Środowisko i energia · 22.10.2004

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed no significant concerns with the proposed project. ERP No. D-AFS-J65416-WY Rating EC2, Bighorn National Forest Revised Land and Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Big Horn Mountain Range, Bighorn National Forest, Johnson, Sheridan, Bighorn and Washakie Counties, WY. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns with the potential for adverse impacts to water quality, aquatic resources, and terrestrial habitat. EPA expressed concerns with cumulative impacts to fish and wildlife, including the Canada lynx from the preferred alternative which proposes an 85 percent reduction in Roadless Area and greatly increases road construction and other soil disturbing activities, which can adversely impact water quality. The Final EIS should consider including a road density standard and additional mitigation measures to further improve desired condition on grazing lands. ERP No. D-AFS-L65467-ID Rating EC2, Red Pines Project, Proposes to Implement Fuel Reduction Activities and Improve the Range of Watershed Activities, Nez Perce National Forest, Red River Ranger District, Idaho County, ID. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns with potential increases in sediment to w