83 FR 55234 - Notice of Availability of the Federal Aviation Administration Record of Decision and Adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Modernization and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska, for the Fox 3 Military Operations Area (MOA) Expansion and Paxon/Delta 5 MOA Establishment and Night Joint Training, Extending MOA Times of Use for the United States Air Force
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Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 213 (November 2, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 213 (Friday, November 2, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 55234-55235] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24050] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Availability of the Federal Aviation Administration Record of Decision and Adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Modernization and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska, for the Fox 3 Military Operations Area (MOA) Expansion and Paxon/Delta 5 MOA Establishment and Night Joint Training, Extending MOA Times of Use for the United States Air Force AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of record of decision. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its decision to adopt the United States Departments of the Army (Army) and Air Force's (USAF) Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Modernization and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) in Alaska, EIS No. 20130181. In accordance with Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (``NEPA''), the Council on Environmental Quality's (``CEQ'') regulations implementing NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and other applicable authorities, including The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 8-2, and FAA Order JO 7400.2K, ``Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters,'' paragraph 32-2-3, the FAA has conducted an independent review and evaluation of the Army and the USAF's Final EIS for Modernization and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in the JPARC in Alaska, dated June 2013. As a cooperating agency with responsibility for approving special use airspace (SUA) under 49 U.S.C. 40103(b)(3)(A), the FAA provided subject matter expertise and coordinated with the USAF and Army during the environmental review process, including preparation of the Draft EIS and the Final EIS. Based on its independent review and evaluation, the FAA has determined the Final EIS, including its supporting documentation, as incorporated by reference, and other supporting documentation incorporated by reference for FAA's Written Re-Evaluation and Adoption of the Final EIS adequately assesses and discloses the environmental impacts of the for Modernization and Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in the JPARC in Alaska. FAA is authorized to adopt the Final EIS under 40 CFR 1506.3, Adoption. Accordingly, the FAA adopts the Final EIS, and takes full responsibility for the scope and content that addresses the proposed changes to SUA for JPARC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula Miller, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-7378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In March 2012, in accordance with NEPA and its implementing regulations, the USAF and Army released a Draft EIS. The Draft EIS presented the potential environmental consequences of the USAF and Army's proposal to modernize and enhance JPARC ranges by analyzing the military training activities at JPARC, Alaska. As a result of the FAA aeronautical review process, and public, agency, and tribal comments during the 111-day public comment period on the Draft EIS, the USAF, FAA, other federal and state agencies, and tribal governments have consulted to mitigate concerns while continuing to meet national defense training requirements. The USAF and Army are the proponents for the JPARC Modernization and were the lead agencies for the preparation of the Final EIS, which was issued in June 2013. The FAA is a cooperating agency responsible for approving SUA as defined in 40 CFR 1508.5. The FAA has independently evaluated the JPARC Final EIS and the accompanying SUA proposals. FAA found that the USAF SUA proposals are ripe for a decision while the Army SUA proposals are currently still undergoing aeronautical processing and development. Therefore, the scope and extent of FAA's Record of Decision (ROD) is only for the USAF SUA proposals. The USAF and Army issued one ROD. The ROD lists the Army and USAF actions and decisions separately. The ROD includes an Army Decision, signed July 30, 2013, and an USAF Decision signed August 6, 2013. The USAF selected the preferred alternatives for the Fox 3 MOA Expansion and New Paxon MOA, Realistic Live Ordnance Delivery (RLOD), and Night Joint Training (NJT). The Army/USAF ROD also lists mitigation measures by agency and specific action. The USAF has since decided they do not currently plan to implement RLOD, and they have not submitted an aeronautical proposal for the expansion of R-2202 necessary for RLOD. Implementation After evaluating the public comments received, the aeronautical studies, and the environmental analysis, the FAA is expanding the Fox 3 Military Operations Area (MOA), establishing the Paxon and Delta 5 MOAs, and extending the times of use of the existing JPARC MOAs for NJT. FAA circularized the proposed actions from February 24, 2105 through May 10, 2015. After the conclusion of the circularization comment period and FAA's Aeronautical