Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 9520-9521 [E7-3671]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 9520 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 41 / Friday, March 2, 2007 / Notices Exhibit TRC–201 for inclusion in their Open Access Transmission Tariff pursuant to FERC’s Orders 679 and 679– A, effective 6/1/07. Filed Date: 02/21/2007. Accession Number: 20070223–0015. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings. Docket Numbers: ES07–21–000. Applicants: Entergy Nuclear Palisades, LLC. Description: Application of Entergy Nuclear Palisades, LLC for Authorization to Issue Securities under ES07–21. Filed Date: 02/20/2007. Accession Number: 20070220–5019. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding, interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline need not be served on persons other than the Applicant. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:44 Mar 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–3714 Filed 3–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6684–6] 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. 20060357, ERP No. D–COE– K39100–CA, Hemet/San Jacinto Integrated Recharge and Recovery Program, Construction and Operation, US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Riverside County, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to waters of the U.S.; aquatic resources; biological resources, including endangered species habitat; and air quality. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20060479, ERP No. D–FRC– C03016–NY, Broadwater Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project, Construction and Operation a Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities, (Docket Nos. CP06–54, et al.), Long Island Sound, NY. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to air quality, water quality, and biological resources, and recommended that the FEIS contain additional information and/or analyses to address those impacts. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20060481, ERP No. D–AFS– L65528–OR, Crawford Project and Proposed Nonsignificant Forest Plan Amendments, Commercial Timber Harvest, Prescribed Burning, PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Adjustments to Dedicated Old Growth Areas, and Road Closure and Decommissioning Activities, Implementation, Blue Mountain Ranger District, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential increases in sediment loads to streams due to additional roads. EPA also recommended that the document clarify questions related to the number and location of road miles, sedimentation rates, and address concerns with the undocumented cost and timing of restoration measures. Rating EC1. EIS No. 20060502, ERP No. D–NPS– K39103–CA, Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project, Propose to Restore Natural Hydrologic and Ecological Processes, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA. Summary: EPA supports the proposed project and believes it will significantly improve the hydrologic and ecological processes and functions in the Tomales Bay Watershed. Rating LO. Final EISs EIS No. 20060528, ERP No. F–AFS– L61131–ID, Emerald Creek Garnet Area, To Provide a Public Recreational Area for Collecting Garnet Gemstone, US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Idaho Panhandle National Forest, St. Joe Ranger District, Latah County, ID. Summary: The final EIS addressed EPA’s major concerns regarding water quality and wetlands; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed project. EIS No. 20060540, ERP No. F–NOA– G39038–LA, PROGRAMMATIC—The Louisiana Regional Restoration Planning Program, Establishing and Implementation of Natural Resource Trust Mandates, LA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. EIS No. 20060543, ERP No. F–COE– K36144–CA, San Juan Creek and Western San Mateo Creek Watershed Special Area Management Plan (SAMP), Proposed Watershed-Based SAMP to Balance Aquatic Resource Protection and Reasonable Economic Development, Southern Portion of Orange County, CA. Summary: EPA is supportive of the SAMP, however, it has concerns about the alternatives analysis, permitting procedures, air quality impacts, and compliance with Clean Water Act Section 404(S) (1) Guidelines. EPA will continue to work with the Corps to resolve these issues. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 41 / Friday, March 2, 2007 / Notices Dated: February 27, 2007. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–3671 Filed 3–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6684–5] pwalker on PROD1PC71 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 02/19/2007 through 02/23/2007 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20070065, Draft EIS, BLM, CA, Eastern San Diego County Resource Management Plan, Implementation, San Diego County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 05/31/2007, Contact: Erin Dreyfuss 760–337–4436. EIS No. 20070066, Final EIS, BLM, AZ, Arizona Strip Field Office Resource Management Plan, which includes: Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Grand-Canyon-Parashant National Monument (Parashant) BLM Portion, General Management Plan for the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument NPS Portion of Parashant, Implementation, AZ, Wait Period Ends: 04/02/2007, Contact: Diana Hawks 435–688–3266. EIS No. 20070067, Draft EIS, SFW, PR, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Implementation, Vieques, PR, Comment Period Ends: 04/30/2007, Contact: Jim Oland 410–573–4592. EIS No. 20070068, Draft EIS, BLM, AZ, Ironwood Forest National Monument, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Tucson Field Office, AZ, Comment Period Ends: 05/31/ 2007, Contact: Patrick Madigan 520– 258–7200 EIS No. 20070069, Second Final Supplement, FHW, WV, Appalachian Corridor H Project, Construction of a 9-mile Long Segment between the Termini of Parsons and Davis, Updated Information the Parsons-toDavis Project, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit Issuance, Tucker County, WV, Wait Period Ends: 04/27/2007, Contact: Thomas J. Smith 304–347–5928. EIS No. 20070070, Second Draft Supplement, AFS, CA, Empire Vegetation Management Project, VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:44 Mar 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 Supplemental Information to Clarify Cumulative Effects Analysis, Mount Hough Ranger District, Plumas National Forest, Plumas County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 04/16/2007, Contact: Gary Rotta 530–283–0555. EIS No. 20070071, Draft EIS, USA, VA, Fort Belvoir 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Recommendations and Related Army Actions, Implementation, Fairfax County, VA, Comment Period Ends: 05/01/2007, Contact: Karen Wilson 703–602–2861. Amended Notices EIS No. 20070044, Draft EIS, AFS, NM, Surface Management of Gas Leasing and Development, Proposes to Amend the Forest Plan include Standard and Guidelines Related to Gas Leasing and Development in the Jicarilla Ranger District, Carson National Forest, Rio Arriba County, NM, Comment Period Ends: 04/17/2007, Contact: Audrey Kuykendall 505–758–6212 Revision of FR Notice Published 02/16/2007: Extending Comment Period from 04/ 02/2007 to 04/17/2007. Dated: February 27, 2007. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–3672 Filed 3–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 9521 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Hubbard, Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education, USEPA, MC 1107A, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 564–2189, hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meetings of the CHPAC are open to the public. Task Group meetings will take place on Tuesday March 13th, 2007 at RESOLVE from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The CHPAC plenary will meet on Wednesday, March 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Thursday March 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Agenda items include discussion and next steps from the Emerging Chemicals of Concern, NAAQS for Lead and Ozone, and 2007 Anniversary Task Groups and a presentation on the NIEHS January 2007 workshop. Draft agenda attached. Access and Accommodations: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Carolyn Hubbard at 202–564– 2189 or hubbard.carolyn@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Carolyn Hubbard preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: February 27, 2007. Carolyn Hubbard, Designated Federal Official. U.S Environmental Protection Agency ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee [FRL–8283–1] RESOLVE 1255 23rd Street, NW., Suite 275, Washington, DC 20037. Notice of Meeting of the EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given that the next meeting of the Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) will be held March 13–15th, 2007 at RESOLVE, Washington, DC. The CHPAC was created to advise the Environmental Protection Agency on science, regulations, and other issues relating to children’s environmental health. DATES: Task Groups will meet on Tuesday March 13th and the CHPAC Plenary will meet on Wednesday March 14th and Thursday March 15th, 2007 at RESOLVE. ADDRESSES: RESOLVE, 1255 23rd Street, NW., Suite 275 Washington, DC. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Draft Agenda Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Task Group Meetings 8:30–5:30 Emerging Chemicals of Concern Task Group (ECOC) 12:15–1:30 Lunch (on your own) 1:30–5:30 Next Decade: 10 Year Anniversary of the Executive Order Task Group 1:30–5:30 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Ozone and Lead Task Group Wednesday, March 14, 2007 CHPAC Plenary Session 8:30–9:00 Continental Breakfast and Gathering 9:00–9:15 Welcome, Introductions, Review Meeting Agenda 9:15–9:30 Highlights of Recent OCHPEE Activities 9:30–10:30 Report on NIEHS January Meeting and Vision for Next Decade of Children’s Environmental Health E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 41 (Friday, March 2, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9520-9521]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3671]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6684-6]


