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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 141 / Friday, July 24, 2009 / Notices Travel Management Plan, Implementation, Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: 07/31/2009, Contact: Christopher O’Brien 530–257–2151. Revision of FR Notice Published on 06/05/2009; Comment Review Period extended from 7/20/2009 to 7/31/ 2009. EIS No. 20090181, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Lower Trinity and Mad River Motorized Travel Management, Proposed to Prohibit Cross-County Motor Vehicle Travel Off Designated National Forest Transportation System (NFTS) Roads and Motorized Trails, Six River National Forest, CA, Comment Period Ends: 08/04/2009, Contact: Leslie Burkhart 707–441– 3520 Revision to FR Notice Published 06/05/2009: Extending Comment Period from 07/20/2009 to 08/04/ 2009. Dated: July 21, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–17703 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8595–7] 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 July 17, 2009 (74 FR 34754). srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Draft EISs EIS No. 20090011, ERP No. D–SFW– K99041–CA, Tehachapi Uplands Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (TUMSHCP), Propose Issuance of a 50-Year Incidental Take Permit for 27 Federaland State-Listed and Unlisted Species, Kern County, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to aquatic resources and to California condor. EPA recommended additional information for air quality, induced VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:55 Jul 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 growth, transportation, visual and cumulative impacts. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090091, ERP No. D–FRC– D05126–VA, Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project (FERC No. 2210–169). Application for Hydropower License to continue Operating the 636-megawatt Pumped Storage Project, Roanoke River, Bedford, Campbell, Franklin and Pittsylvania Counties, VA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water temperature changes, the adaptive management process, and wetland impacts, and requested that a fish passage option be explored, and an environmental monitor be used. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090126, ERP No. D–FHW– E40825–NC, Monroe Connector/ Bypass Project, Construction from Near I–485 at US &4 to US 74 between the Tons of Wingate and Marshville, Funding and US COE 404 Permit, North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Meckleburg and Union Counties, NC. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections about air and water quality impacts. EPA believes that this project will contribute additional VMTs and increased emissions and ultimately make achievement of the NAAQS less likely. Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. are currently impaired in the project study area from construction and related activities. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20090142, ERP No. D–NPS– K61170–CA, Yosemite National Park Project, Construction of Yosemite Institute Environment Education Campus, Implementation, Mariposa County, CA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project, but requested additional information regarding applicability of Clean Air Act general conformity. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090144, ERP No. D–GSA– K40271–CA, San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Improvement Project, Propose the Configuration and Expansion of the Existing (LPOE), San Ysidro, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts and recommended additional operational air quality analysis and measures to reduce congestion and emissions, including anti-idling methods. EPA also recommended environmental justice analysis of port facility users and improvements to intermodal accessibility. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090155, ERP No. D–BIA– C65008–NY, Cayuga Indian Nation of PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36707 New York Conveyance of Land into Trust Project, Approval of a 125 + Acre Fee-To-Trust Property Transfer of Seven Separate Parcel located in the Village of Union Springs and Town of Springport and Montezuma in Cayuga County and the Town of Seneca Falls in Seneca County, NY. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the traffic analysis and related air quality impacts. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090160, ERP No. D–AFS– F65075–MN, Border Project, Proposing Forest Vegetation Management and Related Transportation System Activities, LaCroix Ranger District, Superior National Forest, St. Louis County, MN. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090086, ERP No. DA–GSA– D81027–MD, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Headquarters Consolidation, Master Plan Update, Federal Research Center at White Oak, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, MD. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090150, ERP No. DR–FHW– F40445–IN, I–69 Evansville to Indianapolis, Indiana Project, Section 2, Revised to Update the Stream Impacts, Oakland City to Washington, (IN–64 to US 50), Gibson, Pike and Daviess Counties, IN. Summary: While EPA has no objection to the proposed action, it requested clarification of mitigation measures for wetlands, streams, upland forests, and clean diesel construction practices. