Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 26.11.1999

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed environmental concerns about the adequacy of mitigation measures and the means to implement the measures. EPA believes that the final EIS needs to document the full range of mitigation measures that can be used to off-set adverse impacts. ERP No. D-FHW-B40090-ME Rating EC2, Augusta River Crossing Study, To Reduce Traffic Deficiences within the Transportation System Serving the City of Augusta, Funding, Kennebec River, Kennebec County, ME. Summary: EPA expressed concerns about the scope of analysis and that the EIS does not fully address potential direct and secondary impacts. EPA asked for additional information pertaining to secondary impacts, aquatic impacts, air quality, and mitigation. ERP No. D-MMS-E03007-00 Rating EO2, Destin Dome 56 Unit Development and Production Plan, Right-of-Way Pipeline Application, NPDES Permit and COE Permit, Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf, FL, AL, MI and LA. Summary: EPA expressed objection due to potential significant impacts to the Gulf bottom resources. EPA requested that the document substantiate the need for the additional natural gas resources. Mitigation for the protection of bottom resources is deficient, and additional