[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 131 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33201-33202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16337]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


PL83-566 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act Pocasset 
River Watershed, Providence County, RI

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 National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969; the Council of Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 
CFR part 1500); and the Natural

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Resources Conservation Service Guidelines (7 CFR part 650): The Natural 
Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives 
notice that an environmental impact statement is being prepared for 
Pocasset River Watershed, Providence County, Rhode Island.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phoukham Vongkhamdy, State 
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 60 Quaker 
Lane, Suite 46, Warwick, RI 02886, telephone: (401) 828-1300.

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, Phoukham Vongkhamdy, State Conservationist, 
has determined that the preparation and review of an environmental 
impact statement is needed for this project.
    The project concerns flood prevention. Alternatives under 
consideration to reach these objectives include: A. Construction of six 
floodwall structures and flood proofing. B. No Action alternative.
    A draft environmental impact statement 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 environmental impact 
statement. Further information on the proposed action may be obtained 
from Phoukham Vongkhamdy, State Conservationist, at the above listed 
address or telephone (401) 828-1300.

    Signed in Warwick, RI on July 1, 2009.
Phoukham Vongkhamdy,
State Conservationist.
(This activity is listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic 
Assistance under No. 10.904--Watershed Protection and Flood 
Prevention--and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 
12372 which requires intergovernmental consultation with State and 
local officials.)

[FR Doc. E9-16337 Filed 7-9-09; 8:45 am]
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