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090166, ERP No. DS–COE– G34030–LA, Calcasieu River and Pass, Louisiana Dredged Material Management Plan, Implementation, Calcasieu Ship Channel, Port of Lake Charles, Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes, LA. Summary: EPA does not object to the preferred alternative. Rating LO. Final EISs EIS No. 20090049, ERP No. F–COE– K36149–CA, San Diego Creek Watershed Special Area Management Plan/Watershed Streambed Alteration Agreement Process (SAMP/WSAA Process), Protecting and Enhancing Aquatic Resource and Permitting Reasonable Economic Development, Orange County, CA. Summary: EPA’s previous issues have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object with the proposed action. E:\FR\FM\24JYN1.SGM 24JYN1 36708 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 141 / Friday, July 24, 2009 / Notices EIS No. 20090143, ERP No. F–FRC– L03014–OR, Jordan Cove Energy and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Project, Construction and Operation, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminal and Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities, Coos, Douglas, Jackson and Klamath Counties, OR. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the capacity of the ocean disposal site selected to receive maintenance dredge materials. EIS No. 20090174, ERP No. F–FHW– K50015–CA, Schuyler Heim Bridge Replacement and SR–47 Expressway Improvement Project, New Information related to Health Risk Associated with Air Toxics, Funding, U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about environmental justice impacts and the inconsistent information on mobile source air toxics. EIS No. 20090180, ERP No. F–STA– F03012–00, Alberta Clipper Pipeline Project, Application for a Presidential Permit for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Facilities in ND, MN and WI. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about wetland and stream crossing impacts. EIS No. 20090203, ERP No. F–NOA– E91021–00, Snapper Grouper Amendment 15B, Fishery Management Plan, Updated Information on the Economic Analysis for the Bag Limit Sales Provision, Update Management Reference Point for Golden Tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps); Define Allocations for Snowy Grouper (Epinephelus niveatus) and Red Porgy (Pagrus pagrus), NC, SC, FL and GA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Dated: July 21, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–17706 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0516; FRL–8428–1] FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:55 Jul 23, 2009 Jkt 217001 ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: There will be a 4–day meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) to consider and review Evaluation of Updated Standard Operating Procedures for Residential Exposure Assessment. DATES: The meeting will be held on October 6 – 9, 2009, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comments. The Agency encourages that written comments be submitted by September 22, 2009 and requests for oral comments be submitted by September 29, 2009. However, written comments and requests to make oral comments may be submitted until the date of the meeting, but anyone submitting written comments after September 22, 2009 should contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. For additional instructions, see Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Nominations. Nominations of candidates to serve as ad hoc members of FIFRA SAP for this meeting should be provided on or before August 5, 2009. Special accommodations. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, and to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the DFO listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Environmental Protection Agency, Conference Center, Lobby Level, One Potomac Yard, (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. Comments. Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0516, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Delivery. OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket Facility’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. Instructions. Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2009– 0516. 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If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket. All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available at https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 141 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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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 July 17, 2009 (74 FR 34754).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20090011, ERP No. D-SFW-K99041-CA, Tehachapi Uplands Multiple 
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (TUMSHCP), Propose Issuance of a 50-
Year Incidental Take Permit for 27 Federal- and State-Listed and 
Unlisted Species, Kern County, CA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
aquatic resources and to California condor. EPA recommended additional 
information for air quality, induced growth, transportation, visual and 
cumulative impacts. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090091, ERP No. D-FRC-D05126-VA, Smith Mountain Pumped 
Storage Project (FERC No. 2210-169). Application for Hydropower License 
to continue Operating the 636-megawatt Pumped Storage Project, Roanoke 
River, Bedford, Campbell, Franklin and Pittsylvania Counties, VA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water 
temperature changes, the adaptive management process, and wetland 
impacts, and requested that a fish passage option be explored, and an 
environmental monitor be used. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090126, ERP No. D-FHW-E40825-NC, Monroe Connector/Bypass 
Project, Construction from Near I-485 at US &4 to US 74 between the 
Tons of Wingate and Marshville, Funding and US COE 404 Permit, North 
Carolina Turnpike Authority, Meckleburg and Union Counties, NC.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections about air and water 
quality impacts. EPA believes that this project will contribute 
additional VMTs and increased emissions and ultimately make achievement 
of the NAAQS less likely. Jurisdictional waters of the U.S. are 
currently impaired in the project study area from construction and 
related activities. Rating EO2.

