeways into the surrounding Sacramento, California. Friday, except Federal holidays. The
communities. [FR Doc. 2015–13625 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am]
Federal Docket Management System
The actions by the Federal agencies, (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day,
BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P
and the laws under which such actions 365 days each year. If you want
were taken, are described in the Final acknowledgment that we received your
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION comments, please include a self-
for the project, approved on March 26, addressed, stamped envelope or
2015, in the Record of Decision (ROD) Federal Motor Carrier Safety postcard or print the acknowledgement
issued on May 15, 2015, and in other Administration page that appears after submitting
documents in the FHWA project comments on-line.
[Docket No. FMCSA–2015–0060] Privacy Act: In accordance with 5
records. The FEIS, ROD, and other
project records are available by U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption
contacting Caltrans at the address from the public to better inform its
Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
provided above. The FEIS and ROD can rulemaking process. DOT posts these
be viewed and downloaded from the AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety comments, without edit, including any
project Web site at http:// Administration (FMCSA), DOT. personal information the commenter
www.dot.ca.gov/dist12/405/index.htm. ACTION: Notice of applications for provides, to www.regulations.gov, as
The section 404 Nationwide Permit exemptions request for comments. described in the system of records
Status is available by contacting notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can
California Department of Transportation SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy.
District 12 at the address provided applications from 49 individuals for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
above. This notice applies to all Federal exemption from the prohibition against Charles A. Horan, III, Director, Carrier,
agency decisions as of the issuance date persons with insulin-treated diabetes Driver and Vehicle Safety Standards,
of this notice and all laws under which mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov,
such actions were taken, including but motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate FMCSA, Department of Transportation,
not limited to: commerce. If granted, the exemptions 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
would enable these individuals with W64–224, Washington, DC 20590–0001.
1. General: National Environmental ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate
Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321– Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5
commerce. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
4351)
DATES: Comments must be received on Federal holidays.
2. Air: Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401–
or before July 6, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
7671(q))
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments I. Background
3. Wildlife: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(16 U.S.C. 703–712); Federal bearing the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) Docket No. FMCSA– Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315,
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 FMCSA may grant an exemption from
U.S.C. 1531–1543) 2015–0060 using any of the following
methods: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
4. Historic and Cultural Resources: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Regulations for a 2-year period if it finds
Section 106 of the National Historic http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a
Preservation Act of 1966, as on-line instructions for submitting level of safety that is equivalent to or
amended (16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.); comments. greater than the level that would be
5. Wetland and Water Resources: Clean • Mail: Docket Management Facility; achieved absent such exemption.’’ The
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251–1377) U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 statute also allows the Agency to renew
(section 404, section 401, section New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building exemptions at the end of the 2-year
319); Ground Floor, Room W12–140, period. The 49 individuals listed in this
6. Land: Department of Transportation Washington, DC 20590–0001. notice have recently requested such an
Act of 1966, (49 U.S.C. 303) (section • Delivery: West Building Ground exemption from the diabetes prohibition
4(f)) Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(3), which applies to
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 drivers of CMVs in interstate commerce.
7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990- Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate
Protection of Wetlands; E.O. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal Holidays. the qualifications of each applicant to
11988—Floodplain Management; determine whether granting the
E.O. 12898—Federal Actions to • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
Instructions: Each submission must exemption will achieve the required
Address Environmental Justice in level of safety mandated by statute.
Minority and Low Income include the Agency name and the
Populations; E.O. 11593— docket numbers for this notice. Note II. Qualifications of Applicants
Protection and Enhancement of that all comments received will be
posted without change to http:// Craig S. Barton
Cultural Resources; E.O. 13112—
wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Invasive Species. www.regulations.gov, including any Mr. Barton, 47, has had ITDM since
personal information provided. Please 2009. His endocrinologist examined him
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in 2014 and certified that he has had no
see the Privacy Act heading below for
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
and Construction. The regulations further information. severe hypoglycemic reactions resulting
implementing Executive Order 12372 Docket: For access to the docket to in loss of consciousness, requiring the
regarding intergovernmental consultation on read background documents or assistance of another person, or
Federal programs and activities apply to this comments, go to http:// resulting in impaired cognitive function
program.) www.regulations.gov at any time or that occurred without warning in the
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| Action | Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE). | |
| Dates | By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before November 2, 2015. 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. | |
| Contact | Smita Deshpande, Branch Chief, California Department of Transportation District 12, Division of Environmental Analysis, 3347 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92612, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Telephone number (949) 724-2800, email: [email protected] | |
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