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Description: Columbia Gulf
Transmission Company’s request that
the FERC approve a change in the
effective date to June 1, 2008 for certain
tariff sheets.
Filed Date: 03/26/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–0081.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, April 07, 2008.
Docket Numbers: RP08–125–001,
RP07–515–003, RP07–497–003, (Not
Consolidated).
Applicants: Crossroads Pipeline
Company.
Description: Crossroad Pipeline
Company’s request that the FERC
approve a change in the effective date to
June 1, 2008 for certain tariff sheets.
Filed Date: 03/26/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–0080.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, April 07, 2008.
Docket Numbers: RP08–127–001,
RP08–110–001, RP07–509–004, RP07–
479–004, RP07–414–003, RP07–413–
004, RP07–340–005, (Not Consolidated).
Applicants: Columbia Gas
Transmission Corporation.
Description: Columbia Gas
Transmission Corporation’s request that
the FERC approve a change in the
effective date to June 1, 2008 for certain
tariff sheets.
Filed Date: 03/26/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–0079.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Monday, April 07, 2008.
Docket Numbers: RP08–218–001.
Applicants: Gulfstream Natural Gas
System, L.L.C.
Description: Gulfstream Natural Gas
System LLC submits Original Sheet
8.02i and 8.02j to FERC Gas Tariff,
Original Volume 1, to become effective
March 26, 2008.
Filed Date: 03/27/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–0132.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, April 08, 2008.
Docket Numbers: RP08–283–000.
Applicants: Maritimes & Northeast
Pipeline, L.L.C.
Description: Maritimes & Northeast
Pipeline, LLC submits Second Revised
Sheet 400 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, First
Revised Volume 1, to become effective
April 27, 2008.
Filed Date: 03/27/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–0077.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, April 08, 2008.
Docket Numbers: RP08–284–000.
Applicants: Pine Needle LNG
Company, LLC.
Description: Pine Needle LNG
Company LLC submits Fifteenth
Revised Sheet 4 to its FERC Gas Tariff,
Original Volume 1, to become effective
May 1, 2008.
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Filed Date: 03/27/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–0113.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Tuesday, April 08, 2008.
Docket Numbers: RP08–287–000.
Applicants: Rockies Express Pipeline
LLC.
Description: Annual Incidental
Purchases and Sales Report of Rockies
Express Pipeline LLC.
Filed Date: 03/28/2008.
Accession Number: 20080328–5093.
Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
on Wednesday, April 09, 2008.
Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest in any of the above proceedings
must file in accordance with Rules 211
and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211
and 385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern
time on the specified comment date. It
is not necessary to separately intervene
again in a subdocket related to a
compliance filing if you have previously
intervened in the same docket. Protests
will be considered by the Commission
in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make
protestants parties to the proceeding.
Anyone filing a motion to intervene or
protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. In reference
to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on
or before the comment deadline need
not be served on persons other than the
Applicant.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the
FERC Online links at https://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic
service, persons with Internet access
who will eFile a document and/or be
listed as a contact for an intervenor
must create and validate an
eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
Persons unable to file electronically
should submit an original and 14 copies
of the intervention or protest to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First St., NE., Washington, DC
20426.
The filings in the above proceedings
are accessible in the Commission’s
eLibrary system by clicking on the
appropriate link in the above list. They
are also available for review in the
Commission’s Public Reference Room in
Washington, DC. There is an
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notification when a document is added
to a subscribed dockets(s). For
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(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202) 502–8659.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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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 FR
dated April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20070512, ERP No. D–FHW–
G40196–00, Tier 1 DEIS—I–69/TransTexas Corridor Study, Improvement
to International, Interstate and
Instrastate Movement of Good and
People, Louisiana-Mexico/Northeast
Texas to Mexico.
Summary: EPA does not object to the
proposed project development.
Rating LO.
EIS No. 20070545, ERP No. D–IBR–
J39037–ND, Northwest Area Water
Supply Project, To Construct a Biota
Water Treatment Plant, Lake
Sakakawea, Missouri River Basin to
Hudson Bay Basin, ND.
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about
ecological consequences associated with
the transfer of invasive species as a
result of water treatment system or
infrastructure failures. The monitoring
and system maintenance aspects of an
adaptive management plan will help
ensure that ecological impacts caused
by a potential system failure are avoided
and minimized.
Rating EC1.
EIS No. 20080040, ERP No. D–IBR–
K65337–CA, Folsam Lake State
Recreation Area & Folsam
Powerhouse State Historic Park,
General Plan/Resource Management
Plan, Implementation, Placer County,
CA.
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Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about air
quality impacts. EPA requested an
analysis of air emissions from current
and proposed recreational uses, and to
demonstrate general conformity.
Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20080049, ERP No. D–FRC–
G03037–00, Midcontinent Express
Pipeline Project, (Docket Nos. CP08–
6–000), Construction and Operation to
Facilitate the Transport of 1,500, 000
dekatherms per day of Natural Gas
from Production Fields in eastern TX,
OK, and AR to Market Hub, Located
in various counties and parishes in
OK, TX, LA, MS and AL.
