[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 106 (Friday, May 31, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 27385] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-13622] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- UTAH RECLAMATION MITIGATION AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Establishment of the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve and Finding of No Significant Impact; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission. ACTION: Notice of availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for Establishment of the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve (Preserve) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) are available. The EA was developed to determine the effects of acquiring private property interests, from willing sellers in the Goshen Bay and Benjamin Slough areas of Utah Lake, to establish the Preserve. The EA compared two alternatives, the preferred and a ``no action'' alternative. The Draft EA was developed with public input and the Final EA refined based upon public comment. The most strongly voiced concern during public scoping involved potential drainage impacts to neighboring lands. EA analysis determined that the preferred action would not deliver any additional water to the Goshen Bay or Benjamin Slough areas, and that no substantial wetland developments were proposed which might impact hydrologic conditions over a broad area. Maintenance of existing cooperative drainage systems serving up-gradient lands would be allowed on acquired lands, subject to reasonable conditions and standard regulatory permitting. As a precaution, a site-specific hydrologic assessment will be conducted prior to certain restorative actions to guard against potential impacts from raised water tables on neighboring properties. This mitigation measure is highlighted in the FONSI. DATES: The EA will be available on the publication of this notice. ADDRESSES: Interested persons or organizations may request copies of the document by writing to Utah Lake Draft EA, Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission, 111 E. Broadway, Suite 310, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Quinn, Telephone (801) 524- 3146; Fax (801) 524-3148. Authority: Pub. L. 102-575, 106 Stat. 4600, 4625, October 30, 1992. Michael C. Weland, Executive Director. [FR Doc. 96-13622 Filed 5-30-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-05-P