Lyle Falls Fish Passage Project, 9091 [E9-4324]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 39 / Monday, March 2, 2009 / Notices Counsel, LP–7, Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208–3621; via e-mail at pjburger@bpa.gov; or by telephone at 503–230–4148. Mr. Bennett may be contacted as follows: by U.S. Mail at Mr. Barry Bennett, Office of General Counsel, LC–7, Bonneville Power Administration, P.O. Box 3621, Portland, OR 97208–3621; via e-mail at bbennett@bpa.gov; or by telephone at 503–230–4053. Issued this 20 day of February, 2009. Stephen J. Wright, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. [FR Doc. E9–4323 Filed 2–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Bonneville Power Administration Lyle Falls Fish Passage Project erowe on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of availability of Record of Decision (ROD). SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the ROD to implement the Proposed Action identified in the Lyle Falls Fish Passage Project EIS (DOE/ EIS–0397, November 2008). BPA has decided to fund modifications to the existing Lyle Falls Fishway on the lower Klickitat River (river mile 2.2) in Klickitat County, Washington to improve fish passage to the upper part of the Klickitat River watershed. In addition to improving fish passage, the modifications will facilitate collection and monitoring of biological information for future fishery management and enhance opportunities for adult salmonids to access and use habitat in the upper Klickitat River. The EIS was cooperatively prepared by BPA, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama Nation), the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). ADDRESSES: Copies of the ROD and EIS may be obtained by calling BPA’s tollfree document request line, 1–800–622– 4520. The ROD and EIS Summary are also available on our Web site, https:// www.efw.bpa.gov/ environmental_services/ Document_Library/Lyle_Falls/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mr. Carl J. Keller, Environmental Project Manager, Bonneville Power Administration KEC–4, P.O.Box 3621, Portland, Oregon 97208–3621; telephone number 1–503–230–7692; fax VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:24 Feb 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 number 503–230–5699; or e-mail cjkeller@bpa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lower 10.8 miles of the Klickitat River are designated as a recreational river segment under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The USFS administers this portion of the Klickitat River and its corridor. The fishway at Lyle Falls is owned by WDFW and operated by the Yakama Nation. The existing fishway does not function effectively, particularly during low flows, and does not comply with fish passage standards established by the National Marine Fisheries Service and WDFW. The improvements will facilitate migration for spring and fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead trout, Pacific lamprey, and bull trout, but the primary benefits will be to fall Chinook and coho salmon. In addition to increasing fish production in the Klickitat River, the project will contribute to an increase in fish production in the Columbia River Basin. The project will also help BPA fulfill its Federal Columbia River Power System off-site mitigation responsibilities under the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act, and its responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Issued in Portland, Oregon, on February 20, 2009. Stephen J. Wright, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer. [FR Doc. 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General information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found on the EPA SAB Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: EPA’s Office of Research and Development has initiated a process for updating the values currently found in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. The intent of the IRIS Update Project is to review all dose-response assessment values (oral reference doses [RfDs], inhalation reference concentrations [RfCs], cancer slope factors, and inhalation unit risks) in IRIS that have a posting date more than 10-years old. Further information on the IRIS Update process can be found at the following URL: https:// cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/ recordisplay.cfm?deid=204063. ORD has requested that the Science Advisory Board (SAB) conduct a pilot review of draft assessments for several chemicals. The SAB was established by 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice, consultation and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. In response to ORD’s request, the SAB Staff Office will augment the SAB Exposure and Human Health Committee (EHHC) with additional experts to review EPA’s draft assessments of several IRIS chemicals. The augmented EHHC will comply with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and all appropriate SAB procedural policies. Upon completion, the panel’s report will be submitted to the chartered SAB for final approval for transmittal to the EPA Administrator. The augmented EHHC is being asked to comment on the scientific soundness of nine draft assessments. Availability of the Review Materials: The EPA draft assessments to be reviewed by the augmented EHHC will be made available by the Office of Research and Development at the following URL: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ ncea/cfm/ recordisplay.cfm?deid=204063. For questions and information concerning the review materials, please contact Dr. Chon Shoaf, at (919) 541–4155, or shoaf.chon@epa.gov. Request for Nominations: The SAB Staff Office is requesting nominations of nationally recognized experts with E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 9091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-4324]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Bonneville Power Administration


Lyle Falls Fish Passage Project

AGENCY: Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Department of Energy 
(DOE).

ACTION: Notice of availability of Record of Decision (ROD).

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the ROD to implement 
the Proposed Action identified in the Lyle Falls Fish Passage Project 
EIS (DOE/EIS-0397, November 2008). BPA has decided to fund 
modifications to the existing Lyle Falls Fishway on the lower Klickitat 
River (river mile 2.2) in Klickitat County, Washington to improve fish 
passage to the upper part of the Klickitat River watershed. In addition 
to improving fish passage, the modifications will facilitate collection 
and monitoring of biological information for future fishery management 
and enhance opportunities for adult salmonids to access and use habitat 
in the upper Klickitat River. The EIS was cooperatively prepared by 
BPA, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation (Yakama 
Nation), the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and the Washington Department 
of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

ADDRESSES: Copies of the ROD and EIS may be obtained by calling BPA's 
toll-free document request line, 1-800-622-4520. The ROD and EIS 
Summary are also available on our Web site, https://www.efw.bpa.gov/
environmental_services/Document_Library/Lyle_Falls/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mr. Carl J. Keller, Environmental 
Project Manager, Bonneville Power Administration KEC-4, P.O.Box 3621, 
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621; telephone number 1-503-230-7692; fax 
number 503-230-5699; or e-mail cjkeller@bpa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lower 10.8 miles of the Klickitat River 
are designated as a recreational river segment under the National Wild 
and Scenic Rivers Act. The USFS administers this portion of the 
Klickitat River and its corridor. The fishway at Lyle Falls is owned by 
WDFW and operated by the Yakama Nation. The existing fishway does not 
function effectively, particularly during low flows, and does not 
comply with fish passage standards established by the National Marine 
Fisheries Service and WDFW. The improvements will facilitate migration 
for spring and fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead trout, 
Pacific lamprey, and bull trout, but the primary benefits will be to 
fall Chinook and coho salmon.
    In addition to increasing fish production in the Klickitat River, 
the project will contribute to an increase in fish production in the 
Columbia River Basin. The project will also help BPA fulfill its 
Federal Columbia River Power System off-site mitigation 
responsibilities under the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning 
and Conservation Act, and its responsibilities under the Endangered 
Species Act.

    Issued in Portland, Oregon, on February 20, 2009.
Stephen J. Wright,
Administrator and Chief Executive Officer.
[FR Doc. E9-4324 Filed 2-27-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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