United States Section; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment for Emergency Repairs to the Presidio Flood Control Project in Presidio, TX, 14999 [E9-7422]
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items, 2 projectile points, 3 pieces of
leather, and 4 ecofacts.
Sometime between 1985 and 1990,
the Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman,
MT, sent the human remains and
associated funerary objects to the
University of Idaho. There is little
known about the Bullis Creek collection
before it came into the possession and
control of the University of Idaho. What
is known is that the site was
documented by Mr. Lahren as a primary
‘‘neo-Indian’’ burial on property owned
by the Brawner/Bullis families. In
addition, the Museum of the Rockies
had determined that the human remains
were Crow, presumably by the location
of the interment, clothing and beadwork
style, and the other associated funerary
objects.
Historic, ethnographic, and legal
documents affirmed the Museum of the
Rockies’ cultural affiliation of this
reservation period collection through
the cultural continuity exhibited in
patterns of residence and stronglyrepresented painted motifs of the
beadwork. Based on this information,
the officials of the University of Idaho,
Laboratory of Anthropology reasonably
believe that the human remains are
culturally affiliated to the Crow Tribe of
Montana.
Officials of the University of Idaho,
Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of
Anthropology have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (9–10), the
human remains described above
represent the physical remains of four
individuals of Native American
ancestry. Officials of the University of
Idaho, Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of
Anthropology also have determined
that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (3)(A),
the 601 objects described above are
reasonably believed to have been placed
with or near individual human remains
at the time of death or later as part of
the death rite or ceremony. Lastly,
officials of the University of Idaho,
Alfred W. Bowers Laboratory of
Anthropology have determined that,
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 3001 (2), there is
a relationship of shared group identity
that can be reasonably traced between
the Native American human remains
and associated funerary objects and the
Crow Tribe of Montana.
Representatives of any other Indian
tribe that believes itself to be culturally
affiliated with the human remains and
associated funerary objects should
contact Leah K. Evans-Janke, Collections
Manager, University of Idaho, Alfred W.
Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology,
Phinney Hall 101, Moscow, ID 83844–
1111, telephone (208) 885–3733, before
May 4, 2009. Repatriation of the human
remains and associated funerary objects
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to the Crow Tribe of Montana may
proceed after that date if no additional
claimants come forward.
The University of Idaho, Alfred W.
Bowers Laboratory of Anthropology is
responsible for notifying the Crow Tribe
of Montana that this notice has been
published.
Dated: March 25, 2009.
Sherry Hutt,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
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United States Section; Notice of Intent
To Prepare an Environmental
Assessment for Emergency Repairs to
the Presidio Flood Control Project in
Presidio, TX
AGENCY: United States Section,
International Boundary and Water
Commission, United States and Mexico.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an
Environmental Assessment.
SUMMARY: This notice advises the public
that pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the United
States Section, International Boundary
and Water Commission (USIBWC)
intends to prepare an Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the proposed action
of constructing emergency repairs
within a 3000-foot reach of the Presidio
Flood Control Levee. This notice is
being provided as required by the
Council on Environmental Quality
Regulations (40 CFR 1501.7) and the
USIBWC’s Operating Procedures for
Implementing Section 102 of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), to obtain suggestions and
information from other agencies and the
public on the scope of issues to be
addressed in the EA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Daniel Borunda, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Environmental
Management Division, USIBWC, 4171
North Mesa Street, C–100, El Paso,
Texas 79932 or e-mail:
danielborunda@ibwc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The USIBWC operates and maintains
the Presidio Flood Control Project (FCP)
located along the Rio Grande within the
city of Presidio, Texas. The FCP extends
approximately 15.2 miles, from
Haciendita, upstream of the Rio
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Conchos confluence, and ending
downstream of Presidio near Brito
Creek. In September and October 2008,
the Presidio FCP levees sustained major
flood damage from overtopping, underseepage, and erosion. The USIBWC
intends to prepare an EA to assess
impacts associated with emergency
repairs of a 3000-foot section of levee
near Station 7+000 that is susceptible to
under-seepage and possible levee
failure. Recent geotechnical evaluations
have identified this reach as requiring
immediate attention in order to provide
flood control protection to the city of
Presidio in preparation of the regional
monsoon season. The levee reach is
located in the upper levee segment of
the Presidio Flood Control project near
the Cibolo Creek. The location of the
deficient area requires immediate action
by the USIBWC in order to ameliorate
the eminent risk of levee failure.
Alternatives
In order to remediate the potential
levee failure, within the 3000-foot reach,
the USIBWC is proposing several
alternatives actions, including: (1) Noaction; (2) slurry-trench; (3) slurry
trench with geotechnical membrane;
and (4) sheet piling.
The NEPA analysis and
documentation will identify and
evaluate all relevant impacts,
conditions, and issues associated with
the proposed alternative actions.
Dated: March 27, 2009.
Robert McCarthy,
General Counsel.
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INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
United States Section; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for Emergency Repairs to the Presidio Flood
Control Project in Presidio, TX
AGENCY: United States Section, International Boundary and Water
Commission, United States and Mexico.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment.
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SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that pursuant to section
102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as
amended, the United States Section, International Boundary and Water
Commission (USIBWC) intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA)
for the proposed action of constructing emergency repairs within a
3000-foot reach of the Presidio Flood Control Levee. This notice is
being provided as required by the Council on Environmental Quality
Regulations (40 CFR 1501.7) and the USIBWC's Operating Procedures for
Implementing Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), to obtain suggestions and information from other agencies and
the public on the scope of issues to be addressed in the EA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Daniel Borunda, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Environmental Management Division, USIBWC, 4171
North Mesa Street, C-100, El Paso, Texas 79932 or e-mail:
danielborunda@ibwc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The USIBWC operates and maintains the Presidio Flood Control
Project (FCP) located along the Rio Grande within the city of Presidio,
Texas. The FCP extends approximately 15.2 miles, from Haciendita,
upstream of the Rio Conchos confluence, and ending downstream of
Presidio near Brito Creek. In September and October 2008, the Presidio
FCP levees sustained major flood damage from overtopping, under-
seepage, and erosion. The USIBWC intends to prepare an EA to assess
impacts associated with emergency repairs of a 3000-foot section of
levee near Station 7+000 that is susceptible to under-seepage and
possible levee failure. Recent geotechnical evaluations have identified
this reach as requiring immediate attention in order to provide flood
control protection to the city of Presidio in preparation of the
regional monsoon season. The levee reach is located in the upper levee
segment of the Presidio Flood Control project near the Cibolo Creek.
The location of the deficient area requires immediate action by the
USIBWC in order to ameliorate the eminent risk of levee failure.
Alternatives
In order to remediate the potential levee failure, within the 3000-
foot reach, the USIBWC is proposing several alternatives actions,
including: (1) No-action; (2) slurry-trench; (3) slurry trench with
geotechnical membrane; and (4) sheet piling.
The NEPA analysis and documentation will identify and evaluate all
relevant impacts, conditions, and issues associated with the proposed
alternative actions.
Dated: March 27, 2009.
Robert McCarthy,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. E9-7422 Filed 4-1-09; 8:45 am]
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