83 FR 15377 - Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environment Impact Statement for the Proposed Alamo Dam Water Control Plan Update; Alamo Lake, Mojave and La Paz Counties, Arizona
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 69 (April 10, 2018)
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 69 (April 10, 2018)
| Page Range | 15377-15378 | |
| FR Document | 2018-07310 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 15377-15378] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-07310] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environment Impact Statement for the Proposed Alamo Dam Water Control Plan Update; Alamo Lake, Mojave and La Paz Counties, Arizona AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE-SPL), as lead agency, is gathering information necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) in connection with the update proposed for Alamo Dam's Water Control Plan. This notice opens the public scoping phase and invites interested parties to identify potential issues, concerns, and reasonable alternatives that should be considered in an EIS. ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand deliver written comments to Alamo Dam WCP Update, Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESPL-AMO Alamo, 915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 930, Los Angeles, California 90017. Advance arrangements will need to be made to hand deliver comments. Please include your name, return address, and ``NOI Comments, Alamo Dam Water Control Plan Update'' on the first page of your written comments. Comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected]. If emailing comments, please use ``NOI Comments, Alamo Dam Water Control Plan Update'' as the subject of your email. Email: [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action and DEIS can be answered by email: [email protected]; or mail: Alamo Dam WCP Update, Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESPL-AMO, 915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 930, Los Angeles, CA 90017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Project Description. The proposed update would provide greater flexibility in operations to support maintenance activities, minimization of anoxic sediment build up at the outlet works, and fish and wildlife benefits downstream of the dam in support of the sustainable rivers MOU. The action would also potentially result in a reallocation of water storage space to prevent the probable maximum flood overtopping the Dam. The action would also address Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance regarding newly listed species and critical habitat designated downstream of the Dam since the 2003 Water Control Plan was completed. 2. Alternatives. The EIS will address an array of alternatives based on the project's authorized purpose and need. USACE-SPL must identify the ``overall'' project purpose and evaluate practicable alternatives. USACE-SPL has identified the following potential alternatives: A. No Action--Under this alternative, USACE-SPL would continue existing operations at Alamo Dam in accordance with the 2003 Water Control Plan. B. Maintenance Facilitation--Under this alternative, USACE-SPL would lower the target water surface elevation (WSE) to allow access to original equipment used for regular maintenance inspections. 15.4 feet of the existing unclaimed water conservation pool storage would be reallocated to the flood control pool. C. Unified Flow Release--Under this alternative, USACE-SPL would maintain the current target WSE but alter release schedules to create a more natural flow regime below the Dam. 15.4 feet of the existing unclaimed water conservation pool storage would be reallocated to the flood control pool. D. Unified Flow Release and increased Recreation--Under this alternative, USACE-SPL would raise the target water surface elevation to increase [[Page 15378]] the pool allowing for more recreational opportunities. The release schedule would be modified to create a more nature flow regime below the Dam. 15.4 feet of the existing unclaimed water conservation pool storage would be reallocated to the flood control pool. E. Original Operation Plan--Under this alternative, USACE-SPL would drop the target water surface elevation to the original elevation listed in the 1973 Water Control Manual. The release schedule would be returned to the release schedule from the 1973 Water Control Manual. 3. Scoping. Scoping is the NEPA process utilized for seeking public involvement in determining the range of alternatives and significant issues to be addressed in the EIS. USACE-SPL invites full public participation to promote open communication on the issues surrounding the proposed action. The public will be involved in the scoping and evaluation process through advertisements, notices, and other means. Project information will also be available on USACE-SPL's website at http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/. All individuals, NGOs, affected Indian Tribes, and local, state, and Federal agencies that have an interest are urged to participate in the scoping process. Public scoping meetings will be held to present information to the public and to receive comments from the public. The meetings will be held in Lake Havasu and Phoenix. The date, time and exact location are to be determined. Notice of the public scoping meetings will be posted on the Los Angeles District Public Notice web page: http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Media/Public-Notices/. Comments will also be accepted via email ([email protected]) or postal mail (Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESPL-AMO, 915 Wilshire BLVD, Suite 930, Los Angeles, CA 90017). In addition to the two proposed public scoping meetings, the USACE-SPL scoping process for this action will include potential additional public scoping meeting(s) and workshop(s) (exact number TBD) with affected Federal, state, and local agencies. Public Scoping Meeting: The date, time and exact location are to be determined. Notice of the public scoping meetings will be posted on the Los Angeles District Public Notice web page: http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Media/Public-Notices/. 