Ouachita National Forest; Scott and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas; Heavener Coal Leasing Project; Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, 73353 [2024-20341]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / Notices The proposed ASAOC between the Forest Service, the Department of Justice, and respondents, is entered into in accordance with section 122(g)(4) of CERCLA, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9622(g)(4). Among other things, the ASAOC requires respondents to voluntarily relinquish their special use permit to the Forest Service to resolve respondents’ potential civil liability under section 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607. The ASAOC further requires respondents to release the United States from any collateral action which may be brought by respondents as a result of the voluntary relinquishment of their special use permit. The Forest Service will provide full and complete contribution protection for respondents with regard to the site pursuant to sections 113(f)(2) and 122(g)(5) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f)(2) and 9622(g)(5), or as otherwise may be provided by law, in accordance with section XIV of the ASAOC (Effect of Settlement/Contribution); and will release respondents from obligations of their special use permit requiring removal of improvements upon the affected property. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the United States will receive written comments relating to the ASAOC. The United States will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the ASAOC if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jody Holzworth, Deputy Regional Forester, Pacific Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 2024–20340 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Ouachita National Forest; Scott and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas; Heavener Coal Leasing Project; Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice; withdrawal. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Ouachita National Forest is withdrawing its notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Heavener Coal Leasing Project. The original notice of intent was published in the Federal Register (FR SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Sep 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Vol. 88, No. 246) on December 26, 2023. The Ouachita National Forest’s decision to withdraw the notice of intent is based on the project proponent’s (Ouro Mining Inc.) decision to withdraw their request for a lease of Federal metallurgical coal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning this notice should be directed to the Southern Region’s Lead Executive for Energy and Infrastructure, Mike Donaldson, at michael.donaldson1@usda.gov or 404– 556–1081. Individuals who use telecommunications devices for the hearing impaired may call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. Keith Lannom, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2024–20341 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE National Agricultural Statistics Service Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Stocks Reports. Revision to burden hours will be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling design, and/or questionnaire length. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by November 12, 2024 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number 0535–0007, by any of the following methods: • Email: OMBofficer@nass.usda.gov. Include docket number above in the subject line of the message. • E-fax: (855) 838–6382. • Mail: Mail any paper, disk, or CD– ROM submissions to: Richard Hopper, NASS Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250– 2024. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Hand deliver to: Richard Hopper, NASS SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73353 Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5336 South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph J. Prusacki, Acting Associate Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, (202)720–2707. Copies of this information collection and related instructions can be obtained without charge from Richard Hopper, NASS— OMB Clearance Officer, at (202)720– 2206 or at ombofficer@nass.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Stocks Reports. OMB Control Number: 0535–0007. Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, 2025. Type of Request: Intent to Seek Approval to Revise and Extend an Information Collection for 3 years. Abstract: The primary objective of the National Agricultural Statistics Service is to prepare and issue State and national estimates of crop and livestock production, stocks, disposition, and prices. The Stocks Report surveys, provide estimates of stocks of grains, hops, oilseeds, peanuts, potatoes, and rice that are stored off-farm. These offfarm stocks are combined with on-farm stocks to estimate stocks in all positions. The grain Stocks Reports are a principle economic indicator as defined by OMB. Stocks statistics are used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help administer programs; by State agencies to develop, research, and promote the marketing of products; and by producers and buyers to find their best market opportunity(s). The Stocks Reports are instrumental in providing timely, accurate data to help grain market participants. Since the previous approval, NASS made minor adjustments to the number of respondents contacted and the overall respondent burden based on regular list maintenance activities. The current expiration date for this docket is April 30, 2025. NASS intends to request that the survey be approved for another 3 years. Authority: These data will be collected under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 2204(a). Individually identifiable data collected under this authority are governed by section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2276, which requires USDA to afford strict confidentiality to nonaggregated data provided by respondents. This Notice is submitted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.), and Office of Management and Budget regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 73353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20341]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Ouachita National Forest; Scott and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas; 
Heavener Coal Leasing Project; Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To 
Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The Ouachita National Forest is withdrawing its notice of 
intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Heavener 
Coal Leasing Project. The original notice of intent was published in 
the Federal Register (FR Vol. 88, No. 246) on December 26, 2023. The 
Ouachita National Forest's decision to withdraw the notice of intent is 
based on the project proponent's (Ouro Mining Inc.) decision to 
withdraw their request for a lease of Federal metallurgical coal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning this notice 
should be directed to the Southern Region's Lead Executive for Energy 
and Infrastructure, Mike Donaldson, at [email protected] or 
404-556-1081. Individuals who use telecommunications devices for the 
hearing impaired may call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay 
Service, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.

Keith Lannom,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-20341 Filed 9-9-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P

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