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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
White River National Forest; Eagle
County, CO; 2007 Vail Ski Area
Improvements Proposal
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of intent to prepare an
environmental impact statement.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service will
prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) to disclose the
anticipated environmental effects of the
2007 Vail Ski Area Improvements
proposal. The proposal includes
projects designed to enhance the guest
experience at Vail through a series of
strategic, qualitative improvements and
is tailored to improve Vail’s ability to
respond to its changing market/guests’
demands and preferences.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope
of the analysis must be received by
December 17th. The draft environmental
impact statement is expected in May
2008 and the final environmental
impact statement is expected in July
2008.
Send written comments
Maribeth Gustafson, Forest Supervisor,
c/o Roger Poirier, Winter Sports
Program Manager, White River National
ADDRESSES:
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Forest, 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood
Springs, CO 81602–0948.
For further information, mail
correspondence to: Don Dressler—Snow
Ranger, Holy Cross Ranger District
24747 U.S. Highway 24, P.O. Box 190,
Minturn, CO 81645.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don
Dressler—Snow Ranger, Holy Cross
Ranger District 24747 U.S. Highway 24,
P.O. Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645,
drdressler@fs.fed.us or (970) 827–5157.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Proposed Action addresses issues
related to the quality of the recreational
experience. Presently, alpine skiing/
snowboarding and other resort activities
are provided to the public through a
Special Use Permit (SUP) issued by the
White River National Forest. All
elements of the proposal remain within
the existing SUP boundary area. The
proposed improvements are consistent
with the 2002 Revised White River
National Forest Land and Resource
Management Plan (Forest Plan).
Purpose and Need for Action
The overall purpose and need for the
Proposed Action is to enhance the guest
experience through a series of strategic,
qualitative improvements that will
enable Vail to better respond to its
changing market/guests’ demands,
expectations, and preferences—both in
the near and long-term. The following
basic needs are addressed by the
Proposed Action:
(1) Expedite mountain circulation and
afternoon egress between Vail Mountain
and the Vail Village / Lionshead base
areas.
(2) Improve skier/rider access to
Sundown Bowl.
(3) Improve Vail’s lift and vehicular
maintenance facilities.
(4) Improve early-season and low
snow year skiing/riding on the front
side of Vail Mountain.
(5) Provide additional on-mountain
dining opportunities.
(6) Improve access to West Earl’s
Bowl for both skiers/riders and
mountain operations.
(7) Segregate ski and snowboard
racing/training from the general public.
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Proposed Action
All proposed projects are within
Vail’s existing SUP boundary. The major
aspects of the Proposed Action include:
• Upgrade Chair #5 (High Noon) to a
high-speed, detachable chairlift;
• Install a high-speed, detachable
chairlift in Sun Down Bowl;
• Construct a new on-mountain
restaurant at the confluence of Chairs
#4, #5, and #11;
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• Expand the existing Golden Peak
race venue to accommodate additional
racing and training;
• Create a permanent, groomable
route to the western extent of Earl’s
Bowl which will expedite skier/rider
access as well as enhance Ski Patrol’s
ability to respond to their needs;
• Convert the existing Snow Summit
SnowCat Garage into a lift maintenance
facility, and construct a new, larger
snowcat garage adjacent to it;
• Install additional snowmaking
infrastructure on three existing trails—
Simba, Upper Born Free, and Ledges—
totalling approximately 95 acres of
coverage;
• Infrastructural improvements
associated with theses projects are also
proposed, including power line
installation to the bottom of Chair #5
and the proposed Sun Down Chairlift,
improvements to the existing Chair #5
access road, regrading terminal
locations, and installation of retaining
walls and culverts.
Responsible Official
The responsible official is Maribeth
Gustafson, Forest Supervisor for the
White River National Forest, 900 Grand
Ave., P.O. Box 948, Glenwood Springs,
Colorado 81602. The responsible official
will document the decision and reasons
for the decision in a Record of Decision.
That decision will be subject to appeal
under 36 CFR part 215 or part 251.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
Based on the analysis that will be
documented in the forthcoming EIS, the
responsible official will decide whether
or not to implement, in whole or in part,
the Proposed Action or another
alternative developed by the Forest
Service.
Scoping Process
Public questions and comments
regarding this proposal are an integral
part of this environmental analysis
process. Comments will be used to
identify issues and develop alternatives
to Vail’s proposal. To assist the Forest
Service in identifying and considering
issues and concerns on the proposed
action, comments should be as specific
as possible.
