Rio Grande and Low Flow Conveyance Channel Between San Acacia Diversion Dam, New Mexico, and the Narrows of Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico, 51837 [E7-17838]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 11, 2007 / Notices Authority On December 11, 1996, the Bureau of Reclamation published a Notice of Intent to prepare a draft EIS in the Federal Register. The draft EIS was filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on September 8, 2000. The purpose of the document was to analyze the environmental impacts of proposed modifications to the main channel for the Rio Grande and Low Flow Conveyance Channel system. The proposed modifications were to be located downstream from San Marcial, New Mexico. The proposed channel system realignment would have allowed for efficient conveyance of water to Elephant Butte Reservoir, effective valley drainage, and effective sediment management. The proposed changes would have also promoted the protection and restoration of the riparian and riverine ecosystem in the project area. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Management, proposes this supplementary rule under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), 43 U.S.C. 1740, 43 CFR 2932.31(d)(1)–(2), 8365.1–6, and BLM Manual H–2930–1. Enforcement authority for this supplementary rule on the public lands within Colorado is found in FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1733, and in 43 CFR 8360.0–7. Penalties Under section 303(a) of FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1733(a), and 43 CFR 8360.0–7, if you violate this supplementary rule on public lands within the boundaries established in the rule, you may be tried before a United States Magistrate and fined no more than $1,000 or imprisoned for no more than 12 months, or both. Dated: May 8, 2007. Sally Wisely, Colorado State Director. [FR Doc. E7–17827 Filed 9–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–GG–P Dated: August 16, 2007. Dave Sabo, Acting Regional Director—UC Region, Bureau of Reclamation. [FR Doc. E7–17838 Filed 9–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation Rio Grande and Low Flow Conveyance Channel Between San Acacia Diversion Dam, New Mexico, and the Narrows of Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior. Notice of cancellation. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation is canceling plans to prepare a final environmental impact statement (EIS) on the environmental impacts of proposed modifications to the main channel of the Rio Grande and Low Flow Conveyance Channel system. The reason for canceling is that seven years have elapsed since publication of the draft EIS and the recently issued final EIS and Record of Decision for the Upper Rio Grande Basin Water Operations Review considers the impacts of continuing the operation of the Low Flow Conveyance Channel as a passive drain with no diversion from the Rio Grande. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Robertson, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque Area Office, 55 Broadway NE., Suite 100, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102; e-mail: lrobertson@uc.usbr.gov; telephone (505) 462–3594. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:06 Sep 10, 2007 Jkt 211001 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Form Submitted for OMB Review United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Commission has submitted a request for approval of questionnaires to the Office of Management and Budget for review. AGENCY: Purpose of Information Collection: The forms are for use by the Commission in connection with investigation No. 332–487, Wood Flooring and Hardwood Plywood: Competitive Conditions Affecting the U.S. Industries, instituted under the authority of section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). This investigation was requested by the Senate Committee on Finance. The Commission expects to deliver the results of its investigation to the Senate Committee on Finance on June 6, 2008. Summary of Proposal: (1) Number of forms submitted: Two. (2) Title of form: Wood Flooring and Hardwood Plywood: Competitive Conditions Affecting the U.S. Industries. (3) Type of request: New. PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51837 (4) Frequency of use: Producer and importer questionnaires, single data gathering, scheduled for 2007. (5) Description of respondents: U.S. firms which produce and/or import wood flooring and hardwood plywood. (6) Estimated number of respondents: 422 (producer and importer questionnaires-total). (7) Estimated total number of hours to complete the forms: 16,880. (8) Information obtained from the form that qualifies as confidential business information will be so treated by the Commission and not disclosed in a manner that would reveal the individual operations of a firm. Additional Information or Comment: Copies of the forms and supporting documents may be obtained from Cynthia B. Foreso (USITC, telephone no. (202) 205–3348) or Gail Burns (USITC, telephone no. (202) 205–2501). Comments about the proposals should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10102 (Docket Library), Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Docket Librarian. All comments should be specific, indicating which part of the questionnaire is objectionable, describing the concern in detail, and including specific suggested revisions or language changes. Copies of any comments should be provided to Robert Rogowsky, Director, Office of Operations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, who is the Commission’s designated Senior Official under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Secretary at 202– 205–2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting our TTD terminal (telephone no. 202– 205–1810). General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https://www.usitc.gov). Issued: September 4, 2007. By order of the Commission. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E7–17781 Filed 9–10–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P E:\FR\FM\11SEN1.SGM 11SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 11, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 51837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-17838]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation


Rio Grande and Low Flow Conveyance Channel Between San Acacia 
Diversion Dam, New Mexico, and the Narrows of Elephant Butte Reservoir, 
New Mexico

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of cancellation.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Reclamation is canceling plans to prepare a 
final environmental impact statement (EIS) on the environmental impacts 
of proposed modifications to the main channel of the Rio Grande and Low 
Flow Conveyance Channel system. The reason for canceling is that seven 
years have elapsed since publication of the draft EIS and the recently 
issued final EIS and Record of Decision for the Upper Rio Grande Basin 
Water Operations Review considers the impacts of continuing the 
operation of the Low Flow Conveyance Channel as a passive drain with no 
diversion from the Rio Grande.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Robertson, Bureau of Reclamation, 
Albuquerque Area Office, 55 Broadway NE., Suite 100, Albuquerque, New 
Mexico 87102; e-mail: lrobertson@uc.usbr.gov; telephone (505) 462-3594.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 11, 1996, the Bureau of 
Reclamation published a Notice of Intent to prepare a draft EIS in the 
Federal Register. The draft EIS was filed with the Environmental 
Protection Agency on September 8, 2000. The purpose of the document was 
to analyze the environmental impacts of proposed modifications to the 
main channel for the Rio Grande and Low Flow Conveyance Channel system. 
The proposed modifications were to be located downstream from San 
Marcial, New Mexico. The proposed channel system realignment would have 
allowed for efficient conveyance of water to Elephant Butte Reservoir, 
effective valley drainage, and effective sediment management. The 
proposed changes would have also promoted the protection and 
restoration of the riparian and riverine ecosystem in the project area.

    Dated: August 16, 2007.
Dave Sabo,
Acting Regional Director--UC Region, Bureau of Reclamation.
[FR Doc. E7-17838 Filed 9-10-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-MN-P

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