Matanuska River Terrace Erosion Area Acquisition Pilot Project, 33437 [E6-9002]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 111 / Friday, June 9, 2006 / Notices comment opportunity will be provided and individuals will have the opportunity to address the Committee at that time. Dated: June 5, 2006. Margaret J. Boland, Designated Federal Official. [FR Doc. 06–5243 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Matanuska River Terrace Erosion Area Acquisition Pilot Project Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice 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 Guidelines (40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly the Soil Conservation Service) Guidelines (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Robert Jones, State Conservationist, finds that neither the proposed action nor any of the alternatives is a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, and determine that an environmental impact statement is not needed for the Matanuska River Terrace Erosion Area Acquisition Pilot Project. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Jones, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Alaska State Office, 800 West Evergreen Avenue, Suite 100, Palmer, AK 99645– 6539; Phone: 907–761–7760; Fax: 907– 761–7790. 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, the preparation and review of an environmental impact statement are not needed for this project. The proposed action is for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) to acquire fee simple title to eligible selected properties (∼3–4) within the project areas described located near the communities of Sutton and Palmer, AK. Participation by the landowner is strictly voluntary. All real property acquisition will be made at appraised VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:01 Jun 08, 2006 Jkt 208001 fair market value in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Applications for assistance will be ranked in accordance with the criteria agreed upon by the MSB and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The highest ranked property, as determined by NRCS, will be acquired first according to criteria parameters. Acquisitions will be limited to available Federal funding ($594,000). All property acquired under this project will have the structures demolished and/or removed; wells, septic systems, and underground storage tanks decommissioned or removed as required by State law; and the site restored to support natural terrace and riparian values and functions, in perpetuity. A Cooperative Agreement between MSB and NRCS will be reached that defines the roles and responsibilities of each organization for pre- and post implementation. Covenant Stipulations will be placed on each acquired property designating allowable land use and management. The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency and other interested parties. A limited number of copies of the Environmental Assessment and 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 Robert Jones. No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal Register. Dated: June 1, 2006. Robert Jones, State Conservationist. [FR Doc. E6–9002 Filed 6–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed additions to and deletions from Procurement List. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products previously furnished by such agencies. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33437 Comments Must be Received on or Before: July 9, 2006. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT COMMENTS CONTACT: Sheryl D. Kennerly, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or e-mail SKennerly@jwod.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product or service will be required to procure the products and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following products and services are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products Product/NSNS: SKILCRAFT Spritz n’ Mop, M.R. 1097—Refill, M.R. 1087— SKILCRAFT Spritz n’ Mop. E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 111 (Friday, June 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 33437]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9002]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Matanuska River Terrace Erosion Area Acquisition Pilot Project

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice 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 Guidelines (40 
CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service 
(formerly the Soil Conservation Service) Guidelines (7 CFR part 650); 
the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Robert Jones, State Conservationist, finds that neither 
the proposed action nor any of the alternatives is a major Federal 
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, 
and determine that an environmental impact statement is not needed for 
the Matanuska River Terrace Erosion Area Acquisition Pilot Project.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Jones, State 
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Alaska State 
Office, 800 West Evergreen Avenue, Suite 100, Palmer, AK 99645-6539; 
Phone: 907-761-7760; Fax: 907-761-7790.

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, the preparation and review of an 
environmental impact statement are not needed for this project.
    The proposed action is for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) to 
acquire fee simple title to eligible selected properties (~3-4) within 
the project areas described located near the communities of Sutton and 
Palmer, AK. Participation by the landowner is strictly voluntary. All 
real property acquisition will be made at appraised fair market value 
in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Applications 
for assistance will be ranked in accordance with the criteria agreed 
upon by the MSB and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 
The highest ranked property, as determined by NRCS, will be acquired 
first according to criteria parameters. Acquisitions will be limited to 
available Federal funding ($594,000). All property acquired under this 
project will have the structures demolished and/or removed; wells, 
septic systems, and underground storage tanks decommissioned or removed 
as required by State law; and the site restored to support natural 
terrace and riparian values and functions, in perpetuity. A Cooperative 
Agreement between MSB and NRCS will be reached that defines the roles 
and responsibilities of each organization for pre- and post 
implementation. Covenant Stipulations will be placed on each acquired 
property designating allowable land use and management.
    The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been 
forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency and other interested 
parties. A limited number of copies of the Environmental Assessment and 
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 Robert Jones.
    No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be 
taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: June 1, 2006.
Robert Jones,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. E6-9002 Filed 6-8-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-16-P
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