[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 250 (Thursday, December 30, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 78409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-28603]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-6659-2]


Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of 
EPA Comments

    Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental 
Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and 
section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act, as amended. 
Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of 
Federal Activities at (202) 564-7167. An explanation of the ratings 
assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published 
in the Federal Register dated April 2, 2004 (69 FR 17403).

Draft EISs

    ERP No. D-DOD-A10076-00 Rating LO, Programmatic--Missile Defense 
Agency, To Incrementally Develop, Test, Deploy and Plan for 
Decommissioning of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
    Summary: EPA has no objections to the proposed action, but did 
request clarification on the criteria that will be used in making 
future decisions for site-specific locations. EPA also recommended that 
the EIS discuss the existence of multiple species habitat conservation 
planning efforts that are proximate to DoD lands. Finally, EPA 
recommended that the EIS confirm the validity of information of 
material incorporated into the PEIS by reference.
    ERP No. D-FAA-D51050-PA Rating EC1, Philadelphia International 
Airport Project, Proposed Runway 17-35 Extension Project, Funding, 
NPDES Permit and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Philadelphia, PA.
    Summary: EPA expressed concern regarding impacts to wetlands, air 
quality, environmental justice, and sole source aquifer issues.

Final EISs

    ERP No. F-COE-K39084-AZ, Va Shly'ay Akimel Salt River Ecosystem 
Restoration Feasibility Study, Increasing and Improving Native 
Vegetation, in Portions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian 
Community (SRPMIC) and the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ.
    Summary: EPA commended the Corps for this valuable aquatic 
resources restoration effort. EPA also expressed continued concerns 
regarding the lack of impact analysis of the proposed Cultural Center 
and suggested that the Record of Decision include a commitment for the 
development of a water quality program to address any elevated levels 
of pollutants identified during storm water monitoring, including an 
assessment of impacts related to treatment facilities or structures.
    ERP No. F-FAA-D52002-WV, Adoption--Aircraft Conversion for the 
167th Air Wing (167 AW) of the West Virginia Air National Guard, 
Converting C-130H Transport Aircraft to the Larges C-5 Transport 
Aircraft, Acquisition of Land via Lease, and Construction of Facilities 
on existing and acquired Parcel, Berkeley County, WV.
    Summary: While many of EPA's previous concerns were resolved, EPA 
continues to express concern due to noise and safety issues related to 
the closure of Runway 17/35.
    ERP No. F-FAA-F51049-IN, Gary/Chicago International Airport Master 
Plan Development Including Runway Safety Area Enhancement/Extension of 
Runway 12-30, Funding, Lake County, IN.
    Summary: While most of EPA's comments and concerns have been 
satisfactorily addressed in the FEIS, EPA continues to have concerns 
with the adequacy of the EIS documentation and proposed wetland 
mitigation. EPA recommends FAA provide additional information and 
commitments for wetland mitigation.
    ERP No. FS-BLM-K36197-NV, Clark County Regional Flood Control 
Master Plan, Updated and Replaced the Original 1991 FEIS, Facilities 
Construction and Operation, Right-of-Way Approval and U.S. Army COE 
Section 404 Permit, Clark County, NV.
    Summary: EPA urged BLM to consider opportunities to enhance, 
restore, and protect waters of the U.S. and wildlife habitat on site-
specific projects over the life of the plan.

    Dated: December 27, 2004.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 04-28603 Filed 12-29-04; 8:45 am]
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