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Members of the Council shall receive compensation and allowances, including travel expenses, at a rate fixed by the Administrator. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES Expertise Sought The NEEAC staff office seeks candidates with demonstrated experience and/or knowledge in any of the following environmental education issue areas: (a) Integrating environmental education into state and local education reform and improvement; (b) state, local and tribal level capacity building; (c) cross-sector partnerships; (d) leveraging resources for environmental education; (e) design and implementation of environmental education research; (f) evaluation methodology; professional development for teachers and other education professionals; and (g) targeting under-represented audiences, including low-income, multi-cultural, senior citizens and other adults. The NEEAC staff office is also looking for individuals who demonstrate the ability to make the time commitment, strong leadership skills, strong analytical skills, strong communication and writing skills, the ability to stand apart and evaluate programs in an unbiased manner, team players, have the conviction to follow-through and to meet deadlines, and the ability to review items on short notice. How To Submit Applications Any interested and qualified individuals may be considered for appointment on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council. Applications should be submitted in electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer potter.ginger@epa.gov and contain the following: Contact information including name, address, phone and fax numbers and an email address; a curriculum vita or resume; the specifc area of expertise in environmental education and the sector/slot the applicant is applying for; recent service on other national advisory committees or national professional organizations and; a one-page commentary on the applicant’s philosophy regarding the need for, development, implementation and/or management of environmental education nationally. Additionally, a supporting letter of endorsement is required. This letter may also be submitted electronically as described above. 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This confidential form allows government officials to determine whether there is a statutory conflict between that person’s public responsibilities (which include membership on a Federal advisory committee) and private interests and activities and the appearance of a lack of impartiality as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded from the following URL address: https://www.epa.gov/sab/pdf/ epaform3110–48.pdf. Dated: September 10, 2007. Ginger Potter, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E7–18152 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6691–1] 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 the Federal Register dated April 6, 2007 (92 FR 17156). Draft EISs EIS No. 20070185, ERP No. D–FHW– E40813–GA, Northwest I–75/I–575 Corridor Project, Transportation Improvements, Funding, Cobb and Cherokee Counties, GA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the consideration of alternatives, lack of analysis for mobile source air toxics, PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 noise impacts, significant impacts to low-income and minority communities and water quality impacts. EPA recommends several mitigation and enhancement measures that could be implemented during and after construction to assist in minimizing impacts to the environment. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070212, ERP No. D–TVA– E39069–AL, Bear Creek Dam Leakage Resolution Project, To Modify Dam and Maintain Summer Pool Level of 576 Feet, Bear Creek Dam, Franklin County, AL. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetlands losses through changes in reservoir pool and downstream flows. EPA recommends monitoring and suggest that a Bear Creek Watershed Team be formed to help control reservoir water quality. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070221, ERP No. D–AFS– J65483–MT, Butte Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deerlodge, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Silver Bow and Park Counties, MT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to ecosystem processes, water and habitat quality. EPA requested additional information to fully assess and mitigate all potential impacts of management. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070270, ERP No. D–NRC– D09802–MD, License Renewal of the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR), Renew the Operating License for an Additional 20 Years, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NUREG–1873, Montgomery County, MD. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070298, ERP No. D–AFS– J65487–UT, Millville Peak/Logan Peak Road Relocation Project, Provide a Safe, Reliable, Ground Access Route, Logan Ranger District, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Cache County, UT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the loss of acreage and associated roadless values associated with constructing five miles of new road. EPA requested additional mitigation measures to address the safety issue posed by the high voltage power cable that is becoming increasingly exposed and additional documentation of ‘‘irreparable resource damage’’ to the existing roads as the basis for allowing road construction in roadless areas. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070305, ERP No. D–BPA– J08028–MT, Libby (FEC) to Troy E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 178 / Friday, September 14, 2007 / Notices Section of BPA’s Libby to Bonner Ferry 115-kilovolt Transmission Line Project, Rebuilding Transmission Line between Libby and Troy, Lincoln County, MT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to water quality, wetlands and the avian community. EPA requested additional information to fully assess and mitigate all potential impacts of the proposed actions. Rating EC2. rmajette on PROD1PC64 with NOTICES EIS No. 20070308, ERP No. D–AFS– J65489–MT, Marten Creek Project, Proposed Timber Harvest, Prescribed Fire Burning, Watershed Restoration, and Associated Activities, Cabinet Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest, Sanders County, MT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to water quality and habitat quality, and recommended additional information to assess and mitigate impacts of the proposed management actions. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070267, ERP No. DA–COE– E39051–FL, Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule Study, New Updated Information, Evaluation of Three New Alternatives on Operational Changes to the Current Water Control Plan, Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Agricultural Area, Lake Okeechobee, Glades, Okeechobee Hendry, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, FL. