[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 29567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11342]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Proposed Greeneville Bypass, From 
US-11E (SR-34), West of Greeneville to US-11E (SR-34) East of 
Greeneville; Greene County, TN

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this 
notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Greene County, 
Tennessee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles J. O'Neill, Planning and 
Program Management Team Leader, Federal Highway Administration--
Tennessee Division Office, 640 Grassmere Park Road, Suite 112, 
Nashville, TN 37211; 615-781-5772.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA in cooperation with the Tennessee 
Department of Transportation will prepare an Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) on a proposal to construct a bypass around the City of 
Greeneville.
    Alternatives to be considered include: (1) No-build, (2) 
Transportation System Management (TSM) alternative, (3) Mass Transit, 
(4) one or more build alternatives that could include constructing a 
roadway on a new location, upgrading existing US-11E (SR-34), or a 
combination of both, and (5) other alternatives that may arise from 
public input. Public scoping meetings will be held for the project 
corridor. As part of the scoping process, federal, state, and local 
agencies and officials, private organizations, citizens, and interest 
groups will have an opportunity to identify issues of concern and 
provide input on the purpose and need for the project, range of 
alternatives, methodology, and the development of the Environmental 
Impact Statement. A Coordination Plan will be developed to include the 
public in the project development process. This plan will utilize the 
following outreach efforts to provide information and solicit input: 
Newsletters, an internet Web site, e-mail and direct mail, 
informational meetings and briefings, public hearings, and other 
efforts as necessary and appropriate. A public hearing will be held 
upon completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and 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 hearings.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed 
action are identified and taken into account, comments and suggestions 
are invited from all interested parties. Comments and questions 
concerning the proposed action should be directed to the FHWA contact 
person identified above 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 program).

Charles J. O'Neill,
Planning and Program Management Team Leader, Federal Highway 
Administration, Nashville, TN.
 [FR Doc. E8-11342 Filed 5-20-08; 8:45 am]
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