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Draft EISs EIS No. 20050540, ERP No. D–FAA– C51029–00, New York/New Jersey/ Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign Project, To Increase the Efficiency and Reliability of the Airspace Structure and Air Traffic Control System, NY, NJ and PA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concern about cumulative impacts. EPA also requested information on outreach to environmental justice communities impacted by noise and mitigation/ minimization of noise exposure to those communities. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20060154, ERP No. D–NPS– E65081–FL, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, General Management Plan, Implementation, City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060170, ERP No. D–COE– K39097–AZ, Rio Salado Oeste Project, Ecosystem Restoration along the Salt River, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ. Summary: EPA supports the restoration project and requested more information regarding adaptive management plans. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060050, ERP No. DR–COE– E34031–FL, Central and Southern Florida Project, Revised Draft Integrated Project Implementation Report, Comprehensive Restoration Plan, Implementation, Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs, Palm Beach County, FL. Summary: While EPA fully supports the construction and operation of the proposed project, it expressed environmental concerns about potential PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37933 water quality impacts, and requested that additional water quality information be included in the Final EIS. Rating EC1. Final EISs EIS No. 20060156, ERP No. F–COE– J39034–MT, Upper Columbia Alternative Flood Control and Fish Operations, Implementation, Libby and Hungry Horse Dams, Columbia River Basin, MT. Summary: EPA supports the basic goal of operating Libby and Hungry Horse Dams to simulate a more natural hydro graph for aquatic ecosystem benefits. EPA also supports the Flow Implementation Protocol being developed by the Corps and other stakeholders. However, EPA expressed environmental concerns about the potential for the new Libby Dam to result in increased total dissolved gas levels in the Kootenai River that would exceed the state of Montana’s Water Quality Standards. EIS No. 20060157, ERP No. F–IBR– K39076–00, Navajo Reservoir Operations, Proposed Operational Changes to Navajo Dam and Reservoir, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Related Flow Recommendations, Navajo Unit-San Juan River, NM, CO and UT. Summary: EPA supports the modification of operation of Navajo Dam to meet flow recommendations for the sucker and pikeminnow, and requested additional commitments to mitigation and monitoring for water quality impacts. EIS No. 20060196, ERP No. F–COE– E34031–FL, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Proposes Construction and Operation Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir A–1 Project, Lake Okeechobee, Palm Beach County, FL. Summary: EPA continues to support this element of the original selected alternative as having reasonable and feasible objectives while providing sufficient environmental restoration benefits; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20060225, ERP No. F–BLM– K65293–NV, Sheep Complex, Big Springs and Owyhee Grazing Allotments Sensitive Bird Species Project, Determine Impacts of Livestock Grazing, Elko County, NV. Summary: Modifications to the selected alternative, such as using phased grazing levels and the implementation of monitoring and adaptive management measures that rely on ecosystem goals have addressed E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1 37934 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 127 / Monday, July 3, 2006 / Notices EPA’s concerns; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. Dated: June 28, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6–10395 Filed 6–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6676–7] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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 6/19/2006 through 6/23/2006 pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. 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EIS No. 20060263, Final EIS, BIA, MI, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians (the Tribe), Proposes Fee-to-Trust Transfer and Casino Project, Calhoun County, MI, Wait Period Ends: 7/31/2006, Contact: Terrance Virden 612–725–4510. EIS No. 20060264, Draft EIS, AFS, WY, Lower Valley Energy (LVE) Natural Gas Pipeline Project, Construction and Operation of a Pressurized Natural Gas Pipeline, Special-UseAuthorization, Big Piney and Jackson Ranger Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Sublette and Teton Counties, WY, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Teresa Trulock 307–276–3375. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Jun 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 EIS No. 20060265, Draft EIS, EPA and BIA, ND, Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation’s Proposed Clean Fuels Refinery Project, Construct and Operate a New 15,000 Barrel Per Day Clean Fuels Refinery and Grow Hay for Buffalo, Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, Ward County, ND, Comment Period Ends: 8/29/2006, Contact: Dana Allen 303– 312–6870. US EPA and U.S. DOI’s BIA are Co-Lead Agencies for the above project. Agencies contact are: Diane-Mann-Klager (BIA) 605–226– 7621 and Monica Morales (EPA) 303– 312–6936. EIS No. 20060266, Draft EIS, DOT, TX, North Corridor Fixed Gudeway Project, Propose Transit Improvements from University of Houston (UH)—Downtown Station to Northline Mall, Harris County, TX, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: John Sweek 817–978–0550. EIS No. 20060267, Final EIS, BLM, CA, Ukiah Resource Management Plan Implementation, Several Counties, CA, Wait Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Eli Ilano 916–978–4427. EIS No. 20060268, Draft EIS, FHW, DC, 11th Street Bridges Project, Anacostia Freeway I–295/DC 295, to the Southeast/Southwest Freeway (I–695) Improvements, Funding, NPDES Permit, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Washington, DC, Comment Period Ends: 8/28/2006, Contact: Michael Hicks 202–219– 3513. EIS No. 20060269, Draft Supplemental, COE, MD, Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility, New Information, New Source of Dike Building Material from the Seagirt Dredging Project within the Patapsco River, Funding, Baltimore, MD, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Jon Romeo 410–962–6079. EIS No. 20060270, Second Draft Supplemental, COE, FL, Cope Sable Seaside Sparrow Protection, Interim Operation Plan (IOP), Additional Information Alternative 7, Providing Additional Flood Control Capacity, Implementation, Everglades National Park, Miami-Dade County, FL, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Dr. Jon Moulding 904–232– 2286. EIS No. 20060271, Draft EIS, CGD, 00, PROGRAMMATIC—Implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard Nationwide Automatic Identification System Project, Providing Vessel Identification, Tracking and Information Exchange Capabilities to Support National Maritime Interests, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Anita Allen 202–475–3292. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 EIS No. 20060272, Draft EIS, COE, NC, West Onslow Beach and New River Inlet (Topsail Beach) Shore Protection Project, Storm Damages and Beach Erosion Reduction, Funding, Pender County, NC, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Jenny Owens 910–251–4757. EIS No. 20060273, Draft EIS, RUS, MT, Highwood Generating Station, 250megawatt Coal Fired Power Plant and 6MW of Wind Generation at a Site near Great Falls, Construction and Operation, Licenses Permit, U.S. Army COE Section 10 Permit, Cascade County, MT, Comment Period Ends: 8/15/2006, Contact: Richard Fristik 202–720–5093. Amended Notices EIS No. 20060184, Draft EIS, COE, MD, Masonville Dredge Material Containment Facility (DMCF), Construction from Baltimore Harbor Channel north of Point-Rock Point Line, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Baltimore, MD, Comment Period Ends: 8/14/2006, Contact: Jon Romeo 410–962–6079. Revision to FR Published on 5/19/2006: Comment Period extended from 7/7/2006 to 8/14/2006. EIS No. 20060218, Draft EIS, FHW, NY, Williamsville Toll Barrier Improvement Project, Improvements from New York Thruway, Interstate 90 between Interchange 48A and 50, Funding, Erie and Genesee Counties, NY, Comment Period Ends: August 21, 2006, Contact: Amy Jackson-Grove 518–431–4125. Revision to FR Notice Published 6/2/2006: Correction to Comment Period from 7/24/2006 to 8/21/2006. EIS No. 20060220, Draft EIS, BLM, ID, Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Owyhee Counties, ID, Comment Period Ends: 8/31/2006, Contact: Mike O’Donnell 208–384–3315. Revision to FR Notice Published 6/2/2006: Extending Comment Period from 8/17/2006 to 8/ 31/2006. Dated: June 28, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 127 (Monday, July 3, 2006)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6676-8]


Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of 
EPA Comments

    Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental 
Review Process (ERP), 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 April 7, 2006 (71 FR 17845).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20050540, ERP No. D-FAA-C51029-00, New York/New Jersey/
Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign Project, To Increase 
the Efficiency and Reliability of the Airspace Structure and Air 
Traffic Control System, NY, NJ and PA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concern about cumulative 
impacts. EPA also requested information on outreach to environmental 
justice communities impacted by noise and mitigation/minimization of 
noise exposure to those communities. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20060154, ERP No. D-NPS-E65081-FL, Castillo de San Marcos 
National Monument, General Management Plan, Implementation, City of St. 
Augustine, St. Johns County, FL.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20060170, ERP No. D-COE-K39097-AZ, Rio Salado Oeste Project, 
Ecosystem Restoration along the Salt River, City of Phoenix, Maricopa 
County, AZ.

    Summary: EPA supports the restoration project and requested more 
information regarding adaptive management plans. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20060050, ERP No. DR-COE-E34031-FL, Central and Southern 
Florida Project, Revised Draft Integrated Project Implementation 
Report, Comprehensive Restoration Plan, Implementation, Everglades 
Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs, Palm Beach County, FL.

    Summary: While EPA fully supports the construction and operation of 
the proposed project, it expressed environmental concerns about 
potential water quality impacts, and requested that additional water 
quality information be included in the Final EIS. Rating EC1.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20060156, ERP No. F-COE-J39034-MT, Upper Columbia Alternative 
Flood Control and Fish Operations, Implementation, Libby and Hungry 
Horse Dams, Columbia River Basin, MT.

    Summary: EPA supports the basic goal of operating Libby and Hungry 
Horse Dams to simulate a more natural hydro graph for aquatic ecosystem 
benefits. EPA also supports the Flow Implementation Protocol being 
developed by the Corps and other stakeholders. However, EPA expressed 
environmental concerns about the potential for the new Libby Dam to 
result in increased total dissolved gas levels in the Kootenai River 
that would exceed the state of Montana's Water Quality Standards.

EIS No. 20060157, ERP No. F-IBR-K39076-00, Navajo Reservoir Operations, 
Proposed Operational Changes to Navajo Dam and Reservoir, Endangered 
Species Act (ESA), Related Flow Recommendations, Navajo Unit-San Juan 
River, NM, CO and UT.

    Summary: EPA supports the modification of operation of Navajo Dam 
to meet flow recommendations for the sucker and pikeminnow, and 
requested additional commitments to mitigation and monitoring for water 
quality impacts.

EIS No. 20060196, ERP No. F-COE-E34031-FL, South Florida Water 
Management District (SFWMD), Proposes Construction and Operation 
Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir A-1 Project, Lake Okeechobee, 
Palm Beach County, FL.

    Summary: EPA continues to support this element of the original 
selected alternative as having reasonable and feasible objectives while 
providing sufficient environmental restoration benefits; therefore, EPA 
does not object to the proposed action.

EIS No. 20060225, ERP No. F-BLM-K65293-NV, Sheep Complex, Big Springs 
and Owyhee Grazing Allotments Sensitive Bird Species Project, Determine 
Impacts of Livestock Grazing, Elko County, NV.

    Summary: Modifications to the selected alternative, such as using 
phased grazing levels and the implementation of monitoring and adaptive 
management measures that rely on ecosystem goals have addressed

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EPA's concerns; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action.

    Dated: June 28, 2006.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E6-10395 Filed 6-30-06; 8:45 am]
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