Environmental Impact Statement for the Spokane Tribe's 2719(b)(1)(A) Application and for the Proposed West Plains Mixed-Use Development Project, Spokane County, WA, 43715-43716 [E9-20701]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 165 / Thursday, August 27, 2009 / Notices opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)]. OSM has submitted a request to OMB to renew its approval of the collection of information contained in two technical training program course effectiveness evaluation forms. OSM is requesting a 3-year term of approval for each information collection activity. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection of information is 1029–0110. As required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), a Federal Register notice soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on April 23, 2009 (74 FR 18591). No comments were received. 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Alfred E.Whitehouse, Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. E9–20561 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWYD01000–2009–LL13100000–NB0000– LXSI016K0000] 43715 Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) of the PAPA on September 12, 2008. The PAWG advises the BLM on the development and implementation of monitoring plans and adaptive management decisions as PAPA development proceeds. Additional information about the PAWG can be found at: https://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/ field_offices/Pinedale/pawg.html. Dated: August 4, 2009. Chuck Otto, Field Office Manager. [FR Doc. E9–20607 Filed 8–26–09; 8:45 am] Notice of Annual Tour for the Pinedale Anticline Working Group BILLING CODE 4310–22–P AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), and the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Pinedale Anticline Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (2008), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) will conduct its annual tour of the Pinedale Anticline Project Area (PAPA) in Pinedale, Wyoming on Friday, September 25, 2009. The tour is open to the public and will begin at the BLM Pinedale field office at 9 a.m. To take part in the tour, members of the public must RSVP no later than Friday, September 18, 2009. DATES: Friday, September 25, 2009 at 9 a.m. ADDRESSES: The tour will begin at the BLM Pinedale Field Office, 1625 West Pine Street, Pinedale, WY. RSVP to Ms. Shelley Gregory, PAWG Designated Federal Officer, Bureau of Land Management, Pinedale Field Office, P.O. Box 768, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941, or shelley_gregory@blm.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shelley Gregory, PAWG Designated Federal Officer, Bureau of Land Management, Pinedale Field Office, 1625 West Pine Street, P.O. Box 768, Pinedale, Wyoming 82941, (307) 367– 5323, shelley_gregory@blm.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) was authorized and established with release of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement of the Pinedale Anticline Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Project Area (PAPA) on July 27, 2000 and carried forward with the release of the ROD for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Spokane Tribe’s 2719(b)(1)(A) Application and for the Proposed West Plains Mixed-Use Development Project, Spokane County, WA PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Indian Affairs AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent; republication and correction. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) published a document in the Federal Register of August 19, 2009, advising the public that the BIA as Lead Agency, in cooperation with the Spokane Tribe of Indians (Tribe), intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed mixed-use development and corresponding master plan for a 145acre parcel of trust land adjacent to the City of Airway Heights, Spokane County, Washington. The DATES section of that notice contained incorrect dates; therefore, this notice republishes the content of the notice of August 19, 2009 with corrected dates. DATES: Written comments on the scope of the EIS or implementation of the proposed action should be received by October 31, 2009. The public scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: You may mail, hand carry, or telefax written comments to Dr. B.J. Howerton, Environmental Protection Specialist, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Regional Office, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, telefax (503) 231–2275. Comments may also be submitted electronically at the project Web site, https://www.westplainseis.com. Please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for directions on submitting comments. The public scoping meeting will be held E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 43716 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 165 / Thursday, August 27, 2009 / Notices at Sunset Elementary School— Gymnasium, 12824 West 12th Avenue, Airway Heights, Washington 99001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. B.J. Howerton, Bureau of Indian Affairs, (503) 231–6749. