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Comments received in response to this
solicitation, including names and
addresses of those who comment, will
be considered part of the public record
on this proposed action and will be
available for public inspection.
Comments submitted anonymously will
be accepted and considered; however,
those who submit anonymous
comments will not have standing to
appeal the subsequent decision under
36 CFR part 215. Additionally, pursuant
to 7 CFR 1.27(d), any person may
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showing how the Freedom of
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may be granted in only very limited
circumstances, such as to protect trade
secrets. The Forest Service will inform
the requester of the agency’s decision
regarding the request for confidentiality,
and where the request is denied, the
agency will return the submission and
notify the requester that the comments
may be resubmitted with or without
name and address within 7 days.
Permits or Licenses Required: Permits
required for implementation include the
following:
1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
—Approvals of discharge of dredged or
fill material into the waters of the
United States under Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act;
—Approval of the construction of
structures or work in navigable waters
of the United States under section 10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899;
2. Environmental Protection Agency
—National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (402) Permit;
—Review Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan;
3. State of Alaska, Department of
Natural Resources
—Tideland Permit and Lease or
Easement;
4. State of Alaska, Department of
Environmental Conservation
—Solid Waste Disposal Permit;
—Certification of Compliance with
Alaska Water Quality Standards (401
Certification)
Responsible Official: The Forest
Supervisor, Tongass National Forest,
Federal Building, Ketchikan, Alaska
99901, is the responsible official. The
responsible official will consider the
comments, response, disclosure of
environmental consequences, and
applicable laws, regulations, and
policies in making the decision and
stating the rationale in the Record of
Decision.
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(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22;
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21)
Dated: May 7, 2006.
Forrest Cole,
Forest Supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
Yellow River Watershed Structure No.
3: Gwinnett County, GA
Natural Resources
Conservation Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability of a
finding of no significant impact.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102[2][c]
of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, the Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations [40
CFR part 1500]; and the Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Regulations [7 CFR part 650]; the
Natural Resources Conservation Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives
notice that an environmental impact
statement is not being prepared for the
Yellow River Watershed Structure No.
3, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cran
Upshaw, Economist, Federal Building,
355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens,
Georgia 30601, Telephone [706] 546–
2277, e-mail cran.upshaw@ga.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Environmental Assessment of this
federally assisted action indicates that
the project will not cause significant
local, regional, or national impacts on
the environment. As a result of these
findings, James E. Tillman, Sr., State
Conservationist, has determined that the
preparation and review of an
environmental impact statement is not
needed for this project.
The project purpose is continued
flood prevention. The planned works of
improvement include upgrading an
existing floodwater retarding structure.
The Notice of a Finding of No
Significant Impact [FONSI] has been
forwarded to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and to various
Federal, State, and local agencies and
interest parties. A limited number of the
FONSI are available to fill single copy
requests at the above address. Basic data
developed during the environmental
assessment are on file and may be
reviewed by contacting Cran Upshaw at
the above number.
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No administrative action on
implementation of the proposal will be
taken until 30 days after the date of this
publication in the Federal Register.
Signed in Athens, Georgia, on May 4, 2006.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
[This activity is listed in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance under
10.904, Watershed Protection and Flood
Prevention, and is subject to the
provisions of Executive Order 12372,
which requires inter-government
consultation with State and local
officials].
Finding of No Significant Impact for
Yellow River Watershed Structure No. 3
Gwinnett County, Georgia, April 27, 2006.
Introduction
The Yellow River Watershed is a federally
assisted action authorized for planning under
Public Law 106–472, the Small Watershed
Rehabilitation Act, which amends Public
Law 83–566, the Watershed Protection and
Flood Prevention Act. An environmental
assessment was undertaken in conjunction
with development of the watershed plan.
This assessment was conducted in
consultation with local, State, and Federal
agencies as well as with interested
organizations and individuals. Data
developed during the assessment are
available for public review at the following
location: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 355
East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia
30601.
Recommended Action
This document describes a plan for
upgrading an existing floodwater retarding
structure, Yellow River Watershed Structure
No. 3 [Y–3], to meet current dam safety
criteria in Georgia. The plan calls for
construction of a roller-compacted concrete
labyrinth with orifice spillway over the top
of an existing earthen embankment. Works of
improvement will be accomplished by
providing financial and technical assistance
through an eligible local sponsor.
