Associated Electric Cooperative Incorporated; Notice of Intent To Hold Public Scoping Meeting and Prepare an Environmental Assessment, 51439-51440 [E8-20418]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 3, 2008 / Notices trailhead) and Thompson Reservoir Campgrounds are currently free full service campground sites. A financial analysis is being completed to determine appropriate fee rates. The proposed fee would be used to help maintain these campgrounds and is proposed to be between $6 and $8 a campsite, and $2.00 for an additional vehicle. Walt Haring Snow Park is currently a free full service campground with a recreation vehicle dump station. A financial analysis is being completed to determine appropriate fee rates. The proposed fee would be used to help maintain this campground and is proposed to be between $6 and $8 a campsite. A fee of $5.00 is also proposed for use of the recreation vehicle dump station. Recreation fees would be reinvested in campground and cabin facilities where a fee is charged. DATES: New fees would begin after April 2009. Karen Shimamoto, Forest Supervisor, Fremont-Winema National Forests, 2819 Dahlia, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601. ADDRESSES: Rich Kehr, Recreation Fee Coordinator, 541– 883–6722. Information about proposed fee changes can also be found on the Fremont-Winema National Forests Web site: https://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/ recreation/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act (Title VII, Pub. L. 108–447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a six month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new recreation fee areas are established. Once public involvement is complete, these new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. People wanting to rent Aspen Cabin, Bald Butte Lookout, Currier Guard Station, Drake Peak Lookout and Hager Mountain Lookout need to do so through the National Recreation Reservation Service, at https://www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1–877–444–6777. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 20, 2008. Karen Shimamoto, Forest Supervisor, Fremont-Winema National Forests. [FR Doc. E8–20215 Filed 9–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:59 Sep 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service Associated Electric Cooperative Incorporated; Notice of Intent To Hold Public Scoping Meeting and Prepare an Environmental Assessment Rural Utilities Service, USDA. Notice of intent to hold public scoping meeting and prepare an environmental assessment (EA). AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or Agency, intends to hold a public scoping meeting and prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) in connection with potential impacts related to projects proposed by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) of Springfield, Missouri. The proposal consists of the construction of a new 540-megawatt gas-fired combustion combined-cycle generation unit at the existing Chouteau Power Plant, a new substation approximately two miles east of the existing plant, a 161–kV transmission line from the existing plant to the new substation, and a single circuit 345–kV line from the new substation to the existing Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Coal-Fired Power Plant in Mayes County, Oklahoma. AECI is requesting financing assistance from the Agency for the proposed action. DATES: The Agency will conduct a scoping meeting in an open house format seeking the input of the public and other interested parties. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on September 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: The September 16, 2008 meeting will be held at the Mid America Expo Center, Mid America Industrial Park, Pryor, Oklahoma 74361. An Alternatives Report, prepared by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., will be available at the public scoping meetings, at the Agency’s address provided in this notice, at the Agency’s Web site: https://www.usda.gov/rus/ water/ees/ea.htm, at Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., 211 South Golden, Springfield, Missouri 65801 and at the: Pryor Public Library, 505 E Graham, Pryor, OK 74361, Phone: (918) 825– 0777. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Strength, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA Rural Development, Utilities Programs, Engineering and Environmental Staff, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51439 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571, or e-mail stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. proposes to construct a new 540megawatt gas-fired combustion combined-cycle generation unit at the existing Chouteau Power Plant in Mayes County, Oklahoma with an in-service date of early 2011. The proposed 540 MW generating project will be connected to a new 161/345-kV substation that will serve both the existing and proposed generating facilities. This substation will be located approximately two miles east of the Chouteau Power Plant on 16.7 acres. A single circuit 161–kV transmission line would be constructed from the existing Chouteau Power Plant to the new 345/ 161–kV substation and a single circuit 345–kV line will be constructed from the new substation to the existing Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Coal-Fired Power Plant. Government agencies, private organizations, and the public are invited to participate in the planning and analysis of the proposed project. Representatives from the Agency and Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be available at the scoping meeting to discuss the environmental review process, describe the proposal, discuss the scope of environmental issues to be considered, answer questions, and accept comments. Comments regarding the proposed action may be submitted (orally or in writing) at the public scoping meetings or in writing for receipt no later than October 16, 2008 to the Agency at the address provided in this notice. From information provided in the Alternatives Report, input that may be provided by government agencies, private organizations, and the public, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. will prepare an environmental analysis to be submitted to the Agency for review. The Agency will review the environmental analysis to determine the significance of the impacts of the proposal and if acceptable will adopt it as its environmental assessment (EA) of the