The USACE Portland District has extended the public comment period for its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement until June 21, addressing new operational requirements for the Willamette Valley System of dams.
Oregon — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Portland District has extended the public comment period from June 6 to June 21 for its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) focused on two new requirements related to the operations and maintenance of the Willamette Valley System of dams and reservoirs.
“As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, we collect public comments to help us shape what we study in the SEIS – we call this process public scoping,” said Liz Oliver, the Portland District project manager leading the SEIS process. “Because these proposed changes are important, we want to make sure everyone has enough time to share their thoughts. Extending the deadline gives more people a chance to participate and helps us make better, more informed decisions.”
The SEIS will evaluate:…