97-5828. Propylene and Ethylene Pipeline Right-of-Way Permit Application Crossing Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 10875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-5828]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Propylene and Ethylene Pipeline Right-of-Way Permit Application 
Crossing Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) advises the 
public that BASF Corporation of Freeport, Texas has applied for the 
installation of an 8.625'' O.D. welded steel pipeline across Service 
land tracts 40c and 40g in Brazoria County, Texas. The pipeline will be 
installed solely within an existing pipeline 300 foot right-of-way 
corridor, known as the ``Dow Corridor''. The project will temporarily 
impact 4.3 acres. An Environmental Analysis and Cultural Resource 
Review has been prepared and is on file. This notice informs the public 
that the Service will be proceeding with the processing of the 
application, the compatibility determination and the approval 
processing which includes the preparation of the terms and conditions 
of the permit.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before April 9, 1997 
to receive consideration by the Service.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to: Regional Director, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 1306, (RE), Albuquerque, New Mexico 
87103-1306. Attention: Wanda McKean, Realty Specialist.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wanda McKean, Realty Specialist, at the above Albuquerque, New Mexico 
address (505 248-7415 or FAX [phone]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The refuge manager, for the Brazoria 
National Wildlife Refuge has approved the route of the pipeline that 
lies within an existing 300 foot wide right-of-way corridor known as 
the ``Dow Corridor''. It crosses the northwest corner portion of the 
Refuge known as Hoskins Mound.
    Right-of-way applications for pipelines are to be filed in 
accordance with section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 
U.S.C.), as amended by the Act of November 16, 1973 (37 Stat. 576, Pub. 
L. 93-153).

    Dated: February 27, 1997.
Nancy Kaufman,
Regional Director, Region 2, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
[FR Doc. 97-5828 Filed 3-7-97; 8:45 am]
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