Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 18526-18527 [E8-7055]

Download as PDF ebenthall on PRODPC61 with NOTICES 18526 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 66 / Friday, April 4, 2008 / Notices 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 eSubscription link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance with any FERC Online PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–7017 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 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/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. E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 66 / Friday, April 4, 2008 / Notices ebenthall on PRODPC61 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Apr 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 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. [FR Doc. E8–7055 Filed 4–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6697–5] Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7167 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18527 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 E:\FR\FM\04APN1.SGM 04APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 66 (Friday, April 4, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18526-18527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7055]


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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.
[FR Doc. E8-7055 Filed 4-3-08; 8:45 am]
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