The principal project measures are to:
1. Construct a roller-compacted concrete
labyrinth with orifice spillway over the top
of an existing earthen embankment. This
constructed emergency spillway is designed
to bring the existing dam into compliance
with current dam safety criteria in Georgia.
2. The measures will be planned and
installed by developing a contract with the
current operator of the dam.
Effects of Recommended Action
Installing the roller-compacted concrete
labyrinth with orifice spillway will bring
Yellow River Watershed Structure No. 3 into
compliance with current dam safety criteria.
This will essentially eliminate the risk to loss
of life for individuals in 39 homes, 1
commercial property, 2 miles of roadway and
5 bridges. Additional effects will include
continued protection against flooding,
continued water quality benefits, continued
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fishing activities, continued recreational
opportunities, protected land values,
protected road and utility networks, and
reduced maintenance costs for public
infrastructure.
Wildlife habitat will not be disturbed
during installation activities. No wetlands,
wildlife habitat, fisheries, prime farmland, or
cultural resources will be destroyed or
threatened by this project. Some 11.3 acres of
wetland and wetland type wildlife habitat
will be preserved. Fishery habitats will also
be maintained.
No endangered or threatened plant or
animal species will be adversely affected by
the project.
There are no wilderness areas in the
watershed.
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Alternatives
Seven alternative plans of action were
considered in project planning. No
significant adverse environmental impacts
are anticipated from installation of the
selected alternative. Also, the planned action
is the most practical, complete, and
acceptable means of protecting life and
property of downstream residents.
Consultation—Public Participation
Original sponsoring organizations include
the Gwinnett County Government, Gwinnett
County Soil and Water Conservation District,
and the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource
Conservation and Development Council. At
the initiation of the planning process,
meetings were held with representatives of
the original sponsoring organizations to
ascertain their interest and concerns
regarding the Yellow River Watershed.
Gwinnett County agreed to serve as ‘‘lead
sponsor’’ being responsible for leading the
planning process with assistance from NRCS.
As lead sponsor they also agreed to provide
non-federal cost-share, property rights,
operation and maintenance, and public
participation during, and beyond, the
planning process
An Interdisciplinary Planning Team
provided for the ‘‘technical’’ administration
of this project. Technical administration
includes tasks pursuant to the NRCS ninestep planning process, and planning
procedures outlined in the NRCS-National
Planning Procedures Handbook. Examples of
tasks completed by the Planning Team
include, but are not limited to, Preliminary
Investigations, Hydrologic Analysis,
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys, Economic
Analysis, Formulating and Evaluating
Alternatives, and Writing the Watershed
Plan—Environmental Assessment. Data
collected from partner agencies, databases,
landowners, and others throughout the entire
planning process, were presented at the
public meeting on April 14, 2005. Informal
discussions amongst planning team
members, partner agencies, and landowners
were conducted throughout the entire
planning period.
A Technical Advisory Group was
developed to aid the Planning Team with the
planning process. The following agencies
were involved in developing this plan and
provided representation on the Technical
Advisory Group:
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• Gwinnett County Government
• Gwinnett County Soil and Water
Conservation Districts
• Georgia Department of Natural
Resources, Environmental Protection
Division [EPD], Safe Dams Program
• Georgia Department of Natural
Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
[WRD], Game and Fisheries Section
• United States Environmental Protection
Agency [EPA], Region IV
• USDA, Natural Resources Conservation
Service [NRCS]
• USDI, Fish and Wildlife Service [F&WS]
• US Army Corps of Engineers [COE]
Public Participation
A public meeting was held on April 14,
2005 to explain the Small Watershed
Rehabilitation Program and to scope resource
problems, issues, and concerns of local
residents associated with the Y–3 project
area. Potential alternative solutions to bring
Y–3 into compliance with current dam safety
criteria were also presented. Through a
voting process, eleven meeting participants
heard summaries of planning
accomplishments to date provided input on
issues and concerns to be considered in the
planning process, were made aware of results
from the reservoir sedimentation survey, and
identified which planning alternative [i.e. No
Action, Decommission, Structural, NonStructural] was most desirable.
Conclusion
The Environmental Assessment
summarized above indicates that this Federal
action will not cause significant adverse
local, regional, or national impacts on the
environment. Therefore, based on the above
findings, I have determined that an
environmental impact statement for the
recommended plan of action on Yellow River
Watershed Structure No. 3 is not required.
