[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 53384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-20721]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement; Livingston County, MI

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 a 
Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for 
construction impacts of the widening of M-59 from I-96 to US-23 in 
Livingston County, Michigan. A Record of Decision (ROD) for the Tier 1 
EIS right-of-way preservation was signed on May 31, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Abdelmoez Abdalla, Environmental 
Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration, 315 W. Allegan Street, 
Room 207, Lansing, Michigan 48933, Telephone (517) 702-1820 or Mr. Paul 
W. McAllister, Project Coordination Unit, Bureau of Transportation 
Planning, PO Box 30050, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone (517) 335-
2622.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Michigan 
Department of Transportation (MDOT) will prepare a Tier 2 EIS for the 
widening of M-59 from I-96 to US-23 in Livingston County, Michigan. The 
corridor is approximately 12.8 miles long. The area long M-59 is 
currently experiencing intense development pressure and traffic 
congestion problems. The proposed project will accommodate the 
projected year 2025 traffic volume and improve motorist safety. The 
current facility is two lanes. The project alternatives include: (1) 
The no build, (2) widening from two to five lanes, and (3) widening 
from two lanes to a four-lane boulevard, with some five-lane areas. The 
widening will occur within a 300-foot right-of-way corridor preserved 
by a Tier 1 EIS along the existing route of M-59. Scoping documents 
describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to 
appropriate Federal, state, local agencies, private organizations, and 
citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have interest in 
this proposal. A public information meeting was held on November 7, 
2001, to provide the public the opportunity to discuss the proposed 
action. A public hearing will also be held. Public notice will be given 
of the time and place of the public hearing. The Tier 2 Draft EIS will 
be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the 
public hearing. No formal scoping meeting is scheduled at this time. 
Comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties to 
insure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action 
are addressed and all significant issues are identified. Questions or 
comments concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed 
to the FHWA 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: August 5, 2002.
James J. Steele,
Division Administrator, Lansing, Michigan.
[FR Doc. 02-20721 Filed 8-14-02; 8:45 am]
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