[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 43393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14829]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Muddy Fork of the Illinois River Watershed, Washington County, AR

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service.

ACTION: Notice of a finding of no significant impact (FONSI).

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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), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural 
Resources Conservation Service, gives notice that an environmental 
impact statement is not being prepared for the rehabilitation of Lake 
Prairie Grove, Multiple Purpose Structure No. 4, Muddy Fork of the 
Illinois River Watershed, Washington County, Arkansas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kalven L. Trice, State 
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Room 3416, 
Federal Building, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-
3225, phone (501) 301-3100.

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, Kalven L. Trice, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement are not needed for this project.
    The purpose of this project is to provide for the rehabilitation of 
the multiple purpose flood control and water supply structure No. 4 
located southwest of Prairie Grove, Arkansas in the Muddy Fork of the 
Illinois River Watershed. The planned works of rehabilitation includes 
raising the dam height, adding a structural auxiliary spillway, and 
modifying the existing auxiliary spillway.
    A limited number of copies of the FONSI are available at the above 
address to fill single copy requests. Basic data developed during the 
environmental assessment are on file and may be reviewed by contacting 
Bob Fooks, Acting Assistant State Conservationist Natural Resources 
Planning, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Room 3416, Federal 
Building, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3225, 
phone (501) 301-3143.
    No administrative action on implementation of the proposal will be 
taken until 30 days after the date of this publication in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: July 11, 2005.
Kalven L. Trice,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 05-14829 Filed 7-26-05; 8:45 am]
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