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CERP EAA Storage Reservoirs FEIS.
Accordingly, this FEIS has been
prepared by the Regulatory Division to
address the environmental impacts of
the SFWMD’s proposed project. The
Regulatory Division of the USACE is
evaluating the SFWMD’s proposed EAA
Reservoir A–1 while the USACE Civil
Works Planning Process continues with
a separate and independent evaluation
of the CERP project. Any regulatory
decision on the SFWMD’s proposed
project will not affect the planning
process and consideration of
alternatives for the federal CERP EAA
Storage Reservoirs project. The
SFWMD’s Acceler8 project may
ultimately be a component of the federal
CERP EAA Storage Reservoirs project. If
it is not a part of the federal
recommended plan, it will be
considered as a locally preferred plan.
Dated: May 11, 2006.
Erik L. Stor,
Major(P), Corps of Engineers, Deputy
Commander.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of
Engineers
Availability of Draft Environmental
Impact Statement for the Proposed
Construction of a Dredged Material
Containment Facility in the Patapsco
River, at Masonville, Baltimore City,
MD
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In accordance with
requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
Baltimore District, has prepared a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
for the proposed construction of a
dredged material containment facility
(DMCF) by the Maryland Port
Administration (MPA). This DEIS was
prepared as part of the submission of
MPA’s application for a Department of
the Army permit to construct the facility
in the Patapsco River, Baltimore City,
MD. This application will be evaluated
pursuant to section 10 or the Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899 and section 404 of
the Clean Water Act.
The preferred alternative is for the
construction of a stone, sand, and
cofferdam structure that would impact
approximately 131 acres of waters of the
United States, including jurisdictional
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wetlands. The structure would be
initially constructed to 10 feet above the
mean lower low water (MLLW)
elevation, with a future temporary
elevation to 42 feet above MLLW, and
an ultimate elevation of 36 feet above
MLLW. The project would also include
mechanical dredging of approximately
1.7 million cubic yards of overburden
material within the footprint of the
proposed disposal site, and the
placement of this material at the Hart
Miller Island disposal site, Baltimore
County, MD. Hydraulic dredging of
approximately 1.5 million cubic yards
of sand would be performed, and the
sand used to construct the outer portion
of the containment structure.
Approximately 0.5 million cubic yards
of clay is to be mechanically/
hydraulically dredged and placed on the
inside of this structure. Two new
spillway structures and discharge
outfalls are to be included in the
construction of the DMCF. Other work
associated with the construction of the
DMCF is the relocation of a city water
main line and storm drain systems, and
the relocation of a commercial mooring
buoy. The total proposed footprint of
the proposed project is 141 acres.
DATES: The Baltimore District must
receive comments on or before July 7,
2006 to ensure consideration in the final
action. A public hearing on the DEIS has
been scheduled for Wednesday, June 21,
2006 at 7 p.m. Displays will be available
and representatives of the project team
will be present at 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be
held in the Baum Auditorium at Harbor
Hospital, 3001 South Hanover Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21225. Please send
written comments concerning this
proposed project to U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Baltimore District, Attn: Mr.
Jon Romero, CENAB–OP–RMN, PO Box
1715, Baltimore, MD 21203–1715. You
may submit electronic comments to
jon.romeo@usace.army.mil. Your
comments must be contained in the
body of your message; please do not
send attached files. Please include your
name and address in your message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Jon Romeo, (410) 962–6079.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EIS
integrates analyses and consultation
required by the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA), section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Section
401 and Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act, Section 7 of the Endangered
Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act,
Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, and the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and
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Management Act. All appropriate
documentation (i.e. section 7 and
section 106 coordination letters and
public and agency comments) will be
obtained and included as part of the
EIS. The decision on whether or not to
issue a Department of the Army permit
for this project will reflect the national
concern for the protection and
utilization of important resources. The
benefits which may reasonably be
expected to accrue from the proposal
will be balanced against its reasonably
foreseeable detriments. All factors that
may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered. Among these are wetlands,
fish and wildlife resources, cultural
resources, land use, water and air
quality, hazardous, toxic and
radioactive substances, threatened and
endangered species, regional geology,
aesthetics, environmental justice,
navigation, cumulative impacts, and the
general needs and welfare of the public.
Vance G. Hobbs,
Chief, Maryland Section Northern.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
the Seven Oaks Dam Water Quality
Study, San Bernadino County, CA
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: With the construction of
Seven Oaks Dam, during and
immediately after storm events, water
flows into the pool of water impounded
behind the dam may be turbid. Once
water is impounded behind the dam, all
water flowing in the Santa Ana River
that enters Seven Oaks Reservoir must
pass through that impoundment before
being released at the dam. To the extent
that water impounded behind the dam
can have a higher level of sediment or
algae than water flowing in the Santa
Ana River below the Southern
California Edison (SCE) No. 1
Powerhouse, the quality of water
released from Seven Oaks Dam into the
Santa Ana River may be reduced.
