81 FR 59032 - Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Illinois
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 166 (August 26, 2016)
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 166 (August 26, 2016)
| Page Range | 59032-59033 | |
| FR Document | 2016-20229 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 166 (Friday, August 26, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 59032-59033] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20229] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Illinois AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA and other Federal Agencies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: 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, I-55 from I-355 to I-90/94 in Will, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(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 January 23, 2017. 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: Ms. Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492-4640, Email address: [email protected]. The FHWA Illinois Division Office's normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. You may also contact Mr. John A. Fortmann, P.E., Illinois Department of Transportation, Region One Engineer, 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: (847) 705-4000. The Illinois Department of Transportation Region One's normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of Illinois: Convert the existing median of I-55 to provide one additional managed lane in each direction from I-355 in Will County to I-90/94 in Cook County, a total project length of approximately 25 miles. The managed lane is proposed as tolled lane. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project approved on April 27, 2016, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on July 20, 2016; and in other documents in the FHWA administrative record. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the FHWA administrative record file are available by contacting the FHWA or the Illinois Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The EA and FONSI and all other supporting documentation can be viewed and downloaded from the project Web site at www.i-55managedlaneproject.org. 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] Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128]. 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)]. 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303 and 23 U.S.C. 138]. 4. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]. 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA) [16 U.S.C. 469-469(c)]. 6. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and Section 1536]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712]. 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act (Section 401 and 404) [33 U.S.C. 1251-1377]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271- 1287]. 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 [[Page 59033]] Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations. (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). Issued on: August 12, 2016. Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois. [FR Doc. 2016-20229 Filed 8-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-RY-P
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compatibility program or to fund the exposure maps, the FAA’s evaluation of Transportation, Region One Engineer,
implementation of that program. the maps, and the proposed noise 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg,
If questions arise concerning the compatibility program are available for Illinois 60196, Phone: (847) 705–4000.
precise relationship of specific examination at the following locations: The Illinois Department of
properties to noise exposure contours Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Region One’s normal
depicted on a noise exposure map Detroit Airports District Office, 11677 business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
submitted under section 47503 of the South Wayne Road, Ste. 107, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
Act, it should be noted that the FAA is Romulus, MI 48174 hereby given that the FHWA and other
not involved in any way in determining Akron-Canton Airport Authority, 5400 Federal agencies have taken final agency
the relative locations of specific Lauby Road, North Canton, OH 44720 actions by issuing licenses, permits, and
properties with regard to the depicted approvals for the following highway
Questions may be directed to the
noise contours, or in interpreting the project in the State of Illinois: Convert
noise exposure maps to resolve individual named above under the
heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION the existing median of I–55 to provide
questions concerning, for example, one additional managed lane in each
CONTACT.
which properties should be covered by direction from I–355 in Will County to
the provisions of section 47506 of the Issued in Romulus, MI. I–90/94 in Cook County, a total project
Act. These functions are inseparable Dated: August 17, 2016.
length of approximately 25 miles. The
from the ultimate land use control and Stephanie R. Swann, managed lane is proposed as tolled lane.
planning responsibilities of local Acting Manager, Detroit Airports District The actions by the Federal agencies, and
government. These local responsibilities Office. the laws under which such actions were
are not changed in any way under Part [FR Doc. 2016–20425 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am] taken, are described in the
150 or through FAA’s review of noise BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Environmental Assessment (EA) for the
exposure maps. Therefore, the project approved on April 27, 2016, the
responsibility for the detailed Finding of No Significant Impact
overlaying of noise exposure contours DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FONSI) issued on July 20, 2016; and in
onto the map depicting properties on other documents in the FHWA
the surface rests exclusively with the Federal Highway Administration administrative record. The EA, FONSI,
airport operator that submitted those
maps, or with those public agencies and Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions and other documents in the FHWA
on Proposed Highway in Illinois administrative record file are available
planning agencies with which by contacting the FHWA or the Illinois
consultation is required under section AGENCY: Federal Highway Department of Transportation at the
47503 of the Act. The FAA has relied on Administration (FHWA), DOT. addresses provided above. The EA and
the certification by the airport operator, FONSI and all other supporting
ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims
under section 150.21 of FAR Part 150,
for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA documentation can be viewed and
that the statutorily required consultation downloaded from the project Web site at
and other Federal Agencies.