Dated: May 4, 2006.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. E6–7306 Filed 5–12–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
(A–201–830)
Notice of Final Results of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review: Carbon
and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From
Mexico
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On November 7, 2005, the
Department of Commerce (the
Department) published the preliminary
results of its second administrative
review of the antidumping duty order
on carbon and certain alloy steel wire
rod from Mexico. The review covers two
AGENCY:
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producers of the subject merchandise.
The period of review (POR) is October
1, 2003, through September 30, 2004.
Based on our analysis of comments
received, these final results differ from
the preliminary results. The final results
are listed below in the ‘‘Final Results of
Review’’ section.
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 15, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tipten Troidl or Jolanta Lawska, at (202)
482–1767 or (202) 482–8362,
respectively; AD/CVD Operations,
Office 3, Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
Street & Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On November 7, 2005, the Department
published in the Federal Register the
preliminary results of the first
administrative review of the
antidumping duty order on carbon and
certain alloy steel wire rod from Mexico.
See Preliminary Results of Antidumping
Duty Administrative Review: Carbon
and Certain Steel Alloy Steel Wire Rod
from Mexico, 70 FR 67422 (November 7,
2005) (Preliminary Results). On
December 7, 2005, petitioners 1
requested a hearing, and on December 7,
2005, Hylsa Puebla, S.A. de C.V. (Hylsa)
also requested a hearing. On January 6,
2006, both petitioners and Hylsa
withdrew their requests for a hearing.
No other interested parties requested a
hearing.
We invited parties to comment on the
Preliminary Results. On December 14,
2005, we received case briefs from
Siderurgica Lazaro Cardenas Las
Truchas S.A. de C.V. (SICARTSA),
Hysla, and petitioners. All parties
submitted rebuttal briefs on December
19, 2005.
Scope of the Order
The merchandise subject to this order
is certain hot–rolled products of carbon
steel and alloy steel, in coils, of
approximately round cross section, 5.00
mm or more, but less than 19.00 mm, in
solid cross-sectional diameter.
Specifically excluded are steel
products possessing the above–noted
physical characteristics and meeting the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS) definitions for
(a) Stainless steel; (b) tool steel; c) high
nickel steel; (d) ball bearing steel; and
(e) concrete reinforcing bars and rods.
Also excluded are (f) free machining
1 Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., ISG Georgetown
Inc., Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc., and
North Star Steel Texas, Inc.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Yellow River Watershed Structure No. 3: Gwinnett County, GA
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability of a finding of no significant impact.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102[2][c] of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations
[40 CFR part 1500]; and the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Regulations [7 CFR part 650]; the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an
environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the Yellow
River Watershed Structure No. 3, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cran Upshaw, Economist, Federal
Building, 355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, Telephone
[706] 546-2277, e-mail cran.upshaw@ga.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Assessment of this
federally assisted action indicates that the project will not cause
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As
a result of these findings, James E. Tillman, Sr., State
Conservationist, has determined that the preparation and review of an
environmental impact statement is not needed for this project.
The project purpose is continued flood prevention. The planned
works of improvement include upgrading an existing floodwater retarding
structure.
The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact [FONSI] has been
forwarded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and to various
Federal, State, and local agencies and interest parties. A limited
number of the FONSI are available to fill single copy requests at the
above address. Basic data developed during the environmental assessment
are on file and may be reviewed by contacting Cran Upshaw at the above
number.
No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be
taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal
Register.
Signed in Athens, Georgia, on May 4, 2006.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
[This activity is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
under 10.904, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention, and is subject
to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which requires inter-
government consultation with State and local officials].
Finding of No Significant Impact for Yellow River Watershed
Structure No. 3 Gwinnett County, Georgia, April 27, 2006.
Introduction
The Yellow River Watershed is a federally assisted action
authorized for planning under Public Law 106-472, the Small
Watershed Rehabilitation Act, which amends Public Law 83-566, the
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. An environmental
assessment was undertaken in conjunction with development of the
watershed plan. This assessment was conducted in consultation with
local, State, and Federal agencies as well as with interested
organizations and individuals. Data developed during the assessment
are available for public review at the following location: U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service,
355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601.
Recommended Action
This document describes a plan for upgrading an existing
floodwater retarding structure, Yellow River Watershed Structure No.
