[Federal Register: August 31, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 168)] [Notices] [Page 46233] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr31au98-72] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of release of draft environmental assessment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces the release of a draft environmental assessment (EA) on a proposal to implement Phase I of road rehabilitation for US Route 209 within the park. EA Comment Period: Comments on or before September 26, 1998. Copies available at: Website: www.nps.gov/dewa Park Headquarters, River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324 Warren County Library, Belvidere, NJ 07823 Kemp Library, East Stroudsburg University, E Stroudsburg PA 18301 State Library of PA, PO Box 1601, Harrisburg, PA 17105 Easton Area Public Library, 6th and Church Street, Easton, PA 18042 Sussex County Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860 New Jersey State Library, 185 West State Street CN 520, Trenton, NJ 08625 Eastern Monroe Public Library, 1002 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Pike County Library, 201 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337 This draft environmental assessment, prepared by the National Park Service, deals with the environmental consequences of Phase I of proposed road rehabilitation of US Route 209. The project is proposed just south of the Milford town limits, with the rehabilitation of culverts, bridges and retaining walls between Bushkill and Milford. Specifically, this project proposes road rehabilitation between mile markers 18.1 and 20.8, and road structure rehabilitation at mile marker 7.8, 10.9, 14.6, 17.4 and 18.3. There will be traffic control and potential traffic delays associated with this work. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: US Route 209 is a primary north-south road along the Pennsylvania -side of the Delaware River, connecting Interstate-80 (I-80) and Interstate-84 (I-84). Within the boundaries of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, US Route 209 is a two- lane, undivided highway connecting the towns of Bushkill and Milford, Pennsylvania. This section of road is maintained by the National Park Service under the Federal Highways Program. The existing road surface has deteriorated and presents some potential safety-hazards. US Route 209 is an important north-south road within the park, and is a critical link for surrounding communities. The maintenance and repair of this road is vital to the annual average of 8,000 vehicles/day which use it. The EA is available for public comment. Any member of the public may file a written comment. Comments should be addressed to the Superintendent, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Superintendent, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill, PA 18324, 717-588-2418. Dated: August 19, 1998. William G. Laitner, Superintendent. Congressional Listing for Delaware Water Gap NRA Honorable Frank Lautenburg, U.S. Senate, SH-506 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-3002 Honorable Robert G. Torricelli, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC 20510-3001 Honorable Richard Santorum, U.S. Senate, SR 120 Senate Russell Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510 Honorable Arlen Specter, U.S. Senate, SH-530 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510-3802 Honorable Paul McHale, U.S. House of Representatives, 511 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515-3815 Honorable Joseph McDade, U.S. House of Representatives, 2370 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515-3810 Honorable Margaret Roukema, U.S. House of Representatives, 2244 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515-3005 Honorable Tom Ridge, State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA 17120 Honorable Christine Whitman, State House, Trenton, NJ 08625 [FR Doc. 98-23274 Filed 8-28-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-P