Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability, 8073-8074 [2018-03757]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2018 / Notices at (866) 208–FERC or on the FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the eLibrary link, select General Search from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and Docket Number excluding the last three digits (i.e., CP17–463), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at (866) 208–3676, TTY (202) 502–8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. Dated: February 16, 2018. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–03715 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2018–0079] [ER–FRL–9037– 7] Availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Environmental Assessment (EA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). AGENCY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality’s NEPA regulations, and EPA’s regulations for implementing NEPA, EPA has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential environmental impacts related to the issuance of credit assistance to the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) for State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loans under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. The EA evaluates the potential environmental impacts of water infrastructure projects funded under the WIFIA credit assistance program in compliance with NEPA and the required environmental cross-cutters and other federal, state, and local environmental reviews. Based on the environmental impact analysis in the EA, EPA has made a preliminary determination that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated from the issuance of the credit assistance to IFA. This notice initiates the 30-day review period and invites comments from Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian tribes, and daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Feb 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 the public regarding EPA’s preliminary determination. DATES: Comments must be received by March 25, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2018–0079 to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Please follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or withdrawn. The EPA may publish public comments received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Danusha Chandy, Water Infrastructure Division, Office of Wastewater Management, WIFIA Program, Mail Code: 4201T, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–2165; email address chandy.danusha@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA is seeking public comment regarding its preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to document its determination that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated from the issuance of credit assistance to IFA for SRF Loans under the WIFIA program. EPA invites the public to submit comments through Regulations.gov during the 30-day comment period following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Congress enacted the WIFIA as part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, as amended by sec. 1445 of Public Law 114–94 [1] and codified at 33 U.S.C. 3901–3914. WIFIA establishes a new federal credit program for water infrastructure projects to be administered by EPA. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8073 The proposed federal action under consideration in this EA is approving or denying IFA’s application by either issuing or not issuing a WIFIA loan. The IFA provides loans for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of eligible water and wastewater infrastructure projects as described in section 603(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383(c)) and section 1452(a)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–12(a)(2)). IFA applied for a WIFIA loan to help fund the 2017 3rd Quarter Project Priority Lists for the Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF) and Clean Water SRF (CWSRF) Loan Programs for projects applying for financial assistance in State Fiscal Year 2017. The proposed action involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance for a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, which are eligible for WIFIA credit assistance. The environmental review process, which is documented by the EA, indicates that no potential significant adverse environmental impacts are anticipated from the proposed action. The EA, which analyzed the potential environmental impacts of issuing of credit assistance to IFA for SRF Loans under the WIFIA program, considered the potential environmental impacts from water and waste water infrastructure projects. Based on the environmental impact analysis in the EA, EPA has determined that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated from the issuance of credit assistance to IFA for SRF Loans and the proposed action does not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, making the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) unnecessary. Therefore, EPA is issuing a preliminary FONSI. Dated: February 20, 2018. Kelly Knight, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2018–03730 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9037–8] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–7156 or https://www2.epa.gov/nepa. E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1 8074 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 37 / Friday, February 23, 2018 / Notices Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 02/12/2018 through 02/16/2018 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 EISs are available at: https:// cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-nepa-public/ action/eis/search EIS No. 20180021, Final, USFWS, CA, City of San Diego Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan EIS/EIR, Review Period Ends: 03/26/2018, Contact: Susan Wynn, 760–431–9440 EIS No. 20180022, Final, USFS, BLM, USFWS, ID, Coeur d’ Alene Basin Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, Review Period Ends: 03/26/2018, Contact: Jeffrey Johnson, 208–765–7442 EIS No. 20180023, Final, USAF, AK, Proposal to Improve F–22 Operational Efficiency at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska, Review Period Ends: 03/26/2018, Contact: Major Matthew Smith, 907–552–8151 EIS No. 20180024, Draft, USFS, OR, East Hills Project DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement, Comment Period Ends: 04/09/2018, Contact: Jody Perozzi, 541–353–2723 Amended Notices EIS No. 20170243, Draft, DOT, TX Dallas to Houston High Speed Rail DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement, Comment Period Ends: 02/20/2018, Contact: Kevin Wright (202) 493–0845, Revision to FR Notice Published 12/22/2017; Correction to Extend Comment Period from 02/20/ 2018 to 03/09/2018 Dated: February 20, 2018. Kelly Knight, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2018–03757 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES [DA 18–124] Incentive Auction Task Force and Media Bureau Announce Post Incentive Auction Special Displacement Window April 10, 2018 Through May 15, 2018 and Make Location and Channel Data Available Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Feb 22, 2018 Jkt 244001 The Incentive Auction Task Force and Media Bureau provide sixty days’ advance notice of the opening of a displacement application filing window for low power television, TV translator stations, and analog-to-digital replacement translators that were displaced by the incentive auction and repacking process. The IATF and Media Bureau also announce that simultaneous with the release of the Public Notice they are releasing a channel study to assist stations in identifying potential new channels in the repacked television bands. DATES: The Special Displacement Window will open April 10, 2018 and will close on May 15, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaun Maher, Video Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Shaun.Maher@fcc.gov, (202) 418–2324. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Incentive Auction Task Force (IATF) and the Media Bureau hereby provide sixty days’ advance notice of the opening of a displacement application filing window for low power television (LPTV), TV translator stations, and analog-to-digital replacement translators (DRT) (referred to collectively as ‘‘LPTV/translator stations’’) that were displaced by the incentive auction and repacking process (Special Displacement Window). The Special Displacement Window will open on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, and close on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The IATF and Media Bureau also announce that simultaneous with the release of this Public Notice they are releasing a channel study to assist stations in identifying potential new channels in the repacked television bands. The Public Notice provides details regarding the channel study, reiterate some of the eligibility and filing procedures for the window, and lifts the displacement application filing freeze for eligible stations. The Public Notice also reminds eligible full power television stations that they may begin filing applications for digital-to-digital replacement translators (DTDRTs) on April 10, 2018. The Commission in 2015 sought comment on whether to preserve a vacant television channel for use by unlicensed white space devices and wireless microphones in all areas of the country. See Preservation of One Vacant Channel in the UHF Television Band For Use By White Space Devices and Wireless Microphones, MB Docket No. 15–146, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 30 FCC Rcd 6711 (2015). In that SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 proceeding, the Commission proposed that applications filed in the displacement window would have to demonstrate that they do not eliminate the last remaining vacant channel in their proposed service area. Id. at 6719, para. 17. While the Commission has not issued an order in this proceeding to date, it is noted that the opening of the displacement window and acceptance of displacement applications does not preclude the preservation of a vacant television channel. Because new 600 MHz licensees have already begun to deploy service in the 600 MHz Band and the earliest transitioning full-power and Class A stations will begin testing on their post-auction channels in a few months, the IATF and Media Bureau believe time is of the essence in opening the special displacement window and processing displacement applications in order to ‘‘preserve the important services provided by LPTV and TV translator stations.’’ In the Matter of Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions, Report and Order, 29 FCC Rcd 6567, 6576, para. 21 (2014). In addition, the IATF and Media Bureau expect that in many areas of the country there will likely be vacant channels available even after displacement applications are processed and granted. Channel Study. As described more fully in the Appendix to the Public Notice, the IATF and Media Bureau have compiled and are releasing data that identifies locations and channels where LPTV/translator stations filing applications in the Special Displacement Window likely cannot propose displacement facilities because of the presence of non-displaced LPTV/ translator stations and permittees, full power and Class A television stations, or land mobile operations. The release of this data satisfies the Commission’s directive to provide channel availability data to assist eligible LPTV/TV translator stations sixty days prior to the opening of the Special Displacement Window. See Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 03– 185, Third Report and Order and Fourth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 30 FCC Rcd 14927, 14946–47, paras. 40–42 (2015). Identification of the locations and channels where eligible LPTV/ translator stations likely cannot operate will provide important information to help facilitate the LPTV/translator displacement application process. Stations are encouraged to use this information to help identify available channels and to use TVStudy to ensure E:\FR\FM\23FEN1.SGM 23FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General 
Information 202-564-7156 or https://www2.epa.gov/nepa.


