Environmental Impact Statement: San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, CA

David Bricker
Federal Highway Administration
November 5, 2012

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 214 (Monday, November 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66499-66500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-26894]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: San Bernardino and Los Angeles 
Counties, CA

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of 
Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public 
that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for 
a proposed highway project in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, 
California.

DATES: The public scoping meetings will be held on the following dates:

(1) Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 5-7 p.m.
(2) Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 5-7 p.m.
    The final day to submit comments is Monday, November 26, 2012.

ADDRESSES: The two public scoping meetings will be held at the 
following locations.

(1) Hilton San Bernardino, 285 East Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, 
California 92408
(2) Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel, 429 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, 
California 91764

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Burton, Branch Chief, California 
Department of Transportation, District 8--Environmental Studies `B' 
Branch Chief, 464 West 4th Street, MS-829, San Bernardino, CA 92401-
1400; or call (909) 383-2841mailto:. Comments on the proposed project 
can be submitted online at: http://sanbag.ca.gov/projects/mi_fwy_I-10-Corridor.html.

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. Caltrans as the assigned 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) agency, in cooperation with 
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) will prepare a draft 
Environmental Impact Statement on a proposal for a highway improvement 
project in San Bernardino County, California. The proposed Interstate 
10 (I-10) Corridor Project consists of improvements and widening along 
an existing 35-mile segment of the I-10 freeway mainline. The proposed 
project would also involve improvement of existing bridges and freeway 
ramps. The following alternatives are being considered:

Alternative 1: No Build (No Action)
Alternative 2: One High Occupancy Vehicle Lane In Each Direction
Alternative 3: Two Express Lanes In Each Direction

    The proposed project would widen the I-10 corridor from 
approximately 2 miles west of the Los Angeles/San Bernardino County 
line in the City of Pomona (Post Mile 46.12) to Ford Street in the City 
of Redlands (Post Mile 33.80). It is anticipated that the proposed 
project will require a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit, a Section 
408 permit, a Section 4(f) De Minimis Finding, an Endangered Species 
Act Section 7 Incidental Take Authorization (Biological Opinion) and 
Section 106 Finding of Effect Determination.
    Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will 
be sent to appropriate Federal, State, Participating Agencies, local 
agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously 
expressed or are known to have interest in this proposal. Interested 
tribal governments will be involved as determined by consultation with 
the Native American Heritage Commission.
    Public scoping meetings will be held on the following dates and 
locations:

(1) Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hilton San 
Bernardino, 285 East Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, California 92408
(2) Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at the Sheraton Ontario

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Airport Hotel, 429 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, California 91764

    In addition, a public hearing will be held. Public notice will be 
given of the time and place of the meetings and hearing. The draft EIS 
will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the 
public hearing.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments, 
and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or 
questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be 
directed to Caltrans at the address provided above or online at the I-
10 Corridor Project Web site at: http://sanbag.ca.gov/projects/mi_fwy_I-10-Corridor.html.

(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.)

    Issued on: October 18, 2012.
David Bricker,
Deputy District Director, District 8, Division of Environmental 
Planning, California Department of Transportation.
[FR Doc. 2012-26894 Filed 11-2-12; 8:45 am]
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