[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 15, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 2007]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-796]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Porter Bayou Watershed, Bolivar and Sunflower Counties, 
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 Regulations 
(40 CFR part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service 
Regulations (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 Porter Bayou 
Watershed, Bolivar and Sunflower Counties, Mississippi.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this federal 
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 is 
needed for this project.
    The project concerns a watershed plan to provide flood protection 
and watershed protection. Alternatives under consideration include 
conservation land treatment using best management practices and channel 
work.
    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 agency 
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 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: December 20, 2002.
Homer L. Wilkes,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 03-796 Filed 1-14-03; 8:45 am]
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