Forest Service, USDA.
Revision, notice of intent to prepare a supplemental draft environmental impact statement.
The Forest Service is processing an application for a special use authorization from Deerfield Wind, LLC for the installation and operation of wind turbines on National Forest System (NFS) lands managed by the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF). This notice notifies the public of the intent to complete and publish a supplemental draft environmental impact statement (SDEIS).
The SDEIS is expected in July 2010 and the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) is expected in December 2010.
Bob Bayer, Project Coordinator, Manchester Ranger District, USDA Forest Service, 2538 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255; 802–362–2307 ext. 218;e-mail:
The original notice of intent to prepare the Deerfield Wind Project EIS was published in the
Upon release of the SDEIS, the forest will publish a NOA in the
At the present time, Jerri Marr, Acting Forest Supervisor, Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, 231 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701–2417, is the Responsible Official. The forest expects to fill the Forest Supervisor position on a permanent basis within the next two to three months. That person would become the Responsible Official for the project.