81 FR 89135 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Amendment to the 1997 Washington State Department of Natural Resources Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit for the Long-Term Conservation Strategy for the Marbled Murrelet
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 237 (Friday, December 9, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 89135-89138] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29062] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [FWS-R1-ES-2016-N170; FXES11120100000-167-FF01E00000] Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Amendment to the 1997 Washington State Department of Natural Resources Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit for the Long-Term Conservation Strategy for the Marbled Murrelet AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: With the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have jointly developed a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) addressing an amendment to the 1997 WDNR Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to cover implementation of a long-term conservation strategy (LTCS) for the marbled murrelet. The DEIS also addresses an amendment to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 10 incidental take permit (ITP) for the WDNR HCP to cover implementation of the LTCS. The DEIS is intended to satisfy the requirements of both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). We request comments on these documents. DATES: To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by March 9, 2017. Public Meetings and Webinar: Four public meetings will be held to solicit public comments on the DEIS. For locations, dates and times of the public meetings and webinar, see Public Meetings and Webinar under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: To view documents, request further information, or submit comments, please use one of the following methods, and note that your information request or comments are in reference to the DEIS addressing an amendment to the 1997 WDNR HCP and ITP to cover implementation of a marbled murrelet LTCS: Viewing Documents:Internet: You can view the DEIS on the Internet at www.fws.gov/WWFWO/ or www.dnr.wa.gov/non-project-actions. Hard Copies: There are limited numbers of hard copies of the DEIS available for distribution (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting documentation we use in preparing the DEIS, will be available for public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at our Washington Fish and Wildlife Office (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Submitting Comments: Email: Comments may be submitted electronically to WDNR at [email protected]. WDNR will transmit all comments received to the Service. U.S. Mail: Comments may be submitted in writing to Lily Smith, SEPA Responsible Official, Washington Department of Natural Resources, SEPA Center, P.O. Box 47001, Olympia, WA 98504-7015. WDNR will transmit all comments received to the Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Ostwald, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by telephone at (360) 753-9564, [[Page 89136]] by email at [email protected], or by U.S. mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington Fish and Wildlife Office, 510 Desmond Dr., Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503. Alternatively, contact the SEPA Center, WDNR, by telephone at (360) 902-2117, or by email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: With the WDNR, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have jointly developed a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) addressing an amendment to the 1997 WDNR Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to cover implementation of a long-term conservation strategy (LTCS) for the marbled murrelet (Brachyamphus marmoratus). The DEIS also addresses an amendment to the Endangered Species Act ESA) section 10 incidental take permit (ITP) for the WDNR HCP to cover implementation of the LTCS. The DEIS is intended to satisfy the requirements of both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). If approved, the proposed LTCS will replace an interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet, which is currently being implemented under the WDNR HCP. It is anticipated that one of the alternatives described in the DEIS will form the basis of the LTCS. The scope of the proposed amendment to the WDNR HCP and ITP, and the DEIS, are exclusively limited to consideration of the LTCS. In addition to this notice of availability of the DEIS that the Service is publishing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a notice announcing the DEIS, as required under section 309 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). The publication of EPA's notice is the official start of the minimum requirement for the public comment period for an EIS (see EPA's Role in the EIS Process). The Service and WDNR have jointly developed a DEIS for the purpose of analyzing alternatives for the LTCS for the marbled murrelet, a seabird that was listed as threatened under the ESA in 1992. The DEIS analyses five action alternatives and a no action alternative. The DEIS does not identify a preferred alternative. The no action alternative involves continuation of the interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet under the WDNR HCP. If approved, the amended ITP would authorize incidental take of the marbled murrelet that may occur as a result of implementation of the LTCS over the remaining 50-year term of the WDNR HCP. Background In 1996, the WDNR released their draft HCP for forest management activities covering 1.6 million acres of forested State trust lands within the range of the northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) in Washington. A DEIS, dated