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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-4707-5]

 

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of 
EPA Comments

    Availability of EPA comments prepared December 27, 1993 Through 
December 31, 1993 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) 260-5076.
    An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental 
impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 10, 1993 (58 
FR 18392).

Draft EISs

    ERP No. D-FHW-K40201-AZ Rating EC2, Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202) 
Transportation Facility, Construction from Salt River between the Price 
Freeway on the west and AZ-87 on the east, COE section 404 and NPDES 
Permits, Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Maricopa County, AZ.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns because the proposed 
project may encroach into the Salt River floodplain and floodway. EPA 
also requested additional information in the FEIS regarding compliance 
with the conformity requirements of the Clean Air Act and potential 
impacts to waters of the United States.
    ERP No. D-NIH-D81023-MD Rating EC2, National Institutes of Health 
Bethesda Main Campus Comprehensive Master Plan, Implementation, 
Montgomery County, MD.
    Summary: EPA had environmental concerns with the potential 
deterioration of air quality as a result of traffic increases around 
the site, with the failure to consider alternatives to demolition of 
the 2.3 million square foot Clinical Center, and with overlooked 
opportunities to incorporate energy and water conservation measures in 
the project Master Plan and corresponding Transportation and Energy 
Management Plans.
    ERP No. D-NPS-K61127-CA Rating EC2, Presido of San Francisco 
General Management Plan, Golden Gate National Recreation Areas, 
Implementation, San Francisco, CA.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns and requested that 
the FEIS address these concerns: how future park uses may be affected 
by multiple types of contamination at the Presidio; the most current 
information on hazardous substances contamination at the Presidio; 
identification of the responsible party for ensuring compliance with 
federal and state requirements on asbestos and polychlorinated 
biphenyls; and the project's consistency with federal requirements 
regarding the placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands and 
waters of the United States.

Final EISs

    ERP No. F-FRC-K05051-CA, Lower Mokelumne River Hydroelectric 
Project Modifications, Licensing, (FERC. No. 29116-004), Parts of 
Pardee and Camanhe Dams, Mokelumne River, CA.
    Summary: Review of the Final EIS was not deemed necessary. No 
comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.

Regulations 
    ERP No. R-NOA-A91059-00, 50 CFR Parts 215, 216, and 222 Protected 
Species Special Exception Permits, To Import Marine Mammals for 
Scientific Research, Proposed Rule (58 FR 53320).
    Summary: Review of the final EIS/Regulation has been completed and 
the project found to be satisfactory. No comment letter was sent to the 
preparing agency.
    ERP No. R-SCS-A90082-00, Emergency Wetlands Reserve Program, 
Restoration and Maintenance, Interm Rule, 7 CFR part 623.
    Summary: EPA was very encouraged by the positive environmental 
impacts, such as restoring cropland to floodplain wetlands, stated in 
this interim rule. However, EPA provided a number of suggestions that 
may allow the rule to more adequately respond to questions regarding 
land eligibility, owner obligations and payment provisions.

    Dated: January 10, 1994.

Richard E. Sanderson, 
Director, Office of Federal Activities.
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