[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 62 (Monday, April 1, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15357-15358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-7787]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Little Wood River Irrigation District, Gravity Pressurized 
Irrigation Delivery System, Blaine County, ID

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 a federally 
assisted proposed project by the Little Wood River Irrigation District, 
Blaine County, Idaho.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Sims, State Conservationist, 
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 9173 W. Barnes Dr., Suite C, 
Boise, Idaho, 83709-1574, telephone: 208-378-5700.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The preliminary information of this 
federally assisted proposed action indicates that the project may cause 
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, Richard Sims, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement is needed for this project.
    The Little Wood River Irrigation District objectives include water 
and energy savings, public safety, and energy generation. The proposed 
project would convert the open canal irrigation delivery system to a 
closed, gravity pressurized delivery system and includes a 
hydroelectric generating facility. Alternatives under consideration to 
reach these objectives include: No Action, Concrete Lined Canals, 
Gravity Pressurized Irrigation Delivery System, and Gravity Pressurized 
Irrigation Delivery System with Hydroelectric Generation.
    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.
    NRCS will hold public scoping meetings in Carey, Idaho, to 
determine the scope of the evaluation of the proposed action. Further 
information on the proposed action or future public meetings may be 
obtained from Richard Sims, State Conservationist, at the above address 
or telephone 208-378-5700.

    Dated: March 11, 2002.
Joyce Swartzendruber,
Acting State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 02-7787 Filed 3-29-02; 8:45 am]
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