[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 182 (Thursday, September 19, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57624-57625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22797]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers


Availability of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report 
(Feasibility Study/Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact 
Report), Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study, City of Los 
Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

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 conjunction with 
the City of Los Angeles (City) announces the availability of a Draft 
Integrated Feasibility Report (IFR), which includes a Draft Feasibility 
Study (FS) and Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact 
Report (EIS/EIR) for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study, 
Los Angeles County, CA, for review and comment. The study evaluates 
alternatives for the purpose of restoring 11 miles of the Los Angeles 
River from approximately Griffith Park

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to downtown Los Angeles while maintaining existing levels of flood risk 
management. Restoration includes creation and reestablishment of 
historic riparian strand and freshwater marsh habitat to support 
increased populations of wildlife and enhance habitat connectivity 
within the study area, as well as to provide opportunities for 
connectivity to ecological zones such as the Santa Monica Mountains, 
Verdugo Hills, Elysian Hills, and San Gabriel Mountains. Restoration 
also includes the reintroduction of ecological and physical processes 
such as a more natural hydrologic and hydraulic regime that reconnects 
the river to historic floodplains and tributaries, reduced flow 
velocities, increased infiltration, improved natural sediment 
processes, and improved water quality. The study also evaluates 
opportunities for passive recreation that is compatible with the 
restored environment. A Notice of Intent for the EIS/EIR was published 
on November 28, 2008 (73 FR 72455).

DATES: The Draft IFR is available for a 45-day review period from 
September 20, 2013 through November 5, 2013 pursuant to the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality 
Act (CEQA). Written comments pursuant to the NEPA will be accepted 
until the close of public review at close of business on November 5, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: Questions or comments concerning the Draft IFR may be 
directed to: Josephine R. Axt, Ph.D.; Chief, Planning Division; U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers; Los Angeles District; P.O. Box 532711; ATTN: 
Ms. Erin Jones, CESPL-PD-RN; Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325 or 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kathleen Bergmann, U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers, Los Angeles District, [email protected] 
and Ms. Erin Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of the public involvement process, 
notice is hereby given by the Corps Los Angeles District of a public 
meeting to be held at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens 
(Atrium), 570 West Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065 from 5:30 p.m. to 
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2013. 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 contacts listed under ADDRESSES.
    The document is available for review at:
    (1) online at http://1.usa.gov/1ad0K9z.
    (2) Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library; 6145 N. Figueroa Street, 
Los Angeles, CA 90042; CD and Hard Copy.
    (3) Los Angeles Central Library; 630 W 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 
90071; CD and Hard Copy.
    (4) Atwater Village Branch Library; 3379 Glendale Boulevard, Los 
Angeles, CA 90039; CD and Hard Copy.
    (5) Cypress Park Branch Library; 1150 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles 
CA 90065; CD.
    (6) Lincoln Heights Branch Library; 2530 Workman Street, Los 
Angeles, CA 90031; CD.
    (7) Chinatown Branch Library; 639 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 
90012; CD.
    (8) Little Tokyo Branch Library; 203 S. Los Angeles Street, Los 
Angeles CA 90012; CD.
    (9) Benjamin Franklin Branch Library; 2200 E. First Street, Los 
Angeles, CA 90033; CD.

Kimberly M. Colloton,
Colonel, U.S. Army, Commander and District Engineer.
[FR Doc. 2013-22797 Filed 9-18-13; 8:45 am]
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