[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 250 (Thursday, December 30, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73599-73600]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-33989]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Raleigh County, WV
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 it
is revising the original notice of intent published in the Federal
Register on August 28, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 167, Page 45695). The
original notice stated that an environmental impact statement would be
prepared for a proposed highway improvement project in Raleigh County,
West Virginia. After further analysis, it has been determined there
will be no significant environmental impacts and the appropriate NEPA
document would be an environmental assessment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Henry E. Compton, Division
Environmental Coordinator, Federal Highway Administration, West
Virginia Division, Geary Plaza, Suite 200, 700 Washington Street East,
Charleston,
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West Virginia, 25301, Telephone: (304) 347-5268.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In lieu of preparation of an environmental
impact statement, the FHWA, in cooperation with the West Virginia
Division of Highways (WVDOH) will prepare an environmental assessment
for the proposed East Beckley Transportation Improvement Project. The
project begins at the intersection I-64 just east of Beckley, and
extends northward to connect with Appalachian Corridor L (US 19), a
distance of approximately 7 miles. This project is considered necessary
to provide for the existing and projected traffic demand. Alternatives
under consideration include (1) taking no action; (2) using alternate
traffic modes; (3) improve the existing system by constructing a four
lane, limited access highway on new location. Incorporated into the
study with the various building alternatives will be design variations
of grade and alignment.
Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will
be sent to appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and to
private organizations and citizens who have expressed or are known to
have an interest in this proposal. A public meeting will be held in
Beckley when appropriate. Public notice will be given of the time and
place of the meeting. A draft environmental assessment will be
available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public
meeting.
To ensure the full range of issues related to this proposed action
are addressed and all significant issues identified, comments and
suggestions are invited. Comments or questions concerning this proposed
action or the modification of environmental document type 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: December 16, 1999.
Henry E. Compton,
Environmental Coordinator, Charleston, West Virginia.
[FR Doc. 99-33989 Filed 12-29-99; 8:45 am]
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