Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Interchange in Georgia, Interstate 285 (I-285) at Interstate 20 (I-20) Reconstruction Project, Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton Counties, Georgia Publication: Federal Register Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Sabrina S. David Date: 20 February 2024 Subjects: American Government , Roads & Highways Topic: Interstate Highway System

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12939-12940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03405]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Action on Proposed Interchange in 
Georgia, Interstate 285 (I-285) at Interstate 20 (I-20) Reconstruction 
Project, Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton Counties, Georgia

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: notice of limitations on claims for judicial review of action 
by FHWA and other Federal agencies.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by FHWA and other Federal 
agencies that are final. This final agency action relates to a proposed 
interchange reconstruction and widening project, the I-285 at I-20 
Interchange Reconstruction Project. Along I-20, the proposed project 
begins at the Thornton Road interchange eastbound I-20 on-ramp and ends 
at the Hamilton E. Holmes interchange for a total length of 
approximately 6.5-miles. Along I-285, the proposed project begins just 
south of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Drive interchange and extends 
north to the Donald Lee (DL) Hollowell Parkway interchange for a total 
length of approximately 2.4-miles. The FHWA's Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the 
proposed interchange and will be used by Federal Agencies in subsequent 
proceedings, including decisions whether to grant licenses, permits, 
and approvals for the highway project.

DATES: By this notice, FHWA is advising the public of the 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 July 19, 2024. 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: For FHWA: Ms. Sabrina David, Division 
Administrator, Georgia Division, Federal Highway Administration, 75 Ted 
Turner Drive, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; telephone (404) 562-
3630; email: Sabrina.David@dot.gov. The FHWA's normal business hours 
are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday. For 
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT): Mr. Russell McMurray, 
Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 West Peachtree 
Street, 22nd Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30308; telephone (404) 631-1990; 
email: RMcMurray@dot.ga.gov. The GDOT's normal business hours are 8:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time) Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that FHWA has taken a 
final agency action by issuing a FONSI for the following new highway 
project in the State of Georgia:
    The I-285 at I-20 Interchange Reconstruction Project located in 
Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton Counties, Georgia. The Selected Alternative 
will reconstruct the interchange to remove left hand exits and improve 
design speed, and also includes modification and/or replacement of 
existing bridges and ramps. An I-20 westbound collector-distributor 
(CD) system would be constructed from the interchange to Fulton 
Industrial Boulevard. Along I-20, the proposed project begins at the 
Thornton Road interchange eastbound I-20 on-ramp/acceleration lane 
(which is located at approximately the Factory Shoals Road overpass) 
and ends at the Hamilton E. Holmes interchange (approximate 6.5-mile 
length). Along I-285, the proposed project begins just south of the 
Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Drive interchange and extends north to the 
Donald Lee (DL) Hollowell Parkway interchange (approximate 2.4-mile 
length). The purpose of the project is listed below:
     Improve traffic flow within the I-285/I-20 West 
Interchange.
     Improve operations and safety along approximately 6.5 
miles of I-20, from Factory Shoals Road to Hamilton E. Holmes Drive, 
and approximately 2.4 miles of I-285 from just south of the MLK Jr. 
Drive interchange to the DL Hollowell Parkway interchange.
     Accelerate project delivery through the Major Mobility 
Investment Program, which is advancing projects across the state to 
create additional capacity, improve freight movement, provide 
transportation improvements and efficiencies, enhance safety, and 
decrease travel times.
    The FHWA's action, related actions by other Federal Agencies, and 
the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the 
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, approved on November 8, 
2022, the FONSI issued on February 14, 2024, and

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other documents in the project file. The EA, FONSI and other project 
records are available by contacting FHWA or GDOT at the addresses 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. 
The EA and FONSI can also be reviewed and downloaded from the project 
website at https://0013918-gdot.hub.arcgis.com.
    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. Noise: Noise Control Act of 1972 [42 U.S.C. 4901-4918]; 23 
CFR part 772.
    4. Land: Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 
1966 [49 U.S.C. 303].
    5. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act (ESA) [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 
and Section 1536]; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 
661-667d]; Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712].
    6. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(f) et 
seq.]; Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 
470(aa)-470(ll)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 
U.S.C. 469-469c]; Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation 
Act (NAGPRA) [25 U.S.C. 3001-3013].
    7. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)].
    8. Wetlands and Water Resources: Coastal Zone Management Act [16 
U.S.C. 1451-1465]; 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)]; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [16 U.S.C. 1271- 1287]; Flood 
Disaster Protection Act [42 U.S.C. 4001-4128].
    9. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C. 9601-9675]; 
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA); 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) [42 U.S.C. 6901-
6992(k)].
    10. Executive Orders: E.O. 14096 Revitalizing Our Nation's 
Commitment to Environmental Justice for All; 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. 13045 Protection of Children From 
Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks; 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: February 14, 2024.
Sabrina S. David,
Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Atlanta, 
Georgia.
[FR Doc. 2024-03405 Filed 2-16-24; 8:45 am]
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