[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 90 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 26085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-10286]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers


Bossier Parish, LA, Flood Risk Management Study

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

ACTION: Notice of intent.

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SUMMARY: The Vicksburg District Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with 
the Bossier Levee District, the non-Federal sponsor, are undertaking 
studies to investigate possible solutions to improve the flood risk 
management capability of Bayou Bodcau Dam, Bossier Parish, LA.

DATES: Initiate EIS, May 13, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Correspondence may be sent to Mr. Marvin Cannon at U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, CEMVK-PP-PQ, 4155 Clay Street, 
Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Marvin Cannon at U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, Vicksburg District, phone (601) 631-5437, fax number 
(601) 631-5115, or E-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Proposed Action. A feasibility level study will identify and 
evaluate alternatives that would modify Bayou Bodcau Dam to address 
flooding problems downstream of the dam.
    Alternatives. Alternatives to address flooding problems would be 
identified and evaluated in cooperation with state and Federal 
agencies, local government, and the public.
    Scoping. Scoping is the process for determining the range of the 
alternatives and significant issues to be addressed in the EIS. For 
this analysis, a letter will be sent to all parties believed to have an 
interest in the analysis, requesting their input on alternatives and 
issues to be evaluated. The letter will also notify interested parties 
of the public scoping meeting that will be held in the local area. A 
notice will be sent to the local news media. All interested parties are 
invited to comment at this time, and anyone interested in the study 
should request to be included on the mailing list.
    A public scoping meeting will be held June 17, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 
9 p.m. at the Bossier Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, 204 
Burt Blvd., Benton, LA.
    Significant Issues. The tentative list of resources and issues to 
be evaluated in the EIS includes aquatic resources, fisheries and 
wildlife resources, timber resources, water quality, air quality, 
threatened or endangered species, recreation resources, and cultural 
resources. Tentative socio economic items to be evaluated in the EIS 
include residential housing and business activity, tax revenues, 
population, community and regional growth, transportation, and 
community cohesion.
    Environmental Consultation and Review. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service (FWS) will be asked to assist in the documentation of existing 
conditions, impact analysis of alternatives, and overall study review 
through the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act consultation procedures. 
The FWS would provide a Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act report to be 
incorporated into the EIS. The draft EIS or a notice of availability 
will be distributed to all interested agencies, organizations, and 
individuals.
    Estimated Date of Availability. The earliest that the draft EIS is 
expected to be available is March, 2011.

Douglas J. Kamien,
Chief, Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division.
[FR Doc. E8-10286 Filed 5-7-08; 8:45 am]
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