Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Loudon, Anderson, and Knox Counties, TN, 67211 [05-22008]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 213 / Friday, November 4, 2005 / Notices one hand, and Saltillo, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, Mexico, on the other. Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 05–22022 Filed 11–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–62–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Loudon, Anderson, and Knox Counties, TN Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for Route 475 (Knoxville Parkway) in Loudon, Knox, and Anderson Counties, Tennessee. This project is intended to improve regional and national transportation needs. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Walter Boyd, P.E., Field Operations Team Leader, Federal Highway Administration—Tennessee Division Office, 640 Grassmere Park Road, Suite 112, Nashville, TN 37211. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), intends to prepare a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Route 475 (Knoxville Parkway). A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) FHWA–EIS–(TN–EIS– 01–02–D) for the project was approved and released for public review in December 2001. The original DEIS contained analysis of three alternative alignments, called the Blue, Orange, and Green Alternatives. Based on the findings of the DEIS and comments provided by the public, TDOT identified the Orange Alternative as the preferred alignment to carry forward in the Final Environmental Impact Statement. The proposed project corridor begins at Interstate 75 (I–75) approximately 5.8 miles southwest of the I–40/I–75 merge southwest of Knoxville near Lenoir City. From this location, the corridor extends in a northeasterly direction to I–75 approximately 3.0 miles northwest of VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:35 Nov 03, 2005 Jkt 208001 the I–75/SR–61 interchange, north of Knoxville near the City of Norris. Since the DEIS was approved, the alternatives development and screening process for the Route 475 project has continued through the Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) process (https:// www.knoxvilleparkway.com). The CSS process identified two new alternatives that follow the general alignment of the original Orange alternative, but have been shifted at various locations based primarily on input from the CSS team. Furthermore, the number and type of access points along the corridor have been modified on these two alternatives. The purpose of the SDEIS is to develop and study these two new alternatives. Letters describing the proposed NEPA study and soliciting input will be sent to the appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies that have expressed or are known to have an interest or legal role in this proposal. Private organizations, citizens, and interest groups will have an opportunity to provide input into the development of the SDEIS and identify issues that should be addressed. Notices of public meetings or public hearings will be given through various forums providing the time and place of the meeting along with other relevant information. The SDEIS 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 identified and taken into account, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments and questions concerning the proposed action and SDEIS should be directed to FHWA at the address provided above. Issued on: October 31, 2005. Walter Boyd, Field Operations Team Leader, Nashville, Tennessee. [FR Doc. 05–22008 Filed 11–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Federal Transit Administration Cooperative Procurement Pilot Program AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice; request for proposals. SUMMARY: This notice solicits proposals for consideration for the Cooperative Procurement Pilot Program (CPPP). Section 166 of the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67211 Appropriations Act, 2004 directs the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to establish a pilot program to determine the benefits of encouraging cooperative procurement of major capital equipment. As specified in the Appropriations Act, three pilot projects were selected in November 2004. Section 167 of the Transportation Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005 directs the FTA to continue the CPPP and to expand the program to five pilot projects. Under the CPPP, competitively selected grantees, consortiums of grantees, or members of the private sector acting as agents of grantees will develop cooperative specifications and conduct joint procurements. For this program, Congress has raised the Federal share to be provided from 80 percent to 90 percent. DATES: Proposals (2 copies) and/or comments will be evaluated in the order they are received and the proposing party will receive notification of acceptance or denial no later than 90 days after FTA receives the proposal. ADDRESSES: Proposals and/or comments should be submitted to Bruce Robinson, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Suite 9401, Washington, DC 20490 or bruce.robinson@fta.dot.gov and shall reference CPPP. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Loudon, 
Anderson, and Knox Counties, TN

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: 

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otice of intent.

SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this 
notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare a Supplemental 
Draft Environmental Impact Statement in cooperation with the Tennessee 
Department of Transportation (TDOT) for Route 475 (Knoxville Parkway) 
in Loudon, Knox, and Anderson Counties, Tennessee. This project is 
intended to improve regional and national transportation needs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Walter Boyd, P.E., Field 
Operations Team Leader, Federal Highway Administration--Tennessee 
Division Office, 640 Grassmere Park Road, Suite 112, Nashville, TN 
37211.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Transportation 
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the 
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), intends to prepare a 
Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Route 
475 (Knoxville Parkway).
    A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) FHWA-EIS-(TN-EIS-01-
02-D) for the project was approved and released for public review in 
December 2001. The original DEIS contained analysis of three 
alternative alignments, called the Blue, Orange, and Green 
Alternatives. Based on the findings of the DEIS and comments provided 
by the public, TDOT identified the Orange Alternative as the preferred 
alignment to carry forward in the Final Environmental Impact Statement. 
The proposed project corridor begins at Interstate 75 (I-75) 
approximately 5.8 miles southwest of the I-40/I-75 merge southwest of 
Knoxville near Lenoir City. From this location, the corridor extends in 
a northeasterly direction to I-75 approximately 3.0 miles northwest of 
the I-75/SR-61 interchange, north of Knoxville near the City of Norris.
    Since the DEIS was approved, the alternatives development and 
screening process for the Route 475 project has continued through the 
Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) process (https://
www.knoxvilleparkway.com). The CSS process identified two new 
alternatives that follow the general alignment of the original Orange 
alternative, but have been shifted at various locations based primarily 
on input from the CSS team. Furthermore, the number and type of access 
points along the corridor have been modified on these two alternatives. 
The purpose of the SDEIS is to develop and study these two new 
alternatives.
    Letters describing the proposed NEPA study and soliciting input 
will be sent to the appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies that 
have expressed or are known to have an interest or legal role in this 
proposal. Private organizations, citizens, and interest groups will 
have an opportunity to provide input into the development of the SDEIS 
and identify issues that should be addressed. Notices of public 
meetings or public hearings will be given through various forums 
providing the time and place of the meeting along with other relevant 
information. The SDEIS 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 identified and taken into account, comments and suggestions 
are invited from all interested parties. Comments and questions 
concerning the proposed action and SDEIS should be directed to FHWA at 
the address provided above.

    Issued on: October 31, 2005.
Walter Boyd,
Field Operations Team Leader, Nashville, Tennessee.
[FR Doc. 05-22008 Filed 11-3-05; 8:45 am]
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