[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 94 (Friday, May 14, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 26939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10994]


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UTAH RECLAMATION MITIGATION AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION


Notice of Availability of the Decision Notice and Finding of No 
Significant Impact for Reconstruction of the Whiterocks State Fish 
Hatchery in Utah

AGENCY: Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission 
(Mitigation Commission) and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 
(Division) have jointly prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to 
determine the effects of a partial reconstruction of the existing 
Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery located near Whiterocks, Uinta County, 
Utah. After considering public comments and analyzing environmental 
effects, the proposed action was selected, which provides for partial 
reconstruction, operation and maintenance of the Whiterocks Hatchery.
    The Proposed Action consists of: rehabilitating existing water 
supply and internal water delivery systems, installing an oxygen 
injection system, constructing a new hatchery/lab/office building, 
constructing a truck disinfection station and associated site paving. 
The facility is located on approximately 14 acres of State-owned lands. 
Partial reconstruction of the Whiterocks State Fish Hatchery helps meet 
the State of Utah's fishery long-term stocking needs and management 
objectives for providing cold-water sport fishing opportunities. Under 
the Proposed Action, annual production of the facility would increase 
by approximately 147%, from 35,500 to 87,700 pounds, at a total 
estimated cost of $2.43 million.
    Based on information contained in the EA and supporting 
documentation, a Finding of No Significant Impact was made on the 
Proposed Action, as it would not significantly affect the quality of 
human environment, within the meaning of the National Environment 
Policy Act. In addition, specific issues would be addressed as follows: 
water quality issues will be addressed through compliance with the 
existing pertinent discharge permit; a wetland mitigation plan, 
coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has been initiated 
for estimated wetland impacts; appropriate measures designed to avoid 
adverse impacts to raptors will be implemented; and, commonly accepted 
mitigative practices to control noxious weeds will be implemented.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the FONSI can be obtained at the Utah Reclamation 
Mitigation and Conservation Commission, 102 W 500 S, Suite 315, Salt 
Lake City, Utah, 84101. It may also be viewed on the internet at: 
http://www.mitigationcommission.gov/news.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Wilson, 801-524-3146.

    Dated: May 4, 2004.
Michael C. Weland,
Executive Director, Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation 
Commission.
[FR Doc. 04-10994 Filed 5-13-04; 8:45 am]
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