95-3902. Environmental Impact Statement: Sauk County, Wisconsin

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 32 (Thursday, February 16, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 9075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-3902]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Sauk County, Wisconsin

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Withdrawal of Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be prepared for the 
proposed improvement of USH 141 between Abrams and STH 22 in Oconto 
County, Wisconsin.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Richard C. Madrzak, Statewide Projects Engineer, Federal Highway 
Administration, 4502 Vernon Boulevard, Madison, Wisconsin 53705-4905. 
Telephone [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Wisconsin 
Department of Transportation, is withdrawing the notice of intent to 
prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the construction of a 
four lane facility for Highway 141. The project beings at the 
intersection with CTH ``E'' near Abrams and extends northerly to LeMere 
Road approximately one mile north of STH 22 in the central section of 
Oconto County. The proposed project consists of adding two lanes to the 
existing facility, which will be accomplished by constructing four 
lanes on new location or a combination of new location and added lanes 
to the existing location. The project will serve to reduce heavy 
congestion and the accident potential along the existing route.
    Initial review of the subject project indicated the possibility of 
having a significant impact on one or more environmental resources. In 
accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA), an intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement was 
filed. Through the course of the project scoping process and 
investigation of the potential impacts, no significant impacts were 
identified. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared and a public 
hearing was held for the project; Based on the findings of the 
Environmental Assessment, including sufficient analysis to determine 
that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required, A Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) was prepared and approved. Therefore, the 
intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement is withdrawn.
    Comments or questions concerning this action 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 112372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on 
Federal programs and activities apply to this program.

    Issued February 6, 1995.
Richard C. Madrzak,
Statewide Projects Engineer, Madison, Wisconsin.
[FR Doc. 95-3902 Filed 2-15-95; 8:45 am]
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