White River National Forest; Eagle County, CO; Beaver Creek Mountain Improvements, 77826-77827 [2010-31235]

Download as PDF 77826 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 239 / Tuesday, December 14, 2010 / Notices 2. Adherence to, and consistency with, program regulation including requirements related to land and producer eligibility and use of approved NRCS resource concerns and conservation practices, enhancements, and other program requirements; 3. Expected benefits for project implementation in their State(s); 4. Other issues or concerns the State Conservationist is aware of that should be considered by the agency; and 5. A general recommendation for support or denial of project approval. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Proposal Submission, Review, and Notification Potential partners are highly encouraged to submit proposals, using the approved proposal template, to the e-mail address or Post Office Box provided in the ‘‘ADDRESSES’’ section of this notice. The proposal must address, in sufficient detail, all the criteria outlined in the ‘‘Proposal Information’’ section of this notice to allow agency reviewers to understand the partner’s priority resource concerns, objectives, and expected outcomes. State Conservationists are expected to provide, once requested, guidance to potential partners regarding resource concerns that may be addressed in the proposed project area, local working group and State Technical Committee natural resource priorities, approved conservation practices and activities, and other program requirements the partner should consider when developing a proposal. NRCS may not assist in writing or submission of any proposal. AWEP and CCPI proposals submitted to NRCS become the property of the agency for use in the administration of the program, may be filed or disposed of by the agency, and will not be returned to the potential partner. Once proposals have been submitted for review and ranking, there will be no further opportunity to change or resubmit the proposal. Incomplete proposals or those that do not meet the requirements set forth in this notice will not be considered, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. Partner proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the Director, Financial Assistance Programs Division at any time prior to selection (see ‘‘ADDRESSES’’ section in this notice). NRCS will review and evaluate the proposals based on the criteria set forth in the respective ‘‘Proposal Information’’ sections of this notice for both AWEP and CCPI. Positive consideration will be given to proposals that thoroughly address the issues outlined in the VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 Dec 13, 2010 Jkt 223001 respective ‘‘Evaluation Criteria’’ sections of this notice for AWEP and CCPI. Partners whose proposals have been selected will receive a letter of official notification. Upon notification of selection, the partner should contact the appropriate State Conservationist to develop the required partnership agreement and other project implementation requirements. Potential partners should note that, depending upon available funding and agency priorities, NRCS may offer a reduced amount of program financial assistance from what was requested in the proposal. Partner submissions of proposals that were not selected will also be notified. review in August 2011 and the final environmental impact statement is expected in the winter of 2011. ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, c/o Don Dressier, Winter Sports Administrator, White River National Forest, PO Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645; FAX (970) 945–9343 or by e-mail to: wrnf_scoping_comments@fs.fed.us. Include ‘‘Beaver Creek Mountain Improvements’’ in the subject line. The scoping notice and map can be reviewed/downloaded at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver under ‘‘Land & Resources Management’’ and ‘‘Projects.’’ Waiver Authority To assist in the implementation of AWEP projects, the NRCS Chief may waive the applicability of the Adjusted Gross Income Limitation in producer program contracts, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with 7 CFR 1400.500(d)(2). Such waiver requests must be submitted in writing from the program applicant, addressed to the Chief, and submitted through the local designated conservationist. Additional information related to the proposed project can be obtained from: Don Dressier, Winter Sports Administrator, Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, 24747 U.S. Highway 24, PO Box 190, Minturn, Colorado 81645. Mr. Dressier can be reached by phone at (970) 827–5157 or by e-mail at drdressler@fs.fed.us. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Signed this 7th day of December, 2010, in Washington, DC. Dave White, Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation and Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service. [FR Doc. 2010–31279 Filed 12–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–16–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service White River National Forest; Eagle County, CO; Beaver Creek Mountain Improvements Forest Service, USDA. Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement. AGENCY: ACTION: The White River National Forest is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider and disclose the anticipated environmental effects of implementing projects from Beaver Creek Resort’s 2010 Master Development Plan (MIDP). These projects are designed to enhance and sustain Beaver Creek’s ability to provide a world class venue for Alpine ski events—a key goal of the MDP. DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received by January 28, 2011. The draft environmental impact statement is expected to be available for public SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose and Need for Action: The project primarily focuses on the actions necessary for Beaver Creek to host Alpine ski racing events. However, some elements of the Proposed Action are also designed to enable the resort to respond to on-going infrastructural and guest service needs that are not specifically related to Alpine ski racing. These projects were identified in Beaver Creek’s MDP, and are proposed to address the following resort goals and objectives: —Update mountain facilities and infrastructure in order to provide the highest quality guest experience possible; —Update mountain facilities and infrastructure related to ski racing to continue