has been accomplished. Preliminary www.i-55managedlaneproject.org.
review of the submitted noise SUMMARY: This notice announces actions This notice applies to all Federal
compatibility program for Akron-Canton taken by the FHWA and other Federal agency decisions as of the issuance date
Airport indicates that it conforms to the agencies that are final within the of this notice and all laws under which
requirements for the submittal of noise meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The such actions were taken, including but
compatibility programs, but that further actions relate to a proposed highway not limited to:
review will be necessary prior to project, I–55 from I–355 to I–90/94 in 1. General: National Environmental
approval or disapproval of the program. Will, DuPage and Cook Counties, Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321–
The formal review period, limited by Illinois. Those actions grant licenses, 4351] Federal-Aid Highway Act [23
law to a maximum of 180 days, will be permits, and approvals for the project. U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. 128].
completed on or before January 18, 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401–
DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is
2017. A public hearing was held on 7671(q)].
advising the public of final agency
September 17, 2014 at the Akron-Canton 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A
Airport Terminal Building, 2nd Floor. Department of Transportation Act of
The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be claim seeking judicial review of the
Federal agency actions on the highway 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303 and 23 U.S.C. 138].
conducted under the provisions of 14 4. Social and Economic: Civil Rights
CFR part 150, section 150.33. The project will be barred unless the claim
Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)–
primary considerations in the is filed on or before January 23, 2017.
2000(d)(1)].
evaluation process are whether the If the Federal law that authorizes 5. Historic and Cultural Resources:
proposed measures may reduce the level judicial review of a claim provides a Section 106 of the National Historic
of aviation safety, create an undue time period of less than 150 days for Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
burden on interstate or foreign filing such claim, then that shorter time [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]; Archaeological
commerce, or be reasonably consistent period still applies. and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA)
with obtaining the goal of reducing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. [16 U.S.C. 469–469(c)].
existing non-compatible land uses and Catherine A. Batey, Division 6. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act
preventing the introduction of Administrator, Federal Highway [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section
additional non-compatible land uses. Administration, 3250 Executive Park
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1536]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16
Interested persons are invited to Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, U.S.C. 703–712].
comment on the proposed program with Phone: (217) 492–4640, Email address: 7. Wetlands and Water Resources:
specific reference to these factors. All Catherine.Batey@dot.gov. The FHWA Clean Water Act (Section 401 and 404)
comments, other than those properly Illinois Division Office’s normal [33 U.S.C. 1251–1377]; Wild and Scenic
addressed to local land use authorities; business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271–1287].
will be considered by the FAA to the You may also contact Mr. John A. 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990
extent practicable. Copies of the noise Fortmann, P.E., Illinois Department of Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988
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Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, can contact you if it has questions
Federal Actions to Address Washington, DC 20590–0001. regarding your submission.
Environmental Justice in Minority • Hand Delivery or Courier: West To submit your comment online, go to
Populations and Low Income Building, Ground Floor, Room W12– www.regulations.gov and put the docket
Populations. 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., number, ‘‘FMCSA–2016–0268’’ in the
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and click ‘‘Search.’’
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning through Friday, except Federal holidays. When the new screen appears, click on
and Construction. The regulations • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. ‘‘Comment Now!’’ button and type your
implementing Executive Order 12372 Each submission must include the
regarding intergovernmental consultation on
comment into the text box in the
Federal programs and activities apply to this
Agency name and the docket number for following screen. Choose whether you
program.) this notice. Note that DOT posts all are submitting your comment as an
comments received without change to individual or on behalf of a third party
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). www.regulations.gov, including any and then submit. If you submit your
Issued on: August 12, 2016. personal information included in a comments by mail or hand delivery,
Catherine A. Batey,
comment. Please see the Privacy Act submit them in an unbound format, no
heading below. larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
Division Administrator, Springfield, Illinois.
