Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 22/11/2002

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential adverse impacts to water quality and quantity from road construction and timber harvest and aquatic resources in roadless areas, especially the Van Sant Creek watershed. EPA recommends that the final EIS include additional information on project impacts to these resources and on the drinking water supply. ERP No. D-FHW-F40407-IN Rating EO2, I-69 Evansville to Indianapolis Corridor Study, I-69 Completion in Southwestern Indiana and Corridor Selection, IN. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections regarding the magnitude of impacts to wetland and aquatic resources, forests, farmland, and potential impacts to sensitive karst features. EPA expressed concern regarding future project compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and recommended the agencies reevaluate alternatives. ERP No. D-FHW-J40156-ND Rating EC2, US 2 Highway Transportation Improvements from near U.S. 85 (milepost 31.93) to west of U.S. 52 (milepost 131.24), Funding, NPDES and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permits Issuance, Williams, Mountrail and Ward Counties, ND. Summary: EPA has environmental concerns about substantial losses of wetlands as a result of e