Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 38188 [E9-18349]

Download as PDF 38188 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 146 / Friday, July 31, 2009 / Notices Cuyahoga County, OH, Wait Period Ends: 08/31/2009, Contact: Herman Rodrigo, 614–280–6896. Amended Notices EIS No. 20090179, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Klamath National Forest Motorized Route Designation, Motorized Travel Management, (Formerly Motorized Route Designation), Implementation, Siskiyou County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 08/04/2009, Contact: Jan Ford, 530–842–6131. Revision to FR Notice Published 06/05/2009: Extending Comment Period from 07/ 20/2009 to 08/04/2009. EIS No. 20090198, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management Project, Proposal to Prohibit CrossCounty Motor Vehicle Travel off Designated National Forest Transportation System (NFTS) Roads, Motorized Trails and Areas by the Public Except as Allowed by Permit or other Authorization (excluding snowmobile use), CA, Comment Period Ends: 08/25/2009, Contact: Robert Remillard, 530–226–2421. Revision to FR Notice Published 06/ 26/2009: Extending Comment Period from 08/10/2009 to 08/25/2009. Dated: July 28, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–18350 Filed 7–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Final EISs ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8595–9] PWALKER on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 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. 20080242, ERP No. D–BLM– D65040–WV, East Lynn Lake Coal Lease Project, Proposal to Lease Federal Coal That Lies Under Nine Tracts of Land for Mining, Wayne County, WV. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:38 Jul 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections about adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic life. EPA recommends the development of an alternative that incorporates a larger, more conservative and protective buffer between potential mining operations and the existing earthen dam. EPA requested additional information on past and current water quality and quality impairments. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20080385, ERP No. D–FTA– D54042–MD, Red Line Corridor Transit Study, Alternatives Analysis, Implementation of a New East-West Transit Alignment through Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20080422, ERP No. D–FTA– D54043–MD, Purple Line Transit Project, Proposed 16-Mile Rapid Transit Line Extending from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County, MD. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090154, ERP No. D–NPS– E65083–AL, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, General Management Plan, Implementation, Tuskegee, AL. Summary: While EPA has no objections to the proposed action, it suggested the use of Best Management Practices. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090158, ERP No. F–FHW– F40435–IL, Illinois Route 29 (FAP 318) Corridor Study, Transportation Improvement from Illinois 6 to Interstate 180, Funding and US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Peoria, Marshall, Putnam and Bureau Counties, IL. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about wetland and habitat impacts, and requested that the Record of Decision include more information on mitigation measures to reduce erosion and wildlife crossings. EIS No. 20090193, ERP No. F–AFS– F65072–WI, Camp Four Vegetation Project, Proposes Vegetation and Road Management Activities, Desired Future Condition (DFC), MedfordPark Falls Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Price County, WI. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20090194, ERP No. F–AFS– K65342–CA, Moonlight and Wheeler Fires Recovery and Restoration PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Project, Analysis of the No-Action and Action Alternatives, Mt. Hough Ranger District, Plumas National Forest, Plumas County, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about adverse impacts to watersheds, and recommended that the action avoid California spotted owl home range core areas and protected activity centers, minimize new road construction, and use all practical methods to minimize emissions during construction. EIS No. 20090195, ERP No. F–COE– G39051–LA, Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MRGO), Louisiana, and Lake Borgne Wetland Creation and Shoreline Protection Project, Proposes to Construct Shoreline Protection Features Along the Lake Borgne Shoreline to Restore and Nourish Wetlands, Lake Borgne, LA. Summary: EPA’s previous comments were adequately addressed; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. Dated: July 28, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–18349 Filed 7–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8933–6; Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD– 2009–0495] Nanomaterial Case Studies: Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide in Water Treatment and Topical Sunscreen AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Public Comment Period. SUMMARY: EPA is announcing a 45-day public comment period for the draft document titled, ‘‘Nanomaterial Case Studies: Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide in Water Treatment and Topical Sunscreen’’ (EPA/600/R–09/057). The document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA’s Office of Research and Development. The case studies focus on two different applications of nanoscale titanium dioxide, water treatment and topical sunscreen. The document is intended to serve as a foundation for creating a long-term research strategy to provide the information needed for comprehensive environmental assessments of selected nanomaterials. It does not attempt to draw conclusions regarding potential environmental risks E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 146 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-18349]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-8595-9]


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. 20080242, ERP No. D-BLM-D65040-WV, East Lynn Lake Coal Lease 
Project, Proposal to Lease Federal Coal That Lies Under Nine Tracts of 
Land for Mining, Wayne County, WV.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections about adverse 
impacts to water quality and aquatic life. EPA recommends the 
development of an alternative that incorporates a larger, more 
conservative and protective buffer between potential mining operations 
and the existing earthen dam. EPA requested additional information on 
past and current water quality and quality impairments. Rating EO2.

EIS No. 20080385, ERP No. D-FTA-D54042-MD, Red Line Corridor Transit 
Study, Alternatives Analysis, Implementation of a New East-West Transit 
Alignment through Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20080422, ERP No. D-FTA-D54043-MD, Purple Line Transit Project, 
Proposed 16-Mile Rapid Transit Line Extending from Bethesda in 
Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George's County, MD.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20090154, ERP No. D-NPS-E65083-AL, Tuskegee Airmen National 
Historic Site, General Management Plan, Implementation, Tuskegee, AL.

    Summary: While EPA has no objections to the proposed action, it 
suggested the use of Best Management Practices. Rating LO.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20090158, ERP No. F-FHW-F40435-IL, Illinois Route 29 (FAP 318) 
Corridor Study, Transportation Improvement from Illinois 6 to 
Interstate 180, Funding and US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Peoria, 
Marshall, Putnam and Bureau Counties, IL.

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about wetland 
and habitat impacts, and requested that the Record of Decision include 
more information on mitigation measures to reduce erosion and wildlife 
crossings.

EIS No. 20090193, ERP No. F-AFS-F65072-WI, Camp Four Vegetation 
Project, Proposes Vegetation and Road Management Activities, Desired 
Future Condition (DFC), Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, 
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Price County, WI.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action.

EIS No. 20090194, ERP No. F-AFS-K65342-CA, Moonlight and Wheeler Fires 
Recovery and Restoration Project, Analysis of the No-Action and Action 
Alternatives, Mt. Hough Ranger District, Plumas National Forest, Plumas 
County, CA.

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about adverse 
impacts to watersheds, and recommended that the action avoid California 
spotted owl home range core areas and protected activity centers, 
minimize new road construction, and use all practical methods to 
minimize emissions during construction.

EIS No. 20090195, ERP No. F-COE-G39051-LA, Mississippi River-Gulf 
Outlet (MRGO), Louisiana, and Lake Borgne Wetland Creation and 
Shoreline Protection Project, Proposes to Construct Shoreline 
Protection Features Along the Lake Borgne Shoreline to Restore and 
Nourish Wetlands, Lake Borgne, LA.

    Summary: EPA's previous comments were adequately addressed; 
therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action.

    Dated: July 28, 2009.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E9-18349 Filed 7-30-09; 8:45 am]
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