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Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in Colorado Publication: Federal Register Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: John M. Cater Date: 29 July 2024 Subjects: American Government  , The Environment, Roads & Highways
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 145 (Monday, July 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60965-60966]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16612]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highways in
Colorado
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review of actions
by FHWA and other Federal agencies.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other
Federal agencies that are final. The actions relate to various proposed
highway projects in the State of Colorado. Those actions issue National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and section 4(f) of The Department of
Transportation Act (section 4(f)) decisions for the following projects:
I-70 Floyd Hill to Veterans Memorial Tunnels EA and FONSI and Vasquez
Boulevard I-270 to 64th Avenue EA and FONSI.
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 any of the listed highway projects
will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before December 26,
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: Stephanie Gibson, Environmental
Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division,
12300 W Dakota Avenue, Suite 180, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone:
720-963-3013, email: Stephanie.Gibson@dot.gov. Normal business hours
are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (mountain time), Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays. You may also contact Lisa Streisfeld, Region 1
Environmental Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation, 222 2829
West Howard Place, Denver, Colorado 80204, telephone: 720-497-6924,
email: Lisa Streisfeld@state.co.us. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. (mountain time), Monday through Friday, except State holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA and
other Federal agencies have taken final agency actions subject to 23
U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing NEPA and section 4(f) decisions for the
highway projects in the State of Colorado that are listed below. The
actions by the Federal agencies on a project, and the laws under which
such actions were taken, are described in the environmental assessment
(EA) and Section 4(f) Evaluations issued in connection with the project
and in other key project documents. The EA or EIS, and other key
documents for the listed projects are available by contacting the FHWA
or the Colorado Department of Transportation at the addresses provided
above. The EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), documents
can be viewed and downloaded from the websites listed below.
This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions on each project
as of the issuance date of this notice and all laws under which such
actions were taken. This notice does not, however, alter or extend the
limitation period of 150 days for challenges to final agency actions
subject to previous notices published in the Federal Register.
This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions, actions,
approvals, licenses and permits on the project as of the issuance date
of this notice, including but not limited to those arising under the
following laws, as amended:
1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C.
4321-4370h]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [title 23 of the United States
Code] and associated regulations [title 23 of the Code of Federal
Regulations].
2. Air: Clean Air Act, [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)] (transportation
conformity); Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program [23
U.S.C. 149].
3. Land: Section 4(f) of The Department of Transportation Act:
[49 U.S.C. 303] Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C.
4201-4209]. Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 [42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.];
Landscaping and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 319].
4. Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544]; Fish
and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(e)]; Migratory Bird
Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712]. Plant Protection Act [7 U.S.C. 7701
et seq.].
5. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act
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of 1966 [54 U.S.C. 306108]; Archeological Resources Protection Act
of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-470(mm)]; Archeological and Historic
Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469 c-2]; American Indian Religious
Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act [25 U.S.C. 3001-3013].
6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C.
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)]; Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Act [42 U.S.C. 61].
7. Wetlands and Water Resources: Clean Water Act [33 U.S.C.
1251-1387 (sections 319, 401, 404, and 408)]; Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act [16 U.S.C. 460l-4-460l-11]; Safe Drinking
Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300f-300j-9.]; Flood Disaster Protection Act
[42 U.S.C. 4001-4129].
8. Hazardous Materials: Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act [42 U.S.C. 9601-9675]; Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [Pub. L. 99-499];
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [42 U.S.C. 6901-6992(k)].
9. Executive Orders: E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of
Environmental Quality; E.O. 11593 Protection and Enhancement of
Cultural Resources; E.O. 11988 Floodplain Management; E.O. 11990
Protection of Wetlands; E.O. 12898 Federal Actions to Address
Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income
Populations; E.O. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites; E.O. 13112 Invasive
Species; E.O. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments; E.O. 13287 Preserve America.
The projects subject to this notice are:
1. I-70 Floyd Hill to Veterans Memorial Tunnels EA and FONSI.
Project Location: I-70 east of Idaho Springs, CO. Project overview:
Add a third westbound lane to I-70, rebuild I-70 in this area
(including a new viaduct) to improve design speeds and stopping
sight distance on horizontal curves, construct a new frontage road
between the US 6 interchange and the Hidden Valley/Central City
interchange, and improve the multimodal trail between US 6 and the
Veterans Memorial Tunnel. Project Purpose: improve travel time
reliability, safety, and mobility, and to address the deficient
infrastructure through this section of I-70. Signed NEPA documents
and permits: EA was signed July 29, 2021, and FONSI was signed
January 12, 2023. https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70floydhill.
2. Vasquez Boulevard I-270 to 64th Avenue EA and FONSI. Project
Location: Commerce City, Colorado. Project overview: Intersection
reconfigurations at 60th Avenue and 62nd Avenue, the addition of new
local roads, and improvements to pedestrian facilities. Project
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to improve vehicular and
pedestrian facilities to enhance connectivity along Vasquez
Boulevard north of I-270. Signed NEPA documents and permits: EA
signed October 31, 2023, and FONSI signed March 12, 2024. https://www.codot.gov/projects/vasquezimprovements.
Authority: 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1).
John M. Cater,
Division Administrator, Lakewood, Colorado.
[FR Doc. 2024-16612 Filed 7-26-24; 8:45 am]
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