[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 175 (Friday, September 11, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46769-46770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-21943]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-8597-3]


Environmental Impact Statements andRegulations; 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 202-564-7146.
    An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental 
impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated July 17, 2009 (74 FR 
34754).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20090208, ERP No. D-FHW-F40449-IL, Illinois 336 Corridor 
Project (Federal Aid Primary Route 315), Proposed Macomb Bypass in 
McDonough County, to I-474 west of Peoria in Peoria County, Funding, 
McDonough, Fulton and Peoria Counties, IL

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wetland, 
floodplain, air quality, and upland forest impacts. EPA also requested 
additional information on traffic levels. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090237, ERP No. D-UMC-E11070-NC, U.S. Marine Corps Grow the 
Force at MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River, and MCAS Cherry Point, To 
Provide the Infrastructure To Support the Permanent Increases at these 
three Installations, U.S. Army Corps Section 404 and 10 Permits, City 
of Jacksonville, NC

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about aquatic 
habitat, wetland, and water quality impacts. EPA recommended that the 
USMC consider a hybrid alternative to minimize impacts to wetlands and 
other jurisdictional waters. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090239, ERP No. D-AFS-L65574-OR, Big Summit Allotment 
Management Plan, Proposes to Reauthorize Cattle Term Grazing Permits, 
Construct Range Improvements, and Restore Riparian Vegetation on Five 
Allotments, Lookout Mountain Ranger District, Ochoco National Forest, 
Crook County, OR

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to 
water quality within creeks that are already on the Oregon State's 
303(d) list and subsequent impacts to aquatic resources. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090242, ERP No. D-IBR-K39118-CA, Delta-Mendota Canal/
California Aqueduct Intertie Project, Construction and Operation of a 
Pumping Plant and Pipeline Connection, San Luis Delta-Mendota Water 
Authority Project, Central Valley Project, Alameda and San Joaquin 
Counties, CA

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water supply 
reliability and the ability to meet water delivery targets. EPA 
recommended the FEIS describe efforts to better align contract 
obligations with existing and future water supplies; and explore 
reduced inflow and export scenarios. Rating EC2.

EIS No. 20090252, ERP No. D-NPS-D65041-DC, White-Tailed Deer Management 
Plan, To Develop a White-Tailed Deer Management Plan that Supports 
Long-Term Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Native Vegetation 
and other Natural and Cultural Resources in Rock Creek Park, 
Washington, DC

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project, but 
recommends that the project team continue to work with other agencies 
regarding deer management issues. Rating LO.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20090258, ERP No. F-FRC-E05104-00, Catawba-Wateree 
Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2232), Application for Hydroelectric 
License, Catawba and Wateree Rivers in Burke, McDowell, Caldwell, 
Catawba, Alexander, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Lincoln and Gaston Counties, 
NC and York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties, SC

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about impacts 
to aquatic species in the Catawba River below the Bridgewater 
development.

EIS No. 20090260, ERP No. F-COE-G39049-TX, Calhoun Port Authority's, 
Proposed Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project to Widen and Deepen 
Berthing Facilities, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Calhoun 
and Matagorda Counties, TX

    Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.


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EIS No. 20090282, ERP No. F-FRC-D05126-VA, Smith Mountain Pumped 
Storage Project (FERC No. 2210-169). Application for Hydropower License 
to continue Operating the 636-megawatt Pumped Storage Project, Roanoke 
River, Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project (FERC No. 2210-169). 
Application for Hydropower License to continue Operating the 636-
megawatt Pumped Storage Project, Roanoke River, Bedford, Campbell, 
Franklin, and Pittsylvania Counties, VA

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water 
temperature, aquatic life and wetland impacts. EPA requested additional 
information on avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures for the 
above impacts.

EIS No. 20090293, ERP No. F-NPS-D61062-PA, White-Tailed Deer Management 
Plan, Development of a Deer Management Strategy that Supports 
Protection, Preservation, and Restoration of Native Vegetation, 
Implementation, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chester and 
Montgomery Counties, PA

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.

EIS No. 20090261, ERP No. FS-GSA-D81027-MD, U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA) Headquarters Consolidation, Master Plan Update, 
Federal Research Center at White Oak, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, 
MD

    Summary: EPA's previous concerns have been resolved; therefore, EPA 
does not object to the proposed action.

    Dated: September 8, 2009.
Kenneth Mittelholtz,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal 
Activities.
[FR Doc. E9-21943 Filed 9-10-09; 8:45 am]
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