[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 206 (Friday, October 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 60907]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26907]


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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: Draft environmental impact statement availability for review 
and comment.

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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 a draft 
environmental impact statement has been prepared for a Federally 
assisted proposed project by the Little Wood River Irrigation District, 
Blaine County, Idaho.

DATES: Comments will be received for a 45 day period commencing with 
this date of publication.

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 objective of the Little Wood River Irrigation District proposed 
action is to maximize the conservation and use of irrigation water and 
the energy required to irrigate all of the existing cropland within the 
project area. The proposed project would convert the open canal 
irrigation delivery system to a closed, gravity pressurized delivery 
system. Alternatives evaluated were No Action, Gravity Pressurized 
Irrigation Delivery System with On-Farm Irrigation Systems and Gravity 
Pressurized Irrigation Delivery System with On-Farm Irrigation Systems 
and Hydroelectric Generation.
    The Little Wood River Irrigation District 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. A limited number of copies of the EIS 
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 Richard Sims.
    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: October 15, 2003.
Richard Sims,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 03-26907 Filed 10-23-03; 8:45 am]
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