Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 63006-63007 [E6-18019]

Download as PDF 63006 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices Mail comments to Ms. Carolyn Schneider, Portland District, Corps of Engineers, CENWP–PM–E, P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208–2946. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Donald Erickson, Project Manager, Portland District, Corps of Engineers, telephone: (503) 808–4713, or Ms. Carolyn Schneider, Environmental Resource Specialist, Portland District, Corps of Engineers, telephone: (503) 808–4770. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal navigation channel is from Willamette River mile (WRM) 0 to 11.6. Historically, approximately 500,000 to 750,000 cubic yards of silty sand and sandy silts have been dredged from the Lower Willamette River in three to five year intervals. The Corps has not performed maintenance dredging since 1997. Presently, sediment has accumulated in the Federal navigation channel to the point that portions of the channel are less than the 40 foot depth required for safe navigation. Additional sediment accumulation could increase the potential for safety hazards and adverse economic impacts. Proposed Action: In accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulation 1105–2–100, a DMMP is being prepared for the Federal navigation project to ensure that maintenance dredging activities are performed in an environmentally acceptable manner, use sound engineering techniques, are economically warranted, and that sufficient disposal facilities are available for at least the next 20 years. The Lower Willamette River DMMP will focus on management of material dredged from the federal navigation channel and will take into consideration non-Federal dredging projects permitted by the Portland District. Reasonable Alternatives: The Corps will consider both dredging and nondredging measures, either separately or in combination. The EIS will evaluate alternatives that will consist of an array of disposal and beneficial use options. It is Corps of Engineers planning policy to consider all practicable and relevant alternative management procedures. Options for maintaining the Lower Willamette River Federal navigation channel that are being considered include the following: (1) Dredging and in-water placement of dredged material. Dredged material that satisfies Sediment Evaluation Framework (SEF) guidelines for unconfined aquatic disposal will be placed at in-water sites. The Corps has identified potential locations for inwater disposal of dredged material that are being assessed; (2) Dredging and jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 upland disposal of dredged material. Material that doesn’t meet the SEF guidelines for unconfined aquatic disposal will be placed upland. The Corps has identified potential locations for upland disposal of dredged material that are being assessed; (3) Beneficial uses of dredged material; (4) Nondredging channel maintenance measures. Non-dredging channel maintenance measures will be considered that reduce dredging needs. They include, but are not limited to, hydraulic control structures, sediment control structures, sediment traps, upstream erosion control measures, and changes to the operation of upstream dams; (5) ‘‘No Action’’. This alternative consists of a continuation of the current maintenance dredging at the asconstructed channel dimensions and placing dredged material at the existing sites without modification. Scoping Process: The Corps of Engineers invites affected Federal, State, and local agencies, Native American tribes, and other interested organizations and individuals to participate in the development of the EIS. The Corps of Engineers anticipates conducting a public scoping meeting for this EIS in the fall of 2006. The exact date, time, and location of this meeting have not yet been determined. This information will be publicized once the meeting arrangements have been made. The Corps will provide notice to the public of additional opportunities for public input on the EIS during review periods for the draft and final EIS. The draft EIS is currently scheduled to be available for public review in June 2007. The final EIS is currently scheduled to be available in January 2008. Thomas E. O’Donovan, Colonel, EN, Commanding. [FR Doc. 06–8934 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–AR–M ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6680–6] 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. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 20060305, ERP No. D–GSA– B81011–VT, New U.S. Border Station and Commercial Port of Entry Route I–91 Derby Line, Design and Construction, Vermont. Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but encourages GSA to consider additional measures to reduce air pollution emissions. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060316, ERP No. D–GSA– B40096–ME, Madawaska Border Station Project, Replacement of Existing Border Station in Madawaska, International Border between United States and Canada, Aroostook County, ME. Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but encourages GSA to adopt measures to reduce air emissions. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060328, ERP No. D–NRS– B36026–MA, Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Project, Restore Degraded Salt Marshes, Restore Anadromous Fish Passages, and Improve Water Quality for Shellfishing Area, Cape Cod, Barnstable County, MA. Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060349, ERP No. D–DOE– E01016–FL, Orlando Gasification Project (DOE/EIS–0383), To Provide Cost-Shared Funding for Construction and Operation of Facilities at Orlando Utilities Commission’s Station Energy Center near Orlando, FL. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the proposed power plant’s potential impacts on air quality, wetlands, hazardous waste, and cumulative impacts. Evaluation of these impacts may require various forms of modeling and risk assessments. Impacts to wetlands and mitigation measures need to be discussed further in the FEIS. Rating EC1. Final EISs EIS No. 20060326, ERP No. F–BOP– B81010–NH, Berlin, Coos County, Proposed Federal Correctional Institution, Construction and Operation, City of Berlin, Coos County, NH. Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but continues to encourage the BOP to investigate whether combined heat and power E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 208 / Friday, October 27, 2006 / Notices technologies could reduce energy usage at the facility. EIS No. 20060120, ERP No. FB–FTA– L40210–WA, Central Link Light Rail Transit Project (Sound Transit) Construction and Operation of the North Link Light Rail Extension, from Downtown Seattle and Northgate, Updated Information on Refined Design Concepts, Funding, Right-ofWay and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permits, King County, WA. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the lead agency. EIS No. 20060370, ERP No. FS–AFS– F65039–WI, McCaslin Project, Vegetation Management Activities that are Consistent with Direction in the Nicolet Forest Plan, New Information to Address Inadequate Disclosure of the Cumulative Effect Analysis for Six Animal and Eight Plant Species, Lakewood/Lasna District, Chequamegaon-Nicolet National Forest, Oconto and Forest Counties, WI. Summary: EPA’s concerns about the cumulative impact analysis have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed project. Dated: October 24, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6–18019 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6680–5] jlentini on PROD1PC65 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 10/16/2006 Through 10/20/2006 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20060435, Final EIS, COE, AZ, Rio Salado Oeste Project, Ecosystem Restoration along the Salt River, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ, Wait Period Ends: 11/27/2006, Contact: Scott K. Estergard 602–640– 2003. EIS No. 20060436, Draft Supplement, FHW, IN, US–31 Kokomo Corridor Project, Updated Information on Alternative J, Transportation Improvement between IN–26 and U.S. 35 Northern Junction, City of Kokomo and Center Township, Howard and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:53 Oct 26, 2006 Jkt 211001 Tipton Counties, IN, Comment Period Ends: 12/11/2006, Contact: Larry Heil 317–226–7480. EIS No. 20060437, Draft EIS, NRS, WV, Dunloup Creek Watershed Plan, Voluntary Floodplain Buyout, Implementation, West Virginia Third Congressional District, Fayette and Raleigh Counties, WV, Comment Period Ends: 12/11/2006, Contact: Ronald Hilliard 304–284–7540. EIS No. 20060438, Draft EIS, VAD/DON, CA, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Annex, Construction and Operation, Located at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Point Loma, San Diego County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 12/11/2006, Contact: Hiphil Clemente 619–532–3781. EIS No. 20060439, Final Supplement, AFS, CA, Rock Creek Recreational Trails Project, Updated Information on Habitat Status and Population Trend for the Pacific Deer Herd, Implementation, Eldorado National Forest, Eldorado County, CA, Wait Period Ends: 11/27/2006, Contact: Laura Hierholzer 530–642–5187. EIS No. 20060440, Draft EIS, GSA, VA, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Central Records Complex, Site Selection and Construction, Winchester, Frederick County, VA, Comment Period Ends: 12/11/2006, Contact: Katrina Scarpato 215–446– 4651. EIS No. 20060441, Final EIS, CGD, MA, Northeast Gateway Deepwater Port License Application to Import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) (USCG– 2005–22219), Massachusetts Bay, City of Gloucester, MA, Wait Period Ends: 11/27/2006, Contact: Roddy Bachman 202–372–1451. EIS No. 20060442, Final EIS, BLM, ID, Coeur d’Alene Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties, ID, Wait Period Ends: 11/27/2006, Contact: Scott Pavey 208–769–5059. Amended Notices EIS No. 20060348, Draft EIS, NPS, MN, Disposition of Bureau of Mines Property, Twin Cities Research Center Main Campus, Implementation, Hennepin County, MN, Comment Period Ends: 11/24/2006, Contact: Kim M. Berns 651–290–3030–x244. Revision of FR Notice Published 08/ 18/2006: Extend Comment Period from 10/16/2006 to 11/24/2006. EIS No. 20060360, Draft EIS, AFS, WA, Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Washington Portion) SiteSpecific Invasive Plant Treatment Project, Implementation, Skamania, PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63007 Cowlitz, Lewis, Clark, Klickitat Counties, WA, Comment Period Ends: 11/22/2006, Contact: Carol A. Chandler 541–360–5100. Revision of FR Notice Published 09/01/2006: Extending Comment Period from 10/ 16/2006 to 11/22/2006. EIS No. 20060376, Draft EIS, FHW, AK, Knik Arm Crossing Project, To Provide Improved Access between the Municipality of Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, Comment Period Ends: 11/17/2006, Contact: Ms. Edrie Vinson 907–586– 7464. Revision of FR Notice Published 09/15/2006: Extend Comment from 10/30/2006 to 11/17/2006. Dated: October 24, 2006. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E6–18018 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0856; FRL–8099–8] FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: There will be a 4–day meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel FIFRA SAP to consider and review Worker Exposure Assessment Methods. The meeting will be held on January 9–12, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, eastern time. Comments: Written comments and requests to make oral comments are accepted until the date of the meeting. However, the Agency encourages the submission of written comments by December 26, 2006, and requests to present oral comments by January 2, 2007. For additional instructions, see Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Nominations: Nominations of candidates to serve as ad hoc members of the FIFRA SAP for this meeting should be provided on or before November 8, 2006. Special Accommodations: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as DATES: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 208 (Friday, October 27, 2006)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6680-6]


