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WaterNews for October 7, 1999WaterNews is a weekly on-line publication that announces publications, policies, and activities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water. Inside this week's WaterNews:
1) NOAA, EPA Seek Public Comment on Maryland Coastal Polluted Runoff PlanThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and EPA are seeking public comment on Maryland's coastal polluted runoff plan. In 1998, 29 coastal states and territories, including Maryland, submitted plans and in 1998 received preliminary approval jointly from NOAA and EPA. While EPA oversees national water quality programs, NOAA administers the state-focused Coastal Zone Management Program, of which the non-point plans are a part. The program is a unique partnership between federal and coastal state and territorial governments that encourages balancing between land and water uses in coastal zones, as well as conservation of fragile coastal resources. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until Nov. 5, 1999. For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/1999/October/Day-06/i26060.htm on the Internet. 2) Revising the Forest Service Planning RegulationThe U.S. Forest Service is proposing changes to guide land and resource management planning for the National Forest System. The proposed rule describes the framework for National Forest System planning; makes sustainability the foundation for National Forest System planning and management; and establishes requirements for implementation, monitoring, evaluation, amendment, and revision of land and resource management plans. The intended effects are to simplify, clarify and otherwise improve the planning process; to reduce burdensome and costly procedural requirements; and to strengthen collaborative relationships with the public and other government entities.
Proposed Sections 219.9 (4) -priority watersheds and 219.20(b)(iv)(6) -protection of soil and water resources/compliance with Clean Water Act requirements may be of specific interest to reviewers. The Forest Service is requesting comment for 90 days. For information on the proposed planning regulation, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/forum/nepa/rule/ on the Internet. NOTE: This information has been replaced. Related information can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nfma/index.htm.
TRY OUR OTHER WEBSITES:EPA's Water Efficiency web page has been reorganized and expanded to include more information on the various aspects of the Water Efficiency Program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/owm/genwave.htm on the Internet for more information.
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