Dredged Material Management Options in the New York Bight, 24796-24797 [2025-10540]

Download as PDF 24796 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 112 / Thursday, June 12, 2025 / Notices time limitation should be waived and provide justification by reference to factors set forth in Rule 214(d) of the Commission’s Rules and Regulations.11 A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies (paper or electronic) of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. Tracking the Proceeding Throughout the proceeding, additional information about the project will be available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208– FERC, or on the FERC website at www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link as described above. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of all formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. 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[FR Doc. 2025–10677 Filed 6–11–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2660–038] khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Woodland Pulp, LLC; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission or FERC) regulations, 18 CFR part 380, Commission staff reviewed Woodland Pulp, LLC’s application for surrender of license for the Forest City Project No. 2660 and have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the 11 18 CFR 385.214(b)(3) and (d). VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jun 11, 2025 Jkt 265001 project.1 The licensee proposes to surrender its license and leave the project dam in place and operational. The project is located on the East Branch of the St. Croix River in Washington and Aroostook counties, Maine. The project does not occupy Federal land. The EA contains Commission staff’s analysis of the potential environmental effects of the proposed surrender, alternatives to the proposed action, and concludes that the proposed surrender would not constitute a major Federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The EA may be viewed on the Commission’s website at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number (P–2660) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. All comments must be filed by July 7, 2025. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission’s eFiling system at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support. In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P–2660–038. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including 1 The unique identification number for documents relating to this environmental review is EAXX–019–20–000–1731404846. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 landowners, Tribal members, and others access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ferc.gov. For further information, contact Michael Calloway at 202–502–8041 or Michael.calloway@ferc.gov. Dated: June 6, 2025. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2025–10676 Filed 6–11–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 12819–01–R2] Dredged Material Management Options in the New York Bight Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of intent to scope environmental review document. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing an environmental document consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to inform its consideration of dredged material management options in the New York Bight. The EPA designates ocean sites for activities permitted or authorized under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (MPRSA) and is responsible for continuing site management, including monitoring. The environmental review document will provide the information necessary to evaluate the potential for adverse impacts to the environment and other ocean uses, and to identify a preferred alternative that meets the EPA’s site selection criteria. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 14, 2025. The EPA will hold virtual meetings on June 24 and June 26, 2025 to share information and solicit public input on alternatives being considered for continued ocean management of Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS)-suitable dredged material. To register for these meetings or to obtain additional information, please visit the EPA Region 2 Ocean Management website at https:// www.epa.gov/marine-protectionpermitting/region-2-ocean-dredgedmaterial-management-new-york-bightatlantic. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 112 / Thursday, June 12, 2025 / Notices Please refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY section for additional information on the public meetings. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, by any of the following methods: • Email: Region2_MPRSA@epa.gov. Include ‘‘NEPA’’ in the subject line of the message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Reiss, EPA Region 2 Water Division, Dredging, Sediments & Oceans Section, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, phone: 212–637–3799, email: Region2_MPRSA@epa.gov. Additional information is available on the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/marineprotection-permitting/region-2-oceandredged-material-management-newyork-bight-atlantic. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA intends to prepare an environmental assessment document consistent with NEPA to inform its options for dredged material management in the New York Bight. The environmental review document will provide the information necessary to evaluate potential adverse impacts on the environment and other ocean uses and to identify a preferred alternative that meets the EPA’s site selection criteria at 40 CFR 228.5 and 228.6. Need for Action: Dredging is essential for maintaining safe navigation in ports and harbors in and around New York and New Jersey. Since 1997, 88 million cubic yards of dredged material from the New York/New Jersey Harbor region that meets MPRSA sediment quality standards has been placed as ‘‘remediation material’’ to improve ecological conditions on the seabed at the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS), located 3.3 miles east of Highlands, New Jersey, and 7.7 miles south of Rockaway, New York. Prior to that time, the HARS bottom was adversely affected by legacy pollutants accumulated over an extended period of American history. The HARS is nearing its remediation goal of placement of one meter of remediation dredged material over the site. Considering the HARS’s status, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) New York District compared the volume of dredged material estimated to be generated over the next 20 years to the capacity of all the nearby existing sites used to manage NY/NJ Harbor dredged material. As a result of the comparison, the Army Corps identified a shortfall in dredged material management capacity. Accordingly, the Army Corps has requested that the EPA evaluate alternatives for meeting future needs for managing HARS-suitable dredged material in the New York Bight khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES INFORMATION VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jun 11, 2025 Jkt 265001 and to initiate any site designation or modification actions necessary. Alternatives: Alternatives that the EPA may consider include: the continued placement of dredged material meeting current remediation standards in portions of the HARS; designation of one or more additional sites for beneficial use of HARS-suitable dredged material to remediate other areas of New York Bight seafloor adversely affected by historical contamination on the seafloor; and options for use of certain types of HARS-suitable materials to create or enhance seafloor habitat. Scoping: This NOI commences the public scoping process for the project. The EPA is soliciting input from federal, state, and local governments, industry, non-governmental organizations, and the public on the range of alternatives considered, specific environmental issues to be evaluated in the NEPA document, and the potential impacts of alternatives for managing HARS-suitable dredged material in the New York Bight. Registration information for virtual scoping meetings regarding this project is available at the EPA website listed above. Comments received at the virtual scoping meetings will be considered as part of the record. Comments can be submitted via email to: Region2_ MPRSA@epa.gov. Comments will be accepted for a period of 30 days following the date of this notice. Estimated Date of Draft NEPA Document: September 2025. Dated: May 29, 2025. Michael Martucci, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 2. [FR Doc. 2025–10540 Filed 6–11–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day–25–24EG] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request titled ‘‘Documenting Outcomes Associated with Persistent Tic Disorders (including Tourette Syndrome) in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults through Surveillance’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24797 published a ‘‘Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations’’ notice on April 5, 2024 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC did not receive comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments. CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: (a) Evaluate 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) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 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, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses; and (e) Assess information collection costs. To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639–7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Direct written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–5806. Provide written comments within 30 days of notice publication. 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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 112 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24796-24797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-10540]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 12819-01-R2]


