April 11, 2008

Notice of Cancellation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Big Sandy Casino and Resort, Fresno County, CA

SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is no longer participating in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Big Sandy Casino and Resort to be located in Fresno County, CA. The NIGC's federal action that was being evaluated was approval of a management contract between the Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians (Tribe) and QBS, LLC. On October 19, 2007 and at the request of the Tribe, the management contract approval request was deemed withdrawn. As a result, the NIGC no longer has a federal action that requires compliance with NEPA and is therefore no longer participating in the preparation of the EIS for the Big Sandy Casino and Resort.
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[Federal Register: April 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 71)]
[Notices]               
[Page 19904]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Indian Gaming Commission

 
Notice of Cancellation of the Environmental Impact Statement for 
the Proposed Big Sandy Casino and Resort, Fresno County, CA

AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the National Indian Gaming 
Commission (NIGC) is no longer participating in the preparation of the 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Big Sandy Casino and 
Resort to be located in Fresno County, CA. The NIGC's federal action 
that was being evaluated was approval of a management contract between 
the Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians (Tribe) and QBS, LLC. On 
October 19, 2007 and at the request of the Tribe, the management 
contract approval request was deemed withdrawn. As a result, the NIGC 
no longer has a federal action that requires compliance with NEPA and 
is therefore no longer participating in the preparation of the EIS for 
the Big Sandy Casino and Resort.

DATES: Effective Immediately.

ADDRESSES: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to: Brad 
Mehaffy, NEPA Compliance Officer, National Indian Gaming Commission, 
1441 L Street, NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005 (or) fax to: Brad 
Mehaffy at 202-632-7066 (this is not a toll free call).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brad Mehaffy, (202) 632-7003.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NIGC issued a Notice of Intent to 
prepare and EIS on August 12, 2005, in the Federal Register (70 FR 
47262). The notice included project details.

    Dated: April 2, 2008.
Philip N. Hogen,
Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission.
 [FR Doc. E8-7766 Filed 4-10-08; 8:45 am]

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