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PL83-566 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act Pocasset River Watershed, Providence County, RI

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[Federal Register: July 10, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 131)]
[Notices]
[Page 33201-33202]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr10jy09-17]

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service

PL83-566 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act Pocasset
River Watershed, Providence County, RI

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service.
ACTION: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 102(2) (C) of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969; the Council of Environmental Quality Guidelines (40
CFR part 1500); and the Natural

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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
Pocasset River Watershed, Providence County, Rhode Island.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phoukham Vongkhamdy, State
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 60 Quaker
Lane, Suite 46, Warwick, RI 02886, telephone: (401) 828-1300.

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, Phoukham Vongkhamdy, State Conservationist,
has determined that the preparation and review of an environmental
impact statement is needed for this project.
    The project concerns flood prevention. Alternatives under
consideration to reach these objectives include: A. Construction of six
floodwall structures and flood proofing. B. No Action alternative.
    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. Further information on the proposed action may be obtained
from Phoukham Vongkhamdy, State Conservationist, at the above listed
address or telephone (401) 828-1300.

    Signed in Warwick, RI on July 1, 2009.
Phoukham Vongkhamdy,
State Conservationist.
(This activity is listed in the Catalog 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.)

[FR Doc. E9-16337 Filed 7-9-09; 8:45 am]
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