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water flow impacts on the lower river and estuaries from lake flow releases. Rating EC1. EIS No. 20070276, ERP No. DS–COE– E32061–MS, Pascagoula Harbor Navigation Channel Project, To Construct Congressionally Authorized Widening and Deepening Improvements, to update the FEIS– 1985, Jackson County, MS. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the potential impacts and requested additional information. EPA’s comments included a request that every effort be made to minimize impacts to submerged aquatic vegetation and that the Corps explore opportunities for beneficial uses of the dredged material. EPA also requested that a detailed sediment evaluation and testing report be submitted to ensure that the disposal material meets the Ocean Dumping Criteria under the Marine Research and Sanctuaries Protection Act’s ocean dumping criteria. Rating EC2. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Sep 13, 2007 Jkt 211001 Final EISs EIS No. 20070263, ERP No. F–AFS– J65376–SD, Mitchell Project Area, To Implement Multiple Resource Management Actions, Mystic Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, SD. Summary: EPA’s previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20070309, ERP No. F–FRC– L05239–00, Spokane River and Post Falls Hydroelectric Project, Applications for two New Licenses for Existing 14.75 (mw) Post Falls No. 12606 and 122.9 (mw) Spokane River No. 2545, Kootenai and Benewah Counties, ID and Spokane, Lincoln and Stevens Counties, WA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the project’s potential impacts to water quality. EPA recommended that the Record Of Decision for the project include updated information about Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification process, as well as assurances that the project plans would be adjusted to meet water quality standards in Idaho and Washington during project implementation. EIS No. 20070319, ERP No. F–USN– E11061–FL, Boca Chica Field, Restoration of Clear Zones and Stormwater Drainage Systems, Implementation, Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Monroe County, FL. Summary: EPA’s previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20070320, ERP No. F–WPA– K05063–AZ, San Luis Rio Colorado Project, Proposes to Construct a 26Mile Long 230 Kilovolt Double-Circuit Transmission Line from the International Border with Mexico to Western and Arizona Public Service Substations near Yuma County, AZ. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20070321, ERP No. F–NOA– E91018–00, 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. Summary: EPA has no objection to the proposed action. Dated: September 11, 2007. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–18182 Filed 9–13–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52557 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6690–9] 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 09/03/2007 Through 09/07/2007 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20070379, Final EIS, AFS, AK, Baht Timber Sale Project, Proposes to Harvest Timber and Temporary Road Construction on Zarembo Island, Wrangell Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, AK. Wait Period Ends: 10/15/2007. Contact: Frank Roberts 907–874–7556. EIS No. 20070380, Final EIS, AFS, NV, White Pine & Grant-Quinn Oil and Gas Leasing Project, Exploration and Development, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District, White Pine, Nye and Lincoln Counties, NV. Wait Period Ends: 10/ 15/2007. Contact: Pat Irwin 775–289– 3031. EIS No. 20070381, Final EIS, AFS, AK, Kenai Winter Access Project, Develop a Winter Access Management Plan for 2006/2007 Winter Season, Implementation, Seward Ranger District, Chugach National Forest, Located on the Kenai Peninsula in Southcentral, AK. Wait Period Ends: 10/15/2007. Contact: Sharon Randell 907–743–9497. EIS No. 20070382, Final EIS, AFS, SD, Citadel Project Area, Proposes to Implement Multiple Resource Management Actions, Northern Hills Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest, Lawrence County, SD. Wait Period Ends: 10/15/2007. Contact: Chris Stores 605–642–4622. EIS No. 20070383, Second Draft Supplement, BLM, UT, Price Field Resource Management Plan, Supplemental Information for NonWilderness Study Area (WSA) Lands with Wilderness Characteristics. Implementation, Carbon and Emery Counties, UT. Comment Period Ends: 12/12/2007. Contact: Floyd Johnson 435–636–3600. EIS No. 20070384, Final Supplement, FHW, GA, US 411 Connector, From US411/GA–20 Interchange with US41 to US 411 Interchange with I–75, Updated Information, Funding and US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Bartow County, GA. Wait Period Ends: 10/15/2007. Contact: Jennifer Giersch 404–373–1680. EIS No. E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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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 the Federal Register dated 
April 6, 2007 (92 FR 17156).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20070185, ERP No. D-FHW-E40813-GA, Northwest I-75/I-575 
Corridor Project, Transportation Improvements, Funding, Cobb and 
Cherokee Counties, GA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the 
consideration of alternatives, lack of analysis for mobile source air 
toxics, noise impacts, significant impacts to low-income and minority 
communities and water quality impacts. EPA recommends several 
mitigation and enhancement measures that could be implemented during 
and after construction to assist in minimizing impacts to the 
environment. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070212, ERP No. D-TVA-E39069-AL, Bear Creek Dam Leakage 
Resolution Project, To Modify Dam and Maintain Summer Pool Level of 576 
Feet, Bear Creek Dam, Franklin County, AL.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetlands losses 
through changes in reservoir pool and downstream flows. EPA recommends 
monitoring and suggest that a Bear Creek Watershed Team be formed to 
help control reservoir water quality. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070221, ERP No. D-AFS-J65483-MT, Butte Resource Management 
Plan, Implementation, Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deerlodge, Gallatin, 
Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Silver Bow and Park Counties, MT.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
ecosystem processes, water and habitat quality. EPA requested 
additional information to fully assess and mitigate all potential 
impacts of management. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070270, ERP No. D-NRC-D09802-MD, License Renewal of the 
National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR), Renew the Operating 
License for an Additional 20 Years, National Institute of Standards and 
Technology (NIST), NUREG-1873, Montgomery County, MD.

