Spring Bayou, Louisiana, Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, 35671 [E8-14240]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Spring Bayou, Louisiana, Ecosystem
Restoration Feasibility Study
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Vicksburg District, in
conjunction with the Avoyelles Parish
Police Jury, the non-Federal sponsor, is
undertaking studies to investigate the
feasibility of restoring the Spring Bayou
area ecosystem.
DATES: Initiate EIS, June 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Correspondence may be
sent to Mr. Larry Marcy, U.S. Army
Engineer District, Vicksburg, CEMVK–
PP–PQ, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS
39183–3435.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Larry Marcy at U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Vicksburg District, telephone
(601) 631–5965, fax (601) 631–5115, or
e-mail at larry.e.marcy@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Action. A feasibility level
study will identify and evaluate
alternatives to restore the Spring Bayou
area ecosystem, Avoyelles Parish,
Louisiana. The ecosystem is being
degraded by water pollution,
sedimentation, and growth of nuisance
aquatic weeds. An opportunity exists to
restore previously existing hydrology by
diverting freshwater from the Red River
into the Spring Bayou area to improve
water quality, fishery production, and
wetland habitat.
Alternatives. Alternative locations for
water diversion from the Red River will
be identified and evaluated, as well as
investigating alternatives to control
sediment entering the Spring Bayou area
from Chatlin Lake Canal. Combinations
of alternatives involving water
diversion, sediment control or removal,
modification or replacement of existing
water control structures, and nuisance
aquatic weed control will be developed
and evaluated in cooperation with state
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and Federal agencies, local government,
Native American tribes, and the public.
Scoping. Scoping is the process for
determining the range of the alternatives
and significant issues to be addressed in
the Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS). For this analysis, a letter will be
sent to all parties believed to have an
interest in the analysis, requesting their
input on alternatives and issues to be
evaluated. The letter will also notify
interested parties of the public scoping
meeting that will be held in the local
area. A notice will be sent to the local
news media. All interested parties are
invited to comment at this time, and
anyone interested in the study should
request to be included on the mailing
list.
A public scoping meeting will be held
July 29, 2008, beginning at 7 p.m. at the
Marksville Fire Department, 512 North
Main Street, Marksville, Louisiana.
Significant Issues. The tentative list of
resources and issues to be evaluated in
the EIS includes aquatic resources,
recreational fisheries, wildlife resources,
water quality, air quality, threatened or
endangered species, recreation
resources, and cultural resources.
Tentative socioeconomic items to be
evaluated in the EIS include business
and industrial activity, tax revenues,
community and regional growth,
community cohesion, and navigation.
Environmental Consultation and
Review. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) will be asked to assist in
the documentation of existing
conditions, impact analysis of
alternatives, and overall study review
through the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (FWCA) consultation
procedures. The FWS would provide an
FWCA report to be incorporated into the
EIS. The draft EIS or a Notice of
Availability will be distributed to all
interested agencies, organizations, and
individuals.
Estimated Date of Availability. The
earliest that the draft EIS is expected to
be available is May 2010.
Dated: June 10, 2008.
Douglas J. Kamien,
Chief, Planning, Programs, and Project
Management 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 Clear Creek General Reevaluation
Study, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston
and Harris Counties, TX
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Clear Creek watershed
drains portions of Fort Bend, Harris,
Galveston, and Brazoria counties, Texas,
including portions of Houston and the
smaller towns of League City,
Friendswood and Pearland, among
others. The watershed also forms part of
the boundary between Harris County to
the north and Galveston and Brazoria
counties to the south. Clear Creek flows
into the west side of upper Galveston
Bay through Clear Lake. The Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
will evaluate several flood detention
and conveyance features to reduce
flooding of homes and businesses in the
Clear Creek Watershed. The study will
focus on environmental and social
conditions currently present and those
likely to be affected by the proposed
changes in the watershed. The floodcontrol project includes construction of
several miles of high flow channel
adjacent to the existing channel, while
preserving the existing channel and
floodplain forest. Detention of flood
waters would also be provided in some
areas where the high flow channel
diverges from the low flow channel and
in off-line detention areas adjacent to
the creek. All flood control measures on
Clear Creek occur upstream of the Dixie
Farm Road crossing. The proposed
project also includes widening three
tributaries to Clear Creek, Mud Gully,
Turkey Creek, and Mary’s Creek, for
improved conveyance of flood flows,
with detention basins constructed
adjacent to Mary’s Creek and between
Clear Creek and Mud Gully.
ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Galveston District, P.O. Box
1229, Galveston, TX 77553–1229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Robert Heinly, (409) 766–3992, Planning
Lead, Planning Section, Planning,
Environmental and Regulatory Division;
or Ms. Andrea Catanzaro, (409) 766–
6346, Environmental Lead,
Environmental Section, Planning,
Environmental and Regulatory Division.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) Background. Flooding along Clear
Creek has caused problems for over 30
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers
Spring Bayou, Louisiana, Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, in
conjunction with the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury, the non-Federal
sponsor, is undertaking studies to investigate the feasibility of
restoring the Spring Bayou area ecosystem.
DATES: Initiate EIS, June 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Correspondence may be sent to Mr. Larry Marcy, U.S. Army
Engineer District, Vicksburg, CEMVK-PP-PQ, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg,
MS 39183-3435.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Larry Marcy at U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Vicksburg District, telephone (601) 631-5965, fax (601) 631-
5115, or e-mail at larry.e.marcy@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Action. A feasibility level study will identify and
evaluate alternatives to restore the Spring Bayou area ecosystem,
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The ecosystem is being degraded by water
pollution, sedimentation, and growth of nuisance aquatic weeds. An
opportunity exists to restore previously existing hydrology by
diverting freshwater from the Red River into the Spring Bayou area to
improve water quality, fishery production, and wetland habitat.
Alternatives. Alternative locations for water diversion from the
Red River will be identified and evaluated, as well as investigating
alternatives to control sediment entering the Spring Bayou area from
Chatlin Lake Canal. Combinations of alternatives involving water
diversion, sediment control or removal, modification or replacement of
existing water control structures, and nuisance aquatic weed control
will be developed and evaluated in cooperation with state and Federal
agencies, local government, Native American tribes, and the public.
Scoping. Scoping is the process for determining the range of the
alternatives and significant issues to be addressed in the
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). For this analysis, a letter will
be sent to all parties believed to have an interest in the analysis,
requesting their input on alternatives and issues to be evaluated. The
letter will also notify interested parties of the public scoping
meeting that will be held in the local area. A notice will be sent to
the local news media. All interested parties are invited to comment at
this time, and anyone interested in the study should request to be
included on the mailing list.
A public scoping meeting will be held July 29, 2008, beginning at 7
p.m. at the Marksville Fire Department, 512 North Main Street,
Marksville, Louisiana.
Significant Issues. The tentative list of resources and issues to
be evaluated in the EIS includes aquatic resources, recreational
fisheries, wildlife resources, water quality, air quality, threatened
or endangered species, recreation resources, and cultural resources.
Tentative socioeconomic items to be evaluated in the EIS include
business and industrial activity, tax revenues, community and regional
growth, community cohesion, and navigation.
Environmental Consultation and Review. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) will be asked to assist in the documentation of existing
conditions, impact analysis of alternatives, and overall study review
through the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) consultation
procedures. The FWS would provide an FWCA report to be incorporated
into the EIS. The draft EIS or a Notice of Availability will be
distributed to all interested agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Estimated Date of Availability. The earliest that the draft EIS is
expected to be available is May 2010.
Dated: June 10, 2008.
Douglas J. Kamien,
Chief, Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division.
[FR Doc. E8-14240 Filed 6-23-08; 8:45 am]
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