[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 55304]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-21962]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


Environmental Impact Statement: Mobile County, Alabama

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administrative (FHWA), DoT.
SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway 
project in Mobile County, Alabama.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joe Wilkerson, Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 500 Eastern Boulevard, 
Suite 200, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-2018. Telephone: (334) 223-7370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Alabama 
Department of Transportation will prepare an environmental impact 
statement (EIS) for a proposal to construct a ``loop'' around the 
western side of Mobile from I-10 southwest of the City of Mobile to I-
65 north of Mobile. The project would involve the construction of a new 
multi-lane facility built to ``interstate'' standards and 
specifications.
    The project is considered necessary to provide for the existing and 
projected traffic demand. Alternatives under consideration include (1) 
taking no action (2) using alternative travel modes (3) alternative 
alignments and (4) various design alternatives. 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 previously expressed or are known to have interest in 
this proposal. A series of public meetings will be held throughout the 
planning process. In addition, a public hearing will be held. Public 
notice will be given of the time and place of the meetings and hearing. 
The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and 
comment prior to the public hearing. A scoping meeting will be held 
with agencies interested in the project. 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 Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing 
Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on 
Federal programs and activities apply to this program.)

    Issued on: August 2, 2002.
Joe Wilkerson,
Division Administrator, Montgomery, Alabama.
[FR Doc. 02-21962 Filed 8-27-02; 8:45 am]
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