to provide world class venues for Alpine events; and —Update guest services across the resort to respond to the needs and demands of Beaver Creek’s market. Beaver Creek has earned the opportunity to host the upcoming 2015 World Alpine Championships. In order for Beaver Creek to continue to host international Alpine race events (including, but not limited to the 2015 World Alpine Championships) and provide the highest quality experience for the large number of attendees and E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 239 / Tuesday, December 14, 2010 / Notices spectators, a number of infrastructure projects and improvements are necessary. Beaver Creek and Vail Mountain hosted the 1989 and 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships, and Beaver Creek has maintained continued involvement in the World Cup race circuit. Currently, the only men’s World Cup race venue used annually in the United States is located at Beaver Creek. Hosting the 2015 International Skiing Federation (FIS) World Alpine Ski Championships is a unique opportunity to increase the awareness and participation in the sports of skiing and snowboarding; however, the FIS requires separate venues for men’s and women’s Alpine events, which Beaver Creek currently does not offer. The project’s Purpose and Need falls into four general categories: Trails (Terrain and Snowmaking), Racecourse Finish Area, Red Tail Camp Restaurant, and Infrastructure. Proposed Action: All proposed projects are within Beaver Creek’s existing special use permit (SUP) boundary, which is administered by the White National Forest. The proposed action includes: —A new women’s downhill course that would be served by the Birds of Prey Express chairlift. The women’s downhill course would require vegetation removal and grading, as well as replacement/installation of snowmaking infrastructure. —A new women’s giant slalom course on Grouse Mountain. The women’s giant slalom course would require trail widening and upgrading existing snowmaking infrastructure. —Trail widening and re-grading along the existing men’s Birds of Prey downhill course. —A new access trail between the Centennial and Goshawk trails that would enable event spectators to reach the middle portion of the men’s and women’s downhill courses. An existing utility corridor is also proposed to be widened near the Dally catwalk to improve skier/rider circulation. —Approximately 10.5 acres of regrading in the Red Tail Camp area (the finish area for the existing men’s downhill course as well as the proposed women’s downhill and giant slalom courses). This includes realigning and culverting a segment of Westfall Creek, relocating existing utility lines, and expanding the existing TV compound to accommodate current and future media needs. —Relocating and expanding the existing Red Tail Camp facility, and increasing VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:09 Dec 13, 2010 Jkt 223001 77827 indoor/outdoor seating. This is within the 10.5 acres of area proposed to be re-graded. —Installing a 24x36’ storage facility west of the top terminal of the Birds of Prey Express chairlift. —Constructing a new 150,000-gallon water tank and pump station on the edge of the Paint Brush trail. —Installing/upgrading water and sewer lines in the Red Tail Camp vicinity. Dated: December 6, 2010. Scott G. Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, WRNF. Responsible Official: The responsible official is Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor for the White River National Forest. Nature of Decision to be Made: Based on the analysis that will be documented in the forthcoming EIS, the responsible official will decide whether or not to implement, in whole or in part, the proposed action or another alternative that may be developed by the Forest Service as a result of scoping. Scoping Process: This notice of intent initiates the scoping process, which guides the development of the environmental impact statement. The Forest Service is soliciting comments from Federal, State and local agencies and other individuals or organizations that may be interested in or affected by implementation of the proposed projects. Public questions and comments regarding this proposal are an integral part of this environmental analysis process. Input provided by interested and/or affected individuals, organizations and governmental agencies will be used to identify resource issues that will be analyzed in the Draft EIS. The Forest Service will identify significant issues raised during the scoping process, and use them to formulate alternatives, prescribe mitigation measures and project design features, or analyze environmental effects. It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times and in such manner that they are useful to the agency’s preparation of the environmental impact statement. Therefore, comments should be provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly articulate the reviewer’s concerns and contentions. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be accepted and considered, however. The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Title: Report of Requests for Restrictive Trade Practice or Boycott. OMB Control Number: 0694–0012. Form Number(s): N/A. Type of Request: Regular submission. Burden Hours: 1,171. Number of Respondents: 892. Average Hours per Response: 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Needs and Uses: This information is used to monitor requests for participation in foreign boycotts against countries friendly to the U.S. The information is analyzed to note changing trends and to decide upon appropriate action to be taken to carry out the United States’ policy of discouraging its citizens from participating in foreign restrictive trade practices and boycotts directed against friendly countries. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations; not-for-profit institutions. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395–3123. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to Jasmeet Seehra, via e-mail to Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov, or Fax number (202) 395–5167. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2010–31235 Filed 12–13–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–M DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 239 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77826-77827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31235]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