The purpose of the study is to
evaluate the potential impacts, if any, of
the Seven Oaks Dam regarding
downstream water quality and to
characterize upstream water quality.
This will entail characterization of the
water quality conditions that existed
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prior to dam construction and
determination of how or whether the
dam has contributed to water quality
impairment as part of the ‘‘baseline
conditions analysis’’. After the analysis,
future studies would be determined
with the resource agencies, Local
Sponsors, and Stakeholders.
ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District,
Environmental Resources Branch,
CESPL–PD–RN, 915 Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Attention to Randy Tabije, Ecosystem
Planning.
DATES: A public scoping meeting has
been scheduled for Wednesday, May 31,
2006 at 7 p.m. at the San Bernardino
County Flood Control District Offices,
825 East Third Street, San Bernadino,
CA 92415.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Randy Tabije, Environmental
Coordinator, (213) 452–3871 or e-mail at
Roland.R.Tabije@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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1. Authorization
A specific appropriation to initiate the
study was provided in the Energy and
Water Development Appropriations Bill,
2006, approved May 18, 2005: ‘‘Santa
Ana River Mainstem, California—* * *;
and $1,000,000 is available for the
Seven Oaks Dam Water Quality Study.’’
2. Background
The Seven Oaks Dam is part of the
Santa Ana River Mainstem Project that
provides flood control to downstream
communities in three counties. All of
the storage space (currently computed at
147,900 acre-feet) behind Seven Oaks
Dam is allocated to flood control and
estimated sediment deposition
purposes. The basic plan of operation is
to store flood runoff until the reservoir
elevation at Prado Dam (35 miles
downstream) peaks and starts to fall.
The flood control and environmental
operation plan for Seven Oaks Dam
provides substantial incidental water
conservation benefits. Flood events that
normally sweep rapidly past water
conservation diversion facilities are now
captured by the dam, and released at
rates that are much smaller than the
inflow to the dam. The relatively slower
release of flood runoff is also for a much
longer duration than the natural flood
event. The anticipated net result is a
greatly enhanced capability for water
agencies to divert flood runoff than
without the dam.
3. Proposed Objectives
The purpose of this study is to
evaluate the impacts, if any, of the
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Seven Oaks Dam and present an array
of recommendations to achieve and
sustain water quality to the pre-Seven
Oaks Dam level(s). Based on the results
of the water quality analysis,
determinations would be made for the
need of any further studies. No
proposed alternative plans have been
formulated to date. Proposed objectives
are:
a. Identify links between water
quality, water conservation, and other
environmental impacts.
b. Identify degraded water quality and
quantify the types and sources of
pollution.
c. Develop targets for water quality,
based on pre-dam conditions.
d. Inventory and evaluate a suite of
structural, non-structural, and other
measures capable of improving water
quality.
e. Integrate planned and existing
water-quality, restoration, and
management programs with other
Federal, State, Tribal (if applicable), and
local programs and projects.
f. Recommend additional programs
and projects needed for improvement of
water quality.
g. Identify appropriate sources of
funding.
4. Scoping Process
a. Potential impacts associated with
the proposed action will be evaluated.
Resource categories that will be
analyzed are: land use, physical
environment, geology, biological
resources, agricultural resources, air
quality, ground water, recreational
usage, aesthetics, cultural resources,
transportation/communication,
hazardous waste, socioeconomic and
safety.
b. Participation of affected Federal,
State and local resource agencies, Native
American groups and concerned interest
groups/individuals is encouraged in the
scoping process. Time and location of
the Public Scoping meeting will also be
announced by means of a letter, public
announcements and news release.
Public participation will be especially
important in defingin the scope of
analysis in the Environment Impact
Statement (EIS), identifying significant
environmental issues and impact
analysis in the EIS and providing useful
information such as published and
unpublished data, personal knowledge
of relevant issues and recommending
mitigative measures associated with the
proposed action. Those interested in
providing information or data relevant
to the environmental or social impacts
that should be included or considered
in the environmental analysis can
furnish this information by writing to
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the points of contact (see ADDRESSES). A
mailing list will also be established so
pertinent data may be distributed to
interested parties.
Dated: May 9, 2006.
Alex C. Dornstauder,
Colonel, U.S. Army, District Engineer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Exchange of Government Property at
Devens Reserve Forces Training Area
to MassDevelopment for Future
Development
AGENCY:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
DoD.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: In accordance with 10 United
States Code 2869, the Department of the
Army intends to enter into an Exchange
Agreement with MassDevelopment for
the exchange of 13.57+/¥ acres of
Government owned land at Devens
Reserve Forces Training Area, Devens,
Massachusetts, in exchange for
renovations to several buildings at
Devens Reserve Forces Training Area.
The purpose of this notice is to effect
the exchange pursuant to provisions of
10 U.S.C. 2869.
This is a partial transfer of the entire
acreage located at the facility.
