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SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife
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(ITP) application and habitat
conservation plan (HCP). Mosaic
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clearing and phosphate mining in
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Background
The Florida scrub-jay (scrub-jay) is
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and is restricted to xeric upland
communities (predominately in oakdominated scrub with open canopies) of
the interior and Atlantic coast sand
ridges. Increasing urban and agricultural
development has resulted in habitat loss
and fragmentation, which have
adversely affected the distribution and
numbers of scrub-jays. Remaining
habitat is largely degraded due to the
exclusion of fire, which is needed to
maintain xeric uplands in conditions
suitable for scrub-jays. The total
estimated population is between 7,000
and 11,000 individuals.
Applicant’s Proposal
The applicant is requesting take of
approximately 75 ac of occupied Florida
scrub-jay habitat incidental to the
project. The 4,345-ac project is located
on the Texaco Tract in Sections 22–27,
34, and portions of Section 13,
Township 34 South, Range 22 East, in
Manatee County, Florida. The proposed
project includes land clearing activities
associated with phosphate mining
which will result in the take of 75 ac of
occupied scrub-jay habitat, including
three scrub-jay families. The applicant
proposes to mitigate for the take of the
Florida scrub-jay at a ratio of 2:1 based
on Service Mitigation Guidelines. The
applicant proposes to mitigate for 75 ac
of impacts by establishing a
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conservation easement capturing 150 ac
of scrub-jay within the Mosaic
Wellfield.
We have determined that the
applicant’s proposal, including the
proposed mitigation and minimization
measures, would have minor or
negligible effects on the species covered
in the HCP. Therefore, we are making a
preliminary determination that the ITP
is a ‘‘low-effect’’ project and qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as provided by the
Department of the Interior Manual (516
DM 2 Appendix 1 and 516 DM 6
Appendix 1). We may revise this
preliminary determination based on our
review of public comments we receive
in response to this notice. A low-effect
HCP is one involving (1) Minor or
negligible effects on federally listed or
candidate species and their habitats,
and (2) minor or negligible effects on
other environmental values or
resources.
We will evaluate the HCP and
comments we receive to determine
whether the ITP application meets the
requirements of section 10(a) of the Act
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). If we determine
that the application meets those
requirements, we will issue the ITP for
incidental take of the sand skink. We
will also evaluate whether issuance of
the section 10(a)(1)(B) ITP complies
with section 7 of the Act by conducting
an intra-Service section 7 consultation.
We will use the results of this
consultation, in combination with the
above findings, in our final analysis to
determine whether or not to issue the
ITP.
Authority
We provide this notice under Section
10 of the Act and NEPA regulations in
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at
40 CFR 1506.6.
Dated: June 4, 2010.
David L. Hankla,
Field Supervisor, Jacksonville Field Office.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Repair Kalaupapa Dock Structure:
Kalaupapa National Historical Park,
Hawaii; Notice of Termination of an
Environmental Impact Statement
SUMMARY: The NPS is terminating an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
as previously noticed in the Federal
Register on April 17, 2009, for repair of
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the dock structure at Kalaupapa
National Historical Park. It has become
apparent that an EIS will not be
necessary due to reduced scope of the
proposed actions such that there is no
potential for significant impacts nor
controversy surrounding the proposal.
Coincident with this termination notice,
the NPS is hereby announcing
preparation of an Environmental
Assessment (EA). The EA will describe
two alternatives remaining for
consideration, including a no-action
alternative, and will analyze potential
environmental consequences of the
proposed dock repairs, including minor
to moderate effects on water quality,
benthic resources, coral and essential
fish habitats, species protected under
the Endangered Species Act and the
Marine Mammal Protection Act, historic
resources, cultural landscape,
ethnographic resources, and park
operations. Measures to minimize harm
will be included, and an
‘‘environmentally preferred’’ alternative
identified.