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

EIS No. 20070298, ERP No. D-AFS-J65487-UT, Millville Peak/Logan Peak 
Road Relocation Project, Provide a Safe, Reliable, Ground Access Route, 
Logan Ranger District, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Cache County, UT.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the loss of 
acreage and associated roadless values associated with constructing 
five miles of new road. EPA requested additional mitigation measures to 
address the safety issue posed by the high voltage power cable that is 
becoming increasingly exposed and additional documentation of 
``irreparable resource damage'' to the existing roads as the basis for 
allowing road construction in roadless areas. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070305, ERP No. D-BPA-J08028-MT, Libby (FEC) to Troy

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Section of BPA's Libby to Bonner Ferry 115-kilovolt Transmission Line 
Project, Rebuilding Transmission Line between Libby and Troy, Lincoln 
County, MT.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
water quality, wetlands and the avian community. EPA requested 
additional information to fully assess and mitigate all potential 
impacts of the proposed actions. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070308, ERP No. D-AFS-J65489-MT, Marten Creek Project, 
Proposed Timber Harvest, Prescribed Fire Burning, Watershed 
Restoration, and Associated Activities, Cabinet Ranger District, 
Kootenai National Forest, Sanders County, MT.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
water quality and habitat quality, and recommended additional 
information to assess and mitigate impacts of the proposed management 
actions. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070267, ERP No. DA-COE-E39051-FL, Lake Okeechobee Regulation 
Schedule Study, New Updated Information, Evaluation of Three New 
Alternatives on Operational Changes to the Current Water Control Plan, 
Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Agricultural Area, Lake Okeechobee, 
Glades, Okeechobee Hendry, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, FL.
    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water 
flow impacts on the lower river and estuaries from lake flow releases. 
Rating EC1.
EIS No. 20070276, ERP No. DS-COE-E32061-MS, Pascagoula Harbor 
Navigation Channel Project, To Construct Congressionally Authorized 
Widening and Deepening Improvements, to update the FEIS-1985, Jackson 
County, MS.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the potential 
impacts and requested additional information. EPA's comments included a 
request that every effort be made to minimize impacts to submerged 
aquatic vegetation and that the Corps explore opportunities for 
beneficial uses of the dredged material. EPA also requested that a 
detailed sediment evaluation and testing report be submitted to ensure 
that the disposal material meets the Ocean Dumping Criteria under the 
Marine Research and Sanctuaries Protection Act's ocean dumping 
criteria. Rating EC2.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20070263, ERP No. F-AFS-J65376-SD, Mitchell Project Area, To 
Implement Multiple Resource Management Actions, Mystic Ranger District, 
Black Hills National Forest, Pennington County, SD.
    Summary: EPA's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA 
does not object to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20070309, ERP No. F-FRC-L05239-00, Spokane River and Post Falls 
Hydroelectric Project, Applications for two New Licenses for Existing 
14.75 (mw) Post Falls No. 12606 and 122.9 (mw) Spokane River No. 2545, 
Kootenai and Benewah Counties, ID and Spokane, Lincoln and Stevens 
Counties, WA.
    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the 
project's potential impacts to water quality. EPA recommended that the 
Record Of Decision for the project include updated information about 
Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification process, as 
well as assurances that the project plans would be adjusted to meet 
water quality standards in Idaho and Washington during project 
implementation.
EIS No. 20070319, ERP No. F-USN-E11061-FL, Boca Chica Field, 
Restoration of Clear Zones and Stormwater Drainage Systems, 
Implementation, Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Monroe County, FL.
    Summary: EPA's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA 
does not object to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20070320, ERP No. F-WPA-K05063-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.
    Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20070321, ERP No. F-NOA-E91018-00, 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.
    Summary: EPA has no objection to the proposed action.

    Dated: September 11, 2007.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities.
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