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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95897
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is asking for public feedback on their intention to resume a previously approved information collection. This information collection, linked to the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, requires federal agencies to provide annual reports on property acquisition activities. It involves 56 respondents and is set to occur annually, with an estimated 5-hour burden per response. Public comments are welcome until February 3, 2025, particularly on the necessity and efficiency of this data collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) wants to ask people what they think about starting up a rule again where it collects and reports certain information each year. They want to know if this is important and if it works well, and people can share their thoughts until February 3, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2027
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), acting on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has issued a notice about its final actions related to a highway project in Moreno Valley, California. The project involves improving the interchange at State Route 60 and World Logistics Center Parkway to reduce traffic congestion. Any legal claims challenging these actions must be filed by June 10, 2021, or they may be barred. This notice includes various laws and regulations under which the actions were taken, such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Air Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of roads want to make a part of the highway in California better to help with traffic. They have given the green light, and if someone has a problem with this, they have to say something by June 10, 2021, or they can't complain later.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 2932
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a final rule that amends its existing Buy America requirements. This rule terminates the general waiver for manufactured products and applies new requirements to products used in Federal-aid highway projects, aligning with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). These requirements mandate that manufactured products must be assembled in the U.S., and beginning October 2026, at least 55% of their components by cost must also be of U.S. origin. The rule aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and create a more resilient supply chain.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made a new rule that says things used to build roads with their help have to be mostly made in the USA, and by the year 2026, more than half of the parts need to come from the USA too. This is to help make things in the USA and keep jobs here.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13399
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced final actions related to the SR 509/Clear Creek Restoration Project in Pierce County, Washington. These actions, which are now beyond judicial review unless challenged by August 18, 2025, involve repairing fish habitats by removing barriers and restoring natural stream processes. This will benefit aquatic life and improve water quality. The project adheres to various environmental and historical preservation laws and can be further examined through contact with FHWA or online project documentation.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided it's okay to fix a stream in Washington to help fish live better, which they planned carefully to follow the rules and be kind to nature and history. People have until August 18, 2025, to say something if they think it's not okay.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101685
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), working with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), announced the final approval of a highway project to improve the I-15/SR-74 interchange in Riverside County, California. This project aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area. The notice advises that any legal challenges to these decisions must be filed by May 15, 2025, or they will be time-barred. The announcement also outlines the various environmental and compliance laws considered in the decision-making process.

    Simple Explanation

    The highway bosses have decided how to fix some roads in California to make driving easier, and if someone wants to argue about it in court, they need to act fast before mid-May next year.

  • 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:89 FR 101091
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) have announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a project on Interstate 15 in Cedar City, Utah. This project aims to improve the I-15 South Cedar Interchange and surrounding roads to enhance safety, mobility, and active transportation connectivity. UDOT has completed the necessary environmental evaluations and has issued permits and approvals required by federal law for this project. The final agency actions were made available on December 4, 2024, and any legal claims against these actions must be filed by May 12, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to make changes to a road in Utah to make it safer and faster, and they've checked to make sure these changes won't hurt the environment.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8478
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), representing the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has finalized actions regarding the I-10 Blythe Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Riverside County, California. This project involves upgrading and maintaining existing pavement and infrastructure to improve durability and travel reliability. These actions, which are legally binding, will be open for judicial review only if claims are submitted by July 6, 2021. The project complies with multiple federal laws, including environmental, safety, and civil rights regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided how to fix some roads in California, and now those decisions are all done and can't be changed unless someone speaks up by July 6, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16059
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced final actions regarding the M-37 Improvement Project in Michigan. The project includes widening and reconstructing parts of the M-37 highway, adding new traffic signals, and repaving nonmotorized paths. The FHWA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and a Section 4(f) de minimis finding, meaning the environmental impact is minimal. Claims for judicial review of these actions must be filed by September 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to make some changes to a highway in Michigan, which they believe will not hurt the environment much. If anyone wants to complain about this decision in court, they have to do it by September 15, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96268
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), representing the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has issued a notice related to a highway project on State Route-47, specifically the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles County. This project involves replacing the bridge deck, guardrail barriers, and seismic sensors to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the bridge. Public claims challenging these actions must be filed by May 5, 2025, unless a shorter legal period applies. The Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact, completed on September 27, 2024, is available to the public, detailing the approvals and legal compliance involved in the project.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is planning to fix an important bridge in Los Angeles by making it safer and stronger, and people who want to complain about this need to hurry and do it by May 5, 2025.