Dredged Material Management Options in the New York Bight

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of intent to scope environmental review document.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing an 
environmental document consistent with the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) to inform its consideration of dredged material 
management options in the New York Bight. The EPA designates ocean 
sites for activities permitted or authorized under the Marine 
Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (MPRSA) and is 
responsible for continuing site management, including monitoring. The 
environmental review document will provide the information necessary to 
evaluate the potential for adverse impacts to the environment and other 
ocean uses, and to identify a preferred alternative that meets the 
EPA's site selection criteria.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 14, 2025. The EPA 
will hold virtual meetings on June 24 and June 26, 2025 to share 
information and solicit public input on alternatives being considered 
for continued ocean management of Historic Area Remediation Site 
(HARS)-suitable dredged material. To register for these meetings or to 
obtain additional information, please visit the EPA Region 2 Ocean 
Management website at https://www.epa.gov/marine-protection-permitting/region-2-ocean-dredged-material-management-new-york-bight-atlantic.

[[Page 24797]]

    Please refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for 
additional information on the public meetings.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, by any of the following methods:
     Email: [email protected]. Include ``NEPA'' in the 
subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Reiss, EPA Region 2 Water 
Division, Dredging, Sediments & Oceans Section, 290 Broadway, New York, 
NY 10007, phone: 212-637-3799, email: [email protected]. Additional 
information is available on the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/marine-protection-permitting/region-2-ocean-dredged-material-management-new-york-bight-atlantic.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EPA intends to prepare an environmental 
assessment document consistent with NEPA to inform its options for 
dredged material management in the New York Bight. The environmental 
review document will provide the information necessary to evaluate 
potential adverse impacts on the environment and other ocean uses and 
to identify a preferred alternative that meets the EPA's site selection 
criteria at 40 CFR 228.5 and 228.6.
    Need for Action: Dredging is essential for maintaining safe 
navigation in ports and harbors in and around New York and New Jersey. 
Since 1997, 88 million cubic yards of dredged material from the New 
York/New Jersey Harbor region that meets MPRSA sediment quality 
standards has been placed as ``remediation material'' to improve 
ecological conditions on the seabed at the Historic Area Remediation 
Site (HARS), located 3.3 miles east of Highlands, New Jersey, and 7.7 
miles south of Rockaway, New York. Prior to that time, the HARS bottom 
was adversely affected by legacy pollutants accumulated over an 
extended period of American history. The HARS is nearing its 
remediation goal of placement of one meter of remediation dredged 
material over the site.
    Considering the HARS's status, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
(Army Corps) New York District compared the volume of dredged material 
estimated to be generated over the next 20 years to the capacity of all 
the nearby existing sites used to manage NY/NJ Harbor dredged material. 
As a result of the comparison, the Army Corps identified a shortfall in 
dredged material management capacity. Accordingly, the Army Corps has 
requested that the EPA evaluate alternatives for meeting future needs 
for managing HARS-suitable dredged material in the New York Bight and 
to initiate any site designation or modification actions necessary.
    Alternatives: Alternatives that the EPA may consider include: the 
continued placement of dredged material meeting current remediation 
standards in portions of the HARS; designation of one or more 
additional sites for beneficial use of HARS-suitable dredged material 
to remediate other areas of New York Bight seafloor adversely affected 
by historical contamination on the seafloor; and options for use of 
certain types of HARS-suitable materials to create or enhance seafloor 
habitat.
    Scoping: This NOI commences the public scoping process for the 
project. The EPA is soliciting input from federal, state, and local 
governments, industry, non-governmental organizations, and the public 
on the range of alternatives considered, specific environmental issues 
to be evaluated in the NEPA document, and the potential impacts of 
alternatives for managing HARS-suitable dredged material in the New 
York Bight. Registration information for virtual scoping meetings 
regarding this project is available at the EPA website listed above. 
Comments received at the virtual scoping meetings will be considered as 
part of the record. Comments can be submitted via email to: 
[email protected]. Comments will be accepted for a period of 30 
days following the date of this notice.
    Estimated Date of Draft NEPA Document: September 2025.

    Dated: May 29, 2025.
Michael Martucci,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 2.
[FR Doc. 2025-10540 Filed 6-11-25; 8:45 am]
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