[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 170 (Friday, August 31, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 46061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22029]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Greene, Christian and Lawrence 
Counties, Missouri

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared for improvements 
to the U.S. 60 highway corridor in Greene, Christian, and Lawrence 
Counties, Missouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Peggy Casey, Environmental 
Projects Engineer, FHWA Division Office, 209 Adams Street, Jefferson 
City, MO 65101; Telephone: (573) 638-2601 or Mr. Henry Hungerbeeler, 
Director, Missouri Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 270, 
Jefferson City, Missouri, 65102; Telephone (573) 721-2551.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri 
Department of Transportation (MoDOT), will prepare an EIS on a proposed 
project to improve the transportation system in Greene, Christian and 
Lawrence Counties, Missouri.
    This proposal is being considered to address existing and future 
transportation demand on U.S. 60, to address safety issues along 
existing U.S. 60, and to preserve land for future transportation 
improvements. Alternatives under consideration include: (1) no build; 
(2) improving the existing facility; (3) mass transit; (4) 
Transportation System Management; and (5) off-alignment build 
alternatives. The proposed project will likely include transportation 
improvements or transportation corridor preservation on an approximate 
20-mile portion of U.S. 60 between the James River Freeway in Greene 
County, Missouri and a point along U.S. 60 just southwest of 
Marionville in Lawrence County, Missouri.
    A project advisory committee comprised of federal and state 
agencies, local officials, and those with environmental and other 
community interests will be established to provide input during 
development and refinement of alternatives and corridor reservation 
activities. A series of public meetings and other public involvement 
activities will be held to engage the regional community in the 
decision making process. In addition, a public hearing will be held to 
present the findings of the draft EIS. The draft EIS will be available 
for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. 
Agencies having an interest in or jurisdiction regarding the proposed 
action will be contacted through interagency coordination meetings and 
mailings. Those who have previously expressed, or are known to have 
interest in the proposal will receive ample opportunity to comment and 
provide input.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
action are addressed and all substantive issues are 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 or MoDOT at the addresses 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: August 22, 2001.
Peggy J. Casey.
Environmental Projects Engineer, Jefferson City.
[FR Doc. 01-22029 Filed 8-30-01; 8:45 am]
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