83_FR_32846 83 FR 32711 - Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas

83 FR 32711 - Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 135 (July 13, 2018)

Page Range32711-32713
FR Document2018-14162

This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 135 (Friday, July 13, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14162]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway 
Projects in Texas

AGENCY: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Federal Highway 
Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions 
by TxDOT and Federal agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by TxDOT and Federal 
agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and 
other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for 
these projects are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT and a 
Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by 
FHWA and TxDOT. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects 
in the State of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and 
approvals for the projects.

DATES: By this notice, TxDOT is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review 
of TxDOT and Federal agency actions on the highway project will be 
barred unless the claim is filed on or before December 10, 2018. If the 
Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time 
period of less than 150 days for filing such a claim, then that shorter 
time period still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carlos Swonke, Environmental Affairs 
Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, 
Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512) 416-2734; email: 
[email protected]. TxDOT's normal business hours are 8:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m. (central time), Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that TxDOT and 
Federal agencies have taken final agency actions by issuing licenses, 
permits, and approvals for the highway projects in the State of Texas 
that are listed below.
    The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which 
such actions were taken are described in the Categorical Exclusion (CE) 
or Environmental Assessment (EA) issued in connection with the projects 
and in other key project documents. The CE or EA, and other key 
documents for the listed projects are available by contacting TxDOT at 
the address provided above.
    This notice applies to all TxDOT and 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].
    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]; Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers), 
23 U.S.C. 319.
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and 
Section 1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act [16 U.S.C. 1361], Fish and 
Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)], Migratory Bird Treaty 
Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [54 U.S.C. 300101 et 
seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 
470(aa)-11]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [54 U.S.C. 
312501 et seq.]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act 
(NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001-3013].
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 
1996]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209].

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    7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251-
1377 (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); Land and Water 
Conservation Fund (LWCF), 16 U.S.C. 4601-4604; Safe Drinking Water Act 
(SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 300(f)-300(j)(6); Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 
U.S.C. 401-406; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, 16 U.S.C. 1271-1287; 
Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, 16 U.S.C. 3921, 3931; TEA-21 Wetlands 
Mitigation, 23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), 133(b)(11); Flood Disaster 
Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128.
    8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 
Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, Federal Actions to Address 
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income 
Populations; E.O. 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural 
Resources; E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13287 Preserve America; 
E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental 
Quality; E.O. 13112 Invasive Species. (Catalog of Federal Domestic 
Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.)
    The projects subject to this notice are:
    1. I-610 West Loop Dedicated Bus Lane from I-10 (Northwest Transit 
Center) to Post Oak Boulevard, Harris County. The project will consist 
of a two-lane structure over the southbound frontage road of I-610, 
ultimately crossing to the center of I-610. The total project length is 
approximately 1.5 miles with typical 12-foot lanes and 4-foot 
shoulders. The project will not require any additional right of way or 
displacements. The purpose of the project is to remove bus traffic from 
the I-610 West Loop and allow buses to move more efficiently and 
predictably between the Northwest Transit Center and the planned 
Bellaire/Uptown Transit Center. The actions by TxDOT and Federal 
agencies and the laws under which such actions were taken are described 
in the Categorical Exclusion (CE) Determination approved on October 12, 
2017, and other documents in the TxDOT project file. The CE 
Determination and other documents in the TxDOT project file are 
available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or the 
TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, 
Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
    2. Airport Boulevard, from Hiram Clarke Road to FM 521 (Almeda 
Road), Harris County. This project will construct a roadway facility 
approximately 2.5 miles in length which will connect existing 
fragmented segments of Airport Boulevard through undeveloped/new 
location areas to complete a four-lane divided boulevard between Hiram 
Clarke Road and FM 521. A four-lane divided roadway with a raised 
center median will be constructed to match the first existing boulevard 
section of Airport Boulevard from Hiram Clarke Road to Harris County 
Flood Control District (HCFCD) Channel No. C146-00-00. Airport 
Boulevard will be constructed on new location from HCFCD Channel No. 
C146-00-00 through to the intersection with Buffalo Speedway and then 
to the intersection with Townwood Drive. The second existing segment of 
Airport Boulevard will be widened from a two-lane roadway to a four-
lane boulevard from Townwood Drive to the Waterloo Drive intersection. 
