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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of
Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for
the Skagit River General Investigation
Study (Previously Advertised as the
Skagit River Flood Damage Reduction
Study), Skagit County, WA
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
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Notice of Intent.
ADDRESSES)
The Seattle District, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will
prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) pursuant to Section
102(2)(C) of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended,
for a proposed flood-risk management
project in the Skagit River Basin from
Ross Dam to the river mouth at Skagit
Bay. This study was requested by Skagit
County, Washington, because of the
potential for significant flooding on the
Skagit River.
A DEIS is being prepared because of
the potential for impacts on
environmental resources, particularly
salmonid habitat, and the intense public
interest already demonstrated in
addressing the flooding problems of the
Skagit River.
The Skagit River General Investigation
(GI) DEIS for the Skagit River Basin is
being conducted under the authority of
Section 209 of the Flood Control Act of
1962, Public Law 87–874. That section
authorized a comprehensive study of
Puget Sound, Washington, and adjacent
waters including tributaries, in the
interest of flood control, navigation, and
other water uses and related land
resources.
This notice of intent (NOI) was
originally published in the Federal
Register on November 20, 1997 for the
Skagit River Flood Damage Reduction
Study (62 FR 62019). A public meeting
was held and comments were solicited
from the public. Due to the amount of
time that has lapsed since the issuance
of the original NOI, USACE is reissuing
the NOI.
DATES: Persons or organizations wishing
to submit scoping comments should do
so by August 29, 2011. Public comment
may also be made at the scoping
meeting August 10, 2011. Notification of
scoping meeting times and locations
will be sent to all agencies,
organizations, and individuals on the
project mailing list.
ADDRESSES: Requests for inclusion on
the mailing list, future documents, and
all comments on the proposed project
should be sent to: Hannah Hadley,
Study Environmental Coordinator,
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, P.O. 3755, Seattle, WA
98124–3755, ATTN: CENWS–PM–PL–
ER; telephone (206) 764–6950; fax (206)
764–4470; or e-mail
Hannah.F.Hadley@usace.army.mil.
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SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
General questions concerning the
proposed action and the DEIS can be
directed to: Hannah Hadley, Study
Environmental Coordinator (see
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or Daniel Johnson, Project
Manager, Seattle District, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, P.O. 3755, Seattle,
WA 98124–3755, ATTN: CENWS–EN–
CM–CJ; telephone (206) 764–3423; fax
(206) 764–4470; or e-mail
Daniel.E.Johnson@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background. The Skagit River Basin is
located in northwestern Washington
State and encompasses 3,140 square
miles. The major cities on the Skagit
River delta—Mt. Vernon, Burlington,
and Sedro Woolley—are located
approximately 60 miles north of Seattle.
The study area for the DEIS will be from
Ross Dam to the river mouth at Skagit
Bay.
The purpose of the Skagit River GI
study is to better identify the problems
and opportunities that exist to relieve
flooding and reduce flood risks and to
develop a flood-risk management plan
that fits Federal law and policy and is
within the capability of the local
sponsor to support their required share
of the project costs.
This is a single-purpose flood-risk
management study. The goal of this
project is to identify the National
Economic Development (NED) plan, the
flood-risk management alternative that
provides the maximum net economic
benefits. In accordance with USACE
policy, minimization of ecosystem,
cultural, and socio-economic impacts
will be a significant project
consideration (Reference: ER 1105–2–
100, Planning Guidance Notebook). The
local sponsor may request the
recommendation of a plan other than
the NED, the Locally Preferred Plan
(LPP).
Since the issuance of the original NOI
in 1997, the study has evolved to meet
new challenges. The purpose of this
NOI is to ensure the study still
accurately reflects resource issues and
concerns.
Alternatives. In the reconnaissance
phase for the Skagit River GI study,
USACE identified two alternative
courses of action for further analysis
which are outlined below.
Alternative 1—No Action: Allow the
current levee system to remain in place
without a major system-wide levee
system upgrade. Individual diking
districts would continue to operate,
maintain, and repair the existing levee
system, and dams on the Baker River
and Skagit River would continue
present operations for flood reduction.
