Monday, March 8, 2010

Corps seeks comments on Lincoln City permit application

PORTLAND, ORE. ­ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seekking comments on an application for a permit to conduct work in waters of the United States.

Public Notice NWP-2008-728 is a proposal by the city of Lincoln City, Ore. to conduct maintenance dredging and associated side casting of accumulated sediments in the D-River. The project is located in Lincoln City, Ore. and its purpose is to restore fish passage and maintain an open, flowing channel.

The Corps is soliciting comments on this proposal from the public; federal, state and local agencies; Indian Tribes; and other interested parties. The public notice with more information is available at http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/g/public.asp. Comments must be received by April 2.

The Corps will issue or deny this permit under authority of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for discharge or fill material into waters of the United States, and/or under authority of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States.

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