[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-18301]


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[Federal Register: July 27, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 

Environmental Impact Statement: Lee County, et al; Alabama

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for a proposed highway 
project in Lee, Macon, and Russel Counties, Alabama.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joe D. Wilkerson, Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 500 Eastern Boulevard, 
Suite 200, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-2018, Telephone (205) 223-7370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Alabama 
Department of Transportation, will prepare an Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve a segment of U.S. Highway 80 
in Lee, Macon, and Russell Counties, Alabama. The proposed project 
begins at Interstate Highway 85 (I-85) and extends to the east for 
approximately 58 kilometers (36 miles). The proposal would serve as the 
primary connecting route between the Phenix City metropolitan area and 
the Interstate highway system. It is anticipated that improvements will 
generally be made along the existing alignment of U.S. 80. The 
improvements to the travel corridor are considered necessary to provide 
for the existing and projected traffic demand. Alternatives under 
consideration include: (1) alternate route locations, (2) improving the 
existing roadway, (3) taking no action, and (4) postponing the action.
    Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will 
be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies and private 
organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known 
to have an interest in this proposal. A public involvement meeting will 
be held when sufficient information is available. Public notice will be 
given of the time and the place of the meeting and hearing. No formal 
scoping meeting is planned at this time.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
action are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments 
and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or 
questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be 
directed to the FHWA at the address provided above.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, 
Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing 
Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on 
Federal programs and activities apply to this program)

    Issued on: July 19, 1994.
Joe D. Wilkerson,
Division Administrator, Montgomery, Alabama.
[FR Doc. 94-18301 Filed 7-26-94; 8:45 am]
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