Docket: For access to the docket to copying and electronic filing. If you
[FR Doc. 2016–20229 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am]
read background documents or submit comments by mail and would
BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P comments, go to www.regulations.gov at like to know that they reached the
any time or visit Room W12–140 on the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-
ground level of the West Building, 1200 addressed postcard or envelope. FMCSA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, will consider all comments and material
Federal Motor Carrier Safety DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, received during the comment period
Administration Monday through Friday, except Federal and may grant or not grant this
holidays. The on-line FDMS is available application based on your comments.
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
[Docket No. FMCSA–2016–0268]
Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 III. Legal Basis
Household Goods Consumer U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments Before operating for hire in interstate
Protection: Application for Exemption; from the public to better inform its commerce, a motor carrier must obtain
La Rosa Del Monte Express Inc. rulemaking process. DOT posts these commercial registration under 49 U.S.C.
(LRDM) comments, without edit, including any 13902 and comply with the
personal information the commenter requirements of § 13902(a)(1). To
AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety provides, to www.regulations.gov, as provide transportation of HHG, a motor
Administration (FMCSA), DOT. described in the system of records carrier must also comply with the
ACTION: Notice of application for notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can requirements of § 13902(a)(2).
exemption; request for comments. be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. However, under 49 U.S.C. 13541(a),
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For the Secretary of Transportation ‘‘shall
SUMMARY: FMCSA announces that La information concerning this notice, exempt a person, class of persons, or a
Rosa Del Monte Express, Inc. (LRDM) please contact Mr. Tom Yager, Chief, transaction or service from the
has requested an exemption for its FMCSA Driver and Carrier Operations application, in whole or in part, of a
specialized ‘‘Small Residential Division; Telephone: (614) 942–6477; provision of this part [part B of subtitle
Shipments’’ (SRS) from the consumer Email: MCPSD@dot.gov. If you have IV of title 49, United States Code, i.e.,
protection regulations for the questions on viewing or submitting 49 U.S.C. chapters 131–149], or use this
transportation of household goods material to the docket, contact Docket exemption authority to modify the
(HHG) in interstate commerce. LRDM Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. application of a provision of this part as
requested that its SRS consisting of it applies to such person, class,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
fewer than 10 items weighing less than transaction, or service, when the
1,000 pounds total be exempted from I. Public Participation and Request for Secretary . . . finds that the application
the HHG regulations. LRDM claims that Comments of that provision—(1) is not necessary to
the need for the exemption is made carry out the transportation policy of
FMCSA encourages you to participate
clear by the statutory Limited Service section 13101; (2) is not needed to
by submitting comments and related
Exclusion (LSE) for household goods protect shippers from the abuse of
materials.
motor carriers. LRDM believes that an market power or that the transaction or
SRS exemption is consistent with the Submitting Comments service is of limited scope; and (3) is in
purpose of the LSE. If you submit a comment, please the public interest.’’
DATES: Comments must be received on include the docket number for this Nonetheless, ‘‘The exemption
or before September 26, 2016. notice (FMCSA–2016–0268), indicate authority under this section may not be
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments the specific section of this document to used to relieve a person from the
bearing the Federal Docket Management which the comment applies, and application of, and compliance with,
System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA– provide a reason for suggestions or any law, rule, regulation, standard, or
2016–0268 using any of the following recommendations. You may submit order pertaining to cargo loss and
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methods: your comments and material online or damages, insurance, [or] safety fitness
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but . . .’’ [49 U.S.C. 13541(e)(1)].
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online please use only one of these means. The Secretary’s authority to enforce
instructions for submitting comments. FMCSA recommends that you include 49 U.S.C. 13902 and 13541 have been
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, your name and a mailing address, an delegated to FMCSA by 49 CFR
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 email address, or a phone number in the 1.87(a)(5) and 1.87(a)(3), respectively.
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building, body of your document so the Agency This notice seeks to clarify the
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| Action | Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions by FHWA and other Federal Agencies. | |
| Dates | By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(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 January 23, 2017. 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 | Ms. Catherine A. Batey, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Phone: (217) 492-4640, Email | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 59032 |
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