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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 212 / Friday, November 2, 2007 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6692–6] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 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. 20070286, ERP No. D–BLM– J65331–WY, Kemmerer Field Office Planning Area, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Lincoln, Sweetwater and Uinta Counties, WY. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts from cumulative emissions leading to visibility impairments and/or exceedances of air quality standards. EPA recommended broad implementation of air mitigation measures. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070295, ERP No. D–AFS– J39036–CO, Hunter Reservoir Enlargement Project, Reconstruction and Enlargement, Ute Water Conservancy District, U.S. Army COE section 404 Permit, Grand Mesa National Forest, Mesa County, CO. Summary: EPA has identified the potential for significant adverse impacts to wetlands that would be environmentally unsatisfactory. Major issues include the limited range of alternatives for meeting the proposed action and lack of adequate alternative analysis, and adverse impacts to 32 acres of a fen/montane wetland complex, an aquatic resource of national importance. Rating EU3. EIS No. 20070313, ERP No. D–NOA– E91019–00, Amendment 2 to the Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan, To Implement Management Measures that Prevent Overfishing and Rebuild Overfished Stocks, Implementation, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070339, ERP No. D–COE– K39110–GU, Apra Harbor Master Plan VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:58 Nov 01, 2007 Jkt 214001 for Deep-Draft Wharf and Fill Improvements, Implementation, Piti, Guam. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections about significant impacts to the marine environment and coral reefs including the permanent loss of 29 acres of coral reef and impacts on up to 150 acres of marine habitat. EPA recommended evaluation of less damaging alternatives for the fill/creation of operational backlands and a comprehensive approach for compensatory mitigation. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20070274, ERP No. DS–COE– D30005–MD, Atlantic Coast of Maryland Shoreline Protection Project, Proposed Dredging of Several New Offshore Shoals to Provide Sand for Borrow Sources from 2010 to 2044, Ocean City, Worcester County, MD. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to offshore shoals. Rating EC1. FINAL EISs EIS No. 20070381, ERP No. F–AFS– L65508–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. Summary: EPA’s previous issues have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the action as proposed. EIS No. 20070417, ERP No. F–FHW– C40337–DC, 11th Street Bridge Project, Anacostia Freeway I–295/DC 295, to the Southeast/Southwest Freeway (I–695) Improvements, Funding, NPDES Permit, US Army COE section 10 and 404 Permits, Washington, DC. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. Dated: October 30, 2007. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E7–21612 Filed 11–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6692–5] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7167 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62229 Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements. Filed 10/22/2007 through 10/26/2007. Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20070452, Draft EIS, BLM, CO, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Resource Management Plan, To Address Future Management Options for Approximately 165.00 Acres of Land, Dolores and Montezuma Counties, CO, Comment Period Ends: 01/25/2008, Contact: Heather Muselow 970–882–5600. EIS No. 20070453, Draft EIS, BLM, UT, Monticello Field Office Resource Management Plan, To Guide the Management of Public Land, Southern two-third of San Juan County and small portion on the Northern boundary within Grand County, UT, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/2008, Contact: Gary Torres 435–587–1524. EIS No. 20070454, Draft EIS, BIA, WY, Riverton Dome coal Bed Natural Gas (CBNG) and Conventional Gas Development Project, Construction of Well Pads, Roads, Pipelines, and Production Facilities, Wind River Indian Reservation (WEIR), Fremont Count, WY, Comment Period Ends: 01/02/2008, Contact: Ray Nation 307– 332–3718. EIS No. 20070455, Draft EIS, SFW, CA, Coyote Spring Investment Multi species Conservation Plan, Issuing a 40-year Incidental Take Permit for Five Species, Clark and Lincoln Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/02/2008, Contact: Mary Grim 916– 414–6464. EIS No. 20070456, Final EIS, DOE, PA, Gilbert on Coal-to-Clean Fuels and Power Project, Construction and Operation a New Demonstration Plant, Preferred Alternative Selected, Schuylkill County, PA, Wait Period Ends: 12/03/2007, Contact: Janice L. Bell 1–866–576–8240. EIS No. 20070457, Final EIS, UAF, MA, Final Recommendations and Associated Actions for the 104th Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard, Base Realignment and Closure, Implementation, Westfield-Barnes Airport, Westfield, MA, Wait Period Ends: 12/03/2007, Contact: Robert Dogan 301–836–8859. EIS No. 20070458, Final EIS, FHW, CT, CT 82/85/11 Corridor Transportation Improvements, Selected Preferred Alternative, is a Modification of Alternative 4(E), Funding and COE Section 404 Permit, In the Towns of Salem, Montville, East Lyme and Waterford, CT, Wait Period Ends: 12/ 03/2007, Contact: Bradley D. Keazer 860–659–6703 Ext. 3009. EIS No. 20070459, Final EIS, FRC, SC, Santee Cooper Hydroelectric Project E:\FR\FM\02NON1.SGM 02NON1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6692-6]


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. 20070286, ERP No. D-BLM-J65331-WY, Kemmerer Field Office 
Planning Area, Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Lincoln, 
Sweetwater and Uinta Counties, WY.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts from 
cumulative emissions leading to visibility impairments and/or 
exceedances of air quality standards. EPA recommended broad 
implementation of air mitigation measures. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20070295, ERP No. D-AFS-J39036-CO, Hunter Reservoir Enlargement 
Project, Reconstruction and Enlargement, Ute Water Conservancy 
District, U.S. Army COE section 404 Permit, Grand Mesa National Forest, 
Mesa County, CO.
    Summary: EPA has identified the potential for significant adverse 
impacts to wetlands that would be environmentally unsatisfactory. Major 
issues include the limited range of alternatives for meeting the 
proposed action and lack of adequate alternative analysis, and adverse 
impacts to 32 acres of a fen/montane wetland complex, an aquatic 
resource of national importance. Rating EU3.

EIS No. 20070313, ERP No. D-NOA-E91019-00, Amendment 2 to the 
Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan, 
To Implement Management Measures that Prevent Overfishing and Rebuild 
Overfished Stocks, Implementation, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the 
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20070339, ERP No. D-COE-K39110-GU, Apra Harbor Master Plan for 
Deep-Draft Wharf and Fill Improvements, Implementation, Piti, Guam.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections about significant 
impacts to the marine environment and coral reefs including the 
permanent loss of 29 acres of coral reef and impacts on up to 150 acres 
of marine habitat. EPA recommended evaluation of less damaging 
alternatives for the fill/creation of operational backlands and a 
comprehensive approach for compensatory mitigation. Rating EO2.
EIS No. 20070274, ERP No. DS-COE-D30005-MD, Atlantic Coast of Maryland 
Shoreline Protection Project, Proposed Dredging of Several New Offshore 
Shoals to Provide Sand for Borrow Sources from 2010 to 2044, Ocean 
City, Worcester County, MD.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
offshore shoals. Rating EC1.

FINAL EISs

EIS No. 20070381, ERP No. F-AFS-L65508-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.
    Summary: EPA's previous issues have been resolved; therefore, EPA 
does not object to the action as proposed.

EIS No. 20070417, ERP No. F-FHW-C40337-DC, 11th Street Bridge Project, 
Anacostia Freeway I-295/DC 295, to the Southeast/Southwest Freeway (I-
695) Improvements, Funding, NPDES Permit, US Army COE section 10 and 
404 Permits, Washington, DC.
    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.

    Dated: October 30, 2007.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities.
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