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which would be necessary to approve
the final MPO.
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Final EIS and Record of Decision
The Forest Supervisor plans to release
a draft ROD in conjunction with the
final EIS. The draft ROD would address
the decision on approval of the MPO.
The decision would be subject to 36
CFR part 218, Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review
Process. If forest plan amendments are
required, then the draft decision may
also be subject to 36 CFR part 219,
subpart B, Pre-decisional Administrative
Review Process.
Following resolution of objections to
the draft ROD, a final ROD would be
issued. PVMC would have an
opportunity to appeal the decision as set
forth at 36 CFR part 214, Postdecisional
Administrative Review Process for
Occupancy or Use of National Forest
System Lands and Resources.
Prior to approval of the MPO, PVMC
may be required to modify the proposed
MPO to align it with the description of
the selected alternative in the final ROD.
In addition, the TNF Forest Supervisor
would require PVMC to submit a
reclamation bond or other acceptable
financial assurance to ensure that NFS
lands and resources involved with the
mining operation are reclaimed in
accordance with the approved MPO and
Forest Service requirements for
environmental protection (36 CFR 228.8
and 228.13). After the Forest Service has
determined that the MPO conforms to
the ROD and that the reclamation bond
is acceptable, the TNF Forest Supervisor
would approve the MPO.
Implementation of mining operations
that affect NFS lands and resources may
not commence until the MPO is
approved and the reclamation bond or
other financial assurance is in place.
Preliminary Issues
Issues to be analyzed in the EIS will
be developed during the scoping
process. Preliminary issues expected to
be analyzed include potential impacts
to: Groundwater and surface water
quantity and quality; riparian and
aquatic areas and springs; biological
resources, including threatened and
endangered species and Forest Service
sensitive species; historical and cultural
resources; air quality; socioeconomics;
transportation and traffic; noise; visual
resources; and recreation. This list is
subject to change based on comments
received from the public and resource
agencies.
Permits or Licenses Required
The following is a list of permits for
Pinto Valley Mine: Permits associated
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with groundwater withdrawal and dam
safety permits (Arizona Department of
Water Resources); air quality Class II
synthetic minor permit (Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality),
Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System process and stormwater permits,
Aquifer Protection Permit, and public
water supply permit (Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality);
Mined Land Reclamation Plan (Arizona
State Mine Inspector); letter agreement
for a commercial vehicle staging area
(Arizona Department of Transportation);
and other required permits. Because the
Pinto Valley Mine is an operating mine,
PVMC already holds required permits.
PVMC would update and amend
permits for additional activities
proposed in the MPO, as required.
Scoping Process
This notice of intent initiates the
scoping process, which guides the
development of the Pinto Valley Mine
EIS. Public comments may be submitted
to TNF in a variety of ways, including:
By email, via the project Web site, by
mail, and by facsimile. In addition, TNF
will conduct two open houses during
the scoping process through which
members of the public can learn about
the proposed action and the NEPA
review process, and submit comments.
Comments sought by TNF include
specific comments related to the
proposed action, appropriate
information that could be pertinent to
the description of baseline resource
conditions and analysis of
environmental effects, identification of
significant issues, identification of
reasonably foreseeable actions that
should be considered in the cumulative
analysis, and identification of potential
design features and alternatives.
Written comments may be sent to:
Pinto Valley Mine EIS Comments, 2324
E McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.
Comments may also be sent by email to:
Comment@pintovalleymineeis.us, or
sent by facsimile to (602) 225–5302.
It is important that reviewers provide
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 and specific
recommendations wherever possible.
When submitting comments, please
keep them specific to this proposal only.
Comments which are not specific to the
project and project area will be deemed
outside the scope of the analysis and
will not be considered. If you are
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including references, citations, or
additional information to be considered
for this project, please provide a copy
and specify exactly how the material
relates to the project. Also indicate
exactly what part of the material you
would like us to consider (such as page
or figure number). 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,
anonymous comments will not provide
the agency with the ability to provide
the respondent with subsequent
environmental documents.
Dated: March 21, 2017.
Jeanne M. Higgins,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest
System.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity;
Comment Request
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
United States Department of
Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service
(RUS) invites comments on this
information collection for which
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) will be requested.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by May 30, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas P. Dickson, Acting Director,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., STOP 1522,
Room 5164 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250–1522.
Telephone: (202) 690–4492. Email:
thomas.dickson@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office
of Management and Budget’s (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 1320)
implementing provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13) requires that interested
members of the public and affected
agencies have an opportunity to
comment on information collection and
recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an
information collection that RUS is
submitting to OMB for approval.
SUMMARY:
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Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
Ways to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology. Comments may be sent to:
Thomas P. Dickson, Acting Director,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, STOP 1522,
1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–1522. Email:
thomas.dickson@wdc.usda.gov.
