Environmental Impact Statement: New London County, CT, 47119 [07-4127]

Download as PDF jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 22, 2007 / Notices also announces the availability of this program for public review and comment. An airport operator who has submitted noise exposure maps that are found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) part 150, promulgated pursuant to the Act, may submit a noise compatibilty program for FAA approval which sets forth the measures the operator has taken or proposes to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the introduction of additional noncompatible uses. The FAA has formally received the noise compatibility program for AustinBergstrom International Airport, effective on August 14, 2007. The airport operator has requested that the FAA review this material and that the noise mitigation measures, to be implemented jointly by the airport and surrounding communities, be approved as a noise compatibility program under section 47504 of the Act. Preliminary review of the submitted material indicates that it conforms to FAR part 150 requirements for the submittal of noise compatibility programs, but that further review will be necessary prior to approval or disapproval of the program. The formal review period, limited by law to a maximum of 180 days, will e completed on or before February 10, 2008. The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR part 150, section 150.33. The primary considerations in the evaluation process are whether the proposed measures may reduce the level of aviation safety or create an undue burden on interstate or foreign commerce, and whether they are reasonably consistent with obtaining the goal of reducing existing noncompatible land uses and preventing the introduction of additional noncompatible land uses. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed program with specific reference to these factors. All comments relating to these factors, other than those properly addressed to local land use authorities, will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Copies of the noise exposure maps and the proposed noise compatibility program are available for examination at the following locations: Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas; Mr. Jim Smith, 3600 Presidential Blvd., Suite 411, Austin, Texas 76719. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:26 Aug 21, 2007 Jkt 211001 heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Forth Worth, Texas, August 14, 2007. Kelvin L. Solco, Manager, Airports Division. [FR Doc. 07–4106 Filed 8–21–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: New London County, CT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of Intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for proposed transpiration improvements to 12.3 miles (21 km) of Interstate 95 (I–95) in New London County, Connecticut. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bradley D. Keazer, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 628–2 Hebron Avenue, Suite 303, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033, telephone (860) 659–6703, ext. 3009; or Edgar T. Hurle, Transportation Planning Director, Bureau of Policy and Planning, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131–7546, telephone: (860) 594–2005. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal for transportation improvements to I–95 between interchanges 70 and 84 in the towns of Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford and New London, Connecticut for a distance of approximately 12.3 miles (21 km). Improvements to the I–95 corridor are considered necessary to improve safety and to provide for increases in projected traffic volumes. Alternatives under consideration include, but are not limited to: (1) Taking no action; and (2) addition of a third travel lane in each direction. The EIS will use data and findings from two major deficiency and needs studies entitles ‘‘Southeastern Connecticut Corridor Study’’ dated January 1999 and ‘‘I–95 Corridor Feasibility Study, Branford to Rhode Island’’ dated December 2004. Copies of these studies are available from ConnDOT’s Office of Environmental Planning at the address shown above. PO 00000 Frm 00168 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47119 Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies and elected officials, and to private organizations and citizens who have previously expressed or are known to have an interest in this proposal. Public scoping meetings, public hearings and public information meetings will be held. Public notice will be given of the date, time and place of these meetings and hearings. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearings. An Internet Web site will be established to provide information on the project which may be accessed at https://www.ct.gov/ dotinfo/. 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 either the FHWA or ConnDOT at the addresses 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.) Authority: 23 CFR part 771. Issued on: August 15, 2007. Bradley D. Keazer, Division Administrator, Hartford, Connecticut. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 47119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4127]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: New London County, CT

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 proposed 
transpiration improvements to 12.3 miles (21 km) of Interstate 95 (I-
95) in New London County, Connecticut.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bradley D. Keazer, Division 
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 628-2 Hebron Avenue, 
Suite 303, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033, telephone (860) 659-6703, 
ext. 3009; or Edgar T. Hurle, Transportation Planning Director, Bureau 
of Policy and Planning, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 2800 
Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington, CT 06131-7546, telephone: 
(860) 594-2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the 
Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), will prepare an 
environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal for transportation 
improvements to I-95 between interchanges 70 and 84 in the towns of Old 
Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford and New London, Connecticut for a distance 
of approximately 12.3 miles (21 km).
    Improvements to the I-95 corridor are considered necessary to 
improve safety and to provide for increases in projected traffic 
volumes. Alternatives under consideration include, but are not limited 
to: (1) Taking no action; and (2) addition of a third travel lane in 
each direction. The EIS will use data and findings from two major 
deficiency and needs studies entitles ``Southeastern Connecticut 
Corridor Study'' dated January 1999 and ``I-95 Corridor Feasibility 
Study, Branford to Rhode Island'' dated December 2004. Copies of these 
studies are available from ConnDOT's Office of Environmental Planning 
at the address shown above.
    Letters describing the proposed action and soliciting comments will 
be sent to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies and elected 
officials, and to private organizations and citizens who have 
previously expressed or are known to have an interest in this proposal. 
Public scoping meetings, public hearings and public information 
meetings will be held. Public notice will be given of the date, time 
and place of these meetings and hearings. The draft EIS will be 
available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public 
hearings. An Internet Web site will be established to provide 
information on the project which may be accessed at https://www.ct.gov/
dotinfo/.
    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 either the FHWA or ConnDOT at the addresses 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.)

    Authority: 23 CFR part 771.

    Issued on: August 15, 2007.
Bradley D. Keazer,
Division Administrator, Hartford, Connecticut.
[FR Doc. 07-4127 Filed 8-21-07; 8:45 am]
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