Study, the FAA changed the name of Paxon B MOA to Delta 5 MOA and deleted the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Corridor in the interest of safety. The name change and the elimination of the VFR Corridor mitigation do not change the SUA request or the analysis done in the Final EIS and the Aeronautical Study. The modification did not change the area of analysis; therefore, the environmental and aeronautical analyses are still valid. The legal descriptions for the JPARC MOAs will be published in the National Flight Data Digest with a November 8, 2018 effective date. The August 29, 2018 Written Re-Evaluation/Adoption/ROD is available on the FAA website and can be viewed at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/environmental_issues/. Right of Appeal The Written Re-evaluation, Adoption, and ROD for the changes to the JPARC MOAs constitutes a final order of the FAA Administrator and is subject to exclusive judicial review under 49 U.S.C. 46110 by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia or the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the person contesting the decision resides or has its principal place of business. Any party having substantial interest in this order may apply for review of the decision by filing a petition for review in the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals no later than 60 days after the date of this notice in accordance with the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 46110. 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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October including its supporting documentation, selected the preferred alternatives for
24, 2018. as incorporated by reference, and other the Fox 3 MOA Expansion and New
Ryan W. Almasy, supporting documentation incorporated Paxon MOA, Realistic Live Ordnance
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern by reference for FAA’s Written Re- Delivery (RLOD), and Night Joint
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Evaluation and Adoption of the Final Training (NJT). The Army/USAF ROD
[FR Doc. 2018–24056 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] EIS adequately assesses and discloses also lists mitigation measures by agency
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the environmental impacts of the for and specific action. The USAF has since
Modernization and Enhancement of decided they do not currently plan to
Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in implement RLOD, and they have not
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the JPARC in Alaska. FAA is authorized submitted an aeronautical proposal for
to adopt the Final EIS under 40 CFR the expansion of R–2202 necessary for
Federal Aviation Administration 1506.3, Adoption. Accordingly, the FAA RLOD.
Notice of Availability of the Federal adopts the Final EIS, and takes full
responsibility for the scope and content Implementation
Aviation Administration Record of
Decision and Adoption of the Final that addresses the proposed changes to
SUA for JPARC. After evaluating the public comments
Environmental Impact Statement for received, the aeronautical studies, and
Modernization and Enhancement of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the environmental analysis, the FAA is
Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas Paula Miller, Airspace Policy and
expanding the Fox 3 Military
in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
Operations Area (MOA), establishing
Complex in Alaska, for the Fox 3 Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence the Paxon and Delta 5 MOAs, and
Military Operations Area (MOA)
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; extending the times of use of the
Expansion and Paxon/Delta 5 MOA
telephone: (202) 267–7378. existing JPARC MOAs for NJT.
Establishment and Night Joint
Training, Extending MOA Times of Use SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FAA circularized the proposed
for the United States Air Force actions from February 24, 2105 through
Background May 10, 2015. After the conclusion of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the circularization comment period and
In March 2012, in accordance with
Administration, DOT. FAA’s Aeronautical Study, the FAA
NEPA and its implementing regulations,
ACTION: Notice of record of decision. the USAF and Army released a Draft changed the name of Paxon B MOA to
SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation EIS. The Draft EIS presented the Delta 5 MOA and deleted the Visual
Administration (FAA) announces its potential environmental consequences Flight Rules (VFR) Corridor in the
decision to adopt the United States of the USAF and Army’s proposal to interest of safety. The name change and
Departments of the Army (Army) and modernize and enhance JPARC ranges the elimination of the VFR Corridor
Air Force’s (USAF) Final Environmental by analyzing the military training mitigation do not change the SUA
Impact Statement (EIS) for the activities at JPARC, Alaska. As a result request or the analysis done in the Final
Modernization and Enhancement of of the FAA aeronautical review process, EIS and the Aeronautical Study. The
Ranges, Airspace, and Training Areas in and public, agency, and tribal comments modification did not change the area of
the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during the 111-day public comment analysis; therefore, the environmental
(JPARC) in Alaska, EIS No. 20130181. In period on the Draft EIS, the USAF, FAA, and aeronautical analyses are still valid.
