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ACTION: Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for the Y–12 National Security Complex. SUMMARY: On October 30, 2009, NNSA published a Notice of Availability and Public Hearings (74 FR 56189) for the Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for the Y–12 National Security Complex (Draft Y–12 SWEIS, DOE/EIS–0387). That notice invited public comment on the Draft Y–12 SWEIS through January 4, 2010, and provided the schedule for 2 public hearings to receive comments on the Draft Y–12 SWEIS. NNSA has extended the public comment period through January 29, 2010. DATES: The public comment period for the Draft Y–12 SWEIS is extended from January 4, 2010 to January 29, 2010. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable as the NNSA prepares the Final Y–12 SWEIS. 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Additional information regarding DOE NEPA activities and access to many of DOE’s NEPA documents are available on the Internet through the DOE NEPA Web site at https://www.gc.energy.gov/NEPA. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 30, 2009, NNSA issued a Notice of Availability and Public Hearings (74 FR 56189) for the Draft Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for the Y–12 National Security Complex (Draft Y–12 SWEIS, DOE/EIS–0387). As originally announced in the NOA, DOE has conducted public hearings on the Draft Y–12 SWEIS in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on November 17–18, 2009. The original public comment period was to continue until January 4, 2010. However, in response to public comments, DOE is extending the public scoping period until January 29, 2010. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable as the NNSA prepares the Final Y–12 SWEIS. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2009. Randal S. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 247 (Monday, December 28, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-30628]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

National Nuclear Security Administration


Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft Site-Wide 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Y-12 National Security Complex.

AGENCY: National Nuclear Security Administration, U.S. Department of 
Energy.

ACTION: Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft Site-Wide 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Y-12 National Security Complex.

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SUMMARY: On October 30, 2009, NNSA published a Notice of Availability 
and Public Hearings (74 FR 56189) for the Draft Site-Wide Environmental 
Impact Statement for the Y-12 National Security Complex (Draft Y-12 
SWEIS, DOE/EIS-0387). That notice invited public comment on the Draft 
Y-12 SWEIS through January 4, 2010, and provided the schedule for 2 
public hearings to receive comments on the Draft Y-12 SWEIS. NNSA has 
extended the public comment period through January 29, 2010.

DATES: The public comment period for the Draft Y-12 SWEIS is extended 
from January 4, 2010 to January 29, 2010. Comments received after that 
date will be considered to the extent practicable as the NNSA prepares 
the Final Y-12 SWEIS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written comments on the Draft Y-12 
SWEIS, as well as requests for additional information and requests for 
copies of the Draft Y-12 SWEIS, should be directed to Ms. Pam Gorman, 
Y-12 SWEIS Document Manager, Y-12 Site Office, 800 Oak Ridge Turnpike, 
Suite A-500, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, or by telephone: 865-576-9903. 
Comments may also be submitted by facsimile to 865-483-2014, or by 
electronic mail to y12sweis.comments@tetratech.com. Please mark 
correspondence ``Draft Y-12 SWEIS Comments.'' Additional information on 
the Y-12 SWEIS may be found at https://www.y12sweis.com.
    For general information regarding the DOE NEPA process contact: Ms. 
Carol M. Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance (GC-
20), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20585, telephone 202- 586-4600, or leave a message at 1-
800- 472-2756. Additional information regarding DOE NEPA activities and 
access to many of DOE's NEPA documents are available on the Internet 
through the DOE NEPA Web site at https://www.gc.energy.gov/NEPA.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 30, 2009, NNSA issued a Notice of 
Availability and Public Hearings (74 FR 56189) for the Draft Site-Wide 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Y-12 National Security Complex 
(Draft Y-12 SWEIS, DOE/EIS-0387). As originally announced in the NOA, 
DOE has conducted public hearings on the Draft Y-12 SWEIS in Oak Ridge, 
Tennessee on November 17-18, 2009. The original public comment period 
was to continue until January 4, 2010.
    However, in response to public comments, DOE is extending the 
public scoping period until January 29, 2010. Comments received after 
that date will be considered to the extent practicable as the NNSA 
prepares the Final Y-12 SWEIS.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 18, 2009.
Randal S. Scott,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Infrastructure and Environment, 
National Nuclear Security Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-30628 Filed 12-24-09; 8:45 am]
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