[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 145 (Thursday, July 28, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 49635]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-17828]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Withdrawal of Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement for Western Lake Erie Basin, Blanchard River Watershed Study
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the
non-Federal sponsor (Hancock County, Ohio) for the Blanchard River
Watershed Study has decided to complete the design and construction of
the proposed project. Therefore, the current NEPA process with the
Corps of Engineers acting as the lead agency has been terminated, and
notice to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and notice of
availability are withdrawn.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael D. Pniewski, Project Manager,
1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207-3199, Telephone 419-726-9121;
electronic mail: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 30, 2012, (77 FR 71404), the
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in partnership with
Hancock County (County) announced its intent to prepare an EIS in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) to
evaluate proposed flood risk management and riparian wetland habitat
restoration measures in the Blanchard River Watershed in the vicinity
of the city of Findlay, Ohio. On April 10, 2015 (80 FR 19316), USACE
and the County announced the availability of the Draft EIS (EIS No.
20150102). The Draft EIS evaluated the potential environmental impacts
associated with the proposed Federal action and its reasonable
alternatives. The purpose of the project was to reduce the risk of
flooding and improve the overall quality of life for the residents of
the Findlay area. Subsequent to the release of the Draft Detailed
Project Report and EIS, the County has decided to proceed with the
design and construction of the project without USACE involvement.
Adam J. Czekanski,
Lieutenant Colonel, Corps of Engineers, District Engineer.
[FR Doc. 2016-17828 Filed 7-27-16; 8:45 am]
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