Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability, 78252-78253 [2011-32282]

Download as PDF 78252 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 242 / Friday, December 16, 2011 / Notices Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site. You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Dated: December 13, 2011. Michael Yudin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. 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Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 12/12/2011 Through 12/16/2011 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EIS are available at: https:// www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ eisdata.html. EIS No. 20110417, Draft EIS, USFS, CA, Rubicon Trail Easement and Resource Improvement Project, Construction and Operation, Right-of-Way Grant, Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District, El Dorado County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/ 2012, Contact: Laura Hierholzer (530) 642–5187 EIS No. 20110418, Final EIS, NPS, WA, Ross Lake National Recreation Area Project, General Management Plan, Implementation, Skagit and Whatcom Counties, WA, Review Period Ends: 01/17/2012, Contact: Roy Zipp (360) 873–4590 Ext. 31 EIS No. 20110419, Final EIS, BR, CA, Suisun Marsh Habitat Management, E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 242 / Friday, December 16, 2011 / Notices Preservation, and Restoration Plan, Implementation, CA, Review Period Ends: 01/17/2012, Contact: Becky Victorine (916) 978–5035 EIS No. 20110420, Draft Supplement, USACE, TX, Clear Creek Reevaluation Study Project, Flood Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris Counties, TX, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/2012, Contact: Andrea Catanzaro (409) 766– 6346 EIS No. 20110421, Draft EIS, USFS, CA, Greys Mountain Ecological Restoration Project, Proposed Forest Management Treatments to Reduce Fire Hazard and Restore Forest Health, Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Ranger District, Madera County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/ 2012, Contact: Burt Stalter (559) 877– 2218 Ext. 3208 EIS No. 20110422, Draft EIS, RUS, 00, Hampton—Rochester—La Crosse Transmission System Improvement Project, Proposed Construction and Operation of a 345–Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line and Associated Facilities between Hampton, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/2012, Contact: Stephanie A. Strength (970) 403–3559 Amended Notices EIS No. 20110404, Draft EIS, BLM, NV, Mount Hope Project, Molybdenum Mining and Processing Operation in Eureka County, NV, Comment Period Ends: 03/01/2012, Contact: Angelica Rose (775) 635–4000 Revision to FR Notice Published 12/ 02/2011: Correction to Comment Period from 03/07/2012 to 03/01/2012 EIS No. 20110410, Draft EIS, FAA, CA, Gnoss Field Airport Project, Proposed Extension to Runway 13/31/, Funding, Marin County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 02/06/2012, Contact: Doug Pomeroy (650) 827– 7612. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Revision to FR Notice 12/09/2011: Correction to Contact Telephone Number. Dated: December 13, 2011. Cliff Rader, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2011–32282 Filed 12–15–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Dec 15, 2011 Jkt 226001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9508–1] New York State Prohibition of Discharges of Vessel Sewage; Final Affirmative Determination Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Determination. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Clean Water Act, Section 312(f)(3) (33 U.S.C. 1322(f)(3)), the State of New York has determined that the protection and enhancement of the quality of the New York State portions of Lake Ontario requires greater environmental protection and has petitioned the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 2, for a determination that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for those waters, so that the State may completely prohibit the discharge from all vessels of any sewage, whether treated or not, into such waters. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has proposed to establish a Vessel Waste No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for the New York State portion of Lake Ontario (‘‘Lake’’) including the waters of the Lake within the New York State boundary, stretching from the Niagara River (including the Niagara River up to Niagara Falls) in the west, to Tibbetts Point at the Lake’s outlet to the Saint Lawrence River in the east. The proposed No Discharge Zone encompasses approximately 3,675 square miles and 326 linear shoreline miles, including the navigable portions of the Lower Genesee, Oswego, and Black Rivers; numerous other tributaries, harbors, and embayments of the Lake including Irondequoit Bay, Sodus Bay, North/South Ponds, Henderson Bay, Black River Bay and Chautmont Bay; and an abundance of formally designated habitats and waterways of local, state, and national significance. NYSDEC certified the need for greater protection of the water quality. EPA hereby makes a final affirmative determination that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for Lake Ontario. EPA published a tentative affirmative determination on October 5, 2011 in the Federal Register. Public comments were solicited for 30 days and the comment period ended on November 4, 2011. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78253 EPA received a total of eight (8) comments via letter and email. The comment tally was seven (6) in favor of, and two (2) questioning or opposing the No Discharge Zone designation. All the relevant comments received have been considered in the final affirmative determination. This Federal Register document addresses comments submitted in response to the October 5, 2011 (Volume 76 No. 193) Federal Register document. Response to Comments 1. Comment: Several commenters, including boaters, paddlers and community advocates, expressed strong support for EPA’s action to establish a vessel waste no discharge zone for Lake Ontario. Some commenters pointed out that this action will reduce pathogens and chemicals, improve water quality and further protect and restore the Lake. EPA Response: EPA is in full agreement that designating Lake Ontario is an important step to further protect this valuable natural resource, water quality, wetlands and habitats throughout the U.S. portions of Lake Ontario. 2. Comment: One commenter stated that discharges from boats are a relatively small source of pollution compared to the pollution caused by farm runoff into the Lake. EPA Response: These comments go beyond the scope of EPA’s authority in this action. EPA’s authority here is limited to determining whether adequate pumpout facilities exist. Establishing a no discharge zone for vessel sewage will have a positive effect on water quality in the Lake. 3. Comment: One commenter expressed concerns about the conditions and availability of the pumpout facilities at Sodus Point in Lake Ontario. EPA Response: The criterion established by the Clean Vessel Act regarding the adequate number of pumpouts per vessel population is one pumpout per 300 to 600 vessels. NYSDEC has submitted pumpout information (including location, phone numbers, latitude/longitude, VHF channel, dates and hours of operation, fees, and capacity) outlining how areas of the Lake meet or exceed this criterion; therefore, EPA has determined that there are adequate pumpout facilities. EPA recognizes the importance of adequate pumpouts to service the boating activity within a given waterbody. New York State is responsible for ensuring that all of the facilities are accessible and operational. There are six pumpouts (Pultneyville Yacht Club, Sodus Bay Yacht Club, Krenzer Marine, Inc., Arney’s Marina, E:\FR\FM\16DEN1.SGM 16DEN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Environmental Impacts 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 12/12/2011 
Through 12/16/2011
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make 
public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's 
comment letters on EIS are available at: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html.