Background: Kalaupapa National
Historic Park (NHP) on Molokai was
established in 1980 in recognition of the
seminal role of this remote area in
development of treatments and care for
persons with Hansen’s disease. Repairs
of Kalaupapa dock structures are
necessary to ensure continued barge
service for the park and community
residents. Timely repair of the
structures is needed to preclude
disruption of incoming barge service
upon which the park and isolated
community residents depend for their
livelihood (as well as regular outgoing
service required for the park’s recycling
program and other operations and
activities).
Originally the NPS planned to prepare
an EA, and scoping was conducted
during spring and summer 2008. Oral
and written comments were obtained
from the Kalaupapa patient community
and park neighbors; state, county, and
federal agencies, including Hawaii
Department of Health, the State Historic
Preservation Officer, and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS); interested
organizations; and native Hawaiian
groups. Based on information obtained,
it was determined that preparation of an
EIS was warranted.
At that time the range of alternatives
under consideration was as follows:
Alternative A (no action) would have
maintained current conditions.
Alternative B would have stabilized and
repaired bulkhead and low pier walls;
repaired a deteriorating concrete pier
and a breakwater; and constructed a
mooring dolphin to assist with barge
landings. Alternative C would have
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entailed deferred maintenance and
dolphin installation similar to
Alternative B, as well as dredged the
harbor bottom to widen the berthing
basin so as to accommodate a variety of
sizes of available barges.
Based upon careful consideration of
all public comments received to date, as
well as further coordination with
USFWS and National Marine Fisheries
Service, the scope of work originally
proposed has been reduced—widening
the berthing basin and installation of a
mooring dolphin have been dropped
from consideration, which will avoid
unacceptable impacts to coral and to
marine species including the
endangered Hawaiian Monk seal. These
options will be addressed in the EA as
alternatives considered but dismissed
from analysis. The preferred alternative
in the EA will consist of a maintenance
plan, which is restricted to repair of the
breakwater, repair of the deteriorating
concrete pier, and stabilization of the
bulkhead and low pier walls.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All
persons on the EIS mailing list will be
incorporated into the EA mailing list.
Additional information regarding the
preparation of the EA may be obtained
by contacting Superintendent Steve
Prokop, Kalaupapa National Historical
Park, P.O. Box 2222, Kalaupapa, HI,
96742, (808) 567–6802. Project updates
will also be periodically posted at
https://parkplanning.nps.gov/kala, as
well as provided through local and
regional press media.
Dated: May 28, 2010.
George J. Turnbull,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region.
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National Park Service
Record of Decision for the General
Management Plan for the
Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area, GA
AGENCY: National Park Service,
Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of the
Record of Decision for the General
Management Plan Environmental
Impact Statement for the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area.
Pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park
Service (NPS) announces the
availability of the Record of Decision
(ROD) for the General Management
SUMMARY:
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Plan, Chattahoochee River National
Recreation Area, Georgia. On December
15, 2009, the Regional Director,
Southeast Region, approved the ROD for
the project. As soon as practicable, the
NPS will begin to implement the
Preferred Alternative contained in the
Final Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) issued on November 13, 2009. Six
alternatives were evaluated in the EIS
These include: Alternative A, No
Action— Continue Current
Management; Alternative B, Focus on
Solitude—implements management
programs to minimize development in
the park and maximize the opportunity
for visitors to experience solitude in
natural settings; Alternative C—Visitors
would be drawn toward a system of
relatively developed hubs in which
administrative and interpretive facilities
are located; Alternative D—Expanding
and distributing access throughout the
park, including newly acquired parcels
to provide diverse types of visitor
experiences; Alternative E—Takes some
features of Alternatives C and D and
provides expanded access to the park
while at the same time maintaining
substantial acreage with less ‘‘hardened’’
forms of access such as paved parking
areas, roads, and other structures; and
Alternative F, the preferred
alternative—Increases opportunities for
the park to expand use to local visitors
and increase connectivity to
neighboring communities through trail
linkages, partnering, and expanded
interpretive, education and outreach
activities.
