Coast Guard announces publication of notice of intent, public scoping meeting for second phase of Great Lakes dry cargo residue discharges

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday its intent to prepare a new environmental impact statement and to hold a public scoping meeting in support of the next phase of rulemaking for dry cargo residue discharges in the Great Lakes.

The new environmental impact statement stems from the first environmental impact statement, which was prepared in support of the interim rule published in September 2008. Under the interim rule, the discharge of bulk dry cargo residue is allowed to continue in limited areas of the Great Lakes and under certain conditions. The Coast Guard plans to issue a final rule that may modify the interim rule and add new conditions for discharges.

The public scoping meeting, designed to solicit public comment and to help determine the scope of issues to be addressed in the new environmental impact statement, is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hotel Blake, 500 South Dearborn, Chicago, Ill.

To view the notice of intent online, go to www.regulations.gov. Once on the site, go to "search documents" and enter USCG-2004-19621.

###

Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.

printer friendly