[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 71 (Thursday, April 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 16087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9034]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service


Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Water Conservation Plan Watershed, Texas

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 
CFR Part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service 
Guidelines (7 CFR Part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an 
environmental impact statement is being prepared for Bexar-Medina-
Atascosa Water Conservation Plan, Bexar, Medina, and Atascosa Counties, 
Texas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Harry W. Oneth, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation 
Service, 101 South Main Street, Temple, Texas, 76501-7682, telephone: 
(817) 774-1214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Preliminary studies indicate that the 
Federal financial assistance costs for this project will exceed $5 
million. As a result of these findings, Harry W. Oneth, State 
Conservationist, has determined that the preparation and review of an 
environmental impact statement is needed for this project.
    The project concerns a Public Law 83-566 plan for water 
conservation. Alternatives under consideration to reach these 
objectives include renovating and improving an existing canal system 
and implementing on-farm irrigation water management practices.
    A draft environmental impact statement will be prepared and 
circulated for review by agencies and the public. The Natural Resources 
Conservation Service invites participation and consultation of agencies 
and individuals that have special expertise, legal jurisdiction, or 
interest in the preparation of the draft environmental impact 
statement. A public meeting was held on March 18, 1996, at the Devine 
Community Center, Devine, Texas to request public input and discuss the 
current status of the project. Further information on the proposed 
action and plans for future scoping meetings may be obtained from Harry 
W. Oneth, State Conservationist, at the above address or telephone 
(817) 774-1214.

    Dated: April 2, 1996.
Harry W. Oneth,
State Conservationist.

(This activity is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic 
Assistance under No. 10.904--Watershed Protection and Flood 
Prevention--and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 
12372 which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and 
local officials).

[FR Doc. 96-9034 Filed 4-10-96; 8:45 am]
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