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Download as PDF 73232 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 236 / Friday, December 9, 2005 / Notices document on all parties listed on the official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010. Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR 385.2201(e)(1)(v). The following is a list of off-therecord communications recently received by the Secretary of the Commission. The communications listed are grouped bydocket numbers in ascending order. These filings are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be Docket No. Date received Prohibited: 1. ER03–563–030 ................................................................................... 2. Project Nos. 2539–000 and 12522–000 ............................................. Exempt: 1. PF05–14–000 ...................................................................................... 2. Project No. 459–128–000 ................................................................... 3. Project Nos. 2111–000, 2071–000 and 935–000 ............................... 4. Project Nos. 2153–000 ....................................................................... 5. Project No. 2219–000 ......................................................................... 6 Project No. 2630–000 .......................................................................... 7 Project Nos. 9185–009 and 9184–013 ................................................ 8 Project Nos. 9185–009 and 9134–013 ................................................ 1 One viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC, Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866)208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202)502–8659. Presenter or requester 11–9–05 ............................................. 11–15–05 ........................................... Alice & David Cornish. Elizabeth Wright.1 11–16–05 11–28–05 11–16–05 11–16–05 11–22–05 11–16–05 11–22–05 11–25–05 Amy Davis. Peter Goode. Nancy Kochan. Nancy Kochan. Hon. Orrin G. Hatch. Kirk E. Ranzetta. Sarah Kulpa. Sarah Kulpa. ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... of five postcard submittals filed in Project Nos. 2539–000 and 12522–000 between November 15, 2005 and November 30, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–7095 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM06–7–000] Proposed Amendments to Blanket Construction Certificates; Notice of Petition for Rulemaking December 5, 2005. On November 22, 2005, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and the Natural Gas Supply Association filed a petition under § 385.2087(a) of the Commission’s regulations seeking a rulemaking to make certain regulatory and policy changes that they contend will improve the ability of the natural industry to ensure the adequacy of the interstate pipeline infrastructure. Specifically, the petition seeks a rulemaking to eliminate the exclusion of mainline expansions, underground storage enhancements, and LNG takeaway facilities from blanket eligibility under § 157.202(b)(2)(ii)(C) and (D) of the Commission’s regulations. They also request that the Commission revise the blanket dollar limits under § 157.208(d) of the Commission’s regulations to reflect updated project development and construction costs. Finally, they ask that the Commission issue a policy statement or rule to clarify that it would not constitute undue discrimination for VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:22 Dec 08, 2005 Jkt 208001 a project’s ‘‘foundation shippers’’ to receive favorable rate treatment compared with other shippers in the same project. The Commission has not yet determined whether the public interest would be served by conducting the rulemaking proposed by the petitioners and, in its discretion, brings this petition to the attention of the public. This notice is not a notice of proposed rulemaking, but merely provides the public with an opportunity to comment in writing on the question of whether the Commission should take further action on the petition. Any person desiring to be heard with reference to the petition should file comments on or before January 17, 2006. The petition is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection at the Commission’s Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at http:/www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Nora E. Donovan, Management Analyst. [FR Doc. E5–7100 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6670–02] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (EDP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at (202) 564–7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated May 18, 2001 (97 FR 27647). Draft EISs EIS No. 20050348, EDP No. D–NPS– L65492–WA, Bey’s Landing National Historical Reserve General Management Plan, Implementation, Town of Coupeville, Island County, WA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project; however, EPA did request clarification of future environmental monitoring activities. Rating LO. EIS No. 20050382, EDP No. D–BIA– F60008–WI, Menominee Casino-Hotel 223-Acre Fee-to-Trust Transfer and Casino Project, Implementation, Federal Trust, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (Tribe), in City of Kenosha and County of Kenosha, WI. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about general E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 236 / Friday, December 9, 2005 / Notices conformity, energy and water conservation, and cumulative impacts analysis. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20050406, EDP No. D–FHW– L40228–WA, South Park Bridge Project, Proposes to Rehabilitate or Replace the Historic South Park Ridge over the Duwamish Waterway at 14th/16 Avenue S, U.S. Coast Guard Permit and U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, King County, WA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality, hazardous waste, and environmental justice impacts related to the project, and requested additional information in the final EIS. Rating EC1. EIS No. 20050421, EDP No. D–HUD– C85046–NY, Ashburton Avenue Master Plan and Urban Renewal Plan/Mulford Hope VI Revitalization Plan, Development, Implementation, Yonkers City, Westchester County, NY. