# Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-11659

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** May 1, 1998
- **Citation:** 63 FR 24177

## Text

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-5491-4]

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of
EPA Comments

Availability of EPA comments prepared April 13, 1998 Through April
17, 1998 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)
564-7167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental
impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 10, 1998 (63
FR 17856).

Draft EISs

ERP No. D-AFS-L65300-AK Rating LO, Canal-Hoya Timber Sale,
Implementation, Stikine Area, Tongass National Forest, Value Comparison
Unit (VCU), AK.
Summary: EPA used a screening tool to conduct a limited review of
this action. Based upon the screen, EPA does not foresee having any
environmental objections to the proposed project. Therefore, EPA will
not be conducting a detailed review.
ERP No. D-BLM-L08054-AK Rating LO, Northern Intertie Project,
Construction of 230 kV Transmission Line from Healy to Fairbanks, AK,
Application for Right-of-Way Grant, Gold Valley Electric Association,
AK.
Summary: EPA used a screening tool to conduct a limited review of
this action. Based upon the screen, EPA does not foresee having any
environmental objections to the proposed project. Therefore, EPA will
not be conducting a detailed review.
ERP No. D-NOA-E39041-SC Rating EC2, Marine Environmental Health
Research Laboratory (MEHRL), Construction and Operation of Premiere,
High Technology and Marine Research Center, Approval of Permits,
Charleston County, SC.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns and about lack of
discussion on fuel storage tanks, spill prevention and containment
strategies in the event of a tank runover and impacts from running
laboratory ventilation hoods.
ERP No. D-UMC-K11088-CA Rating EO2, Tustin Marine Corps Air Station
(MCAS) Disposal and Reuse, Implementation, Orange County, CA.
Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections due to projected
adverse impacts to wetlands and other jurisdictional waters. EPA
requested that the final EIS demonstrate that all practicable measures
were taken to avoid and minimize the placement of fill in wetlands and
other aquatic resources. EPA, also expressed concern about potential
impacts associated with the use of fertilizers and pesticides at the
golf course and recommended that final EIS examine reasonable
opportunities to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

Final EISs

ERP No. F-BLM-J01076-WY, Powder River (WYW136142) and Thundercloud
(WYW136458) Coal Lease Applications, Federal Coal Leasing, Campbell and
Converse Counties, WY.
Summary: EPA's review has not identified any potential
environmental impacts.
ERP No. F-BLM-K67046-NV, Olinghouse Mine Project, Construction of
Two Open Pits, Waste Dump, Haul Road and Cyanide Heap Leach Pads, Plan-
of-Operation Approval Carson City, Washoe County, NV.
Summary: EPA concerns were addressed in the Final EIS. EPA still
have environmental concerns about potential impacts to nearby springs
and potentially adverse pit lake chemistry. EPA requested that the
Record of Decision (ROD) include specific mitigation and monitoring
provisions on these two issues.
ERP No. F-NOA-L91001-AK, Juneau Consolidated Facility, Space for
the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean
Science (UAF), Possible Site Lena Point, Fisheries Management
Operation, `Vision for 2005', Juneau, AK.
Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns regarding
wastewater treatment at the proposed facility and the Record of
Decision should specify whether the facility will tie into the existing
City and Borough of Juneau treatment system or operate an on-site
treatment plant.
ERP No. F-US-J11014-CO United States Army Garrison, Fitzsimons
(Formerly Fitzsimons Army Medical Center) Disposal and Reuse for BRAC-
95, Implementation, City of Aurora, Denver County, CO.
Summary: EPA expressed lack of objections.
ERP No. FS-USA-E65040-MS, Camp Shelby Continued Military Training
Activities, Use of National Forest Lands, Updated Information, Final
Site Selected Authorization for Implementation of the Proposed G. V.
(Sonny) Montgomery Ranges, Special Use Permit, DeSoto National Forest,
Forrest, George and Perry Counties, MS.
Summary: EPA's initial comments on developing this training range
have largely been addressed by additional data/exposition. However,
certain concerns will only be verified after the range becomes
operational. Therefore, EPA will continue to participate in the
interagency team, which will be monitoring the facility's progress.

Dated: April 28, 1998.
William D. Dickerson,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 98-11659 Filed 4-30-98; 8:45 am]
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