[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 14263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6500]



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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 51 / Thursday, March 16, 1995 / 
Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Bear Creek Watershed, Jackson County, Oregon

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Guidelines (40 
CFR Part 1500); the Natural Resources Conservation Service Guidelines 
(7 CFR Part 650); the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, gives notice that an environmental impact 
statement is being prepared for Bear Creek Watershed, Jackson County, 
Oregon.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bob Graham, State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation 
Service, 101 SW Main St., Suite 1300, Portland, Oregon 97204-3221, 
telephone (503) 414-3201.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The environmental assessment of this 
federally assisted action indicates that the project may cause 
significant local, regional or national impacts on the environment. As 
a result of these findings, Bob Graham, State Conservationist, has 
determined that the preparation and review of an environmental impact 
statement is needed for this project.
    The project concerns a plan for improved agricultural water 
management on irrigated lands to rectify water quality problems 
including fishery habitat, and for improved watershed protection. 
Alternatives under consideration to reach these objectives include 
conservation land treatment and improved water delivery systems for 
agricultural water management and fisheries enhancement.
    A draft environmental impact statement will be prepared and 
circulated for review by agencies and the public. The Natural Resources 
Conservation Service invites participation and consultation of agencies 
and individuals that have special expertise, legal jurisdiction, or 
interest in the preparation of the draft environmental impact 
statement. A meeting will be held as 8:00 am, Thursday, March 30, 1995, 
at the Red Lion Inn, 200 North Riverside, Medford, Oregon, to determine 
scope of the evaluation of the proposed action. Further information may 
be obtained from Bob Graham, State Conservationist, at the above 
address or telephone (503) 414-3201.
(This activity is listed in the Catalogue of Federal Domestic 
Assistance under No. 10.904-Watershed Protection and Flood 
Prevention-and is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 12372 
which requires intergovernmental consultation with state and local 
officials.)
    Dated: March 6, 1995.
Bob Graham,
State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 95-6500 Filed 3-15-95; 8:45 am]
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