Additional information is on file with
the U.S. Army Engineer District, Corps
of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Valerie Doss, 502–315–6979.
ADDRESSES: Documents are on file at
U.S. Army Engineer District, Louisville,
Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 59,
Louisville, Kentucky 40201–0059.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None.
Michael G. Barter,
Chief, Real Estate Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
Seven Oaks Dam Water Quality Study, San Bernadino County, CA
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: With the construction of Seven Oaks Dam, during and
immediately after storm events, water flows into the pool of water
impounded behind the dam may be turbid. Once water is impounded behind
the dam, all water flowing in the Santa Ana River that enters Seven
Oaks Reservoir must pass through that impoundment before being released
at the dam. To the extent that water impounded behind the dam can have
a higher level of sediment or algae than water flowing in the Santa Ana
River below the Southern California Edison (SCE) No. 1 Powerhouse, the
quality of water released from Seven Oaks Dam into the Santa Ana River
may be reduced.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the potential impacts, if
any, of the Seven Oaks Dam regarding downstream water quality and to
characterize upstream water quality. This will entail characterization
of the water quality conditions that existed
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prior to dam construction and determination of how or whether the dam
has contributed to water quality impairment as part of the ``baseline
conditions analysis''. After the analysis, future studies would be
determined with the resource agencies, Local Sponsors, and
Stakeholders.
ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles
District, Environmental Resources Branch, CESPL-PD-RN, 915 Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention to Randy Tabije, Ecosystem
Planning.
DATES: A public scoping meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May
31, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Flood Control District
Offices, 825 East Third Street, San Bernadino, CA 92415.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Tabije, Environmental
Coordinator, (213) 452-3871 or e-mail at
Roland.R.Tabije@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Authorization
A specific appropriation to initiate the study was provided in the
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, 2006, approved May
18, 2005: ``Santa Ana River Mainstem, California--* * *; and $1,000,000
is available for the Seven Oaks Dam Water Quality Study.''
2. Background
The Seven Oaks Dam is part of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project
that provides flood control to downstream communities in three
counties. All of the storage space (currently computed at 147,900 acre-
feet) behind Seven Oaks Dam is allocated to flood control and estimated
sediment deposition purposes. The basic plan of operation is to store
flood runoff until the reservoir elevation at Prado Dam (35 miles
downstream) peaks and starts to fall. The flood control and
environmental operation plan for Seven Oaks Dam provides substantial
incidental water conservation benefits. Flood events that normally
sweep rapidly past water conservation diversion facilities are now
captured by the dam, and released at rates that are much smaller than
the inflow to the dam. The relatively slower release of flood runoff is
also for a much longer duration than the natural flood event. The
anticipated net result is a greatly enhanced capability for water
agencies to divert flood runoff than without the dam.
3. Proposed Objectives
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impacts, if any, of
the Seven Oaks Dam and present an array of recommendations to achieve
and sustain water quality to the pre-Seven Oaks Dam level(s). Based on
the results of the water quality analysis, determinations would be made
for the need of any further studies. No proposed alternative plans have
been formulated to date. Proposed objectives are:
a. Identify links between water quality, water conservation, and
other environmental impacts.
b. Identify degraded water quality and quantify the types and
sources of pollution.
c. Develop targets for water quality, based on pre-dam conditions.
d. Inventory and evaluate a suite of structural, non-structural,
and other measures capable of improving water quality.
e. Integrate planned and existing water-quality, restoration, and
management programs with other Federal, State, Tribal (if applicable),
and local programs and projects.
f. Recommend additional programs and projects needed for
improvement of water quality.
g. Identify appropriate sources of funding.
4. Scoping Process
a. Potential impacts associated with the proposed action will be
evaluated. Resource categories that will be analyzed are: land use,
physical environment, geology, biological resources, agricultural
resources, air quality, ground water, recreational usage, aesthetics,
cultural resources, transportation/communication, hazardous waste,
socioeconomic and safety.
b. Participation of affected Federal, State and local resource
agencies, Native American groups and concerned interest groups/
individuals is encouraged in the scoping process. Time and location of
the Public Scoping meeting will also be announced by means of a letter,
public announcements and news release. Public participation will be
especially important in defingin the scope of analysis in the
Environment Impact Statement (EIS), identifying significant
environmental issues and impact analysis in the EIS and providing
useful information such as published and unpublished data, personal
knowledge of relevant issues and recommending mitigative measures
associated with the proposed action. Those interested in providing
information or data relevant to the environmental or social impacts
that should be included or considered in the environmental analysis can
furnish this information by writing to the points of contact (see
ADDRESSES). A mailing list will also be established so pertinent data
may be distributed to interested parties.
Dated: May 9, 2006.
Alex C. Dornstauder,
Colonel, U.S. Army, District Engineer.
[FR Doc. 06-4685 Filed 5-18-06; 8:45 am]
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