[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 105 (Friday, May 31, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 38179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-12776]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Summit County, Colorado

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969, the FHWA, in cooperation with the Colorado Department of 
Transportation (CDOT), have prepared a Draft Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) for proposed transportation improvements to State 
Highway 9, Frisco to Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado. The Draft 
EIS identifies the Four Build Alternatives and No-Action Alternative 
and their associated environmental impacts. Interested citizens are 
invited to review the Draft EIS and submit comments. Copies of the 
Draft EIS may be obtained by telephoning or writing the contact person 
listed below under Addresses. Public reading copies of the Draft EIS 
are available at the locations listed under Supplementary Information.

DATES: A 45-calendar-day public review period will begin on May 31, 
2002, and conclude on July 15, 2002. Written comments on the 
alternatives and impacts to be considered must be received by CDOT by 
July 15, 2002. A public hearing to receive oral comments on the Draft 
EIS will be held at the Summit High School on June 19, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft EIS should be addressed to 
Lisa Kassels, Project Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation, 
Region 1, 18500 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011. Requests for a 
copy of the Draft EIS may be addressed to Lisa Kassels at the address 
above. Please see Supplementary Information section for a listing of 
available documents and formats in which they may be obtained. Copies 
of the Draft EIS are also available for public inspection and review. 
See Supplementary Information section for locations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request copies of the Draft EIS or 
for additional information, contact: Mr. Scott Sands, FHWA, Colorado 
Division, 555 Zang Street, Room 250, Lakewood, CO, 80228, Telephone: 
(303) 969-6730 extension 362; or Lisa Kassels, Colorado Department of 
Transportation, Region 1, 18500 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011, 
Telephone: (303) 757-9156.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Hearing Date and Location

    Wednesday, June 19, 2002, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Summit High 
School.
    Copies of the Draft EIS are available in hard copy format for 
public inspection at:
     CDOT Headquarters, Public Information Offices, 4201 
Arkansas St., Room 277, Denver, CO 80222, 303-757-9228
     CDOT Region 1, 18500 E Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011, 
303-757-9371
     CDOT Office of Environmental Programs, 1325 South Colorado 
Boulevard, Suite B400, Denver, CO 80222, 303-757-9259
     Summit County Engineering Department, 37 County Rd. 1005, 
Frisco, CO 80443, 970-668-4200
     Town of Breckinridge Engineering Department, 150 Ski Hill 
Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-547-3191
     Town of Frisco Town Clerk, 1 Main St. Frisco, CO 80443, 
970-668-5276
     Summit County Library--Frisco Branch, 37 County Rd. 1005, 
Frisco, CO 80443 970-668-5555
     Summit County Library--Breckenridge Branch, 504 Airport 
Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-453-6098
     CDOT Mountain Residency Office, west side of Eisenhower 
Tunnel at I-70, Silverthorne, CO 80498, 303-512-5750
     Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Division Office, 
555 Zang Street, Room 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-969-6730 extension 
362

Background

    This Draft EIS provides a detailed evaluation of the proposed 
transportation improvements for SH 9 between Breckenridge and Frisco. 
The study area lies within Summit County, Colorado. The study area 
extends approximately 14.5 kilometers (9 miles) from the northern end 
of Frisco at approximate milespost 97 to the southern limit of 
Breakenridge at approximate milepost 85. This Draft EIS includes an 
examination of the purpose and need, alternatives under consideration, 
travel demand, affected environment, environmental consequences, and 
mitigation measures as a result of the improvements under 
consideration. Four build alternatives and a No-Action Alternative are 
presented in the Draft EIS and are under consideration by FHWA and 
CDOT.
    The FHWA, CDOT, and other local agencies invite interested 
individuals, organizations, and Federal, State, and local agencies to 
comment on the evaluated alternatives and associated social, economic, 
or environmental impacts related to the alternatives.

    Issued on: May 17, 2002.
Douglas Bennett,
Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 
Lakewood, Colorado.
[FR Doc. 02-12776 Filed 5-30-02; 8:45 am]
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