IJC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Decision for Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Regulation, 50711 [E7-17431]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 4, 2007 / Notices Dated: August 20, 2007. Terry Rusch, Director, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–17426 Filed 8–31–07; 8:45 am] [Public Notice 5923] The application and related documents that are a part of the record to be considered by the Department of State in connection with this application are available for review in the Office of Mexican Affairs, Border Affairs Unit, Department of State, during normal business hours throughout the comment period. Any questions related to this notice may be addressed to Mr. Darrach using the contact information above. Notice of Receipt of Application for a Presidential Permit To Construct a New International Rail Bridge Between Webb County, TX and Colombia, Mexico Dated: August 28, 2007. Daniel D. Darrach, Coordinator, U.S.-Mexico Border Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E7–17435 Filed 8–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–33–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4710–29–P Department of State. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notice is hereby given that on August 15, 2007 the Department of State received an application for a Presidential Permit authorizing the construction, operation and maintenance of a new international rail bridge crossing between Webb County, Texas and Colombia, State of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, known hereafter as the ‘‘Colombia Rail Bridge.’’ This application has been filed by the Webb County Rural Transportation District located in Laredo, Texas. This construction project, which would be carried out in partnership with a number of local, state, federal and binational entities, would be located 31 river miles upstream or northwest of the existing Laredo International Rail Bridge that goes through downtown Nuevo Laredo and Laredo. The Department of State’s jurisdiction with respect to this application is based upon Executive Order 11423, dated August 16, 1968, as amended by Executive Order 12847, dated May 17, 1993, Executive Order 13284, dated January 23, 2003 and Executive Order 13337, dated April 30, 2004. As provided in E.O. 11423, the Department is circulating this application to concerned agencies for comment. [Public Notice 5924] Interested parties are invited to submit written comments relative to this application on or before November 5, 2007 to Daniel D. Darrach, Coordinator, U.S.-Mexico Border Affairs, WHA/MEX, HST Room 4258, Department of State, 2201 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20520. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel D. Darrach, Coordinator, U.S.Mexico Border Affairs, WHA/MEX, HST Room 4258, Department of State, 2201 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20520. Telephone: (202) 647–8529, fax: (202) 647–5752. The IJC will provide online public briefings to explain its proposed decision and answer questions on October 9, 2007. The same information will be provided at both briefings. Information on how to participate in the public briefings will be announced as soon as it is available. October 9, 2007, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. October 9, 2007, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. SUMMARY: rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:17 Aug 31, 2007 Jkt 211001 IJC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Decision for Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Regulation The International Joint Commission (IJC) invites public comment on its draft Order of Approval, new regulation plan and other matters related to the regulation of water levels and flows on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The IJC intends to make a final decision by the end of this year. Background Documents A draft Order of Approval, overview of the new regulation plan and several background documents will be available on September 17, 2007 on the IJC’s Web site or from the contacts listed below. The Order of Approval identifies the requirements for setting Lake Ontario outflows that must be met in order to protect all affected interests in the United States and Canada. The regulation plan specifies how the outflow will be set to meet the requirements of the Order under particular water supply conditions at particular times of the year. Online Public Briefings Public Hearings The IJC will accept public comment on its draft Order of Approval, new PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50711 regulation plan and related matters during public hearings at the following times and locations. Participants are requested to summarize their spoken comments in two-to-three minutes and to provide more detailed comments in writing. Monday, October 29, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto ON M5H 2N2. Tuesday, October 30, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.: Olcott Fire Company, 1691 Lockport Olcott Road, Olcott, NY 14126. Tuesday, October 30, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: Greece Town Hall, Eastman Room, 1 Vince Toffany Boulevard, Greece, NY 14612. Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: American Foundry, 246 West Seneca Street, Oswego, NY 13126. Monday, November 5, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: The City of Kingston, City Hall— Memorial Hall, 216 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3. Tuesday, November 6, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: Bonnie Castle, 31 Holland Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607. Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference Centre, 1515 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6. Thursday, November 8, 7 p.m.–9 p.m.: ` Biosphere, 160, Chemin Tour-de` ` ` l’Isle, Ste-Helene Island, Montreal, PQ H3C 4G8. Written Comments Written comments will be accepted at the public hearings, or at either of the addresses below until November 16, 2007. Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, 1250 23rd Street, NW. Suite 100, Washington, DC 20440. Fax: 202–467–0746. E-mail: Commission@washington.ijc.org. Secretary, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission, 234 Laurier Avenue, 22nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 6K6. Fax: 613–993–5583. E-mail: Commission@ottawa.ijc.org. How to Obtain Documents All documents will be available on the IJC Web site on September 17, 2007 at: https://www.ijc.org. If you would like documents mailed to you, please contact the IJC by telephone or e-mail and provide your name and address: Telephone: (202) 736–9016. E-mail: Commission@washington.ijc.org. Dated: August 28, 2007. James G. Chandler, Acting Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, Department of State. [FR Doc. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5924]


