[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 3, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 34924] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-16903] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Howell, MI AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for the proposed construction of the East Howell Area I-96 Interchange in Genoa Township, Livingston County, Michigan. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Kirschensteiner, Programs and Environmental Engineer, Federal Highway Administration, 315 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, Telephone (517) 377-1880 or Mr. Ron Kinney, Manager, Environmental Section, Bureau of Transportation Planning, Michigan Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone (517) 335-2621. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), and the Livingston County Road Commission (LCRC), is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed construction of a new Interchange along I-96 between Chilson Road and Dorr Road in Livingston County. The proposed project would require a new interchange which is needed to improve access to the East Howell Area. Traffic operations at the Lake Chemung/I-96 Interchange, which is a partial interchange, are not able to accommodate current and future traffic volumes. A Major Investment Study is underway to narrow the range of alternative investment strategies. The alternatives under consideration include (1) No Build, (2) the construction of a new I-96 Interchange at a new location, and (3) the reconstruction of the Lake Chemung/I-96 Interchange. Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments have been sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and had a Scoping Document attached. Letters requesting comments have also been sent to organizations and citizens who have previously expressed, or are known to have interest in this proposal. Two public information meetings were held to date under the Major Investment Study on April 17, 1996 and June 19, 1996, to provide the public an opportunity to discuss the proposed action. A public hearing will also be held on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the hearing. The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. A Scoping Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 1996, and will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston County Road Commission Building, 3535 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell, Michigan. 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 Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program.) Issued on: June 24, 1996. James J. Steele, Division Administrator, Lansing, Michigan. [FR Doc. 96-16903 Filed 7-2-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-M