Marbury Creek Watershed Structure No. 22: Barrow County, GA, 34301-34303 [E9-16797]
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copy requests at the above address.
Basic data developed during the
environmental assessment are on file
and may be reviewed by contacting Cran
Upshaw at the above number.
No administrative action on
implementation of the proposal will be
taken until 30 days after the date of this
publication in the Federal Register.
Signed in Athens, Georgia, on July 2, 2009.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
(This activity is listed in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance under 10.916,
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention,
and is subject to the provisions of Executive
Order 12372, which requires intergovernment consultation with State and local
officials).
Finding of No Significant Impact for
South River Watershed Structure No. 4,
Madison County, Georgia, July 3, 2009
Introduction
The South River Watershed is a
Federally assisted action authorized for
planning under Public Law 106–472,
the Watershed Rehabilitation Act,
which amends Public Law 83–566, the
Watershed Protection and Flood
Prevention Act. An environmental
assessment was undertaken in
conjunction with development of the
watershed plan. This assessment was
conducted in consultation with local,
State, and Federal agencies as well as
with interested organizations and
individuals. Data developed during the
assessment are available for public
review at the following location: U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service, 355
East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia
30601.
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Recommended Action
This document describes a plan for
upgrading an existing floodwater
retarding structure, South River
Watershed Structure No. 4 to meet
current dam safety criteria in Georgia.
The plan calls for the construction of a
roller compacted concrete spillway on
an existing dam. Works of improvement
will be accomplished by providing
financial and technical assistance
through an eligible local sponsor.
The principal project measures are to:
1. Construction of a roller compacted
concrete spillway. This construction is
designed to bring the existing dam into
compliance with current dam safety
criteria in Georgia.
2. The measures will be planned and
installed by developing a contract with
the current operator of the dam.
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Effects of Recommended Action
Construction of a roller compacted
concrete spillway will bring South River
Watershed Structure No. 4 into
compliance with current dam safety
criteria. This will essentially eliminate
the risk to loss of life for individuals in
2 homes and 5 roads downstream.
Additional effects will include
continued protection against flooding,
continued water quality benefits,
continued fishing activities, continued
recreational opportunities, protected
land values, protected road and utility
networks, and reduced maintenance
costs for public infrastructure.
Wildlife habitat will not be disturbed
during installation activities. No
wetlands, wildlife habitat, fisheries,
prime farmland, or cultural resources
will be destroyed or threatened by this
project. Some 37 acres of wetland and
wetland type wildlife habitat will be
preserved. Fishery habitats will also be
maintained.
No endangered or threatened plant or
animal species will be adversely
affected by the project.
There are no wilderness areas in the
watershed.
Alternatives
Eight alternative plans of action were
considered in project planning. No
significant adverse environmental
impacts are anticipated from installation
of the selected alternative. Also, the
planned action is the most practical,
complete, and acceptable means of
protecting life and property of
downstream residents.
Consultation—Public Participation
Original sponsoring organizations
include the Georgia Soil and Water
Conservation Commission, Broad River
Soil and Water Conservation District
and Madison County. At the initiation
of the planning process, meetings were
held with representatives of the original
sponsoring organizations to ascertain
their interest and concerns regarding the
South River Watershed. The Georgia
Soil and Water Conservation
Commission agreed to serve as ‘‘lead
sponsor’’ being responsible for leading
the planning process with assistance
from NRCS. As lead sponsor they also
agreed to provide non-Federal costshare, property rights, operation and
maintenance, and public participation
during, and beyond, the planning
process.
An Interdisciplinary Planning Team
provided for the ‘‘technical’’
administration of this project. Technical
administration includes tasks pursuant
to the NRCS nine-step planning process,
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and planning procedures outlined in the
NRCS-National Planning Procedures
Handbook. Examples of tasks completed
by the Planning Team include, but are
not limited to, Preliminary
Investigations, Hydrologic Analysis,
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys,
Economic Analysis, Formulating and
Evaluating Alternatives, and Writing the
Watershed Plan—Environmental
Assessment. Data collected from partner
agencies, databases, landowners, and
others throughout the entire planning
process, were presented at the public
meeting on May 27, 2009. Informal
discussions amongst planning team
members, partner agencies, and
landowners were conducted throughout
the entire planning period.
