Texas Highway Project Seeks Environmental Input

2026-17904, National Environmental Policy Act Regulations

FHWA, FRA, and FTA (collectively referred to as the "Agencies") are finalizing the interim final rule (IFR) published on July 3, 2025, which revised the Agencies' National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 implementing regulations in light of the removal of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations, the amendments to NEPA included in the section of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FR Act) of 2023, known as the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews (BUILDER) Act of 2023, amendments regarding efficient environmental reviews included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, and the Supreme Court decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition. The Agencies provided a 30-day comment period for the public to review and comment on the IFR. This final rule addresses public comments received and finalizes the IFR with minor technical changes.

2026-18549, Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in California

The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed Interstate 505 Vaca Valley Parkway Corridor Multimodal Improvement Project in Solano County, California. Caltrans in partnership with the City of Vacaville is proposing to provide interchange and local roadway improvements along Interstate 505 at the Vaca Valley Parkway on and off ramps. The Project would replace three intersections with roundabouts and introduce new bicycle and pedestrian connections across the corridor to help improve traffic, pedestrian and bicycle operations.

2026-18548, Route Designations-Vehicle Length, Width, and Weight Limitations

This final rule makes the following changes to the National Network (NN) in Syracuse, New York: the de-designation of the segment of the NN from Interstate 81 (I-81) between the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway bridge and the I-81/I-690 interchange (I-81 Viaduct); and the addition to the NN of the signalized surface urban arterial roadway system (Community Grid) that replaces the I-81 Viaduct and is designated as part of Business Loop 81 (BL 81). The remainder of I-81 between the I-81/I-690 interchange and the I-81/I-481 interchange (Exit 29) will be reclassified as BL 81 and remain on the NN. Interstate 481 (I-481) will be reclassified as I-81 and will remain on the NN. This rule will become effective immediately.

2026-18365, Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Project in Colorado

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final. The actions relate to a proposed highway project, I-270 Corridor Improvements Project from I-25 to I-70 in the City of Commerce City, Adams County and City and County of Denver, Colorado, FHWA Project Number STU 2706-046, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Number 25611.

2026-18155, Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a new information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

2026-17969, Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Transportation Project in Massachusetts

This notice announces action taken by FHWA that are final. The actions relate to the proposed Cape Cod Bridges Project which includes replacement of the Sagamore Bridge carrying U.S. Route 6 and replacement of the Bourne Bridge carrying State Route 28 as it travels across the Cape Cod Canal and their respective approaches in the town of Bourne in Barnstable County Massachusetts. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

Previous: 2026-11161, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Federal Employees' Compensation Act Medical Reports and Compensation Claims

The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on the forms used by federal workers to claim benefits for work-related injuries. They want to make sure these forms are clear, useful, and not too much of a hassle to fill out. Comments are open until July 6, 2026, and this review helps keep the process smooth and fair for everyone involved.

Next: 2026-11163, National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions

The National Park Service is asking for your thoughts on historic places nominated before May 23, 2026, to be officially recognized. If you care about preserving cool old buildings or sites, now’s your chance to speak up by June 22, 2026. This process helps decide which places get special protection, with no cost to the public but big benefits for history lovers everywhere!