Central Utah Project Completion Act, 63721 [E8-25625]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 208 / Monday, October 27, 2008 / Notices contained in 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter B. Forms: None. Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels, training institutions, and mariners. Frequency: On occasion. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 23,767 hours to 17,928 hours per year. 2. Title: Voyage Planning for Tank Barge Transits in the Northeast United States. OMB Control Number: 1625–0088. Summary: The information collection requirement for a voyage plan serves as a preventive measure and assists in ensuring the successful execution and completion of a voyage in the First Coast Guard District. The regulation associated with this collection of information (33 CFR 165.100) applies to primary towing vessels engaged in towing certain tank barges carrying petroleum oil in bulk as cargo. Need: Section 311 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105– 383, 33 U.S.C. 1231, and 46 U.S.C. 3719 authorize the Coast Guard to promulgate regulations for towing vessel and barge safety for the waters of the Northeast subject to the jurisdiction of the First Coast Guard District. This regulation is contained in 33 CFR 165.100. The information for a voyage plan will provide a mechanism for assisting vessels towing tank barges to identify those specific risks, potential equipment failures, or human errors that may lead to accidents. Forms: None. Respondents: Owners and operators of towing vessels. Frequency: On occasion. Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 31,651 hours to 2,692 hours per year. Dated: October 20, 2008. D. T. Glenn, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. E8–25516 Filed 10–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Central Utah Project Completion Act Department of the Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Water and Science. ACTION: Notice of Availability, Record of Decision (ROD) on the Lower Duchesne River Wetlands Mitigation Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCIES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:13 Oct 24, 2008 Jkt 217001 08–13) documenting the Department of the Interior’s decision to adopt the Proposed Action and approval to proceed with implementation. SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science has signed the Record of Decision which documents the selection of the Proposed Action as presented in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Lower Duchesne River Wetlands Mitigation Project (LDWP), Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah, a mitigation component of the Central Utah Project (CUP). The FEIS was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and was filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on April 11, 2008. The ROD approves implementation of the project in accordance with statutory and contractual obligations. The Proposed Action fulfills a Central Utah Project need to complete certain environmental mitigation obligations of the Federal government to the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Agency, Ft. Duchesne, Utah. These mitigation commitments derive from construction and operation of the Strawberry Aqueduct and Collection System (SACS) of the CUP. The SACS has diverted Ute Indian Tribal water away from the Duchesne River and, thereby, depleted water sources which historically supported wetlands, riparian habitats and associated fish and wildlife resources held in trust by the Federal government for the benefit of the Ute Indian Tribe. The LDWP will replace, restore and enhance these trust resources consistent with long-standing commitments and promises made by the Federal government to the Ute Indian Tribe. The Department of the Interior and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission served as Joint Lead Agencies in compliance with NEPA. The Ute Indian Tribe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Duchesne County and Uintah County served as Cooperating Agencies. The FEIS and ROD satisfy disclosure requirements of NEPA and will serve as NEPA compliance documentation for all contracts, agreements and permits that will be required for construction and operation of the project. For further information or to request copies of the FEIS, ROD or supporting resource technical reports contact Mr. Ralph G. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63721 Swanson at (801) 379–1254, or rswanson@uc.usbr.gov. Reed R. Murray, Program Director, Department of the Interior. [FR Doc. E8–25625 Filed 10–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–RK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS–R2–R–2008–N0149; 20131–1265– 2LPP] Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Chambers, Jefferson, and Galveston Counties, TX Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability: Record of decision. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the decision and availability of the record of decision (ROD) for the final environmental impact statement (EIS), comprehensive conservation plan (CCP), and land protection plan (LPP) for the Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Refuge Complex). We completed a thorough analysis of the environmental, social, and economic considerations and presented it in our final EIS, which we released to the public through a Federal Register notice on June 30, 2008. The ROD documents our decision to adopt and implement Refuge Management Alternative D and Refuge Boundary Expansion Alternative C. Refuge Management Alternative D is adopted as the CCP for the Refuge Complex and will direct the management activities on the Refuge Complex for the next 15 years. Refuge Boundary Expansion Alternative C is adopted as the LPP for the Refuge Complex and authorizes land acquisition from willing sellers within a designated 64,260-acre expansion area. DATES: The Acting Regional Director, Region 2, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, signed the ROD on September 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may view or obtain copies of the ROD by any of the following methods: Agency Web Site: Download a copy of the document at https://www.fws.gov/ southwest/refuges/Plan/docs/ LINKS.pdf. E-mail: doug_stpierre@fws.gov. Include ‘‘TX Chenier Plain NWR Complex ROD’’ in the subject line of the message. E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 208 (Monday, October 27, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 63721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-25625]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Central Utah Project Completion Act

AGENCIES: Department of the Interior, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary--Water and Science.

ACTION: Notice of Availability, Record of Decision (ROD) on the Lower 
Duchesne River Wetlands Mitigation Project Final Environmental Impact 
Statement (FEIS 08-13) documenting the Department of the Interior's 
decision to adopt the Proposed Action and approval to proceed with 
implementation.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for 
Water and Science has signed the Record of Decision which documents the 
selection of the Proposed Action as presented in the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Lower Duchesne River 
Wetlands Mitigation Project (LDWP), Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah, 
a mitigation component of the Central Utah Project (CUP). The FEIS was 
prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (NEPA) and was filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on 
April 11, 2008. The ROD approves implementation of the project in 
accordance with statutory and contractual obligations.
    The Proposed Action fulfills a Central Utah Project need to 
complete certain environmental mitigation obligations of the Federal 
government to the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Agency, Ft. 
Duchesne, Utah. These mitigation commitments derive from construction 
and operation of the Strawberry Aqueduct and Collection System (SACS) 
of the CUP. The SACS has diverted Ute Indian Tribal water away from the 
Duchesne River and, thereby, depleted water sources which historically 
supported wetlands, riparian habitats and associated fish and wildlife 
resources held in trust by the Federal government for the benefit of 
the Ute Indian Tribe. The LDWP will replace, restore and enhance these 
trust resources consistent with long-standing commitments and promises 
made by the Federal government to the Ute Indian Tribe.
    The Department of the Interior and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation 
and Conservation Commission served as Joint Lead Agencies in compliance 
with NEPA. The Ute Indian Tribe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau 
of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Duchesne County and Uintah 
County served as Cooperating Agencies. The FEIS and ROD satisfy 
disclosure requirements of NEPA and will serve as NEPA compliance 
documentation for all contracts, agreements and permits that will be 
required for construction and operation of the project.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to request 
copies of the FEIS, ROD or supporting resource technical reports 
contact Mr. Ralph G. Swanson at (801) 379-1254, or 
rswanson@uc.usbr.gov.

Reed R. Murray,
Program Director, Department of the Interior.
 [FR Doc. E8-25625 Filed 10-24-08; 8:45 am]
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