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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
August 28, 2007
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Start of Study for NC 3, Widen to multi-lanes from K4(nnapolis
(U-2009) to SR 1691 (Loop Road), 2.5 miles, Cabarrus County,
Division 10, WBS 39010.1.1, STP-0003(6), TIP U-3440
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project
development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed widening of NC 3 to a multi-lane
facility from Kannapolis Parkway (U-2009) to SR 1691 (Loop Road). The project is included in the
2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in
fiscal year 2011 and construction in fiscal year 2013.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential
environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be
required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed
project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would
appreciate your response by November 2, 2007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please
notify the project engineer.
It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Impact Statement/Finding of No
Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Kristina Solberg, P.E., Project
Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 259. Please include the TIP Project Number in
all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
August 28, 2007
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager
Project Development and Environmental
Start of Study for NC 3, Widen to multi-lanes from Wnnapolis
(U-2009) to SR 1691 (Loop Road), 2.5 miles, Cabarrus County,
Division 10, WBS 39010.1.1, STP-0003(6), TIP U-3440
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project
development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed widening of NC 3 to a multi-lane
facility from Kannapolis Parkway (U-2009) to SR 1691 (Loop Road). The project is included in the
2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in
fiscal year 2011 and construction in fiscal year 2013.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential
environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be
required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed
project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would
appreciate your response by November 2, 2007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please
notify the project engineer.
It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Impact Statement/Finding of No
Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact K istina Solberg, P.E., Project
Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 259. Please include the TIP Project Number in
all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Project Review Form
Project Number
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This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review
_ Asheville ir _ Soil & Water _ Marine Fisheries
Fayetteville V- Water _ Coastal Management
?Mooresville - Aquifer Protection . `(Vildlife _D15-k-
Raleigh ? Land Quality Engineer v--forest Resources
Washington _ Water Resources ./environmental Health
Wilmington ?Parks & Recreation _ Solid Waste Mgmt-
Winston-Salem _V_Xxater Quality DT Radiation Protection
Air Quality _ Other
Manager Sign-Off/Region: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency:
Response (check all applicable)
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- Other (specify or attach comments)
RETURN TO:
Melba McGee
Environmental Coordinator
Office of Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
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