Extension of Public Comment Period and Additional Public Meeting for the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment Environmental Impact Statement, 65785-65786 [E6-19030]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 217 / Thursday, November 9, 2006 / Notices comments will be considered in the evaluation of impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments will be used in the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to NEPA. Comments are also used to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 06–9146 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–52–M Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Notice of Availability for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Cajon Third Main Track Summit to Keenbrook, San Bernardino County, CA Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD ACTION: Notice of Availability. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (as amended), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (Corps) Regulatory Branch, in coordination with the County of San Bernardino and in cooperation with U.S. Forest Service, has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Third Main Track Summit to Keenbrook Project. The proposed BNSF project requires authorization pursuant to section 404 of the Clean Water Act for approximately 2.95 acres of fill placement in jurisdictional waters of the United States, including wetlands, to construct 15.9 miles of a new main track through the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County, California. A public hearing will be held at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library—Bing Wong Auditorium, located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 on December 5, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments concerning the Draft EIS/EIR should be directed to Ms. Susan A. Meyer, Senior Project Manager, Regulatory Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, P.O. Box 532711, 915 Wilshire VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:26 Nov 08, 2006 Jkt 211001 ACTION: an Amended Notice of Intent (71 FR 60484) to expand the scope of the ongoing ‘‘Environmental Impact Statement for the Alignment, Construction and Operation of a Rail Line to a Geologic Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nye County, Nevada’’ (entitled the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS) (DOE/EIS–0250F–S2 and EIS–0369), and announced a 45-day public comment period ending on November 27, 2006. Based on input from the public, DOE is now announcing an additional public meeting in Reno, Nevada. The public comment period also is being extended through December 12, 2006. Additionally, DOE has posted graphical representations of the rail routes at the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Web site https:// www.ocrwm.doe.gov under the caption, What’s New. DATES: The additional public meeting in Reno, Nevada will be held on November 27, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. The address for this and all other public scoping meetings are provided below under Public Scoping Meetings. The public comment period is extended through December 12, 2006. Comments received after this date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Requests for additional information on the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS (DOE/EIS–0250F–S2 and EIS–0369) or transportation planning in general should be directed to: Mr. M. Lee Bishop, EIS Document Manager, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of Energy, 1551 Hillshire Drive, M/S 011, Las Vegas, NV 89134, Telephone 1–800– 967–3477. Written comments on the scope of the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS may be submitted to Mr. M. Lee Bishop at this address, by facsimile to 1–800–967–0739, or via the Internet at https://www.ocrwm.doe.gov under the caption, What’s New. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information regarding the DOE NEPA process contact: Ms. Carol M. Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585, Telephone 202–586–4600, or leave a message at 1–800–472–2756. SUMMARY: On October 13, 2006, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published Public Scoping Meetings DOE has scheduled public scoping meetings on the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90053– 2325, (808) 438–2137. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Copies of the Draft EIS/EIR will be made available to the public for review only at the following libraries: Norman F. Feldheym Central Library (San Bernardino, California), Hesperia Branch Library (Hesperia, California), and the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library (Rancho Cucamonga, California). Written comments received on or before January 4, 2007 will be considered by the Corps in decision making for the Final EIS. Comments should be submitted to the contact listed above. Dated: October 31, 2006. David J. Castanon, Chief, Regulatory Branch. [FR Doc. E6–19049 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 65785 BILLING CODE 3710–KF–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests Department of Education. Correction notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On November 3, 2006, the Department of Education published a notice in the Federal Register (page 64687, column 3) for the information collection, ‘‘Data Collection Instrument and Performance Report for Statewide AT Programs’’. This notice hereby corrects the burden hours to 26,768. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, hereby issues a correction notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Dated: November 3, 2006. Dianne M. Novick, Acting Leader, Information Policy and Standards Team, Office of Management. [FR Doc. E6–18979 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Extension of Public Comment Period and Additional Public Meeting for the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment Environmental Impact Statement Department of Energy. Notice of public comment period extension and additional public meeting. