94-19052. Environmental Impact Statement: Henry, Johnson and Lafayette Counties, MO  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Federal Highway Administration
    
     
    
    Environmental Impact Statement: Henry, Johnson and Lafayette 
    Counties, MO
    
    AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of 
    Transportation (DOT).
    
    ACTION: Notice of Intent.
    
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    SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an 
    environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed project 
    in Henry, Johnson and Lafayette Counties, Missouri.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Mr. Donald Neumann, Federal Highway Administration, P.O. Box 1787, 
    Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone Number 314-636-7104; or Mr. Bob 
    Sfreddo, Design Engineer, Missouri Highway and Transportation 
    Department, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone Number 
    314-751-2876.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri 
    Highway and Transportation Department (MHTD) and the U.S. Army Corps of 
    Engineers, will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a 
    proposal to improve a portion of Missouri Route 13 in Henry, Johnson 
    and Lafayette Counties, Missouri. Improvements would involve the 
    reconstruction of existing Route 13 from Lexington to south of Clinton, 
    a total distance of approximately 154.7 kilometers (70 miles).
        1. The proposed improvement is considered necessary to meet 
    anticipated traffic demand and to improve roadway safety. The project 
    would serve as an alternative access to Whiteman Air Force Base.
        2. In Missouri, alternatives under consideration include (1) a ``no 
    build'' option, (2) improvement of the existing alignment, and (3) 
    alternatives on new alignments. Authorization pursuant to Section 404 
    of the Clean Water Act will be required. Concurrent with preparation of 
    the EIS, the Corps of Engineers will evaluate the alternatives and 
    associated impacts that would result from the project. Comments 
    received during the EIS process will be considered by the Corps of 
    Engineers in the evaluation.
        3. To date, preliminary information has been issued to local 
    officials and other interested parties. The scoping process has been 
    initiated with Federal, State, and local agencies. A formal scoping 
    meeting is scheduled for August 10, 1994, in Warrensburg, Missouri. In 
    addition, public hearings will be held. Public notice will be given in 
    advance of the date and time of each meeting. The draft EIS will be 
    available prior to the public hearing for public 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. Any comments or 
    questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be 
    directed to the FHWA or the Missouri Highway and Transportation 
    Department at the addresses provided above.
    
        Issued on: July 28, 1994.
    Gerald J. Reihsen, P.E.,
    Division Administrator, Jefferson City.
    [FR Doc. 94-19052 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
08/04/1994
Department:
Federal Highway Administration
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Notice of Intent.
Document Number:
94-19052
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: August 4, 1994