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agent or other pathogen, or any article
similar to or allied with any of the
foregoing. APHIS has prepared a plant
pest risk assessment to determine if
hybrid rose lines IFD–524;1–4 and
IFD–529;1–9 are unlikely to pose a
plant pest risk.
APHIS has also prepared a draft
environmental assessment (EA) in
which it presents two alternatives based
on its analyses of data submitted by
Florigene, a review of other scientific
data, and field tests conducted under
APHIS oversight. APHIS is considering
the following alternatives: (1) Take no
action, i.e., APHIS would not change the
regulatory status of hybrid rose lines
IFD–524;1–4 and IFD–529;1–9 and
they would continue to be regulated
articles, or (2) grant nonregulated status
to hybrid rose lines IFD–524;1–4 and
IFD–529;1–9 in whole.
The draft EA has been prepared to
provide the APHIS decisionmaker with
a review and analysis of any potential
environmental impacts associated with
the proposed determination of
nonregulated status for hybrid rose lines
IFD–524;1–4 and IFD–529;1–9. The
draft EA was prepared in accordance
with (1) the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), (2) regulations
of the Council on Environmental
Quality for implementing the
procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR
parts 1500–1508), (3) USDA regulations
implementing NEPA (7 CFR part 1b),
and (4) APHIS’ NEPA Implementing
Procedures (7 CFR part 372).
In accordance with § 340.6(d) of the
regulations, we are publishing this
notice to inform the public that APHIS
will accept written comments regarding
the petition for a determination of
nonregulated status from interested or
affected persons for a period of 60 days
from the date of this notice. We are also
soliciting written comments from
interested or affected persons on the
draft EA prepared to examine any
potential environmental impacts of the
proposed determination for the
deregulation of the subject hybrid rose
lines, and the plant pest risk
assessment. The petition, draft EA, and
plant pest risk assessment are available
for public review, and copies of the
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received during the comment period
and any other relevant information. All
comments received regarding the
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review. After reviewing and evaluating
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other data, APHIS will furnish a
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approving or denying the petition.
APHIS will then publish a notice in the
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regulatory status of hybrid rose lines
IFD–524;1–4 and IFD–529;1–9 and the
availability of APHIS’ written
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Dated: April 7, 2011.
Ronald B. Wiseman,
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meeting as authorized under the Secure
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Rural Utilities Service
Oglethorpe Power Corporation:
Proposed Biomass Power Plant
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice of Availability of a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement and
Notice of Public Hearing.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given that
the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), has
prepared a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) to meet its
responsibilities under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 7
CFR part 1794 related to possible
financial assistance to Oglethorpe Power
Corporation (Oglethorpe) for the
construction of a 100 megawatt (MW)
biomass plant and related facilities
(Proposal) in Warren County, Georgia.
The purpose of the Proposal is to
provide a reliable, long-term supply of
renewable and sustainable energy at a
reasonable cost to meet part of the
electric energy needs of Oglethorpe’s
members. Oglethorpe may request
financial assistance in the future from
the RUS for the Proposal.
DATES: Written comments on the Draft
EIS must be received on or before May
31, 2011. RUS will conduct a public
meeting May 5, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Warren County Community
Service Building, located at: 48 Warren
Street, Warrenton, Georgia 30828. The
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first half hour of the meeting will be an
open house followed by a formal public
information and comment meeting with
brief presentations on the Draft EIS.
Members of the public will have an
opportunity to ask questions and
provide comments on the Draft EIS. A
court reporter will transcribe verbal
comments from the formal public
comment portion of the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
obtain copies of the Draft EIS or for
further information, contact: Stephanie
Strength, Environmental Protection
Specialist, USDA, Rural Utilities
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW., Room 2244, Stop 1571,
Washington, DC 20250–1571, or e-mail
stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Draft EIS may
be viewed online at the following Web
site: https://www.usda.gov/rus/water/
ees/eis.htm and at the: Warren County
Public Library, 10 Warren Street,
Warrenton, Georgia 30828, Phone (706)
465–2656.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Oglethorpe proposes to own, operate,
and maintain the Proposal in Warren
County, Georgia. The purpose of the
Proposal is to provide a reliable, longterm supply of renewable and
sustainable energy at a reasonable cost
to meet part of the electric energy needs
of Oglethorpe’s members. Three
alternatives are evaluated in detail in
the Draft EIS; the no action alternative,
and the proposed action at two different
locations: Warren County (the Proposal)
and Appling County (the Alternate).