proposal. The Agency’s EA would be available for review and comment for 30 days. Should the Agency determine, based on the EA for the proposal, that impacts associated with the construction and operation of the proposal would not have a significant environmental impact, it will prepare a finding of no significant impact (FONSI). Public notification of a FONSI would be published in the Federal Register and in newspapers with circulation in the proposal area. E:\FR\FM\03SEN1.SGM 03SEN1 51440 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 3, 2008 / Notices Any final action by the Agency related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with environmental review requirements as prescribed by the Agency’s environmental policies and procedures (7 CFR part 1794). Dated: August 28, 2008. Mark S. Plank, Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, USDA/Rural Development/Utilities Programs. [FR Doc. E8–20418 Filed 9–2–08; 8:45 am] generators and one steam turbine with a water-cooled steam surface condenser. Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal environmental laws and regulations and completion of environmental review procedures as prescribed by 7 CFR part 1794, Environmental Policies and Procedures. Dated: August 27, 2008. James R. Newby, Assistant Administrator, Electric Programs, Rural Utilities Programs. [FR Doc. E8–20369 Filed 9–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P BILLING CODE 3410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact Foreign–Trade Zones Board Rural Utilities Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of finding of no significant impact. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Utilities Programs, hereinafter referred to as Rural Development or the agency, has made a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) in connection with the addition and operation of a second 600 megawatt combined-cycle combustion turbine generation facility proposed by Brazos Electric Power Cooperative (Brazos), of Waco, Texas. ADDRESSES: The FONSI is available for public review at USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250– 1571; and at Brazos Electric, 2404 LaSalle Avenue, Waco, Texas 76702– 2585. To obtain copies of the FONSI or for further information, contact: Dennis E. Rankin, Environmental Protection Specialist, USDA Rural Development, Utilities Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250–1571, Telephone: (202) 720– 1953 or e-mail: dennis.rankin@wdc.usda.gov; or David McDaniel, Brazos Electric, 2404 LaSalle Avenue, Waco, Texas 76702–2585, Telephone: (254) 750–6324 or e-mail: dmcdaniel@brazoselectric.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Brazos is proposing to construct a second 600 MW gas-fired combined-cycle electric generation station adjacent to Brazos’ existing generation station located at Henderson Ranch Road near the Joplin Community in Jack County, Texas. The project will consist of two combustion turbines and heat recovery steam VerDate Aug<31>2005 22:59 Sep 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 Docket 47–2008 Foreign–Trade Zone 189 Kent/Ottawa/ Muskegon Counties, Michigan, Application for Subzone, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (Footwear and Apparel Distribution) An application has been submitted to the Foreign–Trade Zones Board (the Board) by the Kent–Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone Authority, grantee of FTZ 189, requesting special–purpose subzone status for the footwear and apparel distribution facilities of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (Wolverine), located in Rockford, Cedar Springs and Howard City, Michigan. The application was submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign–Trade Zones Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a– 81u), and the regulations of the Board (15 CFR part 400). It was formally filed on August 25, 2008. The proposed subzone would include Wolverine’s facilities at 3 sites located within the Grand Rapids, Michigan port of entry area: Site 1 (265 acres) - 9341 Courtland Drive, in Rockford; Site 2 (19 acres) - 660 West Street S NE, in Cedar Springs; and, Site 3 (26 acres) - 214 East Washburn Street, in Howard City. Site 1 is owned by Wolverine while sites 2 and 3 are leased. The facilities are used for warehousing and distribution of both foreign–origin and domestic footwear, apparel and gear for both the U.S. market and export. The application states that all textile and apparel products classified under Textile Import Quota categories would be admitted to the proposed subzone under domestic (duty–paid) status (19 CFR Sec. 146.41). FTZ procedures would be used to help support Wolverine’s Michigan–based import and distribution activity. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FTZ procedures would exempt Wolverine from Customs duty payments on foreign products that are re– exported. On domestic sales, duty payments would be deferred until the foreign merchandise is shipped from the facilities and entered for consumption. The company would also realize significant logistical benefits related to the use of direct delivery and weekly customs entry procedures. The application indicates that the savings from the use of FTZ procedures would help improve the company’s international competitiveness and help facilitate the company’s plans to grow their export market. In accordance with the Board’s regulations, Christopher Kemp of the FTZ staff is designated examiner to investigate the application and report to the Board. Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions (original and 3 copies) shall be addressed to the Board’s Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is November 3, 2008. Rebuttal comments in response to material submitted during the foregoing period may be submitted during the subsequent 15-day period (to November 17, 2008). A copy of the application and accompanying exhibits will be available at each of the following addresses: U.S. Department of Commerce Export Assistance Center, 401 West Fulton Street, Suite 349C, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; and, Office of the Executive Secretary, Foreign–Trade Zones Board, Room 2111, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20230. For further information contact Christopher Kemp at christopherlkemp@ita.doc.gov or (202) 482–0862. Dated: August 25, 2008. Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 3, 2008)]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service


