[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 84 (Friday, May 1, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 24177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11659]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-5491-4]


Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of 
EPA Comments

    Availability of EPA comments prepared April 13, 1998 Through April 
17, 1998 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) 
564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental 
impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 10, 1998 (63 
FR 17856).

Draft EISs

    ERP No. D-AFS-L65300-AK Rating LO, Canal-Hoya Timber Sale, 
Implementation, Stikine Area, Tongass National Forest, Value Comparison 
Unit (VCU), AK.
    Summary: EPA used a screening tool to conduct a limited review of 
this action. Based upon the screen, EPA does not foresee having any 
environmental objections to the proposed project. Therefore, EPA will 
not be conducting a detailed review.
    ERP No. D-BLM-L08054-AK Rating LO, Northern Intertie Project, 
Construction of 230 kV Transmission Line from Healy to Fairbanks, AK, 
Application for Right-of-Way Grant, Gold Valley Electric Association, 
AK.
    Summary: EPA used a screening tool to conduct a limited review of 
this action. Based upon the screen, EPA does not foresee having any 
environmental objections to the proposed project. Therefore, EPA will 
not be conducting a detailed review.
    ERP No. D-NOA-E39041-SC Rating EC2, Marine Environmental Health 
Research Laboratory (MEHRL), Construction and Operation of Premiere, 
High Technology and Marine Research Center, Approval of Permits, 
Charleston County, SC.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns and about lack of 
discussion on fuel storage tanks, spill prevention and containment 
strategies in the event of a tank runover and impacts from running 
laboratory ventilation hoods.
    ERP No. D-UMC-K11088-CA Rating EO2, Tustin Marine Corps Air Station 
(MCAS) Disposal and Reuse, Implementation, Orange County, CA.
    Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections due to projected 
adverse impacts to wetlands and other jurisdictional waters. EPA 
requested that the final EIS demonstrate that all practicable measures 
were taken to avoid and minimize the placement of fill in wetlands and 
other aquatic resources. EPA, also expressed concern about potential 
impacts associated with the use of fertilizers and pesticides at the 
golf course and recommended that final EIS examine reasonable 
opportunities to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

Final EISs

    ERP No. F-BLM-J01076-WY, Powder River (WYW136142) and Thundercloud 
(WYW136458) Coal Lease Applications, Federal Coal Leasing, Campbell and 
Converse Counties, WY.
    Summary: EPA's review has not identified any potential 
environmental impacts.
    ERP No. F-BLM-K67046-NV, Olinghouse Mine Project, Construction of 
Two Open Pits, Waste Dump, Haul Road and Cyanide Heap Leach Pads, Plan-
of-Operation Approval Carson City, Washoe County, NV.
    Summary: EPA concerns were addressed in the Final EIS. EPA still 
have environmental concerns about potential impacts to nearby springs 
and potentially adverse pit lake chemistry. EPA requested that the 
Record of Decision (ROD) include specific mitigation and monitoring 
provisions on these two issues.
    ERP No. F-NOA-L91001-AK, Juneau Consolidated Facility, Space for 
the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean 
Science (UAF), Possible Site Lena Point, Fisheries Management 
Operation, `Vision for 2005', Juneau, AK.
    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns regarding 
wastewater treatment at the proposed facility and the Record of 
Decision should specify whether the facility will tie into the existing 
City and Borough of Juneau treatment system or operate an on-site 
treatment plant.
    ERP No. F-US-J11014-CO United States Army Garrison, Fitzsimons 
(Formerly Fitzsimons Army Medical Center) Disposal and Reuse for BRAC-
95, Implementation, City of Aurora, Denver County, CO.
    Summary: EPA expressed lack of objections.
    ERP No. FS-USA-E65040-MS, Camp Shelby Continued Military Training 
Activities, Use of National Forest Lands, Updated Information, Final 
Site Selected Authorization for Implementation of the Proposed G. V. 
(Sonny) Montgomery Ranges, Special Use Permit, DeSoto National Forest, 
Forrest, George and Perry Counties, MS.
    Summary: EPA's initial comments on developing this training range 
have largely been addressed by additional data/exposition. However, 
certain concerns will only be verified after the range becomes 
operational. Therefore, EPA will continue to participate in the 
interagency team, which will be monitoring the facility's progress.

    Dated: April 28, 1998.
William D. Dickerson,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 98-11659 Filed 4-30-98; 8:45 am]
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