Public Participation
A public meeting was held on May
27, 2009 to explain the Watershed
Rehabilitation Program and to scope
resource problems, issues, and concerns
of local residents associated with the
project area. Potential alternative
solutions to bring South River No. 4 into
compliance with current dam safety
criteria were also presented. Through a
voting process, eleven meeting
participants heard summaries of
planning accomplishments to date
provided input on issues and concerns
to be considered in the planning
process, were made aware of results
from the reservoir sedimentation survey,
and identified which planning
alternative (i.e. No Action,
Decommission, Structural, NonStructural) was most desirable.
Conclusion
The Environmental Assessment
summarized above indicates that this
Federal action will not cause significant
adverse local, regional, or national
impacts on the environment. Therefore,
based on the above findings, I have
determined that an environmental
impact statement for the recommended
plan of action on South River Watershed
Structure No. 4 is not required.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
Marbury Creek Watershed Structure
No. 22: Barrow County, GA
AGENCY: Natural Resources
Conservation Service.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of a
Finding of No Significant Impact.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C)
of the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969, the Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations (40
CFR part 1500); and the Natural
Resources Conservation Service
Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the
Natural Resources Conservation Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives
notice that an environmental impact
statement is not being prepared for the
Marbury Creek Watershed Structure No.
22, Barrow County, Georgia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cran
Upshaw, Economist, Federal Building,
355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens,
Georgia 30601, Telephone (706) 546–
2277, e-mail cran.upshaw@ga.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The
Environmental Assessment of this
Federally assisted action indicates that
the project will not cause significant
local, regional, or national impacts on
the environment. As a result of these
findings, James E. Tillman, Sr., State
Conservationist, has determined that the
preparation and review of an
environmental impact statement is not
needed for this project.
The project purpose is continued
flood prevention. The planned works of
improvement include upgrading an
existing floodwater retarding structure.
The Notice of a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) has been
forwarded to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and to various
Federal, State, and local agencies and
interested parties. A limited number of
the FONSI is available to fill single copy
requests at the above address. Basic data
developed during the environmental
assessment are on file and may be
reviewed by contacting Cran Upshaw at
the above number.
No administrative action on
implementation of the proposal will be
taken until 30 days after the date of this
publication in the Federal Register.
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Signed in Athens, Georgia, on July 2, 2009.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
(This activity is listed in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance under 10.916,
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention,
and is subject to the provisions of Executive
Order 12372, which requires intergovernment consultation with State and local
officials).
Finding of No Significant Impact for
Marbury Creek Watershed Structure
No. 22, Barrow County, Georgia, July 3,
2009
Introduction
The Marbury Creek Watershed is a
federally assisted action authorized for
planning under Public Law 106–472,
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the Watershed Rehabilitation Act,
which amends Public Law 83–566, the
Watershed Protection and Flood
Prevention Act. An environmental
assessment was undertaken in
conjunction with development of the
watershed plan. This assessment was
conducted in consultation with local,
State, and Federal agencies as well as
with interested organizations and
individuals. Data developed during the
assessment are available for public
review at the following location: U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Natural
Resources Conservation Service, 355
East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia
30601.
Recommended Action
This document describes a plan for
upgrading an existing floodwater
retarding structure, Marbury Creek
Watershed Structure No. 22, to meet
current dam safety criteria in Georgia.
The plan calls for the widening of the
vegetative auxiliary spillway on an
existing dam. Works of improvement
will be accomplished by providing
financial and technical assistance
through an eligible local sponsor.
The principal project measures are to:
1. Widen the vegetative auxiliary
spillway. This action is designed to
bring the existing dam into compliance
with current dam safety criteria in
Georgia.
2. The measures will be planned and
installed by developing a contract with
the current operator of the dam.
Effects of Recommended Action
Widening the vegetative auxiliary
spillway will bring Marbury Creek
Watershed Structure No. 22 into
compliance with current dam safety
criteria. This will essentially eliminate
the risk to loss of life for individuals in
1 home and 6 roads downstream.
Additional effects will include
continued protection against flooding,
continued water quality benefits,
continued fishing activities, continued
recreational opportunities, protected
land values, protected road and utility
networks, and reduced maintenance
costs for public infrastructure.