The ROD includes a statement of the
decision made, synopses of other
alternatives considered, the basis for the
decision, a description of the
environmentally preferable alternative,
a finding of no impairment of park
resources and values, a listing of
measures to minimize environmental
harm, and an overview of public
involvement in the decision-making
process.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel R. Brown, 1978 Island Ford
Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350–
3400, (678) 538–1200,
Daniel_R_Brown@nps.gov.
Copies of
the Record of Decision may be obtained
from the contact listed above or online
at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/CHAT.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: The authority for publishing
this notice is 40 CFR 1506.6.
The responsible official for this
Record of Decision is the Regional
Director, Southeast Region, National
Park Service, 100 Alabama Street, SW.,
1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Repair Kalaupapa Dock Structure: Kalaupapa National Historical
Park, Hawaii; Notice of Termination of an Environmental Impact
Statement
SUMMARY: The NPS is terminating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
as previously noticed in the Federal Register on April 17, 2009, for
repair of
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the dock structure at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. It has become
apparent that an EIS will not be necessary due to reduced scope of the
proposed actions such that there is no potential for significant
impacts nor controversy surrounding the proposal. Coincident with this
termination notice, the NPS is hereby announcing preparation of an
Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will describe two alternatives
remaining for consideration, including a no-action alternative, and
will analyze potential environmental consequences of the proposed dock
repairs, including minor to moderate effects on water quality, benthic
resources, coral and essential fish habitats, species protected under
the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act,
historic resources, cultural landscape, ethnographic resources, and
park operations. Measures to minimize harm will be included, and an
``environmentally preferred'' alternative identified.
Background: Kalaupapa National Historic Park (NHP) on Molokai was
established in 1980 in recognition of the seminal role of this remote
area in development of treatments and care for persons with Hansen's
disease. Repairs of Kalaupapa dock structures are necessary to ensure
continued barge service for the park and community residents. Timely
repair of the structures is needed to preclude disruption of incoming
barge service upon which the park and isolated community residents
depend for their livelihood (as well as regular outgoing service
required for the park's recycling program and other operations and
activities).
Originally the NPS planned to prepare an EA, and scoping was
conducted during spring and summer 2008. Oral and written comments were
obtained from the Kalaupapa patient community and park neighbors;
state, county, and federal agencies, including Hawaii Department of
Health, the State Historic Preservation Officer, and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS); interested organizations; and native Hawaiian
groups. Based on information obtained, it was determined that
preparation of an EIS was warranted.
At that time the range of alternatives under consideration was as
follows: Alternative A (no action) would have maintained current
conditions. Alternative B would have stabilized and repaired bulkhead
and low pier walls; repaired a deteriorating concrete pier and a
breakwater; and constructed a mooring dolphin to assist with barge
landings. Alternative C would have entailed deferred maintenance and
dolphin installation similar to Alternative B, as well as dredged the
harbor bottom to widen the berthing basin so as to accommodate a
variety of sizes of available barges.
Based upon careful consideration of all public comments received to
date, as well as further coordination with USFWS and National Marine
Fisheries Service, the scope of work originally proposed has been
reduced--widening the berthing basin and installation of a mooring
dolphin have been dropped from consideration, which will avoid
unacceptable impacts to coral and to marine species including the
endangered Hawaiian Monk seal. These options will be addressed in the
EA as alternatives considered but dismissed from analysis. The
preferred alternative in the EA will consist of a maintenance plan,
which is restricted to repair of the breakwater, repair of the
deteriorating concrete pier, and stabilization of the bulkhead and low
pier walls.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All persons on the EIS mailing list will be
incorporated into the EA mailing list. Additional information regarding
the preparation of the EA may be obtained by contacting Superintendent
Steve Prokop, Kalaupapa National Historical Park, P.O. Box 2222,
Kalaupapa, HI, 96742, (808) 567-6802. Project updates will also be
periodically posted at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/kala, as well as
provided through local and regional press media.
Dated: May 28, 2010.
George J. Turnbull,
Acting Regional Director, Pacific West Region.
[FR Doc. 2010-16247 Filed 7-2-10; 8:45 am]
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