East of the Waterloo Drive intersection, Airport Boulevard will 
traverse the following residential streets in a northwest-southeast 
direction: Woodkerr Street, Lightstar Drive and Ambrose Street. East of 
Ambrose Street, Airport Boulevard sill continue to the southeast, on 
new location, crossing HCFCD Channel No. C161-00-00 and a wooded 
undeveloped area, curve to the northeast through a grassy area between 
two existing ponds, and extend through to the intersection with Clover 
Lane. From Clover Lane, Airport Boulevard will curve eastward and 
continue through an undeveloped wooded area and end at FM 521 (eastern 
project terminus). There are also two detention areas proposed for this 
project. The purpose of the Airport Boulevard roadway improvement 
project is to connect the existing fragmented sections of Airport 
Boulevard through undeveloped/new location areas to complete a four-
lane divided boulevard between Hiram Clarke Road and FM 521. The 
proposed Airport Boulevard project will offer the traveling public a 
west-east alternative to the limited existing west-east travel 
corridors in southwest Houston. The area of southwest Houston between 
US 90A, Beltway 8 and SH 288 lacks roadway connectivity; the proposed 
Airport Boulevard will improve traffic movement and safety in this area 
of southwest Houston.
    The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which 
such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental 
Assessment (EA) approved on July 11, 2017, the Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on July 11, 2017, and other documents 
in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the 
TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the address 
provided above or the TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington 
Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
    3. FM 521, from Beltway 8 to FM 2234 (McHard Road), Fort Bend and 
Harris Counties. The project widens FM 521 to a typical four-lane 
divided curb and gutter section with a 16-foot raised median from Riley 
Road to FM 2234 and ties to the existing seven-lane section north of 
Riley Road, a distance of roughly 0.9 mile. Improvements to the 
intersection at FM 521 and FM 2234 provide for a ``jug-handle'' option 
that creates two offset ``T'' intersections (one along FM 521 and one 
along FM 2234). This eliminates both at-grade railroad crossings with 
railroad overpasses on FM 521 and FM 2234 and eliminates the four-
legged intersection at FM 521 and FM 2234. The distance of the 
improvements on FM 2234, including the grade separation, extend 
approximately 0.8 mile. Improvements also include a mix of 15-foot 
outside lanes, six-foot shoulders, and five to six-foot sidewalks to 
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. The purpose of the project is 
to expand capacity to enhance mobility, improve safety, improve 
railroad/local traffic crossings, and accommodate population and 
economic growth, while minimizing impacts to the natural and social 
environment.
    The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which 
such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental 
Assessment (EA) approved on March 22, 2017, the Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on March 22, 2017, and other 
documents in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents 
in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the 
address provided above or the TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
    4. FM 1960, from BF 1960-A to Atascocita Shores Drive, Harris 
County. Although the eastern logical terminus of the project is 
Atascocita Shores Drive, the project extends approximately 0.10 mile 
further and ties into the western end of the Lake Houston Bridge. The 
improved roadway from BF 1960-A to Atascocita Road and from Pinehurst 
Trail to Lake Houston will consist of six travel lanes (two 12-foot 
lanes, and one 15-foot shared lane in each direction) with one-foot 
curb offsets. An 18-foot raised median and two 5-foot sidewalks are 
also included. The improved roadway from Woodland Hills Drive to 
Atascocita Road will consist of a grade

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separation with a total of ten lanes (four through lanes on the grade 
separation and six local access lanes). Eastbound local access lanes 
will consist of one 15-foot shared lane, and two 12-foot through lanes 
with one-foot curb offsets. Westbound local access lanes will consist 
of one 15-foot shared lane, and two 12-foot through lanes, with one-
foot curb offsets. The grade-separated through lanes will consist of 
four 12-foot lanes (two in each direction) and four-foot curb offsets. 
