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II. What Action is the Agency Taking?
Under section 5 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C.
136c, EPA can allow manufacturers to
field test pesticides under development.
Manufacturers are required to obtain an
EUP before testing new pesticides or
new uses of pesticides if they conduct
experimental field tests on 10 acres or
more of land or one acre or more of
water.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 172.11(a), the
Agency has determined that the
following EUP application may be of
regional and national significance, and
therefore is seeking public comment on
the EUP application:
Submitter: USDA’s APHIS, (56228–
EUP–UN).
Pesticide Chemical: Mammalian
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
(GnRH).
Summary of Request: USDA’s APHIS,
is requesting an EUP of GonaCon, an
Immunocontraceptive Vaccine,
containing the active ingredient GnRH,
to investigate the efficacy of
reproductive control, physiological sideeffects and reproductive and social
behavior on overabundant feral horses
(Equus cabalus) in the Theodore
Roosevelt National Park in North
Dakota. The proposed EUP program
would be initiated in October and
November 2009, during which time
study horses will be vaccinated and
released and then monitored for
approximately 5 years. Approximately
28 mares will be vaccinated with 2.0
milliliter (ml) solution, which is
equivalent to .06 ml active ingredient
per horse or 1.68 ml active ingredient
total for the study. The total area of the
park consists of 19,000 hectares (ha)
(∼46,950 acres), however the area where
the study will be conducted will be
much smaller than this as the horses
only inhabit the south unit of the park.
North Dakota will be the only state in
which the proposed program will be
conducted.
A copy of the application and any
information submitted is available for
public review in the docket established
for this EUP application as described
under ADDRESSES.
Following the review of the
application and any comments and data
received in response to this solicitation,
EPA will decide whether to issue or
deny the EUP request, and if issued, the
conditions under which it is to be
conducted. Any issuance of an EUP will
be announced in the Federal Register.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection,
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Lois Rossi,
Director, Registration Division, Office of
Pesticide Programs.
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andRegulations; 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. 20090208, ERP No. D–FHW–
F40449–IL, Illinois 336 Corridor
Project (Federal Aid Primary Route
315), Proposed Macomb Bypass in
McDonough County, to I–474 west of
Peoria in Peoria County, Funding,
McDonough, Fulton and Peoria
Counties, IL
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about wetland,
floodplain, air quality, and upland
forest impacts. EPA also requested
additional information on traffic levels.
Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090237, ERP No. D–UMC–
E11070–NC, U.S. Marine Corps Grow
the Force at MCB Camp Lejeune,
MCAS New River, and MCAS Cherry
Point, To Provide the Infrastructure
To Support the Permanent Increases
at these three Installations, U.S. Army
Corps Section 404 and 10 Permits,
City of Jacksonville, NC
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about aquatic
habitat, wetland, and water quality
impacts. EPA recommended that the
USMC consider a hybrid alternative to
minimize impacts to wetlands and other
jurisdictional waters. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090239, ERP No. D–AFS–
L65574–OR, Big Summit Allotment
Management Plan, Proposes to
Reauthorize Cattle Term Grazing
Permits, Construct Range
Improvements, and Restore Riparian
Vegetation on Five Allotments,
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Lookout Mountain Ranger District,
Ochoco National Forest, Crook
County, OR
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about impacts
to water quality within creeks that are
already on the Oregon State’s 303(d) list
and subsequent impacts to aquatic
resources. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090242, ERP No. D–IBR–
K39118–CA, Delta-Mendota Canal/
California Aqueduct Intertie Project,
Construction and Operation of a
Pumping Plant and Pipeline
Connection, San Luis Delta-Mendota
Water Authority Project, Central
Valley Project, Alameda and San
Joaquin Counties, CA
Summary: EPA expressed
environmental concerns about water
supply reliability and the ability to meet
water delivery targets. EPA
recommended the FEIS describe efforts
to better align contract obligations with
existing and future water supplies; and
explore reduced inflow and export
scenarios. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090252, ERP No. D–NPS–
D65041–DC, White-Tailed Deer
Management Plan, To Develop a
White-Tailed Deer Management Plan
that Supports Long-Term Protection,
Preservation and Restoration of Native
Vegetation and other Natural and
Cultural Resources in Rock Creek
Park, Washington, DC
Summary: EPA does not object to the
proposed project, but recommends that
the project team continue to work with
other agencies regarding deer
management issues. Rating LO.
Final EISs
EIS No. 20090258, ERP No. F–FRC–
E05104–00, Catawba-Wateree
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No.
