[Federal Register: November 18, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 222)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

 
Environmental Impact Statement: Multiple Counties

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of 
Transportation.

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 highway 
project that will traverse the southeastern section of the State of 
Alabama.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joe D. Wilkerson, Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 500 Eastern Boulevard, 
Suite 200, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-2018, Telephone (334) 223-7370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the State of 
Alabama Department of Transportation, will prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) for Project JPP-1602(507). The proposal is to 
construct a multi-lane, limited-access roadway from the Alabama/Florida 
State line at US-231 to the City of Dothan and connecting to US-231 
north of the City, a distance of approximately 40 miles.
    Alternatives under consideration include: (1) Alternate route 
locations; and, (2) a no-action or no-build alternative.
    The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Division 
Office of the Federal Highway Administration had begun the corridor 
study as an environmental assessment. Letter describing the proposed 
action and soliciting comments were sent to appropriate Federal, State, 
and local agencies, and to private organizations and citizens who 
previously expressed or were known to have interest in this proposal. A 
series of public meetings have been held. Based upon objections raised 
through this early coordination, the determination was made that an 
environmental impact statement is the appropriate level of 
documentation.
    In addition to the early coordination already accomplished, 
additional meetings will be held as appropriate, and formal public 
hearings will be held. Public notice will be given of the time and 
place for the meetings and hearings. The Draft Environmental Impact 
Statement 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 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 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.)
Joe D. Wilkerson,
Division Administrator, Montgomery, Alabama.
[FR Doc. 02-29126 Filed 11-15-02; 8:45 am]

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