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about air
quality impacts, wetland impacts,
environmental justice issues, and
requested information and mitigation to
address these concerns.
Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070021, ERP No. DS–BLM–
J02039–MT, Montana Statewide Oil
and Gas, Development Alternative for
Coal Bed Natural Gas Production and
Amendment of the Powder River and
Billings Resource Management Plans,
Additional Information Three New
Alternatives, Implementation, U.S.
Army COE section 404 Permit, NPDES
Permit,Several Cos, MT.
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about potential
impacts to air quality and water quality.
EPA recommended establishment of an
air quality stakeholder group; additional
near-field air quality modeling; and
additional water and air quality
monitoring.
Rating EC2.
FINAL EISs
EIS No. 20080061, ERP No. F–AFS–
L65538–OR, Thorn Fire Salvage
Recovery Project, Salvaging Dead and
Dying Timber, Shake Table Fire
Complex, Malheur National Forest,
Grant County, OR.
Summary: EPA’s previous concerns
have been resolved; therefore, EPA has
no objections to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20080064, ERP No. F–BIA–
C60006–NY, Oneida Nation of New
York Conveyance of Lands into Trust,
Proposes to Transfer 17,370 Acre of
Fee Land into Federal Trust Status,
Oneida, Madison and New York
Counties, NY.
Summary: EPA does not object to the
proposed action.
EIS No. 20080075, ERP No. F–AFS–
F65067–WI, Fishel Vegetation and
Transportation Management Project,
To Implement Land Management
Activities, Eagle River-Florence
Ranger District, Chequamegor-Nicolet
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National Forest, Forest and Vilas
Counties, WI.
Summary: EPA’s previous issues have
been resolved; therefore, EPA does not
object to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20070486, ERP No. FS–COE–
E36074–00, Yazoo Basin
Reformulation Study, Supplement No.
1 to the 1982 Yazoo Area Pump
Project, Flood Control, Mississippi
River and Tributaries, Yazoo Basin,
MS and LA.
Summary: EPA continues to have
environmental concerns about
significant degradation of extremely
valuable wetlands resources that have
been, and continue to be, vulnerable to
conversion and loss throughout the
Mississippi Delta. Uncertainties
regarding the efficacy of the
compensatory mitigation plan and the
potential availability of practicable, less
environmentally damaging alternatives
to provide needed flood protection
improvements, magnify EPA’s concerns
regarding the nature and extent of the
wetlands impacts. EPA considers the
proposal a candidate for referral to CEQ.
EPA is also considering whether to
proceed with an additional review of
the project pursuant to our authorities
under the CWA.
EIS No. 20080046, ERP No. FS–WAP–
K08024–CA, Sacramento Area Voltage
Support Project, Selected Preferred
Alternative B, Proposal to Build a
Double-Circuit 230–kV Transmission
Line, Placer, Sacramento and Sutter
Counties, CA.
Summary: EPA does not object to the
proposed project.
Dated: April 1, 2008.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office
of Federal Activities.
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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 03/24/2008 Through 03/28/2008
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20080117, Draft EIS, AFS, 00,
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Plants
Management Project, To Prevent the
Establishment of New Invaders and
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Reduce the Impacts of Established
Invasive Plants on Native Plant
Community Stability, Sustainability
and Diversity, Nez Perce, Clearwater,
Lolo, and Bitterroot National Forests,
ID and MT, Comment Period Ends:
05/19/2008, Contact: Chad Benson
208–942–3113.
EIS No. 20080118, Final EIS, FAA, CA,
Horizon Air Service to Mammoth
Yosemite Airport Project, Proposed
Operations Specifications
Amendment To Provide Scheduled
Air Service, Town of Mammoth
Lakes, Mono County, CA, Wait Period
Ends: 05/05/2008, Contact: Chuck
Cox 425–227–2243.
EIS No. 20080119, Draft EIS, USN, CA,
Southern California Range Complex,
To Organize, Train, Equip, and
Maintain Combat-Ready Naval Forces,
San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles
Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends:
05/19/2008, Contact: Alexander Stone
619–545–8128.
EIS No. 20080120, Draft EIS, USN, FL,
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama
City Division (NSWC PCD),
Capabilities To Conduct New and
Increased Mission Operations for the
Department of Navy (DON) and
Customers within the three Military
Operating Area and St. Andrew Bay
(SAT), Gulf of Mexico, FL, Comment
Period Ends: 05/19/2008, Contact:
Carmen Ferrer 850–234–4146.
EIS No. 20080121, Final EIS, FHW, 00,
Interstate I–94, I–43, I–894, and WI–
119 (Airport Spur) I–94/USH 41
Interchange to Howard Avenue, To
Address Freeway System’s
Deteriorated Conditions, Funding and
U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit,
Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee
Counties, WI and Lake County, IL,
Wait Period Ends: 05/05/2008,
Contact: David Scott 608–829–7522 .
