[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 98 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29173-29174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11209]


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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 a proposed highway project to add a 
standard northbound HOV Lane and standardized Northbound Mixed-Flow 
Lanes, Median and Shoulder Alternative.

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 November 17, 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: Ron Kosinski, Deputy District 
Director, Division of Environmental Planning, California Department of 
Transportation, District 7, 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 
Telephone: 213-897-0703 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective July 1, 2007, the 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 Impact Statement on a proposal 
for a highway widening improvement project in Los Angeles County, 
California.
    The proposed project would widen I-405 to add a northbound HOV lane 
between National Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard, connecting with 
existing HOV lanes. The northbound roadway would meet current design 
standards for lane, median, and shoulder widths except at the I-10/ I-
405 interchange area and between Moraga Dr. and Sunset Blvd. 
interchanges. Standard lanes consist of an 11-foot half median, a 12-
foot HOV lane, a 1-foot HOV buffer, five 12-foot mixed-flow lanes, and 
a 10-foot outside shoulder. The selected alternative would also widen 
the southbound I-405 to meet current design standards for lane, median, 
and shoulder widths at certain sections. Southbound standardization 
would be within the following segments: Between Olympic Blvd. and 
Waterford Street and between Bel Air Crest to the north end of the 
project (just south of Ventura Boulevard). Local interchanges within 
the project limits would be reconstructed and improved notably at 
Wilshire Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, and Skirball Center Drive.
    The anticipated permits include:
     401 Water Quality Certification (from the Regional Water 
Quality Control Board) under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act).
     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 Skirball Cultural Center in Los 
Angeles on August 22, 2007. The Environmental Impact Statement, which 
was approved on February 29, 2008, and other documents are available 
for public and agency review at Caltrans, District 7 office provided 
above.
    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

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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: May 12, 2008.
Shawn E. Oliver,
South Team Leader.
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