Intent to Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to Evaluate Construction of Authorized Improvements to the Federal Gulfport Harbor Navigation Project in Harrison County, MS, 6224 [07-585]

Download as PDF 6224 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 27 / Friday, February 9, 2007 / Notices 36628 or e-mail address: linda.t.brown@sam.usace.army.mil. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of availability. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice of availability announces the public release of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to evaluate construction of authorized improvements to the Federal Gulfport Harbor Navigation Project in Harrison County, MS. The Mobile District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published in the Federal Register, March 31, 2006, (71 FR 16294) a Notice of Intent to Prepare a DSEIS to address the potential impacts associated with construction of authorized improvements to the Federal Gulfport Harbor Navigation Project in Harrison County, MS. The DSEIS was used as a basis to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and for evaluating the following two alternative plans: ‘‘No Action’’ and widening to the authorized project dimensions. Gulfport Harbor is authorized to (a) a channel 38 feet deep by 400 feet wide and about 8 miles long across Ship Island Bar; (b) a channel 36 feet deep by 300 feet wide and about 12 miles long through Mississippi Sound; and (c) a stepped anchorage basin at Gulfport Harbor 32 to 36 feet deep by 1,120 feet wide and 2,640 feet long. The tentatively recommended alternative includes construction of the authorized project dimensions. DATES: The public comment period for the DSEIS will extend through April 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: To receive a copy of the DSEIS, or to submit comments, contact U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Coastal Environment Team, P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL 36628–0001. A copy of the full document may also be viewed in the Mobile Public Library (Main Branch) or in the Mobile District. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action and the DSEIS should be addressed to Ms. Linda T. Brown, Coastal Environment Team, phone (251) 694– 3786, Mobile District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL 21:06 Feb 08, 2007 Jkt 211001 Public comments can be submitted through a variety of methods. Written comments may be submitted to the Corps by mail, facsimile, or electronic methods. Additional comments (written or oral) may be presented at the public hearing on March 8, 2007 at the 19th Street Community Center, 3319 19th Street, Gulfport, MS. Additional information on the public hearing will be mailed in a public notice to the agencies and public and announced in news releases. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 07–584 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Intent to Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to Evaluate Construction of Authorized Improvements to the Federal Gulfport Harbor Navigation Project in Harrison County, MS VerDate Aug<31>2005 committee at the time and in the manner permitted by the committee. Dated: January 31, 2007. Kenneth P. Bradley, Chief, Environment and Resources Branch. [FR Doc. 07–585 Filed 2–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–CR–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Inland Waterways Users Board Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of open meeting. SUMMARY: In accordance with 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), announcement is made of the forthcoming meeting. Name of Committee: Inland Waterways Users Board (Board). Date: March 14, 2007. Location: New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center Hotel, 859 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, (504–613– 2890). Time: Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 1 p.m. Agenda: The Board will consider its project investment priorities for the next fiscal year. The Board will also hear briefings on the status of both the funding for inland navigation projects and studies, and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, and be provided updates of various inland waterways projects. Mr. Mark R. Pointon, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CECW–CO, 441 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20314–1000; Ph: 202–761–4258. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The meeting is open to the public. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers


Intent to Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact 
Statement to Evaluate Construction of Authorized Improvements to the 
Federal Gulfport Harbor Navigation Project in Harrison County, MS

AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This notice of availability announces the public release of 
the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to 
evaluate construction of authorized improvements to the Federal 
Gulfport Harbor Navigation Project in Harrison County, MS. The Mobile 
District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published in the Federal 
Register, March 31, 2006, (71 FR 16294) a Notice of Intent to Prepare a 
DSEIS to address the potential impacts associated with construction of 
authorized improvements to the Federal Gulfport Harbor Navigation 
Project in Harrison County, MS. The DSEIS was used as a basis to ensure 
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and for 
evaluating the following two alternative plans: ``No Action'' and 
widening to the authorized project dimensions. Gulfport Harbor is 
authorized to (a) a channel 38 feet deep by 400 feet wide and about 8 
miles long across Ship Island Bar; (b) a channel 36 feet deep by 300 
feet wide and about 12 miles long through Mississippi Sound; and (c) a 
stepped anchorage basin at Gulfport Harbor 32 to 36 feet deep by 1,120 
feet wide and 2,640 feet long. The tentatively recommended alternative 
includes construction of the authorized project dimensions.

DATES: The public comment period for the DSEIS will extend through 
April 2, 2007.

ADDRESSES: To receive a copy of the DSEIS, or to submit comments, 
contact U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Coastal 
Environment Team, P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL 36628-0001. A copy of the 
full document may also be viewed in the Mobile Public Library (Main 
Branch) or in the Mobile District.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action 
and the DSEIS should be addressed to Ms. Linda T. Brown, Coastal 
Environment Team, phone (251) 694-3786, Mobile District, U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 2288, Mobile, AL 36628 or e-mail address: 
linda.t.brown@sam.usace.army.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public comments can be submitted through a 
variety of methods. Written comments may be submitted to the Corps by 
mail, facsimile, or electronic methods. Additional comments (written or 
oral) may be presented at the public hearing on March 8, 2007 at the 
19th Street Community Center, 3319 19th Street, Gulfport, MS. 
Additional information on the public hearing will be mailed in a public 
notice to the agencies and public and announced in news releases.

    Dated: January 31, 2007.
Kenneth P. Bradley,
Chief, Environment and Resources Branch.
[FR Doc. 07-585 Filed 2-8-07; 8:45 am]
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