3 [Y-3], to meet current dam safety criteria in Georgia. The plan
calls for construction of a roller-compacted concrete labyrinth with
orifice spillway over the top of an existing earthen embankment.
Works of improvement will be accomplished by providing financial and
technical assistance through an eligible local sponsor.
The principal project measures are to:
1. Construct a roller-compacted concrete labyrinth with orifice
spillway over the top of an existing earthen embankment. This
constructed emergency spillway is designed to bring the existing dam
into compliance with current dam safety criteria in Georgia.
2. The measures will be planned and installed by developing a
contract with the current operator of the dam.
Effects of Recommended Action
Installing the roller-compacted concrete labyrinth with orifice
spillway will bring Yellow River Watershed Structure No. 3 into
compliance with current dam safety criteria. This will essentially
eliminate the risk to loss of life for individuals in 39 homes, 1
commercial property, 2 miles of roadway and 5 bridges. Additional
effects will include continued protection against flooding,
continued water quality benefits, continued
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fishing activities, continued recreational opportunities, protected
land values, protected road and utility networks, and reduced
maintenance costs for public infrastructure.
Wildlife habitat will not be disturbed during installation
activities. No wetlands, wildlife habitat, fisheries, prime
farmland, or cultural resources will be destroyed or threatened by
this project. Some 11.3 acres of wetland and wetland type wildlife
habitat will be preserved. Fishery habitats will also be maintained.
No endangered or threatened plant or animal species will be
adversely affected by the project.
There are no wilderness areas in the watershed.
Alternatives
Seven alternative plans of action were considered in project
planning. No significant adverse environmental impacts are
anticipated from installation of the selected alternative. Also, the
planned action is the most practical, complete, and acceptable means
of protecting life and property of downstream residents.
Consultation--Public Participation
Original sponsoring organizations include the Gwinnett County
Government, Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District,
and the Upper Ocmulgee River Resource Conservation and Development
Council. At the initiation of the planning process, meetings were
held with representatives of the original sponsoring organizations
to ascertain their interest and concerns regarding the Yellow River
Watershed. Gwinnett County agreed to serve as ``lead sponsor'' being
responsible for leading the planning process with assistance from
NRCS. As lead sponsor they also agreed to provide non-federal cost-
share, property rights, operation and maintenance, and public
participation during, and beyond, the planning process
An Interdisciplinary Planning Team provided for the
``technical'' administration of this project. Technical
administration includes tasks pursuant to the NRCS nine-step
planning process, and planning procedures outlined in the NRCS-
National Planning Procedures Handbook. Examples of tasks completed
by the Planning Team include, but are not limited to, Preliminary
Investigations, Hydrologic Analysis, Reservoir Sedimentation
Surveys, Economic Analysis, Formulating and Evaluating Alternatives,
and Writing the Watershed Plan--Environmental Assessment. Data
collected from partner agencies, databases, landowners, and others
throughout the entire planning process, were presented at the public
meeting on April 14, 2005. Informal discussions amongst planning
team members, partner agencies, and landowners were conducted
throughout the entire planning period.
A Technical Advisory Group was developed to aid the Planning
Team with the planning process. The following agencies were involved
in developing this plan and provided representation on the Technical
Advisory Group:
Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental
Protection Division [EPD], Safe Dams Program
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife
Resources Division [WRD], Game and Fisheries Section
United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA],
Region IV
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]
USDI, Fish and Wildlife Service [F&WS]
US Army Corps of Engineers [COE]
Public Participation
A public meeting was held on April 14, 2005 to explain the Small
Watershed Rehabilitation Program and to scope resource problems,
issues, and concerns of local residents associated with the Y-3
project area. Potential alternative solutions to bring Y-3 into
compliance with current dam safety criteria were also presented.
Through a voting process, eleven meeting participants heard
summaries of planning accomplishments to date provided input on
issues and concerns to be considered in the planning process, were
made aware of results from the reservoir sedimentation survey, and
identified which planning alternative [i.e. No Action, Decommission,
Structural, Non-Structural] was most desirable.
Conclusion
The Environmental Assessment summarized above indicates that
this Federal action will not cause significant adverse local,
regional, or national impacts on the environment. Therefore, based
on the above findings, I have determined that an environmental
impact statement for the recommended plan of action on Yellow River
Watershed Structure No. 3 is not required.
Dated: May 4, 2006.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. E6-7306 Filed 5-12-06; 8:45 am]
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