[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 15175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8226]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Snake River Watershed, Marshall, Pennington, and Polk Counties, 
MN

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, give notice that the 
environmental impact statement is being prepared for Snake River 
Watershed, Marshall, Pennington and Polk Counties, Minnesota.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Hunt, State Conservationist, 
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 600, 
St. Paul, MN 55101, Telephone: (612) 602-7854.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this 
federally assisted action indicates that the project may cause 
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, William Hunt, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement is needed for this project.
    The project's purpose is to provide flood prevention in the 
watershed. Alternatives under consideration to reach these objectives 
include conservation land treatment, off-channel floodwater retarding 
structure, and floodway.
    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. Further information on the proposed action may be obtained 
from William Hunt, State Conservationist, at the above address or 
telephone (612) 602-7854.

(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.)

    Dated: March 20, 1998.
William Hunt,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 98-8226 Filed 3-27-98; 8:45 am]
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