Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 18643 [E7-7022]

Download as PDF pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 71 / Friday, April 13, 2007 / Notices 4. Interagency Coordination and Cooperation: The following agencies have been informally invited to participate in the study on the LEIS: Minerals Management Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Service, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would provide a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Report. Coordination would be maintained with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding threatened and endangered species under their respective jurisdictional responsibilities. Coordination would be maintained with the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding essential fish habitat. Coordination would be maintained with the Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding prime and unique farmlands. Coordination would be maintained with the Advisory Counsel on Historic Preservation and the State Historic Preservation Officer. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources would be consulted regarding consistency with the Coastal Zone Management Act. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would be contacted concerning potential impacts to Natural and Scenic Streams. 5. Environmental Consultation and Review: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) would be assisting in the documentation of existing conditions and assessment of effects of project alternatives through Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act consultation procedures. The USFWS would also provide a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act report. Consultation would also be accomplished with the USFWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) concerning threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat. The NMFS would be consulted on the effects of this proposed action on Essential Fish Habitat. The draft EIS or a notice of its availability would be distributed to all interested agencies, organizations, and individuals. 6. Public Scoping Meeting: Scoping meetings are not required (40 CFR 1506.8 Proposals for legislation (b)(1)) when preparing a LEIS. However, as indicated in Section 2, Stakeholder Involvement, an intensive public engagement program would continue VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:52 Apr 12, 2007 Jkt 211001 throughout the study to solicit input from affected or interested parties. 7. Estimated Date of Availability: The earliest date the LEIS is expected to be available is May of 2007. Dated: April 4, 2007. Richard P. Wagenaar, Colonel, U.S. Army, District Commander. [FR Doc. E7–7086 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–84–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 18643 District Direct Interconnection Project, Construct and Operate a 16mile Long 60-Kilovolt Power Transmission Facilities, (DOE/EIS– 0389, Trinity County, CA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070041, ERP No. D–AFS– L65532–OR, Five Buttes Project, Conduct Vegetation Management Activities, Implementation, Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes County, OR. [ER–FRL–6685–9] Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments EIS No. 20070048, ERP No. D–NOA– L64052–00, PROGRAMMATIC— Steller Sea Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research, Proposal to Disburse Funds and Issue Permit for Research, AK, WA, OR and CA. 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 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156). Draft EISs EIS No. 20070018, ERP No. D–RUS– H05025–MO, Norborne Baseload Power Plant, Proposed Construction and Operation of a 660-megawatt Net Coal-Fired Power Plant, Carroll County, MO. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about mercury emissions and the mercury risk assessment. EPA requested additional information on the mercury issue and recommended that ozone monitoring be continued throughout the ozone season. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070028, ERP No. D–COE– K39104–CA, PROGRAMMATIC—Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan (LARRMP) Project, Implementation, Improving Natural Habitat, Water Quality, Recreation, Economic Values and Open Space, Owensmoth Avenue in Canoga Park (at the Confluence of Bell Creek and Arroyo Calabasas) and continues down stream to Washington Boulevard near the northern boundary of the City of Vernon, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070039, ERP No. D–WPA– K08032–CA, Trinity Public Utilities PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about unintentional lethal takes, mortality rates and impacts from research activities. EPA requested information on impact levels and tribal consultation. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070006, ERP No. DS–DOE– D09800–PA, Gilberton Coal-to-Clean Fuels and Power Project, Construction and Operation a New Demonstration Plant, Updated Information to Correct Information regarding Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, Schuylkill County, PA. Summary: EPA requested that adaptive management provisions be considered to assess CO2 mitigation measures. Rating EC2. Final EISs EIS No. 20070060, ERP No. F–AFS– F65063–WI, Twentymile Restoration Project Area, Restore Northern Hardwood Forests to an Uneven-aged Condition, Great Divide Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Ashland and Bayfield Counties, WI. Summary: The Final EIS addressed EPA’s comments, including information on habitat restoration; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed project. Dated: April 10, 2007 Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–7022 Filed 4–12–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 71 (Friday, April 13, 2007)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7022]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6685-9]


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 6, 2007 (72 FR 
17156).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20070018, ERP No. D-RUS-H05025-MO, Norborne Baseload Power 
Plant, Proposed Construction and Operation of a 660-megawatt Net Coal-
Fired Power Plant, Carroll County, MO.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about mercury 
emissions and the mercury risk assessment. EPA requested additional 
information on the mercury issue and recommended that ozone monitoring 
be continued throughout the ozone season. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070028, ERP No. D-COE-K39104-CA, PROGRAMMATIC--Los Angeles 
River Revitalization Master Plan (LARRMP) Project, Implementation, 
Improving Natural Habitat, Water Quality, Recreation, Economic Values 
and Open Space, Owensmoth Avenue in Canoga Park (at the Confluence of 
Bell Creek and Arroyo Calabasas) and continues down stream to 
Washington Boulevard near the northern boundary of the City of Vernon, 
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20070039, ERP No. D-WPA-K08032-CA, Trinity Public Utilities 
District Direct Interconnection Project, Construct and Operate a 16-
mile Long 60-Kilovolt Power Transmission Facilities, (DOE/EIS-0389, 
Trinity County, CA.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20070041, ERP No. D-AFS-L65532-OR, Five Buttes Project, Conduct 
Vegetation Management Activities, Implementation, Deschutes National 
Forest, Crescent Ranger District, Deschutes County, OR.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20070048, ERP No. D-NOA-L64052-00, PROGRAMMATIC--Steller Sea 
Lion and Northern Fur Seal Research, Proposal to Disburse Funds and 
Issue Permit for Research, AK, WA, OR and CA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about unintentional 
lethal takes, mortality rates and impacts from research activities. EPA 
requested information on impact levels and tribal consultation. Rating 
EC2.

EIS No. 20070006, ERP No. DS-DOE-D09800-PA, Gilberton Coal-to-Clean 
Fuels and Power Project, Construction and Operation a New Demonstration 
Plant, Updated Information to Correct Information regarding Carbon 
Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, Schuylkill County, PA.

    Summary: EPA requested that adaptive management provisions be 
considered to assess CO2 mitigation measures. Rating EC2.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20070060, ERP No. F-AFS-F65063-WI, Twentymile Restoration 
Project Area, Restore Northern Hardwood Forests to an Uneven-aged 
Condition, Great Divide Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National 
Forest, Ashland and Bayfield Counties, WI.

    Summary: The Final EIS addressed EPA's comments, including 
information on habitat restoration; therefore, EPA does not object to 
the proposed project.

    Dated: April 10, 2007
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E7-7022 Filed 4-12-07; 8:45 am]
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