[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 91 (Friday, May 10, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31761-31762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11699]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Holly Beach to Constance Beach Segmented Breakwaters Enhancement 
and Sand Management Project, Cameron Parish, LA

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of 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 
Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation 
Service,

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental 
impact statement is not being prepared for Holly Beach to Constance 
Beach Segmented Breakwaters and Sand Management Project, Cameron 
Parish, Louisiana.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald W. Gohmert, State 
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3737 
Government Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302, telephone (318) 473-
7751.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this 
federally assisted action indicates that the project will not cause 
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, Donald W. Gohmert, State Conservationist, 
has determined that the preparation and review of an environmental 
impact statement are not needed for this project.
    The purpose of the project is to protect existing coastal wetlands, 
local communities and reduce damages to Louisiana Highway 82 during 
storm events by restoring and maintaining the integrity and 
functionality of the remaining Cheniere/Beach ridge that runs from 
Holly Beach to Constance Beach. This will be accomplished by the 
creation of beach dune and marsh habitat and reducing local wave 
energies by increasing the effectiveness of the existing breakwater 
field.
    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 
Bruce Lehto, Assistant State Conservationist/Water Resources/Rural 
Development, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3737 Government 
Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302, telephone (318) 473-7756.
    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: April 25, 2002.
Donald W. Gohmert,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 02-11699 Filed 5-9-02; 8:45 am]
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