4. Potentially Significant Issues. The EIS will analyze the potential impacts on the human and natural environment resulting from the project. The scoping, public involvement, and interagency coordination processes will help identify and define the range of potential significant issues that will be considered. Important resources and issues evaluated in the EIS could include, but are not limited to, the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects on fish and wildlife, recreation, land use, hydrology and hydraulics, property values, and induced flooding. USACE-SPL will also consider issues identified and comments made throughout scoping, public involvement, and interagency coordination. USACE-SPL expects to better define the issues of concern and the methods that will be used to evaluate those issues through the scoping process. 5. Environmental Consultation and Review. USACE-SPL is requesting that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Recreation, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Department of Game and Fish, and the Arizona State Park Department act as cooperating agencies on this EIS. In addition to the federal interests noted above for general development of the EIS, USFWS will assist in documenting existing conditions and assessing effects of project alternatives through the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act consultation procedures. Consultation will be completed with USFWS concerning threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat per the Endangered Species Act. 6. The USACE-SPL will consult with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO), per the National Historic Preservation Act. 7. Availability. The DEIS is presently scheduled to be available for public review and comment by: May 2019. All comments received throughout the review process will become part of the administrative record for the proposed project and subject to public release. Dated: March 20, 2018. Kirk E. Gibbs, Colonel, U.S. Army, Commander and District Engineer. NotesText to be double-spaced. Use block format. Place local billing code number at the top of the first page on all three copies. Margins--one inch on top, bottom and right side; and one and one-half inches on the left side. Pages must be numbered consecutively. Text should be typed on one side only. Use 8\1/2\ by 11 inch bond paper or photocopy paper. Refer to 33 CFR 230, Appendix C for additional guidance. [FR Doc. 2018-07310 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3720-58-P
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Approval; OMB Control Number 0704– Affected Public: Businesses or other first page of your written comments.
0246. for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Comments may also be submitted via
Needs and Uses: This requirement Respondent’s Obligation: Required to email to AlamoDamSPL@
provides for the collection of obtain or retain benefits. usace.army.mil. If emailing comments,
information related to providing Type of Request: Revision of a please use ‘‘NOI Comments, Alamo Dam
Government property to contractors; currently approved collection. Water Control Plan Update’’ as the
contractor use and management of Number of Respondents: 1,745. subject of your email. Email:
Government property; and reporting, Responses per Respondent: 16. AlamoDamSPL@usace.army.mil.
redistribution, and disposal of property. Annual Responses: 27,920. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
a. DFARS 245.302(1)(i): DFARS Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
Questions about the proposed action
245.302 concerns contracts with foreign Annual Burden Hours: 27,920.
and DEIS can be answered by email:
governments or international Frequency: On occasion.
AlamoDamSPL@usace.army.mil; or
organizations. Paragraph (1)(i) requires Summary of Information Collection mail: Alamo Dam WCP Update, Los
contractors to request and obtain Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of
contracting officer approval before using DFARS part 245 prescribes policies
and procedures for providing Engineers, ATTN: CESPL–AMO, 915
Government property on work for
Government property to contractors; Wilshire Blvd, Suite 930, Los Angeles,
foreign governments and international
contractors’ use and management of CA 90017.
organizations.
b. DFARS 245.604–3(b) and (d): Government property; and reporting, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DFARS 245.604–3 concerns the sale of redistributing, and disposing of 1. Project Description. The proposed
surplus Government property. Under inventory. The information collected is update would provide greater flexibility
paragraph (b), a contractor may be used by contractors, property in operations to support maintenance
directed by the plant clearance officer to administrators, and contracting officers. activities, minimization of anoxic
issue informal invitations for bids. sediment build up at the outlet works,
Jennifer L. Hawes, and fish and wildlife benefits
Under paragraph (d), a contractor may
Regulatory Control Officer, Defense downstream of the dam in support of
be authorized by the plant clearance
Acquisition Regulations System. the sustainable rivers MOU. The action
officer to purchase or retain Government
[FR Doc. 2018–07331 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am] would also potentially result in a
property at less than cost if the plant
clearance officer determines this BILLING CODE 5001–06–P reallocation of water storage space to
method is essential for expeditious prevent the probable maximum flood
plant clearance. overtopping the Dam. The action would
c. DFARS 252.245–7003: This clause, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE also address Endangered Species Act
‘‘Contractor Property Management (ESA) compliance regarding newly
Department of the Army, Corps of
System Administration,’’ and DFARS listed species and critical habitat
Engineers
245.105, Contractor’s Property designated downstream of the Dam
Management System Compliance, Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft since the 2003 Water Control Plan was
address the requirement for contractors Environment Impact Statement for the completed.
