[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 92 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 26356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10704]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


McKenzie Canyon Irrigation Project, Sisters, OR

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 
Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation 
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an 
environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the McKenzie 
Canyon Irrigation Project Plan and Environmental Assessment, Sisters, 
Oregon.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Graham, State Conservationist, 
Natural Resources Conservation Service, 101 SW. Main, Suite 1300, 
Portland, Oregon 97204, telephone 503-414-3200.

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, Bob Graham, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement is not needed for this project.
    The project purpose is for agricultural water management and water 
conservation. The planned works of improvement include the replacement 
of 14.5 miles of open irrigation water delivery canals with 10.5 miles 
of high density polyethylene (HDPE) pressurized pipelines, the addition 
of seven miles of on-farm pipeline laterals, and the installation of 
three livestock/wildlife watering facilities. This project will 
conserve 3,745 acre feet of water, save 3.3 million kilowatts of 
electricity, and enhance fishery habitat and water quality in Squaw 
Creek.
    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 
Terry Nelson, NRCS, 503-414-3014.
    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: May 3, 2004.
Bob Graham,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 04-10704 Filed 5-11-04; 8:45 am]
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