Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 30569 [E9-15140]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 122 / Friday, June 26, 2009 / Notices II. What Action Is the Agency Taking? Under GSA Contract Number GS00T99ALD0204, Task Order Number T0002AJMZ39, contractor CSC of 15000 Conference Center Dr., Chantilly, VA, and its subcontractor General Dynamics Systems Development and Integration Services, Inc., previously named Veridian Information Solutions, of 10560 Arrowhead Drive, Fairfax, VA will assist the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) in computer operations and maintenance of TSCA CBI Computer Systems and Communications Network, linking CBI sites located in Washington, DC. CSC and its subcontractor will also assist in maintaining and operating the EPA CBI computer facilities located in Research Triangle Park, NC. In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under GSA Contract Number GS00T99ALD0204, Task Order Number T0002AJMZ39, CSC and its subcontractor will require access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA to perform successfully the duties specified under the contract. CSC and its subcontractor personnel will be given access to information submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be CBI. EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information under all sections of TSCA that EPA may provide CSC and its subcontractor access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only. All access to TSCA CBI under this contract will take place at EPA Headquarters and the Research Triangle Park, NC facilities under the EPA TSCA CBI Protection Manual. CSC and its subcontractor will be authorized access to TSCA CBI at EPA Headquarters and the Research Triangle Park, NC facilities under the EPA TSCA CBI Protection Manual. Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until September 30, 2009. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for the duration of the extended contract without further notice. CSC and its subcontractor personnel will be required to sign nondisclosure agreements and will be briefed on appropriate security procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Confidential business information. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:39 Jun 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 Dated: June 22, 2009. Matthew Leopard, Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. [FR Doc. E9–15142 Filed 6–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8594–8] 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 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 17, 2009 (74 FR 17860). Draft EISs EIS No. 20090066, ERP No. D–AFS– L65569–OR, Tracy Placer Mining Project, Proposing Mine Development on a Portion of the Unpatented Cedar Gulch Group Placer Claim, Plan-ofOperations, Wild Rivers Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Josephine County, OR. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections to Alternative 2 based on the likelihood of mining and timber harvest activities to increase temperatures in Sucker Creek, and impact Cedar Gulch and the un-named creek in the project area. In addition, we have concerns about potential impacts to listed species; coho salmon and northern spotted owl, and reclamation and long term site recovery. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20090071, ERP No. D–FHW– F40447–OH, Cleveland Innerbelt Project, Proposing Major Rehabilitation and Reconstruction between I–71 and I–90, Cleveland Central Business District, Funding, City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about stormwater impacts. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090087, ERP No. D–FRA– K59009–00, DesertXpress High-Speed Passenger Train Project, Proposes to Construct and Operate High-Speed PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30569 Passenger Train between Victorville, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to hydrology, aquatic resources, air quality, and wildlife movement. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090137, ERP No. D–AFS– K65362–CA, Sierra National Forest Travel Management Plan, To Prohibit Motorized Vehicle Travel Off Designated National Forest Transportation System (NFIS) Roads, Trails and Area, Fresno, Mariposa, Madera Counties, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to watersheds with significant water quality impairment. Rating EC2. Final EISs EIS No. 20090128, ERP No. F–AFS– K65347–CA, Gemmill Thin Project, Proposal to Reduce the Intensity and Size of Future Wildfires, and to Maintain/Improve Ecosystem Function and Wildlife Habitat, Chanchellula Late-Successional Reserve, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Trinity County, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the criteria and decision-making process that will be use in this thinning project. EIS No. 20090138, ERP No. FA–COE– K36098–CA, Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Protection/ Relocation Project, Reduce the Risk of Damage to the SARI to allow for the Operation of Santa Ana River Project (SARP), and Releases from Prado Dam of up to 30,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), Right-of-Way Permit and US COE Section 404 Permit, Orange and Riverside Counties, CA. Summary: EPA’s previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. Dated: June 23, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–15140 Filed 6–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8594–7] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–1399 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/ E:\FR\FM\26JNN1.SGM 26JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 122 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 30569]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15140]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-8594-8]


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 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 17, 2009 (74 
FR 17860).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20090066, ERP No. D-AFS-L65569-OR, Tracy Placer Mining Project, 
Proposing Mine Development on a Portion of the Unpatented Cedar Gulch 
Group Placer Claim, Plan-of-Operations, Wild Rivers Ranger District, 
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Josephine County, OR.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections to Alternative 2 
based on the likelihood of mining and timber harvest activities to 
increase temperatures in Sucker Creek, and impact Cedar Gulch and the 
un-named creek in the project area. In addition, we have concerns about 
potential impacts to listed species; coho salmon and northern spotted 
owl, and reclamation and long term site recovery. Rating EO2.

EIS No. 20090071, ERP No. D-FHW-F40447-OH, Cleveland Innerbelt Project, 
Proposing Major Rehabilitation and Reconstruction between I-71 and I-
90, Cleveland Central Business District, Funding, City of Cleveland, 
Cuyahoga County, OH.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about stormwater 
impacts. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090087, ERP No. D-FRA-K59009-00, DesertXpress High-Speed 
Passenger Train Project, Proposes to Construct and Operate High-Speed 
Passenger Train between Victorville, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
hydrology, aquatic resources, air quality, and wildlife movement. 
Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090137, ERP No. D-AFS-K65362-CA, Sierra National Forest 
Travel Management Plan, To Prohibit Motorized Vehicle Travel Off 
Designated National Forest Transportation System (NFIS) Roads, Trails 
and Area, Fresno, Mariposa, Madera Counties, CA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
watersheds with significant water quality impairment. Rating EC2.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20090128, ERP No. F-AFS-K65347-CA, Gemmill Thin Project, 
Proposal to Reduce the Intensity and Size of Future Wildfires, and to 
Maintain/Improve Ecosystem Function and Wildlife Habitat, Chanchellula 
Late-Successional Reserve, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Trinity 
County, CA.

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the 
criteria and decision-making process that will be use in this thinning 
project.

EIS No. 20090138, ERP No. FA-COE-K36098-CA, Santa Ana River Interceptor 
(SARI) Protection/Relocation Project, Reduce the Risk of Damage to the 
SARI to allow for the Operation of Santa Ana River Project (SARP), and 
Releases from Prado Dam of up to 30,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), 
Right-of-Way Permit and US COE Section 404 Permit, Orange and Riverside 
Counties, CA.

    Summary: EPA's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA 
does not object to the proposed action.

    Dated: June 23, 2009.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E9-15140 Filed 6-25-09; 8:45 am]
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