Gulf of Mexico Program Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting, 35268-35269 [E6-9573]

Download as PDF 35268 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 117 / Monday, June 19, 2006 / Notices purchased from BLM under one of the timber contracts. Alternatives An alternative alignment of the tap line from Lewiston Tap to Lewiston Substation was identified, and an alignment crossing above Lewiston Dam was also explored. Western will use input from the public scoping process to determine if other alternatives should be developed and analyzed. No Action Alternative Under the No Action alternative, none of the proposed facilities would be constructed, and the existing 12-kV distribution line would be left in place. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Agency Responsibilities Western has determined an EIS is required, in light of concerns about potential impact on northern spotted owls, their designated critical habitat, and on Late Successional Reserve forest. Western will be the lead Federal agency for preparing the EIS, as defined in 40 CFR 1501.5. In addition, USFS and BLM have been designated cooperating agencies. Western invites interested agencies, tribes, organizations, and members of the public to submit comments or suggestions to assist in identifying environmental issues and in determining the proper scope of the EIS. Western will invite other Federal, State, and local agencies, and tribal governments with jurisdiction by law or special expertise, with respect to environmental issues, to be cooperating agencies on the EIS, as defined in 40 CFR 1501.6. Such agencies also may make a request to Western to be a cooperating agency. Designated cooperating agencies have certain responsibilities to support the NEPA process, as specified in 40 CFR 1501.6 (b). Environmental Issues This notice is to inform agencies and the public of the proposed project and solicit comments and suggestions for consideration in preparing the scope of the EIS. To help the public frame its comments, this notice contains a list of potential environmental issues Western has tentatively identified for analysis. These issues include: 1. Impacts on protected, threatened, endangered, or sensitive species of animals or plants or their critical habitats; 2. Impacts on other biological resources; 3. Impacts on land use, recreation, and transportation; 4. Impacts on floodplains and wetlands; VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:46 Jun 16, 2006 Jkt 208001 5. Impacts on cultural or historic resources and tribal values; 6. Impacts on human health and safety; 7. Impacts on air, soil, and water resources (including air quality, surface water impacts, and ground water impacts); 8. Visual impacts; and 9. Socioeconomic impacts and disproportionately high and adverse impacts to minority and low-income populations. This list is not intended to be allinclusive or to imply any predetermination of impacts. Western invites interested parties to suggest specific issues within these general categories, or other issues not included above, to be considered in the scope of the EIS. Public Participation Opportunities for public participation are planned for the entire EIS process. Western anticipates the EIS process will take about 12 months and will include open-house public scoping meetings; consultation and involvement with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, and tribal governments; public review and hearings on the published Draft EIS; a review and comment period; a published Final EIS; and publication of a ROD. The USFS and BLM will publish separate RODs on their agency decisions. Additional informal public meetings could be held in the proposed project area if public interest and issues indicate a need. Western will mail newsletters to the mailing list developed for the proposed project to communicate project status and developments. Anyone may request to be placed on the mailing list. Western will hold a 30-day scoping period to ensure interested members of the public, representatives of groups, and Federal, state, and local agencies, and tribal governments have an opportunity to provide input on the scope of alternatives and issues that will be addressed in the EIS. As part of the scoping period, Western will hold public open-house scoping meetings near the project area. Interested individuals and groups are invited to attend anytime between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. according to the dates and locations noted above. The open-house scoping meetings will be informal, with Western representatives available for one-on-one discussions with attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to view maps of the proposed transmission line route, learn about the NEPA process and the proposed schedule, suggest changes and improvements to the proposed project, PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and obtain additional information. Written comments regarding environmental issues, alternatives, and other scoping issues may be turned in at the scoping meetings or may be provided by fax, e-mail, U.S. Postal Service, or other carrier to the Western contact provided under Addresses above. To be assured consideration, all comments or suggestions regarding the appropriate scope of the document must be received by July 19, 2006. Comments on the proposed project may, however, be submitted at any time during the consultation and comment period of the EIS process. Dated: June 13, 2006. Michael S. Hacskaylo, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6–9585 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8185–2] Gulf of Mexico Program Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Program (GMP) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Gloria Car, U.S. EPA, at (228) 688–2421 or car.gloria@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Gloria Car, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. DATES: The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Implementation Workshop and the Gulf of Mexico Program Management Committee on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, July 19, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, July 20, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Intercontinental New Orleans Hotel, 444 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504–525–5566. https:// www.ichotelsgroup.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer, Gulf of Mexico Program Office, Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529–6000 at (228) 688– 2421. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 117 / Monday, June 19, 2006 / Notices The proposed agenda includes the following topics: Gulf Alliance Updates, Ongoing Implementation Activities; Implementation Breakout Groups: Water Quality, Restoration, Education, Habitat ID, Nutrients; Implementation Tracking System; Management Committee discussions on Gulf of Mexico Program role with Gulf Alliance, Federal Workgroup, and Regional Collaboration. The meeting is open to the public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 9, 2006. Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9573 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8185–8] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; announcement of public workshop; availability of telephone callin capability and number to call. [FRL–8184–9] Gulf of Mexico Program Management Committee Meeting Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Program (GMP) Management Committee (MC). For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Gloria Car, U.S. EPA, at (228) 688–2421 or car.gloria@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Gloria Car, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on July 20, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Intercontinental New Orleans Hotel, 444 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504–525–5566. https:// www.ichotelsgroup.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer, Gulf of Mexico Program Office, Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529–6000 at (228) 688– 2421. Proposed agenda topics include: Gulf of Mexico Alliance and Governors’ Action Plan Updates; Alliance Activities Implementation Plan; GMP Focused Objectives and Key Initiatives; Binational Initiatives; GMP FY 2007 Workplan and Budget. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6560–50–P AGENCY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 16:46 Jun 16, 2006 Dated: June 9, 2006. Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9574 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] Public Workshop To Consider a Report Entitled ‘‘Review of the Process for Setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ and Related Documents BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 The meeting is open to the public. Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: The EPA published a notice in the Federal Register on Monday, June 12, 2006 (71 FR 33747), announcing a public workshop to be held to elicit public input and discussion on the process the Agency uses to conduct periodic reviews of national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), as discussed in a recent report prepared by an Agency workgroup. The report is entitled ‘‘Review of the Process for Setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards.’’ This workshop is not intended to cover issues related to the ongoing review of any specific NAAQS. The purpose of today’s follow-up notice is to announce the availability of telephone call-in capability and a number to call for those persons who would like to participate but are unable to attend the workshop. DATES: The public workshop will be held the afternoon of June 27, 2006. It will begin at 1 p.m. eastern daylight time and continue until 5 p.m. Persons unable to attend the workshop can participate by telephone. If you would like to make a formal presentation either in person or by telephone at the workshop, please notify Ms. Tricia Crabtree. Contact information for Ms. Crabtree is listed below in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The time allotted for each oral presentation may be limited depending on the number of individuals who wish to speak. By June 23, 2006, EPA will contact individuals who have requested an opportunity to make a presentation at the workshop to inform them how much time will be allotted. All presenters will be allotted an equivalent amount of time on the agenda. The EPA encourages presenters to provide written versions of their comments either electronically on PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35269 computer disk or CD–ROM or in paper copy. The workshop agenda, including the list of speakers, will be posted on EPA’s Web page at https://www.epa.gov/ ttn/naaqs/ prior to the workshop. If you wish to listen to the workshop, or participate in the discussion, but do not wish to make a formal presentation, you do not need to register with Ms. Crabtree. The toll-free call-in number is: 866– 299–3188. You will be prompted to enter a conference code. The conference code is: 9195411504#. All callers will hear music until the line is opened by the leader. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the following location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Auditorium C111A, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions concerning the public workshop, please contact Ms. Tricia Crabtree (C504–02), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, crabtree.tricia@epa.gov, telephone: (919) 541–5688. Dated: June 15, 2006. Mary E. Henigin, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. E6–9638 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8185–3] Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GPs) for Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho Subject to Wasteload Allocations Under Selected Total Maximum Daily Loads (Permit Number IDG–13–0000), Cold Water Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Not Subject to Wasteload Allocations) (Permit Number IDG–13–1000), and Fish Processors Associated With Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Permit Number IDG–13–2000) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Availability of three draft general NPDES permits. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On September 27, 2004, a general permit regulating the activities of aquaculture facilities in Idaho and associated on-site fish processors expired. The Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, proposes to reissue three general permits to cover facilities covered under E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 117 (Monday, June 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35268-35269]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9573]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8185-2]