March 1996, that was jointly developed by the Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the WDNR to address the issuance of ITPs for the HCP, was announced in the Federal Register on April 5, 1996 (61 FR 15297). The 1996 DEIS analyzed reasonable alternatives, including the HCP, for forest management activities on forested State trust lands that would be covered by the ITPs. A notice of availability for the final EIS (FEIS) was published in the Federal Register on November 1, 1996 (61 FR 56563). On January 30, 1997, the Service issued an ITP (PRT No. 812521) for the WDNR HCP. The Service's ITP decision and the availability of related decision documents were announced in the Federal Register on February 27, 1997 (62 FR 8980). Interim Conservation Strategy The WDNR HCP (see www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/forest-resources/habitat-conservation-state-trust-lands) commits the WDNR to developing a LTCS for the marbled murrelet (HCP IV. 39). At the time the HCP was prepared, it was determined that development of a LTCS was not possible due to a lack of scientific information. For this reason, the WDNR developed an interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet, which is currently being implemented. The proposed amendment to the WDNR HCP is the final step of the process for development of the LTCS. Briefly, the interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet includes the following components: (1) Identification of blocks of suitable marbled murrelet habitat on which timber harvest would be deferred; (2) Implementation of a habitat relationship study using marbled murrelet occupancy surveys to determine the relative importance of forested habitats; (3) Based on the findings of the habitat relationship study, identification of the lowest quality habitat blocks to be made available for timber harvest (these areas, in the poorest quality habitats, were expected to contain about 5 percent of the marbled murrelet-occupied sites on HCP-covered lands); (4) Implementation of surveys of higher quality habitat blocks identified by the habitat relationship study to determine marbled murrelet occupancy, and protection of murrelet-occupied habitats, along with some unoccupied habitat; and (5) Development of a LTCS for the marbled murrelet on WDNR lands. To inform the development of the DEIS addressing the amendment of the WDNR HCP and ITP to cover a LTCS for the marbled murrelet, we conducted four public scoping meetings in 2012 (77 FR 23743). In 2013, the WDNR, for the purposes of SEPA, conducted four additional public meetings to provide more opportunity for comment on the conceptual alternatives. Service staff attended all of the 2012 and 2013 public meetings. We received substantial public comments during public scoping. These comments were considered in the development of the DEIS. Endangered Species Act Section 9 Requirements Section 9 of the ESA prohibits take of fish and wildlife species listed as endangered or threatened under section 4 of the ESA. Under the ESA, the term ``take'' means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct (16 U.S.C. 1532(19)). The term ``harm,'' as defined in our regulations, includes significant habitat modification or degradation that results in death or injury to listed species by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, or sheltering (50 CFR 17.3). The term ``harass'' is defined in our regulations as intentional or negligent actions that create the likelihood of injury to listed species to such an extent as to significantly disrupt normal behavioral patterns, which include, but are not limited to, breeding, feeding, or sheltering (50 CFR 17.3). However, under specified circumstances, the Service may issue permits that authorize take of federally listed species, provided the take is incidental to, and not the purpose of, an otherwise lawful activity. Regulations governing permits for endangered and threatened species are at 50 CFR 17.22 and 17.32, respectively. Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA contains provisions for issuing ITPs to non- Federal entities for the take of endangered and threatened species, provided the following criteria are met: (1) The taking will be incidental; (2) The applicant will prepare a conservation plan that, to the maximum extent practicable, identifies the steps the applicant will take to minimize and mitigate the impact of such taking; [[Page 89137]] (3) The applicant will ensure that adequate funding for the plan will be provided; (4) The taking will not appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival and recovery of the species in the wild; and (5) The applicant will carry out any other measures that the Service may require as being necessary or appropriate for the purposes of the plan. National Environmental Policy Act Compliance The proposed amendment of the WDNR ITP and the 1997 WDNR HCP to cover a marbled murrelet LTCS is a Federal action that triggers the need for compliance with NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). We and WDNR have jointly developed the DEIS for the purpose of analyzing the environmental impacts of implementing alternatives for the marbled murrelet LTCS under the HCP and ITP. Five action alternatives and a no- action alternative are analyzed in the DEIS. The DEIS does not identify a preferred alternative. WDNR manages approximately 1.3 million acres within 55 miles of marine waters, which is the known inland limit of the nesting range for the marbled murrelet. The alternatives in the DEIS are restricted to implementation within this area. To appreciate the details of the alternatives, it is necessary to review the DEIS (see ADDRESSES for access to the DEIS). However, each of the alternatives in the DEIS is briefly summarized below. The alternatives represent a range of approaches to long-term