[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 214 (Monday, November 7, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-27499]
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[Federal Register: November 7, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
Intent to Prepare a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) for the Everglades Construction Project, Palm Beach,
Martin, Okeechobee, Hendry, Collier, Broward and Dade Counties, Florida
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along
with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and certain
cooperating agencies, intends to prepare a Draft Programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on the feasibility of
implementing the under the State of Florida's Everglades Forever Act of
1994, the Everglades Construction Project in Palm Beach, Martin,
Okeechobee, Hendry, Collier, Broward and Dade Counties, Florida.
ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, P.O.
Box 4970, Jacksonville, Florida 32232-0019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. William Porter, (903) 232-2259.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: a. The Everglades Forever Act of 1994
(Chapter 373.4592, F.S.) requires the SFWMD to obtain authorization for
the construction, operation and maintenance of the Everglades
Construction Project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participation
will include Section 404 permitting activities, NEPA documentation of
this project, and participation in the implementation of several
components of the project. The project involves the creation of six (6)
Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) and three (3) Hydroperiod Restoration
elements. It also includes changes in the operation of Lake Okeechobee
and other features of the Central and Southern Florida Project. The
magnitude and duration of the plan is such that the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers determined that a programmatic EIS should be prepared for the
entire plan pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
b. Scoping: The scoping process as outlined by the Council on
Environmental Quality will be utilized to involve Federal, State, and
local agencies; and other interested persons and organizations. A
scoping letter will be sent to interested Federal, State, and local
agencies requesting their comments and concerns regarding issues they
feel should be addressed in the EIS. Interested persons and
organizations wishing to participate in the scoping process should
contact the Corps of Engineers at the address above. Significant issues
anticipated include concern for; local groundwater recharge, water
quality, water supply, recreation, wetlands, fish and wildlife, and
land use. Public scoping meetings will be held in the near future, the
exact location, dates, and times will be announced in public notices
and local newspapers.
c. It is estimated that the DEIS will be available to the public in
July 1995.
Kenneth L. Denton,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-27499 Filed 11-4-94; 8:45 am]
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