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. 20060305, ERP No. D-GSA-B81011-VT, New U.S. Border Station and 
Commercial Port of Entry Route I-91 Derby Line, Design and 
Construction, Vermont.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but 
encourages GSA to consider additional measures to reduce air pollution 
emissions. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20060316, ERP No. D-GSA-B40096-ME, Madawaska Border Station 
Project, Replacement of Existing Border Station in Madawaska, 
International Border between United States and Canada, Aroostook 
County, ME.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but 
encourages GSA to adopt measures to reduce air emissions. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20060328, ERP No. D-NRS-B36026-MA, Cape Cod Water Resources 
Restoration Project, Restore Degraded Salt Marshes, Restore Anadromous 
Fish Passages, and Improve Water Quality for Shellfishing Area, Cape 
Cod, Barnstable County, MA.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20060349, ERP No. D-DOE-E01016-FL, Orlando Gasification Project 
(DOE/EIS-0383), To Provide Cost-Shared Funding for Construction and 
Operation of Facilities at Orlando Utilities Commission's Station 
Energy Center near Orlando, FL.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the proposed 
power plant's potential impacts on air quality, wetlands, hazardous 
waste, and cumulative impacts. Evaluation of these impacts may require 
various forms of modeling and risk assessments. Impacts to wetlands and 
mitigation measures need to be discussed further in the FEIS. Rating 
EC1.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20060326, ERP No. F-BOP-B81010-NH, Berlin, Coos County, 
Proposed Federal Correctional Institution, Construction and Operation, 
City of Berlin, Coos County, NH.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but 
continues to encourage the BOP to investigate whether combined heat and 
power

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technologies could reduce energy usage at the facility.
EIS No. 20060120, ERP No. FB-FTA-L40210-WA, Central Link Light Rail 
Transit Project (Sound Transit) Construction and Operation of the North 
Link Light Rail Extension, from Downtown Seattle and Northgate, Updated 
Information on Refined Design Concepts, Funding, Right-of-Way and U.S. 
Army COE Section 404 Permits, King County, WA.

    Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the lead agency.
EIS No. 20060370, ERP No. FS-AFS-F65039-WI, McCaslin Project, 
Vegetation Management Activities that are Consistent with Direction in 
the Nicolet Forest Plan, New Information to Address Inadequate 
Disclosure of the Cumulative Effect Analysis for Six Animal and Eight 
Plant Species, Lakewood/Lasna District, Chequamegaon-Nicolet National 
Forest, Oconto and Forest Counties, WI.

    Summary: EPA's concerns about the cumulative impact analysis have 
been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed project.

    Dated: October 24, 2006.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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