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts and the need for a General Conformity Determination. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20050445, EDP No. D–NPS– J61108–SD, Badlands National Park/ North Unit General Management Plan, Implementation, Jackson, Pennington and Shannon Counties, SD. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential air quality, riparian and other water resources, and wildlife habitat impacts, and recommended further evaluation of these impacts, including a discussion of potential mitigation measures, be included in the Final EIS. Rating EC2. Final EISs EIS No. 20050443, ERP No. F–FHW– H40182–00, US–159 Missouri River Crossing Project, Rehabilitation or Replacement of the Missouri River Bridge at Rulo, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Richardson County, NE and Holt County, MO. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project and appreciates the additional coordination afforded to 4(f) properties, as well as the inclusion of Traffic System Management/Travel Demand Management in combination with the preferred alternative. EIS No. 20050458, ERP No. F–AFS– J65450–SD, Deerfield Project Area, Proposes to Implement Multiple Resource Management Actions, Mystic Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, SD. Summary: EPA remains concerned about water quality impacts from additional runoff and related erosion and sediment losses. In addition, EPA continues to express environmental concerns about cumulative impacts to VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:22 Dec 08, 2005 Jkt 208001 soils, water quality, aquatic resources, and fish and wildlife habitats and populations. Dated: December 6, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E5–7121 Filed 12–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6670–01] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7167 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed November 28, 2005 Through December 2, 2005 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20050501, Draft EIS, NRS, AR, Walnut Bayou Irrigation Project, Natural Resource Plan for the Little Red River Watershed, Little River County, AR, Comment Period Ends: January 23, 2006, Contact: Kalven L. Trice 501–301–3100. EIS No. 20050502, Final EIS, AFS, MT, Fishtrap Project, Proposed Timber Harvest, Prescribed Burning, Road Construction and Other Restoration Activities, Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Sanders County, MT, Wait Period Ends: January 9, 2006, Contact: Randy Hojem 406–826–4308. EIS No. 20050503, Draft EIS, GSA, WA, Peace Arch Port of Entry Redevelopment Project, Improvements to Security, Safety and Functionality, Canadian Border in Blaine, Whatcom County, WA, Comment Period Ends: January 23, 2006, Contact: Michael Levine 253– 931–7263. EIS No. 20050504, Draft Supplement, COE, MO, St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway Project, Channel Enlargement and Improvement, Revised Information to Clarify and Address Issues of Concern, Flood Control National Economic Development (NED), New Madrid, Mississippi and Scott Counties, MO, Comment Period Ends: January 23, 2006, Contact: Danny Ward 901–544– 0709. EIS No. 20050505, Final EIS, AFS, 00, Caribou Travel Plan Revision, Determine the Motorized Road and Trail System, Implementation, PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73233 Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Westside, Soda Spring and Montpeller Ranger Districts, Bannock, Bear River, Bonneville, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power Counties, ID; Box Elder and Cache Counties, UT and Lincoln County, WY, Wait Period Ends: January 9, 2006, Contact: Deb Tiller 208–557–5779. EIS No. 20050506, Final EIS, NOA, 00, Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, To Conserve and Enhance Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Designation and Minimization of Advise Impacts, Coast Exclusive Economic Zone, WA, OR and CA, Wait Period Ends: January 9, 2006, Contact: Dr. Robert Lohn 206–526– 6150. EIS No. 20050507, Draft EIS, BLM, NV, Sheep Complex, Big Springs and Owyhee Grazing Allotments Sensitive Bird Species Project, Determine Impacts of Livestock Grazing, Elko County, NV, Comment Period Ends: January 23, 2006, Contact: Lorrie West 775–753–0200. EIS No. 20050508, Final EIS, NPS, IN, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial General Management Plan, Implementation, Lincoln City Spencer County, IN, Wait Period Ends: January 9, 2006, Contact: Nick Chevance 402– 661–1844. EIS No. 20050509, Final Supplement, COE, FL, Central and Southern Florida Project, Tamiami Trail Modifications, Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park, Authorized Flow of Water from WCA–38 and the L–29 Canal North of the Tamiami Trail, Dade County, FL, Wait Period Ends: January 9, 2006, Contact: Dr. Jonathan Moulding 904– 232–2286. EIS No. 20050510, Draft EIS, FHW, 00, I–81 Corridor Improvement Study in Virginia , Transportation Improvements from the Tennessee Border to the West Virginia Border, (Tier 1), Several Counties, VA and WV, Comment Period Ends: February 17, 2006, Contact: John Simkins 804– 775–3342. EIS No. 20050511, Draft EIS, DOE, PA, Gilberton Coal-to-Clean Fuels and Power Project, Construction and Operation a New Demonstration Plant, Schuylkill County, PA, Comment Period Ends: February 8, 2006, Contact: Janice L. Bell 1–866– 576–8240. EIS No. 20050512, Final EIS, NPS, DC, Rock Creek Park and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Project, General Management Plan, Implementation, Washington, DC, Wait Period Ends: January 9, 2006, E:\FR\FM\09DEN1.SGM 09DEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6670-02]


Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of 
EPA Comments

    Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental 
Review Process (EDP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and 
section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. 
Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of 
Federal Activities at (202) 564-7167.
    An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental 
impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated May 18, 2001 (97 FR 
27647).

Draft EISs

    EIS No. 20050348, EDP No. D-NPS-L65492-WA, Bey's Landing National 
Historical Reserve General Management Plan, Implementation, Town of 
Coupeville, Island County, WA.
    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project; however, EPA 
did request clarification of future environmental monitoring 
activities. Rating LO.
    EIS No. 20050382, EDP No. D-BIA-F60008-WI, Menominee Casino-Hotel 
223-Acre Fee-to-Trust Transfer and Casino Project, Implementation, 
Federal Trust, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (Tribe), in City of 
Kenosha and County of Kenosha, WI.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about general

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conformity, energy and water conservation, and cumulative impacts 
analysis. Rating EC2.
    EIS No. 20050406, EDP No. D-FHW-L40228-WA, South Park Bridge 
Project, Proposes to Rehabilitate or Replace the Historic South Park 
Ridge over the Duwamish Waterway at 14th/16 Avenue S, U.S. Coast Guard 
Permit and U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, King County, WA.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality, 
hazardous waste, and environmental justice impacts related to the 
project, and requested additional information in the final EIS. Rating 
EC1.
    EIS No. 20050421, EDP No. D-HUD-C85046-NY, Ashburton Avenue Master 
Plan and Urban Renewal Plan/Mulford Hope VI Revitalization Plan, 
Development, Implementation, Yonkers City, Westchester County, NY.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality 
impacts and the need for a General Conformity Determination. Rating 
EC2.
    EIS No. 20050445, EDP No. D-NPS-J61108-SD, Badlands National Park/
North Unit General Management Plan, Implementation, Jackson, Pennington 
and Shannon Counties, SD.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential air 
quality, riparian and other water resources, and wildlife habitat 
impacts, and recommended further evaluation of these impacts, including 
a discussion of potential mitigation measures, be included in the Final 
EIS. Rating EC2.

Final EISs

    EIS No. 20050443, ERP No. F-FHW-H40182-00, US-159 Missouri River 
Crossing Project, Rehabilitation or Replacement of the Missouri River 
Bridge at Rulo, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, 
Richardson County, NE and Holt County, MO.
    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project and 
appreciates the additional coordination afforded to 4(f) properties, as 
well as the inclusion of Traffic System Management/Travel Demand 
Management in combination with the preferred alternative.
    EIS No. 20050458, ERP No. F-AFS-J65450-SD, Deerfield Project Area, 
Proposes to Implement Multiple Resource Management Actions, Mystic 
Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, SD.
    Summary: EPA remains concerned about water quality impacts from 
additional runoff and related erosion and sediment losses. In addition, 
EPA continues to express environmental concerns about cumulative 
impacts to soils, water quality, aquatic resources, and fish and 
wildlife habitats and populations.

    Dated: December 6, 2006.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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