[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 135 (Tuesday, July 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 37896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18658]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers


Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) 
for the San Antonio Flood Control Study, Los Angeles and San Bernardino 
Counties, California

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

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: This feasibility study investigates the flooding problems on 
San Antonio Creek south from San Antonio Dam to the Creek's confluence 
with Chino Creek. The two creeks are tributaries to the Santa Ana 
River. During the 40 years since its construction, the ability of the 
system to provide a very high-level of protection has diminished as a 
result of urban runoff. The result could be creek overflows from very 
large storms.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Questions about the proposed action and DEIS can be answered by Ronald 
F. Lockmann, CESPL-PD-RN, Box 532711, Los Angeles, California 90053-
2325, phone (213) 452-3851.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

1. Proposed Action

    The tentatively selected plan for flood control in San Antonio 
Creek consists of reoperation of the San Antonio Dam for flood 
protection. The releases at higher events would be reduced and the 
increased pool would be held for 24 hours. This action would reduce the 
downstream flow and provide additional infiltration.

2. Alternatives

    Altrnatives considered during the planning process include: Parapet 
walls; maintaining the present operational plan (no action); and a 
seasonally expanded pool for various durations to reduce discharges 
into the downstream channel.

3. Scoping Process

    A scoping (public) meeting will be held at 7:00 pm July 15, 1997 at 
Lehigh Elementary School, Montclair to obtain community input to assure 
that all concerns are identified and addressed in the DEIS.

4. Future Public Meetings

    Additional public meeting(s) will be held, if warranted at times 
and places to be specified at the above meeting and/or in future 
mailings.
Gregory D. Showalter,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-18658 Filed 7-11-97; 10:33 am]
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