Input provided by interested and/or
affected individuals, organizations and
governmental agencies will be used to
identify resource issues that will be
analyzed in the Draft EIS. The Forest
Service will identify significant issues
raised during the scoping process, and
use them to formulate alternatives,
prescribe mitigation measures and
project design features, or analyze
environmental effects.
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Comment Requested
This notice of intent initiates the
scoping process which guides the
development of the environmental
impact statement.
Early Notice of Importance of Public
Participation in Subsequent
Environmental Review: A draft
environmental impact statement will be
prepared for comment. The comment
period on the draft environmental
impact statement will be 45 days from
the date the Environmental Protection
Agency publishes the notice of
availability in the Federal Register.
The Forest Service believes, at this
early stage, it is important to give
reviewers notice of several court rulings
related to public participation in the
environmental review process. First,
reviewers of draft environmental impact
statements must structure their
participation in the environmental
review of the proposal so that it is
meaningful and alerts an agency to the
reviewer’s position and contentions.
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v.
NRDC, 435 U.S. 519, 553 (1978). Also,
environmental objections that could be
raised at the draft environmental impact
statement stage but that are not raised
until after completion of the final
environmental impact statement may be
waived or dismissed by the courts. City
of Angoon v. Hodel, 803 F.2d 1016,
1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and Wisconsin
Heritages, Inc. v. Harris, 490 F. Supp.
1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of
these court rulings, it is very important
that those interested in this proposed
action participate by the close of the 45day comment period so that substantive
comments and objections are made
available to the Forest Service at a time
when it can meaningfully consider them
and respond to them in the final
environmental impact statement.
To assist the Forest Service in
identifying and considering issues and
concerns on the proposed action,
comments on the draft environmental
impact statement should be as specific
as possible. It is also helpful if
comments refer to specific pages or
chapters of the draft statement.
Comments may also address the
adequacy of the draft environmental
impact statement or the merits of the
alternatives formulated and discussed in
the statement. Reviewers may wish to
refer to the Council on Environmental
Quality Regulations for implementing
the procedural provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act at 40
CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points.
Comments received, including the
names and addresses of those who
comment, will be considered part of the
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(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22;
Forest Service Handbook 1909.15, Section
21)
Dated: November 9, 2007.
Maribeth Gustafson,
White River National Forest Supervisor.
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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
SEVERELY DISABLED
Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
Proposed Deletions from the
Procurement List.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing
to delete from the Procurement List
products previously furnished by
nonprofit agencies employing persons
who are blind or have other severe
disabilities.
Comments Must Be Received on or
Before: December 16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800,
1421 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT
COMMENTS CONTACT: Kimberly M. Zeich,
statement(s) underlying the certification
on which they are providing additional
information.
603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
End of Certification
public record on this proposal and will
be available for public inspection.
Addition
The following products are proposed
for deletion from the Procurement List:
On September 21, 2007, the
Committee for Purchase From People
Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
published notice (72 FR 53989) of
proposed additions to the Procurement
List.
After consideration of the material
presented to it concerning capability of
qualified nonprofit agencies to provide
the service and impact of the addition
on the current or most recent
contractors, the Committee has
determined that the service listed below
are suitable for procurement by the
Federal Government under 41 U.S.C.
46–48c and 41 CFR 51–2.4.
Products
Enamel
NSN: 8010–01–336–5062.
NSN: 8010–01–348–3060.
NPA: Lighthouse for the Blind, St. Louis,
MO.
Contracting Activity: General Services
Administration, Heartland Global
Supply, Kansas City, MO.
Pen, Cushion Grip, Transparent (Alpha Grip)
NSN: 7520–01–446–4851—Purple Ink, Fine
Point.
NSN: 7520–01–446–4852—Purple Ink,
Medium Point.
Pen, Gel
NSN: 7520–01–484–5257—Purple, Medium.
Pen, Non-retractable, Gel Ink, ‘‘Alpha Elite’’
NSN: 7520–01–500–5216—Purple.
NPA: Alphapointe Association for the Blind,
Kansas City, MO.
Contracting Activity: General Services
Administration, Office Supplies & Paper
Products Acquisition Center, New York,
NY.
Kimberly M. Zeich,
Director, Program Operations.
