Action
Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Summary
The FTA and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed transit terminal project in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The EIS will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) of 1969 and the regulations implementing NEPA set forth in 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508 and 23 CFR Part 771, as well as provision of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act--A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The purpose of this Notice is to: <bullet> Advise the public of FTA serving as the lead Federal agency; <bullet> Provide information on the proposed project, purpose and need for the project, and alternatives to be considered; and <bullet> Invite public and agency participation in the EIS process. The EIS will examine alternatives to provide a facility to serve as a destination and transfer point for a variety of regional and local transportation services in Downtown Atlanta.