[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 13712]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-6219]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Upper Tygart Valley River Watershed, Randolph and Pocahontas 
Counties, West Virginia

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 Upper Tygart 
Valley River Watershed, Randolph and Pocahontas Counties, West 
Virginia.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William J. Hartman, State 
Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, 75 High Street, Room 301, Morgantown, WV 
26505; telephone: 304-284-7545.

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 J. Hartman, State Conservationist, 
has determined that the preparation and review of an environmental 
impact statement is needed for this project.
    The primary project concerns are water supply, water quality, and 
fish and wildlife habitat improvement. Alternatives under consideration 
to reach these objectives include reservoirs, conservation land 
treatment, and wetland enhancement.
    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. Meetings have been held with various resource agencies and 
organizations to determine the scope of the evaluation of the proposed 
action. Further information on the proposed action or planned meetings 
may be obtained from Wiliam J. Hartman, State Conservationist, at the 
above address or telephone number.

``(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 3, 2000.
William J. Hartman,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 00-6219 Filed 3-13-00; 8:45 am]
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