96-13622. Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Establishment of the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve and Finding of No Significant Impact; Notice of Availability

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 106 (Friday, May 31, 1996)]
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[FR Doc No: 96-13622]



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UTAH RECLAMATION MITIGATION AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION


Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Establishment of the Utah 
Lake Wetland Preserve and Finding of No Significant Impact; Notice of 
Availability

AGENCY: Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Establishment of 
the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve (Preserve) and Finding of No Significant 
Impact (FONSI) are available. The EA was developed to determine the 
effects of acquiring private property interests, from willing sellers 
in the Goshen Bay and Benjamin Slough areas of Utah Lake, to establish 
the Preserve. The EA compared two alternatives, the preferred and a 
``no action'' alternative. The Draft EA was developed with public input 
and the Final EA refined based upon public comment.
    The most strongly voiced concern during public scoping involved 
potential drainage impacts to neighboring lands. EA analysis determined 
that the preferred action would not deliver any additional water to the 
Goshen Bay or Benjamin Slough areas, and that no substantial wetland 
developments were proposed which might impact hydrologic conditions 
over a broad area. Maintenance of existing cooperative drainage systems 
serving up-gradient lands would be allowed on acquired lands, subject 
to reasonable conditions and standard regulatory permitting. As a 
precaution, a site-specific hydrologic assessment will be conducted 
prior to certain restorative actions to guard against potential impacts 
from raised water tables on neighboring properties. This mitigation 
measure is highlighted in the FONSI.

DATES: The EA will be available on the publication of this notice.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons or organizations may request copies of 
the document by writing to Utah Lake Draft EA, Utah Reclamation 
Mitigation and Conservation Commission, 111 E. Broadway, Suite 310, 
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Quinn, Telephone (801) 524-
3146; Fax [phone].

    Authority: Pub. L. 102-575, 106 Stat. 4600, 4625, October 30, 
1992.
Michael C. Weland,
Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 96-13622 Filed 5-30-96; 8:45 am]
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