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Sawtooth Forest Plan already provides needed for this project. The project will DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE most of the specific restoration rehabilitate Floodwater Retarding objectives for many of the Forest’s Structure No. 10 to maintain the present Forest Service species of greatest conservation concern level of flood control benefits and Ashley National Forest, UT, High associated with the forested biological comply with the current performance Uintas Wilderness—Colorado River communities. Because of this, the and safety standards. Sawtooth Forest Plan will require only Cutthroat Trout Habitat Enhancement the identification of priority watersheds Rehabilitation of the site will require AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. for restoration and minor amendments the dam to be modified to meet current to management direction. Preliminary performance and safety standards for a ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an assessment results indicate that the high hazard dam. The modification will environmental impact statement. effects of implementing the proposed consist of raising the net elevation of the SUMMARY: The Ashley National Forest in plan amendment should have only top of dam elevation 3.1 feet to 602.4 cooperation with Utah Division of minor environmental effects to the feet, install a new two-stage principal Wildlife Resources (UDWR) proposes to forested biological community on the spillway (standard drop inlet type) with restore genetically pure Colorado River Sawtooth NF, as well as outputs and a port at elevation 575.14 feet and crest cutthroat trout (CRCT; Onchorhynchus services envisioned under the 2003 at elevation 576.8 feet, install a new 42 clarki pleuriticus) populations to Forest Plan. inch pipe, and install an impact basin suitable habitats within the High Uintas Dated: June 28, 2010. to replace the existing plunge pool. The Wilderness. Implementation of this Terence O. Clark, III, new principal spillway crest elevation proposal would require the use of Acting Sawtooth National Forest Supervisor. will be raised by 1.5 feet. Flatten the rotenone (a fish toxicant) to remove 1 [FR Doc. 2010–16275 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] back slope to a 3 ⁄2:1 slope, lime treat competing and hybridizing nonnative BILLING CODE 3410–11–P the embankment slopes, and install a fish species from selected streams and new toe drain system along back toe of lakes within the High Uintas Wilderness dam. Lower the crest of the auxiliary on the Roosevelt/Duchesne Ranger DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE spillway 1.4 feet to elevation 592.6 feet District. Nonnative fish species to be and reshape the outlet section of the removed are primarily brook trout Natural Resources Conservation auxiliary spillway. All disturbed areas (Salvelinus fontinalis), Yellowstone Service will be planted to adapted native and/ cutthroat trout (Onchorhynchus clarki Rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding or introduced plant species. The bouvieri) and hybridized cutthroat trout. Structure No. 10 of the Mountain Creek proposed work will not have a Removal of nonnative fish is necessary Watershed, Ellis County, TX significant effect on any prime to enhance habitat and restore farmland, endangered or threatened genetically pure CRCT populations to AGENCY: Natural Resources species, wetlands, or cultural resources. suitable habitats within the High Uintas Conservation Service. Wilderness. Federal assistance will be provided ACTION: Notice of a Finding of No under authority of the Small Watershed Headwater subdrainages and basins Significant Impact. proposed to be treated and monitored Rehabilitation Amendments of 2000 over a period of ten or more years SUMMARY: (Section 313, Pub. L. 106–472). Total Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) include selected lakes and associated project cost is estimated to be of the National Environmental Policy stream segments in the Garfield Basin Act of 1969; the Council on $2,805,600, of which $1,981,100 will be and Swasey Hole in the Yellowstone Environmental Quality Regulations (40 paid from the Small Watershed River drainage, Fish Creek (a tributary to CFR part 1500); and the Natural Rehabilitation funds and $824,500 from Moon Lake), Ottoson Basin and Oweep Resources Conservation Service local funds. Creek in the Lake Fork River drainage, Regulations (7 CFR part 650); the The notice of a Finding of No and Fall Creek in the Rock Creek Natural Resources Conservation Service, Significant Impact (FONSI) has been drainage. U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives forwarded to the Environmental notice that an environmental impact DATES: Comments concerning the scope Protection Agency and to various statement is not being prepared for the of the analysis must be received by rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Federal, State, and local agencies and August 5, 2010. The draft environmental Structure No. 10 of the