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BIA as Lead Agency, in cooperation with the Tribe, intends to prepare an EIS for a proposed mixed-use development and corresponding master plan for a 145acre parcel of trust land adjacent to the City of Airway Heights, Spokane County, Washington. The project site may include, but is not limited to, a variety of proposed land uses such as a casino resort and hotel, commercial retail uses, offices, medical facilities, recreational, cultural, and entertainment facilities, and related parking. The purpose of the proposed action is to improve the economy of the Tribe and help their members attain economic self sufficiency. This notice also announces a public scoping meeting to identify potential issues and content for inclusion in the EIS. The EIS will assess the environmental consequences of BIA approval of a proposed master plan for the development of a mixed-use development—which may include a casino resort and hotel, commercial retail uses, offices, medical facilities, recreational, cultural, and entertainment facilities, and related parking—on an approximate 145-acre parcel of trust land adjacent to the western city limits of Airway Heights, Spokane County, Washington. The project site is near the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 2 (US–2) and Craig Road, and approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. It is located in the southwest quarter of 22–25–41, excluding US–2, and the north half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter, excluding the east 830 feet of the south 491.5 feet of 22–25–41, excluding roads. The ‘‘Intergovernmental Agreement between the Spokane Tribe of Indians and the City of Airway Heights’’ and the ‘‘Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Airway Heights and the Spokane Tribe of Indians Regarding Services and Impacts of Tribal Gaming on Indian Lands Located Adjacent to the City of Airway Heights (April 10, 2007)’’ provide details concerning shared responsibilities related to law enforcement and security services, public health and safety, road maintenance and repair, and other matters between the Tribe and the City. The project site would also include internal access roads, parking areas, and associated landscaping. Conceptual traffic analyses suggest possible VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:19 Aug 26, 2009 Jkt 217001 roadway and/or intersection improvements along Craig Road and US–2 adjacent to the proposed project site. Significant issues to be covered during the scoping process may include, but are not limited to, air quality, transportation, surface and groundwater resources, biological resources, cultural resources, socioeconomic conditions, public services, infrastructure, land use, aesthetics, and Environmental Justice. Directions for Submitting Public Comments If you choose to submit your comments to the BIA directly, your comments must be in writing and must be submitted in person or by mail. Please include your name, return address, and the caption, ‘‘DEIS Scoping Comments, Spokane Tribe of Indians West Plains Mixed-Use Development Project,’’ on the first page of your comments. Public Comment Availability Comments, including names and addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the BIA address shown above, during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority This notice is published in accordance with section 1503.1 of the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500 through 1508) implementing the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.), and related Department of the Interior requirements in the Department of the Interior Manual (516 DM 2), and is in the exercise of authority delegated to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary— Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8.1. Dated: August 21, 2009. George T. 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DATES: To ensure consideration, we must receive your written comments by September 28, 2009. A meeting will be held to present the Draft CCP/EA to the public; mailings, newspaper articles, and posters will be the avenues to inform the public of the date and time for the meeting. ADDRESSES: Send comments, questions, and requests for information to: Mr. William R. Smith, Central Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 26320 Highway 33 South, Augusta, AR 72006. The Draft CCP/EA is available on compact disk or in hard copy. The Draft CCP/EA may also be accessed and downloaded from the Service’s Internet Site: https://southeast.fws.gov/planning. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William R. Smith; telephone: 870/347– 2074; e-mail: william_r_smith@fws.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Introduction With this notice, we continue the CCP process for Bald Knob, Big Lake, Cache River, and Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuges. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 165 (Thursday, August 27, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43715-43716]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Environmental Impact Statement for the Spokane Tribe's 
2719(b)(1)(A) Application and for the Proposed West Plains Mixed-Use 
Development Project, Spokane County, WA

