Environmental Impact Statement: Albany County, NY, 38860 [07-3461]

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AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for the proposed Interstate 87 (I–87) Exit 3, Airport Connector project in Albany County, New York. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Frederick, P.E., Acting Regional Director, New York State Department of Transportation, Region One, 328 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12305, Telephone: (518) 388–0388; or Robert Arnold, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, New York Division, Leo W. O’Brien Federal Building, 7th Floor, Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12207, Telephone: (518) 431–4127. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve access between Interstate 87 (I–87), Wolf Road, and the Albany International Airport in Albany County, New York. The proposed improvement may involve the construction of a new interchange (Exit 3) on I–87. The primary goals of this project are to improve access between I– 87, Wolf Road, and the Albany International Airport without precluding future, long-term I–87 mainline improvements while also improving operations and safety in the existing Exit 4 area. Three alternatives are under consideration: The No Build Alternative, Upgrade Existing Exit 4 Alternative, and Construct a New Interchange (Exit 3) Alternative. Various PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ramp locations, grades and alignments and intersection improvements will be studied for the build alternatives. Each of the alternatives under consideration would provide pedestrian/bicyclist facilities to connect the existing sidewalks along Wolf Road and the multi-use path along Albany-Shaker Road. Each alternative will also replace the existing I–87 bridges over AlbanyShaker Road. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 135 (Monday, July 16, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 38860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3461]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Albany County, NY

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 that an 
environmental impact statement will be prepared for the proposed 
Interstate 87 (I-87) Exit 3, Airport Connector project in Albany 
County, New York.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Frederick, P.E., Acting 
Regional Director, New York State Department of Transportation, Region 
One, 328 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12305, Telephone: (518) 
388-0388; or Robert Arnold, Division Administrator, Federal Highway 
Administration, New York Division, Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building, 7th 
Floor, Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12207, 
Telephone: (518) 431-4127.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the New York 
State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will prepare an 
environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve access 
between Interstate 87 (I-87), Wolf Road, and the Albany International 
Airport in Albany County, New York. The proposed improvement may 
involve the construction of a new interchange (Exit 3) on I-87. The 
primary goals of this project are to improve access between I-87, Wolf 
Road, and the Albany International Airport without precluding future, 
long-term I-87 mainline improvements while also improving operations 
and safety in the existing Exit 4 area.
    Three alternatives are under consideration: The No Build 
Alternative, Upgrade Existing Exit 4 Alternative, and Construct a New 
Interchange (Exit 3) Alternative. Various ramp locations, grades and 
alignments and intersection improvements will be studied for the build 
alternatives. Each of the alternatives under consideration would 
provide pedestrian/bicyclist facilities to connect the existing 
sidewalks along Wolf Road and the multi-use path along Albany-Shaker 
Road. Each alternative will also replace the existing I-87 bridges over 
Albany-Shaker Road.
    Letters 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 information meetings and a public 
hearing will be held. Public notice will be given of the time and place 
of the meetings and hearings. The draft EIS will be available for 
public and agency review and comment. A formal NEPA scoping meeting 
will be held.
    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 NYSDOT or FHWA at the addresses provided above.

(Catalog or Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, 
Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations 
implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental 
consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to the 
program.)

    Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; U.S.C. 771.123.

    Issued on: July 10, 2007.
Amy Jackson-Grove,
Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 
Albany, New York.
[FR Doc. 07-3461 Filed 7-13-07; 8:45 am]
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