[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 146 (Monday, August 1, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-18657] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: August 1, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Electrification Administration Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., Notice of Intent to Hold Public Workshops and Prepare an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: Rural Electrification Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice of intent to conduct public scoping workshops and prepare an Environmental Assessment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Rural Electrification Administration (REA) intends to hold public scoping workshops and prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) in connection with possible REA financing assistance relating to a project proposed by Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., (Golden Valley) of Fairbanks, Alaska. The project consists of the construction and operation of a 230 kV transmission line between Healy and Fairbanks, Alaska. DATES: REA will conduct two public scoping workshops as follows: (1) Fairbanks, Alaska, September 13, 1994, 4-8 pm. (2) Healy, Alaska, September 14, 1994, 4-8 pm. ADDRESSES: The scoping workshops will be held at the following locations: (1) Noel Wien Public Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (2) Tri-Valley Community Center, 0.5 Mile Usibelli Spur Road, Healy, Alaska 99743. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence R. Wolfe, Chief, Environmental Compliance Branch, Electric Staff Division, room 1246, Agriculture South Building, Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, DC 20250, telephone (202) 720-1784, or Mr. Steven Haagenson, Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., P.O. Box 71249, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707-1249, telephone (907) 452-1151. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Golden Valley is proposing to construct approximately 100 miles of 230 kV transmission line between Fairbanks and Healy, Alaska. Alternatives to be considered by REA include no action, energy conservation, local generation, system alternatives, transmission alternatives, and alternative routes. Comments regarding the proposed project may be submitted orally or in writing at the public scoping workshops or in writing within 30 days after the September 14, 1994, workshop to REA or Golden Valley at the addresses provided in this notice. Golden Valley and its consultant have prepared an Alternative Evaluation and Macro-Corridor Study for the project. The Alternative Evaluation and Macro-Corridor Study is available for public review at REA or Golden Valley at the addresses provided in this notice. Based on the Alternative Evaluation and Macro-Corridor Study, input from interested local, state, and Federal agencies, and the public, Golden Valley will prepare an Environmental Analysis to be submitted to REA for review. If significant effects are not evident based on a review of the Environmental Analysis and other relevant information, REA will prepare an Environmental Assessment to determine if the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is warranted. Should REA determine that the preparation of an EIS is not warranted, it will prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI will be made available for public review and comment for 30 days. REA will not take its final action related to the project prior to the expiration of the 30-day period. Any final action by REA related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal environmental laws and regulations and completion of environmental review procedures as prescribed by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations and REA Environmental Policies and Procedures. Dated: July 26, 1994. Adam M. Golodner, Deputy Administrator, Program Operations. [FR Doc. 94-18657 Filed 7-29-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-15-P