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Download as PDF 43270 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 149 / Friday, August 3, 2007 / Notices and discuss existing conditions and resource management objectives; (3) review and discuss existing information and identify preliminary information and study needs; (4) review and discuss the process plan and schedule for prefiling activity that incorporates the time frames provided for in Part 5 of the Commission’s regulations and, to the extent possible, maximizes coordination of federal, state, and tribal permitting and certification processes; and (5) discuss the appropriateness of any federal or state agency or Indian tribe acting as a cooperating agency for development of an environmental document. Meeting participants should come prepared to discuss their issues and/or concerns. Please review the PAD in preparation for the scoping meetings. Directions on how to obtain a copy of the PAD and the scoping document are included in item n of this document. Meeting Procedures The meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and will become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–15089 Filed 8–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6689–6] 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 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156). mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Draft EISs EIS No. 20060514, ERP No. D–NPS– K65324–CA, Big Lagoon Wetland and Creek Restoration Project, To Restore a Functional, Self-Sustaining Ecosystem, including Wetland, Riparian, and Aquatic Components, Golden Gate National Area, Muir Beach, Marin County, CA. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:17 Aug 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 Summary: EPA supports the proposed project goals to restore ecosystem functions and values and does not object to this project. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070151, ERP No. D–BLM– K05064–NV, White Pine Energy Station Project, Construction and Operation, Coal-fired Electric Power Generating Plant, White Pine County, NV. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections because of potential adverse impacts to water quality, including wetlands, and requested for additional information to determine the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative. In addition, EPA requests information about groundwater withdrawal, air quality, potential mercury emissions, and mitigation. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20070153, ERP No. D–BLM– G65105–NM, Socorro Resource Management Plan Revision, Implementation, Socorro and Catron Counties, NM. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070196, ERP No. D–AFS– L05240–AK, Angoon Hydroelectric Project, Construction and Operation, Special-Use-Authorization, Thayer Creek, Admiralty Island National Monument, Tongass National Forest, AK. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections because of the potential for adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic resources, including the potential to exceed water quality standards, and the lack of a detailed cumulative impacts analysis. The Final EIS should provide additional information regarding environmental impacts and mitigation. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20070197, ERP No. DR–AFS– K65303–CA, Phoenix Project, Proposes to Use a Combination of Contract and Forest Service Crew to Treat Poor Forest Health and High Fire Hazard Conditions, Develop a Network Defensible Fuel Profile Zones (DFPZs), Sierraville Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest, Sierra and Nevada Counties, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to watershed resources and recommended coordination with the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards, adoption of Alternative 4, and rapid implementation of road improvements. Rating EC2. Final EISs EIS No. 20070094, ERP No. F–COE– K59006–CA, Cajon Third Main Track, PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Construction from Summit to Keenbrook, Special Use Permit and U.S. Army COE 404 Permit, San Bernardino County, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about air quality and aquatic resources impacts. EIS No. 20070204, ERP No. F–FRC– K05062–CA, Oroville Facilities Project, Issuing a New Federal License to Continue Hydroelectric Power (FERC No. 2100), Feather River, Sierra Nevada, Butte County, CA. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20070237, ERP No. F–BLM– K65308–00, Surprise Field Office Project, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Cedarville; Modoc and Lassen, CA and Washoe and Humboldt Counties, NV. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water quality, soil condition, and rangeland habitat. EPA requested that BLM focus on relieving grazing pressure in Category 1 rangelands until these areas improve. EPA also requested the closure of OHV route segments adjacent to waters to improve soil conditions, habitat, and water quality. EIS No. 20070244, ERP No. F–FRC– K03029–00, North Baja Pipeline Expansion Project, Docket Nos. CP06– 61–000 and CP01–23–000, Construction and Operation a Natural Gas Pipeline System, Land Use Plan Amendment, Right-of-Way Grant, Temporary Use Permits and U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, La Paz County, AZ and Riverside and Imperial Counties, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the scope of the air quality analysis, indirect impacts on air quality, water resources impacts, and lack of mitigation for impacts on air quality and water resources. EIS No. 20070258, ERP No. F–COE– F09803–MN, Minnesota Steel Project, Construction and Operation of an Open Pit Taconite Mine Facilities, Concentrator, Pellet Plant, Direct Reduced Iron Plant and Steel Mill Project, located west of Nashwauk, Itasca County, MN. Summary: While some of EPA’s previous concerns have been resolved, EPA continues to have environmental concerns about wetland mitigation (in particular, inkind replacement and mitigation ratios). E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 149 / Friday, August 3, 2007 / Notices Dated: July 30, 2007. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–15116 Filed 8–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6689–5] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 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 July 23, 2007 Through July 27, 2007. Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20070315, Draft EIS, NOA, AK, Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission for a Subsistence Hunt on Bowhead Whale for the Years 2008 through 2012 for Issuing Annual Quotas, Proposes to Authorize Subsistence Harvests of the Western Arctic Stock of Bowhead Whales, Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, AK. Comment Period Ends: October 12, 2007. Contact: Steven K. Davis, 907–271– 3523. EIS No. 20070316, Draft EIS, FHW, 00, Northern Corridor Interstate 73 Project, Proposes Construct from I–95 to Future Interstate 74, Marlboro and Dillion Counties, SC and Richmond County, NC. Comment Period Ends: September 17, 2007. Contact: Patrick Tyndall, 803–765– 5460. EIS No. 20070317, Draft EIS, FHW, NH, I–93 Exit 4A Interchange Study DerryLondonderry Project, To Reduce Traffic Congestion Improve Safety for Public and Promote Economic Vitality, Rockingham County, NH, Comment Period Ends: September 17, 2007. Contact: William F. O’Donnell, 603– 228–3057 Ext. 101. EIS No. 20070318, Final EIS, FHW, CA, Los Banos Bypass Project, Construct from CA–152 in Merced County beginning near Volta Road west to Los Banos, bypassing Los Banos, ending near the Santa Fe Grade Road, U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Merced County, CA. Wait Period Ends: September 4, 2007. Contact: Mayela Sosa, 916–498–5057. EIS No. 20070319, Final EIS, USN, FL, Boca Chica Field, Restoration of Clear Zones and Stormwater Drainage VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:17 Aug 02, 2007 Jkt 211001 Systems, Implementation, Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Monroe County, FL. Wait Period Ends: September 4, 2007. Contact: Jim Reed, 843–820–45543. EIS No. 20070320, Final EIS, WPA, AZ, San Luis Rio Colorado Project, Proposes to Construct a 26-Mile Long 230 Kilovolt Double-Circuit Transmission Line from the International Border with Mexico to Western and Arizona Public Service Substations near Yuma County, AZ. Wait Period Ends: September 4, 2007. Contact: Mark Wieringa, 720–962– 7448. EIS No. 20070321, Final EIS, NOA, 00, Amendment 27 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan and Amendment 14 to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan, To Address Stock Rebuilding and Overfishing of Red Snapper, Gulf of Mexico. Wait Period Ends: September 4, 2007. Contact: Roy E. Crabtree, 727–824– 5305. EIS No. 20070322, Draft EIS, NPS, AZ, Saguaro National Park General Management Plan, Implementation, Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District, Pima County, AZ. Comment Period Ends: September 17, 2007. Contact: Mary McVeigh, 303–969– 2442. EIS No. 20070323, Draft EIS, FHW/FTA, CO, US–36 Corridor, Multi-Modal Transportation Improvements between I–25 in Adams County and Foothills Parkway/Table Mesa Drive in Boulder, Adams, Denver, Broomfield, Boulder and Jefferson Counties, CO. Comment Period Ends: September 17, 2007. Contact: Douglas Bennett, 720–963– 3030. The DOT/FHW and DOT/FTA are Joint Lead Agencies for the above project. EIS No. 20070324, Final EIS, FAA, 00, New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign Project, To Increase the Efficiency and Reliability of the Airspace Structure and Air Traffic Control System, NY, NJ and PA. Wait Period Ends: September 4, 2007. Contact: Steve Kelly, 718–553–2610. EIS No. 20070325, Final EIS, NRC, MA, Generic—License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 29 to NUREG– 1437, Regarding the License Renewal of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Cape Cod Bay, Town of Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA. Wait Period Ends: September 4, 2007. Contact: Alicia Washington 301–415– 1878. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43271 EIS No. 20070326, Draft EIS, FTA, TX, University Corridor Fixed Guideway Project, To Implement Transit Improvements from Hillcroft Transit Center to the Vicinity of the University of Houston (UH)—Central Campus or the Eastwood Transit Center, City of Houston, Harris County, TX. Comment Period Ends: September 17, 2007. Contact: John Sweek, 817–978–0550. EIS No. 20070327, Draft EIS, FTA, TX, Denton to Carrollton Regional Rail Corridor Project, Transportation Improvements between Downtown Denton and the Dallas Area Rapid (DART) System, Right-of-Way Grant, Denton and Dallas Counties, TX, Comment Period Ends: September 19, 2007. Contact: Robert C. Patrick, 817–978– 0550. Amended Notices EIS No. 20070275, Draft EIS, FHW, CA, Eureka-Arcata Route 101 Corridor Improvement Project, Proposed Roadway Improvements on Route 101 between the Eureka Slough Bridge and 11th St. Overcrossing in Arcata, Humbolt County, CA, Comment Period Ends: September 28, 2007. Contact: Lanh Phan, 916–498–5046. Revision of FR Notice Published July 6, 2007. Extending Comment from August 24, 2007 to September 28, 2007. EIS No. 20070312, Draft EIS, USN, HI, Hawaii Range Complex (HRC) Project, To Support and Maintain Navy Pacific Fleet Training, and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Operations, Kauai, Honolulu, Maui and Hawaii Counties, HI, Comment Period Ends: September 17, 2007. Contact: Tom Clements, 866–767– 3347. Revision of FR Notice Published July 27, 2007. Extending Comment Period from September 10, 2007 to September 17, 2007. Dated: July 31, 2007. Clifford Rader, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6689-6]


