[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 170 (Friday, September 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52464-52465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17527]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Colfax and Dodge Counties, NE

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 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 highway 
project in Colfax and Dodge Counties, Nebraska.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward Kosola, Realty/
Environmental Officer, FHWA, Federal Building, Room 220, 100 Centennial 
Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-3851, (402) 437-5765. Mr. Arthur 
Yonkey, Planning and Project Development Engineer, Nebraska Department 
of Roads, Box 94759, 1500 Highway 2, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509, (402) 
479-4795.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the Nebraska 
Department of Roads, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 
(EIS) for a proposal to improve Highway US-30 in east-central Nebraska 
in Colfax and Dodge Counties. The proposed improvements to US-30 will 
provide a four-lane highway between Schuyler and Fremont,

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Nebraska, for a distance of about 30 miles. Existing US-30 is a two-
lane rural highway generally serving east-west vehicle traffic. 
Alternatives under consideration include: (1) Taking no action; (2) 
reconstruction of US-30 on existing alignment; and (3) providing a 
four-lane highway on new alignment.
    A conflict resolution effort has been initiated to help resolve 
issues surrounding potential roadway alignments. An Advisory Panel made 
up of stakeholders has been formed to advise the decision-making 
authorities. Local citizen input is provided for through contact with 
panel representatives, or agency contacts.
    Agency scoping and a public scoping/information meetings were held 
previously during preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for 
this project. A Draft EIS will be prepared and a public hearing will be 
held. Public notice will be given for any additional information 
meetings and the public hearing.
    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 or the Nebraska Department of Roads at the address 
provided.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Project 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.)

    Dated: August 26, 2005.
Edward W. Kosola,
Realty/Environmental Officer, Nebraska Division, Federal Highway 
Administration, Lincoln, Nebraska.
[FR Doc. 05-17527 Filed 9-1-05; 8:45 am]
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