White River National Forest; Eagle County, CO; Beaver Creek 
Mountain Improvements

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.

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SUMMARY: The White River National Forest is preparing an Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) to consider and disclose the anticipated 
environmental effects of implementing projects from Beaver Creek 
Resort's 2010 Master Development Plan (MIDP). These projects are 
designed to enhance and sustain Beaver Creek's ability to provide a 
world class venue for Alpine ski events--a key goal of the MDP.

DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received 
by January 28, 2011. The draft environmental impact statement is 
expected to be available for public review in August 2011 and the final 
environmental impact statement is expected in the winter of 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to: Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest 
Supervisor, c/o Don Dressier, Winter Sports Administrator, White River 
National Forest, PO Box 190, Minturn, CO 81645; FAX (970) 945-9343 or 
by e-mail to: wrnf_scoping_comments@fs.fed.us. Include ``Beaver Creek 
Mountain Improvements'' in the subject line. The scoping notice and map 
can be reviewed/downloaded at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver under 
``Land & Resources Management'' and ``Projects.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information related to the 
proposed project can be obtained from: Don Dressier, Winter Sports 
Administrator, Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District, 24747 U.S. Highway 24, 
PO Box 190, Minturn, Colorado 81645. Mr. Dressier can be reached by 
phone at (970) 827-5157 or by e-mail at drdressler@fs.fed.us. 
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may 
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose and Need for Action: The project primarily focuses on the 
actions necessary for Beaver Creek to host Alpine ski racing events. 
However, some elements of the Proposed Action are also designed to 
enable the resort to respond to on-going infrastructural and guest 
service needs that are not specifically related to Alpine ski racing. 
These projects were identified in Beaver Creek's MDP, and are proposed 
to address the following resort goals and objectives:

--Update mountain facilities and infrastructure in order to provide the 
highest quality guest experience possible;
--Update mountain facilities and infrastructure related to ski racing 
to continue to provide world class venues for Alpine events; and
--Update guest services across the resort to respond to the needs and 
demands of Beaver Creek's market.