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Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703)
603–0655, or e-mail
CMTEFedReg@jwod.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice is published pursuant to 41
U.S.C. 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its
purpose is to provide interested persons
an opportunity to submit comments on
the proposed actions.
AGENCY:
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
I certify that the following action will
not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The major factors considered for this
certification were:
1. If approved, the action may result
in additional reporting, recordkeeping
or other compliance requirements for
small entities.
2. If approved, the action may result
in authorizing small entities to furnish
the products to the Government.
3. There are no known regulatory
alternatives which would accomplish
the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in
connection with the products proposed
for deletion from the Procurement List.
Comments on this certification are
invited. Commenters should identify the
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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR
SEVERELY DISABLED
Procurement List; Addition and
Deletions
Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled.
ACTION: Addition to and Deletions from
the Procurement List.
SUMMARY: This action adds to the
Procurement List a service to be
furnished by nonprofit agencies
employing persons who are blind or
have other severe disabilities, and
deletes from the Procurement List a
product and services previously
furnished by such agencies.
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800,
1421 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Arlington, Virginia 22202–3259.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kimberly M. Zeich, Telephone: (703)
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Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
I certify that the following action will
not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The major factors considered for this
certification were:
1. The action will not result in any
additional reporting, recordkeeping or
other compliance requirements for small
entities other than the small
organizations that will furnish the
service to the Government.
2. The action will result in
authorizing small entities to furnish the
service to the Government.
3. There are no known regulatory
alternatives which would accomplish
the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in
connection with the service proposed
for addition to the Procurement List.
End of Certification
Accordingly, the following service is
added to the Procurement List:
Service
Service Type/Location: Janitorial/Grounds
Maintenance, Customs and Border
Protection, New Sector Headquarters,
211 Aten Road, Imperial, CA.
NPA: ARC-Imperial Valley, El Centro, CA.
Contracting Activity: Department of
Homeland Security, Customs and Border
Protection, Washington, DC.
Deletions
On August 10 and September 21,
2007, the Committee for Purchase From
People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled published notice (72 FR 45008;
53989) of proposed deletions to the
Procurement List.
After consideration of the relevant
matter presented, the Committee has
determined that the product and
services listed below are no longer
suitable for procurement by the Federal
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
White River National Forest; Eagle County, CO; 2007 Vail Ski Area
Improvements Proposal
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
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SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service will prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) to disclose the anticipated environmental effects of
the 2007 Vail Ski Area Improvements proposal. The proposal includes
projects designed to enhance the guest experience at Vail through a
series of strategic, qualitative improvements and is tailored to
improve Vail's ability to respond to its changing market/guests'
demands and preferences.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received
by December 17th. The draft environmental impact statement is expected
in May 2008 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in
July 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments Maribeth Gustafson, Forest Supervisor,
c/o Roger Poirier, Winter Sports Program Manager, White River National
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Forest, 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-0948.
For further information, mail correspondence to: Don Dressler--Snow
Ranger, Holy Cross Ranger District 24747 U.S. Highway 24, P.O. Box 190,
Minturn, CO 81645.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Dressler--Snow Ranger, Holy Cross
Ranger District 24747 U.S. Highway 24, P.O. Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645,
drdressler@fs.fed.us or (970) 827-5157.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Proposed Action addresses issues related
to the quality of the recreational experience. Presently, alpine
skiing/snowboarding and other resort activities are provided to the
public through a Special Use Permit (SUP) issued by the White River
National Forest. All elements of the proposal remain within the
existing SUP boundary area. The proposed improvements are consistent
with the 2002 Revised White River National Forest Land and Resource
Management Plan (Forest Plan).
Purpose and Need for Action
The overall purpose and need for the Proposed Action is to enhance
the guest experience through a series of strategic, qualitative
improvements that will enable Vail to better respond to its changing
market/guests' demands, expectations, and preferences--both in the near
and long-term. The following basic needs are addressed by the Proposed
Action:
(1) Expedite mountain circulation and afternoon egress between Vail
Mountain and the Vail Village / Lionshead base areas.
(2) Improve skier/rider access to Sundown Bowl.
(3) Improve Vail's lift and vehicular maintenance facilities.
(4) Improve early-season and low snow year skiing/riding on the
front side of Vail Mountain.
(5) Provide additional on-mountain dining opportunities.