accordance with Section 102 of the other federal and state agencies, and The legal descriptions for the JPARC
National Environmental Policy Act of tribal governments have consulted to MOAs will be published in the National
1969 (‘‘NEPA’’), the Council on mitigate concerns while continuing to Flight Data Digest with a November 8,
Environmental Quality’s (‘‘CEQ’’) meet national defense training 2018 effective date. The August 29, 2018
regulations implementing NEPA (40 requirements. The USAF and Army are Written Re-Evaluation/Adoption/ROD is
CFR parts 1500–1508), and other the proponents for the JPARC available on the FAA website and can
applicable authorities, including The Modernization and were the lead be viewed at https://www.faa.gov/air_
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agencies for the preparation of the Final traffic/environmental_issues/.
Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: EIS, which was issued in June 2013. The
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 8–2, FAA is a cooperating agency responsible Right of Appeal
and FAA Order JO 7400.2K, for approving SUA as defined in 40 CFR
1508.5. The Written Re-evaluation, Adoption,
‘‘Procedures for Handling Airspace
Matters,’’ paragraph 32–2–3, the FAA The FAA has independently and ROD for the changes to the JPARC
has conducted an independent review evaluated the JPARC Final EIS and the MOAs constitutes a final order of the
and evaluation of the Army and the accompanying SUA proposals. FAA FAA Administrator and is subject to
USAF’s Final EIS for Modernization and found that the USAF SUA proposals are exclusive judicial review under 49
Enhancement of Ranges, Airspace, and ripe for a decision while the Army SUA U.S.C. 46110 by the U.S. Circuit Court
Training Areas in the JPARC in Alaska, proposals are currently still undergoing of Appeals for the District of Columbia
dated June 2013. As a cooperating aeronautical processing and or the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for
agency with responsibility for approving development. Therefore, the scope and the circuit in which the person
special use airspace (SUA) under 49 extent of FAA’s Record of Decision contesting the decision resides or has its
U.S.C. 40103(b)(3)(A), the FAA (ROD) is only for the USAF SUA principal place of business. Any party
provided subject matter expertise and proposals. having substantial interest in this order
coordinated with the USAF and Army The USAF and Army issued one ROD. may apply for review of the decision by
during the environmental review The ROD lists the Army and USAF filing a petition for review in the
process, including preparation of the actions and decisions separately. The appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals no
Draft EIS and the Final EIS. Based on its ROD includes an Army Decision, signed later than 60 days after the date of this
independent review and evaluation, the July 30, 2013, and an USAF Decision notice in accordance with the
FAA has determined the Final EIS, signed August 6, 2013. The USAF provisions of 49 U.S.C. 46110.
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Issued in Des Moines, WA on October 26, widening of Interstate 64 to a consistent DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
2018. six-lane facility between Interstates 664
Shawn Kozica, and 564 and the addition of a new Internal Revenue Service
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western bridge-tunnel parallel to the existing
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge Proposed Collection; Comment
[FR Doc. 2018–24050 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] Tunnel. The actions taken by FHWA, Request for Form 13997
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and the laws under which such actions AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
were taken, are described in the Treasury.
Environmental Assessment (EA) and
ACTION: Notice and request for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Finding of No Significant Impact
comments.
(FONSI). The EA was signed on June 7,
Federal Highway Administration 2018. The FONSI was signed on October SUMMARY: The Internal Revenue Service,
23, 2018. The EA, FONSI and other as part of its continuing effort to reduce
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions
supporting documentation can be paperwork and respondent burden,
on the Hampton Roads Crossing Study
viewed on the project’s website at: invites the general public and other
in the Cities of Hampton and Norfolk,
http://hamptonroadscrossingstudy.org/. Federal agencies to take this
Virginia
These documents and other project opportunity to comment on proposed
AGENCY: Federal Highway records are also available by contacting and/or continuing information
Administration (FHWA), Department of FHWA or the Virginia Department of collections, as required by the
Transportation (DOT). Transportation at the phone numbers Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims and addresses listed above. Public Law 104–13. Currently, the IRS
for judicial review of actions by FHWA. This notice applies to all Federal is soliciting comments concerning Form
agency decisions as of the issuance date 13997, Validating Your TIN and
SUMMARY: This notice announces actions of this notice and all laws under which
Reasonable Cause.
