Notice 9 Sep 2025 infrastructure, business development, regulatory, federal transit administration, minnesota, transportation

🚆Claims Limitation on METRO Blue Line Light Rail Project Announced

This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the METRO Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project in the Cities of Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal, and Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The purpose of this notice is to publicly announce FTA's environmental decisions on the subject project and to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions.

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Notice 9 Sep 2025 u.s. businesses, coastwise trade, regulatory, maritime, transportation, vessel construction

🚢Comments Requested on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Proposed Rule 9 Sep 2025 coast guard, north myrtle beach, infrastructure, bridges, regulation, drawbridge, transportation, traffic congestion

🌉Proposed Regulation for Little River Bridge Operation Changes

The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating schedule that governs the Little River Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Upper Little River), mile 347.3, at North Myrtle Beach, SC. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requested the Coast Guard consider placing the swing bridge on weekday scheduled openings at designated times to assist with vehicle congestion. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 highway project, regulatory approval, transportation, business development, infrastructure, nebraska

🚧Final Agency Actions on Nebraska Highway Project Impacting Business

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Transportation, that are final. The action(s) relate to the Norfolk--Wisner Project, located in Stanton County and Cuming County, Nebraska. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project will expand the existing two-lane highway to a four-lane expressway. The project begins east of Norfolk, approximately 0.30 miles east of the intersection of US-275 and Nebraska Highway 57 (N-57) at approximately mile marker (MM) 86. It extends east and south to approximately 17th Street in Wisner near MM 102, where it ties into the existing US-275 four-lane roadway. The FHWA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 environmental policy, construction, highway, transportation, infrastructure, federal, nebraska

🚧Federal Notice on Nebraska Transportation Project Final Actions

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Transportation, that are final. The action(s) relate to the Minatare US-385 Project, located in Scotts Bluff County and Morrill County, Nebraska. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project will expand the existing two-lane highway to a four-lane expressway. The project starts on US-26 just west of Minatare's Main Street and extends east to the junction of US-26 and L-62A. The project continues east on L-62A to the junction with US-385. The FHWA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 regulation, permits, transportation, compliance, hazardous materials

📦Applications for Modification to Hazardous Materials Special Permits

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 fhwa, economic development, transportation, regulation, infrastructure, nebraska

🚧Notice of Final Federal Actions on Nebraska Transportation Project

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Transportation, that are final. The action(s) relate to the Central City Viaduct Project, located in the Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project will construct a portion of N-14 on a new alignment from US-30 halfway between 14th Avenue and 13th Avenue, proceeding north crossing over the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and then proceeding west to connect back to existing N-14 at 10th Street. A 580-foot-long viaduct will be constructed over the UPRR. The two existing at-grade UPRR crossings at N-14/17th Avenue and 13th Street will be closed. The FHWA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 fhwa, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, regulatory compliance, nebraska

🚧Notice of Final FHWA Actions on Nebraska Transportation Project

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, on behalf of the Lincoln/Lancaster County Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD), that are final. The action(s) relate to the North 33rd and Cornhusker Project (also known as the 33rd/Cornhusker Viaduct, Lincoln Project), located in the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project closes the at-grade railroad crossings at N. 33rd Street and Adams Street by improving the roadway network in this area and constructing a grade separation across the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway tracks at approximately N. 31st Street, south of Cornhusker Highway. The existing at-grade crossing at N. 44th Street will remain open to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic and will be improved. Cornhusker Highway will be expanded to six lanes with turn lanes from Deadmans Run to 35th Street. The FHWA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 special permits, business permits, transportation, regulation, compliance, hazardous materials

🚛New Applications for Special Permits in Hazardous Materials Transport

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.

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Notice 5 Sep 2025 dot, business permits, transportation, regulation, compliance, hazardous materials

🚛Notice of Actions on Special Permits for Hazardous Materials

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.

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