[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 184 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56994-56995]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-21390]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


East Locust Creek Watershed, Putnam and Sullivan Counties, MO

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service.

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the 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, North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission, the 
Locust Creek Watershed District, and the Sullivan County Soil and Water 
Conservation District give notice that an environmental impact 
statement (EIS) is being prepared for East Locust Creek Watershed, 
Putnam and Sullivan Counties, Missouri.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger A. Hansen, State 
Conservationist, or Harold L. Deckerd, Assistant State Conservationist, 
601 Business Loop 70 West, Parkade Center, Suite 250, 
Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 876-0900.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this 
federally assisted action indicates that the project may cause 
significant local, regional, or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, Roger Hansen, NRCS State Conservationist, 
has determined that the preparation and review of an

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environmental impact statement (EIS) is needed for this project.
    This project involves construction of a multiple-purpose reservoir 
as a supplement to the on-going Public Law 83-566 East Locust Creek 
Watershed project. The project supplement will include one rural water 
supply reservoir with additional purposes of flood protection, 
recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement.
    A draft EIS will be prepared and circulated for review by agencies 
and the public. The Natural Resources Conservation Service invites 
participation and consultation of agencies and individuals that have 
special expertise, legal jurisdiction, or interest in the preparation 
of the draft EIS. A field investigation is scheduled for September 27 
and 28, 2004, and additional planning Meetings will be scheduled as 
needed. Further information on the proposed action may be obtained from 
Harold Deckerd, Assistant State Conservationist, at the above address 
or telephone number.

    Dated: September 16, 2004.
Roger A. Hansen,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 04-21390 Filed 9-22-04; 8:45 am]
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