16 Oct 2019

Kansas City MO, Blue River Dodson Flood Risk Management project 20in HDD Natural Gas Pipeline

Expiration date: 11/1/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has conducted an environmental review for a Section 408 permit. The proposed project would involve work on the Dodson Flood Protection Project and would complete installation of a 20-inch natural gas line via horizontal directional drilling under a floodwall north of the Blue River. The project is between Hickman Mills Dr. and Highway 71 in Kansas City, Missouri, at longitude 38.585837 N and latitude 94.331660 W. The USACE has made a determination that the proposed project would not be injurious to the public, the environment, or to the federal project. The Public Notice provided initiates the 15 day public review and comment period.

7 Oct 2019

Draft Grand River Feasibility Study & Environmental Assessment

Expiration date: 11/20/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, for the Grand River ecosystem restoration feasibility study. Components of the tentatively selected plan would be located on and around Pershing State Park, Fountain Grove Conservation Area and Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Carroll, Chariton, Linn and Livingston counties in north central Missouri. The tentatively selected plan also includes implementation of bank stabilization projects in the upper portion of the Locust Creek sub-basin. Projects may be implemented in the Watkins Creek-Locust Creek (excluding the portion in Iowa); East Locust Creek; West Locust Creek; and Locust Creek watersheds. The overall purpose of the study is to identify a plan that will achieve ecosystem restoration benefits within the Lower Grand River sub-basin. Specifically, to reverse the trend of degradation of wetland, aquatic and floodplain habitats within the areas of Pershing State Park, Fountain Grove CA, Swan Lake NWR, Yellow Creek CA, and surrounding public and private lands. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has made a preliminary determination that the proposed action would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a draft FONSI. The EA, draft FONSI and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on October 8, 2019 to initiate the public review and comment period, which will extend until November 20, 2019.

10 Sep 2019

Next Generation Squad Weapons – Ammunition

Expiration date: 10/11/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, for the proposed construction and operation of a Next Generation Squad Weapons – Ammunition (NGSW-A) production facility at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP). The project is located on the east side of Independence, Mo. and less than 5-miles from the City of Buckner, Mo. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to construct and operate a NGSW-A manufacturing facility for the production of 6.8mm general purpose and special purpose ammunition at LCAAP. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District has made a preliminary determination that the proposed action would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a draft FONSI. The EA, draft FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on September 11, 2019 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

27 Aug 2019

Public Notice - Missouri River Levee System Unit R471-460 Flood Damage Reduction Project St. Joseph, Missouri / Elwood, Kansas

Expiration date: 9/29/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared a Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the proposed Missouri River Levee System Unit R471-460 Flood Risk Management Project, Kansas and Missouri. The project is located along the Missouri River between Elwood, Kansas and St. Joseph, Missouri. The purpose of the project is to reduce flooding risk and damage to structures, flood fighting, flood related injuries, or loss of life. USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed project would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The project has been designed to meet the 1% annual chance exceedance (ACE) or the height corresponding to the 0.2% ACE, which meets requirements for FEMA certification. The Draft EA, FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on August 29, 2019 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

26 Aug 2019

Public Notice - Tuttle Creek Lake Master Plan

Expiration date: 10/21/2019

Due to increased public interest regarding the Tuttle Creek Master Plan revision, the public comment period has been extended 30 days and will close October 21, 2019. The public is reminded the Master Plan does not plan or approve changes or improvements to the flood risk management functions or water control decisions at Tuttle Creek. The Master Plan is a document that dictates where certain recreation and natural resource management activities, improvements and changes can occur according to environmental studies, operational requirements, and public opinion. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared a draft Master Plan for Tuttle Creek Lake with an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) that are available for public review. Tuttle Creek Lake is a multi-purpose project located in Riley, Pottawatomie and Marshall Counties, Kansas. The prior Master Plan for the project was prepared in 1984. Since that time, recreational use patterns and populations of surrounding towns have changed. In addition, the regulations guiding master plans have also changed.