Alternatives were evaluated in terms of
cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility,
and environmental factors. The Draft
EIS evaluated and eliminated from
detailed consideration 8 alternatives for
renewable generation, one other
generation alternative, demand side
management, three alternative sites, two
alternatives for cooling, and two
alternatives for water supply.
The Proposal would be constructed
on an approximately 343-acre site
located three-fourths mile east of the
city limit of Warrenton. The tallest
structure would be the stack, with a
maximum estimated height of
approximately 220 feet. The
construction schedule of the Proposal is
currently unknown.
A Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS
and Hold a Scoping Meeting was
published in the Federal Register at 74
FR 30520, on June 26, 2009, and local
newspapers. The scoping meeting for
the EIS was held in the project area on
July 9, 2009, and public comments were
accepted from June 26, 2009, through
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July 27, 2009. RUS issued a Scoping
Report in March 2010.
In accordance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act and
its implementing regulation, ‘‘Protection
of Historic Properties’’ (36 CFR part 800)
and as part of its broad environmental
review process, RUS must take into
account the effect of the proposal on
historic properties Pursuant to 36 CFR
800.2(d)(3), RUS is using its procedures
for public involvement under NEPA to
meet its’ responsibilities to solicit and
consider the views of the public during
Section 106 review. Any party wishing
to participate more directly with RUS as
a ‘‘consulting party’’ in Section 106
review may submit a written request to
the RUS contact provided in this notice.
Questions and comments should be sent
to RUS at the mailing or e-mail
addresses provided in this Notice. RUS
will accept comments on the Draft EIS
in writing by May 31, 2011 to ensure
that they are considered in the Final
EIS. Once completed, a public notice
announcing the availability of the final
EIS will be published in the Federal
Register and local newspapers.
Subsequent to a 30-day public review
period of the Final EIS and resolution of
any additional comments, RUS will
then issue and publish a Record of
Decision.
Because the Proposal may involve
impacts to wetlands, this Notice of
Availability also serves as a notice of
potential impacts to wetlands. In
accordance with Executive Order 11990,
the Draft EIS includes a wetland
assessment and statement of no
practicable alternatives to proposed
impacts to wetlands.
Any final action by RUS related to the
proposal will be subject to, and
contingent upon, compliance with all
relevant Federal, State and local
environmental laws and regulations,
and completion of the environmental
review requirements as promulgated in
RUS’ Environmental Policies and
Procedures (7 CFR part 1794).
Nivin Elgohary,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Electric
Program, Rural Utilities Service.
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Advisory Committee to the Commission
will convene on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
at 2 p.m. and adjourn at approximately
5:15 p.m. at Southern University Law
Center, Chancellor’s Conference Room,
2nd Floor, 1 Roosevelt Steptoe Dr.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70813. The purpose of
the meeting is to conduct a public
briefing and planning meeting to
identify a future civil rights project.
Members of the public are entitled to
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The meeting will be conducted
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and regulations of the Commission and
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Peter Minarik,
Acting Chief, Regional Programs
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Oglethorpe Power Corporation: Proposed Biomass Power Plant
AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and Notice of Public Hearing.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS),
has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to meet its
responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and
7 CFR part 1794 related to possible financial assistance to Oglethorpe
Power Corporation (Oglethorpe) for the construction of a 100 megawatt
(MW) biomass plant and related facilities (Proposal) in Warren County,
Georgia.