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 6, 2007 (72 FR 
17156).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20060514, ERP No. D-NPS-K65324-CA, Big Lagoon Wetland and Creek 
Restoration Project, To Restore a Functional, Self-Sustaining 
Ecosystem, including Wetland, Riparian, and Aquatic Components, Golden 
Gate National Area, Muir Beach, Marin County, CA.

    Summary: EPA supports the proposed project goals to restore 
ecosystem functions and values and does not object to this project. 
Rating LO.

EIS No. 20070151, ERP No. D-BLM-K05064-NV, White Pine Energy Station 
Project, Construction and Operation, Coal-fired Electric Power 
Generating Plant, White Pine County, NV.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections because of 
potential adverse impacts to water quality, including wetlands, and 
requested for additional information to determine the least 
environmentally damaging practicable alternative. In addition, EPA 
requests information about groundwater withdrawal, air quality, 
potential mercury emissions, and mitigation. Rating EO2.

EIS No. 20070153, ERP No. D-BLM-G65105-NM, Socorro Resource Management 
Plan Revision, Implementation, Socorro and Catron Counties, NM.

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

    EIS No. 20070196, ERP No. D-AFS-L05240-AK, Angoon Hydroelectric 
Project, Construction and Operation, Special-Use-Authorization, Thayer 
Creek, Admiralty Island National Monument, Tongass National Forest, AK.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections because of the 
potential for adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic resources, 
including the potential to exceed water quality standards, and the lack 
of a detailed cumulative impacts analysis. The Final EIS should provide 
additional information regarding environmental impacts and mitigation. 
Rating EO2.

EIS No. 20070197, ERP No. DR-AFS-K65303-CA, Phoenix Project, Proposes 
to Use a Combination of Contract and Forest Service Crew to Treat Poor 
Forest Health and High Fire Hazard Conditions, Develop a Network 
Defensible Fuel Profile Zones (DFPZs), Sierraville Ranger District, 
Tahoe National Forest, Sierra and Nevada Counties, CA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
watershed resources and recommended coordination with the California 
Regional Water Quality Control Boards, adoption of Alternative 4, and 
rapid implementation of road improvements. Rating EC2.

Final EISs

    EIS No. 20070094, ERP No. F-COE-K59006-CA, Cajon Third Main Track, 
Construction from Summit to Keenbrook, Special Use Permit and U.S. Army 
COE 404 Permit, San Bernardino County, CA.

Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about air quality 
and aquatic resources impacts.

    EIS No. 20070204, ERP No. F-FRC-K05062-CA, Oroville Facilities 
Project, Issuing a New Federal License to Continue Hydroelectric Power 
(FERC No. 2100), Feather River, Sierra Nevada, Butte County, CA.

Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20070237, ERP No. F-BLM-K65308-00, Surprise Field Office 
Project, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Cedarville; Modoc 
and Lassen, CA and Washoe and Humboldt Counties, NV.

Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water 
quality, soil condition, and rangeland habitat. EPA requested that BLM 
focus on relieving grazing pressure in Category 1 rangelands until 
these areas improve. EPA also requested the closure of OHV route 
segments adjacent to waters to improve soil conditions, habitat, and 
water quality.

EIS No. 20070244, ERP No. F-FRC-K03029-00, North Baja Pipeline 
Expansion Project, Docket Nos. CP06-61-000 and CP01-23-000, 
Construction and Operation a Natural Gas Pipeline System, Land Use Plan 
Amendment, Right-of-Way Grant, Temporary Use Permits and U.S. Army COE 
Section 10 and 404 Permits, La Paz County, AZ and Riverside and 
Imperial Counties, CA.

Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the scope 
of the air quality analysis, indirect impacts on air quality, water 
resources impacts, and lack of mitigation for impacts on air quality 
and water resources.

EIS No. 20070258, ERP No. F-COE-F09803-MN, Minnesota Steel Project, 
Construction and Operation of an Open Pit Taconite Mine Facilities, 
Concentrator, Pellet Plant, Direct Reduced Iron Plant and Steel Mill 
Project, located west of Nashwauk, Itasca County, MN.

Summary: While some of EPA's previous concerns have been resolved, EPA 
continues to have environmental concerns about wetland mitigation (in 
particular, in-kind replacement and mitigation ratios).


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    Dated: July 30, 2007.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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