Title: Technical Assistance Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0112.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service
is authorized by section 306 of the
Consolidated Farm and Rural
Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to
make loans to public agencies,
American Indian tribes, and nonprofit
corporations to fund the development of
drinking water, wastewater, and solid
waste disposal facilities in rural areas
with populations of up to 10,000
residents. Under the CONACT, 7 U.S.C.
1925(a), as amended, section
306(a)(14)(A) authorizes Technical
Assistance and Training grants, and 7
U.S.C. 1932(b), section 310B authorizes
Solid Waste Management grants. Grants
are made for 100 percent of the cost of
assistance. The Technical Assistance
and Training Grants and Solid Waste
Management Grants programs are
administered through 7 CFR part 1775.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
for this collection of information is
estimated to average 3 hours per
response.
Respondents: Not-for-profit
institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
142.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 17.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 6,250.
Copies of this information collection
can be obtained from Thomas P.
Dickson, Program Development and
Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 690–4492.
All responses to this notice will be
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summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: March 16, 2017.
Christopher McLean,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity;
Comment Request
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Rural Utilities Service, invites
comments on this information
collection for which the Agency intends
to request approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by May 30, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas P. Dickson, Deputy Director,
Program Development & Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, USDA,
1400 Independence Ave. SW., STOP
1522, Room 5164 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250–1522.
Telephone: (202) 690–4492. (202) FAX:
(202) 720–8435. Thomas.Dickson@
wdc.usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: 7 CFR 1753,
Telecommunications System
Construction Policies and Procedures.
OMB Control Number: 0572–0059.
Type of Request: Extension of a
currently approved collection package.
Abstract: In order to facilitate the
programmatic interest of the RE Act,
and, in order to assure that loans made
or guaranteed by the Agency are
adequately secured, the Agency, as a
secured lender, has established certain
forms for materials, equipment and
construction of electric and
telecommunications systems. The use of
standard forms, construction contracts,
and procurement procedures helps
assure the Agency that appropriate
standards and specifications are
maintained, the Agency’s loan security
is not adversely affected; and the loan
response. In an effort to improve
customer service provided to RUS rural
borrowers, the Agency continues to
revise, consolidate, and/or streamline its
current contracts and contracting
procedures.
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Respondents: Business or other forprofit and non-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
513.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 9.
Estimate Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 8,434 hours.
Copies of this information collection
can be requested from MaryPat Daskal,
Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service by
telephone at (202) 720–7853 or email:
MaryPat.Daskdal@wdc.usda.gov.
Comments are invited on (a) Whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of burden including
the validity of the methodology and
assumption used; (c) Ways to enhance
the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
Ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques on
other forms of information technology.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: March 22, 2017.
Christopher A. McLean,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
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Notice of Public Meeting of the Oregon
Advisory Committee
U.S. Commission on Civil
Rights.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given,
pursuant to the provisions of the rules
and regulations of the U.S. Commission
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) that a meeting of the Oregon
Advisory Committee (Committee) to the
Commission will be held at 1:00 p.m.
(Pacific Time) Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
The purpose of the meeting is for the
Committee to consider and discuss
potential topics for their FY17 civil
rights project.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.
PST.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
invites comments on this information collection for which approval from
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will be requested.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by May 30, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas P. Dickson, Acting Director,
Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural Utilities Service,
1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 1522, Room 5164 South Building,
Washington, DC 20250-1522. Telephone: (202) 690-4492. Email:
thomas.dickson@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)
regulation (5 CFR part 1320) implementing provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) requires that interested members
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection that RUS
is submitting to OMB for approval.
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Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to: Thomas
P. Dickson, Acting Director, Program Development and Regulatory
Analysis, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP
1522, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-1522. Email:
thomas.dickson@wdc.usda.gov.
Title: Technical Assistance Programs.
OMB Control Number: 0572-0112.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Rural Utilities Service is authorized by section 306
of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926) to
make loans to public agencies, American Indian tribes, and nonprofit
corporations to fund the development of drinking water, wastewater, and
solid waste disposal facilities in rural areas with populations of up
to 10,000 residents. Under the CONACT, 7 U.S.C. 1925(a), as amended,
section 306(a)(14)(A) authorizes Technical Assistance and Training
grants, and 7 U.S.C. 1932(b), section 310B authorizes Solid Waste
Management grants. Grants are made for 100 percent of the cost of
assistance. The Technical Assistance and Training Grants and Solid
Waste Management Grants programs are administered through 7 CFR part
1775.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting for this collection of
information is estimated to average 3 hours per response.
Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 142.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 17.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 6,250.
Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Thomas
P. Dickson, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, at (202) 690-
4492. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in
the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of
public record.
Dated: March 16, 2017.
Christopher McLean,
Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-06026 Filed 3-27-17; 8:45 am]
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