Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Dam Safety Assurance Program Modification Report for the Martis Creek Dam Project, Nevada County, CA, 22758-22759 [2010-10103]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
Improvements to the U.S. 17 and
Market Street (U.S. 17 Business)
Corridor in Northern New Hanover and
Southern Pender Counties, NC
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AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
SUMMARY: The North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
has proposed improvements to the
transportation system starting at
Military Cutoff Road in New Hanover
County and extending to a point north
of Hampstead along U.S. 17, in Pender
County, NC (TIP Projects U–4751 and
R–3300). The NCDOT is currently
considering alternatives for this project
that will require authorization from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act and/or Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbor Act). The
USACE,Wilmington District, Regulatory
Division and the NCDOT intend to
prepare a joint environmental impact
statement in accordance with
regulations implementing the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to
evaluate and compare alternatives and
to assess associated impacts.
ADDRESSES: Comments regarding the
proposed action and the DEIS should be
provided to both Mr. Brad Shaver,
Regulatory Project Manager, Wilmington
Regulatory Field Office, 69 Darlington
Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403 and Ms.
Olivia Farr, Project Development
Engineer, North Carolina Department of
Transportation, 1548 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699–1548.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Questions about the proposed action
and DEIS can be directed to Mr. Brad
Shaver, Regulatory Project Manager,
telephone: (910) 251–4611 or Ms. Olivia
Farr, Project Development Engineer,
telephone: (919) 733–7844, ext. 253.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
NCDOT proposes to make transportation
improvements to the U.S. 17 and Market
Street (U.S. 17 Business) corridor in
northern New Hanover and southern
Pender Counties. Two North Carolina
Department of Transportation
Improvement Program (TIPs U–4751
and R–3300) projects are being
evaluated as part of the U.S. 17 Corridor
Study.
The purpose of the U.S. 17 Corridor
Study project is to improve the traffic
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carrying capacity and safety of the U.S.
17 and Market Street corridor in the
project area. The project study area is
roughly bounded on the west by I–40,
on the north by the Northeast Cape Fear
River, Holly Shelter Game Lands to the
east, and Market Street and U.S. 17 to
the south.
This project is being reviewed
through the Merger 01 process designed
to streamline the project development
and permitting processes, agreed to by
the USACE, North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
(Division of Water Quality, Division of
Coastal Management), Federal Highway
Administration (for this project not
applicable), and the North Carolina
Department of Transportation and
supported by other stakeholder agencies
and local units of government. The
other partnering agencies include: U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency; U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service; N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission; N.C.
Department of Cultural Resources; and
the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning
Organization. The Merger process
provides a forum for appropriate agency
representatives to discuss and reach
consensus on ways to facilitate meeting
the regulatory requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act during the
NEPA/State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) scoping phase of transportation
projects.
In 2006 the project was presented to
Federal and State Resource and
Regulatory Agencies to gain
concurrence on the purpose and need
for the project. The aforementioned
purpose and need of the project was
agreed upon by participating agencies in
September of 2006. In January 2007, the
project was again presented to
participating agencies regarding the
preliminary corridor screening process
in an attempt to decide which
alternatives would be carried forward
for detailed analysis. In August of 2007,
the alternatives to carry forward were
decided. Since this time the Corps has
been working closely with NCDOT and
its representatives to identify
jurisdictional resources within the
alternatives carried forward. This effort
should be completed sometime in
Spring of 2010.
Citizen informational workshops were
held for the U.S. 17 Corridor Study on
April 23, 2007 in Hampstead and on
April 24, 2007 in Wilmington. A total of
174 participants signed in at the
workshops with 40 comment sheets
during April 23 and 47 comments
during April 24, 2007. Thirty-four
citizens noted their support for the
proposed Hampstead Bypass while six
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citizens voiced their opposition to the
project.
NEPA/SEPA Preparation: Because the
proposed project requires approvals
from Federal and State agencies, a joint
Federal and State EIS will be prepared.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will
serve as the lead Federal agency for the
process and the NCDOT will serve as
the lead State agency. The EIS will serve
to satisfy the Corps’ NEPA requirements
as well as the State of North Carolina’s
SEPA requirements. Upon completion
and review of the Final EIS, the Corps
will independently complete a Record
of Decision (ROD) for the project.
The Wilmington District will
periodically issue Public Notices
soliciting public and agency comment
on the proposed action and alternatives
to the proposed action as they are
developed.
