News Release
| Release Number: | 08-066 |
| Dated: | 5/6/2008 |
| Contact: | Scott Clemans, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on two applications for permits to conduct work in waters of the United States. The public notices regarding these permit applications were issued during the week of April 27, 2008.
Public Notice NWP-2007-711 describes a proposal by Don Wilbur to carry out a variety of dredge and fill activities in order to create, enhance and restore wetland habitat on an island in the Siuslaw River near Cushman, Ore.
The purpose of the project is to create a new wetland mitigation bank. Comments must be received by May 30.
Public Notice NWP-2008-224 describes a proposal by Eugene School District to fill 2.31 acres of wetlands at 1650 Fillmore St. in Eugene, Ore., in order to replace an existing athletic field and track. Comments must be received by May 31.
The Corps is soliciting comments on these proposals from the public; federal, state and local agencies; Indian Tribes; and other interested parties. The public notices which provide more information are available at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/public.asp.
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.