A six-foot raised median will separate the through lanes on the grade 
separation. The grade separation will span Atascocita Road, West Lake 
Houston Parkway, and Farmington Road. Two five-foot sidewalks will be 
constructed outside the local access lanes on the eastbound and 
westbound side. The project length is approximately 6.4 miles. The 
purpose of the project is to alleviate traffic congestion, accommodate 
future traffic associated with the growth of Harris County, Atascocita, 
and the City of Humble, and improve mobility and safety. The actions by 
TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which such actions were 
taken are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) approved 
on September 29, 2017, the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 
issued on September 29, 2017, and other documents in the TxDOT project 
file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents in the TxDOT project file are 
available by contacting TxDOT at the address provided above or the 
TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, 
Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.
    5. FM 2100, from FM 1960 to South Diamondhead Boulevard, Harris 
County. The project will widen the existing two-lane, undivided 
facility to a four-lane, divided facility. North of Hare Cook Road, the 
improved roadway will have 12-foot travel lanes, two in each direction, 
separated by an 18-foot-wide median, and 12-foot outside shoulders. 
Five-foot sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the roadway. 
South of Hare Cook Road, the roadway will also have two travel lanes in 
each direction; the outer lane will be a 15-foot shared use lane, along 
with a 12-foot-wide inner lane. This section of the roadway will also 
have a raised median and five-foot sidewalks.
    Detention ponds will also be constructed as part of the project. 
The project is approximately eight miles long. The purpose of the 
project is to facilitate multi-modal mobility in eastern Harris County 
by adding additional capacity to FM 2100, as well as sidewalks and 
bicycle accommodations. The proposed project will also improve safety 
for the travelling public by constructing a raised median.
    The actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies and the laws under which 
such actions were taken are described in the Final Environmental 
Assessment (EA) approved on January 20, 2017, the Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on January 20, 2017, and other 
documents in the TxDOT project file. The EA, FONSI, and other documents 
in the TxDOT project file are available by contacting TxDOT at the 
address provided above or the TxDOT Houston District Office at 7600 
Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) 802-5000.

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).

    Issued on: June 26, 2018.
Michael T. Leary,
Director, Planning and Program Development, Federal Highway 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-14162 Filed 7-12-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 135 / Friday, July 13, 2018 / Notices 32711 DC, we recommend that persons Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,457. authorizes judicial review of a claim consider an alternative method Frequency of collection: Annually. provides a time period of less than 150 (internet, fax, or professional delivery Comments are invited on: days for filing such a claim, then that service) of submitting comments to the (a) The need for the proposed shorter time period still applies. docket and ensuring their timely receipt collection of information for the proper FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: at DOT. performance of the functions of the Carlos Swonke, Environmental Affairs FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: agency, including whether the Division, Texas Department of Angela Dow by telephone at 202–366– information will have practical utility; Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, (b) The accuracy of the agency’s Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512) 1246, by fax at 202–366–4566, or by estimate of the burden of the proposed 416–2734; email: carlos.swonke@ mail at DOT, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey collection of information, including the txdot.gov. TxDOT’s normal business Avenue SE, PHP–30, Washington, DC validity of the methodology and hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (central 20590–0001. assumptions used; time), Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The (c) Ways to enhance the quality, following information is provided for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is utility, and clarity of the information to each information collection: hereby given that TxDOT and Federal be collected; and (1) Abstract for the affected annual (d) Ways to minimize the burden of agencies have taken final agency actions report form; (2) Title of the information the collection of information on those by issuing licenses, permits, and collection; (3) OMB control number; (4) who are to respond, including the use approvals for the highway projects in Affected annual report form; (5) of appropriate automated, electronic, the State of Texas that are listed below. Description of affected public; (6) The actions by TxDOT and Federal mechanical, or other technological Estimate of total annual reporting and agencies and the laws under which such collection techniques. recordkeeping burden; and (7) actions were taken are described in the Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act