72 FR 110 pg. 31821 - Environmental Impact Statements andRegulations; Availability of EPA Comments
Type: NOTICEVolume: 72Number: 110Page: 31821
Docket number: [ER-FRL-6687-8]
FR document: [FR Doc. E7-11102 Filed 6-7-07; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-6687-8]
Environmental Impact Statements andRegulations; 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 FR datedApril 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20070085, ERP No. D-USN-K13000-GU, Kilo Wharf Extension(MILCON P-52), To Provide Adequate Berthing Facilities for Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship (the T-AKE), Apra HarborNaval Complex, Mariana Island, GU
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to coral reef ecosystems and recommended additional mitigation for sedimentation impacts, evaluation of a less-damaging alternative, and selection of Sella Bay coral reef restoration as compensatory mitigation.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070091, ERP No. D-NPS-F65066-MN, Pipestone NationalMonument General Management Plan, Implementation, PipestoneCounty, MN
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about habitat, historic preservation, land use, threatened and endangered species, and noise. EPA suggested modifications to existing alternatives, and recommended green architectural features.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070109, ERP No. D-NGB-E11062-MS, Camp Shelby JointForce Training Center, Implementation of Installation MissionSupport Activities, Renewal of Special Use Permit, DeSotoNational Forest, in portions of Forrest, George and PerryCounties, MS
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetland and water quality impacts associated with the proposed action. EPA supports a comprehensive monitoring program to ensure that the ongoing impacts from military training are assessed and appropriately addressed/mitigated once identified.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070115, ERP No. D-FAA-E51052-FL, FortLauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Proposed Development and Extension of Runway 9R/27L and other Associated AirportProjects, Funding, U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit and NPDESPermit, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL
Summary: EPA expressed concern about aircraft noise impacts and air quality impacts related to PM2.5. EPA recommends that the finalEIS discuss approaches to minimize and mitigate noise and air quality impacts.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070123, ERP No. D-IBR-K31019-CA, North Sonoma CountyAgricultural Reuse Project, Construct and Operate a RecycledWater to Agricultural Lands, Sonona County, CA
Summary: EPA expressed concern about air and water quality impacts.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070072, ERP No. DA-FHW-E40339-NC, NC 12 Replacement of Herbert C. Bonner Bridge (Bridge No. 11) Revisions andAdditions, over Oregon Inlet Construction, Funding, U.S. CoastGuard Permit, Special-Use-Permit, Right-of-Way Permit, U.S. ArmyCOE Section 10 and 404 Permit, Dare County, NC
Summary: EPA expressed concern about impacts to a national wildlife refuge and national seashore and questioned the long-term effects to water quality and migratory birds.Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20070063, ERP No. DS-USN-D52000-00, Introduction of F/A 18 E/F (Super Hornet) Aircraft, Updated Information,Construction and Operation of an Outlying Landing Field, NavalAir Station (NAS) Oceana, VA; Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)Cherry Point, NC
Summary: EPA has concerns about the potential environmental impacts of locating an outlying landing field in close proximity to the nationally-significant Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.EPA recommends that the Navy reconsider other available alternatives.Rating EC2. FINAL EISs
EIS No. 20070099, ERP No. F-SFW-K65313-CA, San Joaquin ValleyOperations and Maintenance Program Habitat Conservation Plan,Application for Incidental Take Permits, San Joaquin,Stanislaus, Merced, Fresno, Kings, Kern Mariposa, Madera andTulare Counties, CA
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20070148, ERP No. F-FHW-E40796-NC, U.S 64 CorridorProject, Transportation Improvements in the Vicinity of the City of Asheboro and Improved Access to the NC Zoological Park,Funding and COE Section 404 Permit, Transportation ImprovementProgram (TIP) Project No. R-2536, Randolph County, NC
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about stream/wetland impacts, terrestrial forest impacts, and short-term air quality impacts. EPA requested additional interchange design considerations to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands.
EIS No. 20070156, ERP No. F-NOA-K90031-CA, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) Project, Establishment of No-ake and Limited-Take Marine Zones, Protection of SanctuaryBiodiversity, CA
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20070161, ERP No. F-IBR-G39046-00, Upper Rio GrandeBasin Water Operations Review, Preferred Alternative E-3, ToDevelop an Integrated Plan for Water Operations at the ExistingFacilities, NM, CO and TX
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the pareparing agency.
EIS No. 20070162, ERP No. F-FRC-G03033-LA, Kinder MorganLouisiana Pipeline Project, Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities,Construction and Operation, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404Permits, Evangeline, Cameron, and Acadia Parishes, LA
Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20070126, ERP No. FS-AFS-K65286-CA, Watdog Project, Preferred Alternative is B, Feather River Ranger District,Plumas National Forest, Butte and Plumas Counties, CA
Summary: EPA has continuing concerns about cumulative impacts to watersheds and short-term impacts to old-forest species, and continues to recommend a less-intensive harvest alternative.
Dated: June 5, 2007.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division,Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. E7-11102 Filed 6-7-07; 8:45 am]
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