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August 30th, 2011

Skagit River General Investigation Notice of Intent Comment Period Extended

SKAGIT COUNTY - The Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has extended the comment period for the Skagit River General Investigation Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement through September 9, 2011. This extension will provide additional time for those interested in the study to prepare comments on the NOI. The original NOI is available here.

The NOI was published in the July 29, 2011 Federal Register for review and comment. Comments regarding the NOI were required to be received on or before August 29, 2011. During this time, the USACE received requests to extend the comment period. In response to these requests, the comment period has been extended.

The purpose of the Skagit River General Investigation Study is to identify the problems and opportunities that exist to reduce flood risks and to develop a flood risk management plan. Since the issuance of the original NOI in 1997, this study has evolved to meet new challenges. The purpose of the current NOI is to ensure the study still accurately reflects resource issues and concerns.

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.

Please send all requests for inclusion on the mailing list, future documents, and all comments on the proposed project to:

Hannah Hadley, Study Environmental Coordinator

US Army Corps of Engineers - Seattle District
PO Box 3755
Seattle, WA 98124-3744
Attn: CENWS-PM-PL-ER
Phone: (206) 764-6950
Email: hannah.f.hadley@usace.army.mil