Categorical Exclusion (CE) or Frequency of collection. PHMSA will of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; request a three-year term of approval for Environmental Assessment (EA) issued and 49 CFR 1.48. in connection with the projects and in each information collection activity and, when approved by OMB, publish notice Issued in Washington, DC on July 9, 2018, other key project documents. The CE or under authority delegated in 49 CFR 1.97. EA, and other key documents for the of the approval in the Federal Register. PHMSA Form F 7000–1.1 is used to Alan K. Mayberry, listed projects are available by report both hazardous liquid and carbon Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety. contacting TxDOT at the address dioxide pipeline systems. PHMSA [FR Doc. 2018–15001 Filed 7–12–18; 8:45 am] provided above. This notice applies to all TxDOT and proposes adding ‘‘carbon dioxide’’ to BILLING CODE 4910–60–P Federal agency decisions as of the the form name. issuance date of this notice and all laws In Part J, PHMSA proposes removing the column for ‘‘Rural Low-Stress DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION under which such actions were taken, including but not limited to: Pipeline Segments Subject ONLY to 1. General: National Environmental Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions Subpart B of 49 CFR 195’’ because this Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– on Proposed Highway Projects in type of pipeline does not exist. 4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 Texas PHMSA requests comments on the U.S.C. 109]. following information collection: AGENCY: Texas Department of 2. Air: Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401– Title: Reporting Requirements for Transportation (TxDOT), Federal 7671(q). Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operators: Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the Hazardous Liquid Annual Report. Department of Transportation. Department of Transportation Act of OMB Control Number: 2137–0614. ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303]; Landscaping and Current Expiration Date: 10/31/2018. for judicial review of actions by TxDOT Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers), 23 Type of Request: Revision. and Federal agencies. U.S.C. 319. Abstract: Each operator must annually 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act complete and submit the Form PHMSA SUMMARY: This notice announces actions [16 U.S.C. 1531–1544 and Section F 7000–1.1 for each type of hazardous taken by TxDOT and Federal agencies 1536], Marine Mammal Protection Act liquid pipeline facility operated at the that are final. The environmental [16 U.S.C. 1361], Fish and Wildlife end of the previous year, as required by review, consultation, and other actions Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661– 49 CFR 195.49. This Annual Report for required by applicable Federal 667(d)], Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Systems is environmental laws for these projects U.S.C. 703–712]. required to be filed by June 15 of each are being, or have been, carried-out by 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: year for the preceding calendar year. On TxDOT and a Memorandum of Section 106 of the National Historic the Annual Report form, PHMSA Understanding dated December 16, Preservation Act of 1966, as amended collects data concerning the number of 2014, and executed by FHWA and [54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.]; Archeological miles of pipeline each operator has and TxDOT. The actions relate to various Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 other characteristics of each pipeline proposed highway projects in the State U.S.C. 470(aa)–11]; Archeological and system. PHMSA also collects of Texas. Those actions grant licenses, Historic Preservation Act [54 U.S.C. information on the number of anomalies permits, and approvals for the projects. 312501 et seq.]; Native American Grave identified and repaired using various DATES: By this notice, TxDOT is sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Protection and Repatriation Act types of pipe inspection and assessment advising the public of final agency (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001–3013]. methods. actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A 6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Affected Public: Hazardous liquid claim seeking judicial review of TxDOT Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)– pipeline operators. and Federal agency actions on the 2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping highway project will be barred unless Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Farmland Burden: the claim is filed on or before December Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. Total Annual Responses: 447. 10, 2018. If the Federal law that 4201–4209]. 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32712 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 135 / Friday, July 13, 2018 / Notices 7. Wetlands and Water Resources: will connect existing fragmented contacting TxDOT at the address Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251–1377 segments of Airport Boulevard through provided above or the TxDOT Houston (Section 404, Section 401, Section 319); undeveloped/new location areas to District Office at 7600 Washington Land and Water Conservation Fund complete a four-lane divided boulevard Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) (LWCF), 16 U.S.C. 4601–4604; Safe between Hiram Clarke Road and FM 802–5000. Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. 521. A four-lane divided roadway with 3. FM 521, from Beltway 8 to FM 2234 300(f)–300(j)(6); Rivers and Harbors Act a raised center median will be (McHard Road), Fort Bend and Harris of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 401–406; Wild and constructed to match the first existing Counties. The project widens FM 521 to Scenic Rivers Act, 16 U.S.C. 1271–1287; boulevard section of Airport Boulevard a typical four-lane divided curb and Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, 16 from Hiram Clarke Road to Harris gutter section with a 16-foot raised U.S.C. 3921, 3931; TEA–21 Wetlands County Flood Control District (HCFCD) median from Riley Road to FM 2234 and Mitigation, 23 U.S.C. 103(b)(6)(m), Channel No. C146–00–00. Airport ties to the existing seven-lane section 133(b)(11); Flood Disaster Protection Boulevard will be constructed on new north of Riley Road, a distance of Act, 42 U.S.C. 4001–4128. location from HCFCD Channel No. roughly 0.9 mile. Improvements to the 8. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 C146–00–00 through to the intersection intersection at FM 521 and FM 2234 Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 with Buffalo Speedway and then to the provide for a ‘‘jug-handle’’ option that Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, intersection with Townwood Drive. The creates two offset ‘‘T’’ intersections (one Federal Actions to Address second existing segment of Airport along FM 521 and one along FM 2234). Environmental Justice in Minority Boulevard will be widened from a two- This eliminates both at-grade railroad Populations and Low Income lane roadway to a four-lane boulevard crossings with railroad overpasses on Populations; E.O. 11593 Protection and from Townwood Drive to the Waterloo FM 521 and FM 2234 and eliminates the Enhancement of Cultural Resources; Drive intersection. East of the Waterloo four-legged intersection at FM 521 and E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. Drive intersection, Airport Boulevard FM 2234. The distance of the 13287 Preserve America; E.O. 13175 will traverse the following residential improvements on FM 2234, including Consultation and Coordination with streets in a northwest-southeast the grade separation, extend Indian Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 direction: Woodkerr Street, Lightstar approximately 0.8 mile. Improvements Protection and Enhancement of Drive and Ambrose Street. East of also include a mix of 15-foot outside Environmental Quality; E.O. 13112 Ambrose Street, Airport Boulevard sill lanes, six-foot shoulders, and five to six- Invasive Species. (Catalog of Federal continue to the southeast, on new foot sidewalks to accommodate Domestic Assistance Program Number location, crossing HCFCD Channel No. bicyclists and pedestrians. The purpose 20.205, Highway Planning and C161–00–00 and a wooded undeveloped of the project is to expand capacity to Construction.) area, curve to the northeast through a enhance mobility, improve safety, The projects subject to this notice are: improve railroad/local traffic crossings, grassy area between two existing ponds, 1. I–610 West Loop Dedicated Bus and accommodate population and and extend through to the intersection Lane from I–10 (Northwest Transit economic growth, while minimizing Center) to Post Oak Boulevard, Harris with Clover Lane. From Clover Lane, Airport Boulevard will curve eastward impacts to the natural and social County. The project will consist of a environment. two-lane structure over the southbound and continue through an undeveloped The actions by TxDOT and Federal frontage road of I–610, ultimately wooded area and end at FM 521 (eastern agencies and the laws under which such crossing to the center of I–610. The total project terminus). There are also two actions were taken are described in the project length is approximately 1.5 detention areas proposed for this Final Environmental Assessment (EA) miles with typical 12-foot lanes and 4- project. The purpose of the Airport approved on March 22, 2017, the foot shoulders. The project will not Boulevard roadway improvement Finding of No Significant Impact require any additional right of way or project is to connect the existing (FONSI) issued on March 22, 2017, and displacements. The purpose of the fragmented sections of Airport other documents in the TxDOT project project is to remove bus traffic from the Boulevard through undeveloped/new file. The EA, FONSI, and other I–610 West Loop and allow buses to location areas to complete a four-lane documents in the TxDOT project file are move more efficiently and predictably divided boulevard between Hiram available by contacting TxDOT at the between the Northwest Transit Center Clarke Road and FM 521. The proposed address provided above or the TxDOT and the planned Bellaire/Uptown Airport Boulevard project will offer the Houston District Office at 7600 Transit Center. The actions by TxDOT traveling public a west-east alternative Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, and Federal agencies and the laws to the limited existing west-east travel 77007, (713) 802–5000. under which such actions were taken corridors in southwest Houston. The 4. FM 1960, from BF 1960–A to are described in the Categorical area of southwest Houston between US Atascocita Shores Drive, Harris County. Exclusion (CE) Determination approved 90A, Beltway 8 and SH 288 lacks Although the eastern logical terminus of on October 12, 2017, and other roadway connectivity; the proposed the project is Atascocita