[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 50 (Thursday, March 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5012]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on a Proposed U.S. Highway 
Project in California

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 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 within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 
139(l)(1). These actions relate to the proposed highway project which 
would widen Highway 101 for approximately 12.3 km (7.6 mi) from its 
current four lanes to six lanes by adding one HOV lane in each 
direction from just north of Steele Lane in Santa Rosa to Windsor River 
Road-Old Redwood Highway in the Town Windsor in Sonoma County in the 
State of California. The project also would provide auxiliary lanes, 
interchange modifications and ramp improvements.

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 project will be barred unless the 
claim is filed on or before September 9, 2008. If the Federal law that 
authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less 
than 180 days for filing such a claim, then that shorter time period 
still applies.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie Brent, Chief, Office of 
Environmental Analysis, 510-286-5231, [email protected].

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 prepared an 
Environmental Assessment on a proposal for a highway high occupancy 
vehicle (HOV) lanes and improvements project in Sonoma County, 
California.
    The Sonoma 101 HOV Lanes Widening (North) Improvements Project 
would alleviate traffic congestion and delays and improve safety and 
operations in Sonoma County, California. This would be accomplished by 
providing an HOV lane in both the north and south directions.
    The anticipated permits include: Section 7 Incidental Take 
Statement for the California tiger salamander (from the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service) under the Federal Endangered Species Act) 401 Water 
Quality Certification (from the Regional Water Quality Control Board) 
under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act) and a 404 Individual Permit 
(from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) under Section 404 of the Clean 
Water Act).
    A public meeting was held at the Town of Windsor Council of 
Chambers on January 9, 2007. The Environmental Assessment, Finding of 
No Significant Impact, which was approved on October 24, 2007 and other 
documents are available for public and agency review at the Caltrans 
address provided above.

(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.)

    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:
    General: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 U.S.C. 4321-
4351]; Federal Aid-Highway Act [23 U.S.C. 109].
    Land: Landscape and Scenic Enhancement (Wildflowers) [23 U.S.C. 
219].
    Air: Clean Air Act 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671(q).
    Wildlife: Endangered Species Act [16 U.S.C. 1531-1544 and section 
1536], Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [16 U.S.C. 661-667(d)], 
Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 U.S.C. 703-712]. Section 4(f) of the U.S. 
Department of Transportation Act of 1966 [49 U.S.C. 303].
    Historic and Cultural Resources: Section 106 of the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-11]; 
Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1977 [16 U.S.C. 470(aa)-11]; 
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act [16 U.S.C. 469-469(c)]; 
Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) [25 
U.S.C. 3001-3013].
    Social and Economic: Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000(d)-
2000(d)(1)]; American Indian Religious Freedom Act [42 U.S.C. 1996]; 
Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) [7 U.S.C. 4201-4209]; The Uniform 
Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 
1970, as amended.
    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).
    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. 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. 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: March 6, 2008.
Nancy E. Bobb,
Director, State Programs.
[FR Doc. E8-5012 Filed 3-12-08; 8:45 am]
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