Środowisko i energia · 30/07/2004

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

EPA expressed environmental concerns due to direct and cumulative impacts to groundwater and surface water. ERP No. D-BLM-J67031-ND Rating EC2, West Mine Area, Freedom Mine Project, Application to Acquire Federal Coal Lease, Mercer County, ND. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts and adequate protection for fens and peatland wetlands. ERP No. D-COE-C40162-NJ Rating EO2, NJ 92 Project, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Transportation Improvement from East-West Highway Link Connecting U.S. Route1 in South Brunswick Township with the New Jersey Turnpike at Interchange 8A in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ. Summary: EPA objected to the proposed permit based on the potential for significant environmental impacts and that all reasonable alternatives, including those with fewer environmental impacts, have not been fully evaluated. ERP No. D-COE-E39065-FL Rating LO, Central and Southern Florida Project, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot Operation, Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot Project, To Test the Feasibility Utilizing ASR Technology for Water Storage at Seven Well Sites, Right-of-Way and NPDES Per