Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 29/10/1999

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed concern regarding potential wildlife impacts, air quality impacts and human disturbance from helicopter noise. EPA requested that these issues be addressed in the final EIS. ERP No. D-AFS-J65309-UT Rating EC2, Trout Slope East Timber Project, Timber Harvest and Associated Activities, Implementation, Vernal Ranger District, Ashley National Forest, Uintah County, UT. Summary: EPA requested additional information on sediment control procedures and water quality to fully assess impacts from the Preferred Alternative. ERP No. D-AFS-L65325-ID Rating EC2, Sloan-Kennally Timber Sale, Proposal to Harvest and Regenerate Timber Strands, Implementation, Payette National Forest, McCall Ranger District, Valley County, ID. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns regarding lack of information with how this project relates to TMDL efforts and the construction of roads in a roadless area. EPA requested that information be provided on any expectations of the Payette National Forest to help implement any TMDL and that an explanation be provided on why entry into a roadless area cannot be avoided. ERP No. D-AFS-L65327-WA Rating EC2, Stimson ANILCA Access Easement Project, Reconstruc