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anchorage within the vicinity of the of the exposed underwater pipeline Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118(c)(1) and 49
exposed underwater pipeline. segment. CFR 1.53.
A letter to KWPC of November 29, Issued in Washington, DC on February 6,
Special Permit Grant
2005, signed by the Chief, Prevention 2008.
Division, Seventh Coast Guard District, PHMSA grants a special permit of Jeffrey D. Wiese,
USCG states: compliance from 49 CFR 195.413(c)(2) Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
‘‘The pipeline is submerged in a shallow and 95.413(c)(3) to KWPC for 200 feet of [FR Doc. E8–2533 Filed 2–11–08; 8:45 am]
area that is transited solely by recreational the KWPC pipeline from station 0+00 to BILLING CODE 4910–60–P
vessels and surrounding waters restrict the station 2+00 as shown in Figure 4 of the
size of vessels that can transit the Fleming KWPC special permit request dated
Key Cut. Due to the surrounding water January 10, 2006. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
depths, vessels would run aground before
contacting the pipeline. Furthermore, Special Permit Conditions Surface Transportation Board
covering the pipeline with the appropriate PHMSA grants this special permit
amount of fill would reduce water depth [STB Finance Docket No. 35095]
with the following conditions:
further. Based on the above factors, I have
determined the exposed section of pipeline (1) KWPC will place signs on the The Alaska Railroad Corporation—
does not pose danger to navigation that shoreline of Key West and Fleming Key, Petition for Exemption To Construct
requires USCG action under existing immediately adjacent to the exposed and Operate a Rail Line Extension to
statutory authorities.’’ underwater pipeline segment with the Port MacKenzie, AK
following information:
Special Permit Findings WARNING Restricted Area Transit AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
Only No Stopping or Anchoring Within ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an
PHMSA finds that granting this Environmental Impact Statement;
special permit is not inconsistent with 100 Yards of Shore Underwater Utility
33 CFR 334.610 Notice of Availability of the Draft Scope
pipeline safety and will provide a level of Study for the Environmental Impact
of safety equal to or greater than reburial (2) KWPC will place a similar sign on
the west side of the road bridge linking Statement; Notice of Scoping Meetings;
of the exposed underwater pipeline and Request for Comments on Draft
segment. We do so because the special Key West to Fleming Key.
Scope.
permit analysis shows the following: (3) In addition to the 5-year
(1) The alternate pipeline marking inspections performed under KWPC’s SUMMARY: The Alaska Railroad
method proposed by KWPC, and agreed procedures for inspections of Corporation (ARRC) plans to file a
to by the USCG, will provide for three underwater segments in the Gulf of petition with the Surface Transportation
pipeline markers in lieu of one pipeline Mexico in waters less than 15 feet deep, Board (Board) pursuant to 49 U.S.C.
marker and will provide adequate KWPC will inspect the exposed 10502 for authority to construct and
warning to passing boats in Fleming underwater pipeline segment on an operate approximately 30 to 45 miles of
Channel. annual basis to confirm that there has new rail line connecting the Matanuska-
(2) The alternate pipeline marking been no material change in the Susitna Borough’s Port MacKenzie (or
method proposed by KWPC, and agreed condition of the exposed underwater Port) in south-central Alaska to a point
to by the USCG, will avoid the pipeline segment. on the ARRC main line between Wasilla
navigational hazard that would be (4) KWPC will notify the Director, and north of Willow, Alaska. The
created by placing a single marker above PHMSA Southern Region within 30 proposed Port MacKenzie Rail
the center of the exposed underwater days, in writing, of any Extension (or Project) would provide
pipeline segment. a. material change in condition of the freight services between the Port and
(3) The underwater exposed pipeline exposed underwater pipeline segment Interior Alaska and would support the
segment is in a shallow channel where found during any annual or 5-year Port’s continuing development as an
it is unlikely to be struck by a inspection; intermodal and bulk material resources
commercial fishing vessel or gear from b. any reportable or non-reportable export and import facility. The Port is
a commercial fishing vessel. leaks or incidents on the KWPC owned by the Matanuska-Susitna
(4) The underwater exposed pipeline pipeline, which impact the exposed Borough (MSB) and MSB is a co-sponsor
segment is in a shallow channel underwater pipeline segment; and of the Project. Because the construction
restricted area where the U.S. Navy c. mergers, acquisitions, transfer of and operation of this Project has the
enforces a prohibition against assets or other events affecting the potential to result in significant
anchoring. regulatory responsibility of the company environmental impacts, the Board’s
(5) The USCG states the surrounding operating the KWPC pipeline. Section of Environmental Analysis
water depths would cause vessels to run (SEA) has determined that the
