News Release
| Release Number: | 08-057 |
| Dated: | 4/22/2008 |
| Contact: | Jennifer A. Sowell, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for interim repairs to the north jetty at Coos Bay, Ore.
Three damaged areas on the north jetty are in need of repairs to strengthen the jetty structure and extend its functional life. Last December’s storms impacted the jetty to the extent that jetty failure could occur by next year. The proposed action will prevent jetty failure, which, if it occurred, would have a substantial impact on marine use of the area. The major impacts of a jetty failure would be as a result of sediment moving into the navigation channel and blocking commercial navigation travel as well as recreational use of the channel.
The project’s pre-solicitation information is available to interested contractors at https://www.fbo.gov/. Search for solicitation number W9127N-08-B-0005 to access the synopsis and project details.
The draft Environmental Assessment addressing the impacts associated with this project has recently been updated with information regarding the closure of a parking area on the North Spit beginning Aug. 21, and the closure of Foredune Road from Sept. 16 until completion of the project, or March 15, whichever is sooner. Due to these changes, the initial 30-day comment period that began March 24 has been extended by 15 days to May 8. In addition to this public review process, the Corps will hold a public information meeting in Coos Bay prior to construction.
The draft EA is available for public review and comment on the Corps’ Environmental Resources Branch website at https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/pm/e/en_plan_assess.asp.
Questions or comments regarding the environmental documents should be directed to Wendy Briner, Environmental Resources Branch, (503) 808-4781, or at the address below. Comments on this notice must be mailed by Thursday, May 8 to:
District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer District, Portland
Attn: CENWP-PM-E
P.O. Box 2946
Portland, Oregon 97208-2946
In your response, please refer to the public notice number, title and date, which are CENWP-PM-E-08-02, Coos Bay North Jetty Interim Repair, March 24, 2008.