to respond in writing to initial and final Proposed Alamo Dam Water Control 2. Alternatives. The EIS will address
determinations from the administrative Plan Update; Alamo Lake, Mojave and an array of alternatives based on the
contracting officer that identifies La Paz Counties, Arizona project’s authorized purpose and need.
deficiencies in the contractor’s property USACE–SPL must identify the ‘‘overall’’
management system. The burden for AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. project purpose and evaluate practicable
this reporting requirement was Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. alternatives. USACE–SPL has identified
previously approved under OMB 0704– ACTION: Notice of intent. the following potential alternatives:
0480 and is being incorporated into A. No Action—Under this alternative,
0704–0246 in order to consolidate all SUMMARY: This notice advises the public USACE–SPL would continue existing
DFARS part 245 requirements under that the Los Angeles District of the U.S. operations at Alamo Dam in accordance
one OMB clearance. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE–SPL), with the 2003 Water Control Plan.
d. DD Form 1348–1A, DoD Single Line as lead agency, is gathering information B. Maintenance Facilitation—Under
Item Release/Receipt Document, is necessary to prepare an environmental this alternative, USACE–SPL would
prescribed at DFARS 245.7001–3 and impact statement (EIS) in connection lower the target water surface elevation
the form is used when authorized by the with the update proposed for Alamo (WSE) to allow access to original
plant clearance officer. Dam’s Water Control Plan. This notice equipment used for regular maintenance
e. DD Form 1639, Scrap Warranty, is opens the public scoping phase and inspections. 15.4 feet of the existing
prescribed in the clause at DFARS invites interested parties to identify unclaimed water conservation pool
252.245–7004, Reporting, Reutilization, potential issues, concerns, and storage would be reallocated to the flood
and Disposal. When scrap is sold by the reasonable alternatives that should be control pool.
contractor, after Government approval, considered in an EIS. C. Unified Flow Release—Under this
the purchaser of the scrap material(s) ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand alternative, USACE–SPL would
may be required to certify, by signature deliver written comments to Alamo maintain the current target WSE but
on the DD Form 1639, that (i) the Dam WCP Update, Los Angeles District, alter release schedules to create a more
purchased material will be used only as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: natural flow regime below the Dam. 15.4
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
scrap and (ii), if sold by the purchaser, CESPL–AMO Alamo, 915 Wilshire Blvd, feet of the existing unclaimed water
the purchaser will obtain an identical Suite 930, Los Angeles, California conservation pool storage would be
warranty from the individual buying the 90017. Advance arrangements will need reallocated to the flood control pool.
scrap from the initial purchaser. The to be made to hand deliver comments. D. Unified Flow Release and
warranty contained in the DD Form Please include your name, return increased Recreation—Under this
1639 expires by its terms five years from address, and ‘‘NOI Comments, Alamo alternative, USACE–SPL would raise the
the date of the sale. Dam Water Control Plan Update’’ on the target water surface elevation to increase
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the pool allowing for more recreational coordination processes will help • Refer to 33 CFR 230, Appendix C for
opportunities. The release schedule identify and define the range of additional guidance.
would be modified to create a more potential significant issues that will be [FR Doc. 2018–07310 Filed 4–9–18; 8:45 am]
nature flow regime below the Dam. 15.4 considered. Important resources and BILLING CODE 3720–58–P
feet of the existing unclaimed water issues evaluated in the EIS could
conservation pool storage would be include, but are not limited to, the
reallocated to the flood control pool. direct, indirect, and cumulative effects DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
E. Original Operation Plan—Under on fish and wildlife, recreation, land
this alternative, USACE–SPL would [Docket No. ED–2018–ICCD–0039]
use, hydrology and hydraulics, property
drop the target water surface elevation values, and induced flooding. USACE–
to the original elevation listed in the Agency Information Collection
SPL will also consider issues identified Activities; Submission to the Office of
1973 Water Control Manual. The release and comments made throughout
schedule would be returned to the Management and Budget for Review
scoping, public involvement, and and Approval; Comment Request;
release schedule from the 1973 Water interagency coordination. USACE–SPL
Control Manual. Application for New Grants Under the
expects to better define the issues of Indian Education Professional
3. Scoping. Scoping is the NEPA concern and the methods that will be
process utilized for seeking public Development Plan (1894–0001)
used to evaluate those issues through
involvement in determining the range of the scoping process. AGENCY: Office of Elementary and
alternatives and significant issues to be Secondary Education (OESE),
addressed in the EIS. USACE–SPL 5. Environmental Consultation and
Review. USACE–SPL is requesting that Department of Education (ED).
