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Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 17156 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 66 / Friday, April 6, 2007 / Notices construction of the Jordan Dam Hydroelectric Project. This will be the first and second 2-year extensions of three authorized by Public Law 109– 297. The requested new deadlines would be October 24, 2008, and October 24, 2010, to commence and complete construction, respectively. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. 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See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Philis J. Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–6441 Filed 4–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07–52–000] Downeast LNG, Inc.; Notice of Technical Conference April 2, 2007. On Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at 9 a.m. (EDT), staff of the Office of Energy Projects will convene a cryogenic design and technical conference regarding the proposed Downeast LNG import terminal. The cryogenic conference will be held at the Calais Motor Inn at 663 Main Street, Calais, Maine 04619. For Calais Motor Inn details call 1–800– 439–5531. The conference will review the design of the LNG storage tanks and facility, instrumentation and controls, hazard detection and controls, spill containment, geotechnical topics, and other issues related to the operation of the proposed facility. 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Posey, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–6437 Filed 4–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6685–7] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PO 00000 conference, please contact Tejal Patel at 202–502–6037. 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. Summary of Rating Definitions Environmental Impact of the Action LO—Lack of Objections The EPA review has not identified any potential environmental impacts requiring substantive changes to the proposal. The review may have disclosed opportunities for application of mitigation measures that could be accomplished with no more than minor changes to the proposal. EC—Environmental Concerns The EPA review has identified environmental impacts that should be avoided in order to fully protect the environment. Corrective measures may require changes to the preferred alternative or application of mitigation measures that can reduce the environmental impact. EPA would like to work with the lead agency to reduce these impacts. EO—Environmental Objections The EPA review has identified significant environmental impacts that must be avoided in order to provide adequate protection for the environment. Corrective measures may require substantial changes to the preferred alternative or consideration of some other project alternative (including the no action alternative or a new alternative). EPA intends to work with the lead agency to reduce these impacts. EU—Environmentally Unsatisfactory The EPA review has identified adverse environmental impacts that are E:\FR\FM\06APN1.SGM 06APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 66 / Friday, April 6, 2007 / Notices of sufficient magnitude that they are unsatisfactory from the standpoint of public health or welfare or environmental quality. EPA intends to work with the lead agency to reduce these impacts. If the potentially unsatisfactory impacts are not corrected at the final EIS stage, this proposal will be recommended for referral to the CEQ. Adequacy of the Impact Statement Category 1—Adequate EPA believes the draft EIS adequately sets forth the environmental impact(s) of the preferred alternative and those of the alternatives reasonably available to the project or action. No further analysis or data collection is necessary, but the reviewer may suggest the addition of clarifying language or information. Category 2—Insufficient Information The draft EIS does not contain sufficient information for EPA to fully assess environmental impacts that should be avoided in order to fully protect the environment, or the EPA reviewer has identified new reasonably available alternatives that are within the spectrum of alternatives analyzed in the draft EIS, which could reduce the environmental impacts of the action. The identified additional information, data, analyses, or discussion should be included in the final EIS. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Category 3—Inadequate EPA does not believe that the draft EIS adequately assesses potentially significant environmental impacts of the action, or the EPA reviewer has identified new, reasonably available alternatives that are outside of the spectrum of alternatives analyzed in the draft EIS, which should be analyzed in order to reduce the potentially significant environmental impacts. EPA believes that the identified additional information, data, analyses, or discussions are of such a magnitude that they should have full public review at a draft stage. EPA does not believe that the draft EIS is adequate for the purposes of the NEPA and/or Section 309 review, and thus should be formally revised and made available for public comment in a supplemental or revised draft EIS. On the basis of the potential significant impacts involved, this proposal could be a candidate for referral to the CEQ. Final EISs EIS No. 20060488, ERP No. F–BLM– J02049–WY, Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Field Development Project, Proposed Natural Gas Development to 2000 Wells, 1800 to Coal Beds and 200 to Other Formations, Carbon County, WY. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:39 Apr 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about adverse impacts to water quality, wildlife habitat and native vegetation, and suggests that the ROD include additional BMPs that avoid or reduce impacts to these resources. EIS No. 20070023, ERP No. F–AFS– L65521–WA, Buckhorn Access Project, To Utilize the Marias Creek Route to Construct and Reconstruct Roads, Funding, NPDES Permit and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests, Tonasket Ranger District, Okanogan County, WA. Summary: The Final EIS addressed EPA’s comments on the NPDES permit and surface water quality; however, EPA continues to have environmental concerns about impacts to wetlands. EPA requests that the ROD include detailed information on the performance bond and implementation of the monitoring plan based on the most recent modeling and analysis of water resources. Additionally, the ROD should outline how the monitoring activities of 3 agencies will be coordinated. EIS No. 20070062, ERP No. F–NPS– H65025–NE, Niobrara National Scenic River General Management Plan, Implementation, Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha and Rock Counties, NE. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20070066, ERP No. F–BLM– K65294–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. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. Dated: April 3, 2007. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–6456 Filed 4–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6685–6] Environmental Impact 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 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17157 Filed 03/26/2007 Through 03/30/2007 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20070126, Final Supplement, AFS, CA, Watdog Project, Preferred Alternative is B, Feather River Ranger District, Plumas National Forest, Butte and Plumas Counties, CA, Wait Period Ends: 05/07/2007, Contact: John Zarlengo 530–534–6500. EIS No. 20070127, Final EIS, NPS, 00, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty National Monument Development Concept Plan, Long-Term Rehabilitation and Reuse for Historic Buildings, Implementation, New York Harbor, NY and NJ, Wait Period Ends: 05/07/2007, Contact: Cynthia Garrett 212–363–3206 Ext 100. EIS No. 20070128, Final EIS, AFS, ID, Myrtle Creek Healthy Forest Restoration Act Project, Proposes Aquatic and Vegetation Improvement Treatments, Panhandle National Forests, Bonners Ferry Ranger District, City of Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, ID, Wait Period Ends: 05/07/2007, Contact: Doug Nishek 208–267–5561. EIS No. 20070129, Draft Supplement, NOA, 00, Atlantic Mackerel, Squid and Butterfish, Fishery Management Plan, Amendment #9, Implementation, Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Comment Period Ends: 05/21/2007, Contact: Patricia A. Kurkul 978–281–9250. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6685-7]


