Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability, 5652-5653 [E9-2041]

Download as PDF 5652 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 19 / Friday, January 30, 2009 / Notices to the Office of Federal Activities at 202–564–7146. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 6, 2008 (73 FR 19833). mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Draft EISs EIS No. 20080494, ERP No. D–AFS– K65349–AZ, Safford Recreation Residences Project, Proposes to Issue 88 New Special-Use-Permits for Occupancy and Use of Recreation Residence, Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, Graham County, AZ. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. Rating LO. Final EISs EIS No. 20080416, ERP No. F–BLM– L65541–OR, Western Oregon Bureau of Land Management Districts of Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Coos Bay, and Medford Districts, and the Klamath Falls Resource Area of the Lakeview District, Revision of the Resource Management Plans, Implementation, OR. Summary: While EPA supports changes made that addressed our comments, we continue to have environmental concerns about the potential impacts from reduced levels of protection of watersheds that provide drinking water and conservation habitat for salmon. EPA also recommends adoption of an effectiveness monitoring plan to help guide adaptive management. EIS No. 20080437, ERP No. F–NPS– L65547–WA, San Juan Island National Historical Park, General Management Plan, Implementation, WA. Summary: EPA supports the longterm strategy to protect coastal waters; however, we continue to have environmental concerns about the ability of the plan to protect surface water resources. EIS No. 20080499, ERP No. F–NPS– D65038–MD, White-Tailed Deer Management Plan, Preferred Alternative is Alternative C, Implementation, Catocin Mountain Park, Frederick and Washington Counties, MD. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. EIS No. 20090009, ERP No. F–AFS– L65555–WA, Republic Ranger Station Excess Residence Sale Project, Proposes to Sell a 0.72 Acre Parcel of Land with a Residential Building, Republic Ranger District, Colville National Forest, Ferry County, WA. Summary: No formal comments were sent to the preparing agency. EIS No. 20080443, ERP No. FS–BLM– J02039–MT, Montana Statewide Oil and VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:54 Jan 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 Gas, Development Alternative for Coal Bed Natural Gas Production and Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans, Additional InformationThree New Alternatives, Implementation, U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, NPDES Permit, Several Cos, MT. Summary: The Final SEIS addressed many of EPA’s concerns regarding air quality and water quality. However, we continue to have environmental concerns about potential impacts from water discharges and water quality, and recommend increased opportunities for stakeholder involvement in air quality mitigation and monitoring. Dated: January 27, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–2042 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8589–9] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–1399 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 01/19/2009 Through 01/23/2009 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20090016, Final EIS, FAA, MA, New Bedford Regional Airport Improvements Project, To Enhance Aviation Capacity, Air Traffic, Jet Traffic, Air Cargo and General Aviation Traffic, Southeastern Massachusetts Region, City of New Bedford, Bristol County, MA, Wait Period Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: Michelle Ricci 781–238–7631. EIS No. 20090017, Draft EIS, USN, GU, Mariana Islands Range Complex (MIRC), To Address Ongoing and Proposed Military Training Activities, Mariana Islands, GU, Comment Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Nora Macariola-See 808–472–1402. EIS No. 20090018, Draft EIS, AFS, ID, Lakeview-Reeder Fuels Reduction Project, Proposed Fuels Reduction and Road Treatment Activities, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District, Bonner County, ID, Comment Period Ends: 03/16/ 2009, Contact: David Cobb 208–443– 2512. EIS No. 20090019, Final EIS, FHW, 00, Interstate 74 Quad Cities Corridor PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Study, Improvements to the I–74 between 23rd Avenue in Moline, IL and 53rd Street in Davenport, IA, NPDES, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 9 and US Army COE Section 404 Permits, Scott County, IA and Rock Island County, IL, Wait Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Philip Barnes 515–233–7300. EIS No. 20090020, Final EIS, AFS, WV, Lower Williams Project Area (LWPA), Alternative 6 is the Preferred Alternative, Proposed to Perform Vegetation Management and Wildlife Habitat