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Notice of Intent To Prepare a
Supplemental Joint Draft
Environmental Impact Statement/
Environmental Impact Report for the
2007 Folsom Dam Safety/Flood
Damage Reduction Environmental
Impact Statement/Environmental
Impact Report
Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers; DOD.
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Sacramento District (USACE)
intends to prepare a Supplemental Joint
Draft Environmental Impact Statement/
Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR)
for the 2007 Folsom Dam Safety/Flood
Damage Reduction EIS/EIR (hereafter
referred to as the Project). USACE will
serve as lead National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) agency and the
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
(CVFPB) will serve as lead agency for
compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
Project was originally authorized in the
2004 Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Act (EWDAA) and was
later reauthorized in the 2007 Water
Resources Development Act (WRDA).
The Project is authorized for 4
components: (1) Emergency spillway
gate modifications, (2) raising the right
and left wings of the main dam,
Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam (MIAD),
and the reservoir dikes (1–8) by 3.5 feet,
(3) temperature control shutter
automation and reconfiguration, and 4)
downstream ecosystem restoration of
Bushy Lake and Woodlake.
The Supplemental Draft Joint SEIS/
SEIR will address two components of
the authorized project, specifically the
emergency spillway gate modifications
and the 3.5 foot raise. These flood
damage reduction components of the
Project enhance the utilization of the
existing surcharge flood storage space
(temporary water storage space utilized
during rare flood events), as well as
increase the surcharge flood storage
capacity of the reservoir.
DATES: Written comments regarding the
scope of the environmental analysis
should be received by March 9th, 2014.
SUMMARY:
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Written comments and
suggestions concerning this project and
requests to be included on the project
mailing list may be submitted to Tyler
Stalker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Sacramento District, Attn: Public Affairs
Office (CESPK–PAO), 1325 J Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tyler Stalker via telephone at (916) 557–
5107, email at Tyler.M.Stalker@
usace.army.mil, or mail at (see
ADDRESSES). Study information will also
be posted periodically on the Internet at:
https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/
Missions/CivilWorks/FolsomDam
Raise.aspx
ADDRESSES:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Proposed Action. The Corps is
preparing a Supplemental Draft EIS/EIR
to analyze Project alternatives to
improve flood risk management,
specifically by increasing the height of
the right and left wings of the main
dam, MIAD, and associated dikes by 3.5
feet and refining the three emergency
spillway gates to withstand probable
maximum flood conditions. The Project
would improve flood risk management
while also addressing certain dam safety
issues associated with passing the
probable maximum flood.
2. Alternatives.
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Emergency Spillway Gate
Modifications Alternatives
• No Action: Under the No Action
Alternative, the Federal government
would not implement the emergency
spillway gate modifications and
improved flood risk management
benefits would not occur.
• Replacement of Emergency Tainter
Gates: Complete replacement of the
existing three emergency gates with
newly fabricated, taller tainter gates and
associated pier modifications.
• Vertical Top Seal Bulkheads with
Existing Emergency Tainter Gates: Make
use of existing strengthened gates (due
to Reclamation’s structural
improvements) and incorporate a top
seal bulkhead feature that allows the
emergency spillway bays to hold back a
higher flood pool.
• Horizontal Top Seal Bulkheads
with Existing Emergency Tainter Gates:
Adds a top seal feature similar to the
‘‘Vertical Top Seal Concept,’’ but with a
different configuration and includes
removable steel bulkhead elements with
the most significant segment mounted
horizontally.
• Refined Emergency Gate
Replacement: Complete replacement of
the existing three emergency gates, with
newly fabricated, larger tainter gates; the
gate geometry for this concept would
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not require extensive pier modifications
such as those required for the original
replacement concept.
Dam Raise Alternatives
• No Action: Under the No Action
Alternative, the Federal government
would not implement the 3.5 foot raise
and improved flood risk management
benefits would not occur.
• Earthen Raise: Raise the dams and
dikes 3.5 feet through placement of fill
derived from the auxiliary spillway
excavation and/or from other borrow
sources.
• Concrete Floodwall: Construct a
3.5-foot high reinforced concrete
floodwall that would be placed near the
waterside edge of the existing
embankment crests.
• Combination Earthen Raise and
Concrete Floodwall: Dams and dikes
would be raised 3.5 feet by either an
earthen raise or a concrete floodwall,
depending on location and feasibility of
either option.
• Various Additional 3.5 Foot Raise
Options: As the 3.5 foot dam raise is
further studied, various other options
may be analyzed for technical
feasibility.
3. Scoping Process.
a. Two public scoping meetings will
be held to present an overview of the
Dam Raise and the EIS/EIR process, and
to afford all interested parties with an
opportunity to provide comments
regarding the scope of analysis and
potential alternatives. The first public
scoping meeting will be held at the
Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma
Street, Folsom, CA on February 19th,
2014, from 5:00—7:00 p.m. The second
public scoping meeting will be held at
the Sacramento Library Galleria, 828 I
Street, Sacramento, CA on February
24th, 2014, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
b. Potentially significant issues to be
analyzed in depth in the Supplemental
Draft EIS/EIR will include: Hydrology,
water quality, air quality, special status
species, fisheries and aquatic resources,
terrestrial vegetation and wildlife, soils,
recreation, transportation, noise, visual
resources, utilities, and cultural
resources. The document will also
evaluate cumulative effects.
c. USACE will consult with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to comply
with the Endangered Species Act and
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
USACE will consult with the State
Historic Preservation Officer to comply
with the National Historic Preservation
Act.
d. A 45-day public review period will
be provided for individuals, interested
parties, and agencies to review and
comment on the Draft EIS/EIR. All
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interested parties are encouraged to
respond to this notice and provide a
current address if they wish to be
notified of the Draft EIS/EIR circulation.
