Part of the Montana State Library collection. Title from cover "October 2008." "This document is prepared in conformance with the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA, 75-1-201 MCA) requirements and contains the information required for an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the provisions of Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 18.2.237(2) and 18.2.239. This EA is also prepared in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements for an Environmental Assessment under 23 CFR 771.119, and Section 4(f) of the United States Department of Transportation Act under 23 CFR 774." "Submitted pursuant to 42 USC 4332(2)(c), 49 USC 303, Sections 75-1-201 & 2-3-104, MCA and Executive Orders 11990, 11988, and 12898 by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and the Montana Department of Transportation." Includes bibliographical references (p. 7-1 - 7-2) "The proposed action is to reconstruct approximately 21.2 miles (34.1 kilometers) of US Highway 212 between Red Lodge and Boyd, Montana. The proposed project starts at 8th Street in Red Lodge and ends approximately 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) north of Boyd. The purpose of the proposed project is to improve the roadway deficiencies and to improve the safety and operational characteristics of the roadway."