[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 54 (Friday, March 19, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13120-13121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-5844]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Final Environmental Impact Statement; Summit County, CO

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969, the FHWA, in cooperation with the Colorado Department of 
Transportation (CDOT), has prepared a Final Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) for proposed transportation improvements to State 
Highway 9, Frisco to Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado. The Final 
EIS identifies the Preferred Alternative and associated social, 
economic and environmental impacts. Interested citizens are invited to 
review the Final EIS and submit comments. Copies of the Final EIS may 
be obtained by telephoning or writing the contact persons listed below 
under the For Further Information Contact section below. Public reading 
copies of the Final EIS are available at the locations listed under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

DATES: A 30-calendar-day public review period will begin on March 19, 
2004, and conclude on April 19, 2004. Written comments on the Preferred 
Alternative and impacts to be considered must be received by CDOT by 
April 19, 2004. A public hearing to receive oral comments on the Final 
EIS will be held at the Summit High School on April 7, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Final EIS should be addressed to Ms. 
Jill Schlafer, Project Manager, Colorado Department of Transportation, 
Region 1, 18500 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011. Ms. Schlaefer's 
e-mail address is jill. [email protected]. Copies of the Final 
EIS are available for public inspection and review at the locations 
provided in the Supplementary Information section below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request copies of the Final EIS or 
for additional information, contact: Mr. Scott Sands, FHWA, Colorado 
Division, 555 Zang Street, Room 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, Telephone: 
(303) 969-6730 extension 362; or Ms. Jill Schlaefer, Colorado 
Department of Transportation, Region 1, 18500 East Colfax Avenue, 
Aurora, CO 80011, Telephone: (303) 757-9655.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Hearing Date and Location

    Wednesday, April 7, 2004, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Summit High 
School.
    Copies of the Final EIS are available in hard copy format for 
public inspection at:

     CDOT Headquarters, Public Information Offices, 
4201 Arkansas St., Room 277, Denver, CO 80222, 303-757-9228.
     CDOT Region 1, 18500 E Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 
80011, 303-757-9371
     CDOT Office of Environmental Programs, 1325 
South Colorado Boulevard, Suite B400, Denver, CO 80222, 303-757-9259
     Summit County Engineering Department, 37 County 
Rd. 1005, Frisco, CO 80443, 970-668-4200

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     Town of Breckenridge Engineering Department, 150 
Ski Hill Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-547-3191
     Town of Frisco Town Clerk, 1 Main St. Frisco, CO 
80443, 970-668-5276
     Summit County Library--Frisco Branch, 37 County 
Rd. 1005, Frisco, CO 80443, 970-668-5555
     Summit County Library--Breckenridge Branch, 504 
Airport Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-453-6098
     CDOT Mountain Residency Office, west side of 
Eisenhower Tunnel at I-70, Silverthorne, CO 80498, 303-512-5750
     Federal Highway Administration, Colorado 
Division Office, 555 Zang Street, Room 250, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-
969-6730 extension 362

Background

    The Final EIS identifies and describes the components and 
mitigation measures for the Preferred Alternative (a four-lane reduced 
median roadway) for the proposed transportation improvements for SH 9 
between Breckenridge and Frisco. The study area lies within Summit 
County, Colorado and extends approximately 14.5 kilometers (9 miles) 
from the northern end of Frisco at approximate milepost 97 to the 
southern limit of Breckenridge at approximate milepost 85. The Final 
EIS includes a description of the selection process, the components of 
the Preferred Alternative, a summary floodplain encroachment, a Wetland 
Finding, mitigation measures for the Preferred Alternative, the Final 
Section 4(f) Evaluation, and comments and responses received on the 
Draft EIS. Four build alternatives and a No-Action Alternative were 
assessed in the Draft EIS with the Final EIS identifying the Preferred 
Alternative (DEIS Alternative 3).
    The Preferred Alternative includes four through-lanes with a 
reduced median and shoulders, and either a depressed rural median, a 
raised median, or a barrier-protected median, shoulder improvements, 
and intersection improvements. Also included is a roundabout at the 
North Park Avenue and Main Street intersection and the redesignation of 
SH 9 from Main Street to Park Avenue in Breckenridge. Other components 
of the Preferred Alternative include transit improvements, such as bus 
queue jumping, TDM elements, improved pedestrian and bicycle 
facilities, drainage improvements, retaining walls, lighting, and 
landscaping.
    The FHWA, CDOT, and other local agencies invite interested 
individuals, organizations, and Federal, State, and local agencies to 
comment on the social, economic, or environmental impacts and 
mitigation measures related to the Preferred Alternative.

    Issued on: March 9, 2004.
Douglas Bennett,
Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 
Lakewood, Colorado.
[FR Doc. 04-5844 Filed 3-18-04; 8:45 am]
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