Environmental Impact Statement: Proposed Improvements to State Route 126 (Memorial Boulevard) From East Center Street in Kingsport, to Interstate 81, Sullivan County, TN, 71715 [E8-27920]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 25, 2008 / Notices Issued in Washington, DC, on November 18, 2008. Francisco Estrada C., RTCA Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. E8–28049 Filed 11–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION programs and activities apply to the program). Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 23 CFR 771.123; 49 CFR 1.48. Robert F. Tally, Division Administrator, Indianapolis, Indiana. [FR Doc. E8–27914 Filed 11–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement; Knox County, City of Vincennes, IN and Lawrence County, IL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Revised notice of intent. Environmental Impact Statement: Proposed Improvements to State Route 126 (Memorial Boulevard) From East Center Street in Kingsport, to Interstate 81, Sullivan County, TN AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this revised notice to advise the public that FHWA will not be preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed relocation of railroad lines in Knox County, Indiana and Lawrence County, Illinois. A ‘‘Notice of Intent’’ to prepare an EIS was published in the Federal Register on March 16, 2007. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice Osadczuk, Planning and Environmental Specialist, Federal Highway Administration, Telephone: (317) 226–7486; or Frank Litherland, INDOT Project Manager, Telephone 812–882–8364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), will not prepare an EIS as previously intended on a proposal to evaluate alternative alignments for the relocation of the two CSXT railroad mainline tracks, the north-south mainline and the east-west mainline that traverses through the City of Vincennes and portions of Knox County, Indiana and Lawrence County, Illinois. Based on further review of the project and related impacts it was determined that the scope of the project would be reduced in scope from a railroad relocation project requiring the preparation of an environmental impact statement to a series of spot improvements where the roadway bridges over the existing railroad. For these improvements either an environmental assessment or categorical exclusions will be prepared. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:01 Nov 24, 2008 Jkt 217001 Federal Highway Administration Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Sullivan County, Tennessee. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles J. O’Neill, Planning and Program Management Team Leader, Federal Highway Administration— Tennessee Division Office, 640 Grassmere Park Road, Suite 112, Nashville, TN 37211. 615–781–5772. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve State Route 126, also known as Memorial Boulevard, from East Center Street in Kingsport to Interstate 81, for a distance of approximately 8.4 miles. Alternatives to be considered include: (1) No-build; (2) a Transportation System Management (TSM) alternative (3) one or more build alternatives that could include constructing portions of the roadway on new location, upgrading existing SR 126, or a combination of both, and (4) other alternatives that might arise from public input. Public scoping meetings have been conducted for the project corridor. As part of the scoping process, federal, state, and local agencies and officials; private organizations; citizens; and interest groups met to identify issues of concern and provide input on the purpose and need for the project, range of alternatives, methodology, and the development of the Environmental Impact Statement. A Coordination Plan will be developed to include the public PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71715 in the project development process. The plan will utilize the following outreach efforts to provide information and solicit input: newsletters, an internet Web site, e-mail and direct mail, informational meetings and briefings, public hearings, and other efforts as necessary and appropriate. A public hearing will be held upon completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and public notice will be given of the time and place of the hearing. The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. 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 should be directed to the FHWA contact person identified above 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 proposed program). Charles J. O’Neill, Planning and Program Mgmt. Team Leader Nashville, TN. [FR Doc. E8–27920 Filed 11–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Federal Railroad Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 71715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27920]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Proposed Improvements to State 
Route 126 (Memorial Boulevard) From East Center Street in Kingsport, to 
Interstate 81, Sullivan County, TN

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this 
notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Sullivan 
County, Tennessee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles J. O'Neill, Planning and 
Program Management Team Leader, Federal Highway Administration--
Tennessee Division Office, 640 Grassmere Park Road, Suite 112, 
Nashville, TN 37211. 615-781-5772.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA in cooperation with the Tennessee 
Department of Transportation will prepare an Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve State Route 126, also known as 
Memorial Boulevard, from East Center Street in Kingsport to Interstate 
81, for a distance of approximately 8.4 miles.
    Alternatives to be considered include: (1) No-build; (2) a 
Transportation System Management (TSM) alternative (3) one or more 
build alternatives that could include constructing portions of the 
roadway on new location, upgrading existing SR 126, or a combination of 
both, and (4) other alternatives that might arise from public input. 
Public scoping meetings have been conducted for the project corridor. 
As part of the scoping process, federal, state, and local agencies and 
officials; private organizations; citizens; and interest groups met to 
identify issues of concern and provide input on the purpose and need 
for the project, range of alternatives, methodology, and the 
development of the Environmental Impact Statement. A Coordination Plan 
will be developed to include the public in the project development 
process. The plan will utilize the following outreach efforts to 
provide information and solicit input: newsletters, an internet Web 
site, e-mail and direct mail, informational meetings and briefings, 
public hearings, and other efforts as necessary and appropriate. A 
public hearing will be held upon completion of the Draft Environmental 
Impact Statement, and public notice will be given of the time and place 
of the hearing. The Draft EIS will be available for public and agency 
review and comment prior to the public hearing.
    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 should be directed to the FHWA contact 
person identified above 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 proposed program).

Charles J. O'Neill,
Planning and Program Mgmt. Team Leader Nashville, TN.
[FR Doc. E8-27920 Filed 11-24-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-22-P

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