Improvements, Implementation, Gauley Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest, Webster County, WV, Wait Period Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: David Ede 304–636–1800 Ext. 233. EIS No. 20090021, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Inyo National Forest Motorized Travel Management Project, Implementation, Inyo, Mineral, Mono and Esmeralda Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: 03/30/2009, Contact: Susan Joyce 760–873–2516. EIS No. 20090022, Final EIS, AFS, WY, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Route Designation Project, Proposing to Improve Management of Public Summer Motorized Use (May 1– November 30) by Designating Roads and Motorized Trails, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Buffalo, Jackson and Big Piney Ranger Districts, Teton, Lincoln and Sublette Counties, WY, Wait Period Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: Linda Merigliano 307–739– 5400. EIS No. 20090023, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Sequoia National Forest Motorized Travel Management Project, Prohibit Cross-Country Travel for Managing Motorized Travel, Kern River, Western Divide Ranger Districts, Sequoia National Forest, Tulare County, CA , Comment Period Ends: 03/31/2009, Contact: Barbara Johnston 559–784–1500 Ext. 1220. EIS No. 20090024, Draft EIS, FHW, MO, Interstate 70 Corridor Improvements, Kansas City to St. Louis, Updated Information, Evaluates if a TruckOnly Lane Strategy is Viable, Kansas City to St. Louis, MO, Comment Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Peggy Casey 573–636–7104. EIS No. 20090025, Draft EIS, IBR, CA, Grassland Bypass Project 2010–2019 Project, Proposed new Use Agreement, San Joaquin River, CA, Comment Period Ends: 03/30/2009, Contact: Judi Tapia 559–487–5138. EIS No. 20090026, Draft EIS, FTA, CO, East Corridor Project, Proposes Commuter Rail Transit from downtown Denver to International Airport (DIA), Denver, Adams, E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 19 / Friday, January 30, 2009 / Notices Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas Counties, CO, Comment Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Anthony Joseph Ossi, Jr. 202–366–1613. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8769–8] Good Neighbor Environmental Board EIS No. 20090001, Draft EIS, FHW, IA, Southeast (SE) Connector in Des Moines, Iowa, To Provide a Safe and Efficient Link between the MLK Jr. Parkway at SE 14th Street to the U.S. 65 Bypass, Funding, U.S. Army COE Section 404 and NPDES Permits, Polk County, IA, Comment Period Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: Philip Barnes 515–233–7300. Revision to FR Notice Published 1/16/2009: Correction to Status from Final to Draft. EIS No. 20090010, Draft EIS, USN, WA—VOIDED—Swimmer Interdiction Security System (SISS) Project, Construction and Operation, Naval Bas Kitsap—Bangor, Silverdale, Kitsap County, WA, Comment Period Ends: 03/09/2009, Contact: Shannon Kasa 619–553–3889. This DEIS was inadvertently refilled and published in 01/23/2009 FR, the Correct DEIS # 20080531 was published on 12/29/ 2008. EIS No. 20090012, Final EIS, NOA, 00, Proposed Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) and Optimum Yield (OY) Specifications and Management Measures for the 2009–2010 Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, Implementation, WA, OR and CA, Wait Period Ends: 02/23/2009, Contact: Barry Thom 503–231–6266. Revision to FR Notice Published 01/23/2009: Correction to Contact Person Name and Telephone. EIS No. 20090014, Final EIS, NOA, OR, Bull Run Water Supply Habitat Conservation Plan, Application for and Incidental Take Permit to cover the Continued Operation and Maintenance, Sandy River Basin, City of Portland, OR, Wait Period Ends: 02/ 23/2009, Contact: Barry Thom, 503– 231–6266 503–231–6266. Revision to FR Notice Published 01/23/2009: Correction to Contact Person Name and Telephone. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Amended Notices AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. Dated: 01/27/2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–2041 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] 16:54 Jan 29, 2009 DATES: The Good Neighbor Environmental Board will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 10, from 10 a.m. (registration at 9:30 a.m.) to 5:30 p.m. The following day, March 11, the Board will hold a business meeting from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Potomac Yards Conference Center, 2777 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Telephone: 703–308–0092. