[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 67893]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28335]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Shelby County, TN

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 an 
environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway 
project in Shelby County, Tennessee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Doctor, Field Operations Team 
Leader, Federal Highway Administration, 640 Grassmere Park Suite 112, 
Nashville, Tennessee 37211, Telephone: (615) 781-5788.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Tennessee 
Department of Transportation, will prepare an environmental impact 
statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve and extend North Second Street 
from Interstate 40 to the State Route 300/U.S. 51 (Thomas Street) 
interchange in Memphis. This proposed transportation improvement 
project is identified in the Memphis Metropolitan Area Long Range 
Transportation Plan as a Priority One facility. The main project 
purpose is to provide a transportation facility that improves 
accessibility and promotes economic development opportunities for the 
north Memphis, Frayser, and downtown Memphis communities.
    Alternatives to be considered are: (1) Taking no action; (2) 
improve existing North Second Street and North Third Street as one-way 
pairs from I-40 to Henry Avenue and widen North Second Street north of 
Henry Avenue as a two-way street with three-lanes in each direction; 
(3) improve existing Auction Avenue and U.S. 51 (Thomas Street) as a 
six-lane facility; and (4) other alternatives that may arise from 
public and agency input.
    Initial coordination letters describing the proposed action and 
soliciting comments were previously sent to appropriate Federal, State 
and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who have 
previously expressed or are known to have an interest in this proposal. 
Two public information meetings and two preliminary inter-agency 
scoping meetings have been held for the project and a public hearing 
will be scheduled upon completion of the Draft EIS. Public notice will 
be given of the time and place of the hearing. The Draft EIS will be 
available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public 
hearing.
    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: October 28, 2002.
Mark A. Doctor,
Field Operations Team Leader, Tennessee Division, Nashville, Tennessee.
[FR Doc. 02-28335 Filed 11-6-02; 8:45 am]
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