    Beaver Creek has earned the opportunity to host the upcoming 2015 
World Alpine Championships. In order for Beaver Creek to continue to 
host international Alpine race events (including, but not limited to 
the 2015 World Alpine Championships) and provide the highest quality 
experience for the large number of attendees and

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spectators, a number of infrastructure projects and improvements are 
necessary. Beaver Creek and Vail Mountain hosted the 1989 and 1999 
World Alpine Ski Championships, and Beaver Creek has maintained 
continued involvement in the World Cup race circuit. Currently, the 
only men's World Cup race venue used annually in the United States is 
located at Beaver Creek. Hosting the 2015 International Skiing 
Federation (FIS) World Alpine Ski Championships is a unique opportunity 
to increase the awareness and participation in the sports of skiing and 
snowboarding; however, the FIS requires separate venues for men's and 
women's Alpine events, which Beaver Creek currently does not offer.
    The project's Purpose and Need falls into four general categories: 
Trails (Terrain and Snowmaking), Racecourse Finish Area, Red Tail Camp 
Restaurant, and Infrastructure.
    Proposed Action: All proposed projects are within Beaver Creek's 
existing special use permit (SUP) boundary, which is administered by 
the White National Forest. The proposed action includes:

--A new women's downhill course that would be served by the Birds of 
Prey Express chairlift. The women's downhill course would require 
vegetation removal and grading, as well as replacement/installation of 
snowmaking infrastructure.
--A new women's giant slalom course on Grouse Mountain. The women's 
giant slalom course would require trail widening and upgrading existing 
snowmaking infrastructure.
--Trail widening and re-grading along the existing men's Birds of Prey 
downhill course.
--A new access trail between the Centennial and Goshawk trails that 
would enable event spectators to reach the middle portion of the men's 
and women's downhill courses. An existing utility corridor is also 
proposed to be widened near the Dally catwalk to improve skier/rider 
circulation.
--Approximately 10.5 acres of re-grading in the Red Tail Camp area (the 
finish area for the existing men's downhill course as well as the 
proposed women's downhill and giant slalom courses). This includes 
realigning and culverting a segment of Westfall Creek, relocating 
existing utility lines, and expanding the existing TV compound to 
accommodate current and future media needs.
--Relocating and expanding the existing Red Tail Camp facility, and 
increasing indoor/outdoor seating. This is within the 10.5 acres of 
area proposed to be re-graded.
--Installing a 24x36' storage facility west of the top terminal of the 
Birds of Prey Express chairlift.
--Constructing a new 150,000-gallon water tank and pump station on the 
edge of the Paint Brush trail.
--Installing/upgrading water and sewer lines in the Red Tail Camp 
vicinity.

    Responsible Official: The responsible official is Scott 
Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor for the White River National Forest.
    Nature of Decision to be Made: Based on the analysis that will be 
documented in the forthcoming EIS, the responsible official will decide 
whether or not to implement, in whole or in part, the proposed action 
or another alternative that may be developed by the Forest Service as a 
result of scoping.
    Scoping Process: This notice of intent initiates the scoping 
process, which guides the development of the environmental impact 
statement. The Forest Service is soliciting comments from Federal, 
State and local agencies and other individuals or organizations that 
may be interested in or affected by implementation of the proposed 
projects. Public questions and comments regarding this proposal are an 
integral part of this environmental analysis process. Input provided by 
interested and/or affected individuals, organizations and governmental 
agencies will be used to identify resource issues that will be analyzed 
in the Draft EIS. The Forest Service will identify significant issues 
raised during the scoping process, and use them to formulate 
alternatives, prescribe mitigation measures and project design 
features, or analyze environmental effects.
    It is important that reviewers provide their comments at such times 
and in such manner that they are useful to the agency's preparation of 
the environmental impact statement. Therefore, comments should be 
provided prior to the close of the comment period and should clearly 
articulate the reviewer's concerns and contentions.
    Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names 
and addresses of those who comment, will be part of the public record 
for this proposed action. Comments submitted anonymously will be 
accepted and considered, however.

    Dated: December 6, 2010.
Scott G. Fitzwilliams,
Forest Supervisor, WRNF.
[FR Doc. 2010-31235 Filed 12-13-10; 8:45 am]
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