IJC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Decision for Lake Ontario-
St. Lawrence River Regulation

    The International Joint Commission (IJC) invites public comment on 
its draft Order of Approval, new regulation plan and other matters 
related to the regulation of water levels and flows on Lake Ontario and 
the St. Lawrence River. The IJC intends to make a final decision by the 
end of this year.

Background Documents

    A draft Order of Approval, overview of the new regulation plan and 
several background documents will be available on September 17, 2007 on 
the IJC's Web site or from the contacts listed below. The Order of 
Approval identifies the requirements for setting Lake Ontario outflows 
that must be met in order to protect all affected interests in the 
United States and Canada. The regulation plan specifies how the outflow 
will be set to meet the requirements of the Order under particular 
water supply conditions at particular times of the year.

Online Public Briefings

    The IJC will provide online public briefings to explain its 
proposed decision and answer questions on October 9, 2007. The same 
information will be provided at both briefings. Information on how to 
participate in the public briefings will be announced as soon as it is 
available.

October 9, 2007, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
October 9, 2007, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Public Hearings

    The IJC will accept public comment on its draft Order of Approval, 
new regulation plan and related matters during public hearings at the 
following times and locations. Participants are requested to summarize 
their spoken comments in two-to-three minutes and to provide more 
detailed comments in writing.

Monday, October 29, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto ON M5H 2N2.
Tuesday, October 30, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.:
    Olcott Fire Company, 1691 Lockport Olcott Road, Olcott, NY 14126.
Tuesday, October 30, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    Greece Town Hall, Eastman Room, 1 Vince Toffany Boulevard, Greece, 
NY 14612.
Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    American Foundry, 246 West Seneca Street, Oswego, NY 13126.
Monday, November 5, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    The City of Kingston, City Hall--Memorial Hall, 216 Ontario Street, 
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3.
Tuesday, November 6, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    Bonnie Castle, 31 Holland Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607.
Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference Centre, 1515 Vincent Massey 
Drive, Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6.
Thursday, November 8, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.:
    Biosph[egrave]re, 160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle, Ste-
H[egrave]l[egrave]n[egrave] Island, Montreal, PQ H3C 4G8.

Written Comments

    Written comments will be accepted at the public hearings, or at 
either of the addresses below until November 16, 2007.

Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, 1250 23rd 
Street, NW. Suite 100, Washington, DC 20440. Fax: 202-467-0746. E-mail: 
Commission@washington.ijc.org.
Secretary, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission, 234 
Laurier Avenue, 22nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 6K6. Fax: 613-993-5583. E-
mail: Commission@ottawa.ijc.org.

How to Obtain Documents

    All documents will be available on the IJC Web site on September 
17, 2007 at: https://www.ijc.org.
    If you would like documents mailed to you, please contact the IJC 
by telephone or e-mail and provide your name and address: Telephone: 
(202) 736-9016. E-mail: Commission@washington.ijc.org.

    Dated: August 28, 2007.
James G. Chandler,
Acting Secretary, U.S. Section, International Joint Commission, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. E7-17431 Filed 8-31-07; 8:45 am]
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