82 FR 45584 - Availability of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report (Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact Statement), Aliso Creek Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration Study, Orange County, California

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 188 (September 29, 2017)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), in cooperation with Orange County Public Works, Orange County, CA announces the availability of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report (Draft IFR) including Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Aliso Creek Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration Study, Orange County, CA for review and comment. The study evaluates opportunities for restoring degraded aquatic and riparian ecosystem structure and function, riverine and floodplain system connectivity, stream channel stability and protection of critical public infrastructure, including both regional water supply and wastewater conveyance pipelines along the lower Aliso Creek Mainstem in Orange County, CA. A Notice of Intent to prepare the Draft EIS was published on April 9, 2009 in the Federal Register (74 FR 16188). A public scoping meeting was conducted on May 7, 2009 in the City of Mission Viejo, CA.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 188 (Friday, September 29, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-20910]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers


Availability of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report 
(Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact Statement), Aliso Creek 
Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration Study, Orange County, California

AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), in cooperation with 
Orange County Public Works, Orange County, CA announces the 
availability of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report (Draft IFR) 
including Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 
for the Aliso Creek Mainstem Ecosystem Restoration Study, Orange 
County, CA for review and comment. The study evaluates opportunities 
for restoring degraded aquatic and riparian ecosystem structure and 
function, riverine and floodplain system connectivity, stream channel 
stability and protection of critical public infrastructure, including 
both regional water supply and wastewater conveyance pipelines along 
the lower Aliso Creek Mainstem in Orange County, CA. A Notice of Intent 
to prepare the Draft EIS was published on April 9, 2009 in the Federal 
Register (74 FR 16188). A public scoping meeting was conducted on May 
7, 2009 in the City of Mission Viejo, CA.

DATES: The Draft IFR is available for a 45-day review period pursuant 
to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Written comments 
pursuant to the NEPA will be accepted until the close of public review 
at close of business on November 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Questions or comments concerning the Draft IFR may be 
directed to: Ms. Deborah Lamb; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Los 
Angeles District; CESPL PDR-L; 915 Wilshire Boulevard; Los Angeles, CA 
90017-3401 or [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Lamb, U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, Los Angeles District, phone number (213) 452-3798.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of the public involvement process, 
notice is hereby given by the Corps' Los Angeles District of a public 
review meeting on October 17, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the 
Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex, Room-Heritage C. The 
address is 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The public 
meeting will allow participants the opportunity to comment on the IFR. 
Attendance at the public hearing is not necessary to provide comments. 
Written comments may also be given to the contact listed under 
ADDRESSES.
    The document is available online for review at: http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Projects-Studies/Aliso-Creek-Study/.

Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-20910 Filed 9-28-17; 8:45 am]
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