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 65786 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 217 / Thursday, November 9, 2006 / Notices Alignment EIS. In order to facilitate input from the public, comments will also be accepted on the Supplement to the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a Geologic Repository for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste at Yucca Mountain, Nye County, NV at these meetings. DOE will have representatives responsible for preparation of both EISs at each of the following meetings to accept comments on either document: • Washington, District of Columbia, L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., October 30, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Amargosa Valley, Nevada. Longstreet Hotel Casino, Nevada State Highway 373, November 1, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Las Vegas, Nevada. Cashman Center, 850 North Las Vegas Blvd., November 2, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Caliente, Nevada. Caliente Youth Center, U.S. 93 North, November 8, 2006, from 6–8 p.m. • Goldfield, Nevada. Goldfield School Gymnasium, Hall and Euclid, November 13, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Hawthorne, Nevada. Hawthorne Convention Center, 932 E. Street, November 14, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Fallon, Nevada. Fallon Convention Center, 100 Campus Way, November 15, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Reno, Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno, Lawlor Event Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., November 27, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. Public Reading Rooms The Notice of Intent published on October 13, 2006 (71 FR 60484) provided an incorrect phone number for the Pahrump Yucca Mountain Information Center. The correct phone number is (775) 751–5817. Issued in Washington, DC, November 3, 2006. David R. Hill, General Counsel. [FR Doc. E6–19030 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Extension of Public Comment Period and Additional Public Meeting for the Supplement to the Final Environmental Impact Statement for a Geologic Repository for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste at Yucca Mountain, Nye County, NV AGENCY: Department of Energy. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:26 Nov 08, 2006 Jkt 211001 Notice of public comment period extension and additional public meeting. ACTION: SUMMARY: On October 13, 2006, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Notice of Intent (71 FR 60490) to prepare a Supplement to the ‘‘Final Environmental Impact Statement for a Geologic Repository for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste at Yucca Mountain, Nye County, Nevada’’ (DOE/EIS–0250F, February 2002), and announced a 45day public comment period ending on November 27, 2006. Based on input from the public, DOE is now announcing an additional public meeting in Reno, Nevada. The public comment period also is being extended through December 12, 2006. Additionally, DOE has posted graphical representations of the transport, aging and disposal canister on the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Web site located at https:// www.ocrwm.doe.gov under the caption, What’s New. The additional public meeting in Reno, Nevada will be held on November 27, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. The addresses for this and all other public scoping meetings are provided below under Public Scoping Meetings. The public comment period is extended through December 12, 2006. Comments received after this date will be considered to the extent practicable. DATES: Requests for additional information on the Supplemental Yucca Mountain EIS (DOE/EIS–0250F–S1) or on the repository program in general, should be directed to: Dr. Jane Summerson, EIS Document Manager, Regulatory Authority Office, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. Department of Energy, 1551 Hillshire Drive, M/S 010, Las Vegas, NV 89134, telephone 1–800– 967–3477. Written comments on the scope of the Supplemental Yucca Mountain EIS may be submitted to Dr. Jane Summerson at this address, or by facsimile to 1–800–967–0739, or via the Internet at https://www.ocrwm.doe.gov under the caption, What’s New. ADDRESSES: For general information regarding the DOE National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process contact: Ms. Carol M. Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585, telephone 202–586–4600, or leave a message at 1–800–472–2756. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Public Scoping Meetings DOE has scheduled public scoping meetings on the Supplement to the Yucca Mountain EIS. In order to facilitate input from the public, comments will also be accepted on the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS at these meetings. DOE will have representatives responsible for preparation of both EISs at each of the following meetings to accept comments on either document: • Washington, District of Columbia, L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., October 30, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Amargosa Valley, Nevada. Longstreet Hotel Casino, Nevada State Highway 373, November 1, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Las Vegas, Nevada. Cashman Center, 850 North Las Vegas Blvd., November 2, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Caliente, Nevada. Caliente Youth Center, U.S. 93 North, November 8, 2006, from 6–8 p.m. • Goldfield, Nevada. Goldfield School Gymnasium, Hall and Euclid, November 13, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Hawthorne, Nevada. Hawthorne Convention Center, 932 E. Street, November 14, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Fallon, Nevada. Fallon Convention Center, 100 Campus Way, November 15, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. • Reno, Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno, Lawlor Event Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., November 27, 2006, from 4–7 p.m. Public Reading Rooms The Notice of Intent published on October 13, 2006 (71 FR 60490), provided an incorrect phone number for the Pahrump Yucca Mountain Information Center. The correct phone number is (775) 751–5817. Issued in Washington, DC, November 3, 2006. David R. Hill, General Counsel. [FR Doc. E6–19023 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 217 (Thursday, November 9, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65785-65786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19030]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Extension of Public Comment Period and Additional Public Meeting 
for the Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment 
Environmental Impact Statement

