[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12227]


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[Federal Register: May 19, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army

Corps of Engineers

 

Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for 
Project Access Improvements on the Snake and Gros Ventre Rivers, 
Jackson Hole, Teton County, Wyoming

AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: Reference 58 FR 39545, Notice of Availability, EIS No. 930240. 
The Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers, released the Jackson Hole 
Flood Protection Project; Quarry/Project Access Improvements Draft 
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement in July 1993. Due to 
controversy encountered with regard to the proposed quarry sites, 
further research and investigation are needed on the quarry sites and 
non-rock alternatives before proceeding with a Final SEIS and Record of 
Decision. Meanwhile, the Corps will address the Project Access 
Improvements in an EA.

ADDRESS: Written comments concerning the project and EA should be 
addressed to the Chief, Environmental Resources Branch, Corps of 
Engineers, Walla Walla District, Walla Walla, Washington 99362-9265.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Anneli Carlson, (509) 522-6606.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The project consists of a discontinuous 
series of levees along approximately 2.5 miles of the Snake River and 
the lower 2 miles of the Gros Ventre River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 
These levees are currently maintained by the Corps with local sponsor 
assistance from the Teton County, Wyoming local government. Periodic 
maintenance includes levee repairs conducted on an emergency basis 
during the following flood events, and routine repairs at other times.
    2. Alternatives to be investigated include:
    a. No action.
    b. Upgrading or replacing stream crossings.
    c. Developing new access roads.
    d. Upgrading existing access roads.
    3. Significant issues to be addressed in the EA include effects of 
the alternatives on fisheries, wildlife, endangered species, 
socioeconomics, and cultural resources. The project will be reviewed 
under all applicable Federal, state, and local statutes.
    4. The draft EA should be available on or about May 23, 1994.
Kenneth L. Denton,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-12227 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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