Alternative 2: Construct a coordinated
flood-risk management project that
would provide critically needed floodrisk management measures at an
affordable cost in a reasonable
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timeframe and that will subsequently be
authorized and implemented.
Skagit County and USACE have
developed an array of structural and
nonstructural measures for addressing
problems and opportunities and for
achieving project objectives. In recent
years, these measures have been
presented to the public at several
workshops in Skagit County and to
resource and Tribal groups and
agencies.
Some or all of the measures will be
combined to form the range of
alternatives. In the DEIS, the preferred
alternative will be selected based on
screening and evaluation of the range of
alternatives.
Scoping. Public involvement will be
sought during scoping, plan
formulation, and preparation of the
DEIS in accordance with NEPA
procedures. A public scoping process
has been started: (1) To clarify which
issues appear to be major public
concerns, (2) to identify any information
sources that might be available to
analyze and evaluate impacts, and (3) to
obtain public input and determine
acceptability for the range of measures
to be included within potential
alternatives.
This NOI formally commences the
scoping process under NEPA. As part of
the scoping process, all affected Federal,
state, and local agencies; Tribes; the
public; and other interested private
organizations, including environmental
groups, are invited to comment on the
scope of the DEIS. Comments are
requested regarding issues of concern,
project alternatives, potential mitigation
measures, probable significant
environmental impacts, and permits or
other approvals that may be required by
any project.
The following key areas have been
identified so far to be analyzed in depth
in the DEIS:
1. Flooding characteristics (existing
and with any project).
2. Impacts to fish habitat and fisheries
resources.
3. Impacts to riparian habitat.
4. Impacts to wetlands.
5. Impacts to cultural resources.
6. Impacts to surrounding
communities.
7. Impacts to geomorphic processes.
Scoping Meeting. Opportunity to
comment on the planned study will also
be available at the study scoping
meeting and open house which is
scheduled for 5 p.m. on August 10, 2011
at Skagit Station, 105 E. Kincaid St., Mt.
Vernon, WA. Details of the meeting time
and location will be announced in the
local media. Notices will be sent to all
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agencies, organizations, and individuals
on the mailing list.
Availability of DEIS. USACE expects
to complete preparation of the DEIS and
make it available for public review by
the fall of 2013.
Dated: July 21, 2011.
Anthony O. Wright,
Colonel, Corps of Engineers, District
Commander.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the Skagit River General Investigation Study (Previously
Advertised as the Skagit River Flood Damage Reduction Study), Skagit
County, WA
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
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SUMMARY: The Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) pursuant to
Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of
1969, as amended, for a proposed flood-risk management project in the
Skagit River Basin from Ross Dam to the river mouth at Skagit Bay. This
study was requested by Skagit County, Washington, because of the
potential for significant flooding on the Skagit River.
A DEIS is being prepared because of the potential for impacts on
environmental resources, particularly salmonid habitat, and the intense
public interest already demonstrated in addressing the flooding
problems of the Skagit River.
The Skagit River General Investigation (GI) DEIS for the Skagit
River Basin is being conducted under the authority of Section 209 of
the Flood Control Act of 1962, Public Law 87-874. That section
authorized a comprehensive study of Puget Sound, Washington, and
adjacent waters including tributaries, in the interest of flood
control, navigation, and other water uses and related land resources.
This notice of intent (NOI) was originally published in the Federal
Register on November 20, 1997 for the Skagit River Flood Damage
Reduction Study (62 FR 62019). A public meeting was held and comments
were solicited from the public. Due to the amount of time that has
lapsed since the issuance of the original NOI, USACE is reissuing the
NOI.
DATES: Persons or organizations wishing to submit scoping comments
should do so by August 29, 2011. Public comment may also be made at the
scoping meeting August 10, 2011. Notification of scoping meeting times
and locations will be sent to all agencies, organizations, and
individuals on the project mailing list.