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of public comment period extension and additional public 
meeting.

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SUMMARY: On October 13, 2006, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 
published an Amended Notice of Intent (71 FR 60484) to expand the scope 
of the ongoing ``Environmental Impact Statement for the Alignment, 
Construction and Operation of a Rail Line to a Geologic Repository at 
Yucca Mountain, Nye County, Nevada'' (entitled the Supplemental Yucca 
Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS) (DOE/EIS-0250F-S2 and 
EIS-0369), and announced a 45-day public comment period ending on 
November 27, 2006. Based on input from the public, DOE is now 
announcing an additional public meeting in Reno, Nevada. The public 
comment period also is being extended through December 12, 2006. 
Additionally, DOE has posted graphical representations of the rail 
routes at the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Web site 
https://www.ocrwm.doe.gov under the caption, What's New.

DATES: The additional public meeting in Reno, Nevada will be held on 
November 27, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. The address for this and all other 
public scoping meetings are provided below under Public Scoping 
Meetings. The public comment period is extended through December 12, 
2006. Comments received after this date will be considered to the 
extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Requests for additional information on the Supplemental 
Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS (DOE/EIS-0250F-S2 
and EIS-0369) or transportation planning in general should be directed 
to: Mr. M. Lee Bishop, EIS Document Manager, Office of Logistics 
Management, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, U.S. 
Department of Energy, 1551 Hillshire Drive, M/S 011, Las Vegas, NV 
89134, Telephone 1-800-967-3477. Written comments on the scope of the 
Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment EIS may be 
submitted to Mr. M. Lee Bishop at this address, by facsimile to 1-800-
967-0739, or via the Internet at https://www.ocrwm.doe.gov under the 
caption, What's New.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information regarding the 
DOE NEPA process contact: Ms. Carol M. Borgstrom, Director, Office of 
NEPA Policy and Compliance, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20585, Telephone 202-586-4600, 
or leave a message at 1-800-472-2756.

Public Scoping Meetings

    DOE has scheduled public scoping meetings on the Supplemental Yucca 
Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail

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Alignment EIS. In order to facilitate input from the public, comments 
will also be accepted on the Supplement to the Final Environmental 
Impact Statement for a Geologic Repository for the Disposal of Spent 
Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Waste at Yucca Mountain, Nye 
County, NV at these meetings. DOE will have representatives responsible 
for preparation of both EISs at each of the following meetings to 
accept comments on either document:
     Washington, District of Columbia, L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 
480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., October 30, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.
     Amargosa Valley, Nevada. Longstreet Hotel Casino, Nevada 
State Highway 373, November 1, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.
     Las Vegas, Nevada. Cashman Center, 850 North Las Vegas 
Blvd., November 2, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.
     Caliente, Nevada. Caliente Youth Center, U.S. 93 North, 
November 8, 2006, from 6-8 p.m.
     Goldfield, Nevada. Goldfield School Gymnasium, Hall and 
Euclid, November 13, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.
     Hawthorne, Nevada. Hawthorne Convention Center, 932 E. 
Street, November 14, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.
     Fallon, Nevada. Fallon Convention Center, 100 Campus Way, 
November 15, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.
     Reno, Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno, Lawlor Event 
Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., November 27, 2006, from 4-7 p.m.

Public Reading Rooms

    The Notice of Intent published on October 13, 2006 (71 FR 60484) 
provided an incorrect phone number for the Pahrump Yucca Mountain 
Information Center. The correct phone number is (775) 751-5817.

    Issued in Washington, DC, November 3, 2006.
David R. Hill,
General Counsel.
 [FR Doc. E6-19030 Filed 11-8-06; 8:45 am]
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