News Release
| Release Number: | 06-163 |
| Dated: | 11/21/2006 |
| Contact: | Diana J. Fredlund, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing two applications requesting a Department of the Army permit for certain work in waters of the United States. The public notices regarding the permit applications listed here were issued during the week of Nov. 13, 2006.
Public Notice NWP-2006-851, requested by Linn County Parks Department. The project is located at Foster Reservoir and the South Santiam River near Sweet Home, Ore. The applicant proposes to construct a two-lane boat ramp, boarding float, access road, parking lot and associated facilities at Foster Lake in order to increase recreation access at the reservoir. Comments must be received by Dec. 17, 2006. A copy of the public notice may be found at https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/public.asp.
Public Notice NWP-2006-849, requested by Marion County Public Works Department. The project is located at Independence Bridge in Independence, Ore. The applicant proposes to protect the bridge from further scour and maintain structural integrity. Comments must be received by Dec. 18, 2006. A copy of the public notice may be found at https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/public.asp.
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public, federal, state and local agencies, Indian Tribes and other interested parties on these permit requests.
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 https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil.