[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 58057]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28179]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Western Area Power Administration


Notice of Floodplain Involvement for Mead Substation Access Road 
and Water Supply Improvements

AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, DOE.

ACTION: Notice of floodplain involvement.

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SUMMARY: Western Area Power Administration (Western) proposes to 
reconstruct about 1.25 miles of Buchanan Boulevard south of Boulder 
City, Nevada, to improve the access to Mead Substation. The road is 
subject to washing out during high intensity thunderstorms at its 
crossing of Georgia Wash. The existing culverts at the wash cannot 
handle the flood flows, causing the road to wash out, temporarily 
blocking access to Mead Substation until repairs can be completed. Two 
water supply lines that serve Mead Substation also cross Georgia Wash. 
Western is exploring other water supply options, including replacing 
the water supply lines. Per a review of the flood hazard maps for Clark 
County, Nevada, Western determined that the road and water supply lines 
involve the 100-year floodplain of Georgia Wash. In accordance with the 
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Floodplain/Wetland Review Requirements 
(10 CFR part 1022), Western will prepare a floodplain assessment and 
will review the proposed actions in a manner so as to avoid or minimize 
potential harm to or within the affected floodplain. The floodplain 
assessment will be included in the environmental assessment being 
prepared for the proposed actions in accordance with DOE National 
Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021).

DATES: Comments on the proposed floodplain action are due to the 
address below no later than November 12, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Mr. John Holt, Environment 
Manager, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area Power 
Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005, email [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. George Perkins, Environmental 
Specialist, Desert Southwest Customer Service Region, Western Area 
Power Administration, P.O. Box 6457, Phoenix, AZ 85005, telephone (602) 
352-2536, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed Buchanan Boulevard improvements 
would involve construction activities within the floodplain, including 
culvert removal, excavation, modifications to the existing drainage 
channel, new culvert installation, grading, and riprap placement. The 
floodplain assessment will examine the replacement of the water supply 
lines where they cross the floodplain, in addition to other water 
supply options. Buchanan Boulevard crosses the floodplain in Clark 
County in T. 23 S., R. 64 E., Section 20. Mead Substation is located in 
T. 23 S., R. 64 E., Section 28. Maps and further information are 
available from Western from the contact above.

    Dated: October 19, 1999.
Michael S. Hacskaylo,
Administrator.
[FR Doc 99-28179 Filed 10-27-99; 8:45 am]
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