[Federal Register: May 8, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 90)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers
Bossier Parish, LA, Flood Risk Management Study
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The Vicksburg District Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with
the Bossier Levee District, the non-Federal sponsor, are undertaking
studies to investigate possible solutions to improve the flood risk
management capability of Bayou Bodcau Dam, Bossier Parish, LA.
DATES: Initiate EIS, May 13, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Correspondence may be sent to Mr. Marvin Cannon at U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, CEMVK-PP-PQ, 4155 Clay Street,
Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Marvin Cannon at U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Vicksburg District, phone (601) 631-5437, fax number
(601) 631-5115, or E-mail at marvin.cannon@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Proposed Action. A feasibility level study will identify and
evaluate alternatives that would modify Bayou Bodcau Dam to address
flooding problems downstream of the dam.
Alternatives. Alternatives to address flooding problems would be
identified and evaluated in cooperation with state and Federal
agencies, local government, and the public.
Scoping. Scoping is the process for determining the range of the
alternatives and significant issues to be addressed in the 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 June 17, 2008, from 7 p.m. to
9 p.m. at the Bossier Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, 204
Burt Blvd., Benton, LA.
Significant Issues. The tentative list of resources and issues to
be evaluated in the EIS includes aquatic resources, fisheries and
wildlife resources, timber resources, water quality, air quality,
threatened or endangered species, recreation resources, and cultural
resources. Tentative socio economic items to be evaluated in the EIS
include residential housing and business activity, tax revenues,
population, community and regional growth, transportation, and
community cohesion.
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 consultation procedures.
The FWS would provide a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 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 March, 2011.
Douglas J. Kamien,
Chief, Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division.
[FR Doc. E8-10286 Filed 5-7-08; 8:45 am]
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