ADDRESSES: Requests for inclusion on the mailing list, future
documents, and all comments on the proposed project should be sent to:
Hannah Hadley, Study Environmental Coordinator, Seattle District, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. 3755, Seattle, WA 98124-3755, ATTN:
CENWS-PM-PL-ER; telephone (206) 764-6950; fax (206) 764-4470; or e-mail
Hannah.F.Hadley@usace.army.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General questions concerning the
proposed action and the DEIS can be directed to: Hannah Hadley, Study
Environmental Coordinator (see ADDRESSES) or Daniel Johnson, Project
Manager, Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. 3755,
Seattle, WA 98124-3755, ATTN: CENWS-EN-CM-CJ; telephone (206) 764-3423;
fax (206) 764-4470; or e-mail Daniel.E.Johnson@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background. The Skagit River Basin is located in northwestern
Washington State and encompasses 3,140 square miles. The major cities
on the Skagit River delta--Mt. Vernon, Burlington, and Sedro Woolley--
are located approximately 60 miles north of Seattle. The study area for
the DEIS will be from Ross Dam to the river mouth at Skagit Bay.
The purpose of the Skagit River GI study is to better identify the
problems and opportunities that exist to relieve flooding and reduce
flood risks and to develop a flood-risk management plan that fits
Federal law and policy and is within the capability of the local
sponsor to support their required share of the project costs.
This is a single-purpose flood-risk management study. The goal of
this project is to identify the National Economic Development (NED)
plan, the flood-risk management alternative that provides the maximum
net economic benefits. In accordance with USACE policy, minimization of
ecosystem, cultural, and socio-economic impacts will be a significant
project consideration (Reference: ER 1105-2-100, Planning Guidance
Notebook). The local sponsor may request the recommendation of a plan
other than the NED, the Locally Preferred Plan (LPP).
Since the issuance of the original NOI in 1997, the study has
evolved to meet new challenges. The purpose of this NOI is to ensure
the study still accurately reflects resource issues and concerns.
Alternatives. In the reconnaissance phase for the Skagit River GI
study, USACE identified two alternative courses of action for further
analysis which are outlined below.
Alternative 1--No Action: Allow the current levee system to remain
in place without a major system-wide levee system upgrade. Individual
diking districts would continue to operate, maintain, and repair the
existing levee system, and dams on the Baker River and Skagit River
would continue present operations for flood reduction.
Alternative 2: Construct a coordinated flood-risk management
project that would provide critically needed flood-risk management
measures at an affordable cost in a reasonable timeframe and that will
subsequently be authorized and implemented.
Skagit County and USACE have developed an array of structural and
nonstructural measures for addressing problems and opportunities and
for achieving project objectives. In recent years, these measures have
been presented to the public at several workshops in Skagit County and
to resource and Tribal groups and agencies.
Some or all of the measures will be combined to form the range of
alternatives. In the DEIS, the preferred alternative will be selected
based on screening and evaluation of the range of alternatives.
Scoping. Public involvement will be sought during scoping, plan
formulation, and preparation of the DEIS in accordance with NEPA
procedures. A public scoping process has been started: (1) To clarify
which issues appear to be major public concerns, (2) to identify any
information sources that might be available to analyze and evaluate
impacts, and (3) to obtain public input and determine acceptability for
the range of measures to be included within potential alternatives.
This NOI formally commences the scoping process under NEPA. As part
of the scoping process, all affected Federal, state, and local
agencies; Tribes; the public; and other interested private
organizations, including environmental groups, are invited to comment
on the scope of the DEIS. Comments are requested regarding issues of
concern, project alternatives, potential mitigation measures, probable
significant environmental impacts, and permits or other approvals that
may be required by any project.
The following key areas have been identified so far to be analyzed
in depth in the DEIS:
1. Flooding characteristics (existing and with any project).
2. Impacts to fish habitat and fisheries resources.
3. Impacts to riparian habitat.
4. Impacts to wetlands.
5. Impacts to cultural resources.
6. Impacts to surrounding communities.
7. Impacts to geomorphic processes.
Scoping Meeting. Opportunity to comment on the planned study will
also be available at the study scoping meeting and open house which is
scheduled for 5 p.m. on August 10, 2011 at Skagit Station, 105 E.
Kincaid St., Mt. Vernon, WA. Details of the meeting time and location
will be announced in the local media. Notices will be sent to all
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agencies, organizations, and individuals on the mailing list.
Availability of DEIS. USACE expects to complete preparation of the
DEIS and make it available for public review by the fall of 2013.
Dated: July 21, 2011.
Anthony O. Wright,
Colonel, Corps of Engineers, District Commander.
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