[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 120 (Friday, June 22, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34504-34505]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-12060]


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UTAH RECLAMATION MITIGATION AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION


Notice of Availability of the Decision Notice and Finding of No 
Significant Impact for Ute Tribe Fish Hatchery Construction 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 Ute Tribe have prepared an 
Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine the effects of construction 
of a Ute Tribe Fish Hatchery to be located at Big Springs and Youth 
Camp in Duchesne County, Utah. After considering public comments and 
analyzing environmental effects, the proposed action was selected, 
which provides for the construction, operation and maintenance of the 
Ute Tribe Hatchery.
    The Proposed Action consists of: developing the water supply and 
internal water delivery systems, hatchery building, fish rearing units,

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staff housing and power supply. The facility is located on 
approximately 4 acres on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
    Construction of the Ute Tribe Fish Hatchery will allow the Tribe to 
meet its fishery long-term stocking needs and management objectives for 
providing cold-water sport fishing opportunities and Colorado River 
cutthroat trout conservation. Under the Proposed Action, annual 
production of the facility will be approximately 16,000 pounds, at a 
total estimated cost of $3 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: 
facility design will be coordinated with Tribal Elders to avoid impacts 
to the culturally important site at Big Springs; water quality issues 
will be addressed through compliance with a pertinent discharge permit; 
a wetland mitigation plan will be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers for estimated wetland impacts; and appropriate measures 
will be designed to avoid adverse impacts to raptors will be 
implemented.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the FONSI can be obtained at the Utah Reclamation 
Mitigation and Conservation Commission, 230 South 500 East, Suite 230, 
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102-2045.
    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: June 13, 2007.
Michael C. Weland,
Executive Director, Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation 
Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-12060 Filed 6-21-07; 8:45 am]
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