4. Availability. The Draft EIS/EIR is
scheduled to be available for public
review and comment in Spring 2015.
Dated: January 24, 2014.
Michael Farrell,
Colonel, U.S. Army, Commander and District
Engineer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Army Corps of Engineers
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Joint Draft
Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the 2007
Folsom Dam Safety/Flood Damage Reduction Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Impact Report
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, Sacramento District (USACE)
intends to prepare a Supplemental Joint Draft Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the 2007 Folsom Dam
Safety/Flood Damage Reduction EIS/EIR (hereafter referred to as the
Project). USACE will serve as lead National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) agency and the Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB)
will serve as lead agency for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Project was originally authorized
in the 2004 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act (EWDAA) and
was later reauthorized in the 2007 Water Resources Development Act
(WRDA). The Project is authorized for 4 components: (1) Emergency
spillway gate modifications, (2) raising the right and left wings of
the main dam, Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam (MIAD), and the reservoir
dikes (1-8) by 3.5 feet, (3) temperature control shutter automation and
reconfiguration, and 4) downstream ecosystem restoration of Bushy Lake
and Woodlake.
The Supplemental Draft Joint SEIS/SEIR will address two components
of the authorized project, specifically the emergency spillway gate
modifications and the 3.5 foot raise. These flood damage reduction
components of the Project enhance the utilization of the existing
surcharge flood storage space (temporary water storage space utilized
during rare flood events), as well as increase the surcharge flood
storage capacity of the reservoir.
DATES: Written comments regarding the scope of the environmental
analysis should be received by March 9th, 2014.
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ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions concerning this project and
requests to be included on the project mailing list may be submitted to
Tyler Stalker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, Attn:
Public Affairs Office (CESPK-PAO), 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tyler Stalker via telephone at (916)
557-5107, email at Tyler.M.Stalker@usace.army.mil, or mail at (see
ADDRESSES). Study information will also be posted periodically on the
Internet at: https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/FolsomDamRaise.aspx
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Proposed Action. The Corps is preparing a Supplemental Draft
EIS/EIR to analyze Project alternatives to improve flood risk
management, specifically by increasing the height of the right and left
wings of the main dam, MIAD, and associated dikes by 3.5 feet and
refining the three emergency spillway gates to withstand probable
maximum flood conditions. The Project would improve flood risk
management while also addressing certain dam safety issues associated
with passing the probable maximum flood.
2. Alternatives.
Emergency Spillway Gate Modifications Alternatives
No Action: Under the No Action Alternative, the Federal
government would not implement the emergency spillway gate
modifications and improved flood risk management benefits would not
occur.
Replacement of Emergency Tainter Gates: Complete
replacement of the existing three emergency gates with newly
fabricated, taller tainter gates and associated pier modifications.
Vertical Top Seal Bulkheads with Existing Emergency
Tainter Gates: Make use of existing strengthened gates (due to
Reclamation's structural improvements) and incorporate a top seal
bulkhead feature that allows the emergency spillway bays to hold back a
higher flood pool.
Horizontal Top Seal Bulkheads with Existing Emergency
Tainter Gates: Adds a top seal feature similar to the ``Vertical Top
Seal Concept,'' but with a different configuration and includes
removable steel bulkhead elements with the most significant segment
mounted horizontally.
Refined Emergency Gate Replacement: Complete replacement
of the existing three emergency gates, with newly fabricated, larger
tainter gates; the gate geometry for this concept would not require
extensive pier modifications such as those required for the original
replacement concept.
Dam Raise Alternatives
No Action: Under the No Action Alternative, the Federal
government would not implement the 3.5 foot raise and improved flood
risk management benefits would not occur.
Earthen Raise: Raise the dams and dikes 3.5 feet through
placement of fill derived from the auxiliary spillway excavation and/or
from other borrow sources.
Concrete Floodwall: Construct a 3.5-foot high reinforced
concrete floodwall that would be placed near the waterside edge of the
existing embankment crests.
Combination Earthen Raise and Concrete Floodwall: Dams and
dikes would be raised 3.5 feet by either an earthen raise or a concrete
floodwall, depending on location and feasibility of either option.
Various Additional 3.5 Foot Raise Options: As the 3.5 foot
dam raise is further studied, various other options may be analyzed for
technical feasibility.
3. Scoping Process.
a. Two public scoping meetings will be held to present an overview
of the Dam Raise and the EIS/EIR process, and to afford all interested
parties with an opportunity to provide comments regarding the scope of
analysis and potential alternatives. The first public scoping meeting
will be held at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom,
CA on February 19th, 2014, from 5:00--7:00 p.m. The second public
scoping meeting will be held at the Sacramento Library Galleria, 828 I
Street, Sacramento, CA on February 24th, 2014, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
b. Potentially significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the
Supplemental Draft EIS/EIR will include: Hydrology, water quality, air
quality, special status species, fisheries and aquatic resources,
terrestrial vegetation and wildlife, soils, recreation, transportation,
noise, visual resources, utilities, and cultural resources. The
document will also evaluate cumulative effects.
c. USACE will consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to
comply with the Endangered Species Act and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act. USACE will consult with the State Historic
Preservation Officer to comply with the National Historic Preservation
Act.
d. A 45-day public review period will be provided for individuals,
interested parties, and agencies to review and comment on the Draft
EIS/EIR. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this
notice and provide a current address if they wish to be notified of the
Draft EIS/EIR circulation.
4. Availability. The Draft EIS/EIR is scheduled to be available for
public review and comment in Spring 2015.
Dated: January 24, 2014.
Michael Farrell,
Colonel, U.S. Army, Commander and District Engineer.
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