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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102244
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have taken final actions on several highway projects in Texas. These actions, which include the necessary environmental reviews and approvals, concern projects such as the expansion and reconstruction of highways and roads in different counties, like US 287, RM 2871, and IH 20. The notice advises that legal claims against these actions must be filed by specified deadlines, such as May 16, 2025, or possibly sooner depending on federal laws. Detailed documents about these projects are available for public examination at various TxDOT district offices.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government and Texas road builders have decided it's okay to make some new roads better and bigger in Texas, but if someone wants to complain about it, they have to do it soon. They checked to make sure these changes follow the rules, and if anyone wants to see the plans, they can visit where the planners work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2062
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the completion of actions related to a highway project in Wisconsin involving the reconstruction of Interstate 39/90/94. The project, developed in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), includes adding lanes and making improvements to existing structures to enhance traffic safety and infrastructure resilience. A Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision have been issued, and any legal challenges must be made by June 9, 2025. The project also focuses on minimizing flood risks and updating interchanges to modern design standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to fix and add new lanes to a big highway in Wisconsin to make it safer and stronger, and they've finished all the necessary paperwork to start the project. People have until June 9, 2025, to ask questions or go to court about it if they want to.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6410
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), representing California's Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has announced final actions regarding the I-10 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Riverside County, California. These actions include granting necessary licenses, permits, and approvals for the project, which involves various upgrades such as pavement rehabilitation, shoulder improvements, bridge widening, and the installation of desert tortoise fences and electric vehicle charging stations. The public is informed that any claims seeking judicial review must be filed by June 21, 2021. The project complies with several federal environmental and historical preservation laws.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of roads have decided it's okay to fix a highway in California by making it smoother and safer. If anyone wants to say they don't agree, they need to do it by June 21, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8828
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have finalized actions for the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) in Harris County, Texas. This includes granting licenses and permits for construction on I-45 and other highways in downtown Houston to improve traffic flow, mobility, and safety. The public has 150 days from the notice publication date to file any legal challenges against these actions. The project also aims to improve emergency evacuation routes, expand transit options, and enhance pedestrian and bicycle pathways.

    Simple Explanation

    The Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have decided to improve some roads in Houston to make driving safer and easier. People have 150 days to say if they don't agree with this plan and want to challenge it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7765
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to noise barriers along highways, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites feedback on the necessity and accuracy of the information collection and suggests ways to make the process more efficient. Comments can be submitted by March 3, 2021, through different channels, including an online portal, fax, mail, or in person. The goal is to update and manage data on noise barriers to help state highway agencies and other stakeholders.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Highway Administration wants people's ideas about checking and collecting information on walls that block noise from highways to make sure they are doing it right and not wasting time or money. People have until March 3, 2021, to share their thoughts in different ways like online or by mail.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15507
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has withdrawn a notice regarding agency information collection activities that was initially published on December 31, 2024, in the Federal Register. The notice informed the public about a request for comments on a proposed new information collection. The withdrawal was officially issued on April 8, 2025. For any questions or more information, the contact person is Jazmyne Lewis at the Department of Transportation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) decided not to ask people for their opinions on a new project after saying they would just a few months earlier. They didn't say why they changed their mind.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15506
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, has requested the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to state right-of-way acquisition data. This process follows the guidelines of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested parties are invited to provide public comments by May 12, 2025. The collection aims to gather annual reports from 56 respondents, including state transportation departments and territories, estimating a total annual burden of about 280 hours.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Highway Administration wants to start collecting some information from states again, and they are asking people to tell them what they think about it by May 12, 2025. This is like when you ask your friends if it's okay to use their toys before you play with them.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11139
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration has delayed the effective date of a rule regarding the Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products. Originally set to begin on January 14, 2025, the rule's start has been pushed to March 20, 2025. This delay allows time for further review in line with a presidential memorandum that led to a regulatory freeze. The decision was made without seeking public comments because of the urgency and necessity of more review time.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Highway Administration is putting off starting a new rule about how things bought in America need to be made here. They want more time to rethink the rule, so instead of starting in January, it's now going to start in March 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4173
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, is planning to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the State Route 67 operational improvements project in San Diego County, California. The proposed project aims to enhance mobility and safety along SR 67 by addressing deficiencies in multi-modal transportation, including options for buses, bicycles, and pedestrians, as well as improving emergency and recreational access. Public comments are invited during a 30-day scoping period from January 14, 2021, to February 15, 2021, with a virtual meeting scheduled for January 27, 2021. The project includes several improvement alternatives, such as additional lanes and improved pedestrian paths, as well as a "No Build" option.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of roads are thinking about making a busy highway in California better so that it's easier and safer for cars, buses, bikes, and people walking. They want to hear what everyone thinks about their ideas, so they're having a special time for people to say what they like or don't like.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8827
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a request for comments on a new information collection related to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. This collection aims to improve oversight and effectiveness by gathering data from State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to enhance minority and women's participation in highway construction jobs. The proposed information, which state DOTs already collect, will help evaluate program success on a national level. Public comments are invited on aspects like necessity, accuracy, and methods to lessen the burden of this data collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to gather information from states about their programs that help people learn skills for road work jobs, especially for women and minorities. They are asking people to say if they think this will help, if it's the right way to do it, and if there's an easier way to get the information.

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