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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-4715-8]
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of
EPA Comments
Availability of EPA comments prepared September 12, 1994 through
September 16, 1994 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 the Federal Register dated
April 8, 1994 (59 FR 16807).
Draft EISs
ERP No. D-AFS-K65163-CA Rating EC2, Oregon Creek Ecosystem
Management Project, Implementation, Tahoe National Forest, Downieville
Ranger District, Yuba and Sierra Counties, CA.
Summary
EPA expressed environmental concerns regarding potential project
impacts to water and air quality, as well as insufficient consideration
in the document to mining activities and activities on non-Federal
lands. EPA expressed particular concern regarding potential cumulative
impacts from the proposed management proposals, mining activities, and
actions on non-Federal lands.
ERP No. D-AFS-L65231-ID Rating EC2, Charlie Tyson Ecosystem
Management Project, Implementation, Idaho Panhandle National Forests,
St. Maries Ranger District, Charlie Creek, Benewah County, ID.
Summary
EPA expressed environmental concern about fish habitat and
recommended that the preferred alternative adopt a combination of
forest health measures proposed in Alternative B and C.
ERP No. D-COE-D28012-VA Rating EC2, Henrico County Water Treatment
Plant (WTP), Construction and Operation, James River Water Supply
Intake, Henrico, Goochland and Hanover Counties, VA.
Summary
EPA expressed environmental concern that the project was being
developed prior to the completion of the James River Management Plan
and recommended that any permit issued include appropriate conditions
that would require the incorporation of the Plan into its design. A
more detailed discussion of water needs, cumulative impacts, City of
Richmond withdrawals, and canal diversions was requested. Conditions on
withdrawals and wetland compensation were recommended.
ERP No. D-COE-K36110-CA Rating EC2, Petaluma River Flood Control
Improvements, Implementation, City of Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA.
Summary
EPA expressed environmental concerns pertaining to proposed
mitigation, potential water quality impacts, hazardous waste
management, and cumulative impacts from proposed upstream projects. EPA
urged the Army Corps to continue to explore flood control techniques
which minimize impacts to the aquatic environment and enhance water
quality and river resources.
ERP No. D-DOE-L09805-00 Rating EC1, Business Plan to Operate
Electric Utility Market, Transmission Services and Fish and Wildlife
Activities, Funding and Implementation, WA, OR, ID, CA, NV, AZ, MT, WY,
UT, NM and British Columbia.
Summary
EPA recommended that BPA re-visit selection of market-driven
alternative as proposed action and further evaluate compatibility of
the alternative with conservation resource protection goals and
policies.
ERP No. D-FHW-L40193-ID Rating LO, Sandpoint North and South (NH-
IR-F-CM-5116(68)) Projects, Construction, US 95 (Milepost 466.8 to
Milepost 4786), Funding and COE Section 404 Permit, City of Sandpoint,
Bonner County, ID.
Summary
EPA agrees that substantial direct and indirect effects were
avoided with the rejection of the ``West'' Alternative, therefore EPA
had no objections with the proposed action.
Final EISs
ERP No. F-AFS-L65146-ID, Van Camp Timber Sales and Winter Range
Improvements, Road Construction/Reconstruction, Implementation,
Clearwater National Forest, Lochsa Ranger District, Idaho County, ID.
Summary
EPA provided no formal written comments. EPA had no objection to
the preferred alternative as described in the EIS.
ERP No. F-APH-A82124-00, Logs, Lumber and Other Unmanufactured Wood
Articles Importation, Improvements to the existing system to Prohibit
Introduction of Plant Pests into the United States.
Summary
EPA was concerned that the rule, as proposed, does not specifically
plan for the development of alternatives to methylbromide, a known
ozone depleting substance currently planned to be phased out of use by
the EPA.
ERP No. F-BLM-K60023-CA, Rail-Cycle-Bolo Station Class III
Nonhazardous Waste Landfill Project, Construction and Operation,
Federal Land Exchange and Right-of-Way Grants, San Bernardino County,
CA.
Summary
The final EIS satisfactorily responded to EPA's prior comments,
therefore EPA had no objection to the proposed action.
ERP No. F-DOE-L05205-00, PacifiCorp Capacity Power Sale Contract
for 1100 Megawatts (MW) Long-Term Contract for Peaking Capacity,
Implementation, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, UT, CO, CA, NV, AZ, NM and British
Columbia.
Summary
EPA provided no formal written comments and had no objection to the
preferred alternative as described in the EIS.
ERP No. F-FHW-K40201-AZ, 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
Review of the final EIS was not deemed necessary. No formal comment
letter was sent to the preparing agency.
ERP No. FS-COE-K32023-HI, Maalaea Harbor Improvements for Light-
Draft-Vessels, Entrance Channel Realignment and Breakwater
Modification, Updated Information, Island of Maui, Maui County, HI.
Summary
Review of the final EIS was not deemed necessary. No formal comment
letter was sent to the preparing agency.
ERP No. FS-FHW-D40072-VA, VA-234 Bypass Corridor Transportation
Improvement, VA-619 at Independent Hill to US 15 at Woolsey, Updated
and New Information, Funding, City of Manassas, Prince William County,
VA.
Summary
EPA expressed environmental concerns regarding traffic estimates
and recommended further analysis be done. EPA also, requested
additional noise and habitat terrestrial mitigation.
Dated: September 27, 1994.
Richard E. Sanderson,
Director, Office of Federal Activities.
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