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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-4707-5]
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of
EPA Comments
Availability of EPA comments prepared December 27, 1993 Through
December 31, 1993 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) 260-5076.
An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental
impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 10, 1993 (58
FR 18392).
Draft EISs
ERP No. D-FHW-K40201-AZ Rating EC2, Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202)
Transportation Facility, Construction from Salt River between the Price
Freeway on the west and AZ-87 on the east, COE section 404 and NPDES
Permits, Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Maricopa County, AZ.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns because the proposed
project may encroach into the Salt River floodplain and floodway. EPA
also requested additional information in the FEIS regarding compliance
with the conformity requirements of the Clean Air Act and potential
impacts to waters of the United States.
ERP No. D-NIH-D81023-MD Rating EC2, National Institutes of Health
Bethesda Main Campus Comprehensive Master Plan, Implementation,
Montgomery County, MD.
Summary: EPA had environmental concerns with the potential
deterioration of air quality as a result of traffic increases around
the site, with the failure to consider alternatives to demolition of
the 2.3 million square foot Clinical Center, and with overlooked
opportunities to incorporate energy and water conservation measures in
the project Master Plan and corresponding Transportation and Energy
Management Plans.
ERP No. D-NPS-K61127-CA Rating EC2, Presido of San Francisco
General Management Plan, Golden Gate National Recreation Areas,
Implementation, San Francisco, CA.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns and requested that
the FEIS address these concerns: how future park uses may be affected
by multiple types of contamination at the Presidio; the most current
information on hazardous substances contamination at the Presidio;
identification of the responsible party for ensuring compliance with
federal and state requirements on asbestos and polychlorinated
biphenyls; and the project's consistency with federal requirements
regarding the placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands and
waters of the United States.
Final EISs
ERP No. F-FRC-K05051-CA, Lower Mokelumne River Hydroelectric
Project Modifications, Licensing, (FERC. No. 29116-004), Parts of
Pardee and Camanhe Dams, Mokelumne River, CA.
Summary: Review of the Final EIS was not deemed necessary. No
comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.
Regulations
ERP No. R-NOA-A91059-00, 50 CFR Parts 215, 216, and 222 Protected
Species Special Exception Permits, To Import Marine Mammals for
Scientific Research, Proposed Rule (58 FR 53320).
Summary: Review of the final EIS/Regulation has been completed and
the project found to be satisfactory. No comment letter was sent to the
preparing agency.
ERP No. R-SCS-A90082-00, Emergency Wetlands Reserve Program,
Restoration and Maintenance, Interm Rule, 7 CFR part 623.
Summary: EPA was very encouraged by the positive environmental
impacts, such as restoring cropland to floodplain wetlands, stated in
this interim rule. However, EPA provided a number of suggestions that
may allow the rule to more adequately respond to questions regarding
land eligibility, owner obligations and payment provisions.
Dated: January 10, 1994.
Richard E. Sanderson,
Director, Office of Federal Activities.
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