Environmental Impact Statement: Henry, Johnson and Lafayette Counties, MO Publication: Federal Register Agency: Federal Highway Administration Byline: Gerald J. Reihsen P.E. Date: 4 August 1994 Subjects: American Government • The Environment • Roads & Highways

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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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