marbled murrelet habitat conservation on WDNR lands. The alternatives differ in the amount and location of WDNR-managed forest land designated for long-term conservation of the murrelet, and also include a variety of conservation measures proposed to protect marbled murrelet habitat. The alternatives also differ in the amount and quality of marbled murrelet habitat removed through timber harvest. The acres of forest land proposed for continued conservation under the alternatives for an amended WDNR HCP include those lands already protected as long-term forest cover by WDNR, such as old-growth forests, high-quality spotted owl habitat, riparian areas, natural areas, and other conservation commitments included in the 1997 HCP and in WDNR's Policy for Sustainable Forests. These areas provide conservation benefits to the marbled murrelet, either by supplying current and/or future nesting habitat or by providing security to that habitat from predation, disturbance, and other threats. The alternatives also designate additional forestlands with specific importance for marbled murrelet conservation, and these are referred to as Special Habitat Areas, Emphasis Areas, or Marbled Murrelet Management Areas, depending on the alternative and conservation approach. All of alternatives considered in the DEIS protect known marbled murrelet nest sites. Alternative A is the no-action alternative and it continues the interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet. Alternative B primarily relies on protecting occupied marbled murrelet sites without additional conservation approaches. Alternatives C, D, E, and F focus new conservation in important areas for the marbled murrelet, protecting more habitat in these areas than is protected under the no action alternative. Each alternative designates a different amount of land for conservation of the marbled murrelet. Alternative F protects the most habitat for the murrelet within the analysis area. EPA's Role in the EIS Process The EPA is charged under section 309 of the Clean Air Act to review all Federal agencies' EISs and to comment on the adequacy and the acceptability of the environmental impacts of proposed actions in the EISs. EPA also serves as the repository (EIS database) for EISs prepared by Federal agencies and provides notice of their availability in the Federal Register. The EIS database provides information about EISs prepared by Federal agencies, as well as EPA's comments concerning the EISs. All EISs are filed with EPA, which publishes a notice of availability on Fridays in the Federal Register. For more information, see http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html. You may search for EPA comments on EISs, along with EISs themselves, at https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-public/action/eis/search. Public Comments and Webinar The Service and WDNR are committed to providing access to these meetings for all participants. The public meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Brian G. Bailey, Outreach Manager, Legislative Session Coordinator, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, at 360-902-1715, and Mark Ostwald, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 360-753-9564. To allow sufficient time to process requests, please call at least 7 working days prior to the public meeting dates. Four public meetings will be held to provide an overview of the DEIS and an opportunity for public comment. The public meeting dates, times, and locations are: Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., WDNR, Northwest Region Office, NW Conference Center, 919 N Township Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284. Thursday, January 12, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Whitman Middle School Auditorium, 9201 15th Avenue NW., Seattle, WA 98117. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Port Angeles High School, Commons-Lunch Room, 304 E Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Julius A. Wendt Elementary School, Multi-purpose Room, 265 S 3rd Street, Cathlamet, WA 98612. Public Webinar Information: A public webinar will provide an overview of the DEIS. The public webinar date, time, and link are: Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the link for accessing the webinar will be available at www.dnr.wa.gov/mmltcs. Public Comments You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. We specifically request information, views, and opinions from the public on the alternatives for the marbled murrelet LTCS and identification of any other aspects of the human environment not already identified in the DEIS that may be affected, pursuant to NEPA regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR 1506.6. Public Availability of Comments All comments and materials we receive become part of the public record associated with this action. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in your comments, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your personally identifiable information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personally identifiable information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety. Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting documentation we use in preparing the [[Page 89138]] FEIS, will be available for public inspection by appointment, during normal business hours, at our Washington Fish and Wildlife Office (see ADDRESSES). Next Steps We expect to receive a permit application from WDNR requesting an amendment of their ITP and HCP to cover the LTCS for the marbled murrelet. It is anticipated that one of the alternatives analyzed in the DEIS will form the basis of the LTCS that would be implemented under the HCP. An interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet is currently being implemented under the HCP. The HCP amendment for the LTCS is intended to replace the interim conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet. We will evaluate that request, associated documents, and public comments in reaching a final decision on whether the application for a permit amendment meets the requirements of section 10 of the ESA. We will prepare responses to public comments and publish a notice of availability for the FEIS. The FEIS will identify the preferred alternative for the LTCS for the marbled murrelet and analyze its impact on the human environment. We will also evaluate whether the proposed permit action would comply with section 7 of the ESA by conducting an intra-Service section 7 consultation. We will use the results of this consultation, in combination with the above findings, in our final analysis to determine whether or not to approve the proposed amendment of the WDNR ITP and HCP. If the ESA section 10 issuance requirements are met, we will approve the amendment of the ITP and HCP. We will issue a record of decision and approve or deny the ITP and HCP amendment request by WDNR no sooner than 30 days after publication of the EPA's notice of availability of the FEIS. Authority: We provide this notice in accordance with the requirements of section 10(c) of the ESA and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 17.22 and 17.32) and NEPA and its implementing regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Theresa Rabot, Deputy Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon. [FR Doc. 2016-29062 Filed 12-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333-15-P
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mitigation than proposed in its ETP PCW triggers compliance with NEPA. Service (Service), have jointly
applications. We are considering NEPA requires the Service to analyze developed a draft environmental impact
mitigation of older wind facilities, lead the direct, indirect, and cumulative statement (DEIS) addressing an
abatement, carcass removal, carcass impacts of the CCSM Phase I project amendment to the 1997 WDNR Habitat
avoidance, wind conservation before we make our decision, and to Conservation Plan (HCP) to cover
easements, habitat enhancement make our analysis available to the implementation of a long-term
(focusing on prey habitat), and public. We have prepared the final EIS conservation strategy (LTCS) for the
rehabilitation of injured eagles as to inform the public of our proposed marbled murrelet. The DEIS also
possible alternative forms of permit action, alternatives to that action, addresses an amendment to the
compensatory mitigation. the environmental impacts of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section
Alternative 3: Issue ETPs for Phase I alternatives, and measures to minimize 10 incidental take permit (ITP) for the
of Sierra Madre Wind Development adverse environmental effects. WDNR HCP to cover implementation of
Area Only. The Service received the LTCS. The DEIS is intended to
numerous comments during the scoping Public Availability of Submissions
satisfy the requirements of both the
process requesting that we examine a Before including your address, phone National Environmental Policy Act
different development scenario from number, email address, or other (NEPA) and the Washington State
that proposed by PCW. However, to personal identifying information in your Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). We
issue an ETP, we must analyze a correspondence, you should be aware request comments on these documents.
specific project and ECP to determine if that your entire correspondence— DATES: To ensure consideration, please
it meets the requirements for an ETP. including your personal identifying send your written comments by March
Alternative 3 represents an example of information—may be made publicly 9, 2017.
a different development scenario PCW available at any time. While you can ask Public Meetings and Webinar: Four
could present in a new application if the us to withhold your personal identifying public meetings will be held to solicit
Service were to determine that the information for public review, we public comments on the DEIS. For
Phase I CCSM Project would meet all cannot guarantee that we will be able to locations, dates and times of the public
the criteria for issuing an ETP, but not do so. meetings and webinar, see Public
at the scale proposed. Alternative 3 is Comments and materials received will Meetings and Webinar under
for the Service to issue ETPs for the be available for public inspection, by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
construction of Phase I infrastructure appointment, during normal business
and the construction and operation of ADDRESSES: To view documents, request
hours at the offices where the comments
wind turbines only in the Sierra Madre are being submitted. further information, or submit
Wind Development Area (WDA) (298 comments, please use one of the
turbines total). This alternative includes Authorities following methods, and note that your
avoidance and minimization measures, This notice is published in information request or comments are in
best management practices, and accordance with the National reference to the DEIS addressing an
compensatory mitigation described in Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the amendment to the 1997 WDNR HCP and
PCW’s application as they apply to the CEQ’s regulations for implementing ITP to cover implementation of a
Sierra Madre WDA. NEPA, 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508; marbled murrelet LTCS:
Alternative 4: No Action. Under and the Department of the Interior’s Viewing Documents:
Alternative 4, the Service would deny NEPA regulations, 43 CFR part 46. • Internet: You can view the DEIS on
PCW standard and programmatic ETPs the Internet at www.fws.gov/WWFWO/
Stephen A. Smith, or www.dnr.wa.gov/non-project-actions.
