U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the reservoir and pipeline to the Alafia River located in southeast Hillsborough County, Florida.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.7 and in accordance with Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified the need to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and therefore issues this Notice of Intent pursuant to 40 CFR 1507.7.
Ms. Lena Scott, Environmental Protection Agency—Region 4, Office of Environmental Assessment, 61 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, Telephone (404) 562–9607 of Fax (404) 563–9598.
EPA intends to prepare the EIS to evaluate Tampa Bay Water's (Authority) proposal to construct and operate a 1,200-acre reservoir and pipeline located in southeast Hillsborough County, Florida. The proposed reservoir will provide storage during high flow periods for use as potable water when surface water is not available for withdrawals. An 84-inch, 8-mile long pipeline will connect the reservoir to the South Central Hillsborough Intertie near the Alafia River withdrawal location. EPA intends to retain the services of an independent contractor to prepare the EIS using the
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