(6) Improve access to West Earl's Bowl for both skiers/riders and
mountain operations.
(7) Segregate ski and snowboard racing/training from the general
public.
Proposed Action
All proposed projects are within Vail's existing SUP boundary. The
major aspects of the Proposed Action include:
Upgrade Chair 5 (High Noon) to a high-speed,
detachable chairlift;
Install a high-speed, detachable chairlift in Sun Down
Bowl;
Construct a new on-mountain restaurant at the confluence
of Chairs 4, 5, and 11;
Expand the existing Golden Peak race venue to accommodate
additional racing and training;
Create a permanent, groomable route to the western extent
of Earl's Bowl which will expedite skier/rider access as well as
enhance Ski Patrol's ability to respond to their needs;
Convert the existing Snow Summit SnowCat Garage into a
lift maintenance facility, and construct a new, larger snowcat garage
adjacent to it;
Install additional snowmaking infrastructure on three
existing trails--Simba, Upper Born Free, and Ledges--totalling
approximately 95 acres of coverage;
Infrastructural improvements associated with theses
projects are also proposed, including power line installation to the
bottom of Chair 5 and the proposed Sun Down Chairlift,
improvements to the existing Chair 5 access road, regrading
terminal locations, and installation of retaining walls and culverts.
Responsible Official
The responsible official is Maribeth Gustafson, Forest Supervisor
for the White River National Forest, 900 Grand Ave., P.O. Box 948,
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602. The responsible official will
document the decision and reasons for the decision in a Record of
Decision. That decision will be subject to appeal under 36 CFR part 215
or part 251.
Nature of Decision To Be Made
Based on the analysis that will be documented in the forthcoming
EIS, the responsible official will decide whether or not to implement,
in whole or in part, the Proposed Action or another alternative
developed by the Forest Service.
Scoping Process
Public questions and comments regarding this proposal are an
integral part of this environmental analysis process. Comments will be
used to identify issues and develop alternatives to Vail's proposal. To
assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues and
concerns on the proposed action, comments should be as specific as
possible.
Input provided by interested and/or affected individuals,
organizations and governmental agencies will be used to identify
resource issues that will be analyzed in the Draft EIS. The Forest
Service will identify significant issues raised during the scoping
process, and use them to formulate alternatives, prescribe mitigation
measures and project design features, or analyze environmental effects.
Comment Requested
This notice of intent initiates the scoping process which guides
the development of the environmental impact statement.
Early Notice of Importance of Public Participation in Subsequent
Environmental Review: A draft environmental impact statement will be
prepared for comment. The comment period on the draft environmental
impact statement will be 45 days from the date the Environmental
Protection Agency publishes the notice of availability in the Federal
Register.
The Forest Service believes, at this early stage, it is important
to give reviewers notice of several court rulings related to public
participation in the environmental review process. First, reviewers of
draft environmental impact statements must structure their
participation in the environmental review of the proposal so that it is
meaningful and alerts an agency to the reviewer's position and
contentions. Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp. v. NRDC, 435 U.S. 519,
553 (1978). Also, environmental objections that could be raised at the
draft environmental impact statement stage but that are not raised
until after completion of the final environmental impact statement may
be waived or dismissed by the courts. City of Angoon v. Hodel, 803 F.2d
1016, 1022 (9th Cir. 1986) and Wisconsin Heritages, Inc. v. Harris, 490
F. Supp. 1334, 1338 (E.D. Wis. 1980). Because of these court rulings,
it is very important that those interested in this proposed action
participate by the close of the 45-day comment period so that
substantive comments and objections are made available to the Forest
Service at a time when it can meaningfully consider them and respond to
them in the final environmental impact statement.
To assist the Forest Service in identifying and considering issues
and concerns on the proposed action, comments on the draft
environmental impact statement should be as specific as possible. It is
also helpful if comments refer to specific pages or chapters of the
draft statement. Comments may also address the adequacy of the draft
environmental impact statement or the merits of the alternatives
formulated and discussed in the statement. Reviewers may wish to refer
to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing
the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act at
40 CFR 1503.3 in addressing these points.
Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who
comment, will be considered part of the
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public record on this proposal and will be available for public
inspection.
(Authority: 40 CFR 1501.7 and 1508.22; Forest Service Handbook
1909.15, Section 21)
Dated: November 9, 2007.
Maribeth Gustafson,
White River National Forest Supervisor.
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