[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 132 (Monday, July 10, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42419-42420]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17369]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Hardy County, West Virginia

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 it 
is revising the original notice of intent published in the Federal 
Register on September 30, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 190, Pages 51135-
51136). The original notice stated that an environmental impact 
statement would be prepared for a proposed Moorefield transportation 
Improvement Project in Hardy County, West Virginia. After further 
analysis, it has been determined there will be no significant 
environmental impacts and the appropriate NEPA document would be an 
environmental assessment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Henry E. Compton, Division 
Environmental Coordinator, Federal Highway Administration, West 
Virginia Division, Geary Plaza, Suite 200, 700

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Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, Telephone: 
(304) 347-5268

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  In lieu of preparation of an environmental 
impact statement, the FHWA, in cooperation with the West Virginia 
Division of Highways (WVDOH), will prepare an environmental assessment 
for the proposed Moorefield Transportation Improvement Project. The 
project is proposed to relieve traffic congestion associated with 
heavily industrialized areas within and surrounding the downtown area 
of Moorefield. Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no 
action; (2) improve the existing highway system by constructing a four 
lane, limited access highway on new location.
    Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will 
be sent to appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and to 
private organizations and citizens who have expressed or are known to 
have an interest in this proposal. An additional public meeting will be 
held in Moorefield when appropriate. Public notice will be given of the 
time and place of the meeting. An environmental assessment will be 
available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public 
meeting.
    To ensure the full range of issues related to this proposed action 
are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and 
suggestions are invited. Comments or questions concerning this proposed 
action or the modification of environmental document type 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: June 30, 2000.
Henry E. Compton,
Environmental Coordinator, Charleston, West Virginia.
[FR Doc. 00-17369 Filed 7-7-00; 8:45 am]
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