Mountain Creek interested parties. A limited number of impact statement is expected February Watershed, Ellis County, Texas. copies of the FONSI are available to fill 2011 and the final environmental single copy requests at the above FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: impact statement is expected June 2011. address. Basic data developed during Donald W. Gohmert, State ADDRESSES: Send written comments to the environmental assessment are on Conservationist, Natural Resources Ron Brunson, Roosevelt/Duchesne Conservation Service, 101 South Main, file and may be reviewed by contacting Ranger District, P.O. Box 981, Duchesne, Temple, Texas 76501–7682, Telephone Donald W. Gohmert, State Utah 84021. Comments may also be sent (254) 742–9800. Conservationist. via e-mail to [email protected], or via SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The No administrative action on facsimile to (435) 781–5215. environmental assessment of this implementation of the proposal will be It is important that reviewers provide federally assisted action indicates that taken until 30 days after the date of this their comments at such times and in the project will not cause significant publication in the Federal Register. such a way that they are useful to the local, regional, or national impacts on Dated: June 28, 2010. Agency’s preparation of the EIS. the environment. As a result of these Therefore, comments should be findings, Donald W. Gohmert, State Donald W. Gohmert, provided prior to the close of the Conservationist, has determined that the State Conservationist. comment period and should clearly preparation and review of an [FR Doc. 2010–16240 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] articulate the reviewer’s concerns and environmental impact statement is not BILLING CODE 3410–16–P contentions.

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Comments received in response to preserve the integrity of genetically pure Nature of Decision To Be Made this solicitation, including names and populations of native CRCT. This would The decisions to be made include the addresses of those who comment, will be accomplished by treating lakes and approval of proposed activities within be part of the public record for this streams within selected drainage basins the High Uintas Wilderness, the use of proposed action. Comments submitted with the piscicide rotenone to remove piscicides (fish toxicants) within anonymously will be accepted and the threat of competition and designated wilderness on National considered, however. hybridization of nonnative trout. Forest System Lands, seasonal and long- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Following treatment of selected waters, term timing of the action and method of Brunson at (435) 781–5202 or e-mail CRCT would be reintroduced through transport for materials, equipment, and [email protected]. stocking of fingerlings obtained from the personnel to treatment areas. Because Individuals who use well developed South Slope brood the majority of lakes and streams occur telecommunication devices for the deaf population maintained in Sheep Creek within wilderness, methodologies and (TDD) may call the Federal Information Lake. activities selected for implementation Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 The purpose statement includes goals must conform to special land use between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern to be achieved while meeting the need restrictions as much as possible. Based Time, Monday through Friday. for the project. These goals are used to on the environmental analyses SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: evaluate alternatives proposed to meet presented in this document, the U.S. the need. The Forest Service will use Purpose and Need for Action Forest Service (FS) will decide whether the following purposes to select among to approve the use of fish toxins within The High Uintas Wilderness contains the alternatives: wilderness and whether to approve the historic range and some of the most • The Forest Service is a partner and short-term use of aircraft, outboard remote and pristine habitat suitable for signatory to the Colorado River motors, pumps, and mixers in the CRCT. However, nonnative trout species Cutthroat Trout Conservation wilderness area. threaten the continued existence of Agreement and Strategy. This action CRCT populations within these would help the Forest Service Preliminary Issues headwater basins. Lakes and streams demonstrate support and commitment • Impacts to quality of fisheries and within headwater basins were to Colorado River cutthroat trout angling opportunities may be caused by stategically selected based on essential conservation efforts. the proposed action. What is the extent habitat characteristics. These • Enhances administrative efficiency and duration of such impacts? characteristics primarily include the and cost-effectiveness. • Will the proposed action affect presence of good spawning habitat • Avoids and minimizes adverse aquatic-dependent organisms such as which allows