[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 173 (Thursday, September 6, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 46598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22343]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Cane Creek Watershed, TN

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations 
(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 Cane Creek 
Watershed, Lauderdale County Tennessee.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: James W. Ford, State Conservationist, 
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 675 U.S. Courthouse, 801 
Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, telephone number (615) 277-2531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this 
federally assisted action indicated that the project will not cause 
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, James W. Ford, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement are not needed for this project.

Cane Creek Watershed Remedial Plan, Tennessee--Notice of a Finding 
of No Significant Impact

    The project purpose is remedial and is planned to correct 
degradation of the channel of Cane Creek and other associated damages. 
Repair work is necessary as a result of original design deficiencies 
during channel modification in 1970. The planned works of improvement 
include installation of five main channel structures and structures 
within the channel of two major tributaries. Federal financial 
assistance will be provided to effect recommended repairs.
    The Notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been 
forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency and to various 
federal, state, and local agencies and interested parties. A limited 
number of copies of the FONSI are available to fill single copy 
requests at the above address. Basic data developed during the 
environmental assessment are on file and may be reviewed by contacting 
James W. Ford. No administrative action on implementation of the 
proposal will be taken until 30 days after the date of this publication 
in the Federal Register.
    No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be 
taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal 
Register.
(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: August 16, 2001.
James W. Ford,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 01-22343 Filed 9-5-01; 8:45 am]
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