Shores Drive, documents in the TxDOT project file. Airport Boulevard will improve traffic the project extends approximately 0.10 The CE Determination and other movement and safety in this area of mile further and ties into the western documents in the TxDOT project file are southwest Houston. end of the Lake Houston Bridge. The available by contacting TxDOT at the The actions by TxDOT and Federal improved roadway from BF 1960–A to address provided above or the TxDOT agencies and the laws under which such Atascocita Road and from Pinehurst actions were taken are described in the Trail to Lake Houston will consist of six sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Houston District Office at 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, Final Environmental Assessment (EA) travel lanes (two 12-foot lanes, and one 77007, (713) 802–5000. approved on July 11, 2017, the Finding 15-foot shared lane in each direction) 2. Airport Boulevard, from Hiram of No Significant Impact (FONSI) issued with one-foot curb offsets. An 18-foot Clarke Road to FM 521 (Almeda Road), on July 11, 2017, and other documents raised median and two 5-foot sidewalks Harris County. This project will in the TxDOT project file. The EA, are also included. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 135 / Friday, July 13, 2018 / Notices 32713 separation with a total of ten lanes (four September 29, 2017, the Finding of No long. The purpose of the project is to through lanes on the grade separation Significant Impact (FONSI) issued on facilitate multi-modal mobility in and six local access lanes). Eastbound September 29, 2017, and other eastern Harris County by adding local access lanes will consist of one 15- documents in the TxDOT project file. additional capacity to FM 2100, as well foot shared lane, and two 12-foot The EA, FONSI, and other documents in as sidewalks and bicycle through lanes with one-foot curb offsets. the TxDOT project file are available by accommodations. The proposed project Westbound local access lanes will contacting TxDOT at the address will also improve safety for the consist of one 15-foot shared lane, and provided above or the TxDOT Houston travelling public by constructing a two 12-foot through lanes, with one-foot District Office at 7600 Washington raised median. curb offsets. The grade-separated Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77007, (713) The actions by TxDOT and Federal through lanes will consist of four 12- 802–5000. agencies and the laws under which such foot lanes (two in each direction) and 5. FM 2100, from FM 1960 to South actions were taken are described in the four-foot curb offsets. A six-foot raised Diamondhead Boulevard, Harris Final Environmental Assessment (EA) median will separate the through lanes County. The project will widen the approved on January 20, 2017, the on the grade separation. The grade existing two-lane, undivided facility to Finding of No Significant Impact separation will span Atascocita Road, a four-lane, divided facility. North of (FONSI) issued on January 20, 2017, and West Lake Houston Parkway, and Hare Cook Road, the improved roadway other documents in the TxDOT project Farmington Road. Two five-foot will have 12-foot travel lanes, two in file. The EA, FONSI, and other sidewalks will be constructed outside each direction, separated by an 18-foot- documents in the TxDOT project file are the local access lanes on the eastbound wide median, and 12-foot outside available by contacting TxDOT at the and westbound side. The project length shoulders. Five-foot sidewalks will be address provided above or the TxDOT is approximately 6.4 miles. The purpose constructed on both sides of the Houston District Office at 7600 of the project is to alleviate traffic roadway. South of Hare Cook Road, the Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, congestion, accommodate future traffic roadway will also have two travel lanes 77007, (713) 802–5000. associated with the growth of Harris in each direction; the outer lane will be Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). County, Atascocita, and the City of a 15-foot shared use lane, along with a Humble, and improve mobility and 12-foot-wide inner lane. This section of Issued on: June 26, 2018. safety. The actions by TxDOT and the roadway will also have a raised Michael T. Leary, Federal agencies and the laws under median and five-foot sidewalks. Director, Planning and Program Development, which such actions were taken are Detention ponds will also be Federal Highway Administration. described in the Final Environmental constructed as part of the project. The [FR Doc. 2018–14162 Filed 7–12–18; 8:45 am] Assessment (EA) approved on project is approximately eight miles BILLING CODE 4910–22–P sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Jul 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions by TxDOT and Federal agencies.
DatesBy this notice, TxDOT is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of TxDOT and Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before December 10, 2018. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 150 days for filing such a claim, then that shorter time period still applies.
ContactCarlos Swonke, Environmental Affairs Division, Texas Department of Transportation, 125 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701; telephone: (512) 416-2734; email: [email protected] TxDOT's normal business hours are 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (central time), Monday through Friday.
FR Citation83 FR 32711 
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