Wildlife habitat will not be disturbed
during installation activities. No
wetlands, wildlife habitat, fisheries,
prime farmland, or cultural resources
will be destroyed or threatened by this
project.
Some 20 acres of wetland and
wetland type wildlife habitat will be
preserved. Fishery habitats will also be
maintained.
No endangered or threatened plant or
animal species will be adversely
affected by the project.
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There are no wilderness areas in the
watershed.
Alternatives
Eight alternative plans of action were
considered in project planning. No
significant adverse environmental
impacts are anticipated from installation
of the selected alternative. Also, the
planned action is the most practical,
complete, and acceptable means of
protecting life and property of
downstream residents.
Consultation—Public Participation
Original sponsoring organizations
include the Georgia Soil and Water
Conservation Commission, Oconee
River Soil and Water Conservation
District and Barrow County. At the
initiation of the planning process,
meetings were held with representatives
of the original sponsoring organizations
to ascertain their interest and concerns
regarding the Marbury Creek Watershed.
The Georgia Soil and Water
Conservation Commission agreed to
serve as ‘‘lead sponsor’’ being
responsible for leading the planning
process with assistance from NRCS. As
lead sponsor they also agreed to provide
non-federal cost-share, property rights,
operation and maintenance, and public
participation during, and beyond, the
planning process.
An Interdisciplinary Planning Team
provided for the ‘‘technical’’
administration of this project. Technical
administration includes tasks pursuant
to the NRCS nine-step planning process,
and planning procedures outlined in the
NRCS-National Planning Procedures
Handbook. Examples of tasks completed
by the Planning Team include, but are
not limited to, Preliminary
Investigations, Hydrologic Analysis,
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys,
Economic Analysis, Formulating and
Evaluating Alternatives, and Writing the
Watershed Plan—Environmental
Assessment. Data collected from partner
agencies, databases, landowners, and
others throughout the entire planning
process were presented at the public
meeting on May 27, 2009. Informal
discussions amongst planning team
members, partner agencies, and
landowners were conducted throughout
the entire planning period.
Public Participation
A public meeting was held on May
27, 2009 to explain the Watershed
Rehabilitation Program and to scope
resource problems, issues, and concerns
of local residents associated with the
project area. Potential alternative
solutions to bring Marbury Creek No. 22
into compliance with current dam safety
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criteria were also presented. Through a
voting process, eleven meeting
participants heard summaries of
planning accomplishments to date,
provided input on issues and concerns
to be considered in the planning
process, were made aware of results
from the reservoir sedimentation survey,
and identified which planning
alternative (i.e., No Action,
Decommission, Structural, NonStructural) was most desirable.
Conclusion
The Environmental Assessment
summarized above indicates that this
Federal action will not cause significant
adverse local, regional, or national
impacts on the environment. Therefore,
based on the above findings, I have
determined that an environmental
impact statement for the recommended
plan of action on Marbury Creek
Watershed Structure No. 22 is not
required.
July 2, 2009.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. E9–16797 Filed 7–14–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
Food Distribution Program: Value of
Donated Foods From July 1, 2009
Through June 30, 2010
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AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
national average value of donated foods
or, where applicable, cash in lieu of
donated foods, to be provided in school
year 2010 (July 1, 2009 through June 30,
2010) for each lunch served by schools
participating in the National School
Lunch Program (NSLP), and for each
lunch and supper served by institutions
participating in the Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP).
DATES: The rate in this notice is effective
July 1, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Waters, Program Analyst,
Policy Branch, Food Distribution
Division, Food and Nutrition Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101
Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia
22302–1594 or telephone (703) 305–
2662.
These
programs are listed in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance under Nos.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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10.555 and 10.558 and are subject to the
provisions of Executive Order 12372,
which requires intergovernmental
consultation with State and local
officials. (See 7 CFR part 3015, subpart
V, and final rule related notice
published at 48 FR 29114, June 24,
1983.)
This notice imposes no new reporting
or recordkeeping provisions that are
subject to Office of Management and
Budget review in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3507). This action is not a rule
as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) and thus is
exempt from the provisions of that Act.
This notice was reviewed by the Office
of Management and Budget under
Executive Order 12866.
