[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 73 (Friday, April 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 20133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9364]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


New Porter Bayou, Mississippi

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 the New Porter 
Bayou Watershed, Bolivar and Sunflower Counties, Mississippi.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Homer L. Wilkes, State 
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1321 Federal 
Building, 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39269, 
telephone 601-965-5205.

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, Homer L. Wilkes, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement are needed for this project.
    The project concerns a plan for flood prevention and drainage. 
Alternatives under consideration to reach these objectives include 
systems for channel improvement.
    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 Homer L. Wilkes, State Conservationist, at the above address.

    Dated: March 24, 2000.
Homer L. Wilkes,
State Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, Jackson, MS.
[FR Doc. 00-9364 Filed 4-13-00; 8:45 am]
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