News Release
| Release Number: | 05-096 |
| Dated: | 7/5/2005 |
| Contact: | Diana J. Fredlund, 503-808-4510 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing a permit application requesting a Department of the Army permit for certain work in waters of the United States. The public notice regarding the permit applications listed here was issued during the week of June 27, 2005.
Public Notice 200500426, requested by the Port of Portland Marine Division. The project is located at port terminals 2, 4, 5 and 6 on the Willamette River in Portland. The purpose of the work is to repair or replace damaged or broken fender piles at the terminals to maintain structural integrity. Comments must be received by July 30, 2005. A copy of the public notice may be found at https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/docs/notices/200500426.pdf.
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.