News Release
| Release Number: | 08-135 |
| Dated: | 8/26/2008 |
| 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 Aug. 17, 2008.
Public Notice NWP-1996-137/1 describes a proposal by PacifiCorp to remove accumulated sediments from above the Red Blanket Creek Diversion Dam near Prospect, Ore., in order to achieve full water storage capacity and stabilization of the dam.
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 Sept. 21.
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.