The purpose of the Proposal is to provide a reliable, long-term
supply of renewable and sustainable energy at a reasonable cost to meet
part of the electric energy needs of Oglethorpe's members. Oglethorpe
may request financial assistance in the future from the RUS for the
Proposal.
DATES: Written comments on the Draft EIS must be received on or before
May 31, 2011. RUS will conduct a public meeting May 5, 2011, from 6 to
8 p.m. at the Warren County Community Service Building, located at: 48
Warren Street, Warrenton, Georgia 30828. The
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first half hour of the meeting will be an open house followed by a
formal public information and comment meeting with brief presentations
on the Draft EIS. Members of the public will have an opportunity to ask
questions and provide comments on the Draft EIS. A court reporter will
transcribe verbal comments from the formal public comment portion of
the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain copies of the Draft EIS or
for further information, contact: Stephanie Strength, Environmental
Protection Specialist, USDA, Rural Utilities Service, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Room 2244, Stop 1571, Washington, DC 20250-1571, or e-mail
stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Draft EIS may be viewed online at the
following Web site: https://www.usda.gov/rus/water/ees/eis.htm and at
the: Warren County Public Library, 10 Warren Street, Warrenton, Georgia
30828, Phone (706) 465-2656.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Oglethorpe proposes to own, operate, and
maintain the Proposal in Warren County, Georgia. The purpose of the
Proposal is to provide a reliable, long-term supply of renewable and
sustainable energy at a reasonable cost to meet part of the electric
energy needs of Oglethorpe's members. Three alternatives are evaluated
in detail in the Draft EIS; the no action alternative, and the proposed
action at two different locations: Warren County (the Proposal) and
Appling County (the Alternate). Alternatives were evaluated in terms of
cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and environmental factors.
The Draft EIS evaluated and eliminated from detailed consideration 8
alternatives for renewable generation, one other generation
alternative, demand side management, three alternative sites, two
alternatives for cooling, and two alternatives for water supply.
The Proposal would be constructed on an approximately 343-acre site
located three-fourths mile east of the city limit of Warrenton. The
tallest structure would be the stack, with a maximum estimated height
of approximately 220 feet. The construction schedule of the Proposal is
currently unknown.
A Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS and Hold a Scoping Meeting was
published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 30520, on June 26, 2009, and
local newspapers. The scoping meeting for the EIS was held in the
project area on July 9, 2009, and public comments were accepted from
June 26, 2009, through July 27, 2009. RUS issued a Scoping Report in
March 2010.
In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and its implementing regulation, ``Protection of
Historic Properties'' (36 CFR part 800) and as part of its broad
environmental review process, RUS must take into account the effect of
the proposal on historic properties Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.2(d)(3), RUS
is using its procedures for public involvement under NEPA to meet its'
responsibilities to solicit and consider the views of the public during
Section 106 review. Any party wishing to participate more directly with
RUS as a ``consulting party'' in Section 106 review may submit a
written request to the RUS contact provided in this notice. Questions
and comments should be sent to RUS at the mailing or e-mail addresses
provided in this Notice. RUS will accept comments on the Draft EIS in
writing by May 31, 2011 to ensure that they are considered in the Final
EIS. Once completed, a public notice announcing the availability of the
final EIS will be published in the Federal Register and local
newspapers. Subsequent to a 30-day public review period of the Final
EIS and resolution of any additional comments, RUS will then issue and
publish a Record of Decision.
Because the Proposal may involve impacts to wetlands, this Notice
of Availability also serves as a notice of potential impacts to
wetlands. In accordance with Executive Order 11990, the Draft EIS
includes a wetland assessment and statement of no practicable
alternatives to proposed impacts to wetlands.
Any final action by RUS related to the proposal will be subject to,
and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal, State and
local environmental laws and regulations, and completion of the
environmental review requirements as promulgated in RUS' Environmental
Policies and Procedures (7 CFR part 1794).
Nivin Elgohary,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Electric Program, Rural Utilities
Service.
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