95-20081. Environmental Impact Statement: Jefferson County, Missouri

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 159 (Thursday, August 17, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 42937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20081]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Jefferson County, Missouri

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 and 
interested agencies that an environmental impact statement will be 
prepared for the proposed reconstruction of Route 21 from the south end 
of the recent four lane reconstruction near Otto, including passage 
through or around Hillsboro to south of DeSoto in Jefferson County, 
Missiouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Neumann, Program Review 
Engineer, Missouri Division Office, Federal Highway Administration, 209 
Adams Street, P.O. Box 1787, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Telephone: 314-
636-7104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri 
Highway and Transportation Department and East-West Gateway 
Coordinating Council, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) for reconstruction 26.5 Kilometers (16.5 miles) of Route 21 from 
near Otto, including passage through or around Hillsboro to South of 
DeSoto. Studies will be made during the environmental process to 
determine the preferred alternative to the existing facility where 
numerous accidents, injuries, and fatalities have occurred while at the 
same time provide a prudent transportation system for the community.
    A letter 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 previously expressed 
interest in this proposal. Public meetings have been held to solicit 
comments on how to arrive at a safe solution. A management committee, 
and non-technical and technical focus groups have been formed to look 
at the issues and constraints. To provide the public direct access to 
the EIS preparation team, a hotline has been established (1-800-823-
9224). A public hearing will be held during the public review period 
for the draft EIS. The draft EIS will be available for public and 
agency review and comment.
    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 representative and address listed above.

    Issued on: July 31, 1995.
Peggy J. Casey,
Environmental Coordinator Engineer.
[FR Doc. 95-20081 Filed 8-16-95; 8:45 am]
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