Associated Electric Cooperative Incorporated; Notice of Intent To 
Hold Public Scoping Meeting and Prepare an Environmental Assessment

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to hold public scoping meeting and prepare an 
environmental assessment (EA).

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SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency delivering the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Utilities Programs, 
hereinafter referred to as Rural Development and/or Agency, intends to 
hold a public scoping meeting and prepare an Environmental Assessment 
(EA) in connection with potential impacts related to projects proposed 
by Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) of Springfield, 
Missouri. The proposal consists of the construction of a new 540-
megawatt gas-fired combustion combined-cycle generation unit at the 
existing Chouteau Power Plant, a new substation approximately two miles 
east of the existing plant, a 161-kV transmission line from the 
existing plant to the new substation, and a single circuit 345-kV line 
from the new substation to the existing Grand River Dam Authority 
(GRDA) Coal-Fired Power Plant in Mayes County, Oklahoma. AECI is 
requesting financing assistance from the Agency for the proposed 
action.

DATES: The Agency will conduct a scoping meeting in an open house 
format seeking the input of the public and other interested parties. 
The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., on September 16, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: The September 16, 2008 meeting will be held at the Mid 
America Expo Center, Mid America Industrial Park, Pryor, Oklahoma 
74361. An Alternatives Report, prepared by Associated Electric 
Cooperative, Inc., will be available at the public scoping meetings, at 
the Agency's address provided in this notice, at the Agency's Web site: 
https://www.usda.gov/rus/water/ees/ea.htm, at Associated Electric 
Cooperative, Inc., 211 South Golden, Springfield, Missouri 65801 and at 
the: Pryor Public Library, 505 E Graham, Pryor, OK 74361, Phone: (918) 
825-0777.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Strength, Environmental 
Protection Specialist, USDA Rural Development, Utilities Programs, 
Engineering and Environmental Staff, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250-1571, or e-mail 
stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. 
proposes to construct a new 540-megawatt gas-fired combustion combined-
cycle generation unit at the existing Chouteau Power Plant in Mayes 
County, Oklahoma with an in-service date of early 2011. The proposed 
540 MW generating project will be connected to a new 161/345-kV 
substation that will serve both the existing and proposed generating 
facilities. This substation will be located approximately two miles 
east of the Chouteau Power Plant on 16.7 acres. A single circuit 161-kV 
transmission line would be constructed from the existing Chouteau Power 
Plant to the new 345/161-kV substation and a single circuit 345-kV line 
will be constructed from the new substation to the existing Grand River 
Dam Authority (GRDA) Coal-Fired Power Plant. Government agencies, 
private organizations, and the public are invited to participate in the 
planning and analysis of the proposed project. Representatives from the 
Agency and Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. will be available at 
the scoping meeting to discuss the environmental review process, 
describe the proposal, discuss the scope of environmental issues to be 
considered, answer questions, and accept comments. Comments regarding 
the proposed action may be submitted (orally or in writing) at the 
public scoping meetings or in writing for receipt no later than October 
16, 2008 to the Agency at the address provided in this notice.
    From information provided in the Alternatives Report, input that 
may be provided by government agencies, private organizations, and the 
public, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. will prepare an 
environmental analysis to be submitted to the Agency for review. The 
Agency will review the environmental analysis to determine the 
significance of the impacts of the proposal and if acceptable will 
adopt it as its environmental assessment (EA) of the proposal. The 
Agency's EA would be available for review and comment for 30 days. 
Should the Agency determine, based on the EA for the proposal, that 
impacts associated with the construction and operation of the proposal 
would not have a significant environmental impact, it will prepare a 
finding of no significant impact (FONSI). Public notification of a 
FONSI would be published in the Federal Register and in newspapers with 
circulation in the proposal area.

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    Any final action by the Agency related to the proposed project will 
be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with environmental 
review requirements as prescribed by the Agency's environmental 
policies and procedures (7 CFR part 1794).

    Dated: August 28, 2008.
Mark S. Plank,
Director, Engineering and Environmental Staff, USDA/Rural Development/
Utilities Programs.
[FR Doc. E8-20418 Filed 9-2-08; 8:45 am]
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