Gulf of Mexico Program Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), EPA 
gives notice of a meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Program (GMP) Citizens 
Advisory Committee (CAC).
    For information on access or services for individuals with 
disabilities, please contact Gloria Car, U.S. EPA, at (228) 688-2421 or 
car.gloria@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please 
contact Gloria Car, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, 
to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

DATES: The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Gulf of Mexico 
Alliance Implementation Workshop and the Gulf of Mexico Program 
Management Committee on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 
Wednesday, July 19, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, July 20, 
2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Intercontinental New Orleans 
Hotel, 444 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504-525-5566. 
https://www.ichotelsgroup.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal 
Officer, Gulf of Mexico Program Office, Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis 
Space Center, MS 39529-6000 at (228) 688-2421.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed agenda includes the following 
topics: Gulf Alliance Updates, Ongoing Implementation Activities; 
Implementation Breakout Groups: Water Quality, Restoration, Education, 
Habitat ID, Nutrients; Implementation Tracking System; Management 
Committee discussions on Gulf of Mexico Program role with Gulf 
Alliance, Federal Workgroup, and Regional Collaboration.
    The meeting is open to the public.

    Dated: June 9, 2006.
Gloria D. Car,
Designated Federal Officer.
 [FR Doc. E6-9573 Filed 6-16-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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