Special Permit Limitations preparation of an Environmental Impact
aground before contacting the
underwater exposed pipeline segment. PHMSA has the sole authority to Statement (EIS) is appropriate pursuant
(6) PHMSA is granting this special make all determinations on whether to the National Environmental Policy
permit subject to conditions and KWPC has complied with the specified Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended (42
limitations to ensure KWPC employs an conditions. Should KWPC fail to U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). The purpose of this
alternate marking method to provide a comply with any conditions of this Notice of Intent is to notify individuals
level of safety equal to or greater than special permit, or should PHMSA and agencies interested in or affected by
a marker placed above the center of the determine this special permit is no the proposed Project of the decision to
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exposed underwater pipeline segment. longer appropriate or that this special prepare an EIS. SEA will hold public
(7) PHMSA is granting this special permit is inconsistent with pipeline scoping meetings as part of the NEPA
permit subject to conditions and safety, PHMSA may revoke this special process associated with the
limitations to ensure KWPC employs permit and require KWPC to comply development of the EIS. Additionally, as
alternative actions to provide a level of with the regulatory requirements of 49 part of the scoping process, SEA has
safety equal to or greater than reburial CFR 195.413(c)(2) and 195.413(c)(3). developed a draft Scope of Study for the

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EIS for review and comment. Public developed, and has made available in (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339. The Web site
meeting dates and locations, along with this notice, a draft Scope of Study for for the Board is http://www.stb.dot.gov.
the draft Scope of Study, are provided the EIS. Concurrently, scoping meetings Project specific information on the
herein. will be held to provide further Board’s Web site may be found by
Dates and Locations: The public opportunities for public involvement placing your cursor on the
scoping meetings will be held at the and input during the scoping process. In ‘‘Environmental Matters’’ button, then
following locations: addition to the Scope of Study, clicking on the ‘‘Key Cases’’ button in
• March 3, 2008, 5–8 p.m. at Knik interested parties are also encouraged to the drop down menu.
Elementary School, 6350 West comment on potential routes for the
Hollywood, Wasilla, AK. Draft Scope of Study for the EIS
proposed Project. SEA is currently
• March 4, 2008, 5–8 p.m. at Big Lake considering eight alternative routes that Purpose and Need
Elementary School, 3808 South Big Lake have been identified by MSB and ARRC.
Road, Big Lake, AK. The purpose of the Project is to
At the conclusion of the scoping and establish a rail link between the Port
• March 5, 2008, 5–8 p.m. at Willow comment period, SEA will issue a final
Area Community Center, Mile 70 Parks and the ARRC rail system, providing
Scope of Study for the EIS. Port customers and shippers with rail
Highway, Willow, AK. After issuing the final Scope of Study,
• March 6, 2008, 5–8 p.m. at Houston transportation between the Port and
SEA will prepare a Draft EIS for the Interior Alaska. The Port is a deepwater
Middle School, 12801 W. Hawk Lane, Project. The Draft EIS will address the
Houston, AK. facility on the north side of Knik Arm
environmental issues and concerns in upper Cook Inlet, located in south-
• March 10, 2008, 5–8 p.m., at identified during the scoping process. It
Wasilla Multi-Use Sports Complex, central Alaska. Presently, the only
will also contain SEA’s preliminary surface mode of freight transport
1001 S. Mack Drive, Wasilla, AK. recommendations for environmental
• March 11, 2008, 5–8 p.m. at available to the Port is trucking. The
mitigation measures. The Draft EIS will construction of a rail line would satisfy
Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 East
be made available upon its completion the need for an additional mode of
19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK.
The scoping meetings will be held in for review and comment by the public, transportation for the movement of bulk
an informal workshop format during government agencies, and other materials, intermodal containers, and
which interested persons may ask interested parties. SEA will prepare a other freight to and from the Port.
questions about the proposed Project Final EIS that considers comments on
the Draft EIS. In reaching its decision in Proposed Action and Alternatives
and the Board’s environmental review
process, and advise SEA staff about this case, the Board will take into The proposed rail line would extend
potential environmental effects of the account the Draft EIS, the Final EIS, and approximately 30 to 45 miles,
Project. No formal presentations will be all environmental comments that are depending on the route selected, from
made by agency representatives. SEA received. the Port to ARRC’s existing main line
staff will be available to answer SEA has recently invited several between Wasilla and north of Willow.
