Rules and Regulations. Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement

Agency: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT
Action: Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement
Citation: FR Doc. 2011-27692

Summary

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the 6th Street Viaduct Seismic Improvement Project in Los Angeles County, California.

Dates

The comment period for the 6th Street Viaduct Seismic Improvement Project will end 30 days after publication of the NOA in the Federal Register .

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 as the delegated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) agency has prepared a Final EIS on a proposal for 6th Street Viaduct Seismic Improvement project in Los Angeles County, California. The City of Los Angeles (City) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) propose to undertake the seismic improvement of the 6th Street Viaduct over the Los Angeles River (Bridge No. 53C-1880) and the 6th Street Overcrossing, which spans the US 101 Hollywood Freeway (Bridge No. 53-0595). These two bridges comprise a single structure—the 6th Street Viaduct. The project limits would extend along 6th Street from west of southbound (SB) Interstate 5 (I-5) on the east side of the Los Angeles River to Mill Street on the west side of the river. The project alternatives consist of two Build Alternatives (Alternative 2, Viaduct Retrofit; Alternative 3, Viaduct Replacement) and one No Action Alternative (Alternative 1). Alternative 3, Viaduct Replacement, has been selected as the Preferred Alternative. Under the replacement alternative, the proposed project would correct geometric design and structural detailing deficiencies of the existing viaduct by constructing the replacement to current standards set forth by American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials (AASHTO) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT). (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.) Issued on: October 18, 2011. Jacob Waclaw, Senior Transportation Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, Los Angeles, California. [FR Doc. 2011-27692 Filed 10-27-11; 8:45 am]