[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2383-2384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-867]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: South Kohala, Hawaii

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 (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed 
highway project in South Kohala, Hawaii.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Abraham Wong, Hawaii Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Office Address: 300 Ala 
Moana Blvd., Room 3-306, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, Mailing Address: Box 
50206, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850, Telephone: (808) 541-2700.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The FHWA, in cooperation with the State of 
Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highways Division, will prepare 
an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to realign and/or widen an 
existing highway in South Kohala, on the island of Hawai'i. The 
proposed highway improvements begin near the intersection of Mud Lane 
and the Hawai'i Belt Road (State Route 19) and terminate along 
Mamalahoa Highway (State Route 190) near the Waimea-Kohala Airport. The 
total length of this project is approximately 6.3 miles. A 1.7-mile 
spur, which would connect with Lindsey Road, will also be analyzed as 
part of the realignment proposal.
    The purpose of this project is to improve highway safety and reduce 
congestion, while preserving the character and ambience of the historic 
Waimea village. In addition to various alternative highway alignments, 
project alternatives will include: (1) Taking no action; and (2) using 
Travel Demand Management/Transportation Systems Management (TDM/TSM) 
and/or mass transit.
    Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will 
be sent to appropriate Federal, State and local agencies, and to 
private organizations and individuals, who have expressed an interest 
in this project. A series of public meetings will be held in the 
vicinity of Waimea. In addition, a public hearing will be held after 
publication of the draft EIS. Public notices will be issued, which will 
specify the date, time, and place of the hearing. The draft EIS will be 
available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public 
hearing. A formal scoping meeting is not planned at this time.
    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 above address.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistant Program Number 20.205, 
Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations

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implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this 
program.)

    Dated: Issued on: January 8, 2004.
Abraham Wong,
Division Administrator, Honolulu.
[FR Doc. 04-867 Filed 1-14-04; 8:45 am]
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