questions and receive comments agencies to participate in this EIS Other major elements of the proposed
individually. process as cooperating agencies on the Project would include a 200-foot-wide
The meeting locations comply with basis of their special expertise or right-of-way; crossings of local roads,
the Americans with Disabilities Act of jurisdiction by law. These agencies streams, trails, and utility corridors;
1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). Persons include: U.S. Army Corps of sidings; and ancillary facilities. The
that need special accommodations Engineers—Alaska District; Alaska anticipated train traffic would be two
should telephone SEA’s toll-free Department of Natural Resources; and trains daily on average, with one train
number for the Project at 1–888–257– U.S. Department of Transportation, per day traveling in each direction. The
7560. Federal Railroad Administration. EIS will analyze the potential impacts of
Interested parties are invited to Filing Environmental Comments: alternative routes and a no-action
submit written comments on the draft Comments submitted by mail should be alternative.
Scope of Study, alternative routes for addressed to: David Navecky, Surface The reasonable and feasible
the proposed rail line, and other Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., alternatives that will be evaluated in the
environmental issues and concerns by Washington, DC 20423–0001, Attention: EIS are: (1) Construction and operation
March 21, 2008, to assure full Environmental Filing, STB Finance of the proposed rail line along several
consideration during the scoping Docket No. 35095. alternative alignments, (2) other route
process. SEA will issue a final Scope of Comments may also be filed alternatives that might be identified
Study after the close of the scoping electronically on the Board’s Web site, during the scoping process, and (3) the
comment period. http://www.stb.dot.gov, by clicking on no-action alternative.
Summary of the Board’s the ‘‘E-FILING’’ link.
Please refer to STB Finance Docket Environmental Impact Analysis
Environmental Review Process: The
NEPA process is intended to assist the No. 35095 in all correspondence, Proposed New Construction
Board and the public in identifying and including e-filings, addressed to the Analysis in the EIS will address the
assessing the potential environmental Board. proposed activities associated with the
consequences of a proposed action Comments are due by March 21, 2008. construction and operation of new rail
before a decision on the proposed action FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: facilities and their potential
is made. SEA is responsible for ensuring David Navecky, Section of environmental impacts, as appropriate.
that the Board complies with NEPA and Environmental Analysis, Surface
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related environmental statutes. The first Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW., Impact Categories
stage of the EIS process is scoping. Washington, DC 20423, or call SEA’s The EIS will analyze potential direct
Scoping is an open process for toll-free number for the Project at 1– and indirect impacts for each alternative
determining the scope of environmental 888–257–7560. Assistance for the of the proposed construction and
issues to be addressed in the EIS. As hearing impaired is available through operation of new rail facilities on the
part of the scoping process, SEA has the Federal Information Relay Service human and natural environment, or in

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the case of the no-action, of the lack of b. Propose mitigative measures to b. Evaluate potential measures
these activities. Impact areas addressed minimize or eliminate potential Project employed to avoid or construct through
will include the categories of land use, impacts on recreational opportunities, unique or problematic geologic
recreation, biological resources, water as appropriate. formations or soils.
resources including wetlands and other c. Propose mitigative measures to
4. Biological Resources
waters of the U.S., navigation, geology minimize or eliminate potential Project
and soils, air quality, noise, energy The EIS will: impacts to geology and soils, as
resources, socioeconomics as they relate a. Evaluate the existing biological appropriate.
to physical changes in the environment, resources within the Project area,
including vegetative communities, 8. Air Quality
safety, grade crossing delay, cultural
and historic resources, and wildlife, anadromous and other The EIS will:
environmental justice. Other categories fisheries, wetlands, and Federal and a. Evaluate rail operation air
of impacts may also be included as a state threatened or endangered species emissions, if the alternative would affect
result of comments received during the and the potential impacts to these a Class I or non-attainment or
scoping process or the draft EIS. The EIS resources resulting from each maintenance area as designated under
will include a discussion of each of alternative. the Clean Air Act.
b. Describe any wildlife sanctuaries, b. Describe the potential air quality
these categories as they currently exist
refuges, national or state parks, forests, impact resulting from new rail line
in the Project area and will address the
or grasslands and evaluate the potential construction activities.
potential direct and indirect impacts of
impacts to these resources resulting c. Propose mitigative measures to
each alternative on each category as
from each alternative. minimize or eliminate potential Project
described below: c. Propose mitigative measures to impacts to air quality, as appropriate.