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Joyce, Designated Federal Officer, joyce.mark@epa.gov, 202–564–3120, U.S. EPA, Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (1601M), BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (Board). The Board meets three times each calendar year, twice at different locations along the U.S. border with Mexico, and once in Washington, DC. It was created in 1992 by the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act, Public Law 102–532, 7 U.S.C. Section 5404. Implementing authority was delegated to the Administrator of EPA under Executive Order 12916. The Board is responsible for providing advice to the President and the Congress on environmental and infrastructure issues and needs within the States contiguous to Mexico in order to improve the quality of life of persons residing on the United States side of the border. The statute calls for the Board to have representatives from U.S. Government agencies; the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas; and tribal and private organizations with expertise on environmental and infrastructure issues along the U.S./ Mexico Border. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from representatives from various groups on possible themes for the Board’s next report. The meeting will include a planning session, a business meeting and a public comment session. A copy of the meeting agenda will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/ocem/ gneb. Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5653 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: If you wish to make oral comments or submit written comments to the Board, please contact Mark Joyce at least five days prior to the meeting. General Information: Additional information concerning the GNEB can be found on its Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/ocem/gneb. Meeting Access: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Mark Joyce at 202–564–2130 or by e-mail at joyce.mark@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Mark Joyce at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: January 15, 2009. Mark Joyce, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E9–2039 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2009–0030; FRL–8769–9] Human Studies Review Board (HSRB); Notice of a Public Teleconference Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA or Agency) Office of the Science Advisor (OSA) announces a public meeting of the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on EPA’s scientific and ethical review of human subjects research. The HSRB will hold a Public teleconference to discuss two completed field studies by Carroll-Loye Biological Research of mosquito repellent efficacy, and spatial insect repellent technology. DATES: The teleconference will be held on February 17, 2009, from 11:30 to approximately 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). Location: The meeting will take place via telephone only. Meeting Access: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Lu-Ann Kleibacker prior to the meeting using the information under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral comments for the HSRB to consider during the advisory process. Additional E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General 
Information (202) 564-1399 or https://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 01/19/2009 Through 01/23/2009
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

EIS No. 20090016, Final EIS, FAA, MA, New Bedford Regional Airport 
Improvements Project, To Enhance Aviation Capacity, Air Traffic, Jet 
Traffic, Air Cargo and General Aviation Traffic, Southeastern 
Massachusetts Region, City of New Bedford, Bristol County, MA, Wait 
Period Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: Michelle Ricci 781-238-7631.
EIS No. 20090017, Draft EIS, USN, GU, Mariana Islands Range Complex 
(MIRC), To Address Ongoing and Proposed Military Training Activities, 
Mariana Islands, GU, Comment Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Nora 
Macariola-See 808-472-1402.
EIS No. 20090018, Draft EIS, AFS, ID, Lakeview-Reeder Fuels Reduction 
Project, Proposed Fuels Reduction and Road Treatment Activities, Idaho 
Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake Ranger District, Bonner County, 
ID, Comment Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: David Cobb 208-443-2512.
EIS No. 20090019, Final EIS, FHW, 00, Interstate 74 Quad Cities 
Corridor Study, Improvements to the I-74 between 23rd Avenue in Moline, 
IL and 53rd Street in Davenport, IA, NPDES, Rivers and Harbors Act 
Section 9 and US Army COE Section 404 Permits, Scott County, IA and 
Rock Island County, IL, Wait Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Philip 
Barnes 515-233-7300.
EIS No. 20090020, Final EIS, AFS, WV, Lower Williams Project Area 
(LWPA), Alternative 6 is the Preferred Alternative, Proposed to Perform 
Vegetation Management and Wildlife Habitat Improvements, 
Implementation, Gauley Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest, 
Webster County, WV, Wait Period Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: David Ede 
304-636-1800 Ext. 233.
