News Release
| Release Number: | 08-058 |
| Dated: | 4/23/2008 |
| Contact: | Scott Clemans, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on an application for a permit to conduct work in waters of the United States. The public notice regarding this permit application was issued during the week of April 13, 2008.
Public Notice NWP-2008-195 describes a proposal by LS Ranch to build a concrete apron and fish passage structure in the North Fork of the Crooked River off Oregon State Highway 380 east of Prineville, Ore.
The purpose of the proposed project is to accommodate a seasonal flashboard dam for improved irrigation water delivery and fish passage.
The Corps is soliciting comments on this proposal from the public; federal, state and local agencies; Indian Tribes; and other interested parties. The public notice which provides more information is available at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/public.asp. Comments must be received by May 17.
The Corps issues or denies permits under authority of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for discharge of dredged or fill material into U.S. waters, and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States.