[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 221 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 69299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28955]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Spotsylvania County, VA

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this 
notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement in cooperation with the Virginia Department of 
Transportation (VDOT) for the Spotsylvania Parkway Location Study in 
Spotsylvania County.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Simkins, Environmental Protection 
Specialist, Federal Highway Administration, Post Office Box 10249, 
Richmond, Virginia 23240-0249, Telephone 804-775-3342.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 
in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), 
will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the 
Spotsylvania Parkway Location Study. The study area is located in 
northeastern Spotsylvania County, southwest of the City of 
Fredericksburg. The study window is roughly defined by the Ni River, 
State Route 3 to the north, and Interstate 95 to the east.
    Recognizing that the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 
process requires the consideration of a reasonable range of 
alternatives that will address the purpose and need, the EIS will 
consider a range of alternatives for detailed study. These consist of a 
no-build alternative as well as alternatives consisting of 
transportation system management strategies, mass transit, improvements 
to existing facilities, and new alignment facilities. The alternatives 
will be developed, screened, and carried forward for detailed analysis 
in the draft EIS based on the ability to address the purpose and need.
    The FHWA and VDOT are seeking input as part of the scoping process 
to assist in determining and clarifying issues relative to the project. 
Letters describing the proposed study and soliciting input have been 
sent to the appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies who have 
expressed an interest or are known to have an interest or legal role in 
the proposal. A Citizen Information Meeting was held in July 2002 to 
provide organizations, citizens, and interest groups an opportunity to 
provide input into the development of the EIS and identify issues that 
should be addressed. No formal scoping meeting is planned at this time.
    A public hearing will be held upon completion of the draft EIS. 
Notices of the public hearing will be given through various forums 
providing the time and place of the hearing along with other relevant 
information. 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 identified and taken into account, comments and input are 
invited from all interested parties. Comments and questions concerning 
the proposed action and draft EIS should be directed to 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 proposed action.)


    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48.

    Issued on: November 7, 2002.
John Simkins,
Environmental Protection Specialist.
[FR Doc. 02-28955 Filed 11-14-02; 8:45 am]
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