Środowisko i energia · 17/12/2004

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed an environmental concern about impacts to approximately 7 acres of wetlands and recommends that the secondary impacts at planned intersections be addressed. ERP No. D-FRA-K59004-CA Rating EC2, Los Angeles-To-San Diego (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor, Proposed Rail Corridor Improvement Studies to Increase Intercity Travel for Faster, Safer and Reliable Passenger Rail System, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, CA. Summary: EPA expressed concerns with the analysis of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts to endangered species, coastal resources, water quality and air quality, and the integration of the proposed improvements with adjacent land-use and conservation planning efforts. ERP No. D-IBR-J39032-00 Rating EC2, Operation of Flaming Gorge Dam Colorado River Storage Project, To Protect and Assist in Recovery of Populations and Designated Critical Habitat of Four Endangered Fishes: Bonytail, Colorado Pikeminnow, Humpback Chub and Razorback Sucker, Green River, UT and WY. Summary: EPA expressed concerns that the Preferred Alternative may adversely affect other wildlife and their habitats. EPA also expressed concerns over the uncertainties surrounding both the impact