for construction and operation of the
Phase I CCSM Project. In addition to Acting Regional Director, Mountain-Prairie • Hard Copies: There are limited
Region numbers of hard copies of the DEIS
being a potential outcome of the permit
review process, analysis of the No [FR Doc. 2016–29333 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am] available for distribution (see FOR
Action alternative is required by CEQ BILLING CODE 4333–15–P FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
regulation (40 CFR 1502.14) and • Comments and materials we
provides a baseline against which to receive, as well as supporting
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR documentation we use in preparing the
compare the environmental impacts of
the proposed action and other DEIS, will be available for public
Fish and Wildlife Service inspection by appointment, during
reasonable alternatives. ETPs are not
required in order for PCW to construct [FWS–R1–ES–2016–N170; normal business hours, at our
and operate the project; therefore, if we FXES11120100000–167–FF01E00000] Washington Fish and Wildlife Office
deny the ETPs, PCW may choose to (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Submitting Comments:
construct and operate the Phase I CCSM
Project without ETPs and without
Amendment to the 1997 Washington • Email: Comments may be submitted
State Department of Natural Resources electronically to WDNR at sepacenter@
adhering to an ECP. Alternative 4 Habitat Conservation Plan and
analyzes both a ‘‘No Build’’ scenario dnr.wa.gov. WDNR will transmit all
Incidental Take Permit for the Long- comments received to the Service.
and a ‘‘Build Without ETPs’’ scenario.
This final EIS further incorporates
Term Conservation Strategy for the • U.S. Mail: Comments may be
Marbled Murrelet submitted in writing to Lily Smith,
information received during the public
SEPA Responsible Official, Washington
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comment period for the draft EIS, and AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
finalizes the analyses and conclusions Interior. Department of Natural Resources, SEPA
in the document. Center, P.O. Box 47001, Olympia, WA
ACTION: Notice of availability; request
98504–7015. WDNR will transmit all
National Environmental Policy Act for comments.
comments received to the Service.
Compliance SUMMARY:With the Washington State FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Our decision on whether to issue Department of Natural Resources Mark Ostwald, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
standard and programmatic ETPs to (WDNR), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by telephone at (360) 753–9564,
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FEIS, will be available for public to determine whether or not to approve ACTION: Notice of availability.
inspection by appointment, during the proposed amendment of the WDNR
normal business hours, at our ITP and HCP. If the ESA section 10 SUMMARY: We, the Fish and Wildlife
Washington Fish and Wildlife Office issuance requirements are met, we will Service (Service), announce the
(see ADDRESSES). approve the amendment of the ITP and availability of a final comprehensive
Next Steps HCP. We will issue a record of decision conservation plan (CCP) and
and approve or deny the ITP and HCP environmental impact statement (EIS)
We expect to receive a permit amendment request by WDNR no sooner
application from WDNR requesting an for Lower Klamath, Clear Lake, Tule
than 30 days after publication of the Lake, Upper Klamath, and Bear Valley
amendment of their ITP and HCP to EPA’s notice of availability of the FEIS.
cover the LTCS for the marbled National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges). The
Authority: We provide this notice in Refuges are part of the Klamath Basin
murrelet. It is anticipated that one of the accordance with the requirements of section
alternatives analyzed in the DEIS will Complex. The final CCP/EIS, prepared
10(c) of the ESA and its implementing
form the basis of the LTCS that would regulations (50 CFR 17.22 and 17.32) and under the National Wildlife Refuge
be implemented under the HCP. An NEPA and its implementing regulations (40 Improvement Act of 1997, and in
interim conservation strategy for the CFR 1506.6). accordance with the National
marbled murrelet is currently being Environmental Policy Act of 1969,
Theresa Rabot,
implemented under the HCP. The HCP describes how the Service proposes to
Deputy Regional Director, Pacific Region, U.S.
amendment for the LTCS is intended to manage the refuges for the next 15 years.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon.
replace the interim conservation Final compatibility determinations for
[FR Doc. 2016–29062 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am]
strategy for the marbled murrelet. We uses proposed under the preferred
will evaluate that request, associated BILLING CODE 4333–15–P
alternative are also included as an
documents, and public comments in appendix.