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.

Summary of Rating Definitions

Environmental Impact of the Action

LO--Lack of Objections
    The EPA review has not identified any potential environmental 
impacts requiring substantive changes to the proposal. The review may 
have disclosed opportunities for application of mitigation measures 
that could be accomplished with no more than minor changes to the 
proposal.
EC--Environmental Concerns
    The EPA review has identified environmental impacts that should be 
avoided in order to fully protect the environment. Corrective measures 
may require changes to the preferred alternative or application of 
mitigation measures that can reduce the environmental impact. EPA would 
like to work with the lead agency to reduce these impacts.
EO--Environmental Objections
    The EPA review has identified significant environmental impacts 
that must be avoided in order to provide adequate protection for the 
environment. Corrective measures may require substantial changes to the 
preferred alternative or consideration of some other project 
alternative (including the no action alternative or a new alternative). 
EPA intends to work with the lead agency to reduce these impacts.
EU--Environmentally Unsatisfactory
    The EPA review has identified adverse environmental impacts that 
are

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of sufficient magnitude that they are unsatisfactory from the 
standpoint of public health or welfare or environmental quality. EPA 
intends to work with the lead agency to reduce these impacts. If the 
potentially unsatisfactory impacts are not corrected at the final EIS 
stage, this proposal will be recommended for referral to the CEQ.

Adequacy of the Impact Statement

Category 1--Adequate
    EPA believes the draft EIS adequately sets forth the environmental 
impact(s) of the preferred alternative and those of the alternatives 
reasonably available to the project or action. No further analysis or 
data collection is necessary, but the reviewer may suggest the addition 
of clarifying language or information.
Category 2--Insufficient Information
    The draft EIS does not contain sufficient information for EPA to 
fully assess environmental impacts that should be avoided in order to 
fully protect the environment, or the EPA reviewer has identified new 
reasonably available alternatives that are within the spectrum of 
alternatives analyzed in the draft EIS, which could reduce the 
environmental impacts of the action. The identified additional 
information, data, analyses, or discussion should be included in the 
final EIS.
Category 3--Inadequate
    EPA does not believe that the draft EIS adequately assesses 
potentially significant environmental impacts of the action, or the EPA 
reviewer has identified new, reasonably available alternatives that are 
outside of the spectrum of alternatives analyzed in the draft EIS, 
which should be analyzed in order to reduce the potentially significant 
environmental impacts. EPA believes that the identified additional 
information, data, analyses, or discussions are of such a magnitude 
that they should have full public review at a draft stage. EPA does not 
believe that the draft EIS is adequate for the purposes of the NEPA 
and/or Section 309 review, and thus should be formally revised and made 
available for public comment in a supplemental or revised draft EIS. On 
the basis of the potential significant impacts involved, this proposal 
could be a candidate for referral to the CEQ.

Final EISs

    EIS No. 20060488, ERP No. F-BLM-J02049-WY, Atlantic Rim Natural Gas 
Field Development Project, Proposed Natural Gas Development to 2000 
Wells, 1800 to Coal Beds and 200 to Other Formations, Carbon County, 
WY.
    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about adverse 
impacts to water quality, wildlife habitat and native vegetation, and 
suggests that the ROD include additional BMPs that avoid or reduce 
impacts to these resources.
    EIS No. 20070023, ERP No. F-AFS-L65521-WA, Buckhorn Access Project, 
To Utilize the Marias Creek Route to Construct and Reconstruct Roads, 
Funding, NPDES Permit and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Okanogan 
and Wenatchee National Forests, Tonasket Ranger District, Okanogan 
County, WA.
    Summary: The Final EIS addressed EPA's comments on the NPDES permit 
and surface water quality; however, EPA continues to have environmental 
concerns about impacts to wetlands. EPA requests that the ROD include 
detailed information on the performance bond and implementation of the 
monitoring plan based on the most recent modeling and analysis of water 
resources. Additionally, the ROD should outline how the monitoring 
activities of 3 agencies will be coordinated.
    EIS No. 20070062, ERP No. F-NPS-H65025-NE, Niobrara National Scenic 
River General Management Plan, Implementation, Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha 
and Rock Counties, NE.
    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action.
    EIS No. 20070066, ERP No. F-BLM-K65294-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.
    Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.

    Dated: April 3, 2007.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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