[Federal Register: October 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 208)]
[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-6668-8]
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of
EPA Comments
Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental
Review Process (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 dated April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16815).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20050216, ERP No. D-IBR-K65285-CA, San Luis Drainage Feature
Re-evaluation Project, Provide Agricultural Drainage Service to the San
Luis Unit, Several Counties, CA.
Summary: EPA has concerns about the In-Valley Disposal Alternatives
because of uncertainties about treatments to remove selenium from
drainage water, the lack of information on contaminant profile and
disposal of biotreatment and reverse osmosis brine, and potential
environmental effects of evaporation ponds and reuse areas. EPA has
environmental objections to the San Francisco Delta and Pacific Ocean
Disposal Alternatives because of potential adverse effects to the
Delta, Estero Bay, and drinking water supply. Rating EO2.
EIS No. 20050222, ERP No. D-FAA-K51042-AZ, Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport (PHX), Construction and Operation of a Terminal,
Airfield and Surface Transportation, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County,
AZ.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about documentation
of alternatives that were eliminated and recommended additional
mitigation measures for air quality. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20050293, ERP No. D-WPA-K08030-AZ, Wellton-Mohawk Generating
Facility Project, Construction and Operation a Natural Gas-Fired,
Combined-Cycle, Electric Generating Stations, Approval for Right-of-
Way, Yuma County, AZ.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential
impacts to water quality, wildlife, and traditional cultural
properties, and recommended a (1) commitment to specific additional
mitigation measures described in the DEIS, (2) selection of pipeline
route Option 2, and (3) construction of the double-circuit Ligurta-to-
Dome Tap Transmission Line. EPA also requested additional information
on air emissions, the regional natural gas pipelines, exhaust stack
height variance, and need for local energy generation. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20050318, ERP No. D-BIA-F65058-MI, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of
Potawatomi Indians (the Tribe), Proposes Fee-to-Trust Transfer and
Casino Project, Calhoun County, MI.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential
impacts to waterbodies and traffic safety, and requested additional
information on conservation measures. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20050350, ERP No. D-COE-K30022-CA, Encinitas/Solana Beach
Shoreline Protection Project, To Protect Public Safety and Reduce
Storm-Related Damages to Coastal Structures, Cities of Encinitas and
Solana Beach, San Diego County, CA.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the project's
impacts to water resources, endangered species, and air quality, and
requested specific information regarding modeling and post-project
monitoring for impacts to these resources. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20050390, ERP No. D-NPS-H65026-IA, Hoover Creek Stream
Management Plan, Implementation, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site,
IA
Summary: EPA has no objections to the proposed project. Rating LO.
Final EISs
EIS No. 20050263, ERP No. F-AFS-K65280-CA, Power Fire Restoration
Project, To Reduce Long-Term Fuel Loading for the Purpose of Reducing
Future Severity and Resistance to Control, Amador Ranger District,
Eldorado National Forest, Amado County, CA.
Summary: EPA continues to have concerns about ground disturbing
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logging methods in high risk watersheds, and recommends greater use of
helicopter or skyline logging systems in order to minimize potential
impacts to water resources.
EPA also recommend utilizing the results of water quality
monitoring performed by other agencies in evaluating the environmental
benefits of the final project design.
EIS No. 20050269, ERP No. F-AFS-K65279-CA, Freds Fire Restoration
Project, To Reduce Long-Term Fuel Loading for the Purpose of Reducing
Future Fire Severity and Resistance to Control, Eldorado National
Forest, El Dorado County, CA
Summary: EPA has no objections to the project as described in the
FEIS.
EIS No. 20050272, ERP No. F-NRS-L39060-OR, Williamson River Delta
Restoration Project, To Restore and Maintain the Ecological Functions
of the Delta, Williamson River, Klamath County, OR.
Summary: No comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
EIS No. 20050364, ERP No. F-FHW-H40183-00, Council Bluffs Interstate
System Improvements Project, Transportation Improvements, Missouri
River on I-80 to east of I-480 Interchange, Tier 1, Pottawattamie
County, IA and Douglas County, NE.
Summary: EPA has no objections to the proposed project.
EIS No. 20050372, ERP No. F-AFS-K65282-AZ, Pickett Lake and Padre
Canyon Allotments Cattle Grazing Management, Authorization and
Implementation, Coconino National Forest, Mormon Lake Ranger District,
Coconino County, AZ.
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the
impacts of grazing on impaired meadow and grassland soils, and the
sufficiency of wetlands vegetation protection necessary for successful
pronghorn fawning.
EIS No. 20050402, ERP No. F-FHW-J40163-UT, Iron County Transportation
Corridors, Construction from Station Road 56 to Exit 51 on Interstate
15, Funding and Right-of-Way Grant, Southwest of the Cedar City Limits,
Iron County, UT.
Summary: EPA has no objections to the proposed project.
Dated: October 25, 2005.
Robert W. Hargrove,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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