the persistance of self- environmental impacts. plankton, insects, and amphibians? Will sustaining trout populations and the • threatened, endangered, and sensitive ability of the selected area to resist re- Provides the potential to achieve the following biological objectives: species be impacted? invasion of nonnative trout species from Æ • How will dead fish impact lake reaches downstream through the Preserve genetic integrity and enhance habitat for pure CRCT habitat and wildlife? presence of migration barriers. • Will the use of fish toxins impact populations in the High Uintas CRCT are currently cooperatively water quality in the watershed, Wilderness. managed as a conservation species including drinking water for humans Æ Eliminate from headwater lakes and among the states of Colorado, Wyoming and animals? and Utah, the U.S. Forest Service their outflow streams, in a timely • Is the use of fish toxins appropriate (USFS), U.S. Bureau of Land manner, hybrid cutthroat trout and in the management of wilderness areas? Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and brook trout that threaten genetic • Should the use of aircraft, outboard Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Ute integrity and out compete CRCT. motors, or any other motorized/ Tribe Fish and Game Department. The Proposed Action mechanized equipment in wilderness be CRCT is designated as a species of authorized under the administrative special concern by Colorado and The Utah Division of Wildlife exemption clause to expedite the Wyoming, and a Tier I specie in Utah Resources in cooperation with the process? (those species that are either federally Ashley National Forest propose to • What economic impacts will be listed or for which a conservation implement a long-term strategy to treat sustained by commercial outfitters? agreement has been implemented). The selected lakes and streams within the What will be the short- and long-term CRCT is classified as a sensitive species High Uintas Wilderness with piscicide effects to the local tourism industry? by Regions 2 and 4 of the USFS and by (rotenone) to remove competing and the BLM in Colorado, Wyoming and hybridizing nonnative trout species. The Permits or Licenses Required Utah. proposed project area encompasses The proposed use of rotenone takes Expanding populations of nonnative three drainages within the High Uintas place on National Forest System (NFS) brook trout, remnant populations of Wilderness, including the Yellowstone lands on the Duchesne Ranger District Yellowstone cutthroat trout and River, Lake Fork River and Rock Creek of the Ashley National Forest. Forest cutthroat trout hybrids continue to drainages. Within these drainages, Service directives require that use of threaten populations of native CRCT strategically selected lakes and streams pesticides on NFS lands be approved by within the High Uintas Wilderness on would be treated. the Forest Service and that a Pesticide the Ashley National Forest. Brook trout Lead and Cooperating Agencies Use Proposal be submitted to and continue to displace CRCT within approved by the Forest Service. suitable habitat and Yellowstone Utah Division of Wildlife Resources— cutthroat trout and their hybrids Cooperating Agency. Scoping Process threaten genetically pure populations of This notice of intent initiates the Responsible Official CRCT with hybridization. scoping process, which guides the The underlying need for action is to Regional Forester—Intermountain development of the environmental remove competing brook trout and Region (R4) impact statement. In addition, a public

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notice requesting scoping comments the record and are available for public ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at was published in the newspaper of inspection and copying. The public may 10877 Conductor Blvd., Sutter Creek, record (Salt Lake Tribune) on May 3, inspect comments received at Medford CA JULY 13, 2010, 6 p.m. 2010. On April 27, 2010, the Ashley Interagency Office, 3040 Biddle Road, Written comments should be sent to National Forest mailed a scoping letter Medford, OR 97504. Visitors are Frank Mosbacher; Forest Supervisor’s and a project area map to affected encouraged to call ahead to 541–618– Office; 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA landowners, tribes, concerned citizens, 2113 to facilitate entry into the building. 95667. Comments may also be sent via special interest groups, local FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul e-mail to [email protected], or via governments, and any other interested Galloway, Acting Public Affairs Officer, facsimile to 530–621–5297. parties to comment on the scope of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, All comments, including names and proposed action. This information is 541–618–2113, [email protected]. addresses when provided, are placed in also available on our Web site http:// Individuals who use the record and are available for public www.fs.fed.us/r4/ashley/projects/. telecommunication devices for the deaf inspection and copying. The public may It is important that reviewers provide (TDD) may call the Federal Information inspect comments received at 100 Forni their comments at such times and in Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Visitors are such manner that they are useful to the between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern encouraged to call ahead to 530–622– agency’s preparation of the Standard Time, Monday through Friday. 