[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 159 (Thursday, August 17, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 42937] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-20081] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Jefferson County, Missouri AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public and interested agencies that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for the proposed reconstruction of Route 21 from the south end of the recent four lane reconstruction near Otto, including passage through or around Hillsboro to south of DeSoto in Jefferson County, Missiouri. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Neumann, Program Review Engineer, Missouri Division Office, Federal Highway Administration, 209 Adams Street, P.O. Box 1787, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Telephone: 314- 636-7104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department and East-West Gateway Coordinating Council, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for reconstruction 26.5 Kilometers (16.5 miles) of Route 21 from near Otto, including passage through or around Hillsboro to South of DeSoto. Studies will be made during the environmental process to determine the preferred alternative to the existing facility where numerous accidents, injuries, and fatalities have occurred while at the same time provide a prudent transportation system for the community. A letter 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 meetings have been held to solicit comments on how to arrive at a safe solution. A management committee, and non-technical and technical focus groups have been formed to look at the issues and constraints. To provide the public direct access to the EIS preparation team, a hotline has been established (1-800-823- 9224). A public hearing will be held during the public review period for the draft EIS. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency 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. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA representative and address listed above. Issued on: July 31, 1995. Peggy J. Casey, Environmental Coordinator Engineer. [FR Doc. 95-20081 Filed 8-16-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-M