Jefferson M. Ryscavage,
Colonel, U.S. Army, District Commander.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement and
Dam Safety Assurance Program
Modification Report for the Martis
Creek Dam Project, Nevada County,
CA
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers; DOD.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as
amended, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Sacramento District (Corps)
intends to prepare a draft
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for the Federal action to remediate
seismic, seepage, and hydrologic dam
safety concerns at the Martis Creek Dam.
Martis Creek Dam is located about two
miles upstream of the confluence of
Martis Creek and the Truckee River, and
about three miles east of Truckee, in
Nevada County, CA. The Truckee River
flows through Reno, Nevada and into
Pyramid Lake, NV. The proposed action
is being conducted through the Corps’
Dam Safety Assurance Program (DSAP)
for the evaluation of existing dams.
ADDRESSES: Current and archival
information regarding the Martis Creek
DSAP Project can be obtained from the
following Web site address: https://
www.spk.usace.army.mil/projects/civil/
Martis_Creek/. Questions or
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comments regarding the Martis Creek
DSAP Project may be submitted through
this Web site, or written questions or
comments can be submitted by mail to
Ms. Mariah Garr, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Sacramento District, Attn:
Planning Division (CESPK–PD–R), 1325
J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Requests to be placed on a mailing list
may also be submitted through the Web
site or to the address provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Mariah Garr at (916) 557–7702, e-mail:
Mariah.M.Garr@usace.army.mil, or by
mail to (see ADDRESSES).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Background Information. Based on
the current engineering knowledge, the
Corps has determined that the Martis
Creek Dam has a high risk of failure due
to significant existing seismic, seepage,
and hydrologic issues. Compounding
this risk is the large population
downstream within the inundation
zone, specifically the Reno-Sparks
Metropolitan Area. An external peer
review panel, commissioned by the
Corps, confirmed that the Corps’ Class
I designation ‘‘Urgent and Compelling’’
is appropriate for the Martis Creek Dam
for the following reasons:
a. Foundation and abutment seepage
and piping.
b. The dam’s drain blanket is not
performing as intended;
c. The spillway is hydraulically
inadequate;
d. The site is in a high seismic zone
and it is probable that the dam and
spillway are seismically inadequate;
e. High probability of structural
failure, leading to potential life and
economic loss.
The panel recommended short-term
risk reductions measures, such as
maintaining the current reservoir pool
restriction elevation of 5,780 feet for
normal conditions, 58 feet below gross
pool. The panel also recommended
long-term risk reduction measures
including completion of on-going
studies of hydrologic, seismic, and
geophysical conditions, and improving
the existing instrumentation to ensure
adequate monitoring and to provide
suitable baseline information.
2. Remediation Alternatives. The draft
EIS will address an array of remediation
alternatives that are necessary to
prevent loss of life, extensive
downstream damage, functional loss of
the project, and the loss of all project
benefits. The exact nature and extent of
the remediation alternatives will be
determined based on the results of ongoing geotechnical and engineering
studies, public and agency input during
the scoping period, and preparation of
the draft EIS.
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3. Issues To Be Addressed. The draft
EIS will address environmental issues
concerning the remediation alternatives
proposed. Issues will be identified
based on public input during the
scoping process and during the
preparation of the draft EIS. Issues
initially identified as potentially
significant include, but are not limited
to: soils and seismicity, hydrology and
water quality, noise and vibration, air
quality, socioeconomics, water supply,
land use, recreation, visual and
aesthetic resources, traffic and
transportation, historical and cultural
resources, vegetation and wildlife,
special status species, and fisheries.
4. Public Involvement. Public scoping
meetings will be held in June or July
2010 at specific locations to be
announced within the local Martis
Creek DSAP project area, in Truckee,
CA. The purpose of the public scoping
meetings will be to present information
to the public regarding the array of
remediation alternatives proposed that
may be addressed in the draft EIS,
receive public comments, and solicit
input regarding environmental issues of
concern to the public. These meetings
are intended to initiate the process to
involve concerned individuals, and
local, State, and Federal agencies. The
public scoping meeting place, date, and
time will be advertised in advance in
local newspapers, and meeting
announcement letters will be sent to
interested parties. Written comments
may also be submitted via the Web site
or mailed to (see ADDRESSES).
5. Availability of the Draft EIS. The
Corps intends to issue the draft EIS in
April 2011. The Corps will announce
availability of the draft EIS in the
Federal Register and other media, and
will provide the public, organizations,
and agencies with an opportunity to
submit comments to be addressed in the
final EIS.