reaching a final decision on whether the
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
application for a permit amendment ADDRESSES: Document Availability: You
meets the requirements of section 10 of Fish and Wildlife Service may obtain copies of the documents in
the ESA. We will prepare responses to the following places:
public comments and publish a notice [FWS–R8–NWRS–2016–N192;
FXRS12610800000–178–FF08R00000] • Internet: http://www.fws.gov/
of availability for the FEIS. The FEIS
refuge/Tule_Lake/what_we_do/
will identify the preferred alternative for
Lower Klamath, Clear Lake, Tule Lake, conservation.html.
the LTCS for the marbled murrelet and
Upper Klamath, and Bear Valley • In Person:
analyze its impact on the human
National Wildlife Refuges, Klamath
environment. We will also evaluate Æ Klamath Refuge Basin National
County, OR; Siskiyou and Modoc
whether the proposed permit action Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters,
Counties, CA: Final Comprehensive
would comply with section 7 of the ESA 4009 Hill Road, Tulelake, CA 96134.
Conservation Plan/Environmental
by conducting an intra-Service section 7
Impact Statement Æ The following libraries:
consultation. We will use the results of
this consultation, in combination with AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
the above findings, in our final analysis Interior.
Library Address Phone No.
Klamath County Main .............................. 126 South Third Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 ................................................... (541) 882–8894
Keno Branch ............................................ 15555 Hwy 66, #1, Keno, OR 97627 ........................................................................ (541) 273–0750
Malin Branch ............................................ 2307 Front Street, Malin, OR 97632 ......................................................................... (541) 723–5210
Merrill Branch .......................................... 365 Front Street, Merrill, OR 97633 .......................................................................... (541) 798–5393
S. Suburban Branch ................................ 3625 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 ...................................................... (541) 273–3679
Tulelake Branch ....................................... 451 Main Street, Tulelake, CA 96134 ....................................................................... (530) 667–2291
Butte Valley Branch ................................. 800 West Third Street, Dorris, CA 96023 ................................................................. (530) 397–4932
Redding ................................................... 1100 Parkview Ave., Redding, CA 96001 ................................................................. (530) 245–7250
Multnomah Co. Central ........................... 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 .................................................................... (530) 988–5123
Sacramento Public Central Branch ......... 828 I St., Sacramento, CA 95814 ............................................................................. (916) 264–2700
Medford .................................................... 205 S. Central Ave, Medford, OR 95701 .................................................................. (541) 774–8689
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: EPA’s Role in the EIS Process well as EPA’s comments concerning the
Klamath Refuge Planner, (916) 414– EISs. All EISs are filed with EPA, which
The EPA is charged under section 309
6464 (phone). publishes a notice of availability on
of the CAA (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) to
Fridays in the Federal Register.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We review all Federal agencies’
publish this notice to announce the environmental impact statement (EISs) The notice of availability is the start
availability of the final CCP/EIS for the and to comment on the adequacy and of the 30-day ‘‘wait period’’ for final
Klamath Basin Refuges. The final CCP/ acceptability of the environmental EISs, during which agencies are
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES
EIS, which we prepared in accordance impacts of proposed actions in the EISs. generally required to wait 30 days
with the National Environmental Policy EPA also serves as the repository (EIS before making a decision on a proposed
Act of 1969 (NEPA), describes and database) for EISs prepared by Federal action. For more information, see http://
analyzes a range of management agencies and provides notice of their www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/
alternatives for the Klamath Basin availability in the Federal Register. The eisdata.html. You may search for EPA
Refuges. EIS database provides information about comments on EISs, along with the EISs
EISs prepared by Federal agencies, as themselves, at https://
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| Action | Notice of availability; request for comments. | |
| Dates | To ensure consideration, please send your written comments by March 9, 2017. | |
| Contact | Mark Ostwald, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by telephone at (360) 753-9564, by email at [email protected], or by U.S. mail at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington Fish and Wildlife Office, 510 Desmond Dr., Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503. Alternatively, contact the SEPA Center, WDNR, by telephone at (360) 902-2117, or by email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 89135 |
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