EIS No. 20080122, Draft EIS, UAF, NV,
Nellie Air Force Base (AFB), Proposes
to Base 36 F–35 Fighter Aircraft,
Assigned to the Force Development
Evaluation (FDE) Program and
Weapons School (WS) Beddown,
Clark County, NV, Comment Period
Ends: 05/19/2008, Contact: Sheryl
Parker 703–604–5264.
EIS No. 20080123, Final EIS, NPS, MN,
Pipestone National Monument
General Management Plan,
Implementation, Pipestone County,
MN, Wait Period Ends: 05/05/2008,
Contact: Nick Chevance 507–825–
5464.
EIS No. 20080124, Final EIS, USN, MD,
National Naval Medical Center,
Activities To Implement 2005 Base
Realignment and Closure Actions,
Construction and Operation of New
Facilities for Walter Reed National
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-6697-6]
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. 20070512, ERP No. D-FHW-G40196-00, Tier 1 DEIS--I-69/Trans-
Texas Corridor Study, Improvement to International, Interstate and
Instrastate Movement of Good and People, Louisiana-Mexico/Northeast
Texas to Mexico.
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project development.
Rating LO.
EIS No. 20070545, ERP No. D-IBR-J39037-ND, Northwest Area Water Supply
Project, To Construct a Biota Water Treatment Plant, Lake Sakakawea,
Missouri River Basin to Hudson Bay Basin, ND.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about ecological
consequences associated with the transfer of invasive species as a
result of water treatment system or infrastructure failures. The
monitoring and system maintenance aspects of an adaptive management
plan will help ensure that ecological impacts caused by a potential
system failure are avoided and minimized.
Rating EC1.
EIS No. 20080040, ERP No. D-IBR-K65337-CA, Folsam Lake State Recreation
Area & Folsam Powerhouse State Historic Park, General Plan/Resource
Management Plan, Implementation, Placer County, CA.
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Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality
impacts. EPA requested an analysis of air emissions from current and
proposed recreational uses, and to demonstrate general conformity.
Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20080049, ERP No. D-FRC-G03037-00, Midcontinent Express
Pipeline Project, (Docket Nos. CP08-6-000), Construction and Operation
to Facilitate the Transport of 1,500, 000 dekatherms per day of Natural
Gas from Production Fields in eastern TX, OK, and AR to Market Hub,
Located in various counties and parishes in OK, TX, LA, MS and AL.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality
impacts, wetland impacts, environmental justice issues, and requested
information and mitigation to address these concerns.
Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070021, ERP No. DS-BLM-J02039-MT, Montana Statewide Oil and
Gas, Development Alternative for Coal Bed Natural Gas Production and
Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans,
Additional Information Three New Alternatives, Implementation, U.S.
Army COE section 404 Permit, NPDES Permit,Several Cos, MT.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential
impacts to air quality and water quality. EPA recommended establishment
of an air quality stakeholder group; additional near-field air quality
modeling; and additional water and air quality monitoring.
Rating EC2.
FINAL EISs
EIS No. 20080061, ERP No. F-AFS-L65538-OR, Thorn Fire Salvage Recovery
Project, Salvaging Dead and Dying Timber, Shake Table Fire Complex,
Malheur National Forest, Grant County, OR.
Summary: EPA's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA
has no objections to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20080064, ERP No. F-BIA-C60006-NY, Oneida Nation of New York
Conveyance of Lands into Trust, Proposes to Transfer 17,370 Acre of Fee
Land into Federal Trust Status, Oneida, Madison and New York Counties,
NY.
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20080075, ERP No. F-AFS-F65067-WI, Fishel Vegetation and
Transportation Management Project, To Implement Land Management
Activities, Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Chequamegor-Nicolet
National Forest, Forest and Vilas Counties, WI.
Summary: EPA's previous issues have been resolved; therefore, EPA
does not object to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20070486, ERP No. FS-COE-E36074-00, Yazoo Basin Reformulation
Study, Supplement No. 1 to the 1982 Yazoo Area Pump Project, Flood
Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Yazoo Basin, MS and LA.
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about
significant degradation of extremely valuable wetlands resources that
have been, and continue to be, vulnerable to conversion and loss
throughout the Mississippi Delta. Uncertainties regarding the efficacy
of the compensatory mitigation plan and the potential availability of
practicable, less environmentally damaging alternatives to provide
needed flood protection improvements, magnify EPA's concerns regarding
the nature and extent of the wetlands impacts. EPA considers the
proposal a candidate for referral to CEQ. EPA is also considering
whether to proceed with an additional review of the project pursuant to
our authorities under the CWA.
EIS No. 20080046, ERP No. FS-WAP-K08024-CA, Sacramento Area Voltage
Support Project, Selected Preferred Alternative B, Proposal to Build a
Double-Circuit 230-kV Transmission Line, Placer, Sacramento and Sutter
Counties, CA.
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.
Dated: April 1, 2008.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities.
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