[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 28573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13379]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Lower Hamakua Ditch Watershed, Hawaii County, Hawaii
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.
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 on Environmental Quality Rules (40 CFR
part 1500); and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Rules (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 the Lower Hamakua Ditch Watershed, Hawaii County,
Hawaii.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth M. Kaneshiro, State
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 300 Ala Moana
Blvd., Room 4316, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96850, telephone (808) 541-2600.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This federally-assisted project action may
cause significant local, regional, or national impacts on the
environment, or create controversy over man's use of limited water
resources. As a result of these findings, Kenneth M. Kaneshiro, State
Conservationist, has determined the preparation and review of an
environmental impact statement is needed for this project.
The project concerns a plan to provide a dependable water supply
for small farms, and on-farm irrigation systems on former sugar cane
lands. It will also address the social and cultural conflicts of the
use of water in the watershed. Irrigation is the primary project
purpose. Alternatives under consideration to research these objectives
include: Rehabilitation of the ditch system, use of wells for the
agricultural water supply, reorganization of on-farm irrigation
systems.
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. Initial scoping meeting was held in Honokaa, May 16 at 6:00
p.m. to determine the scope of the evaluation of the proposed action.
Further information on the proposed project action or additional
scoping meetings may be obtained from Kenneth M. Kaneshiro, State
Conservationist, at the above address or telephone (808) 541-2600.
(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.)
Dated: May 18, 1995.
Lawrence T. Yamamoto,
Acting State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 95-13379 Filed 5-31-95; 8:45 am]
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