74 FR 175 pgs. 46769-46770 - Environmental Impact Statements andRegulations; Availability of EPA Comments
Type: NOTICEVolume: 74Number: 175Pages: 46769 - 46770
Docket number: [ER-FRL-8597-3]
FR document: [FR Doc. E9-21943 Filed 9-10-09; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-8597-3]
Environmental Impact Statements andRegulations; Availability of EPA Comments
Availability of EPA comments preparedpursuant to the Environmental ReviewProcess (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202-564-7146.
An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated July 17, 2009 (74 FR 34754).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20090208, ERP No. D-FHW-F40449-IL, Illinois 336 Corridor Project (Federal Aid Primary Route 315), Proposed Macomb Bypass in McDonough County, to I-474 west of Peoria in Peoria County, Funding, McDonough, Fulton and Peoria Counties, IL
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetland, floodplain, air quality, and upland forest impacts. EPA also requested additional information on traffic levels. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090237, ERP No. D-UMC-E11070-NC, U.S. Marine Corps Grow the Force at MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, and MCAS Cherry Point, To Provide the Infrastructure To Support the Permanent Increases at these three Installations, U.S. Army Corps Section 404 and 10 Permits, City of Jacksonville, NC
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about aquatic habitat, wetland, and water quality impacts. EPA recommended that the USMC consider a hybrid alternative to minimize impacts to wetlands and other jurisdictional waters. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090239, ERP No. D-AFS-L65574-OR, Big Summit Allotment Management Plan, Proposes to Reauthorize Cattle Term Grazing Permits, Construct Range Improvements, and Restore Riparian Vegetation on Five Allotments, Lookout Mountain Ranger District, Ochoco National Forest, Crook County, OR
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to water quality within creeks that are already on the Oregon State's 303(d) list andsubsequent impacts to aquatic resources. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090242, ERP No. D-IBR-K39118-CA,Delta-Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct IntertieProject, Construction and Operation of a PumpingPlant and Pipeline Connection, San LuisDelta-Mendota Water Authority Project, CentralValley Project, Alameda and San JoaquinCounties, CA
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns aboutwater supply reliability and the ability to meetwater delivery targets. EPA recommended the FEISdescribe efforts to better align contractobligations with existing and future watersupplies; and explore reduced inflow and exportscenarios.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20090252, ERP No. D-NPS-D65041-DC,White-Tailed Deer Management Plan, To Develop aWhite-Tailed Deer Management Plan that SupportsLong-Term Protection, Preservation andRestoration of Native Vegetation and otherNatural and Cultural Resources in Rock Creek Park,Washington, DC
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project, butrecommends that the project team continue to workwith other agencies regarding deer managementissues.Rating LO.
Final EISs
EIS No. 20090258, ERP No. F-FRC-E05104-00,Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project (FERC No.2232), Application for Hydroelectric License,Catawba and Wateree Rivers in Burke, McDowell,Caldwell, Catawba, Alexander, Iredell,Mecklenburg, Lincoln and Gaston Counties, NC andYork, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield and KershawCounties, SC
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concernsabout impacts to aquatic species in the CatawbaRiver below the Bridgewater development.
EIS No. 20090260, ERP No. F-COE-G39049-TX,Calhoun Port Authority's, Proposed Matagorda ShipChannel Improvement Project to Widen and DeepenBerthing Facilities, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and404 Permits, Calhoun and Matagorda Counties, TX
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to thepreparing agency.
EIS No. 20090282, ERP No. F-FRC-D05126-VA, SmithMountain Pumped Storage Project (FERC No.2210-169). Application for Hydropower License tocontinue Operating the 636-megawatt PumpedStorage Project, Roanoke River, Smith MountainPumped Storage Project (FERC No. 2210-169).Application for Hydropower License to continueOperating the 636-megawatt Pumped StorageProject, Roanoke River, Bedford, Campbell,Franklin, and Pittsylvania Counties, VA
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about watertemperature, aquatic life and wetland impacts.EPA requested additional information onavoidance, minimization, and mitigation measuresfor the above impacts.
EIS No. 20090293, ERP No. F-NPS-D61062-PA,White-Tailed Deer Management Plan, Development ofa Deer Management Strategy that SupportsProtection, Preservation, and Restoration ofNative Vegetation, Implementation, Valley ForgeNational Historical Park, Chester and MontgomeryCounties, PA
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.
EIS No. 20090261, ERP No. FS-GSA-D81027-MD, U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) HeadquartersConsolidation, Master Plan Update, FederalResearch Center at White Oak, Silver Spring,Montgomery County, MD
Summary: EPA's previous concerns have been resolved;therefore, EPA does not object to the proposedaction.
Dated: September 8, 2009.
Kenneth Mittelholtz,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E9-21943 Filed 9-10-09; 8:45 am]
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