News Release
| Release Number: | 07-131 |
| Dated: | 10/31/2007 |
| Contact: | Scott Clemans, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing an application for a Department of the Army permit for certain work in waters of the United States. The public notice regarding this permit application was issued during the week of Oct. 29, 2007.
Public Notice NWP-2007-901, requested by AT Investments. The project area is located south of Kruse Avenue and west of 4th Street South in Coos Bay, Ore. The applicant proposes to construct a distribution facility consisting of a single-story building with associated parking and loading zones. Development of the site as proposed would result in 1.44 acres of wetland impact.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public, federal, state and local agencies, Indian Tribes and other interested parties on this permit request. Comments must be received by Nov. 27, 2007. A copy of the public notice may be found at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/public.asp.
The Corps of Engineers will issue or deny any permit under authority of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharge of dredged or fill material into U.S. waters, and/or under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States.
If the applicants have submitted a mitigation plan with the permit request, it will be considered. If a permit is issued, the Corps will decide on the appropriate and practicable compensatory mitigation for each proposed project.
For more information on any public notice under consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, please visit the permit section on the Portland District’s website at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil.