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Environmental Impact Statement: Solano County, California

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 [Federal Register: August 4, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 151)]
[Notices]
[Page 48044-48045]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr04au00-127]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement: Solano County, California

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of
Transportation.

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 Solano County, California.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: C. Glenn Clinton, Team Leader, Project
Delivery Team North, Federal Highway Administration, California
Division, 980 Ninth Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814-2724.
Telephone: (916) 498-5037.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the California
Department of Transportation and Solano Transportation Authority, will
prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to
construct a 12-mile-long four-lane roadway using primarily existing
local roads between Interstate 80 (I-80) on the north and State Route
12 (SR 12) on the south. The project is known as the Jepson Parkway
project. The Jepson Parkway project spans four jurisdictions, including
(proceeding from north to south) the City of Vacaville, Solano County,
the City of Fairfield, and Suisun City. The project is needed to
provide an integrated and continuous route for local north/south trips
between Vacaville, areas of Solano County, Fairfield, and Suisun City,

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consistent with adopted local plans. Although I-80 runs east/west
through this area, this interstate freeway is currently one of the few
roads that spans the distance between these jurisdictions. Therefore,
the project would also serve as an alternative travel route to I-80.
Additionally, the project is needed to relieve existing traffic
congestion, improve safety, and accommodate future traffic associated
with planned growth.
    Alternatives to be considered may include: (1) A limited expressway
that includes grade separations at selected locations; (2) bus and high
occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, in addition to mixed-flow lanes; (3)
alternative locations for selected portions of the corridor to reduce
environmental impacts associated with the project; and (4) taking no
action.
    Because project construction will likely require a Clean Water Act
Section 404 individual permit, project planning and development will be
consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the NEPA/404
Integration Process for Surface Transportation Projects.
    Letters 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 or are
known to have interest in this proposal. A public scoping meeting will
be held at 7 p.m. on August 9, 2000 at the Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic
Center Boulevard, Suisun City, California. A public hearing will be
held for the draft EIS following preparation of various technical
studies and approval for public availability by the FHWA. Public notice
will be given as to the time and place of this hearing, currently
projected for summer 2001. The draft EIS will be available for public
and agency review and comment prior to the draft EIS public hearing.
    To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposal
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 at the address listed above.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205,
Highway and Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing
Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities apply to this program)
    Issued on: July 31, 2000.
C. Glenn Clinton,
Team Leader, Project Delivery Team North, Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. 00-19819 Filed 8-3-00; 8:45 am]
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