EIS No. 20110417, Draft EIS, USFS, CA, Rubicon Trail Easement and 
Resource Improvement Project, Construction and Operation, Right-of-Way 
Grant, Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District, El Dorado 
County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/2012, Contact: Laura Hierholzer 
(530) 642-5187
EIS No. 20110418, Final EIS, NPS, WA, Ross Lake National Recreation 
Area Project, General Management Plan, Implementation, Skagit and 
Whatcom Counties, WA, Review Period Ends: 01/17/2012, Contact: Roy Zipp 
(360) 873-4590 Ext. 31
EIS No. 20110419, Final EIS, BR, CA, Suisun Marsh Habitat Management,

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Preservation, and Restoration Plan, Implementation, CA, Review Period 
Ends: 01/17/2012, Contact: Becky Victorine (916) 978-5035
EIS No. 20110420, Draft Supplement, USACE, TX, Clear Creek Reevaluation 
Study Project, Flood Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration, 
Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris Counties, TX, Comment Period 
Ends: 01/30/2012, Contact: Andrea Catanzaro (409) 766-6346
EIS No. 20110421, Draft EIS, USFS, CA, Greys Mountain Ecological 
Restoration Project, Proposed Forest Management Treatments to Reduce 
Fire Hazard and Restore Forest Health, Sierra National Forest, Bass 
Lake Ranger District, Madera County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/30/
2012, Contact: Burt Stalter (559) 877-2218 Ext. 3208
EIS No. 20110422, Draft EIS, RUS, 00, Hampton--Rochester--La Crosse 
Transmission System Improvement Project, Proposed Construction and 
Operation of a 345-Kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line and Associated 
Facilities between Hampton, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin, Comment 
Period Ends: 01/30/2012, Contact: Stephanie A. Strength (970) 403-3559

Amended Notices

EIS No. 20110404, Draft EIS, BLM, NV, Mount Hope Project, Molybdenum 
Mining and Processing Operation in Eureka County, NV, Comment Period 
Ends: 03/01/2012, Contact: Angelica Rose (775) 635-4000

    Revision to FR Notice Published 12/02/2011: Correction to Comment 
Period from 03/07/2012 to 03/01/2012

EIS No. 20110410, Draft EIS, FAA, CA, Gnoss Field Airport Project, 
Proposed Extension to Runway 13/31/, Funding, Marin County, CA, Comment 
Period Ends: 02/06/2012, Contact: Doug Pomeroy (650) 827-7612.

    Revision to FR Notice 12/09/2011: Correction to Contact Telephone 
Number.

    Dated: December 13, 2011.
Cliff Rader,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 2011-32282 Filed 12-15-11; 8:45 am]
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