EIS No. 20090021, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Inyo National Forest Motorized 
Travel Management Project, Implementation, Inyo, Mineral, Mono and 
Esmeralda Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: 03/30/2009, Contact: Susan 
Joyce 760-873-2516.
EIS No. 20090022, Final EIS, AFS, WY, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Route 
Designation Project, Proposing to Improve Management of Public Summer 
Motorized Use (May 1-November 30) by Designating Roads and Motorized 
Trails, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Buffalo, Jackson and Big Piney 
Ranger Districts, Teton, Lincoln and Sublette Counties, WY, Wait Period 
Ends: 03/02/2009, Contact: Linda Merigliano 307-739-5400.
EIS No. 20090023, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Sequoia National Forest Motorized 
Travel Management Project, Prohibit Cross-Country Travel for Managing 
Motorized Travel, Kern River, Western Divide Ranger Districts, Sequoia 
National Forest, Tulare County, CA , Comment Period Ends: 03/31/2009, 
Contact: Barbara Johnston 559-784-1500 Ext. 1220.
EIS No. 20090024, Draft EIS, FHW, MO, Interstate 70 Corridor 
Improvements, Kansas City to St. Louis, Updated Information, Evaluates 
if a Truck-Only Lane Strategy is Viable, Kansas City to St. Louis, MO, 
Comment Period Ends: 03/16/2009, Contact: Peggy Casey 573-636-7104.
EIS No. 20090025, Draft EIS, IBR, CA, Grassland Bypass Project 2010-
2019 Project, Proposed new Use Agreement, San Joaquin River, CA, 
Comment Period Ends: 03/30/2009, Contact: Judi Tapia 559-487-5138.
EIS No. 20090026, Draft EIS, FTA, CO, East Corridor Project, Proposes 
Commuter Rail Transit from downtown Denver to International Airport 
(DIA), Denver, Adams,

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Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas Counties, CO, Comment Period Ends: 03/
16/2009, Contact: Anthony Joseph Ossi, Jr. 202-366-1613.

Amended Notices

EIS No. 20090001, Draft EIS, FHW, IA, Southeast (SE) Connector in Des 
Moines, Iowa, To Provide a Safe and Efficient Link between the MLK Jr. 
Parkway at SE 14th Street to the U.S. 65 Bypass, Funding, U.S. Army COE 
Section 404 and NPDES Permits, Polk County, IA, Comment Period Ends: 
03/02/2009, Contact: Philip Barnes 515-233-7300. Revision to FR Notice 
Published 1/16/2009: Correction to Status from Final to Draft.
EIS No. 20090010, Draft EIS, USN, WA--VOIDED--Swimmer Interdiction 
Security System (SISS) Project, Construction and Operation, Naval Bas 
Kitsap--Bangor, Silverdale, Kitsap County, WA, Comment Period Ends: 03/
09/2009, Contact: Shannon Kasa 619-553-3889. This DEIS was 
inadvertently refilled and published in 01/23/2009 FR, the Correct DEIS 
 20080531 was published on 12/29/2008.
EIS No. 20090012, Final EIS, NOA, 00, Proposed Acceptable Biological 
Catch (ABC) and Optimum Yield (OY) Specifications and Management 
Measures for the 2009-2010 Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management 
Plan, Implementation, WA, OR and CA, Wait Period Ends: 02/23/2009, 
Contact: Barry Thom 503-231-6266. Revision to FR Notice Published 01/
23/2009: Correction to Contact Person Name and Telephone.
EIS No. 20090014, Final EIS, NOA, OR, Bull Run Water Supply Habitat 
Conservation Plan, Application for and Incidental Take Permit to cover 
the Continued Operation and Maintenance, Sandy River Basin, City of 
Portland, OR, Wait Period Ends: 02/23/2009, Contact: Barry Thom, 503-
231-6266 503-231-6266. Revision to FR Notice Published 01/23/2009: 
Correction to Contact Person Name and Telephone.

    Dated: 01/27/2009.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
 [FR Doc. E9-2041 Filed 1-29-09; 8:45 am]
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