1. Safety avoid, minimize, or compensate for
potential impacts to biological 9. Noise
The EIS will:
a. Describe existing road/rail grade resources, as appropriate. The EIS will:
crossing safety and analyze the potential 5. Water Resources a. Describe the potential noise
for an increase in accidents related to impacts during new rail line
The EIS will:
the new rail operations, as appropriate. a. Describe the existing surface water construction.
b. Describe existing rail operations b. Describe the potential noise
and groundwater resources within the
and analyze the potential for increased Project area, including lakes, rivers, impacts of new rail line operation.
probability of train accidents, as c. Propose mitigative measures to
streams, stock ponds, wetlands, and
appropriate. minimize or eliminate potential Project
floodplains and analyze the potential
c. Evaluate the potential for impacts to sensitive noise receptors, as
impacts on these resources resulting
disruption and delays to the movement appropriate.
from each alternative.
of emergency vehicles. b. Describe the permitting 10. Energy Resources
d. Propose mitigative measures to requirements for the various alternatives
minimize or eliminate potential Project The EIS will:
with regard to wetlands, stream and
impacts to safety, as appropriate. a. Describe and evaluate the potential
river crossings, water quality,
impact of the new rail line on the
2. Land Use floodplains, and erosion control.
c. Propose mitigative measures to distribution of energy resources in the
The EIS will: avoid, minimize or compensate for Project area for each alternative,
a. Evaluate potential impacts of each potential Project impacts to water including petroleum and gas pipelines
alternative on existing land use patterns resources, as appropriate. and overhead electric transmission
within the Project area and identify lines.
those land uses that would be 6. Navigation b. Propose mitigative measures to
potentially impacted by new rail line The EIS will: minimize or eliminate potential Project
construction. a. Identify existing navigable impacts to energy resources, as
b. Analyze the potential impacts waterways within the Project area and appropriate.
associated with each alternative to land analyze the potential impacts on 11. Socioeconomics
uses identified within the Project area. navigability resulting from each
Such potential impacts may include alternative. The EIS will:
incompatibility with existing land use b. Describe the permitting a. Analyze the effects of a potential
and conversion of land to railroad use. requirements for the various alternatives influx of construction workers and the
c. Determine if the proposed rail line with regards to navigation. potential increase in demand for local
is consistent with Alaska’s coastal c. Propose mitigative measures to services interrelated with natural or
management program. minimize or eliminate potential impacts physical environmental effects.
d. Propose mitigative measures to to navigation, as appropriate. b. Propose mitigative measures to
minimize or eliminate potential impacts minimize or eliminate potential Project
to land use, as appropriate. 7. Geology and Soils adverse impacts to social and economic
The EIS will: resources, as appropriate.
3. Recreation a. Describe the geology, soils and
The EIS will: seismic conditions found within the 12. Transportation Systems
a. Evaluate existing conditions and Project area, including unique or The EIS will:
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the potential impacts of the alternatives, problematic geologic formations or soils, a. Evaluate the potential impacts of
including the various new rail line prime farmland, and hydric soils, and each alternative, including new rail line
construction alignments and their analyze the potential impacts on these construction and operation, on the
operation, on recreational trails and resources resulting from the various existing transportation network in the
other opportunities provided in the alternatives for construction and Project area, including vehicular delays
Project area. operation of a new rail line. at grade crossings.

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b. Propose mitigative measures to Notice and request for


ACTION: Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act of
minimize or eliminate potential Project comments. 2001, Public Law 107–56, included
impacts to transportation systems, as certain amendments to the anti-money
appropriate. SUMMARY: In order to comply with the laundering provisions of Title II of the
requirements of the Paperwork BSA, 31 U.S.C. 5311 et seq., which are
13. Cultural and Historic Resources Reduction Act of 1995, FinCEN intends intended to aid in the prevention,
The EIS will: to submit the information collection detection and prosecution of
a. Analyze the potential impacts to addressed in this notice for a three-year international money laundering and
historic structures or districts extension of approval by the Office of terrorist financing. Regulations
previously recorded and determined Management and Budget (OMB). OMB implementing Title II of the BSA appear
potentially eligible, eligible, or listed on Control Number 1506–0043 currently at 31 CFR part 103. The authority of the
the National Register of Historic Places covers the information collection Secretary of the Treasury to administer
within or immediately adjacent to the addressed in this notice. Prior to Title II of the BSA has been delegated
right-of-way for the proposed rail submission of the extension request, to the Director of FinCEN. The
alignments. FinCEN is soliciting comment on those information collected and retained
b. Evaluate the potential impacts of information collections in 31 CFR under the regulation addressed in this
each alternative to archaeological sites 103.177, Prohibition on correspondent notice assist federal, state, and local law
previously recorded and either listed as accounts for foreign shell banks; records enforcement as well as regulatory
unevaluated or determined potentially concerning owners of foreign banks and authorities in the identification,
eligible, eligible, or listed on the agents for service of legal process. investigation and prosecution of money
National Register of Historic Places DATES: Written comments should be laundering and other matters. In
within the right-of-way for the received on or before April 14, 2008. accordance with the requirements of the
alternative rail alignments and the no- ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44
action alternative. identified by 1506–0043, by any of the U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), and its
c. Propose mitigative measures to following methods: implementing regulations, the following
minimize or eliminate potential Project • Federal e-rulemaking portal: http:// information is presented concerning the
impacts to cultural and historic www.regulations.gov. Follow the information collection below.
