Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Utah

Topics:  Federal Highway Administration

James Christian
Federal Register
October 4, 2011

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 61476]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25459]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Utah

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review of Actions 
by FHWA.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final 
within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a 
proposed multi-modal project (Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit) that 
addresses roadway and transit infrastructure needs in Utah County, 
State of Utah. 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 April 1, 2012. If the Federal 
law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period 
of less than 180 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time 
period still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For FHWA: Mr. Edward T. Woolford, 
Environmental Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration, 2520 
West 4700 South, Suite 9A, Salt Lake City, UT 84118. FHWA's regular 
business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST. 
For UDOT: Mr. Brandon Weston, 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, 
Utah 84119-5998; Telephone: (801) 965-4603; e-mail: 
brandonweston@utah.gov. The UDOT's normal business hours are Monday 
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has 
taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing 
licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in 
the State of Utah: The Provo-Orem Bus Rapid Transit project number F-
R399(83). The project has roadway and transit components. This notice 
covers the roadway portions of the selected alternative from the 
Environmental Assessment which include: Two additional general purpose 
lanes on University Parkway from State Street to University Avenue in 
Provo, Utah; New high-occupancy/toll (HOT) interchange at 800 South and 
I-15 in Orem to serve automobiles, transit vehicles, pedestrians, and 
cyclists. These improvements will increase transportation capacity to 
accommodate growing population, employment, student enrollment, and 
travel demand in the year 2030; improve multimodal connectivity across 
I-15 and from I-15 to Orem and Provo, Utah.
    The actions by the Federal agency, and the laws under which such 
actions were taken, are described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) 
for the project, approved on April 8, 2011, in the FHWA Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) decision issued on September 6, 2011, and in 
other documents in the FHWA project records. The EA, FONSI, and other 
project records are available by contacting FHWA or the Utah Department 
of Transportation at the addresses provided above. The FHWA EA and 
FONSI can be viewed at public libraries in the project area.
    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];.
    4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and 
Section 1536]; 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 [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et 
seq.]; .
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)- 2000(d)(1)]; Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 
4201-4209].
    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 Populations and Low Income 
Populations; E.O. 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian 
Tribal Governments; 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).

    Issued on: September 26, 2011.
James Christian,
Division Administrator, Salt Lake City.
[FR Doc. 2011-25459 Filed 10-3-11; 8:45 am]
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