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Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 02/12/2018 through 02/16/2018
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 EISs are available at: https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-nepa-public/action/eis/search

EIS No. 20180021, Final, USFWS, CA, City of San Diego Vernal Pool 
Habitat Conservation Plan EIS/EIR, Review Period Ends: 03/26/2018, 
Contact: Susan Wynn, 760-431-9440
EIS No. 20180022, Final, USFS, BLM, USFWS, ID, Coeur d' Alene Basin 
Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, Review Period 
Ends: 03/26/2018, Contact: Jeffrey Johnson, 208-765-7442
EIS No. 20180023, Final, USAF, AK, Proposal to Improve F-22 Operational 
Efficiency at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Review Period 
Ends: 03/26/2018, Contact: Major Matthew Smith, 907-552-8151
EIS No. 20180024, Draft, USFS, OR, East Hills Project DRAFT 
Environmental Impact Statement, Comment Period Ends: 04/09/2018, 
Contact: Jody Perozzi, 541-353-2723

Amended Notices

EIS No. 20170243, Draft, DOT, TX Dallas to Houston High Speed Rail 
DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement, Comment Period Ends: 02/20/2018, 
Contact: Kevin Wright (202) 493-0845, Revision to FR Notice Published 
12/22/2017; Correction to Extend Comment Period from 02/20/2018 to 03/
09/2018

    Dated: February 20, 2018.
Kelly Knight,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 2018-03757 Filed 2-22-18; 8:45 am]
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