invites full public participation to ACTION: Notice.
promote open communication on the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.
issues surrounding the proposed action. Bureau of Recreation, U.S. Bureau of SUMMARY: In accordance with the
The public will be involved in the Land Management, Arizona Department Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is
scoping and evaluation process through of Game and Fish, and the Arizona State proposing an extension of an existing
advertisements, notices, and other Park Department act as cooperating information collection.
means. Project information will also be agencies on this EIS. In addition to the
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
available on USACE–SPL’s website at federal interests noted above for general
submit comments on or before May 10,
http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/. All development of the EIS, USFWS will
2018.
individuals, NGOs, affected Indian assist in documenting existing
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
Tribes, and local, state, and Federal conditions and assessing effects of
project alternatives through the Fish and documents related to the information
agencies that have an interest are urged collection listed in this notice, please
to participate in the scoping process. Wildlife Coordination Act consultation
procedures. Consultation will be use http://www.regulations.gov by
Public scoping meetings will be held to searching the Docket ID number ED–
present information to the public and to completed with USFWS concerning
threatened and endangered species and 2018–ICCD–0039. Comments submitted
receive comments from the public. The in response to this notice should be
meetings will be held in Lake Havasu their critical habitat per the Endangered
Species Act. submitted electronically through the
and Phoenix. The date, time and exact
Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
location are to be determined. Notice of 6. The USACE–SPL will consult with www.regulations.gov by selecting the
the public scoping meetings will be the Arizona State Historic Preservation Docket ID number or via postal mail,
posted on the Los Angeles District Officer (SHPO) and the appropriate commercial delivery, or hand delivery.
Public Notice web page: http:// Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Please note that comments submitted by
www.spl.usace.army.mil/Media/Public- (THPO), per the National Historic fax or email and those submitted after
Notices/. Comments will also be Preservation Act. the comment period will not be
accepted via email (AlamoDamSPL@
7. Availability. The DEIS is presently accepted. Written requests for
usace.army.mil) or postal mail (Los
Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of scheduled to be available for public information or comments submitted by
Engineers, ATTN: CESPL–AMO, 915 review and comment by: May 2019. All postal mail or delivery should be
Wilshire BLVD, Suite 930, Los Angeles, comments received throughout the addressed to the Director of the
CA 90017). In addition to the two review process will become part of the Information Collection Clearance
proposed public scoping meetings, the administrative record for the proposed Division, U.S. Department of Education,
USACE–SPL scoping process for this project and subject to public release. 400 Maryland Avenue SW, LBJ, Room
action will include potential additional Dated: March 20, 2018.
216–44, Washington, DC 20202–4537.
public scoping meeting(s) and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Kirk E. Gibbs,
workshop(s) (exact number TBD) with specific questions related to collection
Colonel, U.S. Army, Commander and District activities, please contact Angela
affected Federal, state, and local Engineer.
agencies. Hernandez-Marshall, 202–205–1909.
Public Scoping Meeting: The date, Notes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
time and exact location are to be • Text to be double-spaced. Use block Department of Education (ED), in
determined. Notice of the public format. accordance with the Paperwork
scoping meetings will be posted on the • Place local billing code number at the Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
Los Angeles District Public Notice web top of the first page on all three copies. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES
page: http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/ • Margins—one inch on top, bottom and public and Federal agencies with an
Media/Public-Notices/. right side; and one and one-half inches on opportunity to comment on proposed,
4. Potentially Significant Issues. The the left side. revised, and continuing collections of
EIS will analyze the potential impacts • Pages must be numbered consecutively. information. This helps the Department
on the human and natural environment • Text should be typed on one side only. assess the impact of its information
resulting from the project. The scoping, • Use 81⁄2 by 11 inch bond paper or collection requirements and minimize
public involvement, and interagency photocopy paper. the public’s reporting burden. It also
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| Contact | Questions about the proposed action and DEIS can be answered by email: [email protected]; or mail: Alamo Dam WCP Update, Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESPL-AMO, 915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 930, Los Angeles, CA 90017. | |
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