Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Idaho

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Idaho
Topics: Federal Highway Administration
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Idaho
Peter J. Hartman
Federal Register
August 2, 2011
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46356-46357]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19480]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in 
Idaho

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(I)(1). The actions relate to a 
proposed highway project, Idaho 16, I-84 to Idaho 44 in Ada and Canyon 
Counties in the State of Idaho [FHWA-ID-EIS-09-01-F, Federal Aid 
project number A-009(963), and Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), 
Key Number 009963].

DATES: By this notice, the FHWA is advising the public of final agency 
actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(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 prior to January 29, 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. Peter J. Hartman, 
Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3050 Lake 
Harbor Lane, Suite 126, Boise, ID 83703; telephone: (208) 334-9180; e-
mail: Idaho.FHWA@dot.gov. The FHWA Idaho Division Office's normal 
business hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). For 
ITD: Ms. Sue Sullivan, Environmental Section Manager, Idaho 
Transportation Department, 3311 W. State St., P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 
83707-1129; telephone: (208) 334-8203; e-mail: 
sue.sullivan@itd.idaho.gov. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
(Mountain Standard Time).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the FHWA has 
taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1) by issuing 
approvals for the following highway project in the State of Idaho: 
Idaho 16, I-84 to Idaho 44 in Ada and Canyon Counties. The project 
includes the acquisition of right-of-way (ROW), and the construction of 
a proposed extension of Idaho 16 across the Boise River to Interstate 
84 (I-84).
    The project includes:
     Construction of a four-lane access controlled divided 
highway (Idaho 16) from a new interchange at I-84, creating a new Boise 
River crossing, and connecting to existing Idaho 16 near Idaho 44 
(State Street). The corridor width of approximately 300 feet will 
accommodate four travel lanes (two 12-foot-wide travel lanes in each 
direction), surface drainage features, and potential for future 
multimodal options.

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     Acquisition of ROW from private property owners will be 
required to construct the new highway.
     Interchanges on Idaho 16 at the following locations: 
Franklin Road; Ustick Road; US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard); and Idaho 44 
(State Street).
     Grade-separated crossings (overpasses) at the Union 
Pacific Railroad (UPRR), Cherry Lane, McMillan Road, and Joplin Road.
     A Boise River crossing (single bridge).
     Rerouted and new local streets to maintain access from 
private properties to public ROWs.
     The project will be constructed in phases, designated as 
Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 begins with an at-grade intersection at US 
20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) and continues north to an at-grade 
intersection with Idaho 44 (State Street) and joins with existing Idaho 
16. Phase 2 includes constructing Idaho 16 between I-84 and US 20/26 
(Chinden Boulevard) and includes replacement of the at-grade 
intersections at US 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) and Idaho 44 (State 
Street) with interchanges. Highway segments for Phase 2 would be 
programmed and built as funds become available.
    The actions by the FHWA, and the laws under which such actions were 
taken, are described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) 
for the project approved on February 8, 2011, in the FHWA Record of 
Decision (ROD) issued on April, 14, 2011, and in other documents in the 
FHWA project records. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), 
FEIS, ROD, and other project records are available by contacting the 
FHWA or the ITD at the addresses provided above.
    The DEIS, FEIS, ROD, and published information regarding this 
project are posted and updated on the ITD Web site at http://itd.idaho.gov/projects/garvee/D3. Select ``Idaho 16, I-84 to Idaho 44 
Environmental Study.''
    This notice applies to all Federal agency decisions as of the 
issuance date of this notice and all laws, as amended, under which such 
actions were taken, including but not limited to:
    1. General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 
4321-4347]; Federal-Aid Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109, 23 U.S.C. 128 and 
23 U.S.C. 502]; Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation 
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) [23 U.S.C. 139].
    2. Air and Noise: Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q)]; Noise 
Standards: [23 U.S.C. 109(i)] (Pub. L. 91-605) (Pub. L. 93-87).
    3. 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]; Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940 
[16 U.S.C. 668-668d].
    4. Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470f]; 
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-
470(mm)]; Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 [16 
U.S.C. 469-469(c)].
    5. Land: Section 4(f) of The Department of Transportation Act: [23 
U.S.C. 138 and 49 U.S.C. 303]; The Farmland Protection Policy Act 
(FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209];
    6. Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 
2000(d)-2000(d)(1)];
    7. Executive Orders: 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. 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian 
Tribal Governments; E.O. 11514 Protection and Enhancement of 
Environmental Quality; 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(I)(1).

Peter J. Hartman,
Division Administrator, FHWA--Idaho Division, Boise, Idaho.
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