National Average Minimum Value of
Donated Foods for the Period July 1,
2009 Through June 30, 2010
This notice implements mandatory
provisions of sections 6(c) and
17(h)(1)(B) of the National School
Lunch Act (the Act) (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)
and 1766(h)(1)(B)). Section 6(c)(1)(A) of
the Act establishes the national average
value of donated food assistance to be
given to States for each lunch served in
the NSLP at 11.00 cents per meal.
Pursuant to section 6(c)(1)(B), this
amount is subject to annual adjustments
on July 1 of each year to reflect changes
in a three-month average value of the
Price Index for Foods Used in Schools
and Institutions for March, April, and
May each year (Price Index). Section
17(h)(1)(B) of the Act provides that the
same value of donated foods (or cash in
lieu of donated foods) for school
lunches shall also be established for
lunches and suppers served in the
CACFP. Notice is hereby given that the
national average minimum value of
donated foods, or cash in lieu thereof,
per lunch under the NSLP (7 CFR part
210) and per lunch and supper under
the CACFP (7 CFR part 226) shall be
19.5 cents for the period July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2010.
The Price Index is computed using
five major food components in the
Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer
Price Index (cereal and bakery products;
meats, poultry and fish; dairy; processed
fruits and vegetables; and fats and oils).
Each component is weighted using the
relative weight as determined by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics. The value of
food assistance is adjusted each July 1
by the annual percentage change in a
three-month average value of the Price
Index for March, April, and May each
year. The three-month average of the
Price Index decreased by 5.5 percent
from 182.01 for March, April, and May
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of 2008, as previously published in the
Federal Register, to 171.97 for the same
three months in 2009. When computed
on the basis of unrounded data and
rounded to the nearest one-quarter cent,
the resulting national average for the
period July 1, 2009 through June 30,
2010 will be 19.50 cents per meal. This
is a decrease of 1.25 cents from the
school year 2009 (July 1, 2008 through
June 30, 2009) rate.
Authority: Sections 6(c)(1)(A) and (B),
6(e)(1), and 17(h)(1)(B) of the National School
Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C.
1755(c)(1)(A) and (B) and (e)(1), and
1766(h)(1)(B)).
Dated: July 9, 2009.
Julia Paradis,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
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Notice of Extension of Public
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AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Forest Service is
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for the Travel Management Draft
Environmental Impact Statements for
the Klamath National Forest for an
addition 15 days to August 4, 2009. The
original notice called for comments to
be submitted by July 20, 2009 (75 FR
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writing by August 4, 2009.
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Comments also may be submitted by
mail to the Klamath National Forest,
Attn: Jan Ford, 1312 Fairlane Road,
Yreka, CA 96097, or by fax to (530) 841
4571. Comment sent via e-mail should
use the subject line ‘‘Klamath NF Travel
Management EIS.’’
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this solicitation, including names and
addresses of those who comment, will
become part of the public record for this
proposed action.
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will be accepted and considered;
however, anonymous comments may
limit the respondent’s ability to
participate in subsequent administrative
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Marbury Creek Watershed Structure No. 22: Barrow County, GA
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations
(40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an
environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the Marbury
Creek Watershed Structure No. 22, Barrow County, Georgia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cran Upshaw, Economist, Federal
Building, 355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, Telephone
(706) 546-2277, e-mail cran.upshaw@ga.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Environmental Assessment of this
Federally assisted action indicates that the project will not cause
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As
a result of these findings, James E. Tillman, Sr., State
Conservationist, has determined that the preparation and review of an
environmental impact statement is not needed for this project.
The project purpose is continued flood prevention. The planned
works of improvement include upgrading an existing floodwater retarding
structure.
The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been
forwarded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and to various
Federal, State, and local agencies and interested parties. A limited
number of the FONSI is available to fill single copy requests at the
above address. Basic data developed during the environmental assessment
are on file and may be reviewed by contacting Cran Upshaw at the above
number.
No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be
taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal
Register.
Signed in Athens, Georgia, on July 2, 2009.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
(This activity is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance under 10.916, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention,
and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372, which
requires inter-government consultation with State and local
officials).