resources, as appropriate. instructions for submitting comments. Title: Correspondent Accounts for
14. Environmental Justice • E-mail: regcomments@fincen.gov. Foreign Shell Banks; Recordkeeping and
Include OMB Control Number 1506– Termination of Correspondent Accounts
The EIS will: 0043 in the subject line of the message. for Foreign Banks (31 CFR 103.177).
a. Evaluate the potential impacts of • Mail: Department of the Treasury, OMB Number: 1506–0043.1
each alternative, including construction Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Abstract: Covered financial
and operation of the rail lines, on local P.O. Box 39, Vienna, VA 22183. Include institutions are prohibited from
and regional minority populations and OMB Control Number 1506–0043 in the maintaining correspondent accounts for
low-income populations. body of the text. foreign shell banks (31 CFR
b. Propose mitigative measures to Instructions: It is preferable for 103.177(a)(1)). Covered financial
minimize or eliminate potential Project comments to be submitted by electronic institutions that maintain correspondent
impacts on environmental justice issues, mail. Please submit comments by one accounts for foreign banks must
as appropriate. method only. All submissions received maintain records of owner(s) of the
must include the agency name and the foreign bank and the names and address
15. Cumulative Impacts
Office of Management and Budget of a person residing in the United States
The EIS will address the impact on (OMB) control number for this who is authorized to accept service of
the environment which results from the rulemaking. All comments received will legal process for the foreign bank (31
incremental impact of the action when be posted without change to http:// CFR 103.177(a)(2)). Covered financial
added to other past, present, and www.fincen.gov, including any personal institutions may satisfy these
reasonably foreseeable future actions information provided. requirements by using the sample
regardless of what agency (Federal or Inspection of comments: Comments certification and re-certification forms
non-federal) or person undertakes such may be inspected, between 10 a.m. and contained in Appendices A and B of 31
actions. 4 p.m., in the FinCEN reading room in CFR 103. Records of documents relied
By the Board, Victoria Rutson, Chief, Vienna, VA. Persons wishing to inspect upon by a financial institution for
Section of Environmental Analysis. the comments submitted must request purposes of 31 CFR 103.177 must be
Anne K. Quinlan, an appointment with the Disclosure maintained for at least five years after
Acting Secretary. Officer by telephoning (703) 905–5034 the date that the financial institution no
[FR Doc. E8–2562 Filed 2–11–08; 8:45 am] (Not a toll free call). longer maintains a correspondent
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The account for such foreign bank (31 CFR
BILLING CODE 4915–01–P
FinCEN Regulatory helpline at (800) 103.177(e)).
949–2732 and select Option 6. Current Action: There is no change to
the existing regulations.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bank
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Type of Review: Extension of a
Secrecy Act (‘‘BSA’’), Titles I and II of currently approved collection.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Public Law 91–508, as amended, Affected Public: Businesses or for-
Network; Agency Information codified at 12 U.S.C. 1829(b), 12 U.S.C. profit institutions, and non-profit
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Collection Activities; Renewal Without 1951–1959, and 31 U.S.C. et seq., institutions.


Change of a Current Collection; authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, Burden: The estimated average annual
Comment Request inter alia, to issue regulations requiring reporting burden associated with
records and reports that are determined
AGENCY:Financial Crimes Enforcement to have a high degree of usefulness in 1 This collection was formerly assigned OMB

Network (‘‘FinCEN’’), Treasury. criminal, tax and regulatory matters. Control number 1505–0184.

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