EIS No. 20090142, ERP No. D-NPS-K61170-CA, Yosemite National Park 
Project, Construction of Yosemite Institute Environment Education 
Campus, Implementation, Mariposa County, CA.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project, but requested 
additional information regarding applicability of Clean Air Act general 
conformity. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20090144, ERP No. D-GSA-K40271-CA, San Ysidro Land Port of 
Entry (LPOE) Improvement Project, Propose the Configuration and 
Expansion of the Existing (LPOE), San Ysidro, CA.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality 
impacts and recommended additional operational air quality analysis and 
measures to reduce congestion and emissions, including anti-idling 
methods. EPA also recommended environmental justice analysis of port 
facility users and improvements to intermodal accessibility. Rating 
EC2.

EIS No. 20090155, ERP No. D-BIA-C65008-NY, Cayuga Indian Nation of New 
York Conveyance of Land into Trust Project, Approval of a 125 + Acre 
Fee-To-Trust Property Transfer of Seven Separate Parcel located in the 
Village of Union Springs and Town of Springport and Montezuma in Cayuga 
County and the Town of Seneca Falls in Seneca County, NY.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the traffic 
analysis and related air quality impacts. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090160, ERP No. D-AFS-F65075-MN, Border Project, Proposing 
Forest Vegetation Management and Related Transportation System 
Activities, LaCroix Ranger District, Superior National Forest, St. 
Louis County, MN.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20090086, ERP No. DA-GSA-D81027-MD, U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA) Headquarters Consolidation, Master Plan Update, 
Federal Research Center at White Oak, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, 
MD.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20090150, ERP No. DR-FHW-F40445-IN, I-69 Evansville to 
Indianapolis, Indiana Project, Section 2, Revised to Update the Stream 
Impacts, Oakland City to Washington, (IN-64 to US 50), Gibson, Pike and 
Daviess Counties, IN.

    Summary: While EPA has no objection to the proposed action, it 
requested clarification of mitigation measures for wetlands, streams, 
upland forests, and clean diesel construction practices. Rating LO.
EIS No. 20090166, ERP No. DS-COE-G34030-LA, Calcasieu River and Pass, 
Louisiana Dredged Material Management Plan, Implementation, Calcasieu 
Ship Channel, Port of Lake Charles, Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes, LA.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the preferred alternative. Rating 
LO.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20090049, ERP No. F-COE-K36149-CA, San Diego Creek Watershed 
Special Area Management Plan/Watershed Streambed Alteration Agreement 
Process (SAMP/WSAA Process), Protecting and Enhancing Aquatic Resource 
and Permitting Reasonable Economic Development, Orange County, CA.

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

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EIS No. 20090143, ERP No. F-FRC-L03014-OR, Jordan Cove Energy and 
Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline Project, Construction and Operation, 
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminal and Natural Gas Pipeline 
Facilities, Coos, Douglas, Jackson and Klamath Counties, OR.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the capacity of 
the ocean disposal site selected to receive maintenance dredge 
materials.
EIS No. 20090174, ERP No. F-FHW-K50015-CA, Schuyler Heim Bridge 
Replacement and SR-47 Expressway Improvement Project, New Information 
related to Health Risk Associated with Air Toxics, Funding, U.S. Coast 
Guard Bridge Permit, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Ports of 
Long Beach and Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about 
environmental justice impacts and the inconsistent information on 
mobile source air toxics.
EIS No. 20090180, ERP No. F-STA-F03012-00, Alberta Clipper Pipeline 
Project, Application for a Presidential Permit for Construction, 
Operation and Maintenance of Facilities in ND, MN and WI.

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about wetland 
and stream crossing impacts.
EIS No. 20090203, ERP No. F-NOA-E91021-00, Snapper Grouper Amendment 
15B, Fishery Management Plan, Updated Information on the Economic 
Analysis for the Bag Limit Sales Provision, Update Management Reference 
Point for Golden Tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps); Define 
Allocations for Snowy Grouper (Epinephelus niveatus) and Red Porgy 
(Pagrus pagrus), NC, SC, FL and GA.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action.

    Dated: July 21, 2009.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E9-17706 Filed 7-23-09; 8:45 am]
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