Environmental Impact Statement: Henry, Johnson and Lafayette Counties, MO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

Environmental Impact Statement: Henry, Johnson and Lafayette

Counties, MO

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 a proposed project

in Henry, Johnson and Lafayette Counties, Missouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Donald Neumann, Federal Highway Administration, P.O. Box 1787,

Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone Number 314-636-7104; or Mr. Bob

Sfreddo, Design Engineer, Missouri Highway and Transportation

Department, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone Number

314-751-2876.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri

Highway and Transportation Department (MHTD) and the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a

proposal to improve a portion of Missouri Route 13 in Henry, Johnson

and Lafayette Counties, Missouri. Improvements would involve the

reconstruction of existing Route 13 from Lexington to south of Clinton,

a total distance of approximately 154.7 kilometers (70 miles).

1. The proposed improvement is considered necessary to meet

anticipated traffic demand and to improve roadway safety. The project

would serve as an alternative access to Whiteman Air Force Base.

2. In Missouri, alternatives under consideration include (1) a ``no

build'' option, (2) improvement of the existing alignment, and (3)

alternatives on new alignments. Authorization pursuant to Section 404

of the Clean Water Act will be required. Concurrent with preparation of

the EIS, the Corps of Engineers will evaluate the alternatives and

associated impacts that would result from the project. Comments

received during the EIS process will be considered by the Corps of

Engineers in the evaluation.

3. To date, preliminary information has been issued to local

officials and other interested parties. The scoping process has been

initiated with Federal, State, and local agencies. A formal scoping

meeting is scheduled for August 10, 1994, in Warrensburg, Missouri. In

addition, public hearings will be held. Public notice will be given in

advance of the date and time of each meeting. The draft EIS will be

available prior to the public hearing for public review and comment. 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. Any comments or

questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be

directed to the FHWA or the Missouri Highway and Transportation

Department at the addresses provided above.

Issued on: July 28, 1994.

Gerald J. Reihsen, P.E.,

Division Administrator, Jefferson City.

[FR Doc. 94-19052 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]

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