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. 20060357, ERP No. D-COE-K39100-CA, Hemet/San Jacinto 
Integrated Recharge and Recovery Program, Construction and Operation, 
US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Riverside County, CA.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential 
impacts to waters of the U.S.; aquatic resources; biological resources, 
including endangered species habitat; and air quality. Rating EC2.

    EIS No. 20060479, ERP No. D-FRC-C03016-NY, Broadwater Liquefied 
Natural Gas (LNG) Project, Construction and Operation a Natural Gas 
Pipeline Facilities, (Docket Nos. CP06-54, et al.), Long Island Sound, 
NY.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential 
impacts to air quality, water quality, and biological resources, and 
recommended that the FEIS contain additional information and/or 
analyses to address those impacts. Rating EC2.

    EIS No. 20060481, ERP No. D-AFS-L65528-OR, Crawford Project and 
Proposed Nonsignificant Forest Plan Amendments, Commercial Timber 
Harvest, Prescribed Burning, Adjustments to Dedicated Old Growth Areas, 
and Road Closure and Decommissioning Activities, Implementation, Blue 
Mountain Ranger District, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential 
increases in sediment loads to streams due to additional roads. EPA 
also recommended that the document clarify questions related to the 
number and location of road miles, sedimentation rates, and address 
concerns with the undocumented cost and timing of restoration measures. 
Rating EC1.

    EIS No. 20060502, ERP No. D-NPS-K39103-CA, Giacomini Wetland 
Restoration Project, Propose to Restore Natural Hydrologic and 
Ecological Processes, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Point Reyes 
National Seashore, Marin County, CA.
    Summary: EPA supports the proposed project and believes it will 
significantly improve the hydrologic and ecological processes and 
functions in the Tomales Bay Watershed. Rating LO.

Final EISs

    EIS No. 20060528, ERP No. F-AFS-L61131-ID, Emerald Creek Garnet 
Area, To Provide a Public Recreational Area for Collecting Garnet 
Gemstone, US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Idaho Panhandle National 
Forest, St. Joe Ranger District, Latah County, ID.
    Summary: The final EIS addressed EPA's major concerns regarding 
water quality and wetlands; therefore, EPA does not object to the 
proposed project.

    EIS No. 20060540, ERP No. F-NOA-G39038-LA, PROGRAMMATIC--The 
Louisiana Regional Restoration Planning Program, Establishing and 
Implementation of Natural Resource Trust Mandates, LA.
    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.

    EIS No. 20060543, ERP No. F-COE-K36144-CA, San Juan Creek and 
Western San Mateo Creek Watershed Special Area Management Plan (SAMP), 
Proposed Watershed-Based SAMP to Balance Aquatic Resource Protection 
and Reasonable Economic Development, Southern Portion of Orange County, 
CA.
    Summary: EPA is supportive of the SAMP, however, it has concerns 
about the alternatives analysis, permitting procedures, air quality 
impacts, and compliance with Clean Water Act Section 404(S)

    (1) Guidelines. EPA will continue to work with the Corps to resolve 
these issues.


[[Page 9521]]


    Dated: February 27, 2007.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E7-3671 Filed 3-1-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.