Jump to main content.

Environmental Impact Statement Withdrawal: Wexford, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska Counties: MI

Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.

 [Federal Register: February 18, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 34)]
[Notices]
[Page 8470]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr18fe00-145]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration


Environmental Impact Statement Withdrawal: Wexford, Grand
Traverse, and Kalkaska Counties: MI

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of intent withdrawal.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: On April 14, 1995, the Federal Highway Administration issued a
Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for
the proposed construction of a new US-131 freeway from north of Manton
to north of Kalkaska in Kalkaska County. The proposed project involved
study of corridors for a new freeway to replace the existing roadway.
The Federal Highway Administration is issuing this Notice to withdraw
it's original Notice Of Intent dated April 14, 1995.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Preliminary scoping studies were undertaken
which resulted in several alternative alignments. Public meetings were
held to garner information and help shape the alternatives. An economic
study was prepared. This study concluded that while the region could
benefit from the proposed new highway, the state as a whole would not.
It was, therefore, determined that the proposed highway project would
not be an efficient statewide economic expenditure. This study in
conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation's increased
emphasis on system preservation rather than expansion had caused a
change in priorities. As a result, the Federal Highway Administration
has determined that an environmental impact statement is no longer
needed. In lieu of an EIS, the Federal Highway Administration and the
Michigan Department of Transportation are undertaking preservation
projects coupled with spot improvements to existing roadways in the
area. Should it be determined during this process that an EIS is needed
for a proposed project, one will be prepared following a new Notice Of
Intent.

    Issued on: February 1, 2000.
Norman R. Stoner,
Asst. Division Administrator Lansing, Michigan.
[FR Doc. 00-3970 Filed 2-17-00; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-22-M

 
 

Local Navigation

Jump to main content.