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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 19 / Friday, January 30, 2009 / Notices OEIS) as the preferred alternative. Implementation of the preferred alternative could begin immediately. Because of the Navy’s Title 10 requirements to organize, train, equip, and maintain combat-ready forces, ongoing training and RDT&E activities within the SOCAL Range Complex will continue at current levels in the event that the preferred alternative is not implemented. The Record of Decision (ROD) has been distributed to all those individuals who requested a copy of the Final EIS/OEIS and agencies and organizations that received a copy of the Final EIS/OEIS. The full text of the Navy’s ROD is available for public viewing on the project Web site at https:// www.socalrangecomplexeis.com, along with copies of the Final EIS/OEIS and supporting documents. Single copies of the ROD will be made available upon request by contacting Mr. Kent Randall, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Code OPME, 2730 McKean Street, Building 291, San Diego, CA 92136–5198, Telephone: 619–556–2168. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 27, 2009. A. M. Vallandingham, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E9–2054 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for OMB review and comment mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance, a proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department of Energy is authorized to enter into voluntary agreements with U.S. industry under section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT). The proposed data collection will be used to evaluate the success of the voluntary agreements and to report results to Congress. EPACT requires DOE to report to Congress on the effectiveness of the voluntary commitments to reduce industrial energy intensity. The reports to Congress should include an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agreements to reduce participant energy intensity, and VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:54 Jan 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 independent verification of a sample of energy savings estimates provided by participants. EPACT directs the reports to be submitted in 2012 and 2017. In order to reduce the level of respondent burden required by participants, DOE has designed a data collection instrument which relies primarily upon pre-existing utility and energy-use data. In addition to information on company contacts and identification of participating plants, DOE is asking for a breakout of energy use by fuel type (in million metric British Thermal Units) aggregated across all of the plants that are voluntarily participating. DOE is asking for the annual change in the participants’ aggregate energy intensity in units of percentage. Energy intensity may be calculated with existing organizational methods, or DOE’s baselining tool which will be offered as a calculator. The calculator is not considered to be a data collection instrument. Finally, participants are asked to describe energy savings projects in simple, narrative form allowing respondents to provide summary information rather than detailed responses. DOE intends to calculate energy savings using the energy-use data from the baseline and current year, along with the baseline adjustment factor. As a result of comments received during the 60 Day Federal Register Notice, DOE has increased the estimate of burden hours on respondent companies from 3 hours per plant to 10 hours per plant. This reflects the estimate received from the public, as well as the burden estimate used by the Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey (MECS). While MECS collects similar information, it does not require manufacturers to provide an energy intensity number which is required for EPACT 2005. DATES: Comments regarding this collection must be received on or before March 2, 2009. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, please advise the OMB Desk Officer of your intention to make a submission as soon as possible. The Desk Officer may be telephoned at 202–395–4650. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Desk Officer for the Department of Energy, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, 735 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503; and to PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5651 Michaela Martin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory , PO Box 2008, MS–6070, Oak Ridge, TN 37831–6070, or by fax at 865–241–4152 or by e-mail at martinma@ornl.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Michaela Martin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, PO Box 2008, MS– 6070, Oak Ridge, TN 37831–6070, or by fax at 865–241–4152 or by e-mail at martinma@ornl.gov. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. {‘‘New’’}; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Save Energy Now Voluntary Pledge Report; (3) Type of Request: New; (4) Purpose: The Department of Energy is authorized to enter into voluntary agreements with U.S. industry under section 106 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Data will be collected from industry pledge participants, annually, on progress made towards the reduction of energy intensity goals established by the voluntary agreements. The data collected will be used to evaluate the success of the voluntary agreements and to report results to Congress; (5) Type of Respondents: Public; (6) Estimated Number of Respondents: 20 companies; (7) Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 20 respondent companies with approximately 14 plants each averaging 10 burden hours per plant for an estimated total of 2,800 burden hours; (8) Estimated Cost Burden: none. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 15811. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 26th, 2009. Rita L. Wells, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Business Administration, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. E9–2028 Filed 1–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8590–1] 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 E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 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

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 19 (Friday, January 30, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5651-5652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2042]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-8590-1]


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

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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).

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 long-term 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 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]
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