[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1866-1867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-509]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Lower Payette River Ditch Diversion, Replacement Payette County, 
ID

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of availability of Draft Environmental Assessment 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 assessment has been prepared for a federally assisted 
proposed project by the Lower Payette Ditch Company, Payette 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 proposed action 
will not 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

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environmental assessment is needed for this project.
    The objective of the Lower Payette Ditch Company proposed action is 
to provide efficient water delivery, operator safety and low 
maintenance, reliability, and adequate fish and recreational boater 
passage, while not adversely affecting the environment. The proposed 
project would replace the existing deteriorating diversion structure 
with an automated inflatable diversion dam. Alternatives evaluated to 
meet these objectives include: No Action, Upgrade Existing Diversion 
Dam with an Automated Inflatable Dam, Replace Existing Diversion Dam 
with a Push-Up Diversion Dam.
    The Lower Payette Ditch Company invites participation and 
consultation of agencies and individuals that have special expertise, 
legal jurisdiction, or interest in the preparation of the draft 
environmental assessment. A limited number of copies of the EA are 
available to fill single copy requests at the above address. Basic data 
developed during the environmental assessment is 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: December 23, 2004.
Richard Sims,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 05-509 Filed 1-10-05; 8:45 am]
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