Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 08/11/2002

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed environmental concerns about adverse impacts to water and air quality, cultural resources and to threatened and endangered species. ERP No. D-AFS-L67041-OR Rating EO2, Granite Area Mining Projects, Proposals to Approve Plans of Operation on 16 Mining Claims within the Granite Creek Watershed, Implementation North Fork John Day Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest, Grant County, OR. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections with the preferred alternative because preliminary determinations indicate that 10 of 16 mine plans would likely adversely affect listed mid-Columbian steel head, potential impacts to listed bull trout and Forest Service sensitive fish species, and a lack of alternatives to mitigate already impacted aquatic resources. EPA recommends that the final EIS include sufficient measures to protect and restore impaired water bodies and habitats of listed species. ERP No. D-FAA-C51022-NJ Rating LO, Atlantic City International Airport, Air Service Improvements, Economic Development and Enhanced Efficiency and Safety, Airport Layout Plan Approval, Atlantic County, NJ. Summary: EPA has a lack of objections with the project due to our early coordinatio