2232), Application for Hydroelectric
License, Catawba and Wateree Rivers
in Burke, McDowell, Caldwell,
Catawba, Alexander, Iredell,
Mecklenburg, Lincoln and Gaston
Counties, NC and York, Lancaster,
Chester, Fairfield and Kershaw
Counties, SC
Summary: EPA continues to have
environmental concerns about impacts
to aquatic species in the Catawba River
below the Bridgewater development.
EIS No. 20090260, ERP No. F–COE–
G39049–TX, Calhoun Port
Authority’s, Proposed Matagorda Ship
Channel Improvement Project to
Widen and Deepen Berthing
Facilities, U.S. Army COE Section 10
and 404 Permits, Calhoun and
Matagorda Counties, TX
Summary: No formal comment letter
was sent to the preparing agency.
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EIS No. 20090282, ERP No. F–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, 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, aquatic life and wetland
impacts. EPA requested additional
information on avoidance,
minimization, and mitigation measures
for the above impacts.
EIS No. 20090293, ERP No. F–NPS–
D61062–PA, White-Tailed Deer
Management Plan, Development of a
Deer Management Strategy that
Supports Protection, Preservation,
and Restoration of Native Vegetation,
Implementation, Valley Forge
National Historical Park, Chester and
Montgomery Counties, PA
Summary: EPA does not object to the
proposed project.
EIS No. 20090261, ERP No. FS–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’s previous concerns
have been resolved; therefore, EPA does
not object to the proposed action.
Dated: September 8, 2009.
Kenneth Mittelholtz,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division,
Office of Federal Activities.
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Environmental Impact Statements;
Notice of Availability
Responsible Agency: Office of Federal
Activities, General Information (202)
564–1399 or https://www.epa.gov/
compliance/nepa/
Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact
Statements
Filed 08/31/2009 Through 09/04/2009
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9
EIS No. 20090310, Draft Supplement,
AFS, ID, Small-Scale Suction
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Dredging in Lolo Creek and Moose
Creek Project, Updated Information to
Analysis Three Alternatives,
Clearwater National Forest, North
Fork Ranger District, Clearwater and
Idaho Counties, ID, Comment Period
Ends: 10/26/2009, Contact: Doug
Gober 208–476–4541
EIS No. 20090311, Final EIS, USN, WA,
Naval Base Kitsap—Bangor, Construct
and Operate a Swimmer Interdiction
Security System (SISS), Silverdale
Kitsap County, WA, Wait Period Ends:
10/13/2009, Contact: Shannon Kasa
619–53–3889
EIS No. 20090312, Draft EIS, COE, OH,
Cleveland Harbor Dredged Material
Management Plan, Operations and
Maintenance, Cuyahoga County, OH,
Comment Period Ends: 10/26/2009,
Contact: Frank O’Connor 716–879–
4131
EIS No. 20090313, Draft EIS, AFS, CA,
Freds Fire Reforestation Project,
Implementation, EL Dorado National
Forest, Placerville and Pacific Ranger
Districts, El Dorado County, CA,
Comment Period Ends: 10/26/2009,
Contact: Robert Carroll 530–647–5386
EIS No. 20090314, Draft EIS, FHW, IL,
TIER 1—Elgin O’Hare—West Bypass
Study, To Identify Multimodal
Transportation Solutions, Cook and
DuPage Counties, IL, Comment Period
Ends: 10/26/2009, Contact: Matt
Fuller 217–492–4625
EIS No. 20090315, Draft EIS, FTA, CA,
Crenshaw Transit Corridor Project,
Proposes to Improve Transit Services,
Funding, Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (LACMTA), Los Angeles
County, CA, Comment Period Ends:
10/26/2009, Contact: Roderick Diaz
213–922–3018
EIS No. 20090316, Final EIS, FTA, 00,
PROGRAMMATIC—Streamlining the
Processing of Experimental Permit
Applications, Issuing Experimental
Permits for the Launch and Reentry of
Useable Suborbital Rockets, Wait
Period Ends: 10/13/2009, Contact:
Daniel Czelusniak 202–267–5924
EIS No. 20090317, Draft EIS, USA, VA,
Fort Monroe US Army Garrison Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
2005 Disposal and Reuse of Surplus
Nonreverting Property, Fort Monroe,
VA, Comment Period Ends: 10/26/
2009, Contact: Bob Ross 703–602–
2878
EIS No. 20090318, Draft EIS, USA, WA,
Fort Lewis Army Growth and Force
Structures Realignment,
Implementation, Fort Monroe and
Yakima Training Center, Kittitas,
Pierce, Thurston and Yakima
Counties, WA, Comment Period Ends:
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10/26/2009, Contact: B. Van Hoesen
253–966–1780
EIS No. 20090319, Final EIS, USA, AK,
U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) Project,
Proposes the Stationing and Training
of Increased Aviation Assets, Fort
Wainwright, Fairbank, AK, Wait
Period Ends: 10/13/2009, Contact:
Jennifer Shore 703–602–4238
Amended Notices
EIS No. 20090304, Final EIS, AFS, 00,
Inyo National Forest Motorized Travel
Management Project, Implementation,
Inyo, Mono, Fresno, Madera and
Tulare Counties, CA and Mineral and
Esmeralda Counties, NV, Wait Period
Ends: 10/05/2009, Contact: Susan
Joyce 760–873–2516
Revision to FR Notice Published 09/04/
2009: Correction to Counties and
States
EIS No. 20090309, Final EIS, FTA, MO,
East Corridor Project, Proposes
Commuter Rail Transit from
downtown Denver to International
Airport (DIA), Denver, Adams,
Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas
Counties, CO, Wait Period Ends: 10/
05/2009, Contact: David Beckhouse
720–963–3306
Revision to FR Notice Published 09/04/
2009: Correction to Title and Federal
Agency.