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of intent; republication and correction.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) published a document in the 
Federal Register of August 19, 2009, advising the public that the BIA 
as Lead Agency, in cooperation with the Spokane Tribe of Indians 
(Tribe), intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for 
a proposed mixed-use development and corresponding master plan for a 
145-acre parcel of trust land adjacent to the City of Airway Heights, 
Spokane County, Washington. The DATES section of that notice contained 
incorrect dates; therefore, this notice republishes the content of the 
notice of August 19, 2009 with corrected dates.

DATES: Written comments on the scope of the EIS or implementation of 
the proposed action should be received by October 31, 2009. The public 
scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, from 5 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: You may mail, hand carry, or telefax written comments to Dr. 
B.J. Howerton, Environmental Protection Specialist, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, Northwest Regional Office, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, 
Oregon, telefax (503) 231-2275. Comments may also be submitted 
electronically at the project Web site, https://www.westplainseis.com. 
Please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for directions on submitting 
comments. The public scoping meeting will be held

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at Sunset Elementary School--Gymnasium, 12824 West 12th Avenue, Airway 
Heights, Washington 99001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. B.J. Howerton, Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, (503) 231-6749.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BIA as Lead Agency, in cooperation with 
the Tribe, intends to prepare an EIS for a proposed mixed-use 
development and corresponding master plan for a 145-acre parcel of 
trust land adjacent to the City of Airway Heights, Spokane County, 
Washington. The project site may include, but is not limited to, a 
variety of proposed land uses such as a casino resort and hotel, 
commercial retail uses, offices, medical facilities, recreational, 
cultural, and entertainment facilities, and related parking. The 
purpose of the proposed action is to improve the economy of the Tribe 
and help their members attain economic self sufficiency. This notice 
also announces a public scoping meeting to identify potential issues 
and content for inclusion in the EIS.
    The EIS will assess the environmental consequences of BIA approval 
of a proposed master plan for the development of a mixed-use 
development--which may include a casino resort and hotel, commercial 
retail uses, offices, medical facilities, recreational, cultural, and 
entertainment facilities, and related parking--on an approximate 145-
acre parcel of trust land adjacent to the western city limits of Airway 
Heights, Spokane County, Washington. The project site is near the 
northwest corner of U.S. Highway 2 (US-2) and Craig Road, and 
approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. It is located in the southwest 
quarter of 22-25-41, excluding US-2, and the north half of the 
southeast quarter of the southeast quarter, excluding the east 830 feet 
of the south 491.5 feet of 22-25-41, excluding roads.
    The ``Intergovernmental Agreement between the Spokane Tribe of 
Indians and the City of Airway Heights'' and the ``Memorandum of 
Agreement Between the City of Airway Heights and the Spokane Tribe of 
Indians Regarding Services and Impacts of Tribal Gaming on Indian Lands 
Located Adjacent to the City of Airway Heights (April 10, 2007)'' 
provide details concerning shared responsibilities related to law 
enforcement and security services, public health and safety, road 
maintenance and repair, and other matters between the Tribe and the 
City.
    The project site would also include internal access roads, parking 
areas, and associated landscaping. Conceptual traffic analyses suggest 
possible roadway and/or intersection improvements along Craig Road and 
US-2 adjacent to the proposed project site.
    Significant issues to be covered during the scoping process may 
include, but are not limited to, air quality, transportation, surface 
and groundwater resources, biological resources, cultural resources, 
socioeconomic conditions, public services, infrastructure, land use, 
aesthetics, and Environmental Justice.

Directions for Submitting Public Comments

    If you choose to submit your comments to the BIA directly, your 
comments must be in writing and must be submitted in person or by mail. 
Please include your name, return address, and the caption, ``DEIS 
Scoping Comments, Spokane Tribe of Indians West Plains Mixed-Use 
Development Project,'' on the first page of your comments.

Public Comment Availability

    Comments, including names and addresses of respondents, will be 
available for public review at the BIA address shown above, during 
regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except holidays. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail 
address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you 
should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal 
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. 
While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal 
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we 
will be able to do so.

Authority

    This notice is published in accordance with section 1503.1 of the 
Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500 through 
1508) implementing the procedural requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.), 
and related Department of the Interior requirements in the Department 
of the Interior Manual (516 DM 2), and is in the exercise of authority 
delegated to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs 
by 209 DM 8.1.

    Dated: August 21, 2009.
George T. Skibine,
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. E9-20701 Filed 8-25-09; 11:15 am]
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