72 FR 12 pgs. 2511-2512 - Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments
Type: NOTICEVolume: 72Number: 12Pages: 2511 - 2512
Docket number: [ER-FRL-6683-3]
FR document: [FR Doc. E7-697 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-6683-3]
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments
Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant 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 202-564-7167.An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements(EISs) was published in the Federal Register datedApril 7, 2006 (71 FR 17845).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20060402, ERP No. D-NOA-K39102-CA, Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones and MontereyBay National Marine Sanctuaries, Proposes a Series of Regulatory Changes, Offshore of Northern/Central, CA.
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.Rating LO.
EIS No. 20060461, ERP No. D-USN-E11061-FL, BocaChica Field, Restoration of Clear Zones andStormwater Drainage Systems, Implementation,Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Monroe County,FL.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetlands and mangrove forest impacts. EPA recommended that the final document include an analysis of the comprehensive vegetative control maintenance program and a thorough discussion of the overall monitoring and adaptive management plan.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20060465, ERP No. D-FRC-H03002-00, Rockies Express Western Phase Project,Construction and Operation for the Natural GasPipeline Facilities: Rockies Express(CP06-354-000), TransColorado (CP06-401-000) andOverthrust (CP06-423-000), CO, WY, NE, KS, MO andNM.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to air and water quality, and requested that additional information be provided to disclose cumulative impacts of new gas-fueled compression stations, and to evaluate specific hydrostatic test water acquisition and discharge considerations.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20060472, ERP No. D-MMS-A02245-00, Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf Oil and GasLease Sales: 2007-2012 Western Planning AreaSales 204, 207, 210, 215, and 218: CentralPlanning Area Sales 205, 206, 208, 213, 216, and 222, TX, LA, MS, AL and Fl.
Summary: While EPA had no objections to the proposed action, EPA did request clarification in the areas of hypoxia research, National EstuarineResearch Reserve, National Estuary Program, air/water quality impacts, cumulative impacts and mitigation.Rating LO.
Final EISs
EIS No. 20060454, ERP No. F-SFW-K99035-CA, Orange County Southern Subregion HabitatConservation Plan (HCP), Implementation,Application for and Incidental Take Permit,Orange County, CA.
Summary: EPA's previous concerns about air and water quality impacts have been resolved; therefore,EPA does not object to the proposed action.
EIS No. 20060463, ERP No. F-CGD-G11047-00, BeaconPort Deepwater Port License Application,Construction and Operation, Deepwater Port andOffshore Pipeline, U.S. COE Section 404 and 10Permits, Gulf of Mexico, San Patricio County, TX.
Summary: Should the applicant decide to re-apply, EPA will work with USCG and MARAD to resolve any continuing issues about the proposed use of an open rack vaporization re-gasification system.
EIS No. 20060474, ERP No. F-BLM-G65099-NM, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National MonumentResource Management Plan, Implementation, RioPuerco Field Office, Sandoval County, NM.
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20060476, ERP No. F-SFW-K64022-CA, Aquatic Habitat Conservation Plan and CandidateConservation Agreement with Assurances to Conserve Habitat for and Mitigate Impacts on SixAquatic Species, USFWS Enhancement of SurvivalPermit and an USNMF Incidental Take PermitIssuance, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA.
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about temperature effects from temporary reductions in canopy cover and recommended additional prescriptions for areas showing temperature impacts under pre-project conditions.
EIS No. 20060499, ERP No. F-COE-G36156-AR, BayouMeto Basin, Arkansas General ReevaluationProject, Address Waterfowl Management, WaterSupply and Flood Control Strategies, Located in Portions of Lonoke, Prairie, Jefferson, Arkansas and Pulaski Counties, AR.
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20060534, ERP No. F-NOA-E91017-00, Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Total Allowable Catch andReduce Bycatch in the Gulf of Mexico Directed andShrimp Trawl Fisheries, To Evaluate Alternatives,Gulf of Mexico.
Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action.
Dated: January 16, 2007.
Clifford Rader,
Environmental Protection Specialist,Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E7-697 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am]
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