Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Lease To Construct and Operate an Integrated Waste Management Facility on the Cortina Indian Rancheria, Colusa County, CA

Zusammenfassung

This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in cooperation with the Cortina Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians, intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed lease to construct and operate an integrated waste management facility on the Cortina Rancheria of the Cortina Band of Wintun Indians in Colusa County, California. A description of the proposed project, location, and environmental issues to be addressed in the EIS are provided below (supplementary information). In addition to this notice, a public meeting will be held to describe the proposed action and to receive public comments regarding the scope of the EIS. The public will be invited to participate in the scoping process, review of the draft EIS, and a public meeting. This notice is published in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations found in 40 CFR 1501.7. The purpose of this notice is to solicit suggestions and information from other agencies and the public on the scope of issues to be addressed in the EIS. Comments and participation in this scoping process are encouraged.