Środowisko i energia · 16/09/1994

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA commented that the draft EIS adequately addresses all issues within our jurisdiction and areas of expertise. ERP No. D-BOP-G80001-TX Rating EC2, Houston Metropolitan Detention Center, Site Selection, Construction and Operation, City of Houston County, TX. Summary: EPA requested additional information on cumulative effects to fully assess potential environmental impacts. Specifically, the Final EIS should be expanded to address the proposed action in combination with other known or planned construction sites or projects that would take place within the same timeframe and geographical area (i.e., other projects being considered for construction at the five sites under detailed consideration by the Federal Bureau of Prisons). ERP No. D-NOA-A91060-00 Rating EC2, Western 1995 Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery, Regulation Amendment, Implementation. Summary: EPA had environmental concerns with three quota alternatives that would result in a decline of bluefin tuna stock despite the use of different allocation alternatives. EPA was also concerned with the shift to other overstressed fisheries that will occur with the quota restrictions and recommended that a comprehensive fishery managemen