[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 106 (Friday, June 2, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 28785]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13538]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-4723-6]


Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of 
EPA Comments

    Availability of EPA comments prepared April 24, 1995 Through April 
28, 1995 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 14, 1995 (72 
FR 19047).

Draft EISs

    ERP No. D-AFS-K65169-CA Rating LO, Snowy Trail Off-Highway Vehicle 
Re-Route, Smith Fork Parcel of Los Padres National Forest, Approval and 
Implementation, Mount Pinos Ranger District, Ventura County, CA.
    Summary: EPA had no objection to the action but did request that 
the final document discuss the applicability of the Clean Water Act's 
stormwater permitting provisions.
    ERP No. D-AFS-K67029-AZ Rating Eu3, Carlota Open-Pit Copper Mine 
Project, Construction and Operation, Plan of Operations and COE Section 
404 Permit, Tonto National Forest, Gila and Pinal Counties, AZ.
    Summary: EPA identified potential adverse impacts that would be 
unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Specific 
concerns relate to ground and surface water impacts. The proposal lacks 
an adequate alternative analysis and mitigation measures. EPA also 
expressed serious concerns regarding potential significant adverse 
effects on air quality and residential water supply wells in the 
project vicinity. EPA recommended that the document should be formally 
revised.
    EPA No. D-FHW-J40135-MT Rating EC2, US 93 Highway Transportation 
Project, Improvements between Evaro and Polson, Funding and COE Section 
404 Permit, Missoula and Lake Counties, MT.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns regarding air 
quality, water quality, and the preservation of wetlands and 
environmentally sensitive areas. An air quality conformity 
determination for PM-10 emissions, and a comprehensive wetlands 
mitgation plan are needed.
    ERP No. DS-FHW-K50007-CA Rating EC2, Benicia-Martinez Bridege 
Project, Transportation Improvements, Updated Information, I-680 from 
CA-4 in Martinez to I-80 in Fairfield, I-80 from Red Top Road to CA-12 
east in Fairfield, I-780 from the I-680 Interchange in Benicia to Lemon 
St. In Vallego, Funding, US CGD Bridge and COE Section 10/404 Permits, 
Contra Costa and Solano Cos., CA.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns regarding increased 
carbon monoxide and other air pollutant levels that would occur outside 
the limits of the bridge project. EPA also expressed concerns regarding 
wetlands, water quality and contaminated sediment. EPA requested that 
these issues be addressed and appropriate mitigation be implemented.

    Dated: May 30, 1995.
William D. Dickerson,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 95-13538 Dated 6-1-95; 8:45 am]
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