Dated: April 19, 2010.
Thomas Chapman,
COL, EN, Commanding.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement and Dam Safety Assurance Program Modification Report for the
Martis Creek Dam Project, Nevada County, CA
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; DOD.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as
amended, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District (Corps)
intends to prepare a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the
Federal action to remediate seismic, seepage, and hydrologic dam safety
concerns at the Martis Creek Dam. Martis Creek Dam is located about two
miles upstream of the confluence of Martis Creek and the Truckee River,
and about three miles east of Truckee, in Nevada County, CA. The
Truckee River flows through Reno, Nevada and into Pyramid Lake, NV. The
proposed action is being conducted through the Corps' Dam Safety
Assurance Program (DSAP) for the evaluation of existing dams.
ADDRESSES: Current and archival information regarding the Martis Creek
DSAP Project can be obtained from the following Web site address:
https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/projects/civil/Martis_Creek/.
Questions or
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comments regarding the Martis Creek DSAP Project may be submitted
through this Web site, or written questions or comments can be
submitted by mail to Ms. Mariah Garr, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Sacramento District, Attn: Planning Division (CESPK-PD-R), 1325 J.
Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Requests to be placed on a mailing list
may also be submitted through the Web site or to the address provided.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mariah Garr at (916) 557-7702, e-
mail: Mariah.M.Garr@usace.army.mil, or by mail to (see ADDRESSES).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Background Information. Based on the current engineering
knowledge, the Corps has determined that the Martis Creek Dam has a
high risk of failure due to significant existing seismic, seepage, and
hydrologic issues. Compounding this risk is the large population
downstream within the inundation zone, specifically the Reno-Sparks
Metropolitan Area. An external peer review panel, commissioned by the
Corps, confirmed that the Corps' Class I designation ``Urgent and
Compelling'' is appropriate for the Martis Creek Dam for the following
reasons:
a. Foundation and abutment seepage and piping.
b. The dam's drain blanket is not performing as intended;
c. The spillway is hydraulically inadequate;
d. The site is in a high seismic zone and it is probable that the
dam and spillway are seismically inadequate;
e. High probability of structural failure, leading to potential
life and economic loss.
The panel recommended short-term risk reductions measures, such as
maintaining the current reservoir pool restriction elevation of 5,780
feet for normal conditions, 58 feet below gross pool. The panel also
recommended long-term risk reduction measures including completion of
on-going studies of hydrologic, seismic, and geophysical conditions,
and improving the existing instrumentation to ensure adequate
monitoring and to provide suitable baseline information.
2. Remediation Alternatives. The draft EIS will address an array of
remediation alternatives that are necessary to prevent loss of life,
extensive downstream damage, functional loss of the project, and the
loss of all project benefits. The exact nature and extent of the
remediation alternatives will be determined based on the results of on-
going geotechnical and engineering studies, public and agency input
during the scoping period, and preparation of the draft EIS.
3. Issues To Be Addressed. The draft EIS will address environmental
issues concerning the remediation alternatives proposed. Issues will be
identified based on public input during the scoping process and during
the preparation of the draft EIS. Issues initially identified as
potentially significant include, but are not limited to: soils and
seismicity, hydrology and water quality, noise and vibration, air
quality, socioeconomics, water supply, land use, recreation, visual and
aesthetic resources, traffic and transportation, historical and
cultural resources, vegetation and wildlife, special status species,
and fisheries.
4. Public Involvement. Public scoping meetings will be held in June
or July 2010 at specific locations to be announced within the local
Martis Creek DSAP project area, in Truckee, CA. The purpose of the
public scoping meetings will be to present information to the public
regarding the array of remediation alternatives proposed that may be
addressed in the draft EIS, receive public comments, and solicit input
regarding environmental issues of concern to the public. These meetings
are intended to initiate the process to involve concerned individuals,
and local, State, and Federal agencies. The public scoping meeting
place, date, and time will be advertised in advance in local
newspapers, and meeting announcement letters will be sent to interested
parties. Written comments may also be submitted via the Web site or
mailed to (see ADDRESSES).
5. Availability of the Draft EIS. The Corps intends to issue the
draft EIS in April 2011. The Corps will announce availability of the
draft EIS in the Federal Register and other media, and will provide the
public, organizations, and agencies with an opportunity to submit
comments to be addressed in the final EIS.
Dated: April 19, 2010.
Thomas Chapman,
COL, EN, Commanding.
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