Finding of No Significant Impact for Marbury Creek Watershed Structure
No. 22, Barrow County, Georgia, July 3, 2009
Introduction
The Marbury Creek Watershed is a federally assisted action
authorized for planning under Public Law 106-472, the Watershed
Rehabilitation Act, which amends Public Law 83-566, the Watershed
Protection and Flood Prevention Act. An environmental assessment was
undertaken in conjunction with development of the watershed plan. This
assessment was conducted in consultation with local, State, and Federal
agencies as well as with interested organizations and individuals. Data
developed during the assessment are available for public review at the
following location: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, 355 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601.
Recommended Action
This document describes a plan for upgrading an existing floodwater
retarding structure, Marbury Creek Watershed Structure No. 22, to meet
current dam safety criteria in Georgia. The plan calls for the widening
of the vegetative auxiliary spillway on an existing dam. Works of
improvement will be accomplished by providing financial and technical
assistance through an eligible local sponsor.
The principal project measures are to:
1. Widen the vegetative auxiliary spillway. This action is designed
to bring the existing dam into compliance with current dam safety
criteria in Georgia.
2. The measures will be planned and installed by developing a
contract with the current operator of the dam.
Effects of Recommended Action
Widening the vegetative auxiliary spillway will bring Marbury Creek
Watershed Structure No. 22 into compliance with current dam safety
criteria. This will essentially eliminate the risk to loss of life for
individuals in 1 home and 6 roads downstream. Additional effects will
include continued protection against flooding, continued water quality
benefits, continued fishing activities, continued recreational
opportunities, protected land values, protected road and utility
networks, and reduced maintenance costs for public infrastructure.
Wildlife habitat will not be disturbed during installation
activities. No wetlands, wildlife habitat, fisheries, prime farmland,
or cultural resources will be destroyed or threatened by this project.
Some 20 acres of wetland and wetland type wildlife habitat will be
preserved. Fishery habitats will also be maintained.
No endangered or threatened plant or animal species will be
adversely affected by the project.
There are no wilderness areas in the watershed.
Alternatives
Eight alternative plans of action were considered in project
planning. No significant adverse environmental impacts are anticipated
from installation of the selected alternative. Also, the planned action
is the most practical, complete, and acceptable means of protecting
life and property of downstream residents.
Consultation--Public Participation
Original sponsoring organizations include the Georgia Soil and
Water Conservation Commission, Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation
District and Barrow County. At the initiation of the planning process,
meetings were held with representatives of the original sponsoring
organizations to ascertain their interest and concerns regarding the
Marbury Creek Watershed. The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation
Commission agreed to serve as ``lead sponsor'' being responsible for
leading the planning process with assistance from NRCS. As lead sponsor
they also agreed to provide non-federal cost-share, property rights,
operation and maintenance, and public participation during, and beyond,
the planning process.
An Interdisciplinary Planning Team provided for the ``technical''
administration of this project. Technical administration includes tasks
pursuant to the NRCS nine-step planning process, and planning
procedures outlined in the NRCS-National Planning Procedures Handbook.
Examples of tasks completed by the Planning Team include, but are not
limited to, Preliminary Investigations, Hydrologic Analysis, Reservoir
Sedimentation Surveys, Economic Analysis, Formulating and Evaluating
Alternatives, and Writing the Watershed Plan--Environmental Assessment.
Data collected from partner agencies, databases, landowners, and others
throughout the entire planning process were presented at the public
meeting on May 27, 2009. Informal discussions amongst planning team
members, partner agencies, and landowners were conducted throughout the
entire planning period.
Public Participation
A public meeting was held on May 27, 2009 to explain the Watershed
Rehabilitation Program and to scope resource problems, issues, and
concerns of local residents associated with the project area. Potential
alternative solutions to bring Marbury Creek No. 22 into compliance
with current dam safety
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criteria were also presented. Through a voting process, eleven meeting
participants heard summaries of planning accomplishments to date,
provided input on issues and concerns to be considered in the planning
process, were made aware of results from the reservoir sedimentation
survey, and identified which planning alternative (i.e., No Action,
Decommission, Structural, Non-Structural) was most desirable.
Conclusion
The Environmental Assessment summarized above indicates that this
Federal action will not cause significant adverse local, regional, or
national impacts on the environment. Therefore, based on the above
findings, I have determined that an environmental impact statement for
the recommended plan of action on Marbury Creek Watershed Structure No.
22 is not required.
July 2, 2009.
James E. Tillman, Sr.,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. E9-16797 Filed 7-14-09; 8:45 am]
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