5061 to facilitate entry into the building. environmental impact statement. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Therefore, comments should be Frank Mosbacher, Public Affairs Officer, meeting is open to the public. The provided prior to the close of the Eldorado National Forest Supervisors following business will be conducted: comment period and should clearly Office, (530) 621–5268. articulate the reviewer’s concerns and Elect new chair, review status of Individuals who use contentions. FY2009 and FY2010 projects selected by telecommunication devices for the deaf the Siskiyou, OR Resource Advisory Dated: June 21, 2010. (TDD) may call the Federal Information Committee, review and recommend Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 Kevin B. Elliott, FY2011 projects to the Designated Forest Supervisor. between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Federal Official. Persons who wish to Standard Time, Monday through Friday. [FR Doc. 2010–16325 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] bring related matters to the attention of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BILLING CODE 3410–11–P the Committee may file written meeting is open to the public. The statements with the Committee staff following business will be conducted: before or after the meeting. A public At that meeting, the RAC will review DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE input session will be provided during operating guidelines, review a list of the meeting and individuals who are Forest Service Forest Service projects that are ready for present will have the opportunity to RAC review, establish a public process address the Committee during that Siskiyou, OR Resource Advisory for receiving project proposals, and set session. Committee future meeting dates. More information Dated: June 24, 2010. AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. will be posted on the Eldorado National Scott D. Conroy, ACTION: Notice of meeting. Forest Web site @www.fs.fed.us/r5/ Forest Supervisor, Rogue River-Siskiyou eldorado. A public comment SUMMARY: The Siskiyou, OR Resource National Forest. opportunity will be made available Advisory Committee will meet in Grants [FR Doc. 2010–16064 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] following the business activity. Future Pass, Oregon. The committee is meeting BILLING CODE 3410–11–M meetings will have a formal public as authorized under the Secure Rural input period for those following the yet Schools and Community Self- to be developed public input process. Determination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Dated: June 29, 2010. and in compliance with the Federal John Sherman, Advisory Committee Act. The purpose Forest Service Acting Forest Supervisor. of the meeting is to review and Amador County Resource Advisory recommend projects submitted for [FR Doc. 2010–16298 Filed 7–2–10; 8:45 am] Committee funding under Title II of The Secure BILLING CODE 3410–11–P Rural Schools and Community Self- AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Determination Act of 2000, review ACTION: Notice of meeting. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE existing projects, and elect a chairperson. SUMMARY: The Amador County Resource Forest Service DATES: The meeting will be held July 20, Advisory Committee will meet in Sutter 2010, 9 a.m. Creek, California. The committee is El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- 101 NW. A Street, Grants Pass, OR in AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. Determination Act (Pub. L. 110–343) the Grants Pass City Council Chambers. ACTION: Notice of meeting. Written comments should be sent to and in compliance with the Federal Paul Galloway, Medford Interagency Advisory Committee Act. The RAC will SUMMARY: The El Dorado County Office, 3040 Biddle Road, Medford, OR review operating guidelines, review a Resource Advisory Committee will meet 97504. list of Forest Service projects that are in Placerville, California. The committee Comments may also be sent via e-mail ready for RAC review, establish a public is meeting as authorized under the to [email protected], or via facsimile process for receiving project proposals, Secure Rural Schools and Community to 541–618–2143. and set future meeting dates. Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 110– All comments, including names and DATES: The meeting will be held on July 343) and in compliance with the Federal addresses when provided, are placed in 13, 2009 at 6 p.m. Advisory Committee Act. The agenda

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