taken by the FHWA that are final. The such actions were taken, including but
actions relate to the proposed widening DATES: Written comments should be
not limited to: received on or before January 2, 2019 to
of Interstate 64 to a consistent six-lane
1. General: National Environmental be assured of consideration.
facility between Interstates 664 and 564
Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321– ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
and the addition of a new bridge-tunnel
4351]; Federal-Aid Highway Act to Laurie Brimmer, Internal Revenue
parallel to the existing Interstate 64
(FAHA) [23 U.S.C. 109 and 23 U.S.C. Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution
Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Those
128]. Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224.
actions grant licenses, permits, and
approvals for the project. 2. Air: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DATES: By this notice, FHWA is advising
7671(q)]. Requests for additional information or
the public of final agency actions 3. Land: Section 4(f) of the copies of the form and instructions
subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim Department of Transportation Act of should be directed to Charles G. Daniel
seeking judicial review of the Federal 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303 and 23 U.S.C. 138]. at (202) 317–5754, at Internal Revenue
agency actions on the project will be 4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act Service, Room 6529, 1111 Constitution
barred unless the claim is filed on or [16 U.SC. 1531–1544 and Section 1536]. Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or
before April 1, 2019. If the Federal law 5. Historic and Cultural Resources: through the internet at
that authorizes judicial review of a Section 106 of the National Historic Charles.G.Daniel@irs.gov.
claim provides a time period of less Preservation Act of 1966, as amended SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
than 150 days for filing such claim, then [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et seq.]. Title: Validating Your TIN and
that shorter time period still applies. 6. Social and Economic: Farmland Reasonable Cause.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. OMB Number: 1545–2144.
FHWA: Mr. Edward Sundra, Director of 4201–4209]. Form Number: Form 13997.
Program Development, FHWA Virginia 7. Executive Orders: E.O. 11990 Abstract: Under the provisions of
Division, 400 North 8th Street, Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 11988 Internal Revenue Code Section (IRC
Richmond, Virginia 23219; telephone: Floodplain Management; E.O. 12898, Sec.) 6039E, Information Concerning
(804) 775–3357; email: Ed.Sundra@ Federal Actions to Address Resident Status, individuals are
dot.gov. The FHWA Virginia Division’s Environmental Justice in Minority required to provide certain information
normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to Populations and Low Income (see IRC Sec. 6039E(b)) with their
4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). For the Populations. application for a U.S. passport or with
Virginia Department of Transportation: their application for permanent U.S.
Scott Smizik, 1401 East Broad Street, (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
residence. This form will be an
Richmond, Virginia 23219; email: and Construction. The regulations attachment to Letter 4318 that is being
Scott.Smizik@VDOT.Virginia.gov; implementing Executive Order 12372 drafted to inform the individual about
telephone: (804) 371–4082. The Virginia regarding intergovernmental consultation on the IRC provisions, the penalty, and to
Department of Transportation’s normal Federal programs and activities apply to this request them to complete this form and
business hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. program.) return it to the IRS.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
Authority: 23 U.S.C 139(l)(1).
Current Actions: There are no changes
hereby given that FHWA has taken final being made to the form at this time.
agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. Issued on: October 24, 2018. Type of Review: Extension of a
139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, Edward Sundra, previously approved collection.
and approvals for the following project Director of Program Development, Richmond, Affected Public: Individuals or
in the State of Virginia: Hampton Roads VA. households.
Crossing Study in the Cities of Hampton [FR Doc. 2018–23820 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am] Estimated Number of Respondents:
and Norfolk. The project involves the BILLING CODE 4910–RY–P 2,000.
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