Dated: September 8, 2009.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division,
Office of Federal Activities.
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AGENCY: Environmental Protection
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ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The EPA is hereby granting a
project waiver of the Buy American
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under the authority of Section
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sufficient and reasonably available
quantities and of a satisfactory quality]
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Environmental Impact Statements andRegulations; 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. 20090208, ERP No. D-FHW-F40449-IL, Illinois 336 Corridor
Project (Federal Aid Primary Route 315), Proposed Macomb Bypass in
McDonough County, to I-474 west of Peoria in Peoria County, Funding,
McDonough, Fulton and Peoria Counties, IL
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetland,
floodplain, air quality, and upland forest impacts. EPA also requested
additional information on traffic levels. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090237, ERP No. D-UMC-E11070-NC, U.S. Marine Corps Grow the
Force at MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, and MCAS Cherry Point, To
Provide the Infrastructure To Support the Permanent Increases at these
three Installations, U.S. Army Corps Section 404 and 10 Permits, City
of Jacksonville, NC
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about aquatic
habitat, wetland, and water quality impacts. EPA recommended that the
USMC consider a hybrid alternative to minimize impacts to wetlands and
other jurisdictional waters. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090239, ERP No. D-AFS-L65574-OR, Big Summit Allotment
Management Plan, Proposes to Reauthorize Cattle Term Grazing Permits,
Construct Range Improvements, and Restore Riparian Vegetation on Five
Allotments, Lookout Mountain Ranger District, Ochoco National Forest,
Crook County, OR
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to
water quality within creeks that are already on the Oregon State's
303(d) list and subsequent impacts to aquatic resources. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090242, ERP No. D-IBR-K39118-CA, Delta-Mendota Canal/
California Aqueduct Intertie Project, Construction and Operation of a
Pumping Plant and Pipeline Connection, San Luis Delta-Mendota Water
Authority Project, Central Valley Project, Alameda and San Joaquin
Counties, CA
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water supply
reliability and the ability to meet water delivery targets. EPA
recommended the FEIS describe efforts to better align contract
obligations with existing and future water supplies; and explore
reduced inflow and export scenarios. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090252, ERP No. D-NPS-D65041-DC, White-Tailed Deer Management
Plan, To Develop a White-Tailed Deer Management Plan that Supports
Long-Term Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Native Vegetation
and other Natural and Cultural Resources in Rock Creek Park,
Washington, DC
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project, but
recommends that the project team continue to work with other agencies
regarding deer management issues. Rating LO.
Final EISs
EIS No. 20090258, ERP No. F-FRC-E05104-00, Catawba-Wateree
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2232), Application for Hydroelectric
License, Catawba and Wateree Rivers in Burke, McDowell, Caldwell,
Catawba, Alexander, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Lincoln and Gaston Counties,
NC and York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties, SC
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about impacts
to aquatic species in the Catawba River below the Bridgewater
development.
EIS No. 20090260, ERP No. F-COE-G39049-TX, Calhoun Port Authority's,
Proposed Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project to Widen and Deepen
Berthing Facilities, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Calhoun
and Matagorda Counties, TX
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
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EIS No. 20090282, ERP No. F-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, 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, aquatic life and wetland impacts. EPA requested additional
information on avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures for the
above impacts.
EIS No. 20090293, ERP No. F-NPS-D61062-PA, White-Tailed Deer Management
Plan, Development of a Deer Management Strategy that Supports
Protection, Preservation, and Restoration of Native Vegetation,
Implementation, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chester and
Montgomery Counties, PA
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.
EIS No. 20090261, ERP No. FS-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's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA
does not object to the proposed action.
Dated: September 8, 2009.
Kenneth Mittelholtz,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal
Activities.
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